What happens when the classroom is inside a cell? On this episode of Hall Pass to Nowhere, we tackle the urgent issue of education in prison. Guest Khaled Ashraf joins us to dismantle the myths surrounding inmate learners and highlight the systemic failures that lead to the "school-to-prison pipeline."

We explore how trauma and poverty contribute to educational failure and why rigorous education in prison is the most effective tool we have for rehabilitation. From literacy programs to college degrees, discover how learning is unlocking potential behind bars.

Key Topics:

• The School-to-Prison Pipeline
• Reducing Recidivism through Learning
• Trauma-Informed Teaching in Corrections

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The Bad Boy of Early Childhood Education: Ron Shuali

He calls himself the bad boy of early childhood education—and after this conversation, you'll understand why.

Ron Shuali has earned his title as the bad boy of early childhood education by doing what few dare: challenging everything we think we know about teaching young children. As founder of Yogarate and the revolutionary Unpd movement, this bad boy of early childhood education is on a mission to transform classrooms worldwide.

WHAT WE COVER:
• Why Ron proudly calls himself the bad boy of early childhood education
• How the bad boy of early childhood education created Yogarate
• The Unpd movement and why educators are joining this bad boy of early childhood education
• Breaking free from worksheet culture in preschool
• How movement and mindfulness change child development
• Practical strategies from the bad boy of early childhood education
• The future of early learning according to this industry disruptor

ABOUT RON SHUALI – THE BAD BOY OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION:
Ron Shuali didn't set out to become the bad boy of early childhood education. But after years of watching traditional methods fail children, he couldn't stay silent. As founder of Yogarate—a groundbreaking program combining yoga and karate for young children—and the Unpd movement, this bad boy of early childhood education has inspired thousands of teachers to rethink everything.

CONNECT WITH THE BAD BOY OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION:
https://unprofessionaldevelopment.wtf/
https://www.youtube.com/user/shualife
https://www.instagram.com/ron_shuali_m.ed/?hl=en

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Is that student "acting out," or are they experiencing sensory overload? 🧠 In this eye-opening episode of Hall Pass to Nowhere, we sit down with sensory experts Donna Redman and Cynthia Duffy to uncover the "Secret Genius" of sensory processing.

We challenge the traditional view of classroom behavior, exploring how sensory needs—from the tag on a shirt to the hum of a fluorescent light—impact learning and executive function. If you are a teacher, parent, or admin trying to support neurodiverse students, this conversation will change how you see your classroom.

In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ The "Secret Genius" Framework: Why sensory sensitivity is a strength, not a deficit. ✅ Behavior vs. Biology: How to distinguish between defiance and dysregulation. ✅ Heavy Work & Proprioception: Practical tools to calm the nervous system instantly. ✅ The Executive Function

Connection: Why you can't teach a dysregulated brain. ✅ Self-Advocacy: Teaching students to own their sensory profile.

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