030 – S1 E29 – How might we measure the success of students on their ability to collaborate with others?

homeroom is an international podcast bridging the education gap between the classroom and the living room by starting conversations impacting the next generation. In this episode, I speak with Maryn—a writer, artist, and entrepreneur—about the long-lasting impact of the elementary school we both attended, and how more mainstream schools could benefit by adopting some of its core principles and practices. We talk about the competitive nature of schools, and how damaging such cultures can be to our health and wellness, and how a more collaborative approach can raise a generation of lifelong learners who are civically engaged and contribute to their communities in mutually beneficial ways. Check out our conversation, join our ongoing discourse on social media, and subscribe for more. https://www.instagram.com/homeroomed/ — Maryn is an Artist and Owner of Kawaii Craft Shop where she makes cute keepsakes from polymer clay. She loves to celebrate her Asian identity and honor her Mom’s joyful and creative spirit in her work. https://www.instagram.com/kawaiicraftlady/ https://kawaiicraftshop.com Rée is a visual storyteller and educator exploring the consequences that mass education has on creativity, identity, and interpersonal connection. https://www.instagram.com/theinterdisciplinarian/ — References: The Myth of Normal by Dr. Gabor Maté (book) The Body Keeps The Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk, MD (book) Talks at Google with Yuval Noah Harari (video)