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AI Hype in the Classroom, Talarico for President & Staying "Woke" in the Face of Anti-DEI
Season 6 Episode 10
In this episode, Dr. Bob Sanborn is joined by our newest co-host, Natalie González, former DJ and current CHILDREN AT RISK Development Coordinator. B…
7 months ago
Social Media Addiction, Texas Policy Advocacy, and Child Care Deserts
Season 6 Episode 9
Hosts Dr. Bob Sanborn and Dr. Erica Hattery explore the intersection of social media, youth mental health, and child care policy.
In this episode:
Soci…7 months, 1 week ago
Navigating School Choice: A Deep Dive into Texas' Massive Voucher Program
Season 6 Episode 8
This week, guest hosts Megan Menchaca and Elizabeth Sander, education reporters at the Houston Chronicle, dive deep into the controversial Texas Educ…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Immigration Updates 2026, Racial Healing and the State of Child Care.
Season 6 Episode 7
This episode of Growing Up in America tackles the urgent issues impacting Texas children, from the fallout of the federal government shutdown on immi…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Pediatric Heart Health, Immigrant Student Enrollment in HISD and Environmental Justice.
Season 6 Episode 6
Hosts Dr. Bob Sanborn (CHILDREN AT RISK) and Owala Maima (CHILDREN AT RISK) reflect on Bad Bunny's historic performance before diving into how public…
8 months ago
A New Vaccine Schedule, ICE's Shifting Policies, and Local Elections in Texas.
Season 6 Episode 5
In this episode of Growing Up in America: The Way it Is, our hosts Dr. Bob Sanborn, President and CEO of CHILDREN AT RISK, and Brian Greene, Presiden…
8 months, 1 week ago
AI in Classrooms, the Federal Shutdown and Pivotal Local Elections.
Season 6 Episode 4
In this episode of Growing Up in America: The Way it Is, our hosts Dr. Bob Sanborn, President and CEO of CHILDREN AT RISK, and Brian Greene, Presiden…
8 months, 1 week ago
Childhood Obesity, Social Media Literacy and Education Policy in Texas.
Season 6 Episode 3
This week on Growing Up in America: The Way It Is, our guest hosts Bri Derry, Director of Media Activism (CHILDREN AT RISK) and Owala Maima, Producer…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Mid-term Elections, AI in Education and Bold Predictions for the New Year!
Season 6 Episode 2
This week on Growing Up in America: The Way It Is, host Dr. Bob Sanborn (CHILDREN AT RISK) is joined by Dr. Chris Kulesza (Baker Institute for Public…
9 months ago
New Season of Growing Up in America!
Season 6 Episode 1
Immigration policy, public education, and childcare stability take center stage this week on Growing Up in America: The Way It Is. Hosts Dr. Bob Sanb…
9 months, 1 week ago