In this episode we talk with <a href='https://twitter.com/kellysmithinaz'>Kelly Smith</a> the CEO of <a href='https://prendaschool.com/about'>Prenda</a>. Prenda is a new type of school — called a microschool — that blends in-person interaction and technology to create personalized learning programs for kids that focuses on mastery and responsibility. We talk about alternative education models, growth mindset, and how Prenda is working to develop the next generation of empower learners. Items Mentioned:<ul><li><a href='https://fs.blog/2015/03/carol-dweck-mindset/'>Growth Mindset</a></li><li><a href='https://www.amazon.com/Inner-Game-Tennis-Classic-Performance/dp/0679778314'>The Inner Game of Tennis</a></li><li><a href='https://medium.com/@prendalearn/the-red-pill-or-the-blue-pill-1aa8c633a26d'>Kelly&apos;s article</a> on taking the red or blue pill when it comes to education. </li><li><a href='https://www.principles.com/'>Principles</a> by Ray Dalio</li><li><a href='https://www.actonacademy.org/'>Acton Academy</a></li><li><a href='https://www.khanacademy.org/'>Khan Academy</a></li><li><a href='https://about.mystery.org/'>Mystery Science</a></li></ul>Learn More If you&apos;re interested in learning more about the future of education or discussing these ideas, sign up for our newsletter at <a href='https://buildthefuturepodcast.com'>buildthefuturepodcast.com</a> where you&apos;ll receive weekly deep-dives into topics of the future and times to join in on the weekly discussions about the future.

Jon Dishotsky of Starcity — The Future of Cities, Communities, and Collaboration

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