How to Create Schools that Kids Love with Mike Yates, Lead Guide at Alpha

When Mike Yates jumped into the world of education as a teacher, he immediately started searching for the school model that would serve students most effectively, and empower them to drive their own learning. His search led him to Alpha, an innovative and non-traditional school that promises students and families three things: 1. Kids will love school, 2. Kids will learn twice as fast, and 3. Kids will learn life-skills. Mike and I talk about the power of authentic learning, pathways for educators who do education differently, with some light riffing on the future of education. 

Connect with Mike and Alpha:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-yates-338b5a19/

Twitter: @justmikeyates

Website: https://www.go-alpha.org/

Episode Chapter Guide:
0.00 - Intro to the episode
1:02 - What makes the Alpha school different?
4:11 - How adaptive learning software changes the game for both teachers and students
7:34 - Creating authentic learning experiences
10:48 - Why Mike decided to do education differently, and how others can to
14:47 - How can educators 'find the others' and join the important conversations happening in the education-real world intersection
17:48 - Some light riffing on the future of education
22:20 - How to create schools that kids love
25:13 - What can the traditional school model borrow from the Alpha model right now
30:03 - The most important thing school leaders can do
33:54 - Who are you giving an A to Mike?
36:24 - Get connected with Mike and Alpha
37:05 - Postscript: Mike tells us about Guide

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