Free Range Humans Podcast
1) The Potential Pitfalls of Progressive Education (And How to Avoid Them)
In this thoughtful and lively season finale, Rod and Jal are joined once again by veteran guest Alisa Berger to unpack the potential pitfalls of progressive education. With personal stories, sharp ins...Show More
2) Rooted in Respect and Reciprocity: Exploring Land-Based Learning
“Reciprocity isn’t just about what you take from the land—it’s about how you live with it.” In this episode of Free Range Humans, Rod and Jal sit down with two extraordinary educators, Lori Hryniuk an...Show More
3) Beyond the Report Card: Teaching with Heart and Kindness
Dr. Paige Fisher joins Rod and Jal for a rich and reflective conversation on education, grading, equity, and the power of relationship-driven teaching. From her early disillusionment with traditional ...Show More
4) A School that Feels Like Family - Welcome to SMASH
“Culture doesn’t just happen. You build it every day — with intention.” What would school feel like if it worked more like a family? In this episode, Rod and Jal are joined by Jessica Rishe and Malaik...Show More
5) Human Schools - A Sneak Peak at Jal Mehta and Libby Woodfin's New Book
In this special episode, Rod flips the script as a solo host, while Jal and his co-author Libby Woodfin give us a behind-the-scenes look at their upcoming book on “human schools.” This lively conversa...Show More
6) Blue Sky Thinking - A Conversation with Ginger Spickler and Erin Johnson
“You can’t learn to make better decisions if you’re never given the chance to make a decision.” After visiting Crosstown High School in Memphis, Tennessee, Jal couldn't wait to invite Erin Johnson and...Show More
7) Weaving Compassionate Systems with Deeper Learning - A Conversation with Jill Jensen and Peter Senge
“The person who sees the whole system most clearly is the student, and yet we rarely ask them about it.” In this thought-provoking episode Rod and Jal are joined by two transformative education leader...Show More
8) Back from Break - A Short Promo to Resume Season Four
In this special mini-episode, Rod, Jal, and Gino pop into your feed with a sneak peek at what's coming up in the second half of season four. Learn about the next wave of guests and receive an invitati...Show More
9) Seeing People in Their Full Complexity - A Conversation with Jessica Nordell
Rod and Jal welcome award-winning journalist, poet, and science writer Jessica Nordell, author of "The End of Bias: A Beginning–How We Eliminate Unconscious Bias and Create a More Just World." Togethe...Show More
10) The Artisan Teaching Model - Is it the Key to Great Classrooms?
“Being a teacher is not just about delivering content, it's about creating a space where students can imagine who they want to be.” In this episode, David Krulwich and T'Keyah Robinson promote the ide...Show More