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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!

Dec 28, 2022

More than 1.2 million students drop out of high school in the United States each year. That's one student every 26 seconds, or 7,000 students every day. What can we do to understand better the reasons why kids drop out? How can we help more kids make the right decision to stay in school? And how can we muster the...


Dec 21, 2022

According to the 2021 Teacher Spending survey, on average, teachers spent $750 of their own money on learning materials each year, with 30% of teachers stating they spent $1,000 or more. Why are teachers having to pay more and more out of pocket for classroom materials? And how can teachers get the supplies they need...


Dec 14, 2022

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as of 2018, nearly 1 in 44 children in the United States have been identified as being somewhere on the autism spectrum. To ensure that neurodiverse students can succeed, schools must be committed to understanding and supporting their unique needs. What are...


Dec 7, 2022

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, 34% of students are below grade level for reading by the 4th grade. And the most recent test scores showed that students have fallen back to the levels of 20 years ago. Why are so many students falling behind in reading, and what impact does this have on their...


Nov 30, 2022

Schools do not exist in a silo; they are tied to communities. High teacher turnover paired with brain drain of students leaving for educational opportunities can have dire consequences for communities that may already be economically or socially disadvantaged. How can we prepare students for sustainable careers and...