The Missing Pieces Podcast

The Missing Pieces Podcast returns! Jaime interviews his former student, Anna Chen. Anna is currently a pre-med student at Johns Hopkins. Jaime wonders why so many of his top all-around students are female Asians, so he poses that question to Anna, a female Asian. He also asks Anna about a thought he had while watching CRAZY RICH ASIANS - that pursuing your passion may be a selfish American thing to do that runs contrary to (the more Asian?)"family first" philosophy. Find the link to the original East Bay Times article, "Perfect Girls" at jaimerichards.org.

In "Student Onus," Jaime argues that for too long, when students don't learn, the onus is on the teacher. Or the curriculum. Or the school. But what about students? What is their responsibility? We need to teach all students what the best students have mastered - how to be an elite LEARNER. This summer, students in the will Bay Area will have a chance to improve their learning skills while pursuing their interests and passions at Aatash's summer "Metaphored" program. It's specifics and projects are detailed here on the Missing Pieces Podcast #12. Find Metaphored at metaphored.org.

The Missing Pieces Podcast #11 is our first interview with former students out there in the world, away from school, doing it! On this episode, D.J. J.D. Whitfield shares his story. Entering Arizona State as an aspiring teacher and golfer, J.D. ended up finding huge success as a radio D.J., currently in Boston. https://1033ampradio.radio.com/shows/thescene You'll love his philosophies. You'll love his energy. You'll love J.D.!

Preview (with excerpts) of The Missing Pieces Podcast #11 with D.J. J.D. The Missing Pieces Podcast is based on the book, Missing Pieces - 52 Vital Lesson Our Kids Should Be Learning at School (But Aren't)

Aatash updates the status of the 37.8 Latitude Charter High School and Jaime shares his idea - and frustrations - with his assignment "Research anything you want." ... The Missing Pieces Podcast is based on the book, Missing Pieces: Vital Lessons Our Kids Should Be Learning at School (But Aren't)

Jaime welcomes back Aatash and they discuss podcasting challenges, starting things yourself, project-based learning, Aatash's new Latitude 37.8 High School and misplaced student priorities. Join the Missing Pieces in Education tribe and subscribe!

Jaime interviews stellar physical education teacher, Nels Larsen about the benefits of P.E. and why we should give it more respect. It is perhaps the most relevant and important of all school subjects - if taught the way Nels teaches it! Go to jaimerichards.org/podcast for show notes.

Jaime interviews Danielle Strachman and Michael Gibson, the innovative founders of 1517 Fund. The 1517 Fund is a venture capital firm with a twist - it specializes in funding young founders, specifically 18-25 year-old entrepreneurs (and some even younger). Beyond the basic business of funding start-ups, Danielle and Michael are revolutionaries, and perhaps even insurrectionists. In 1517, Martin Luther questioned and protested the Catholic church's selling of "indulgences," pieces of paper that, reportedly, would speed up admission into heaven. Today, the 1517 Fund questions and protests the selling of college diplomas, pieces of paper that, reportedly, speed up admission into financial fortune and a good life.

School, as we know it, will soon be obsolete. If we continue to view it merely as a place to deliver curriculum, it already is! So, what should a school be? Besides standard academic content, what should be taught there? On this episode, I talk with my daughter, first grade teacher Kylene Richards, about the most important lessons she teaches - and how we can keep brick and mortar schools relevant.

In this episode, Jaime and Aatash welcome former XQ Super School competition teammate, Carl Shan. They discuss Adam Braun's new project, Mission U. Later Jaime and Aatash consider what really is rigorous in high school. Jaime argues that it's not AP courses.

Veteran teacher Jaime Richards and first-year teacher Aatash Parikh discuss passion and purpose. Each is critical for kids to know and understand. Jaime argues that not knowing the true meaning of passion can "ruin kids' lives." Aatash makes the case for having a purpose behind your passion and how, without one, motivation wanes.

Missing Pieces author Jaime Richards interviews teacher turned principal turned teacher, Jay Jackson. Jay talks about his transition from the principal's office back into the classroom, his "Big Why" and Spartan Education.

In this podcast: - Parent-teacher conferences and student-led conferences - What we can learn about writing from, of all things, the French Revolution! - Steve Young and a possible answer to our divided nation - The introduction to our “cool words” segment. This show’s word: hygee - Overrated/underrated and whether or not having high expectations is overrated - Maria Popova’s “first learning” Links: “This is why the dog is happier”: https://onsizzle.com/i/this-is-why-the-dog-is-happier-happiness-thinking-1422963 Steve Young’s New Book: https://deseretbook.com/p/qb-my-life-behind-the-spiral?variant_id=137129-hardcover

In this podcast: 1. The LeBron James Lesson 2. Teaching Kids How to Get Power 3. Meeting Hall-of-Famer Steve Young and His Lesson for Students 4. The Maria Popova Great Thought 5. Underrated/Overrated - "Standing out and being unique" This is our first show to go live, so we'd LOVE to know what you think. Please be brutally honest. Hurt feelings make us sad, but motivated to improve!

Introduction by Jaime Richards and Aatash Parikh