Episodes - Our Excellent Educational Edventure

Season 2 Episode 4: Rick and Nick’s Excellent EdVenture

Summary In this conversation, Nick and Nicholas Indeglio discuss the evolving landscape of education, focusing on recent research that highlights the importance of collaborative learning and structured teaching. They explore…

Season 2 Episode 13: Rick and Nick’s Excellent EdVenture

Summary In this conversation, Nick and Nicholas Indeglio discuss the complexities of counseling, particularly the pitfalls of giving advice. They explore the case of a counseling applicant named Jake, who…

Season 2 Episode 12: Rick and Nick’s Excellent EdVenture: The Research

Season 2 Episode 12: Rick and Nick's Excellent EdVenture: The Research Summary: The conversation delves into the decline in independent activity as a cause of the mental health crisis among…

Season 2 Episode 11: The Blog “Turn the Other Cheek”

Season 2 Episode 11: The Blog "Turn the Other Cheek" - Navigating Conflict with Grace Summary: The conversation covers a range of topics, including summer activities, family updates, wrestling, and…

Season 2 Episode 10 – The Wisdom – Brian Wendler’s Disarming and Building Relationships with Students

Summary In this conversation, Rick and Nick discuss a video by educator Brian Mendler, who shares strategies for working with oppositional defiant kids. They highlight Mendler's engaging presentation style…

Season 2 Episode 9: The Blog – “Human Knots”

Summary: The conversation discusses the human knot team-building exercise and its significance in fostering communication, problem-solving, and resilience. It explores the importance of meaningful conversations and learning from others'…

Season 2 Episode 8: Rick and Nick’s Excellent EdVenture (Every Rose Has Its Thorn: Sports Movies)

Summary: In this conversation, Nick and Rick discuss their favorite sports movies. They cover a wide range of films, including St. Ralph, The Wrestler, The Cutting Edge, and Over the…

Season 2 Episode 7: Rick and Nick’s Excellent EdVenture (The Blog)

Summary: This conversation explores the power of simplicity and small actions in various aspects of life, including relationships, cooking, and education. The hosts discuss the importance of building strong relationships…

Season 2 Episode 6: Rick and Nick’s Excellent EdVenture (The Research)

Summary: In this conversation, Nick and Rick discuss the impact of tone of voice on student learning. They celebrate Rick's birthday and share a hiking adventure in the Superstition Mountains.…