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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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.
Listen NowFebruary 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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Episode 100 – Honest Answers: Classroom Teacher AMA
16:1 Podcast's 100th episode features a candid classroom teacher AMA. Tune in for responses from veteran educators!
Listen NowJanuary 4, 2024
Episode 99 – The Library of Alexandria
Unravel the mysteries of the fabled Library of Alexandria, a beacon of knowledge in the ancient world.
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Episode 98 – (How We Got to) Sesame Street!
This week we discuss the iconic children's television show Sesame Street from its creation to its lasting legacy of education and entertainment.
Listen NowNovember 9, 2023
Episode 97 – Nurturing Resilience: Supporting Foster Youth in the Public Education System
Our episode this week takes a look at the complexities of the U.S. foster care system and its intersection with public education.
Listen NowOctober 26, 2023
Episode 96 – Jean Piaget: Theories of Cognitive Development
A look at Jean Piaget, the Swiss developmental psychologist who proposed a theory of cognitive development that has had a profound impact on education and child development.
Listen NowOctober 12, 2023
Episode 95 – The Homework Hustle
The homework hustle has been a part of American schooling for many years. How much homework is too much?
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