Ep. 5 STRAIGHT TALK - Redefining Smart: Beyond the Report Card

PLANT the CHANGE: When a vegan K–12 educator redefines education you discover plant-based parenting ethical teaching and compassionate classrooms designed to raise conscious healthy kids

What if the way schools define “smart” has been silencing your child’s true brilliance all along?

For all the talk about honoring uniqueness, most schools still reward only one narrow type of intelligence—obedience, speed, neatness, and compliance—while overlooking creativity, empathy, resilience, and curiosity. This hidden system doesn’t just miss kids; it shapes how they see themselves for life.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

· Why the traditional definition of “smart” is outdated and harmful to kids who don’t fit the mold.

· How bias, hidden curriculums, and rigid systems silence diverse forms of intelligence.

· A new, compassionate framework for education that values empathy, creativity, and courage as much as grades.

Press play now to learn how redefining “smart” can unlock your child’s potential and create a school culture where every kind of brilliance is recognized.

Inspiring education and insights on healthy living, plant-based eating, sustainable choices, Plant the Change is a podcast for parents, families, educators, and changemakers who want to raise health-conscious, emotionally intelligent kids in a world full of misinformation, environmental crisis, and emotional disconnection.

From vegan values and healthy habits to animal rescue and conscious parenting, Plant the Change is helping you raise the next generation of eco-friendly, compassionate changemakers.

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