Teens on the Edge
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Learning on the Edge
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Tim and Todd will dive into the mysterious and little understood world of Adolescents. Why do teens get a bad rap for their collective behavior? Why do they choose to behave in often shocking ways? How does this impact learning? How can we use adolescents as a "teachable moment" to really connect with teens and make a difference in their lives? They will also discuss the latest Ken Robinson speech from Ted Talks and his view of educational reform. This will be an edge-ucational hour of radio!
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