Sparking Genius
Episodes
The Power of Play: Reimagining Creativity in Schools
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Creative thinking is a core skill every learner needs. In this episode of Sparking Genius, guest host Lesa Wang speaks with two bold leaders in design...
Learning Without Walls: The Decentralized Future of Education
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The future of education is being shaped by a new set of possibilities, ones that extend beyond traditional classrooms and school systems. In this epis...
Scroll Smart: Tackling Tech’s Impact on Students
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Technology is everywhere and for today’s students, it can be both a tool and a trap. In this episode of Sparking Genius, host Dianne Drew is joined ...
Character, Competition, and the Classroom: The Role of Athletics in Education
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Student-athletes face a unique challenge: maintaining high academic standards while committing to rigorous athletic schedules. In this episode of Spa...
Accepted or Rejected? The Truth About College Admissions
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
College admissions continue to evolve in response to societal shifts, technological advancements, and changing student expectations. In this episode ...
Beyond the Lesson Plan: Mastering the Classroom
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Great teaching goes far beyond textbooks and tests—it’s about connection, adaptability, and lifelong impact. In this episode of Sparking Genius, h...
The Power of Systems Thinking in Education
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ability to think critically and connect dots across disciplines has never been more vital. In this episode of Sparking Genius, host Dianne Drew si...
Unlocking AI's Potential in Education
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The ways we can tap into the power of AI are growing and changing every day – which raises important questions about how to best utilize and regulat...
Welcome to Season 2 of Sparking Genius
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to truly inspire a student? Here at Dwight Schools, we believe it starts with recognizing the unique potential in every child. Welco...
The Landscape of AI in Education
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As the AI phenomenon continues to rise and have vast effects across so many industries, the question stands: what effects will it have in the world of...
Fostering Global Citizenship through International Education
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The recent growth of private schools around the world has been remarkable – especially in Asia. In this episode of “Sparking Genius,” we welcome...
Supporting Students In and Beyond the Classroom
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Schools are more than places for learning - and students need support with their mental health in addition to their academics. In this episode of “S...
The Benefits of Online Learning
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Over the past several years, a new way of learning has swept through the world: online learning. First, it was borne of necessity due to COVID lockdow...
How the IB Curriculum Helps Students Thrive
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Since the 1970’s when Dwight adopted the Diploma Program, we have recognized the significance and power of the International Baccalaureate curriculu...
Helping Students Find Their Spark
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a core educational philosophy we embrace at all of our Dwight Schools worldwide that forms the foundation for everything we do: the “Spark...
Welcome to Sparking Genius
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Since the founding of the first Dwight School in 1872, our mission to ignite the spark of genius in every child has never wavered — nor has our comm...