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Change the Narrative
by Michael Hernandez
Travel with award-winning educator, author, and international speaker, Michael Hernandez, as he interviews innovation leaders and searches for answers about how to innovate in work, life, and culture.Find out more about Producer and Host, Michael Hernandez on Linked In: https://bit.ly/MichaelHernandezLinkedIn and on Instagram: @Changing.The.NarrativeGet more inspiring ideas every month--sign up for our free email newsletter: https://bit.ly/ChngNarSignup
Episodes
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What I Learned Publishing My First Book, and Why You Should, Too (S7 E6)
Let’s face it, the ROI on publishing a book is ridiculous. But there are many reasons why you should–or at least tackle a project of this scope. In this episode, author and award-winning educator Michael Hernandez talks about his hate/love relationship with reading and writing, and explains why…
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Authenticity in the Age of AI: How to bring humanity back to assessment in schools (S7 E5)
Educators, parents, and schools everywhere are worried about cheating with AI. But it turns out that it isn’t artificial intelligence that’s the problem–its artificial assessment. In this episode, author and award-winning educator Michael Hernandez argues that the ways we try to measure...
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The AI Survival Guide: Why AI disruption to entry level jobs is making schools rethink what they teach
AI is disrupting entry level jobs, causing schools to rethink what they teach. If you’re a parent, student, or teacher worried about artificial intelligence and the future of college and work, this episode is for you. In this episode, host Michael Hernandez helps us reframe these challenges as an...
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Overcoming Amnesia (S7 E3)
An entire generation of teachers and parents grew up under No Child Left Behind. Now AI is forcing us to remember what good teaching and learning is all about. Educators are struggling to figure out what to do about AI and academic integrity, and low student engagement and chronic absenteeism.…
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Is Schoolishness Driving Us Crazy? (S7 E2)
When confronted with intense workloads and a constantly changing world (and technological changes like AI), it only makes sense that educators and leaders feel the need to double down on cultures of compliance that traditional teaching and assessments create–its a way for us to manage the chaos…
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The Story of Learning (S7 E1)
The end of the year is always a time for reflection–and it’s B-side, goal-setting. Like the thesis statement of an essay, assessments can be a concluding sentence to sum everything up, or it can be placed at the top of the page like a road map or mission statement, challenging and preparing us…
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Season 7 Trailer
Last year was really rough, and we’re happy to put it behind us. So this season I thought I’d give us all a break from the noise, and share constructive and inspiring ideas to help us adapt and thrive in 2026. These are highlights from some of my favorite content that I’ve published recently.…
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What I Wish I Knew Before I Published My First Book with Michael Hernandez (S6 E11)
Watch this episode on YouTube Join the webinar discussed in this episode. In this episode, Michael Hernandez shares his journey of writing and publishing his first nonfiction book. He discusses the importance of choosing the right topic, building an audience, and the decision between...
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Become an author by being yourself: publishing your first book with Dr. Rod Berger (S6 E10)
Book Authoring Webinar mentioned in this episode: https://forms.gle/H4AaqdQkbgwWCdDR6 WATCH this episode on YouTube In this episode, Michael speaks with Dr. Rod Berger, an expert in storytelling and author of 'The Narrative Edge.' They discuss the importance of authentic storytelling, the writing...
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What Publishers Look For When Signing Authors with Valerie Witte
Book Authoring Webinar mentioned in this episode: https://forms.gle/H4AaqdQkbgwWCdDR6 WATCH this episode on Youtube: Acquisitions editor Valerie Witt shares her journey as an editor and author, discussing the intricacies of the book publishing process, the balance between traditional and...
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Green Filmmaking: Finding Your Book Niche With Kent Hayward (S6 E8)
Book Authoring Webinar mentioned in this episode: https://forms.gle/H4AaqdQkbgwWCdDR6 WATCH this episode on YouTube: In this episode, filmmaker and professor Kent Hayward discusses his book 'Green Filmmaking', which focuses on sustainable practices in the film industry. He highlights the...
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How to Co-Author A Book With Reshan Richards and Stephen Valentine
Watch this episode on YouTube Learn about the writers workshop webinar Should you co-author your next book? Should you even write a book, or should you stick to platforms like newsletters and blogs? In this episode, Michael Hernandez talks with Columbia professor and education leaders Reshan...
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Becoming an author: From journalism teacher to best-selling author with Starr Sackstein (S6 E6)
Book Authoring Webinar mentioned in this episode: https://forms.gle/H4AaqdQkbgwWCdDR6 WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelHernandez1/podcasts In this episode, Michael talks with author and education consultant Starr Sackstein about her journey as an author, discussing…
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Writing your first book: how to work with an editor with Stephanie Argy (S6 E5)
Book Authoring Webinar mentioned in this episode: https://forms.gle/H4AaqdQkbgwWCdDR6 WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Z4tFFjc3wTI?si=wilNOqXZ_h1JcqS_ In this episode, author and speaker Michael Hernandez talks with book editor Stephanie Argy about what new writers need to know…
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Writing books as a love letter to your customers with Erin Huizenga (S6 E4)
Book Authoring Webinar mentioned in this episode: https://forms.gle/H4AaqdQkbgwWCdDR6 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/KEZqikvwuTQ?si=EtJsXfkNEkUSFEGq In this episode, learning experience designer and CEO Erin Huizenga discusses her journey as a self-published author, sharing...
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Design For Belonging with Susie Wise (S6 E3)
Book Authoring Webinar mentioned in this episode: https://forms.gle/H4AaqdQkbgwWCdDR6 Watch this episode on YouTube. In this episode, host Michael Hernandez speaks with equity designer Susie Wise about her book published by the Stanford d.School, 'Design for Belonging,' which focuses on the...
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Run It Like A Business with Aubrey Bergauer (S6 E2)
Book Authoring Webinar mentioned in this episode: https://forms.gle/H4AaqdQkbgwWCdDR6 Watch this episode on YouTube. In this episode, host Michael Hernandez speaks with performing arts leadership consultant Aubrey Bergauer about her first book, 'Run It Like a Business,' which provides a guide for...
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Publishing Your First Book with Monica Burns (S6 E1)
Book Authoring Webinar mentioned in this episode: https://forms.gle/H4AaqdQkbgwWCdDR6 Watch this episode on YouTube In the first episode of this season is dedicated to publishing nonfiction books, host Michael Hernandez and edtech and curriculum consultant Monica Burns delve into the intricacies…
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S5 E4 National Geographic Grosvenor Teacher Fellow Donnie Piercey
Season 5 of Change the Narrative is a series of conversations with Lindblad Expeditions/National Geographic Grosvenor Teacher Fellows. These teachers from across North America went on expedition to places like Antarctica, Galapagos, the Arctic and others, to learn about the natural world and…
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S5 E3 National Geographic Grosvenor Teacher Fellow Ali Pressel
Ali Pressel is a science communicator and environmental educator with over 20 years of experience working in secondary sciences education. Her background is in environmental sciences and she holds a Bachelor degree from Rutgers University and a Master degree from the University of Maryland. Ali…
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S5 E2 National Geographic Grosvenor Teacher Fellow Ben Walker
Season 5 of Change the Narrative is a series of conversations with Lindblad Expeditions/National Geographic Grosvenor Teacher Fellows. These teachers from across North America went on expedition to places like Antarctica, Galapagos, the Arctic and others, to learn about the natural world and…
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S5 E1 National Geographic Grosvenor Teacher Fellow Kim Young
Season 5 of Change the Narrative is a series of conversations with Lindblad Expeditions/National Geographic Grosvenor Teacher Fellows. These teachers from across North America went on expedition to places like Antarctica, Galapagos, the Arctic and others, to learn about the natural world and…
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The Responsibility Of Noticing: How Beauty Can Save Us (S4 E5)
Facts and statistics have so far failed to get humans to change our behavior to address the climate crisis. But can beauty? In this episode, host Michael Hernandez talks with marine biologist Jonny Reid about the importance of noticing, and how the beauty of the world may just save us–if we make...
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The Possibility Of Perspective (S4 E4)
Maybe you’ve tried (and failed) to take photos–of a concert, a skyscraper, or the Grand Canyon–that truly captures the immensity of the object or experience. In this episode, host Michael Hernandez talks with National Geographic photographer Susan Seubert about the limits of photography…
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Job At The Bottom Of The World (S4 E3)
While we often assume that Antarctica is an untouched, pristine continent, there is actually a long history of exploration and research–and yes, exploitation–of Antarctica. On an expedition to the Great White Continent, host Michael Hernandez visits the British research station at Port Lockroy…
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The Climate For Change (S4 E2)
Wildfires, hurricanes, and droughts caused by climate change are finally starting to get our attention in mainstream media and the public consciousness. But these changes in climate are even more extreme in Antarctica, a fragile and diverse ecosystem that the entire planet relies upon, even more...
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The Right War (S4 E1)
Each of us has to decide which battles are worth fighting. After speaking with Chilean journalist and naturalist while on expedition to Antarctica, host Michael Hernandez discovers what it means to defend--rather than "protect"--Antarctica, and by extension, the rest of the planet. This episode…
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Season 4 Trailer: The Great White Continent
Join host Michael Hernandez as he kicks off Season 4 to get a glimpse of life at the bottom of the world, and insights about his expedition to Antarctica as part of his Lindblad Expeditions/National Geographic Grosvenor Teacher Fellowship. See episode notes and resources at...
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Shook: Satire, Illustrations, And The Power Of Editorial Cartooning Feat. Lalo Alcaraz (S3 E6)
Sometimes words just don't cut it—especially when you’re making fun of the president. That’s where Lalo Alcaraz comes in. I sat down with the Pulitzer recognized, Herb Block-winning editorial cartoonist about visual storytelling, taking on corrupt politicians, taking heat from haters, and how...
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Reclaiming Your Story: Why Representation In TV & Film Matters Feat. Erick Galindo (S3 E5)
Whose story gets told and how do the stories we hear affect our understanding of the world and other people? What if we reclaimed the stories of our families and culture, and used story as a way to build empathy? In this episode, I talk with James Beard and Telly award-winning writer, director…
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S3 E4 Who Owns A Story? Creative Commons CEO Catherine Stihler
Throughout this season of the podcast I’ve been talking with storytellers about their craft, and the potential they have to make positive change in the world. Now that we’re struggling to get access to reliable facts about COVID, climate change, and even our own history, it seems like it's time…
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Crazy Good: Sonic Stories And The Art Of Curation Feat. LeRoy Downs (S3 E3)
Maybe you made mix tapes in high school. Or maybe you make Spotify playlists for your boo. But what goes into curating a good musical story, and can it actually help us to think of ourselves and the world differently? In this episode, jazz advocate and KCRW DJ LeRoy Downs (AKA The Jazz Cat)…
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Anime, Parasites and Cameras: The Incredible True Story of a National Geographic Explorer. (S3 E2)
It's an easy career change to go from being a biologist to becoming a National Geographic photographer, right? Only if it involves your dad's camera, some anime episodes, and a few insect parasites... On this episode of Change the Narrative, we talk with National Geographic photographer, Anand...
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Finding Ourselves Through Story. Feat. Micaela Blei (S3 E1)
These days, everyone calls themselves a storyteller: CEOs, marketing experts, even roller coaster designers... But what makes for a truly good story, and how can we use story to build community, process the world, and find our identities? It's a good thing we spoke with the former Director of...
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Change The Narrative Season Three Trailer
If there's anything the past two years have taught us, it's that story is everything. From disinformation campaigns to the freak out over CRT and mask-wearing, nothing matters more than who controls the narrative. I’m coming out of pandemic hibernation with a new season of Change the Narrative....
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Bonus: A Day In The Life Of Remote Teaching
Host Michael Hernandez turns the mic around to record his entire day teaching remotely. Originally recorded for NPR's It's Been A Minute With Sam Sanders Podcast, listen to Michael's day in all its digital glory: What happens in a Zoom class? Michael's daughter drops the hammer on worksheets. And...
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Student Confessions: Why Kids Lack Passion For Learning And How To Get It Back (S2 E18)
Are kids wasting time and falling behind during remote learning? Turns out all this flex time has strengthened family bonds, and given them time to find new passions. In this interview, recorded in May 2020, I spoke with Arun Balaji and Nakul Nayak, high school juniors in Northern California who...
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Student Confessions About Remote Learning: Trusting Students To Learn At Their Own Pace (S2 E17)
How are students managing classes during remote learning, and how have teachers helped or hindered that learning? What expectations do teachers or school administrators have of students, and is that realistic or healthy? My conversation with Lily Bessler was recorded in May, at the beginning of…
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Student Confessions About Remote Learning: How To Let Go Of The Past (S2 E16)
What do students REALLY think about remote learning? A high school freshman from Los Angeles talks about the advantages of flexible schedules, the time she's had to learn about herself, and her advice about how to move forward.
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Student Confessions About Remote Learning: Rediscovering Your Humanity (S2 E15)
What's missing from all conversations about remote learning and school re-openings is the main stakeholder--students. In this episode, I talk with two Silicon Valley HS students about what academic pressure looks like in the age of remote school, what happens when they see their teachers in the...
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Student Confessions About Remote Learning: Trust, Ownership, and Responsibility (S2 E14)
All the conversations about remote learning and school re-openings has left out the most important stakeholders--students. In this episode, I talk with a high school Junior in North Carolina about what remote learning has meant for her independence, owning her learning, and the flexibility she…
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How to Adapt To Remote Learning (S2 E13)
How do you keep a kindergartener engaged in remote learning? How does technology and a calendar change help social emotional learning? Jill Maza, Director of Libraries and Research at Montclair-Kimberly Academy, reveals the secrets to innovation in the time of COVID, story time playlists, and more.
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Identity Crisis: How Remote Learning Can Break You Or Make You Whole (S2 E12)
Tampa, Florida science educator Jaraux Washington has found many silver linings in remote teaching, even while teaching at a Title I school. Also: How students are more successful than we think, and why the old education system may just be a way to keep kids in poverty.
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Rip Off The Band Aid: Why Do We Rely On Schools To Solve Social Problems? (S2 E11)
Alaska State Teacher of The Year and National Geographic Teacher Advisory Council member Ben Walker talks about the intersection of society, schools, and the Education Industrial Complex. He talks about how our system of 'surveillance pedagogy' has led to so many problems, shares his ideas about...
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Who Gave You Permission To Learn? (S2 E10)
Remote teaching has forced teachers to learn a lot in a short span of time. But with standardized tests taken off their backs, and flexible schedules, Middle school science teacher Therese Arsenault has found time to rekindle her excitement for learning. Also in this episode: Bison in San Francisco?
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"Why Don't They Tell Me To Go To Hell?" (S2 E9)
How can we rekindle curiosity in our students so that they actually care about learning? Veteran journalism and AP English teacher Mitch Ziegler talks about project-based learning, and how remote learning has helped us make time and space for student passion. Also: Are standardized tests a form…
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How To Free Education: The End of Standardized Testing and Corporate Internet (S2 E8)
Remote teaching has made many things clear to Elementary Principal Beth Schwartz. Freeing up time to build relationships with our students and creating truly personalized learning means the end of standardized tests, and more flexible schedules.
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School's Out... Forever? Why The 5-Day School Week Should Be A Thing Of The Past (S2 E7)
Veteran high school English teacher, Christopher Bronke, has high hopes for school once the pandemic is over: to have high hopes for our students. He shares ideas about why we should allow our students more flexibility and time to complete work, and how this can lead to more honesty and respect....
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The Struggle Is Real (Good): How Remote Teaching Makes Us Better Teachers and Students (S2 E6)
High school English teacher, Marisa Thompson, shares her concerns about inequity in education and lack of access to the internet for so many learners. School closures have challenged us to reimagine school. Will we rise to that challenge?
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So Far Away So Close: Distance Learning Means More Personalized Learning (S2 E5)
The flexible schedules of remote teaching have helped Ohio middle school science teacher, Leah LaCrosse, tailor her instruction to meet the needs of her students in ways that face to face learning never could. Also, why is she so upset about standardized tests?
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Travel with award-winning educator, author, and international speaker, Michael Hernandez, as he interviews innovation leaders and searches for answers about how to innovate in work, life, and culture.Find out more about Producer and Host, Michael Hernandez on Linked In: https://bit.ly/MichaelHernandezLinkedIn and on Instagram: @Changing.The.NarrativeGet more inspiring ideas every month--sign up for our free email newsletter: https://bit.ly/ChngNarSignup
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