October 10, 2024

Episode 119 – Confronting Misinformation: Lessons from the Classroom

Explore the impact of misinformation and disinformation on schools and communities of learning; learn about strategies and tools to strengthen communication and slow the spread of false or misleading...

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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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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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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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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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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 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 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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August 3, 2023

Episode 90 – Tomorrow’s Classroom: Imagining 50 Years Into the Future of Education

Join us as we imagine the future of education. What will classrooms look like 50 years from now?

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