Big Ideas in Education

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Ep 142: High-quality early child care and education; finding the balance in teacher mentoring Nov 08, 2021

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This week, Sarah shares talks about how high-quality early childcare and how education can overcome family income gaps in achieving positive long-term learning outcomes. Ryan shares an article that talks about effective teacher mentoring to support and challenge educators positioning them for the most success. 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.brookings.edu/blog/education-plus-development/2021/11/04/high-quality-early-child-care-and-education-the-gift-that-lasts-a-lifetime/
https://www.edutopia.org/article/just-right-mentoring-balance
Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 141: Dads on Duty in Louisiana; a global perspective on parent engagement Nov 01, 2021

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This week, Ryan shares an article that talks about a Dads on Duty group initiative to help foster a more positive environment on a Louisiana high school campus. Sarah shares an article that talks about a parent engagement strategy that support collaboration to transition and improve family school engagement. 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.cbsnews.com/news/dads-louisiana-high-school-student-violence/
https://www.brookings.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Family_School_Engagement_Playbook_FINAL.pdf
Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 140: How educators can get started in Podcasting and Livestreaming (From FCSC 2021) Oct 25, 2021

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This week, Ryan and Sarah are podcasting from the Florida Charter School Conference in Orlando, Florida. They recorded the episode at the end of Academica Media’s seven-hour FCSC livestream (and are celebrating a great livestream with a couple of ice cream bars!). Ryan and Sarah talk about how education professionals can get started in podcasting and livestreaming and how creating digital media can help advance a school’s educational and organizational goals. Tune in!
Hosts: Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye), Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair)
Producer: Rose Ulysse

Ep 139: Getting your baby an early start in math; Financial literacy in schools Oct 18, 2021

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This week, Sarah shares an article that talks about a study that encourages parents to focus on early numeracy skills so children can foster school success. Ryan shares an article that talks about the implementation of financial literacy courses and combining financial literacy standards as part of math or civics coursework. 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://lovevery.com/community/blog/child-development/if-you-want-your-kid-to-get-ahead-later-start-math-now/
https://www.the74million.org/article/financial-literacy-now-a-graduation-requirement-for-all-rhode-island-high-schools-after-years-of-student-teacher-activism
Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 138: The Devious Licks Tik Tok Trend; Gunna’s Drip Closet Oct 11, 2021

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This week, Ryan shares an article that talks about a Tik Tok trend that has students challenge each other to record videos of themselves committing increasingly severe acts of theft, vandalism, and even violence in their schools. Sarah shares an article that talks about an initiative by rap star Gunna to ensure students and their families have food security by building an on-campus grocery store, everything free of cost. Tune in!

Ep 137: SEL support for school administrators; Using reflection to address student misbehavior Oct 04, 2021

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This week, Sarah shares an article that talks about SEL support for principals and school administrators to address the needs of all their students. Ryan shares an article that talks about an approach to discipline that provides students with the opportunity to reflect on their actions and provides those students with the resources to reflect effectively. 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)i
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 136: Demographic gaps in early college courses; A twist on the widening technology gap in education Sep 27, 2021

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This week, Ryan shares an article that talks about demographic gaps in participation in early college programs such as Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and Dual Enrollment. Sarah shares an article that talks about how technology has lost its early childhood association with “fun” and is less compelling due to the demands of remote learning. 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.future-ed.org/closing-troubling-racial-gaps-in-advanced-courses/
https://www.theregister.com/2021/09/15/edtech_divide_debate_for2_wednesday/
Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 135: New proposals for high-stakes testing; Celebrating Constitution Day Sep 20, 2021

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This week, Sarah shares an article that talks about a proposal to end summative state assessments and shift to progress monitoring assessments to monitor student progress and foster academic growth. Ryan shares an article that talks about how commemorate Constitution Day in the classroom, to explore our Constitution’s role in the greater historical landscape. 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.theledger.com/story/news/education/2021/09/15/long-fought-for-win-polk-officials-react-proposal-end-fsa/8352473002/
https://www.weareteachers.com/constitution-day/?utm_content=1631722045&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 134: Student mental health days; Commemorating the 20th anniversary of 9/11 in schools Sep 13, 2021

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This week, Ryan shares an article that talks about a school mandate that acknowledges student mental by allowing students to take mental health days and receive excused absences amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Sarah shares an article that provides educational resources and professional development opportunities for educators and student to commemorate the 9/11 anniversary in the classroom. 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.kqed.org/mindshift/58447/kids-in-illinois-will-soon-be-able-to-take-5-mental-health-days-from-school
https://911memorial.org/learn
https://911memorial.org/learn/youth-and-families/talking-children-about-terrorism
https://911memorialmuseum.wufoo.com/forms/m1qwhfwj1ccj1bu/
Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 133: STEAM Learning Partnerships; Has the Rise in Online Learning Driven Down Cyberbullying Aug 30, 2021

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This week, Sarah shares an article that talks about a scholars’ program that uses applied STEAM to expose students to real world applications. Ryan shares an article that talks about shifts in the student population to online education which has led to reductions school bullying as well as cyberbullying. 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.montclairlocal.news/2021/08/08/dozens-of-montclair-students-get-hands-on-with-science-as-weston-scholars/
https://www.edworkingpapers.com/sites/default/files/ai21-436.pdf
Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye); Mike Hernandez (@edtechmichael)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

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