93. Can poetry help inspire a love of reading in students? with Ada Limón
Mar 15, 2023
Poetry is one of the oldest forms of communication in human history. But is it still relevant today, in our multimedia, digital age? What values and skills do kids learn by exploring poetry? How does poetry contribute to students’ development as a whole, and how should it fit into reading education? Can poetry be a...
92. How can we close the reading gap in schools? with professor and author David Kilpatrick
Mar 8, 2023
Parents and educators alike are increasingly concerned about reading proficiency in the wake of the pandemic. According to a recent study by Amplify, only 55% of third graders in the U.S. are on track for developing critical reading skills, with at least 30% in need of intensive intervention. What factors are...
91. How can educators shift narratives impacting Black students? with filmmaker J.T. Royston
Mar 1, 2023
According to the Brookings Institute, Black boys in American K-12 schools are more likely than their white peers to be suspended from school or interact with the criminal justice system. Additionally, they are less likely to be enrolled in gifted and talented programs or have teachers who set high expectations. How can...
90. How can technology bring arts and culture to the classroom? with Suhair Khan of open-ended design
Feb 22, 2023
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, schools across the U.S. were cutting back on arts education. However, studies have shown that students who have arts included in their core curriculum not only see improvements in reading and math but also experience lower suspension and dropout rates. Why is it important for students...
89. How will the metaverse reshape education? with Rebecca Kantar of Roblox
Feb 15, 2023
According to a recent EdBuild study, majority-nonwhite districts nationwide receive 23 billion dollars less in funding every year than majority-white districts, despite serving the same number of students. Funding not only affects the quality of school facilities but access to up-to-date instructional materials....