On Episode 21 of The KindlED Podcast, Kaity and Adriane sit down with Josh Dahn,  executive director of Astra Nova School and co-founder of Synthesis. Their conversation sheds light on how to create an engaging school culture and a unique educational experience that fosters curiosity and joy in young minds. This insightful episode also covers: 🔥 student involvement and decision-making; 🔥 the often adversarial relationship between students and school; 🔥 how to create a culture of meaningful connections and mutual respect; 🔥 and so much more!  Whether you are a parent, educator, or caring adult, Episode 21 of The KindlED Podcast offers an inside look into how the expert's role in a classroom is much more than being a mere information source. They're catalysts for student curiosity. Josh articulates this beautifully as he stresses the importance of bringing in highly knowledgeable adults who can inspire students to explore new fields.  Tune in, learn, and gain perspective on how to promote collaboration in education, and advocate for a space that encourages team thinking and unique problem-solving.  This episode might even change how you view education today. ABOUT THE GUEST:  Josh Dahn directed Ad Astra School on the campus of SpaceX for six years. He is currently the executive director of Astra Nova School and co-founder of Synthesis, an edtech company that does pioneering work in both the hard skills (AI math tutoring) and soft skills (collaborative thinking games) that all children need. Josh also writes and produces the Conundrums video series, which has been viewed by millions of students in classrooms around the world. 🎙️ ABOUT THE PODCAST 🎙️ The KindlED Podcast explores the science of nurturing children's potential and creating empowering learning environments. Powered by Prenda, each episode offers actionable insights to help you ignite your child's love of learning today. We'll dive into evidence-based tools and techniques that kindle young learners' curiosity, motivation, and well-being. ✍️ GOT A BURNING QUESTION? ✍️ We're all ears! If you have a question or topic you'd love our hosts to tackle, please send it to [email protected]. Let's dive into the conversation together! 🔗 IMPORTANT LINKS 🔗 🔥 Want more KindlED content? 💙 Connect with us 💌 Subscribe to The Sunday Spark