60. How have the last two years impacted social and emotional learning?
Jul 27, 2022
Social and emotional learning - the process by which young people acquire the knowledge and skills to develop healthy identities, manage their emotions, show empathy for others, and achieve their personal goals - seems more important than ever after two years of pandemic lockdowns and social unrest. In this episode, Dr....
Season 3 Trailer
Jul 24, 2022
Welcome to season 3 of What I Want to Know! As you begin a new school year, we’re beginning a new season, in a new office with a great line-up of new guests. Stay current on the things that matter most to educators, with host Kevin P. Chavous. Subscribe or follow the podcast to keep up with What I Want to...
59. Are we doing enough to support our teachers?
Jul 20, 2022
A recent study by Miami University of Ohio found that nearly two-thirds of teachers reported increased anxiety and emotional exhaustion concerns. In fact, with teacher shortages and student learning loss, 84 percent of teachers are working more than 40 hours per week. In this episode, Elisa Villanueva Beard, CEO of...
58. How can we stop teen suicide?
Jul 13, 2022
Even before the pandemic, suicide was the second leading cause of death among young people ages 10 to 24. Teenage emergency room visits for suicide attempts have risen sharply since 2020, with a 50 percent rise in cases involving young women alone. What has been driving these startling increases? And is there more our...
57. How can we expose more students to careers in data science?
Jul 6, 2022
In 2019, the highest-paying entry-level jobs were in data science, at $95,000 a year. But these lucrative jobs employ a smaller percentage of women and people of color than any other field. How can we spark interest in analytics as a springboard to careers in science and technology? And how can our schools ensure that...