Did you know that for every forty conscious bits of information we process per second, we process 11,000 subconsciously? Think of the ripple effect that has on the human brain’s ability to process change.

Or have you ever stopped to consider how your own biases directly interfere with your ability to affect change?

I’m grateful to be a life-long learner because this spring, I have been getting schooled. Today on the podcast, I share the lessons some great minds have recently shared with me.

I'm also very excited to announce the EdActive Collective! Our collective is filled with educational innovators focused on transforming education to a more human-centered, student-driven, real-world learning environment designed with learners at the center of every decision.

The collective will be meeting quarterly, taking regular activism steps, and hosting an annual summit as part of an ongoing effort. Our first summit will take place June 21 through 24. Please go to EdActive Collective to sign up. Registration is live now!

Jump in the Conversation:

• [1:10] Looking back to move education forward
• [2:29] The psychology of change and behavioral economics
• [3:40] Polarity theory and the dangers of us vs. them thinking
• [9:07] EdActive: Becoming a voice for change in learning
• [12:37] Maureen’s Magic Wand: That we consistently come together to change schools into places of equity and relevant, empowering learning

Links and Resources: * Episode 56 with Melina Palmer * Lindsay Y. Barr and the Yarbrough Group * Yarbrough Group on polarities * Barry Johnson (polarity expert) webinar * Barr Foundation Student Survey * EdActive Collective * Email Maureen * Facebook: Follow Education Evolution * Twitter: Follow Education Evolution * LinkedIn: Follow Education Evolution * Maureen’s book: Creating Micro-Schools for Colorful Mismatched Kids * Micro-school feature on Good Morning America * The Micro-School Coalition * Facebook: The Micro-School Coalition * LEADPrep