139. How does screen time impact our children? with Education Leader and Transformation Coach Dr. Kecia Ray
Jan 31, 2024
It’s more common than ever now to see adults and children glued to a screen. But when it comes to children and screen time, it is a particularly loaded topic.
A recent study found that since the pandemic, screen time among children has gone up 52 percent globally. This increase has led to concerns about developmental...
138. What is the state of the school choice movement? with President & CEO of the National School Choice Awareness Foundation Andrew Campanella
Jan 24, 2024
Now more than ever, nontraditional learning environments are gaining popularity with parents.
In fact, a 2023 parent survey revealed that nearly half of parents said they would send at least one child to a different school for the 2023–2024 school year. And many states are following suit, with a record 20 states...
137. Should we rethink the college admissions system? with Strategy Director for Participation at Lumina Foundation Melanie Heath
Jan 17, 2024
Applying for college is often a stressful and complicated endeavor. Students must manage various deadlines and portals, submit resumes and essays, coordinate test scores and letters of recommendation, and so much more.
A recent survey of 16- to 22-year-olds found that more than half of them said applying for college...
136: How do we support students after tragedy? with Zoe Touray
Jan 10, 2024
Since the Columbine High School shooting in 1999, more than 338,000 students in the United States have experienced gun violence in school.
School shootings lead to an increase in student absenteeism, antidepressant drug usage, and lower test scores. Research also shows that students exposed to school shootings are less...
135: How can we help students feel safe at school? with Kristi Krings
Jan 3, 2024
According to the CDC, more than 800,000 high school students skip school at least once per month due to fear for their safety. And almost 200,000 teens miss school each day due to bullying. From fear of bullying and school shootings to facing mental health and behavioral issues, many students are feeling uneasy when it...