Big Ideas in Education

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Ep 152: Wordle in Classrooms; Myths about schools and the pandemic Feb 14, 2022

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This week, Ryan shares an article talks about how teachers are using Wordle to teach phonics, vocabulary, and critical thinking. Sarah shares an article that talks about COVID19’s impacts on education and some of the biggest myths about education and the pandemic. Tune in!
Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @AcademicaMedia or with the hashtag #BigIdeasinEducation with questions or new topics you want to see discussed.
Articles:
https://www.weareteachers.com/using-wordle-in-the-classroom/
https://www.chalkbeat.org/2022/2/11/22928029/myths-schools-teacher-turnover
Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 151: Enhancing Spanish learning through mentoring; SAT shifts to a digital format Feb 07, 2022

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This week, we continue our series of interviews live from the 2021 Florida Charter School Conference in Orlando, Florida. Ryan sits with Lyman Millard, the founding partner of Bloomwell Group, a national consulting company that works with charter schools and nonprofits to formulate effective solutions to their strategic challenges. On this episode, Lyman talks about charter school enrollment and how COVID-19 has affected school recruitment strategies. Lyman also shares effective strategies, tools, and resources to maintain effective charter school recruitment. Tune in!
You can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting www.bloomwellgroup.com
Host: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 150: “Ungrading” in classrooms; National Award For Non-Teacher School Employees Jan 24, 2022

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We have a couple great stories for our 150th episode! Ryan talks about one teacher’s experiment with “ungrading” in his class and the impact that getting rid of grades had on his classroom environment. Sarah talks about the USDOE’s RISE Award and its mission to celebrate the important work of non-teacher non-administrator school employees. Tune in!
Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @AcademicaMedia or with the hashtag #BigIdeasinEducation with questions or new topics you want to see discussed.
Articles:
https://www.edsurge.com/news/2022-01-17-assessing-my-first-semester-of-ungrading
https://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Teaching/RISEAward
https://www2.ed.gov/programs/rise/awards.html
https://www.ed.gov/news/press-releases/washington-states-melito-ramirez-named-americas-first-recognizing-inspiring-school-employees-rise-awardee
Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 149: Developing special education teachers from within your campus; Asian American Studies in K-12 Jan 17, 2022

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This week, Sarah shares an article talks about one school’s program for teachers to access credentials and additional competencies to better service special education students. Ryan shares an article that talks about integrating Asian American history into schools to create a more inclusive curriculum. Tune in!
Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @AcademicaMedia or with the hashtag #BigIdeasinEducation with questions or new topics you want to see discussed.
Articles:
https://www.the74million.org/article/already-in-the-door-how-one-california-charter-network-is-recruiting-staff-as-special-education-teachers-with-free-credentialing-mentorship-and-better-salaries/
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/schools-are-starting-mandate-asian-american-studies-follow-suit-rcna11118
Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)
Producer: Ross Ulysse
Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @AcademicaMedia or with the hashtag #BigIdeasinEducation with questions or new topics you want to see discussed.
Articles:
https://www.the74million.org/article/already-in-the-door-how-one-california-charter-network-is-recruiting-staff-as-special-education-teachers-with-free-credentialing-mentorship-and-better-salaries/
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/schools-are-starting-mandate-asian-american-studies-follow-suit-rcna11118
Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 148: Schools in the Metaverse; Thoughts on education in the new year Jan 10, 2022

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This week, Ryan shares an article talks about the world’s first virtual reality charter school opening its doors to 3rd-8th grade students in Florida to offer academic and extra-curricular activities both in and out of the metaverse. Sarah takes a moment to reflect on a few topics from the past year and shares her thoughts on connecting students and educators academically. Tune in!
Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @AcademicaMedia or with the hashtag #BigIdeasinEducation with questions or new topics you want to see discussed.
Articles:
https://www.reimaginedonline.org/2022/01/florida-education-choice-activist-set-to-open-statewide-virtual-charter-school/
Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 147: Helping students through winter break; Educational Christmas traditions around the world Dec 20, 2021

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This week, Ryan shares an article talks about what the extended holiday looks like for some student and shares resources to help make the holidays more manageable. Sarah shares an article that talks about various educational holiday customs and interactive activities from across the world. Tune in!
Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @AcademicaMedia or with the hashtag #BigIdeasinEducation with questions or new topics you want to see discussed.
Articles:
https://www.weareteachers.com/supporting-students-winter-break/?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1639604787
https://www.upskilled.edu.au/skillstalk/christmas-education-traditions-around-the-world
Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 146: Principal for a Day at Miami-Dade; Recruiting and retaining school leaders of color Dec 13, 2021

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This week, Sarah shares an article talks about a program that offers local business and community leaders the chance to be “principal for a day” and provide stakeholder engagement. Ryan shares an article that talks about a gap in leaders of color in schools and shares ways to recruit and retain an effective diverse workforce. Tune in!
Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @AcademicaMedia or with the hashtag #BigIdeasinEducation with questions or new topics you want to see discussed.
Articles:
https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/education-on-6/one-of-our-own-is-principal-for-the-day-what-were-they-thinking/2636550/
https://www3.dadeschools.net/news/32222/details
https://www.edweek.org/leadership/principals-of-color-are-scarce-heres-what-districts-are-doing-about-it/2021/12?utm_source=tw&utm_medium=soc&utm_campaign=edit
Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 145: 50 Years of “The Oregon Trail” Game; Serving bilingual families during the pandemic and beyond Dec 06, 2021

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This week, Ryan shares an article talks about a popular educational video game that brings American history to life and allows students to put themselves in the shoes of people in the past. Sarah shares an article that talks about initiative to improve school communication and advocacy resources to reach families in their native language. Tune in!
Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @AcademicaMedia or with the hashtag #BigIdeasinEducation with questions or new topics you want to see discussed.
Articles:
https://www.the74million.org/article/oregon-trail-at-50-how-three-teachers-created-the-computer-game-that-inspired-and-diverted-generations-of-students/
https://www.the74million.org/article/oregon-trail-at-50-how-three-teachers-created-the-computer-game-that-inspired-and-diverted-generations-of-students/
Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 144: Training and support for paraprofessionals; Year-round academic schooling Nov 29, 2021

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This week, Sarah shares an article about providing specialized support from paraprofessionals and teachers’ aides which yield significant academic outcomes for students. Ryan shares an article that talks about the shift to an extended academic school year to eliminate the “summer slide” and ensure that students receive meals throughout the year. Tune in!
Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @AcademicaMedia or with the hashtag #BigIdeasinEducation with questions or new topics you want to see discussed.
Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 143: California schools ditching traditional grading; Podcasters time to shine in education Nov 15, 2021

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This week, Ryan shares an article talks about a shift in California’s grading standards away from point-driven systems and toward more forgiving mastery-based evaluations. Sarah shares an article that talks about an opportunity on how podcasting can be used to demonstrate mastery in K-12 education. Tune in!
Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @AcademicaMedia or with the hashtag #BigIdeasinEducation with questions or new topics you want to see discussed.
Articles:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/colettecoleman/2021/11/01/its-podcasters-time-to-shine-in-k-12-education/?sh=674ef6fa5497
Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

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