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November 21, 2024

Episode 122 – Education at the Ballot Box: 2024 U.S. General Election Debrief

In this 2024 U.S. general election debrief, we cover potential changes to school choice, student loans, Title IX, and educational policies that could reshape learning for teachers and students...

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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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April 27, 2023

Episode 83 – The Education of Women and Girls in Afghanistan

The Taliban's return to power in Afghanistan has threatened the educational prospects of women in the country, with millions of girls now being denied the opportunity to learn. Join...

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February 2, 2023

Episode 77 – Foreign Exchange Programs

Foreign exchange student programs offer students the opportunity to study abroad and immerse themselves in a new culture.

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September 1, 2022

Episode 66 – Columbus Teachers on Strike

This week, Katie and Chelsea explore a story that is close to home. Teachers in Columbus City Schools recently kicked off their academic year with a general strike after...

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July 21, 2022

Episode 63 – The Teacher Shortage

The national teacher shortage is a serious problem. With the compounding effects of pandemic burnout, chronic underpayment, poor working conditions, violence in schools, and political activism causing teachers to...

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June 11, 2020

Episode 12 – Ruby Bridges

This week, the hosts explore the story of Ruby Bridges to contextualize and deepen understanding of issues of racism and segregation in America.

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April 30, 2020

Episode 9- Teaching and Learning During a National Emergency

On today's episode, Kate and Chelsea check in with the state of teaching and learning under the stresses associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.

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