Covid-19 disrupted school systems worldwide. Many children are still out of school. One of the issues impacted by school closures has been education assessment. How should students be assessed on their learning when school buildings are closed? Is it fair to hold tests when online learning has patchy coverage? And what happens if high stake tests can’t be he ... Show More
Jul 2023
Kids are missing too much school. How do we get them back?
Before the pandemic, about 8 million U.S. students were considered chronically absent during the school year. Now, that number has doubled. Students who are chronically absent often have lower test scores, fall behind, or even drop out at higher rates than others. Which students ... Show More
25m 48s
Sep 2020
School Is Off To A Slow Start, And It's Going To Be A Long Year
With Labor Day weekend gone, summer is unofficially over — and millions of children head back to school this week, many virtually. Two teachers — Rosie Reid in California and Lynette Stant in Arizona — share how things are going in their schools so far. Many states have decided t ... Show More
12m 22s
Jul 2023
Feeling unappreciated in your profession? How to take ownership and create lasting impact as an educator with Stephanie Haynes
Are you feeling a bit disconnected from your love for teaching?
Today is the day to reignite the lost spark!
In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Stephanie Haynes, an education consultant who specializes in helping educators reignite their love for teaching. We d ... Show More
40m 57s
Feb 2021
What Are Your Kids Learning in School?
Has the leftist indoctrination so prevalent in college reached down into our elementary and high schools, too? If so, what can concerned parents do about it? Jill Simonian, Director of Outreach for PragerU Resources for Educators and Parents, has answers.
5m 21s
Jun 2024
458. Strictness Absent Tyranny Leads to a Great Education | Katharine Birbalsingh
Dr. Jordan B. Peterson sits down with the headmistress of the Michaela Community School, Katharine Birbalsingh. They discuss the importance of K-12 education, why it matters more than the universities in regard to the formation of thinking minds, how children can pursue both exce ... Show More
1h 27m