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ERRR #069. Andy Sprakes on Expeditionary Learning, Crew, and Beautiful Work

·1 hr 25 min·5 clips

XP students interviewed miners and published a book that now sits on a geologist's prized bookshelf.

Host Ollie Lovell interviews Andy Sprakes, co-founder of XP School, about their innovative expeditionary learning model. They discuss how XP integrates character development, community projects, and academic rigor through practices like crew, student-led conferences, and cross-disciplinary expeditions. Andy shares stories of student impact, from publishing books on local history to addressing social justice, and outlines plans to spread their methods globally.

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A patient case for crews, accountability, and work students can stand behind.

Andy Sprakes frames Expeditionary Learning as a school-wide approach built around crews, accountability, and purposeful work that students can take pride in.

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If you want a clear look at crew, accountability, and the work behind beautiful student projects, press play.

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