S10 E2: Understanding Pop Culture's Role in Modern Education

How important is it to stay in touch with pop culture as a school leader? In this episode, I chat with Brooke Hammerling, the host of “Pop Culture Mondays… on Thursdays” podcast and the author of the widely read Pop Culture Mondays Newsletter. We dive into Brooke's unique journey from PR and communications to becoming a vital source of pop culture knowledge, especially for a gen Xer like me. Brooke shares how staying current with the latest trends can help educators connect better with their students, and the challenges and benefits of balancing communication in today's fast-paced, digital world. We also discuss the resurgence of 90s culture, iconic school movies, and why media literacy is crucial for today's students.   If you have questions, feedback, or suggestions for future episodes, including great non-education books with lessons for school leaders, you can email me at [email protected]. I would really appreciate it if you could leave a rating and review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. It helps a lot. And if you found this episode helpful, please share it with your colleagues. If you are interested in sponsoring the podcast, feel free to contact me directly at [email protected].   Stay connected with me here: • Official Website: theschoolleadershipshow.org • YouTube: youtube.com/@theschoolleadershipshow • Facebook: facebook.com/theschoolleadershipshow • Instagram: instagram.com/theschoolleadershipshow Connect with Brooke Hammerling and explore her insights: • Podcast: Pop Culture Mondays… on Thursdays • Newsletter: popculturemondays.com • Instagram: instagram.com/brooke   Chapters: 00:00 Introduction  00:23 Brooke's Background and Podcast 02:22 The Pop Culture Mondays Newsletter 05:25 Impact of Pop Culture on Schools 07:54 Communication Challenges in Modern Education 28:51 The Impact of Misinformation in Schools 29:55 Pop Culture's Reflection on Education 34:18 Favorite School-Centric Movies 41:30 The '90s Revival