Today we join Miss Katie, Founder and CEO of Constant Love and Learning. On a mission to help educators and students feel emotionally and spiritually supported, Katie is driven to create a world of critical thinkers and well-rounded individuals. In this episode, we explore why it is important to tap into the organic intelligence of every child. Ready to unlock your inner genius? Tune in! If you are interested in Katie's Well-Being services, check out her website below! www.constantloveandlearning.com Katie's Instagram: constantloveandlearning_ Want more on education reform?  Follow @aster_education

Inclusion. In the education world, it's a big buzz word. But what does inclusion look like in practice? Better yet, with the neoliberal school system,  the focus on ranking, tracking, and teach to the test models, can schools truly be authentically inclusive for all education stakeholders? Our mics are tuned in, are you ready?  Want more on life education and school change? Follow @aster_education on Instagram and Twitter! Stay Cultivating!

We all know education is a vital aspect to life. Given its high demand especially in our current time with a global pandemic, we pose the question: should education be free ? Join us as we explore: the implications of free education and who it would be free for. Follow @ aster_education on Instagram for more on life education and school change.

Education and Schooling.  They are often used interchangeably, but perhaps this is a misunderstanding. What if education and schooling aren't one in the same? What if they both are designed to achieve different ends?  Join us as we explore what makes these two concepts distinctly unique from each other.  Want more on school change and life education?  Follow @aster_education on IG and Twitter!  Stay Cultivating!

Is Covid-19 as powerful as people think? We all know a global pandemic was an unprecedented event in our history that claimed many lives. But is what if Covid was made stronger because of fear promotion in the media? Join us for a limited edition episode where Ms. Catherine and I explore the relation of Covid-19 and mental health. 

Why don't our schools teach us about unlocking our intuition? Why aren't we instructed on emotional intelligence, success mindset, and financial literacy? if we want to truly provide our children with meaningful, authentic, and whole-child learning experiences, it will be necessary to rethink our curriculum topics and what is valued as worth learning.  Follow @astereducation for more life education and school change. 

If we expect school to be a valuable investment for our children, then it is also necessary to invest in our teachers. But our current system seems to take teachers for granted with low pay, lack of high-quality training, and unsupportive work environments. Join us as we interview the Founder of Fourth Education Firm, Fred Johnson. You won't wanna miss this! Book Recommendation: First Day of Teaching by Harry Wong  Follow @ aster_education for more on life education and school change. Wanna learn about cultivating a brighter future for our schools? The Essence of Education is available for purchase at www.astereducation.net, Amazon, and coming soon to Apple Books. 

School safety is big in our schools. But what if the police presence is causing more harm than good for our children? Join me, Robert Astwood along with Ms. Catherine as we discuss the problem with policing in our schools.  Book Recommendation: Push Out by Monique Morris  Follow @ aster_education for more on life education and school change.  Wanna learn about cultivating a brighter future for our schools?  The Essence of Education is available for purchase at www.astereducation.net

How can learners expect to have equitable access to education? Schools and neighborhoods have been specifically constructed to segregate kids based on race. So how can we strive to cultivate a more equitable future in a system working against equity? 

In this episode, you will explore how housing in the United States is used as a systemic vehicle to facilitate injustice in marginalized communities. With this adverse effect, our youth suffer various factors that hinder their ability to learn effectively. Time to break the chains of systemic injustice. Source: The Color of Law by Richard Rothstein  Want more on Education Reform?  Follow on Twitter and Instagram @aster_education