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Education Disruption

Rachel Babcock, Josh Charpentier

Booking Overview

Education Disruption is a podcast by Map Academy, a free charter public high school, focusing on innovative approaches to high school education. Hosted by Rachel Babcock and Josh Charpentier, the podcast features students and staff discussing topics like student agency, trauma-informed learning, and overcoming educational barriers. It's an ideal platform for experts in education reform, student support services, and innovative teaching methodologies to share their insights and connect with an audience interested in transforming the educational landscape.

Metrics

Episodes: 45

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 39 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

ntetrault@themapacademy.org

info@educationdisruption.org

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Host

Rachel Babcock - Co-founder & Co-director of Map Academy, a free charter public high school focused on innovative education. She is passionate about student-centered learning and educational disruption.

Josh Charpentier - Co-founder & Co-director of Map Academy, a free charter public high school dedicated to reimagining the high school experience. He is involved in the podcast's mission to share alternative educatio...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Educators, students, and staff from alternative high school programs
Required Achievements:  
graduated from alternative high school programs, worked in innovative educational settings, developed student-centered learning approaches

Recent Guest Discussions

Map Academy Graduates - High School Experience, Transition To Adulthood, Overcoming Barriers, Graduation, Life After High School

Map Academy Leadership and Staff - Trauma, Healing-centered Approach, Learning, Teaching, Youth Development, Holistic Support, Resources, Student Re-engagement

Anthony - Student Autonomy, Radical Student Autonomy, Independence, Responsibility, Life After High School

Map Academy Teachers and Leadership - Student Morale, Engagement, Classroom Management, Student Behavior, Non-hierarchical Power Dynamics, Student Disengagement

Rachel Babcock - Devices In The Classroom, Inequity, Phone Use, Tech Empowerment, Student Respect

Recent Topics

Education Reform, Student Success, High School, Alternative Education, Student Agency

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Education Disruption
:

Building the Conditions for High School Success

August 21, 2026

Can flexibility and high standards co-exist in high school? In this episode, you'll hear stories from students at Map Academy about how personalized learning, strong relationships, and meaningful accountability helped them overcome barriers while still maintaining ownership of their work. You'll also hear from Map Co-founder & Co-director Rachel Babcock about the systems that allow students who were left behind in other schools to succeed at Map. —Explore more stories at ⁠educatio...

What Graduates Are Teaching Us About Doing High School Differently

August 15, 2025

The high school experience is critical for young people during their transition to adulthood. Understanding what they need to be successful during this pivotal time should shape the way schools evolve to meet their students’ needs.In this episode, you'll hear from recent graduates of Map Academy, each with their own unique reason for being disconnected from high school—some thinking they might never be able to get their diploma. But then they found their way to Map—not only reaching gradu...

Students have enough barriers to learning—we shouldn’t create more

September 05, 2024

Increasingly, we’re hearing from teachers that student morale and engagement are concerningly low while behavioral issues are on the rise. But are the typical approaches to classroom management actually making student engagement and behavior worse? What happens when a teacher is expected to confront a student about their behavior in front of their peers, give them a failing grade due to absences, or confiscate their phone? These sorts of interventions can reinforce toxic power struggles betwe...

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Frequently asked questions

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Education Disruption
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How do I get in touch with Education Disruption?

Education Disruption is hosted by Rachel Babcock and Josh Charpentier. Its publicly listed emails are ntetrault@themapacademy.org and info@educationdisruption.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Education Disruption?

The publicly listed emails for Education Disruption: ntetrault@themapacademy.org and info@educationdisruption.org.

How many listeners does Education Disruption have?

Podseeker estimates Education Disruption reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Education Disruption?

Education Disruption typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Educators, students, and staff from alternative high school programs. Common among recent guests: graduated from alternative high school programs; worked in innovative educational settings; developed student-centered learning approaches. Recent guests include Map Academy Graduates, Map Academy Leadership and Staff, and Anthony.

How hard is it to get booked on Education Disruption?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Education Disruption cover?

Recent episodes cover Education Reform, Student Success, High School, Alternative Education, and Student Agency. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

ntetrault@themapacademy.org

info@educationdisruption.org

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