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Need a little inspiration around your spring break or spring season? Look no further than this two part conversation with Magaga Enos, a teacher and entrepreneur in Kenya. In this first part of a two part episode, you'll get to know Magaga and his mission. He generously shares his story and inspiration for education and building a beloved community with our Network.  We promise, you'll want to hear more from Magaga!  The Network is all about discovering the CAPS Model. The CAPS Network is a 501(c)3 supporting over 90 programs, in 23 states and 4 countries. CAPS reimagines education to be a learner centered, profession based experience that catapults young people into passion and purpose. CAPS is going where students lead.Find us!Twitter: @capsnetLinkedIn: CAPS NetworkFacebook: CAPS NetworkInstagram: @capsnetwork

Michael Horn, author of From Reopen to Reinvent and co-founder of the Clayton Christensen Institute, joins Corey in a two part series about ways to reimagine the future of education. This episode wraps up the conversation between Corey and Michael by talking about the role educators play in the new vision for education. They explore how the relationship between educator and student can change and how these changes might change the way students see their future. You can find more about Michael on his website: michaelbhorn.comYou can purchase From Reopen to Reinvent: Recreating School for Every ChildListen to his podcasts "Class Disrupted" co-hosted with Diane Tannever and "Future U" co-hosted with Jeff Selingo.Watch his YouTube channel "The Future of Education." The Network is all about discovering the CAPS Model. The CAPS Network is a 501(c)3 supporting over 90 programs, in 23 states and 4 countries. CAPS reimagines education to be a learner centered, profession based experience that catapults young people into passion and purpose. CAPS is going where students lead.Find us!Twitter: @capsnetLinkedIn: CAPS NetworkFacebook: CAPS NetworkInstagram: @capsnetwork

Michael Horn, author of From Reopen to Reinvent and co-founder of the Clayton Christensen Institute, joins Corey in a two part series about ways to reimagine the future of education. This first episode is about the possibilities for education institutions and community to find synergy and for academics to collaborate with building social capital and durable skills. You won't want to miss this full conversation!You can find more about Michael on his website: michaelbhorn.comYou can purchase From Reopen to Reinvent: Recreating School for Every ChildListen to his podcasts "Class Disrupted" co-hosted with Diane Tannever and "Future U" co-hosted with Jeff Selingo.Watch his YouTube channel "The Future of Education." The Network is all about discovering the CAPS Model. The CAPS Network is a 501(c)3 supporting over 90 programs, in 23 states and 4 countries. CAPS reimagines education to be a learner centered, profession based experience that catapults young people into passion and purpose. CAPS is going where students lead.Find us!Twitter: @capsnetLinkedIn: CAPS NetworkFacebook: CAPS NetworkInstagram: @capsnetwork

Jennifer Lindsey and Joe Whalen talk about the interdisciplinary approach to food science they created at the Blue Valley CAPS program. Jennifer, the Chief Marketing and Digital Officer at Corbion, is a food scientist with a vision for the future of her industry. Joe is a multi-talented, multi-discipline scientist and CAPS instructor. Together they created an opportunity for students to explore the intersection of science, business, health, economics and government. The Network is all about discovering the CAPS Model. The CAPS Network is a 501(c)3 supporting over 90 programs, in 23 states and 4 countries. CAPS reimagines education to be a learner centered, profession based experience that catapults young people into passion and purpose. CAPS is going where students lead.Find us!Twitter: @capsnetLinkedIn: CAPS NetworkFacebook: CAPS NetworkInstagram: @capsnetwork

Addison Brandau shares her experience exploring passions and discovering new ones through the Future of Foods class at Blue Valley CAPS. Corey and Addison swap stories about field trips, connections and awesome collaboration happening between Addison's class and leading industry partners. You'll be inspired by the creativity, resilience and courage in Addison's stories.  The Network is all about discovering the CAPS Model. The CAPS Network is a 501(c)3 supporting over 90 programs, in 23 states and 4 countries. CAPS reimagines education to be a learner centered, profession based experience that catapults young people into passion and purpose. CAPS is going where students lead.Find us!Twitter: @capsnetLinkedIn: CAPS NetworkFacebook: CAPS NetworkInstagram: @capsnetwork

Have you ever really thought about how your environment sets the culture you live and work in? Lene Jensby Lange has. On this episode of The Network, Corey talks with our friend Lene, owner and director at Autens - an education consulting and design group in Denmark. Corey and Lene talk all things education innovation: HundrED's Global Collection, learning space and design. The Network is all about discovering the CAPS Model. The CAPS Network is a 501(c)3 supporting over 90 programs, in 23 states and 4 countries. CAPS reimagines education to be a learner centered, profession based experience that catapults young people into passion and purpose. CAPS is going where students lead.Find us!Twitter: @capsnetLinkedIn: CAPS NetworkFacebook: CAPS NetworkInstagram: @capsnetwork

Corey and Alisa are back stateside and ready to chat all things HundrED Summit. The CAPS Network was named one of the 100 educational innovations to watch in 2023 by HundrED.org. This exciting recognition brings with it an opportunity to connect with global education movements. In this podcast episode Corey and Alisa share some of the messages they heard while at the Global Summit and begin to outline some of the work they hope to do to bring those messages back to the CAPS Network. The Network is all about discovering the CAPS Model. The CAPS Network is a 501(c)3 supporting over 90 programs, in 23 states and 4 countries. CAPS reimagines education to be a learner centered, profession based experience that catapults young people into passion and purpose. CAPS is going where students lead.Find us!Twitter: @capsnetLinkedIn: CAPS NetworkFacebook: CAPS NetworkInstagram: @capsnetwork

Listen to Corey on the road! In this episode Corey talks with Alissa Cheek, director and lead innovator with Cherokee County CAPS in Murphy, NC. Alissa paints the picture of the wonderful work her programs have already done at all grade levels and how she envisions CAPS supporting her school's innovative work. This is a conversation about embracing responsiveness and building alongside stakeholders.  The Network is all about discovering the CAPS Model. The CAPS Network is a 501(c)3 supporting over 90 programs, in 23 states and 4 countries. CAPS reimagines education to be a learner centered, profession based experience that catapults young people into passion and purpose. CAPS is going where students lead.Find us!Twitter: @capsnetLinkedIn: CAPS NetworkFacebook: CAPS NetworkInstagram: @capsnetwork

Chris McNeil, Director of Career and Technical Education at Kansas City Public Schools is a man with a vision. In this episode of The Network, Chris outlines how CAPS and professional learning experiences will impact his students' futures. Chris and Corey talk everything from marketing your program to the vision for 2030 and more. This conversation is full of insight. Every few minutes there is another gem to spark deeper thought for stakeholders across the education ecosystem. Get ready to be inspired! The Network is all about discovering the CAPS Model. The CAPS Network is a 501(c)3 supporting over 90 programs, in 23 states and 4 countries. CAPS reimagines education to be a learner centered, profession based experience that catapults young people into passion and purpose. CAPS is going where students lead.Find us!Twitter: @capsnetLinkedIn: CAPS NetworkFacebook: CAPS NetworkInstagram: @capsnetwork

Connectivity, communication and community are at the heart of Network partner visits. Corey and Alisa give you an inside peak at the intentionality and method of travel season: a time where they are on-site with directors, instructors and students. They look at how the 5 Core Values show up in each program and talk about observations from the first visits of the year.If you have every wanted to know what car conversations sound like between the Executive Director and Network Coordinator, here is your sneak peak! The Network is all about discovering the CAPS Model. The CAPS Network is a 501(c)3 supporting over 90 programs, in 23 states and 4 countries. CAPS reimagines education to be a learner centered, profession based experience that catapults young people into passion and purpose. CAPS is going where students lead.Find us!Twitter: @capsnetLinkedIn: CAPS NetworkFacebook: CAPS NetworkInstagram: @capsnetwork

We are celebrating 50 episodes of The Network and we couldn't have asked for a better guest for this milestone!Corey is joined by Taylor Shead, Founder and CEO of STEMuli Studios, a game- based learning metaverse company. This episode is full of audacious dreams that are probably going to come true because of the mission and hard work of people like Taylor and the CAPS Network family. Taylor shares her vision for what technology, the metaverse and education will look like in the next 10 years. The possibilities are powerful and endless.For more information about Taylor and Stemuli check out these resources:Stemuli.netThe Dallas Morning News The Network is all about discovering the CAPS Model. The CAPS Network is a 501(c)3 supporting over 90 programs, in 23 states and 4 countries. CAPS reimagines education to be a learner centered, profession based experience that catapults young people into passion and purpose. CAPS is going where students lead.Find us!Twitter: @capsnetLinkedIn: CAPS NetworkFacebook: CAPS NetworkInstagram: @capsnetwork

The Network is back with season 4! Corey talks with STL CAPS Director Tim Luecke about the energy and joy coming out of the CAPS Summer Huddle. This episode has a great alumni story, reflections on learning and vision for the future. If you are looking for some energy to help start the school year, you'll find it here! The Network is all about discovering the CAPS Model. The CAPS Network is a 501(c)3 supporting over 90 programs, in 23 states and 4 countries. CAPS reimagines education to be a learner centered, profession based experience that catapults young people into passion and purpose. CAPS is going where students lead.Find us!Twitter: @capsnetLinkedIn: CAPS NetworkFacebook: CAPS NetworkInstagram: @capsnetwork

Do you know the impact a CAPS experience can have as learners move toward post-secondary opportunities? Megan Fuchs shares her powerful testimony about how she got admitted to her dream school through resilience and tenacity. Megan's story is a perfect example of how professional skills development and work-place experience gained through CAPS courses will not only serve learners beyond their high school careers, but launch them into accelerated futures.  The Network is all about discovering the CAPS Model. The CAPS Network is a 501(c)3 supporting over 90 programs, in 23 states and 4 countries. CAPS reimagines education to be a learner centered, profession based experience that catapults young people into passion and purpose. CAPS is going where students lead.Find us!Twitter: @capsnetLinkedIn: CAPS NetworkFacebook: CAPS NetworkInstagram: @capsnetwork

The CAPS Network knows that finding passion is at the center of what makes our model successful. Today's guest, Erik Lindbergh, shares his story of finding passion and purpose with Corey. Erik's is an incredible story about resilience, curiosity and future forward thinking. And if you haven't heard, Erik will be one of our keynote speakers at this summer's CAPS Network Huddle!For more information about Erik's work check out the Lindbergh Foundation and VerdeGo Aero.To listen to Erik's podcast "The Lindberghs" hosted with his wife, Lyn anywhere you find your podcasts.To learn more about the Summer Huddle and how to register to join visit the new CAPS Network website. The Network is all about discovering the CAPS Model. The CAPS Network is a 501(c)3 supporting over 90 programs, in 23 states and 4 countries. CAPS reimagines education to be a learner centered, profession based experience that catapults young people into passion and purpose. CAPS is going where students lead.Find us!Twitter: @capsnetLinkedIn: CAPS NetworkFacebook: CAPS NetworkInstagram: @capsnetwork

Corey is joined by dynamo Sylvia Lopez in this catch up conversation with the alumna. Sylvia is half of the Jotted team, winners of the Red Bull Basement Global Innovation Challenge. Sylvia tells us about the experience of being announced global winner in Istanbul, Turkey and how her journey through CAPS prepared her for innovation on the global stage. Sylvia also shares how her definition of success has changed and gives us an updated moonshot vision. Don't miss this catch up! The Network is all about discovering the CAPS Model. The CAPS Network is a 501(c)3 supporting over 90 programs, in 23 states and 4 countries. CAPS reimagines education to be a learner centered, profession based experience that catapults young people into passion and purpose. CAPS is going where students lead.Find us!Twitter: @capsnetLinkedIn: CAPS NetworkFacebook: CAPS NetworkInstagram: @capsnetwork

Have you heard? The CAPS Network has launched a new version of our website today! Our friend Tom Vander Ark recently visited CAPS programs in the Kansas City metro area and got a sneak peak at our new website. Read his reaction to our work and the new website at Getting Smart. In honor of the exciting opportunities for engagement with our new website, today's episode pulls excerpts from our feature documentary Where Students Lead. If you like the comments and stories you hear on this episode, visit our website at yourcapsnetwork.org to engage with the full film. The Network is all about discovering the CAPS Model. The CAPS Network is a 501(c)3 supporting over 90 programs, in 23 states and 4 countries. CAPS reimagines education to be a learner centered, profession based experience that catapults young people into passion and purpose. CAPS is going where students lead.Find us!Twitter: @capsnetLinkedIn: CAPS NetworkFacebook: CAPS NetworkInstagram: @capsnetwork

Today is short but packed with opportunities to engage with the CAPS story. We are headed for a big Network launch next week which includes a special episode of our podcast. Check out Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn everyday leading up to next week's launch. We will be sharing stories from students, instructors and stakeholders about their CAPS Story. Use the hashtags #capsnet #wherestudentslead and #mycapsstory on socials to share your experiences, too! The Network is all about discovering the CAPS Model. The CAPS Network is a 501(c)3 supporting over 90 programs, in 23 states and 4 countries. CAPS reimagines education to be a learner centered, profession based experience that catapults young people into passion and purpose. CAPS is going where students lead.Find us!Twitter: @capsnetLinkedIn: CAPS NetworkFacebook: CAPS NetworkInstagram: @capsnetwork

Have you ever wondered how CAPS manages to act on the big ideas generated by students and instructors? Meet PJ Tuma and Jennifer Bauer. They are the two who make Blue Valley CAPS possible. PJ is the registrar and bookkeeper at BV CAPS and Jennifer is the business development specialist. Both support the day-to-day operations of students, classrooms and instructors. They also have counterparts at many of our CAPS affiliate partners. This episode pulls back the curtain to reveal how and why these administrative support positions are essential to helping CAPS be innovative and fast moving. The Network is all about discovering the CAPS Model. The CAPS Network is a 501(c)3 supporting over 90 programs, in 23 states and 4 countries. CAPS reimagines education to be a learner centered, profession based experience that catapults young people into passion and purpose. CAPS is going where students lead.Find us!Twitter: @capsnetLinkedIn: CAPS NetworkFacebook: CAPS NetworkInstagram: @capsnetwork

Are you dreaming about the future of education? So are Tom Vander Ark, Corey and the whole CAPS Network. Listen into this conversation for insights into how education is already shifting toward the future and what may be on the horizon for the next generation of learners. Tom Vander Ark of Getting Smart shares his discoveries as he and his team connect with educational innovators all over the world. This episode is full of affirmations for the work Network partners are already doing. If you are not already a Network partner, here are the reasons you should explore our 5 core values. The Network is all about discovering the CAPS Model. The CAPS Network is a 501(c)3 supporting over 90 programs, in 23 states and 4 countries. CAPS reimagines education to be a learner centered, profession based experience that catapults young people into passion and purpose. CAPS is going where students lead.Find us!Twitter: @capsnetLinkedIn: CAPS NetworkFacebook: CAPS NetworkInstagram: @capsnetwork

Have you ever wanted more insight to how CAPS and the CAPS Network began? Ever wonder how big questions got answered? Are you wondering how to get a major stakeholder on board with your new profession-based learning program? This episode with Clint Robinson of Black & Veatch, a long time friend and advocate of the CAPS model, has your answers. Clint and Corey's discussion illustrates the ambitious beginnings of our values and model. It doesn't stop there. Corey and Clint explore how the Network can and will continue to engage stakeholders in the work of the future. The Network is all about discovering the CAPS Model. The CAPS Network is a 501(c)3 supporting over 90 programs, in 23 states and 4 countries. CAPS reimagines education to be a learner centered, profession based experience that catapults young people into passion and purpose. CAPS is going where students lead.Find us!Twitter: @capsnetLinkedIn: CAPS NetworkFacebook: CAPS NetworkInstagram: @capsnetwork