Why is it so important to take a holistic approach to young people's sense of self? Nina explores how educators can be the connection between children, nature and the wider society with the aim of creating a community of learning. In this episode, two teachers, from Portugal and Japan, share how their work enables them to support collaborations between students, schools and communities to help protect the environment.  Nina also talks to Ross Hall about the tools and actions needed for educators, schoolchildren and the wider community to learn and thrive together.  Guests For more info about Ross Hall and the work of the Jacobs Foundation, connect on LinkedIn or visit Learning Societies. Ross's book recommendation: Designing regenerative cultures by Daniel Christian Wahl. You can find Manuela Valentim on her website or on Twitter.  For more information about Blueschools: The Blue Schools concept, Blue Schools Manuela’s inspiration: Koen Timmers - Educator, Author, Speaker Barbara Bilgre is on Twitter.  For more information about the Global March for Elephants and Rhinos: GMFER Barbara’s tips for resources:  Learning that transfers Podcast: Cult of Pedagogy Episode Highlights [02:25] Meet Ross Hall[03:25] What does 'thriving' mean?[07:26] What does the research say?[10:27] Inspiration and recommendation[11:09] Meet Manuela Valentim[12:28] Project-based learning[15:07] Building learning ecosystems[17:21] Manuela's tips and resources[19:24] Meet Barbara Bilgre[20:54] A life-changing moment[24:07] Barbara's advice and inspiration[26:32] The power of collaborative networksJoin us on social media: https://twitter.com/BOLD_insights and https://twitter.com/VoicesTeachers Listen to all episodes of Teachers’ Voices here: https://bold.expert/teachers-voices/ Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter: https://bold.expert/newsletter Stay up to date with all the latest research on child development and learning: https://bold.expert Get in touch with us: [email protected]