237 - Giving the Gift of Place with Teton Science Schools

Today, the Getting Smart team is bringing you another fantastic throwback episode from the Getting Smart Podcast vault! And given that it's the holiday season, it only makes sense to share an episode that's all about giving the gift of place. This special episode was recorded while Tom and Emily spent time in Jackson, Wyoming, at a writing retreat with Nate McClennon, the VP of Education and Innovation at Teton Science Schools. When Tom and Emily arrived at the school, they got to speak with both Nate McClennon and Cristen Girard, the host of the Murie Ranch in Grand Teton National Park. Together, they dive into the six aspects of place-based education at Teton Science Schools and discuss the guidebook they're writing. They also explain their hopes for the impact that Murie Ranch will have on students, what all educators should know about place-based learning, what exactly defines "place" education and all the reasons why place-based education is so powerful, impactful, and relevant today. Key Takeaways: [:14] All about today's throwback episode! [1:18] Cristen introduces herself and explains what the Murie Ranch is. [2:48] The famous people that have spent time at the Robin's...