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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!

Aug 11, 2021

We’ve always relied on our communities—family members, neighbors, local workers, and professionals—to see us through challenging times, and the pandemic is no exception. How can we leverage these relationships to better support our schools? In this episode, Kevin looks to Shantelle Wright, founder and CEO of Achievement Prep, and Andrew Hart, CEO of The Oaks Academy, to understand how strong, vibrant school communities are conceived, built, and maintained to ensure students thrive.