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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 27, 2023

In 2023, Kevin P. Chavous had the privilege to speak with experts, school leaders, teachers, parents, and students about the most pressing issues in education today. The show explored what the future of education could hold and how we can encourage lifelong learning in all students. 

To celebrate the end 2023, here are...


Dec 20, 2023

A Rutgers researcher recently found that having a strong sense of belonging at school could mitigate suicidal tendencies among Black students. In fact, the research showed that as Black adolescents’ sense of belonging decreased, their risk for suicidal ideation and attempts increased by as much as 35%. 

What does it...


Dec 13, 2023

For the past few decades, there’s been a large push for students to enroll in a four-year university immediately after high school.

But according to a recent survey, almost 70 percent of parents would support their children entering the workforce right after high school.

What’s causing parents to accept and seek...


Dec 6, 2023

Teachers are leaving the profession in droves amid rising school violence, controversies, and burnout.

In fact, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, nearly half of public education employees leaving the profession are not retiring or being laid off—they are resigning. This trend is worsening the already...


Nov 29, 2023

According to a Purdue University Gifted Education Research and Resource Institute report, more than 3.3 million U.S. public school children are labeled as gifted. 

The report also noted that as many as 3.6 million more students should be labeled as gifted but have been overlooked. 

How do schools identify gifted...