The What School Could Be Podcast

Josh Reppun Productions

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Denver Public Schools

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Episodes appear every two weeks.

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Publishes	Twice monthly	Episodes	185	Founded	7 years ago
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169. Harper Klassen is Dreaming Big Dreams

Listeners, earlier this year I participated in a virtual event called Eye on Student Protagonism, hosted by education author and consultant, Jennifer D. Klein. The format was simple. Invite young people to showcase their school projects, surround the... more

29 Jun 2026 • 1 hr 17 min • Most popular

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168. The Bright Colors of Becoming, with Norah DeMello

RECOMMENDED: WATCH THE SHORT FILM, NOTHING BEFORE YOU LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE. AND, READ THE SHORT STORY, "MARRY ME, GEORGIA." Listeners, given my love of all things media production, I am super stoked to bring you today’s guest, Norah DeMello, a scre... more

31 May 2026 • 1 hr 17 min

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167. In Doing, One Learns, with John Henry Collins

Dr. Kyra Caldwell Templeton, the Atlanta Public Schools Program Director of Student Engagement and Co-Advisor of the Student Advisory Council, is someone I 100% trust when it comes to understanding what authentic student voice actually looks like ins... more

17 May 2026 • 1 hr 18 min

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166. Leading by Learning on the EDGE, with Scarlet and Morgan

Listeners, this episode marks the beginning of what I am calling Josh’s Chapter Six. I am choosing this road less traveled because I’m less interested in talking about what school could be, and more interested in what happens when young people are ac... more

4 May 2026 • 1 hr 20 min

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Recent Guests

Norah DeMello

Screenwriting major at Chapman University; writer and filmmaker

Chapman University, Dodge College of Film and Media Arts

Episode: 168. The Bright Colors of Becoming, with Norah DeMello

John Henry Collins

Sophomore at North Atlanta High School; Eagle Scout; APS Student Advisory Council member; theater production manager

Atlanta Public Schools, North Atlanta High School

Episode: 167. In Doing, One Learns, with John Henry Collins

Scarlet Langhorst

Senior at Liberty High School, EDGE Microschool leader

EDGE Microschool, Liberty Public Schools

Episode: 166. Leading by Learning on the EDGE, with Scarlet and Morgan

Morgan Yeates

Junior at Liberty High School, EDGE Microschool leader

EDGE Microschool, Liberty Public Schools

Episode: 166. Leading by Learning on the EDGE, with Scarlet and Morgan

Kaelynn Liu

Student at ISM and Futures Committee member

International School Manila

Episode: 165. Kaelynn Liu (14) and Landon Zhou (17) - International School Manila, Futures Committee

Landon Zhou

Student at ISM and Futures Committee member

International School Manila

Episode: 165. Kaelynn Liu (14) and Landon Zhou (17) - International School Manila, Futures Committee

Allianna Walters

National President, Educators Rising

Educators Rising

Episode: 164. Allianna Walters: President, National Educators Rising, Class of 2026

Jose Carrillo

Educators Rising member and former National Student President

Educators Rising

Episode: 164. Allianna Walters: President, National Educators Rising, Class of 2026

Samantha Colvin

Student Research Fellow, St. Andrew's Center for Transformative Teaching and Learning

Episode: 163. Plain-Spoken Thoughts on Transforming Teaching and Learning from Sam and Marin

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 75 ratings

Education brightest spots!
I adore this show and the bright spots it captures in education and learning!! It’s so easy to get caught up in what school isn’t… or how negative things are. But this show captures what school could be. AND what could be school. I love it 🧡
Apple Podcasts
5
JelloWogger
United States2 years ago
First listen and I’m hooked!
This podcast hits home for me as an educator who wants more out of the educational experience! I am already hooked after only listening to my first episode.
Apple Podcasts
5
Peers not Fears
United States4 years ago
Josh is amazing!
In the first podcast, Josh mentioned a moment in time where he took learning to another level with online discussions and taking learning beyond the four walls of the classroom at LP. I was there, 18 years ago, when he had the courage to make a difference. Looking forward to listening to all the segments hosted by Josh, he is a Innovative, deep thinker.
Apple Podcasts
5
thetravhi
United States4 years ago
Inspiring stories!
Josh Reppun has shared so many inspiring stories of educators in Hawaii or those who are impacting education in some way or other. Each episode I’ve listened to is different; his questions and the conversations capture the individuality of each guest. Keep them coming, Josh!
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5
NewLevles?
United States5 years ago
Smart, Insightful, and Super Enjoyable!
This podcast is such fun to listen to. Host, Josh Reppun, is masterful in his engagement with guests and listeners. Every episode leaves me feeling energized and inspired. Love that he gives listeners options for what to listen to - whether it’s a shorter episode, or a lengthier conversation. This is a show I keep coming back as a faithful part of my education and inspiration rotation.
Apple Podcasts
5
Stephanie Malia
United States5 years ago

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Show highlights innovative education with practical, real-world examples.

Hosts are engaging and thoughtful, drawing out meaningful stories from guests.

Listeners feel inspired and hopeful about the future of schooling.

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Apple Podcasts	#141	Philippines/Education/How To
Apple Podcasts	#170	Israel/Education/How To
Apple Podcasts	#219	Brazil/Education/How To

Talking Points

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146. Dr. Jason Van Heukelum's Passion for Multiple Choices

Q: Jason, what does high expectations and high community mean for a parent in your community?

High expectations mean pushing students to reach their full potential while also nurturing a supportive, family-like culture where adults support and hold one another accountable, ensuring students thrive academically and personally.

152. A Vision for What Teaching Could Be, with ASU's Carole Basile

Q: What are the next steps or policy moves you'd like to see to scale this approach?

The key moves are permission and reduced barriers rather than sweeping policy changes. Leaders can authorize autonomy with accountability, and states can signal support, provide necessary resources, and remove impediments so schools can implement team-based models at scale.

152. A Vision for What Teaching Could Be, with ASU's Carole Basile

Q: What does a team-based classroom look like for teachers, students, and families?

A team-based classroom brings together multiple teachers and specialists who plan collaboratively, use dynamic grouping, and share responsibility for all students' outcomes. It emphasizes autonomous, student-centered inquiry, with families seeing a cohesive, coordinated approach rather than a single teacher in isolation.

152. A Vision for What Teaching Could Be, with ASU's Carole Basile

Q: When you talk about honoring variance, what does that mean in practice inside a learning environment?

Honoring variance means designing systems that accept multiple pathways for learning, ensure students and teachers can pursue diverse interests, and restructure time and space so that learning isn't locked into a single, linear path. It involves flexible schedules, project-based inquiry, and acknowledging that different students learn in different ways.

151. Deeper Learning and Mastery at Red Bridge, with Orly Friedman

Q: How does Red Bridge view the role of emails and communication in a modern school?

Orly argues that extra email workload creates friction and questions whether a message truly needs to be communicated, suggesting deliberate friction can prompt more thoughtful and purposeful communication.

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A conversational show focused on learner-centered education, student voice, and real-world learning. Episodes spotlight student leaders, educators, and innovators who reimagine how schooling could work—from project-based and inquiry-driven approaches to community partnerships and global perspectives. Notable throughlines include hands-on learning, mentorship, belonging, and practical reforms that bridge classroom ideas with real-world impact. The host draws out vivid stories, actionable ideas, and long-term visions for education, making it useful for practitioners, policymakers, and researchers exploring learner-centered systems and humane school design.

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3. Scarlet Langhorst
4. Morgan Yeates
5. Kaelynn Liu
6. Landon Zhou
7. Allianna Walters
8. Jose Carrillo

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