What Radically Student Centered™ Means to Stephanie Matthews – EDspaces 2025
December 8, 2025

In this episode, Matt Rogers interviews
Stephanie Matthews, Executive Director of A Tribe for Jazz. Stephanie shares how her nonprofit uses jazz and arts integration to create culturally relevant, hands-on STEM learning experiences for students. The conversation explores the importance of centering student voices, embracing technology, and connecting education to real-world career paths. Stephanie highlights the impact of immersive programs like Jazz Lab and discusses the evolving role of student-centered learning in preparing youth for the future.
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