Hosted by Dr. Lisa Hassler, The Brighter Side of Education: Research, Innovation, & Resources a podcast that offers innovative solutions for education challenges. We bring together research, expert insights, and practical resources to help teachers and parents tackle everything from classroom management to learning differences. Every episode focuses on turning common education challenges into opportunities for growth. Whether you're a teacher looking for fresh ideas or a parents wanting to better support your child's learning, we've got actionable strategies you can use right away.
The podcast's music was created by Brandon Picciolini from The Lonesome Family Band. You can explore more of his work on Instagram.
Music educator and researcher Richard Frank has taken these principles to heart, creating a music learning system called Play the Groove. Grounded in a unison based content approach, his work bridges traditional and non-traditional music instruction. Through this student led method, secondary students with varying skill levels and instruments collaborate to make modern day jazzy ensembles that are reengaging students around the world.