Living On The Edge Of Chaos

ACCESS THE SHOWAll platforms & past episodes: https://coffeeforthebrain.com/podcasts/Direct Link to This Episode: https://coffeeforthebrain.com/212/YouTubeTakeawaysAuthentic learning is about process, not polish. Messy work is real work.We don’t need to reinvent the wheel—we need to reconnect with what matters in learning.Students need to see themselves in their work and communities.Teachers are not meant to be the sole experts—bring in community voices.There’s power in learning “out loud” and sharing what we don’t know.Start with tiny experiments and let curiosity lead.Real change in schools begins with relationships and relevance.Chapters00:00 - Intro to Laura Williams and Authentic Learning04:38 - What Does “Authentic” Really Mean in Education?08:22 - Lessons from Educator Partnerships12:10 - Connecting Students with Community Experts16:55 - Project-Based Learning Without Perfection21:43 - Barriers to Authenticity in School Systems26:02 - Starting with Tiny Experiments29:11 - The Role of Curiosity and