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Welcome to ‘What I Want to Know’, one of the most downloaded K-12 education podcasts in the country! Listen in with our host, Kevin P. Chavous, as he connects with innovators and leaders who share practical, transformative solutions to the biggest challenges in education today. As America rethinks the future of schooling, Kevin explores emerging needs and possibilities, for students and educators alike, through short, stimulating conversations. Subscribe to ‘What I Want to Know’ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform, and leave a rating and review so we can bring you more of the topics you want to hear about!

Jan 15, 2025

In this encore episode, Kevin P. Chavous revisits an important conversation with Linda Charmaraman, founder and director of the Youth Media and Wellbeing Research Lab at Wellesley College. With a potential TikTok ban looming in the U.S.—which could take effect as early as January 19, 2025, pending a Supreme...

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Jan 1, 2025

In this special episode, Kevin P. Chavous reflects on an extraordinary year for What I Want to Know. In 2024, the show explored some of the most vital conversations in education, from school safety and supporting students through tragedy, to the power of literacy and the future of school choice. They examined...

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Dec 11, 2024

In this episode, we explore how online education is transforming lives for students facing housing insecurity. Host Kevin P. Chavous sits down with Alanna Vickers, a remarkable recent graduate of the Digital Academy of Florida, who turned her challenging circumstances into a story of triumph. Among the 1.2 million...

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Nov 27, 2024

Remember when a classroom meant four walls, a blackboard, and rows of desks? Not anymore. With online schools growing by over 30% in recent years, virtual education is reshaping learning for millions of students worldwide.

How is online learning and AI transforming student learning? How can teachers prepare for the...

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Nov 13, 2024

In today's rapidly changing educational landscape, how do we transform our schools to truly prepare students for the future? And what role does technology play in bridging educational gaps? In an era of increasing polarization, one education reformer offers insights on bringing innovation to America's classrooms.

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