The STEAM Mindset: Empowering Excitement and Learning

What happens when teachers stop starting with answers and start with questions instead? In this first episode of our two-part STEAM Super Series, twelve educators share how shifting to an inquiry-driven, curiosity-first approach transforms science, math, art, and every subject in between. Sponsored by the Van Andel Institute for Education and their new Educator Studio. In this episode you'll hear from: Terra Tarango — Inquiry-based science and flipping the lesson order Dan Finkel — Math as play and starting with questions Susan Riley — Creativity as a brain-based bridge to deeper learning Tim Needles — Building creativity through constraints and community projects Dr. Michael Rousell — The surprising science of life-changing moments Liesl McConchie — Releasing the "parking brake" before students can learn Dr. Lidia Gonzalez — Productive struggle and the power of "yet" Dr. Sam Nix — How leadership language shapes school culture Dr. Justin Reich — Small experiments for big change Patti Duncan - STEAM in Practice Stephanie Zeiger — STEAM in practice Links mentioned in this episode: Van Andel Institute for Education Educator Studio — Free STEAM resources for teachers Show notes and all resources