What if the way we "teach" is actually training kids to comply—not to think?

In this STRAIGHT TALK episode, we expose how outdated school norms—from silent lunches to rigid grading—are failing to prepare kids for a rapidly changing world. If you're an educator, parent, or changemaker wondering why students are disengaged, this episode is your wake-up call.

- Learn which "normal" school practices are actually harmful—and why.

- Discover how real education starts with connection, not control.

- Explore the radical, real-life blueprint one school used to rewrite the rules and raise empowered, empathetic humans.

Hit play to uncover what needs to change in schools—and how you can be part of building something better.

Plant the Change is a podcast about healthier living, plant-based eating, sustainable choices, and compassionate education. Each episode offers insights on plant-based nutrition, conscious parenting, vegan values, and animal rescue—giving parents, families, educators, and changemakers the tools to raise health-conscious, emotionally intelligent kids. Rooted in the principles of Compassionate Humane Education, Plant the Change helps inspire the next generation of eco-friendly, compassionate changemakers.

Our Compassionate Humane Education (CHE) Framework at CHEImpact.org is now available for schools, sanctuaries, educational programs, and families who want to bring kindness, empathy, and compassion-centered learning into their own communities. Whether you’re an educator, a parent, or part of an animal rescue or sanctuary team, the CHE Framework provides ready-to-use tools that uplift learning environments and build a more compassionate world. For more information or to enroll, visit www.CHEImpact.org today.

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