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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January 18, 2024
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!
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January 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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December 7, 2023
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.
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November 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.
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October 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.
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October 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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September 28, 2023
Episode 94 – Educational Leadership: A Conversation with Dr. Jim Mahoney
In this special guest episode of 16:1, we're joined by Dr. Jim Mahoney to discuss insights on educational leadership.
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September 14, 2023
Episode 93 – Teaching History: Learning, Unlearning, and Building Context in the Classroom
The study of the past is an essential component of a well-rounded education and a gateway to meaningful civic participation. Why, then, do 85% of eighth-graders score below proficient...
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