Listen "Reinventing Education: Eddie Blass & Tara Rodoni"
Episode Synopsis
Join us as we delve into the transformation of the educational landscape in a compelling podcast episode that offers fresh insights and bold solutions for the challenges facing American education today. Featuring a dynamic conversation with Tara Rodoni from Inventorium, this episode is an eye-opener on the political, cultural, and systemic obstacles that impede our schools and how we can overcome them.
In this episode, we’ll discuss:
The dire state of education in the U.S., where segregation, religious influence, and a pipeline from dropout to the penal system highlight the urgency for change
Challenging the conventional roles of teachers, emphasizing their evolution into mentors who ignite student passion and curiosity.
Cultural shifts and literature censorship, advocating for an education that transcends textbooks and encourages real-world skills and personal growth.
Connect with Eddie:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eddie-blass/?originalSubdomain=au
Connect with Tara:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tararodoni/
Learn more about Eddie Blass and The Inventorium here https://inventorium.com.au/
In this episode, we’ll discuss:
The dire state of education in the U.S., where segregation, religious influence, and a pipeline from dropout to the penal system highlight the urgency for change
Challenging the conventional roles of teachers, emphasizing their evolution into mentors who ignite student passion and curiosity.
Cultural shifts and literature censorship, advocating for an education that transcends textbooks and encourages real-world skills and personal growth.
Connect with Eddie:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eddie-blass/?originalSubdomain=au
Connect with Tara:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tararodoni/
Learn more about Eddie Blass and The Inventorium here https://inventorium.com.au/
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