The Missing Pieces Podcast

The Missing Pieces Podcast returns! Jaime interviews his former student, Anna Chen. Anna is currently a pre-med student at Johns Hopkins. Jaime wonders why so many of his top all-around students are female Asians, so he poses that question to Anna, a female Asian. He also asks Anna about a thought he had while watching CRAZY RICH ASIANS - that pursuing your passion may be a selfish American thing to do that runs contrary to (the more Asian?)"family first" philosophy. Find the link to the original East Bay Times article, "Perfect Girls" at jaimerichards.org.

In "Student Onus," Jaime argues that for too long, when students don't learn, the onus is on the teacher. Or the curriculum. Or the school. But what about students? What is their responsibility? We need to teach all students what the best students have mastered - how to be an elite LEARNER. This summer, students in the will Bay Area will have a chance to improve their learning skills while pursuing their interests and passions at Aatash's summer "Metaphored" program. It's specifics and projects are detailed here on the Missing Pieces Podcast #12. Find Metaphored at metaphored.org.

The Missing Pieces Podcast #11 is our first interview with former students out there in the world, away from school, doing it! On this episode, D.J. J.D. Whitfield shares his story. Entering Arizona State as an aspiring teacher and golfer, J.D. ended up finding huge success as a radio D.J., currently in Boston. https://1033ampradio.radio.com/shows/thescene You'll love his philosophies. You'll love his energy. You'll love J.D.!

Preview (with excerpts) of The Missing Pieces Podcast #11 with D.J. J.D. The Missing Pieces Podcast is based on the book, Missing Pieces - 52 Vital Lesson Our Kids Should Be Learning at School (But Aren't)

Aatash updates the status of the 37.8 Latitude Charter High School and Jaime shares his idea - and frustrations - with his assignment "Research anything you want." ... The Missing Pieces Podcast is based on the book, Missing Pieces: Vital Lessons Our Kids Should Be Learning at School (But Aren't)