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In this episode of WISE On Air, Host & CEO of WISE, Stavros Yiannouka delves into the transformative power of relationships in education with Isabelle Hau, author of "Love to Learn" and Executive Director of the Stanford Accelerator for Learning. As educational systems worldwide continue to prioritize test scores and academic achievement, Hau presents compelling evidence that early loving relationships might be the true foundation of learning and thriving.

Isabelle shares insights on:

-How relationships physically shape brain development and learning capacity
-The growing "relational crisis" affecting children’s development and what’s driving it
-Where technology and AI fit within relationship-centered learning
-Practical approaches to prioritize connection in schools, homes and communities

Whether you’re an educator, parent, or policymaker, this conversation offers a fresh perspective on what truly matters in learning. Join us as we explore the science behind human connection and consider how "relational intelligence" might become a new metric for success in education.

Purchase Isabelle’s book, ‘Love to Learn’: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/isabelle-c-hau/love-to-learn/9781541703773/

Resources mentioned in the discussion:

Pretend play research (Sansanwal, 2014): https://www.researchgate.net/publication/266081256_Sansanwal_S_2014_Pretend_play_enhances_creativity_and_imagination_Journal_of_Arts_and_Humanities_31_70-83
2024 Phone usage study: https://itc.ua/en/news/study-people-checked-their-phones-an-average-of-205-times-a-day-in-2024-every-5-minutes-excluding-sleep/
Childhood neglect impact on brain development: https://www.apa.org/monitor/2014/06/neglect
Early life adversity and neural development: https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2023-04894-001?doi=1
Neural synchrony between students and teachers: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/scitranslmed.abq4786

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00:00 Introduction
00:39 Welcome to WISE On Air
01:04 Introducing Isabelle Hau
01:33 The Relational Crisis
04:19 The Importance of Early Childhood
11:58 The Role of Technology in Relationships
17:50 The Science of Relationships
30:19 The Concept of Love in Education
37:48 Practical Solutions for Relational Intelligence
44:15 Call to Action and Conclusion

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