EduTalk with Crown House Publishing

The AI debate with Gemma Clark, Sir Jim Knight and Priya Lakhani

Another very timely podcast from EduTalk. We all need to think about AI and how we use it in schools. This episode does exactly that. It covers many bases through Gemma Clark who is a primary school teacher and the author of Artificial intelligence in the Primary Classroom [https://www.crownhouse.co.uk/artificial-intelligence-in-the-primary-classroom], Lord Jim Knight [https://www.suklaa.org/about-suklaa], formerly Minister for Schools and Learning with a remarkable track record beyond that and Priya Lakhani [https://priyalakhani.com], the Founder CEO of CENTURY Tech, an artificial intelligence education technology company that develops AI-powered learning tools for schools, colleges, universities and employers across the world. Jim and Priya contributed chapters on AI to Unfinished Business - The Life and Legacy of Sir Tim Brighouse [https://www.crownhouse.co.uk/unfinished-business]. The conversation is rich and deep and well worth your time! Priya's TED Talk can be found here: https://www.ted.com/talks/priya_lakhani_this_is_how_kids_should_be_learning_with_ai [https://www.ted.com/talks/priya_lakhani_this_is_how_kids_should_be_learning_with_ai] Careless People by Sarah Wynn-Williams: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Careless-People-explosive-memoir-doesnt/dp/1035065924 [https://www.amazon.co.uk/Careless-People-explosive-memoir-doesnt/dp/1035065924]

Andy Griffith

If you are interested in a rousing conversation about class, inequality and what we really need to do to provide a better education for young people, regardless of their background, this is the podcast for you. Prepare yourself for true stories, passion, brilliant references and genuine radicalism. All of this is inspired by Andy Griffith and Matt Bromley's book The Working Classroom [https://www.crownhouse.co.uk/the-working-classroom], wonderfully championed by Andy in this conversation. Other books mentioned in this episode: The Working Class [https://www.crownhouse.co.uk/the-working-class] by various The Magic of Metaphor [https://www.crownhouse.co.uk/the-magic-of-metaphor] by Nick Owen The Tyranny of Merit [https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tyranny-Merit-Whats-Become-Common/dp/0141991178/ref=asc_df_0141991178?mcid=134e7eb0a8d8374bb0ffd27674d4c813&th=1&psc=1&tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=697179790962&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1383708628037687611&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9208610&hvtargid=pla-1065381854823&psc=1&hvocijid=1383708628037687611-0141991178-&hvexpln=0&gad_source=1] by Michael J Sandel The Wire [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wire] - HBO Tv series The Best Job in the World [https://www.crownhouse.co.uk/the-best-job-in-the-world] by Vic Goddard Making School Unmissable [https://www.crownhouse.co.uk/making-school-unmissable] by Rachel Macfarlane and Paul Jenkins You can access Professor Danny Dorling’s website here [https://www.dannydorling.org/], which has lots of resources about inequality An introduction to Andy's course, mentioned in the episode, can be accessed here [https://simplebooklet.com/embed.php?wpKey=HJGxCjH0CUAnNrNSgD9QoG&source=embed] The Scholars' Programme document can be accessed here [https://www.crownhouse.co.uk/FeaturedDocument/ed824cd4-11dc-4515-b764-e36125ab5c24.pdf]

Easter Round Up with Michael Fullan, Fiona Millar and Richard Bustin

It is always a pleasure to record the Crown House EduTalk podcasts, but this one is particularly special. We get the opportunity to talk to one of our educational heroes, Michael Fullan, [https://michaelfullan.ca/] who has been purveying common sense and inspiration based on sound research for decades. Added to that, we are joined by Fiona Millar [https://fionamillar.com/], journalist, campaigner and someone who was at the heart of New Labour in its heyday. Fiona is always clear, direct, perceptive, well-informed and very smart. We also owe a special thank you to Richard Bustin [https://www.crownhouse.co.uk/dr-richard-bustin], author of What Are We Teaching?, [https://www.crownhouse.co.uk/what-are-we-teaching] who holds his own in this elite company. If you are looking for a half-term report on the Government’s performance in education that comes with breadth, balance and insight, this is the podcast for you. Other publications mentioned in this episode: Unfinished Business [https://www.crownhouse.co.uk/unfinished-business]edited by Mick Waters, Steve Munby and David Cameron Youth matters: Your national youth strategy [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/youth-matters-your-national-youth-strategy/youth-matters-your-national-youth-strategy] The Curriculum and Assessment Review [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/curriculum-and-assessment-review-final-report] Every Child Achieving and Thriving [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/every-child-achieving-and-thriving] The New Meaning of Educational Change [https://www.amazon.co.uk/New-Meaning-Educational-Change/dp/0807756806] by Michael Fullan Failed State [https://www.amazon.co.uk/Failed-State-bestselling-Britain-struggling/dp/1035026597] by Sam Freedman

Nikos Savvas

This is a different podcast for us in lots of ways. Nikos Savvas contacted us and expressed an interest in being on the show, and we do love a volunteer! Nikos was particularly intriguing because he is a Trust CEO, and someone who is established and successful in the education world and yet is still asking questions about that world. Like many of us, Nikos is concerned about threats to democracy and the rise of extremism in British society and has very clear ideas about what we need to do about it. It was an irresistible offer, because the issues are timely, pressing and important, and the perspective that Nikos has is important. He is not some radical offering a critique from outside the system. He is someone who is making change within his own Trust and who thinks that we need to be making these changes much more widely. Listen and enjoy! Books you may like to read: Unfinished Business [https://www.crownhouse.co.uk/unfinished-business] About Our Schools [https://www.crownhouse.co.uk/about-our-schools] The Kindness Principle [https://www.crownhouse.co.uk/the-kindness-principle] Independent Thinking on Restorative Practice [https://www.crownhouse.co.uk/independent-thinking-on-restorative-practice] The Working Class [https://www.crownhouse.co.uk/the-working-class]

Patrick Cozier

A brilliant opportunity to speak with Patrick Cozier! His book, Calm Leadership [https://www.crownhouse.co.uk/calm-leadership], is really useful for anyone involved in, interested in, or curious about school leadership. In a world where burnout is far too frequent, Patrick brings longevity in post and stability, and he is prepared to share how he has managed that. He is very open about the challenges that he has faced, both personal and professional, but he has worked really hard at finding ways to deal with them. He is full of advice and warmth and creates a realistic conversation, constructive and practical. Listen and enjoy! And listen out for the shameless Unfinished Business [https://www.crownhouse.co.uk/unfinished-business] plug!