18:10 - The Lawrenceville School Podcast

In this episode, Stephen S. Murray H'54 '55 '63 '65 '16 P'16 '21, The Shelby Cullom Davis Class of 1926 Head of School, sits down with Lawrentian magazine editor Sean Ramsden H’65. They explore the balance between maintaining the strongest parts of Lawrenceville’s legacy and adapting to modern shifts like artificial intelligence and the global pandemic. 18:10 explores the future of education with insights from bright-minded individuals, inspiring new ways of thinking. We do it all in 18 minutes and 10 seconds, paying homage to the year of our founding. Stay tuned for future episodes and email us at [email protected] with your ideas or feedback.  

In part two, the conversation centers on the impact of a unique dance and meditation program for the varsity football team, enhancing team bonding and emotional intelligence. Coach Poe and CJ describe how the program has significantly improved team dynamics, leading to better performance and a close-knit community. They emphasize the importance of creating a supportive environment where students can grow mentally, emotionally, and physically, and the lasting impact on Lawrenceville’s student life. Stay tuned for future episodes of 18:10 and email us at [email protected] with your ideas or feedback. 18:10 is part of Lawrenceville’s broader effort to engage the community on topics of intrigue and importance, and we look forward to collaborating as we continue our efforts in this area.  Check out episodes of The Lawrenceville School’s podcast, 18:10, now live on Apple and Spotify.

In the first segment of this two-part episode, Coach Poe discusses his coaching philosophy and the impact of the football program on students. He emphasizes the importance of relationships and community, highlighting the supportive environment and family-like atmosphere of Lawrenceville’s House system. Poe and CJ also discuss the broader life lessons learned through football, such as discipline and teamwork, and the role of coaches in fostering personal growth. The conversation underscores the program's commitment to developing well-rounded individuals. Stay tuned for future episodes of 18:10 and email us at [email protected] with your ideas or feedback. 18:10 is part of Lawrenceville’s broader effort to engage the community on topics of intrigue and importance, and we look forward to collaborating as we continue our efforts in this area.  Check out episodes of The Lawrenceville School’s podcast, 18:10, now live on Apple and Spotify.

In this episode, Pier Kooistra and Willem Anton continue their discussion on encouraging discourse, and the goal of helping students persist through challenging moments in dialogue or when engaging in group discussion doesn’t come naturally. Kooistra shares details about his role as an educator and how he nurtures students through small group work to develop their skill of participating in Harkness discussions.    Stay tuned for future episodes of 18:10 and email us at [email protected] with your ideas or feedback. 18:10 is part of Lawrenceville’s broader effort to engage the community on topics of intrigue and importance, and we look forward to collaborating as we continue our efforts in this area.  Check out episodes of The Lawrenceville School’s podcast, 18:10, now live on Apple and Spotify.

In this episode, Pier Kooistra and Willem Anton explore how the Harkness method of teaching – a discussion-based approach in which students are empowered to think critically, ask informed questions, and collaborate deeply – shows up in all aspects of student life. Willem describes how preparation, careful listening, and considering others’ perspectives are skills he uses throughout his daily life from water polo competition to singing with the Lawrentians.   Stay tuned for future episodes of 18:10 and email us at [email protected] with your ideas or feedback. 18:10 is part of Lawrenceville’s broader effort to engage the community on topics of intrigue and importance, and we look forward to collaborating as we continue our efforts in this area.  Check out episodes of The Lawrenceville School’s podcast, 18:10, now live on Apple and Spotify.

In this episode, English teacher Pier Kooistra, the Robert S. and Christina Seix Dow Master-Teaching Chair in Harkness Learning, and science teacher Brianna Thompson, who graduated from Lawrenceville in 2018, explore “Harkness in Action” – Lawrenceville’s approach to teaching and learning where students are empowered to think critically, ask informed questions, and collaborate deeply. Dive into the details of a method of teaching and learning that puts the student at the center and that celebrates a range of perspectives. Learn how the ability to thoughtfully question, respectfully disagree, and meaningfully contribute has enduring relevance and helps students grow as scholars and as people.   Stay tuned for future episodes of 18:10 and email us at [email protected] with your ideas or feedback. 18:10 is part of Lawrenceville’s broader effort to engage the community on topics of intrigue and importance, and we look forward to collaborating as we continue our efforts in this area.  Check out episodes of The Lawrenceville School’s podcast, 18:10, now live on Apple and Spotify.

We continue in this episode with our exploration of lighthouse parenting, including its application in educational settings. We discuss how a balanced approach strengthens the foundation for young people to live healthier lives, earn authentic success, and navigate an ever-changing world.   Stay tuned for future episodes of 18:10 and email us at [email protected] with your ideas or feedback. 18:10 is part of Lawrenceville’s broader effort to engage the community on topics of intrigue and importance, and we look forward to collaborating as we continue our efforts in this area.  Check out episodes of The Lawrenceville School’s podcast, 18:10, now live on Apple and Spotify.

We explore “Lighthouse Parenting” – a modern metaphor for parenting that unlocks enduring truths and adaptable strategies for a balanced approach to raising children and teens. A mindset accompanied by a range of strategies, lighthouse parenting empowers adults to balance warmth with structure, freedom with boundaries, unconditional love with practical judgment, and to be the kind of grown-ups that young people deserve to have in their lives.  Hosted by Dr. Chris Renjilian, Medical Director at the Lawrenceville School with special guest Dr. Kenneth Ginsburg. Dr. Ginsburg is an adolescent medicine physician and the author of award-winning parenting books. His most recent book is “Lighthouse Parenting: Raising Your Child with Loving Guidance for a Lifelong Bond.” Check out the latest episode of The Lawrenceville School’s podcast, 18:10, now live on Apple and Spotify.  Stay tuned for future episodes of 18:10 and email us at [email protected] to get in touch.

What role does Harkness pedagogy play in addressing the problems and possibilities of “woke?" In this closing episode, we examine how Harkness pedagogy is designed to foster communities of learners who can engage critically with even the most challenging topics. Hosted by Cameron Brickhouse, Dean of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement, and Zaheer Ali, Executive Director of the Hutchins Center for Civics, formerly the Hutchins Institute for Social Justice. Check out the latest episode of The Lawrenceville School’s podcast, 18:10, now live on Apple and Spotify.  Stay tuned for future episodes of 18:10 and email us at [email protected] to get in touch.  

We dive into the history of the term “woke”-- what it originally meant and how the term may now obscure more than it illuminates. This series explores the history of the term “woke,” its possibilities and foreclosures, and the term’s connection to core approaches to critical inquiry within an ethical framework. Hosted by Cameron Brickhouse, Dean of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement, and Zaheer Ali, Executive Director of the Hutchins Center for Civics, formerly the Hutchins Institute for Social Justice. Check out the latest episode of The Lawrenceville School’s podcast, 18:10, now live on Apple and Spotify.  Stay tuned for future episodes of 18:10 and email us at [email protected] to get in touch.  

In this concluding episode, we pick up our conversation with Jennifer Parnell and Ajay Dahaul on the impact of AI in the educational sphere, and how we at Lawrenceville are learning with this game-changing technology. Stay tuned for future episodes of 18:10 and email us at [email protected] to get in touch.

Welcome to 18:10, a podcast produced by The Lawrenceville School. In 18 minutes and 10 seconds, we explore the future of education with insights from bright-minded individuals, inspiring new ways of thinking. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the hurdles facing AI development and the collaborative solutions needed to overcome them. Hosted by Jennifer Parnell, director of innovation and student AI projects at the Lawrenceville School with special guest Ajay Dhaul, senior vice president of global data solutions and applied AI for a Fortune 500 consumer products company. Stay tuned for future episodes of 18:10 and email us at [email protected] to get in touch.