homeroom

087 – S4E2 – Purpose

“School gives you no emotional connection to yourself. It's like constantly like meeting a quota.” - Nikiea 046 S210 – homeroom is a research project using the human-centered design process to redesign our education systems for collaboration and connection over competition and division. In this episode, we hear from Rosie (061 S225), Raymond (010 S1 E9), David (080 S3 E17), SJ (035 S2 09), Choi (083 S3 E20), Adrienne (085 S3 E22), Adrienne (071 S3 E8), Kentaro (073 S3 E10), Lauren (044 S2 E8), Ann (059 S2 E23), Antonio (033 S1 E32), Fran (064 S3 E1), Paula (043 S2 E7), Jae (037 S2 E1), Maryn (030 S1 E29), Jon (060 S2 E24), Miche (031 S1 E30), Bernd (078 S3E15), and Charli (068 S3 E5) about the purpose of education, what that means to various stakeholders, and/or whether or not we need a new one that enables the return of agency back to our students. – Join the conversation by subscribing on ⁠Substack⁠ [https://homeroomed.substack.com/], sharing your experiences and thoughts about what you heard in this episode on ⁠Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/homeroomed] or ⁠LinkedIn⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/100909549], sharing with one friend who might benefit from listening to this episode, and/or however else you'd like.

086 – S4 E1 – Agency

“Why do you think we have a midlife crisis? Because you took all of our choices away.” - Phyllis 065 S3E2 – homeroom is a research project using the human-centered design process to redesign our education systems for collaboration and connection over competition and division. In this episode, we hear from Sun (070 S3E7), Rosie (061 S225), Joyce (027 S1 E26), Maryn (030 S1 E29), Taylor (079 S3E16), Adrienne (085 S3 E22), Justin (019 S1 E18), Phyllis (065 S3E2), Leah (017 S1 E16), Fran (064 S3E1), Stella (051 S215), Lia (039 S203), Jae (037 S2E1), Adrienne 071 S3E8, and Bernd (078 S3E15) about how our mass education systems—and also cultural and familial systems—actively stifle the agency and intrinsic motivation of our children, and what we can do to shift the control—necessary for authentic lifelong success and human flourishing—back to the learner. – Join the conversation by subscribing on Substack [https://homeroomed.substack.com], sharing your experiences and thoughts about what you heard in this episode on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/homeroomed] or LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/100909549], sharing with one friend who might benefit from listening to this episode, and/or however else you'd like.

085 – S3 E22 – "I hope you do what makes you happy." - Adrienne

homeroom is an international podcast bridging the education gap between the classroom and the living room by starting conversations impacting the next generation. In this episode, I speak with Adrienne, a former teacher and unschooling mom—about her experience from teaching to becoming an unschooling mom. We talk about her growing up in a Mormon household while attending a French Catholic school, and how she found her voice within those environments, or didn’t. We also discuss her journey from teaching in the control-based classroom to finding an arrangement for her children that prioritizes community, health, and activism. This is a conversation that summarizes so much of the lessons I learned over the past 3 seasons, in one very articulately expressed episode––thanks Adrienne! Check out our conversation, join our ongoing discourse on social media, and subscribe for more. https://www.instagram.com/homeroomed [https://www.instagram.com/homeroomed] You can also find a computer-generated transcript of our episode at https://www.homeroomed.com [https://www.homeroomed.com] — Adrienne is a former teacher turned unschooling mom of three living out their family's dream life on Vancouver island. She teaches parents how to break away from the status quo and be more present, so they can create an authentic life alongside their kids outside of school without overwhelm and burnout. https://www.instagram.com/these_reveries/ [https://www.instagram.com/these_reveries/] — Rée is a visual storyteller and educator exploring the consequences that mass education has on creativity, identity, and interpersonal connection. https://www.instagram.com/theinterdisciplinarian [https://www.instagram.com/theinterdisciplinarian]

084 – S3 E21 – "Have a lot of trust in yourself." - Juri

homeroom is an international podcast bridging the education gap between the classroom and the living room by starting conversations impacting the next generation. In this episode, I speak with Juri, an artist and student—about her education journey from middle school to college. We talk about the influence her parents and family had on her identity formation, how her experiences growing up as a minority culture shaped her voice and artwork, and the teachers and mentors who helped her see the value in her self expression. We also discuss the genesis behind some of her well known works, and where she finds inspiration to create art in our society today. Check out our conversation, join our ongoing discourse on social media, and subscribe for more. https://www.instagram.com/homeroomed [https://www.instagram.com/homeroomed] You can also find a computer-generated transcript of our episode at https://www.homeroomed.com [https://www.homeroomed.com] — Juri, a Los Angeles-based visual artist, captures the essence of her Korean-American identity with an enigmatic perspective. Recognized by institutions like the National YoungArts Foundation and the National Scholastic Art and Writing Competition, her work has gained international exposure. Exhibited at venues such as the Getty Center and Band of Vices Gallery, Juri's photography portrays her experiences with a hauntingly beautiful touch, inviting viewers into a world of mystery and introspection. https://www.instagram.com/jurikim_/ [https://www.instagram.com/jurikim_/] — Rée is a visual storyteller and educator exploring the consequences that mass education has on creativity, identity, and interpersonal connection. https://www.instagram.com/theinterdisciplinarian [https://www.instagram.com/theinterdisciplinarian]

083 – S3 E20 – “If we just stick to what we've done, we’re obviously screwed. But if we go too much with the trend, then who says, ‘No. That's crossing the line.’?” - Choi

homeroom is an international podcast bridging the education gap between the classroom and the living room by starting conversations impacting the next generation. In this episode, I speak with Choi, a journalist, YouTube star, and dad—about his recollections of being educated in both Korea and the UK. We talk about his early interests in art, his academic pursuits in genetics, and his career in news and media spanning two decades. We discuss the changes in the news and media landscape, whether or not journalism is a future-proof career, and what makes a good or bad story. Check out our conversation, join our ongoing discourse on social media, and subscribe for more. https://www.instagram.com/homeroomed [https://www.instagram.com/homeroomed] — "Born in Korea, and grew up in England. Studied genetics in London, but found a job as a newspaper journalist and stuck with it for nearly 20 years. My skills at complaining forged in 1990s English boarding schools and the Korean Army proved very helpful in those years. Spent the last three years trying to figure out social media without much success. The only thing worthwhile I am likely to do in this life is trying to be a handyman, cook - and if I am really lucky - a friend for my son." https://www.instagram.com/choihesuk/ [https://www.instagram.com/choihesuk/] — Rée is a visual storyteller and educator exploring the consequences that mass education has on creativity, identity, and interpersonal connection. https://www.instagram.com/theinterdisciplinarian [https://www.instagram.com/theinterdisciplinarian]