134: The Best of 2023
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...
132. Is college the right path for every student? with Speaker, Best-selling author, and Forbes contributor Mark Perna
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...
131. How can teachers maintain their passion for the profession? with 2023 National Teacher of the Year Rebecka Peterson
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...
130. How can we better support gifted students? with Creator of Gifted360 Dr. Brian Housand
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...
129. Can apprenticeship programs alleviate teacher shortages? with Founder of National Center for Grow Your Own David Donaldson
Nov 22, 2023
When we think of apprenticeships, we often think of common fields like manufacturing, construction, and plumbing.
But now, with more than three-quarters of U.S. states experiencing teacher shortages, apprenticeship programs might be the answer.
What do teacher apprenticeship programs look like? How can they benefit...