The purpose of the podcast is to “explore and understand the most important voices, ideas and leadership applications that are driving Career Connected Learning in North America.”

Season 1 Episode 6: Bringing Geometry and Algebra to Life – Scott Burke explains!
Dec 03, 2020
Season 1 Episode 6: Bringing Geometry and Algebra to Life – Scott Burke explains!
Dec 03, 2020

In this episode, Hans talks with Scott Burke, co-creator of two innovative and very effective contextual math programs, one for Geometry and one for Algebra. These two programs are exemplars of how career connections can deepen and enrich student learning.  We’ll learn how the programs work and how they ...
Season 1 Episode 5: Re-Defining the Goal: A Discussion with Speaker and Writer, Kevin J. Fleming
Nov 25, 2020

Why do we need to re-define the goal of American education, moving away from a one-size-fits-all approach to a personalized approach with career pathways?  In ...
Season 1 Episode 4: Can and should children learn about careers? Find out from “World of Work.”
Nov 18, 2020

Can children learn about careers in a way that is positive and motivating, but does not lock them into an early career choice?  Absolutely. In ...
Season 1 Episode 3: ConnectED and Linked Learning College and Career Pathways
Nov 11, 2020

In this week’s episode, Hans interviews Gary Hoachlander, President and Founder of ConnectED, The National Center for College and Career. Gary explained the structure ...
Season 1 Episode 2: P-TECH, Pathways to Technology Early College High School
Nov 04, 2020

In this episode, host Hans Meeder interviews Grace Suh, vice president of Education for IBM Corporate Social Responsibility.  Grace and Hans discuss the Pathways to ...
Season 1 Episode 1: The Academies of Nashville Story
Oct 27, 2020

During the 2006-2007 school year, the Academies of Nashville was only a dream—an ambitious, high school transformation effort that would bring together families, educators, ...