What I Want to Know with Kevin P. Chavous

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!

Highlights of What I Want to Know's First 99 Episodes

Apr 27, 2023

Thank you so much for joining me, Kevin P. Chavous, for 100 episodes of What I Want to Know! Over the last two years, I’ve had the privilege to speak with experts, school leaders, parents and students about the most pressing issues in education today. We’ve also had fun exploring what the future of education might...

99. How can we encourage a love of math in students? with Laura Overdeck

Apr 26, 2023

While math has never seemed to be the most popular subject, students are increasingly falling behind nationwide. Research shows student scores have dropped since the pandemic, especially in math. Are teachers equipped to help students not only understand math, but excel at it? What makes math difficult for so many...

98. How can we encourage students to engage in constructive political discourse? with the CEO of BridgeUSA, Manu Meel

Apr 19, 2023

It is infinitely clear that more young people are getting involved in politics. According to Tufts University, three times as many 18- to 24-year-olds donated to a political campaign or registered others to vote in 2020 than in 2018. It is also equally clear that as political debate in the United States has intensified,...

97. How can we encourage students to be civically engaged? with high-school student Mandy Zhang

Apr 12, 2023

According to the Brennan Center for Justice, student activism is on the rise. Despite long being thought of as politically disengaged, students are interested now more than ever in advocating for the causes they care about. What drives our students to engage in civic life and create calls to action? What barriers exist...

96. Can games like Dungeons & Dragons encourage student engagement?

Apr 5, 2023

Over 50 million people have played Dungeons & Dragons since its creation in 1974, and the game remains highly popular today, especially among teens. Can the world of fantastical creatures be adapted for classrooms to improve learning engagement? In what ways might tabletop gaming help students develop life skills? And...