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Josh Dahn: Head of School, Ad Astra School

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Josh Dahn: Head of School, Ad Astra School

Josh Dahn and his co-founder, Elon Musk, are out to disrupt the way we teach our children, and as a result, how they learn. In today’s pod, Josh walks through the reasons why change is needed and what they are doing differently. The art dealer sample lesson for elementary school kids that he explains is simply fascinating. The practical aspect of learning…

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  1. Who Is Josh Dahn at 0:00

    Joshua Dahn is the Head of School at Ad Astra, a private school in Los Angeles co-founded by Elon Musk. Full answer

  2. What Is Ad Astra School at 0:43

    Joshua Dahn and Elon Musk co-founded As Astra (which means "to the stars" in Latin). The school is based in Los Angeles, and is located on the Space X campus. Full answer

  3. What Was College Like for Joshua Dahn? at 6:18

    Joshua went to college in Miami, knew a lot of people, enjoyed his college experience, but was not putting a lot of work into his academics because he was not… Full answer

  4. What Prompted Joshua Dahn to Start Teaching, Before Ad Astra? at 12:18

    On Beyond High Street, Joshua Dahn tells David Schwab that he turned to teaching in 2008, when law school looked like a poor bet in a recession. Full answer

  5. What Is the Goal of Ad Astra School at 19:10

    To give kids authentic experiences in school and in the world. Create a forward thinking environment that kids love. Full answer

  6. How Does Ad Astra Differ for an Eight-year-old? at 21:15

    In a traditional school kids might learn about art, it's history, some geography ...etc. Full answer

  7. How Can Ad Astra Model Be Applied to Work for Public Schools at 27:00

    Kids in public schools rarely have a opportunity to have their voices heard, and that's a great place to start. Full answer

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