Empowering Students to Solve Real-World Problems as a Solutionary

05/06/2025 42 min Episodio 177
Empowering Students to Solve Real-World Problems as a Solutionary

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Episode Synopsis

What if education empowered students not just to learn about the world’s problems—but to solve them?
In this inspiring episode, we dive into the Solutionary Framework developed by the Institute for Humane Education. Learn how this powerful, action-oriented approach is transforming classrooms by equipping students with the critical thinking, compassion, and systems analysis they need to become changemakers.
Our guests, Katie Coppens & Marcela Villan, unpack how educators can use the framework to guide students in identifying real-world problems, investigating root causes, and designing innovative, ethical, and sustainable solutions that benefit people, animals, and the planet.
Whether you're a teacher, leader, or lifelong learner, this episode offers a fresh perspective on what education can—and should—look like in a world that needs more Solutionaries.
 
Learn more about the Institute for Humane Education
Learn about IHE's Micro-credential course for teachers
Learn more about the award-winning Solutionary Framework
 
Bring the Solutionary Program to Your School - 2018 video
Student Reflections on Solutionary Projects (Then & Now)
Katie Coppens 14-day plan for the Environmental Action Project
 
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