Sparking Conversation

Join Dr. Pesha Kletenik, head of Manhattan Day School, to discuss parenting and education. This pop up series will focus on a school community’s journey towards more wholesome technology use that is rooted in Jewish values.

Sparking Conversation is a education podcast hosted by Dr. Pesha Kletenik, with 10 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Dr. Pesha Kletenik hosts Sparking Conversation, a education show with 10 episodes published.

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  Classroom to Courtroom: Putting Screen Time on Trial

  Mar 22, 202634 minS0

  <p>Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation between Dr. Kletenik and Emily Cherkin—educator, author, speaker, and leading voice on children and technology.</p><p>Cherkin, the lead plaintiff in a class action lawsuit against ed-tech giant PowerSchool, shares the story behind her case and the experiences that sparked her advocacy around screen use in schools. Together, she and Dr. Kletenik explore how her work as both a teacher and a parent has shaped her perspective on educational technology.</p><p>They also dive into her book, The Screentime Solution—a practical, judgment-free guide to raising tech-intentional families—as well as a p...

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  Addressing antisemitism with children

  Nov 26, 202534 minS0

  <p>Tune in to a conversation between Dr. Kletenik and Beata Shulman, Holocaust scholar and educator. Beata is the director of development and leadership engagement at the Long Island division of the AJC. The two discuss the recent NYC election, raising children with Jewish pride and how Holocaust education has changed since October 7th. </p><p><br /></p>

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  The great outdoors to spiritually engage children

  Oct 30, 202539 minS0

  <p>Tune in to a conversation between Dr. Kletenik and Yosef Gillers, founder and CEO of Grow Torah. Grow Torah aims to cultivate a more passionate, compassionate and sustainable future driven by Torah values. MDS is thrilled to be in year three of our Grow Torah partnership. Students engage in learning Torah values through gardening in our on site Grow Torah garden. This episode explores the value of outdoor activities with children and how embodied experiences are an important counterpoint to the increasing amount of time children spend on technology. Listen in to hear predictions regarding AI, tips for outdoor...

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  Technology as a tool not a teacher

  Sep 4, 202542 minS0

  <p>Alana Gelnick, the CEO of Dreamerly, joins Dr. Kletenik to talk about intentional use of technology for children, the importance of Jewish day schools and her strange encounter with AI! MDS welcomes Alana back for a second year consulting with our early childhood department. We are thrilled to kick off the first podcast of the school year with this conversation! </p>

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  Communal action in the face of the phone based childhood

  Apr 7, 202535 minS0

  <p>Dr. Yoni Schwab, psychologist and assistant founding head of the Shef School, joins Dr. Kletenik to continue his conversation with the MDS community about the impact of screens on children and childhood. The two discuss the research, some parenting pointers and how our timeless traditions such as Shabbat and the upcoming Chag of Pesach, may unlock some of the answers to helping society today. </p>

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