S6 E28: The Science Behind Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood
December 7, 2022
Overview:
Ryan Rydzewski is an award-winning author and speaker. As a science and education writer, his stories focus on everything from schools to space travel to Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, and he regularly leads workshops for educators, parents, and neighbors. He’s the co-author, with Gregg Behr, of WHEN YOU WONDER, YOU’RE LEARNING: MISTER ROGERS’ ENDURING LESSONS FOR RAISING CREATIVE, CURIOUS, CARING KIDS.
As a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, Ryan taught an extraordinary group of fifth graders before earning an MFA in nonfiction from Chatham University. Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood was produced in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania by Mister Rogers’ non-profit production company Family Communications, Inc. which helped form Ryan’s interest in Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.
Meet Our Guest:
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The Host:
The Better Learning Podcast is about improving education at all levels – Schools (public, charter, private, independent), Higher Education, & Corporate/Adult Learning. The major theme is to break down the silos and learn from others doing innovative things in education. We highlight innovative programs & initiatives, lessons learned, improvements to educational space, and real-world tactics while getting a deeper understanding of the people behind the innovation. Our guests include Heads of Schools, Superintendents, Principals, Entrepreneurs, Non-profit leaders and other innovators. Hosted by Kevin Stoller, CEO of Kay-Twelve.com & author of Creating Better Learning Environments.
Kevin Stoller:
Kevin Stoller is the host of the Better Learning Podcast and Co-Founder of Kay-Twelve, a national leader for educational furniture. Learn more about creating better learning environments at www.Kay-Twelve.com.
Website – https://www.kay-twelve.local/
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Podcast – https://www.kay-twelve.local/podcast
If you are interested in being on the show or know someone who would be a great guest, please connect with Kevin Stoller.
Our Partners:
Kay-Twelve
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Association for Learning Environments (A4LE):
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