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Innovation: Roadblocks and Road Maps | Erin Angell & Eric Bloom | TEDxPaloAltoHighSchool

238 views · Published 17 January 2018 · 16:03 · Indexed 17 October 2026

Channel: TEDx Talks · 2018 · Nonprofits & Activism

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Erin Angell and Eric Bloom founded Palo Alto High School's Social Justice Pathway, which provides an interdisciplinary approach to education in English and Social Studies classes. In their talk, they describe fostering innovation in their new approach to education and the ways they and their students have worked around roadblocks in the process.  Teacher of English and rabid fan of Shakespeare, Erin Angell is rounding her 15th year teaching high school students. She is also one of the co-founders of the interdisciplinary and project-based Social Justice Pathway at Palo Alto High School. As a Teacher Advisor, she helps students navigate the high school experience, design their four-year plan and prepare for matriculation.  2016-2017 marks her first year as a member of the Advanced Authentic Research team.

Economics, History & Social Science teacher, Teacher Advisor, Eric Bloom has worked at Palo Alto High School since 1998. Together with Erin Angell he co-founded Paly’s Social Justice Pathway. Committed to classroom learning, he understands the pressures on and within the classroom in changing times. His experience extends beyond the schoolroom door--History & Social Science Department Instructional Supervisor for seven years, a Teacher On Special Assignment for School Climate, and former Executive Board member for the Palo Alto Educators Association. Trained and credentialed in Educational Administration, Eric is deeply committed to navigating institutional rigidity and fostering innovation in public schools. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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