Big Ideas in Education

This week, Ryan shares an article talks about a philanthropy funded program that provides low-income students with personalized academic support, college admissions assistance, and help with financial aid. Sarah shares an article that talks about a commencement ceremony speech from celebrity Taylor Swift, as she’s drawn inspiration and shares advice that benefits educators and students alike. Tune...

This week, Sarah shares an article talks about the amazing students who are this year’s US Presidential Scholars. Ryan shares an article that talks about a rise in behavioral issues in students amid the upcoming summer break and shares actionable tips on how to address it. Tune in! Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @AcademicaMedia or with the hashtag #BigIdeasinEducation with q...

This week, Ryan shares an article talks about fun end of year activities to help students reflect on their memories of the class and to reflect on the things they have learned. In honor of teacher's appreciation week, Sarah shares an article that talks about testimonials from students on how their teachers have made a difference and shaped who they became as adults. Tune in! Don't just listen, joi...

This week, Sarah shares an article talks about early retention through research and why we should remove the stigma of “redshirting”. Ryan shares an article that talks about productive struggles and how it leads to significant learning outcomes in students. Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @AcademicaMedia or with the hashtag #BigIdeasinEducation with questions or new topics yo...

Big Ideas in Education is continuing its four-part series profiling the four finalists for the 2022 National Teacher of the Year. Be sure to check out our Part 1 of our series (Episode 157) about finalist Whitney Aragaki from Hawai’i, Part 2 of our series (Episode 158) about finalist Autumn Rivera from Colorado, and Part 3 of our series (Episode 159) about finalist Kurt Russell from Ohio. This wee...

Big Ideas in Education is continuing its four-part series profiling the four finalists for the 2022 National Teacher of the Year. Be sure to check out our Part 1 of our series (Episode 157) about finalist Whitney Aragaki from Hawai’i and Part 2 of our series (Episode 158) about finalist Autumn Rivera from Colorado. This week, we are profiling finalist Kurt Russell, a history teacher at Oberlin Hig...

Big Ideas in Education is continuing its four-part series profiling the four finalists for the 2022 National Teacher of the Year. Be sure to check out our first part (Episode 157) about finalist Whitney Aragaki from Hawai’i. This week, we are talking about Autumn Rivera, science teacher at Glenwood Springs Middle School in the Roaring Fork School District in Colorado. Ryan and Sarah talk about Ms....

This week, Big Ideas in Education begins its four-part series profiling the four finalists for the 2022 National Teacher of the Year. First up, we are profiling Whitney Aragaki, science teacher at Waiākea High School in Hawai’i. Ryan and Sarah talk about Mrs. Aragaki’s teaching philosophy and her innovative science mentoring programs. Visit ntoy.ccsso.org to learn more about the four National Teac...

This week, Ryan shares an article talks about stories and testimonials from teachers on what makes admins effective in the eyes of educators. Sarah shares an article that talks about a community partnership program in St. Augustine that provides endless resources to help students reach their fullest potential. Tune in! Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @AcademicaMedia or with t...

This week, Ryan shares an article talks about how students can benefit from short breaks during classroom lectures and chunking information as it is a critical component of effective lecturing. Sarah shares an article that talks about a program in Mississippi designed to help students to make great strides in learning by taking a “brain break “ placing an emphasis on body movements to maximize cre...

This week, Sarah shares an article talks about the value of school field trip and experiential learning to increase classroom performance and improve academic outcomes. Ryan shares an article that talks about the roles that teachers can play to help their students process their emotions regarding recent current events. Tune in! Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @AcademicaMedia...

This week, Sarah shares an article talks about Tennessee’s investments in early intervention programs. Ryan shares an article that talks about the value of using heterogeneous student groups when teaching math to allow all students potential and abilities in the subject area to shine. Tune in! Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @AcademicaMedia or with the hashtag #BigIdeasinEduc...

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...

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 h...

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 u...

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 hasht...

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 list...

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 #BigIdeasi...

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 @Academic...

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...

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! T...

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 #...

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 t...

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...

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 ca...