90. How can technology bring arts and culture to the classroom? with Suhair Khan of open-ended design
Feb 22, 2023
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, schools across the U.S. were cutting back on arts education. However, studies have shown that students who have arts included in their core curriculum not only see improvements in reading and math but also experience lower suspension and dropout rates. Why is it important for students...
89. How will the metaverse reshape education? with Rebecca Kantar of Roblox
Feb 15, 2023
According to a recent EdBuild study, majority-nonwhite districts nationwide receive 23 billion dollars less in funding every year than majority-white districts, despite serving the same number of students. Funding not only affects the quality of school facilities but access to up-to-date instructional materials....
88. How can we keep students out of the criminal justice system? with Tony Lowden
Feb 8, 2023
According to the American Civil Liberties Union, school disciplinary policies often disproportionately affect black students. Black students are suspended or expelled at three times the rate of white students and are three times more likely to enter the juvenile justice system. How can we hold students accountable for...
87. How can project-based learning transform our public schools?
Feb 1, 2023
In the wake of the pandemic and online learning, many are rethinking the traditional model of public education. Educational innovators are increasingly incorporating project-based learning as an alternative to standardized curriculum and testing. Some argue that it can lead to more equitable outcomes for all students...