The Next Lesson

In this episode of The Next Lesson , we wrap up our Back 2 School series with a conversation about assessments, not just the scores, but what those scores actually tell us about our children. Assessment data can help identify what a child has mastered, where additional support may be needed, whether meaningful growth is happening, and when a student may need more challenge. But here’s the takeaway...

Who is on your child’s A-Team at school? Your child’s teacher is important, but they’re only one part of a much larger team. In this episode of The Next Lesson , we’re talking about why parents need to build relationships with the teachers, counselors, administrators, interventionists, and other school professionals who support their children throughout the year. And don’t make the mistake of thin...

Show Notes The Next Lesson Podcast Episode 2: Beyond the Backpack: What Parents Should Be Doing Before School Starts Episode Summary Back-to-school preparation is about so much more than pencils, notebooks, and backpacks. In this episode of The Next Lesson , Tamika Washington challenges families to think beyond the school supply list and focus on the habits, conversations, and relationships that h...

What if the most important part of learning isn't reading—it's what happens after the reading? In this bonus episode of The Next Lesson , Tamika Washington expands on the ideas introduced in Episode 1 and explores why meaningful learning experiences matter no matter where you live. While the examples may come from South Carolina, the lesson is universal: learning comes alive when children connect...

Episode Summary Summer learning doesn't have to be expensive. In the premiere episode of The Next Lesson , Tamika Washington shares practical and affordable ways families can turn everyday adventures into meaningful learning experiences. From exploring local museums and farms to discovering South Carolina's rich history through road trips and historical markers, this episode highlights how curiosi...

The Next Lesson challenges the way we think about education. Because learning doesn’t just happen in classrooms. It happens through experience. Through exposure. Through the stories and places that shape us. If you care about your child’s future, your community, and the role education plays in both— This is the conversation you’ve been looking for. The views shared in this podcast are personal and...