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Learning Lab Episode #22: Best Year Yet with Morgan Gilbert

In this episode of Learning Lab, Christina and Kaylah sit down with Morgan Gilbert, a resource teacher from Future Forward Education and Career Center at Fayette County R

Learning Lab Episode #21: “The Coach Approach” with Nicholas Maddron

In this episode of Learning Labs, we sit down with Nicholas Maddron, a teacher with the Collaborative for Educational Services in Massachusetts, for a conversation about

Learning Lab Episode #20: Cultivating Intrinsic Motivation with Tarriona “Tank” Ball

In this special episode of Learning Lab, we’re sharing a live conversation from BreakFree Education’s Cultivate Series featuring Grammy-winning artist and poet Tarriona “

Learning Lab Episode #19 Cultivating Restorative Practices with Arne Duncan and Cedric Hawkins

In this special episode of Learning Lab, we’re sharing a live conversation hosted by David Domenici featuring Arne Duncan and Cedric Hawkins from Chicago CRED on the tran

Learning Lab Episode #18 The Why Not Mentality with Kimberly McKenzie

In this episode of the Learning Lab, Christina and Kaylah sit down with Kimberly McKenzie, a teacher in a mid-level security facility, to explore what she calls a “why no

Learning Lab Episode #17 Cultivating Social Emotional Learning with Rachel Lewis

In this episode of the Learning Lab, Kaylah chats with Rachel Lewis, a New Orleans-based educator and leader with deep experience in trauma-informed care, restorative pra

Learning Lab Episode #16: Consistently Being Real with Jackie Alvarado

In this episode of Learning Lab, Christina and Kaylah sit down with Jackie to talk about what it means to show up with honesty, consistency, and dignity in juvenile justi

Learning Lab Episode 15: Cultivating Family Engagement with Chyrl Johnson

In this episode of Learning Lab, Christina and Kaylah sit down with Chyrl Johnson, a cosmetology teacher at Macon YDC in Georgia Preparatory Academy, to explore parent en

Learning Lab Episode #14: Cultivating Classrooms That Reach All Students with Kimberly Molidor

Christina and Kaylah sit down with Kimberly Molidor, an ELA teacher at the Academy for Academic Excellence Henry Wade campus, to explore multi-level teaching and the powe

Learning Lab Episode #13: Cultivating Secure Care Relationships with Katherine Jones

In this episode of Learning Lab, Christina and Kaylah talk with educator Katharine Jones about the critical process of Cultivating Relationships with Secure Care. Kathari

Learning Lab Episode #12: Design, Dignity, and Real-World Feedback with Ben Wiebesiek

In this episode of Learning Lab, Christina and Kaylah sit down with Ben Wiebesiek, a graphic design teacher at Lookout Academy in Colorado. Together, they explore how Ben

Learning Lab Episode #11: Cultivating Student Recognition through Celebration and Connection with Melissa Jeanty

In this episode of Learning Lab, Christina and Kaylah sit down with Melissa Jeanty, assistant principal at Maya Angelou Academy at New Beginnings, Washington D.C.’s long-

Learning Lab Episode #10: The Best-Kept Secret: Activating Unseen Potential in Science with Melissa Duncan

In this episode, we sit down with Melissa Duncan, a passionate science teacher at Cammack Children's Center in West Virginia. Melissa shares why she was drawn to Juveni

Learning Lab Episode #9: Cultivating Community Connections Through Art with Heidi Loening

In this episode, we sit down with Heidi Loening, a passionate art teacher at Travis Hill School in New Orleans. Heidi shares how she uses her classroom as a space to buil

Learning Lab Episode #8: Ask for Forgiveness Later, a conversation with Jessie Storrs

In this episode, we sit down with Jessie Storrs, a teacher librarian at a youth detention facility. Jessie shares her "ask for forgiveness later" approach to innovation,

Learning Lab Episode #7: Cultivating a Positive Classroom Culture with Amanda Johnson

In this episode, we're honored to sit down with Amanda Johnson, a dedicated educator from Passages Academy in New York. Amanda shares how she creates a classroom that wel

Tech Check #7: Building Tech Success: A Systems-Level View

What makes a technology program truly successful, especially in challenging, restricted spaces? In this episode of Tech Check, we're taking a '1000-foot view' to analyze

Tech Check #6: Level Up Your Tech Integration: Asking the Right Questions Part 2

This episode is PART TWO of diving deep into the critical questions you need to ask before introducing new tech into your secure school environment. Hosts Kaylah Holland

Learning Lab Episode #6: Celebrating student winners of our Unspoiled initiative

In this special episode, we showcase the winning podcast segments from BreakFree Education's "Unspoiled" initiative, where students explored America's National Parks thro

Tech Check #5: Tech without Fear with Chassidy Williams

In this episode, we're chatting with Chassidy Williams, an Educational Technology Specialist at Harris County Juvenile Probation in Houston, Texas. In this conversation,