The Ruckus Report
Quick take: From middle school gum empire to innovative children’s author, Mr. B reveals how embracing uniqueness and real-world learning can transform education from standardized to remarkable.
Meet Your Fellow Ruckus Maker
Mr. B is a multi-faceted creative and entrepreneur, blending Hip-Hop music, live-streaming, and children’s storytelling into his unique brand. Known for his viral rhymes and as the creator of What Rhymes With Orange?, Mr. B brings fans into real-world experiences with his innovative ‘Find Me IRL’ live-streamed events and music concerts. He’s on a mission to connect people, both in-person and online, with a fresh mix of freestyle rap, humor, and creative flair.
Breaking Down the Old Rules
Key Insight #1: Real-World Learning Beats Standardization
- What’s broken: Schools focus on standardized formats and rigid rubrics
- The shift: Enable students to engage in real-world business and creative projects
- Impact: Mr. B’s middle school gum business generated over $1,000 in 2.5 months, teaching vital lessons about supply, demand, and credit
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Key Insight #2: Pattern Breaking Creates Opportunities
- What’s broken: Traditional teaching methods crush creativity and innovation
- The shift: Encourage unique approaches and celebrate different ways of learning
- Impact: Students develop confidence in their uniqueness and learn to innovate
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Key Insight#3: Beauty, Innovation, and Respect Transform Learning
- What’s broken: Sterile environments and hierarchical relationships
- The shift: Create beautiful spaces and authentic connections between staff and students
- Impact: Students take themselves more seriously and operate at a higher level
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Quotable Ruckus
Your Do School Different Challenge Ready to implement these ideas? Start here:
- Tomorrow: Sit with students at lunch and engage in genuine conversation
- This Month: Create opportunities for students to publish or monetize their school work
- This Semester: Design a program that lets students explore entrepreneurship within your school
Connect & Continue
Get Mr. B’s book “What Rhymes With Orange?”: https://a.co/d/cPcq47B
Follow Mr. B on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrbinspire
Contact: [email protected]
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