Decades of research show that when learning is fun, it’s not only more effective but also keeps young people truly engaged. Building on this research, Dr. Andres Bustamante and his team at UC Irvine are combining community partnership, cultural context, and play to transform everyday spaces like parks, bus stops, and local markets into vibrant hubs for learning all across Santa Ana, California. Recently, Dr. Bustamante was invited onto the UC Irvine Podcast to discuss his work with Playful Learning Landscapes: common places where families