Sometimes disruption isn’t about big programs or sweeping reforms—it’s about moments. In this Disrupt Education episode, Peter and Alli reflect on their powerful conversation with Dr. Karen Baptiste (Preschool to Prison documentary) and unpack why teacher efficacy and collective efficacy are the true game-changers for students.From a little girl inspired by a female skydiver, to educators choosing joy in October’s “doldrums,” this episode dives into why mindset matters more than metrics. If you’re an educator, leader, or student wondering how to bring joy back into learning spaces, this conversation will give you the energy and strategies to keep going.👉 Learn why suspending disbelief, asking “what can students do?,” and empowering teachers to lead with joy are some of the simplest but most powerful ways to disrupt education.Explore more: www.disrupteducationpodcast.comKey ThemesSkydiving & moments of disruptionDr. K’s call to create joy in schoolsTeacher efficacy vs. parental involvement mythsWhy October is the “doldrums” of the school yearCollective efficacy as a system-level game changerSuspending disbelief to unlock possibilitiesLanguage, labels, and shifting deficit mindsetsWhy educators need to get over themselves to create changeChoosing joy as a leadership moveEmpowering teachers → empowering students
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