{"href":"https://api.simplecast.com/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcoffeechug.simplecast.com%2Fepisodes%2F169-_f_05es_","width":444,"version":"1.0","type":"rich","title":"169: Josh Reppun - Reimagining the Future of Education: Insights from Hawaii ","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/e7fb7fc3-ab14-4710-a40b-4ceaf4425b3a/b5d96f51-dd78-48c7-b06d-40747f4a054e/169-1.jpg","thumbnail_height":300,"provider_url":"https://simplecast.com","provider_name":"Simplecast","html":"","height":200,"description":"In this engaging episode of the podcast, I speak with Josh Reppun, an experienced educator and advocate for innovation in education. Josh has been working closely with Ted Dintersmith and his team for many years, advancing the conversations and actions surrounding MLTS, WSCB, and the Innovation Playlist in Hawaiʻi. This episode celebrates the launch of whatschoolcouldbe.org, which marks a significant milestone for Team Ted.\n\nJosh shares his unique journey from his origins in Hawaiʻi to becoming a chef, hotel manager, and eventually transitioning into education. He discusses the impact of Ted Dintersmith's film \"Most Likely to Succeed\" as a catalyst for change in education over the years, and the commonalities he has observed from various perspectives and teaching experiences across different locations. The conversation explores the need for rethinking the education system based on success stories from around the world, and what the future holds for Josh's work in education.\n\nKey takeaways from the episode include the importance of building a community around education reform, as exemplified by the development of whatschoolcouldbe.org and its associated online community. The conversation also highlights the rapid spread of innovative ideas in education, fueled by increased communication and collaboration among educators worldwide. Moreover, the podcast touches on the potential impact of digital resources, such as podcasts, on the future of education.\n\nListeners are challenged to share their thoughts and ideas gathered from the conversation on social media, reflecting on what resonated with them personally. The episode also mentions several resources for further exploration, including the \"What School Could Be\" podcast, Ted Dintersmith's website, and various other books and articles related to education reform and innovation."}