{"podcast":{"title":"The Private School Leader Podcast","slug":"the-private-school-leader-podcast-5763378","podcast_index_feed_id":5763378,"rss_url":"https://app.kajabi.com/podcasts/2147506901/feed","website_url":"https://www.theprivateschoolleader.com/podcasts/the-private-school-leader-podcast","image_url":"https://kajabi-storefronts-production.kajabi-cdn.com/kajabi-storefronts-production/site/2147591848/podcasts/g2xZzlyoQd6xyeYS8OFi_Show_Art-1.png","author":"Mark Minkus","episode_count":198,"summary":"The Private School Leader Podcast exists to help you go from SURVIVING to THRIVING as you lead your school. Do you ever feel lonely and isolated in your role as a private school leader? Do you wish that you could get back to what really energizes you (making a difference in the lives of your students)? Do you want to have a long AND fulfilling career in private school education? Are you an aspiring Head of School and you want to accelerate your leadership growth? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions then the Private School Leader Podcast is for you! Your host, Mark Minkus, has been a private school leader for over 30 years. He’s been where you are. He’s been in the hospital with ulcers. He’s had his daughters ask, “Dad, when do we get to see you instead of the back of your laptop?” About 10 years ago, Mark went from surviving to thriving and he is here to help you do the same! You will learn step by step strategies to effectively deal with difficult parents, overcome burnout, change your school’s culture, increase your productivity, improve teacher morale and more! Most importantly, you will learn how to effectively lead your school while still taking care of your mind,…","last_synced_at":"2026-08-02T10:20:37.857697+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-private-school-leader-podcast-5763378"},"episode":{"title":"Episode 193: Is Your School Ready For The \"Unplugged Movement\" And \"The Digital Delusion\" Backlash?","slug":"episode-193-is-your-school-ready-for-the-unplugged-movement-and-the-digital-delusion-backlash","published_at":"2026-06-27T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-private-school-leader-podcast-5763378/episode-193-is-your-school-ready-for-the-unplugged-movement-and-the-digital-delusion-backlash","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-private-school-leader-podcast-5763378","url":"https://www.theprivateschoolleader.com/podcasts/the-private-school-leader-podcast/episodes/2149223731","audio_url":"https://app.kajabi.com/podcasts/medias/2149223731.mp3","summary":"I want to begin with a prediction. I believe that over the next two years, one of the biggest conversations in independent and private schools will be answering the following question: “How much technology actually belongs in the classroom? For almost twenty years, schools have raced toward more technology. We have become 1:1 and we have purchased iPads and online curriculums and apps and other types of educational technology. Of course, this has led to more screen time, especially during COVID. A growing movement has emerged that many people are calling the \"Unplugged Movement.\" At the same time, a new book called The Digital Delusion by neuroscientist Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath has become one of the most talked-about books in education circles. The important things to remember are: Your parents are going to hear about this book. Your parents and board members are going to hear about the unplugged movement. Your teachers are going to ask questions. If you're not prepared, someone else will create the narrative for you. On today’s episode of the PSLP I am going to ask you a question. Is your school ready for the \"Unplugged\" Movement\" and \"The Digital Delusion\" Backlash? The structure of today’s episode: Explain the “Unplugged Movement” Discuss the book The Digital Delusion and why it matters 4 Reasons Why This Matters For Private Schools 4 Strategies For Private School Leaders Thank you for listening to the podcast every week. You are making a difference in the lives of the students, teachers and parents at your school. I know that what you do is difficult, exhausting and lonely. Your hard work inspires me to keep making weekly content to try to encourage and inspire you as you serve your school. Thanks for all you do, Mark Minkus If you like the podcast, please write a…","meta_description":"I want to begin with a prediction. 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