Education On Fire - Sharing creative and inspiring learning in our schools
Do you feel the education system is sucking the life out of you and the pupils you serve? I think many of us wish we could click our fingers and make it fit for purpose. A place of growth with shared learning that empowers pupils to be their best selves, so they can create a world they want to inhabit now and in the future.
While a magic wand or a visionary politician might sound like the answer I believe change is already happening. Educators are changing futures one conversation at a time. New technology and the environments where we learn are beginning to look different both in and out of the classroom. I hope you are seeing this first hand and are excited about what you can share with your pupils. We are having conversations, sharing organisations and communities that are supporting education in a way that you may have not experienced.
Educational change will come from us all working in way that supports the best interests of each of our pupils, personalised learning. Governments and policy makers will follow when they see fully how it can be different. So let us teach, coach, mentor and create an environment that fuels every child with feedback, inspiration, resilience and empowerment. The Education on Fire community is shining the torch, so no matter where you are in the world or how you are supporting children this podcast is here for you.
‘Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.’
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 36 minutes
- Episodes
- 462
- Years Active
- 2016 - 2025
The Power of Meditation: Building Resilience in Students
Bob Martin’s Uncommon Journey takes him from a high-powered criminal trial lawyer during Miami’s Cocaine Cowboy era to a healing force. Under the tutelage of Hua Ching Ni, a 72nd-generation Master fr…
The Hidden Crisis in Foster Care: Advocating for Educational Equity
Sharon Dunlevy is an educational advocate for children in foster care. It is her mission to bring the educational needs of children in foster care to the attention of those who can change policies an…
The Transformative Power of Neuroplasticity in Education with Arrowsmith
What is Neuroplasticity?
Neuroscientists used to think that our brain was fixed and unchangeable from birth. It was believed that our intellectual capacity was fixed – the brain with which we were bor…
The Future of Education: Rethinking Traditional Methods
The discourse surrounding the transformative potential of education is vividly illustrated through the explorations presented in the recent series of Education on Fire. Each episode immerses the list…
Empowering Students Through Communication Skills
Tim Newman explores how communication is an essential pillar for success and the challenges that students face in developing vital skills, particularly in the context of contemporary educational envi…
Building Lasting Change in Education: Insights from Dr. James Mannion
Dr. James Mannion is a distinguished authority on educational reform. He explains the concept of "backward design," a strategic approach to implementing school improvement by beginning with clear obj…
Innovations in EdTech: Insights from BETT UK
On Thursday, 23rd January, I was invited to Bett UK to interview some incredible companies leading the way in education technology. I had the chance to sit down with Jamf, a company helping schools a…
Transforming Language Acquisition: Insights from Wall Street English
Wall Street English is the leading provider in hybrid English language education with over 350 learning centers in 35 territories across the globe. Since its foundation 1972, it has provided tuition …
Empowering Futures: How Badock's Wood E-ACT Academy Shapes Young Minds
Jonathan Arthur is the Executive Headteacher of Badock's Wood E-ACT academy and discusses the complexities and rewards of modern education. Jonathan articulates that while the educational landscape i…
Understanding Left-Handedness in Education: A Conversation with Mark Stewart
How do we support left-handed children in a predominantly right-handed world? Mark Stewart, founder of Left n Write Ltd, shares his journey and insights on the unique challenges faced by left-handed …
Navigating Tough Conversations: Shelby Kretz on Talking Social Justice with Kids
Dr. Shelby Kretz is the creator of Little Justice Leaders, an organization that provides social justice education resources for educators and families. Shelby earned her Ph.D. in Education from UCLA,…
Creating Safe Spaces for Learning: Insights from Karen G. Foley of JPA
Karen G. Foley from the Juvenile Protective Association emphasizes the critical role of relationships in supporting children's mental health and well-being. She highlights that just as chronically hu…
Crafting Futures: Diana Munoz on the Impact of Education for Non-Traditional Students
Diana Munoz from Oxford Business College shares her inspiring insights on the transformative power of education for underprivileged students, many of whom have fled conflict or difficult circumstance…
Mark Taylor's Year-End Review: Growth, Challenges, and Insights
This podcast episode serves as a reflective roundup for the year 2024, where Mark Taylor contemplates personal growth and the importance of putting oneself first amidst the busy demands of life. He d…
Shaping Tomorrow's Leaders: Richard Jack III on Youth Development
Richard Jack III is dedicated to shaping tomorrow's leaders and empowering adults through personal development. Leading several impactful organisations—Ladies and Gentlemen by Choice, focusing on you…
Teach to Work: Building a Pathway from Classroom to Career
Teach to Work: How a Mentor, a Mentee, and a Project Can Close the Skills Gap in America.
Patty Alper shares her insights on how mentorship can significantly bridge the skills gap in education and emp…
Unleashing Educational Equity: Dr. Almitra L. Berry's Journey to Empower Marginalized Learners
Dr. Almitra L. Berry is a nationally recognized speaker, author, and consultant focused on the education of culturally and linguistically diverse learners in America’s K12 education system. Her resea…
How to Love Teaching Despite the Challenges: Insights from Renès Lophanor
Renès Lophanor's new book "I Still Love Teaching Despite Having All The Reasons In The World To Quit” delves into the heart of educational reform, focusing on student engagement and innovative teachi…
The Power of Parenting: Attitude, Love, and Lifelong Learning
Dr. John Chanaca has over 42 years of teaching/counseling experience in PA and SC public schools. After completing his bachelor's and master's Degrees in elementary education, he taught in various el…
Finding Your Voice: Supporting Complex Kids with Community and Courage
Michelle Choairy is a mom of a complex kid. She has been her son’s best advocate and has learned through the years what it takes to get the best care for her child. She is the Founder of Collective W…