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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 31, 2022

An important part of educating the next generation is empowering young people to believe in themselves and reach their full potential. Today’s girls will be tomorrow’s leaders – in society and in every field of work. 

How can we best support and inspire the next generation of girls? Are we equipping schools...


Aug 24, 2022

As college enrollment rates peak, and students and parents weigh the cost-benefit of a college degree, dual enrollment offers many students a cost effective option to pursue higher education.

What are the benefits of dual enrollment, and which students are best suited for it? Are there disadvantages? 

Douglas Rodriguez,...


Aug 17, 2022

Cybercrime can cause significant issues for schools, from compromising student privacy to the extraordinary cost of ransomware attacks. In the current environment, schools and administrators must be prepared to prevent and respond to online crimes.

What do hackers and cybercriminals want with schools’ and students’...


Aug 10, 2022

According to the Department of Education, nearly 300,000 K–12 students were enrolled in a fully virtual school in 2019. And with the shift to online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, enrollment in virtual schools is growing throughout the United States. 

Why has the movement to expand virtual learning continued...


Aug 3, 2022

A recent survey finds that nearly two-thirds of parents want schools to experiment with new ways of teaching children. But where do we begin?

With so many issues to address, some influential voices say we should look to games for inspiration. Can games reinvigorate our kids' zest for learning? Can they improve student...