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EPISODE · Oct 30, 2025 · 34 MIN

Finding the why

from Yard Duty: The Art and Science of Modern Schooling · host Will Hanley and Michael Noonan

If students don’t know why they’re learning, they’ll stop caring. In this episode, we unpack why purpose (and not performance) is be the key to re-engaging young people.The episode is a vibe check on the system. Will argues that the real crisis in education isn’t about literacy or attendance, but purpose. What if the reason students are zoning out isn’t because they’re lazy… but because school makes no sense to them?

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If students don’t know why they’re learning, they’ll stop caring. In this episode, we unpack why purpose (and not performance) is be the key to re-engaging young people.The episode is a vibe check on the system. Will argues that the real crisis in...

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