Latest Episodes
Episode 11
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February 02, 2026
Building Community: Personal Growth On and Off the Field
In part two, the conversation centers on the impact of a unique dance and meditation program for the varsity football team, enhancing team bonding...
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Episode 10
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February 02, 2026
Building Community: Family as Foundation
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...
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Episode 9
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October 13, 2025
Beyond the Table: Confidence in Conversation
In this episode, Pier Kooistra and Willem Anton continue their discussion on encouraging discourse, and the goal of helping students persist through challenging moments...
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Episode 8
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October 13, 2025
Beyond the Table: Harkness from a Student's Perspective
In this episode, Pier Kooistra and Willem Anton explore how the Harkness method of teaching – a discussion-based approach in which students are empowered...
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Episode 7
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September 01, 2025
Harkness in Action
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,...
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Episode 6
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May 28, 2025
From Safe Harbors to the High Seas
We continue in this episode with our exploration of lighthouse parenting, including its application in educational settings. We discuss how a balanced approach strengthens...
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