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We are doing a thing and telling our stories! Hosted by educators Kelly Tenkely and Michelle Baldwin, Dreams of Education is a podcast that shares the journey of Anastasis Academy and building a school focused on student-centered learning and innovation. With over a decade into it, we reflect on the highs, the lows, and the lessons that shaped our vision for the future of education. Through personal stories and conversations with those who inspired us along the way, we are sparking a movement of good and reimagining what education can be.
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Friday Dec 13, 2024
Friday Dec 13, 2024
In this episode, Kelly Tenkely and Michelle Baldwin dive deep into what it means to create a learner-centered environment. They explore the disconnect between schools’ claims of being student-centered and the systemic practices prioritizing efficiency, standardization, and outcomes over humanity and individuality. From pushing developmentally inappropriate standards to relying on rigid, one-size-fits-all curricula, Kelly and Michelle critique the hidden messages within traditional education systems that undermine authentic learning.
Drawing on their experiences at Anastasis Academy, they share powerful stories about embracing flexibility, honoring students’ rhythms, and creating space for creativity, play, and inquiry-based learning. The conversation also touches on the risks of outsourcing humanity in education—particularly with the rise of AI tools—and emphasizes the importance of relational, human-driven teaching practices. They challenge the notion that learning should be a race to meet benchmarks and advocate instead for celebrating students’ individual journeys.
Other Places to Find Us:
Michelle Baldwin: Avenue 4 Learning, @michellekbaldwin.bsky.social
Kelly Tenkely: Dreams of Education, KT's Place, @ktenkely.bsky.social
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