Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchEpisode 166: Algebra 1 Is Not A Secret Club; It Is A Prerequisite
Season 4 Episode 166
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One course can open an entire future. I dig into why Algebra 1 functions as a true gatekeeper in K–12, how early placement u…
7 months, 4 weeks ago
Episode 165: When Fewer Days Promise More — Do Schools Actually Deliver?
Season 4 Episode 165
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Four days of school, five days of life: the tradeoff sounds tempting, but what actually happens to learning, families, and n…
8 months ago
Episode 164: Students Are Quiet Quitting in School
Season 4 Episode 164
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What if the rise of “quiet quitting” isn’t just about the workplace, but also the classroom? I dig into why so many teens ar…
8 months, 1 week ago
Episode 163: Your Kid’s “Tutor” Might Be Making Them Dumber
Season 4 Episode 163
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AI is showing up in every corner of K‑12—from lesson planning and grading to chat-based “tutors” that promise instant help. …
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Episode 162: Why Joy, Not Tests, Instills a Love of Learning in Children
Season 4 Episode 162
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Love of learning gets printed on mission statements, but too often gets lost in classrooms filled with scripts, worksheets, …
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Episode 161: From Engagement To Involvement — How Parents Of Color Drive K-12 Success
Season 4 Episode 161
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When grades lag and motivation dips, waiting for a quarterly report card is like checking the weather after the storm. I exp…
9 months ago
Episode 160: Your Kid’s 'A' Might Be Lying, And So Is The Homework
Season 4 Episode 160
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Grades shape futures, but do they measure what a student actually knows—or how well they play the points game? I take a hard…
10 months ago
Episode 159: Vanishing Books, Shrinking Minds
Season 4 Episode 159
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Books are quietly disappearing from American classrooms, and kids are paying the price. I dig into why excerpts have replace…
10 months, 1 week ago
Episode 158: Why Waiting Until High School To Plan Careers Fails Kids
Season 4 Episode 158
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If middle school feels too early to think about life after high school, the data says otherwise. I explore why so many class…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Episode 157: Your Kids Can Outsmart Your Wi‑Fi, But Can They Write An Email?
Season 4 Episode 157
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The way our kids learn has changed faster than most classrooms and homes can keep up. We’re past the era of memorizing from …
10 months, 3 weeks ago