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Human Restoration Project

Human Restoration Project
Education
Education Reform
Public Education
AI In Education
Inquiry-Based Learning
Early Childhood Education
Social Emotional Learning
Restorative Practices
Human-Centered Education
Critical Thinking
Empowered Program
Innovative Learning Models
Project-Based Learning
Classroom Management
Accountability
Freedom
Mental Health
Career and Technical Education
Personalized Learning
Community Impact

Since 2018, the Human Restoration Project Podcast has reimagined education through critical, progressive, human-centered learning.

Across nearly 200 episodes, and counting, we've explored every topic in education: ungrading and alternative assessment, interdisciplinary play-based and project-based learning, SEL, education reforms and systemic school change in society with students, teachers, leade... more

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"Appalachia has a history and culture worth preserving, and a future worth pursuing," reads The Big Idea on AFP's homepage. The Appalachian Futurism Project’s mission is to leverage educational, cultural, and economic resources to develop an ecosyste... more

In case you’re not familiar at all with the Katamari video game series. As the player, you navigate this ball that starts off small at first until everything in the environment sticks to you, and by the end of a level you have entire buildings, trees... more

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At some point every exasperated teacher has thrown up their hands and repeated some version of "these kids just aren't motivated." Yet schools respond to unmotivated kids with the same toolkit every single time — carrots and sticks, points and prizes... more

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On Friday, July 31st, we hosted Dr. Ginie Servant-Miklos for a Q&A about her book Pedagogies of Collapse: A Hopeful Education for the End of the World As We Know It. This was the conclusion of our Pedagogies of Collapse book club, where we met biweek... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Jane Shore
Author, artist, education researcher, co-founder of Revolution School, founder of School of Thought
Revolution School; School of Thought
Episode: People-Based Learning w/ Dr. Jane Shore
Dr. Erika Patall
Award-winning researcher and professor of education and psychology; associate dean of research in the Rossier School of Education at the University of Southern California
University of Southern California
Episode: The Myth of the Unmotivated Student w/ Dr. Erika Patall
Ginny Servant-Miklos
Author of Pedagogies of Collapse, A Hopeful Education for the End of the World as We Know It
Episode: Pedagogies of Collapse: A Hopeful Education for the End of the World As We Know It w/ Dr. GInie Servant-Miklos
Mary Flanagan
Game designer, artist, author, researcher; founder of Tiltfactor Game Studio
Tiltfactor, MIT Press (Speculative Game Design)
Episode: The Power of Critical Play w/ Dr. Mary Flanagan
Sarah Benson
Associate Professor in Inclusion and Disabilities at University of Birmingham Campus in Dubai; Head of Subject Group for School of Education and Lecturer for Inclusion and Special Needs Programs
University of Birmingham (Dubai campus); HRP collaborator
Episode: Restoring Humanity to "Special Education": Global Perspectives on Inclusion w/ Dr. Sarah K Benson
Kelly McMahon
Kindergarten teacher at Hoover Community School, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Hoover Community School
Episode: The Future of Public Education is a Community School feat. Kelly McMahon, Jitu Brown, Angelia Ebner, and Dave Greenberg
Jitu Brown
Foundational community organizer and elected Chicago Public Schools Board member
Legacy of Vision and Education Justice (Chicago)
Episode: The Future of Public Education is a Community School feat. Kelly McMahon, Jitu Brown, Angelia Ebner, and Dave Greenberg
Angelia Ebner
Senior Policy Analyst and Community Schools Program Specialist
National Education Association (NEA)
Episode: The Future of Public Education is a Community School feat. Kelly McMahon, Jitu Brown, Angelia Ebner, and Dave Greenberg
Dave Greenberg
Community Schools Program Specialist
National Education Association (NEA)
Episode: The Future of Public Education is a Community School feat. Kelly McMahon, Jitu Brown, Angelia Ebner, and Dave Greenberg

Host

Nick Covington
Host of the Human Restoration Project Podcast; leads interviews and show discussions

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 60 ratings
  • Elevating Needed Ideas in Education

    So often I come across a voice and/or perspective with this podcast that I’ve never encountered before—and almost immediately, it becomes a mainstay in my thinking going forward. This podcast challenges educators with empathy and advocates for students with conviction. A must-listen for anyone in education. Could not recommend more!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Marcus from The Broken Copier
    United States2 years ago
  • Let’s make education more human-centered!

    This is a must-listen for all who wish to bring the humanity back to learning in our schools.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Randy Ziegenfuss
    United States4 years ago
  • Fantastic!

    A much needed platform for progressive and humanizing perspectives in education reform.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dan_H.2022
    United States4 years ago
  • Placeholder review

    I expect my rating to increase. Listened to a few episodes & looked at their site; really dig where they are coming from and the ideas they foster.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    CaseyNedry
    Japan6 years ago
  • Awesome stuff!

    "Awesome stuff! I love the multiple perspectives and views on progressive education. I will say some of the sound quality of the early podcasts is "tinny" and it can be really hard to hear Dan sometimes...but otherwise this is a fantastic ed podcast. I wish I would've had educators with this mentality when I was in school! Ended up even supporting their Patreon. 🙌🙌 "

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RLL7689
    United States9 years ago

Listeners Say

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Guests bring diverse expertise, from classroom practice to policy analysis.
Listeners appreciate the challenging, human-centered take on education reform.
Sound quality can vary in earlier episodes, but content remains impactful.

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The Myth of the Unmotivated Student w/ Dr. Erika Patall
Q: What would you change to make schools more autonomy supportive?
Internalize the concept that needs support is critical; leadership and systemic changes should enable autonomy-supportive practices across classrooms and encourage teacher collaboration with students to shape structure.
The Myth of the Unmotivated Student w/ Dr. Erika Patall
Q: How do motivation theorists who study self-determination think about it?
They propose that people have intrinsic needs for autonomy, competence, and relatedness, and that environments which support these needs lead to better engagement and learning.
The Myth of the Unmotivated Student w/ Dr. Erika Patall
Q: And why does it feel like the carrots and sticks work?
Because external motivators can yield short-term compliance, but they often don't lead to authentic engagement or deep, long-term learning; the goal is to shift toward needs-supported approaches that sustain motivation.
The Power of Critical Play w/ Dr. Mary Flanagan
Q: Can you give an example of a game that changed players' biases or perceptions?
Buffalo is used to demonstrate how a game can reduce bias and prejudice through gameplay mechanics and social science validation, often without explicit awareness that bias reduction is happening.
The Power of Critical Play w/ Dr. Mary Flanagan
Q: How did you come to make game design the focus for social change and academic analysis?
Mary describes a multidisciplinary path, combining art, history, and play, and explains how fascination with how games encode culture led to a practice of game design for social change through Tiltfactor and her scholarly work.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Human Restoration Project

What is Human Restoration Project about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Thoughtful conversations at the intersection of education reform, progressive pedagogy, and human-centered learning. Across episodes, the show frequently probes how schools can be more equitable, autonomous, and socially impactful—covering topics from community schools and inclusive practices to critical play, Montessori and alternative assessment, and broader policy debates shaping public education. Notable strengths include guest experts ranging from educators and researchers to policymakers and authors, plus a willingness to challenge orthodox schooling models with real-world case studies and action-oriented proposals. For potential listeners, the program likely appeals to education professionals and advocates seeking practical framework... more

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