Episode 524: Are Students “Quiet Quitting”?

Episode 524: Are Students “Quiet Quitting”?

From The Arts of Language Podcast by IEW (Andrew Pudewa)

April 8, 2026

About this episode

The episode discusses the impact of the workplace trend of quiet quitting on education and how to motivate students.

  Is the workplace trend of quiet quitting spilling over into education? Join Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker for a discussion about motivation and how to help kids develop greater attention spans and a desire to learn. Andrew talks about the importance of helping students develop hobbies and learn to make and do real things away from screens. Referenced Materials “Are Students 'Quiet Quitting'? What the Workplace Trend Can Teach Us About K-12” Education Week Facebook post “The Art and Science of Motivation” by Andrew Pudewa However Imperfectly by Andrew Pudewa Principles of Motivation audio talk by Andrew Pudewa Writing Contests “ What is IEW? Method not Madness ” by Andrew Pudewa Transcript of Podcast Episode 524   If you have questions for Andrew, send them to  podcast@IEW.com Perhaps your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or  info@IEW.com

People in this episode

Host: Andrew Pudewa

Guest: Julie Walker

Topics covered

  • quiet quitting
  • education
  • motivation
  • attention spans
  • hobbies
  • learning

Keywords

  • quiet quitting
  • motivation
  • education
  • attention spans
  • hobbies
  • learning

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Education Week

Books & works: The Art and Science of Motivation, However Imperfectly, Principles of Motivation, What is IEW? Method not Madness

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