166: Rhymes With Reason - Austin Martin chats with us about struggling in school, starting his own business, and how he's making learning relevant using music.

Creator and founder of Rhymes With Reason, and Forbes "30 Under 30" educator, Austin Martin, chats with us about struggling in school, starting his own business, and how he's making learning relevant using music.

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/austinmartin

Episode Highlights

• 2:50 - Chatting about our new 6-part blog series, "Coming Back Better."
• 7:37 - Previewing the episode with Austin Martin.
• 11:45 - Austin introduces himself.
• 18:55 - Austin's failure: Getting a lot of NOs early on with Rhymes With Reason.
• 22:41 - Austin's success: Launching an initiative with Chance The Rapper's non-profit, Social Works.
• 25:35 - What's keeping Austin excited about education right now: Hybrid solutions in education.
• 27:33 - Austin's advice for teachers: When you create something at first, or you implement something at first, it's not going to be perfect.
• 29:34 - 6 questions answered in 15 seconds or less.
• 32:08 - How to connect with Austin.

Austin's Recommendations

• EdTech Tool: Rhymes With Reason
• Book: "Grit" by Angela Duckworth
• Who to Follow on Social Media:
  • @rhymeswithreason
  • Paula Qualo
• YouTube/Podcast/Website/Blog: www.Quizlet.com
• Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine: Student surveys once a month.
• Best piece of advice you've ever received: "No doesn't mean no forever. It's just not right now."

Links to Connect With Our Austin

• Website: www.rhymeswithreason.com
• Twitter: @rhymeswreason
• Facebook Page: @rhymeswithreason1
• Instagram: @rhymeswithreason
• Rhymes With Reasons's COVID-19 Package for Parents: www.rhymeswithreason.com/covid-19