May 23, 2024
Episode 109 – Examining the Effects of High-Stakes Standardized Tests on Learning Outcomes
Explore the significant effects of high-stakes standardized tests on learning outcomes for public school students in the United States.
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May 9, 2024
Episode 108 – Rethinking School Norms: How Industrial History Shapes Modern Education
Explore how industrial history shapes modern education, from standardized schooling norms to the evolving role of teachers, and the challenges of adapting to today's labor market.
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April 25, 2024
Episode 107 – The Science of Reading: Controversy or Consensus?
Become acquainted with the science of reading—phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension—and examine the evolution of reading instruction, from legislative challenges currently impacting literacy education to implications for...
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April 11, 2024
Episode 106 – The Great College Con: Operation Varsity Blues
Operation Varsity Blues: We delve into how privilege, power, and $25M in bribes have shaped access to elite educational institutions in the U.S.
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March 28, 2024
Episode 105 – The Man Behind the Sweater
Hop onto the trolley and join us as we discuss the life and accomplishments of Fred Rogers, beloved children's television host.
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March 14, 2024
Episode 104 – Landmark Supreme Court Cases That Changed U.S. Education: Part II
Explore the latest headlines in education, including Liberty University's hefty fine, Greece's end to a state monopoly on university education, and Nebraska's school library ruling. Dive into Part II...
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February 29, 2024
Episode 103 – Landmark Supreme Court Cases That Changed U.S. Education: Part I
Explore landmark Supreme Court cases that defined education in the US. This episode is the first in a two-part series examining historical context, key cases like Brown v. Board,...
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February 15, 2024
Episode 102 – Decoding Grades: From Marks to Mastery, and What Students Actually Need
Grading in Education: Traditional vs. Modern Approaches & Empowering Students. Discover alternative philosophies and delve into the "grade-less" movement.
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February 1, 2024
Episode 101 – Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
The latest education headlines, plus a discussion of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, a literacy program that mails free, high-quality books to children from birth to age five (regardless of...
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