117. How can parents make the right choice for their child’s education? with GreatSchools.org CEO Jon Deane
Aug 30, 2023
For years, parents and community leaders relied on standardized test scores and socioeconomic status to determine the quality of a school. But parents – and teachers in the classrooms – have long known those limited factors only tell part of the story.
With an increasing number of school options and data...
116. How can we empower parents to find the best education for their children? w/ Texas Charter Schools Association Vice President of Strategic Engagement Shree Recasner
Aug 23, 2023
According to the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, the number of charter schools and campuses has more than doubled over the last decade, and charter school enrollment has more than tripled, now serving more than 3.5 million students across the U.S.
What is motivating parents to seek new learning...
115. What is the state of public education today? with former Secretary of Education Arne Duncan
Aug 16, 2023
When it comes to education, Americans are sharply divided on topics ranging from what should be taught in schools to how much input parents should have on their children’s education.
With tensions increasing and becoming more personal, public education has become a battlefield.
What are the major concerns around...
114. Could a skilled trade career be a better path for more students? w/ President of Hughes Environmental Engineering Brian Hughes
Aug 9, 2023
According to data from Stanley Black & Decker, almost 80% of young people and their parents worry about how they'll pay for college or whether it's the right path for them. A career in the skilled trades could be the answer.
The research also found that many young people hold misconceptions about trade careers, yet...
113: How can we better train and support our teachers? with Education Consultant Kevin Bross
Aug 2, 2023
A new report reveals that more teachers than usual left their jobs last year as they faced a multitude of challenges in the wake of the pandemic. And research shows that teachers with minimal training leave at rates two to three times higher than those with better training. What teacher training methods are...