Element is Everything

Terri Novacek of Element Education connects with educators, parents, researchers, and authors to discuss the mindset and behaviors that help us discover and develop our element– that place where interests and talents collide so the heart, mind, and body work together to do good and feel good.

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Feb. 11, 2026

Positive Solutions with Jane Nelsen

What began in the early 80s out of necessity continues to grow and help parents, spouses, educators, and managers find solutions with dignity and respect. Terri speaks with Jane Nelsen, founder of the Positive Discipline Asso...

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Dec. 6, 2025

AI and Keeping Your Element Real

AI is everywhere, but are we helping kids use it wisely?Terri speaks with Jeff Riley of Day of AI about AI safety, AI literacy, and how teachers and parents can keep kids learning authentic in a digital world.

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Nov. 10, 2025

Blake Boles: The World I'd Like to Live In Pt. 2

Terri continues the conversation of self-directed learning with Blake Boles as he shares his thoughts on consensual schooling, intensive parenting, hard fun, and the importance of peer groups.

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Oct. 27, 2025

Blake Boles: The World I'd Like to Live In

Terri dives into the topic of self-directed learning as Blake Boles shares his notion of consensual schooling, intensive parenting, hard fun, and the importance of peer groups.

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Oct. 27, 2025

Adventures in Self-Directed Learning with Blake Boles

Terri dives into the topic of self-directed learning as Blake Boles shares his notion of consensual schooling, intensive parenting, hard fun, and the importance of peer groups.

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