Genius Factor Academy Season 2 Premiere episode features non-other than Chancellor David Banks of the NYC Department of Education, the largest schools system in the United States of America. Torrance and Chancellor Banks have an amazing conversation during their Fireside Chat at the High School of Art & Design in midtown Manhattan, where they discuss strategies for reimagining the student experience in NYC. They discuss the importance of social emotional learning, specifically self-awareness, EQ-emotional intelligence and passion, and how developing a heightened sense of self-awareness empowers students on their career exploration journey. Torrance and Chancellor Banks also talked about his career pathways initiative, which is focused on creating career-connected learning opportunities for all students to help activate their passion and sense of purpose. They concluded the conversation by discussing the Chancellor's vision for ensuring all students graduate with a clear post-secondary educational plan for college, career and life. This is a 2 part conversation so make sure to listen to the Q&A segment featuring NYC students in the live audience.

PASSION TO PAYCHECK SHOW NOTES:

01:00 - 02:39 - Torrance’s Cold Open
02:40 - 03:30 - Fireside Chat Intro Feat. Leo Gordon-VP Career & Technical Education, United Federation of Teachers
03:31 - 04:40 - Fireside Chat Setup & Chancellor David Banks Welcome
04:41 - 05:56 - High School of Art & Design, CTE Visual Arts Schools (Fireside Chat Host School)
05:57 - 07:37 - Chancellor Banks "Reimagining The Student Experience" Strategic Initiative
07:38 - 10:30 - Career Connect Curriculum & Real World Exp. / School Project - Anti Smoking Campaign
10:31 - 12:03 - NYC Career & Technical Education / Rikers Island Example - Why?
12:04 - 13:05 - NYC Career & Technical Education / Real World Skillsets & Training
13:06 - 15:59 - Importance of Passion & Inspiration Within Schools
16:00 - 18:35 - Industry Partners & Career Pathways
18:36 - 19:10 - Chancellor Banks "Bright Starts & Bold Futures"
19:11 - 21:39 - Importance of Foundational Reading / The Fundamentals
21:40 - 26:00 - How To Activate Genius Within NYC Schools & Students Across The Country
26:01 - 28:05 - How Do We Get Industry Into The Classroom / 21st Century Workforce Preparation
28:06 - 30:52 - SEL / Self-Awarness & Mapping To Student Success
30:53 - 32:03 - Finding You Tribe & Importance of Time (52/Cancer)
32:04 - 34:36 - Health & Welllness of NYC Students & Familes / Support System
34:37 - 35:23 - Outro / Listen to (PART 2) Q&A with Students In The Live Audience

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