Instruction Discussion

On the heels of current headlines, Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with Qian Julie Wang, the author of the NY Times best-seller, Beautiful Country, about her experiences as an undocumented person in this country as well as how to advocate for our students and their families who are simply seeking a better life.

In light of the severe weather that has yielded catastrophic outcomes, Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with the co-Founder and CEO of the Potential Energy Coalition, John Marshall, and a research scientist in the Department of Atmospheric Science at Colorado State University, Dr. Melissa Burt, about the current global situation and why we need to act now if we hope to reverse things.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with Jodi Grant, Executive Director of The Afterschool Alliance, and Laura Overdeck, founder and president of BedTime Math, about the importance of after school programs. While they are important, a new study shows that these programs are scarce and not accessible to those who can truly benefit from them.

Technology use has increased tremendously during the pandemic as everyone looks for efficient ways to educate our students, whether in person or remotely. In this episode, Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with Google Tools Expert, Marley McAliley, about how Google's technology can help students, families, and teachers to stay organized and increase academic engagement.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with Josh Thomases, Executive Vice-President of the Great Oaks Foundation, about the lessons learned through the pandemic and what models should be explored to help our students and teachers.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with Justina Nixon-Saintil, IBM Vice-President and Global Head of Corporate Social Responsibility about how people can take advantage of the pandemic to reassess their skills and acquire new technical skills through programs like IBM's SkillsBuild - a platform of over 1000 courses that anyone over 13 can access for free.

As we recognize the 31st anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with Google Accessibility Expert Laura Allen about the latest technologies developed by Google and features added to their Chrome browser and Chromebooks that will help students and others with hearing and visual impairments.

Kevin Boston-Hill has a conversation with Sustainability Expert Marina Psaros, author of the book - THE ATLAS OF DISAPPEARING PLACES - OUR COASTS AND OCEANS IN THE CLIMATE CRISIS. They discuss the global impact of climate change and how schools can add sustainability studies to the curriculum and encourage the next generation of climate experts.

Kevin Boston Hill speaks with Jennifer Ng'andu, the Managing Director of Program at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, about the importance of expanding resources like the Child Tax Credit for families as they navigate their way through this pandemic.

Kevin-Boston Hill discusses the hazards of distracted driving, especially in light of the country re-opening and students getting ready to go off to college. Joining him in this conversation is Julie Garner, the founder of Project Yellow Light and the 2021 College Contest Winner, Katie Saylor.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with NY Times best-selling author Thomas Moore, regarding his new book, "Soul Therapy", and how teachers, parents and other care-givers can learn to better care for each other by changing their conversation and outlook.

Kevin Boston-Hill talks with John Auerbach, the President and CEO of Trust for America's Health, to discuss a recent report that outlines public health funding trends in this country as well as recommendations to help correct the situation.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with Portia Reddick White, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships with The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, and Delmonte Jefferson, Executive Director of the Center for Black Health and Equity, about the growing hazards of teen smoking and the need to eliminate menthol and other flavored nicotine products. They also discuss what the community can do to help end this crisi...

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with Chief of the Disparities Research Unit at the Massachusetts General Hospital and The Mongan Institute, Dr. Margarita Alegria. They discuss the latest research on COVID-19's impact on the mental health of youth and the disparities among people of color when it comes to access to mental health treatment programs and facilities, as well as some possible solutions.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with Dr. Regina Miranda. Professor of Psychology at Hunter College and Director of the Laboratory for the Study of Youth Cognition and Suicide. They discuss the Sound it Out campaign that uses music to help families and caregivers start the conversation with adolescents about mental health awareness.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with Dr. Lauri Benton, Senior Director for Counselor Community Engagement at The College Board. The educator (Kevin) and counselor (Dr. Benton) discuss how the Advanced Placement exam has adapted to reflect the remote learning environment schools have converted to and the resources and supports available to students and their families.

Kevin Boston-Hill talks with Dr. Pamela Dixon, Director of Clinical Services and Inclusion at Autism Speaks, and parent Ms. Selena Leath, about the latest information and strategies concerning autism - what behaviors to look out for and the importance of early diagnosis.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with New Yorker Hans Aschim - writer, world traveler and author of the book, "How to go Anywhere and Not Get Lost - A Guide to Navigation for Young Adventurers." They discuss cool ways for parents to keep their children busy during the pandemic without using electronic devices. Children will have so much fun they won't realize they are learning science and history along th...

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with Dr. Rhea Boyd, a pediatrician and child and community health advocate, and Dr. Cedric Rutland, a Board Certified Pulmonary and Critical Care Physician based in Southern California, to discuss if the best way to reopen schools and places of business is to create a "herd immunity" by getting vaccinated.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with therapist Dr. Victoria Grinman to discuss how trauma-informed practices can help our students and their families deal with the trauma and grief they may be experiencing during the pandemic.

Kevin Boston-Hill talks with Dr. Ianthe Dunn-Murad, a clinical audiologist and adjunct assistant professor of speech, language, and hearing sciences, to discuss the growing health concern of hearing loss and its impact on our children and schools.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with English teacher Phoebe Eligon-Jones about the impact COVID-19 has had on her and her students and how she maintains high standards for her students regardless of the internal and external problems of the day.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with Jenn David-Lang, creator of The Main Idea, a collection of education book summaries and professional development ideas delivered monthly, about expectations in education and possible directions.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with former principal, educational coach, and author of the renowned publication, The Marshall Memo, Kim Marshall, about the future of education and teacher supervision.

Kevin Boston-Hill talks with Patrick Patterson, Manager of the National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse, and Chicago Spoken Word Artist Harold Green, on the importance of fathers taking active parts in their children's academic development, even during trying times like a pandemic.