This week, Kaity and Adriane chat with Mike Oliver, the progressive principal of Mountain View High School in Mesa, Arizona, about the components of an ideal educational opportunity for students. Mike, driven by the profound belief in doing what's best for kids, was also the founding principal of Zaharis Elementary School, recognized as one of the “25 most innovative, inspiring and coolest schools in America."  Episode 39 also explores:  🔥 the importance of disrupting culture-bound biases and embracing diversity in education 🔥 the power of book clubs 🔥 the benefits of co-creating and constructivist learning 🔥 the challenges of transitioning to a new learning paradigm 🔥 and so much more! This episode covers Mike's story and how it fits into the larger movement toward creating learning environments that foster purpose, real-world connections, and the joy of discovery. You don't want to miss it! KEY TAKEAWAYS: 🔑 Redesigning the education system requires a shift in teaching and learning methods. 🔑 Building relationships and creating joyful learning experiences are key to student success. 🔑 Standardized tests and grades should be reevaluated as measures of success. 🎙️ 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 💙 Interested in starting a microschool? 💙 Prenda provides all the tools and support you need to start and run an amazing microschool. Create a free Prenda World account to start designing your future microschool today ➡️ Start My Microschool