Future of Education Podcast

Dr. Coral Hoh, Co-Founder and Clinical Linguist at Dysolve, delves into dyslexia and student support. Dyslexia is commonly perceived as an uncorrectable, lifelong condition that individuals simply need to cope with. Yet, the concept of neuroplasticity and brain reorganization challenge this notion as breakthrough interventions like Dysolve’s continue to enable students to overcome their processing...

Dr. Babak Mostaghimi, Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Education and Student Support at Gwinnett County Public Schools, delves into the use of AI in public school education. In the age of AI, children’s interests range from creating video games to creating applications, and their education should support these interests. Likewise, parents must be involved in the process to ensure their child...

Dr. Babak Mostaghimi, Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Education and Student Support at Gwinnett County Public Schools, delves into the use of AI in public school education. Every profession will likely be impacted by AI, with many of us already using AI tools in our current jobs. To ensure students are future-ready for a world changing drastically due to technology, education must prepare s...

Families have more choices than ever about how to educate their kids, but few have had to make this decision for 12 children. Devoted mother Tamika Stith did just that. When she realized that conventional schooling wasn't meeting her children’s needs, she took the reins and transitioned to homeschooling. This was a courageous move—and not a common one among her peers. But today, her children are t...

The explosion of artificial intelligence (AI) has taken many parents and teachers by surprise. It feels like this technology should have taken years to reach our schools and children, but it’s already arrived, and now families are trying to catch up. But what’s the right approach to take when it comes to AI and our children? How can they benefit from it, and are there potential dangers to watch ou...

Kids are naturally inquisitive and ready to see everything with fresh eyes. But many traditional school settings sideline their innate curiosity in favor of teaching them how to follow norms and seek social approval. For most students, this stifles the innovative spirit and critical thinking we long for them to develop.  For this episode, Ana Lorena Fábrega joins me to talk about the challenges of...

Every parent has moments when they wonder if their kid’s behavior is a normal phase or a sign of something more. Is a high-spirited middle schooler just full of energy or struggling with ADHD? Is a child’s efforts to excel a sign of healthy self-motivation or the result of excessive anxiety? It can be difficult to know the difference.  For this episode, Emily Kircher-Morris shares insights into ho...

Welcome to the Future of Education. If you’ve listened to any of my Gifted Minds episodes, you know I’m committed to helping our kids unlock their full potential. I believe the traditional education model is ripe for revolution and I’m working to define what the future looks like. So with this episode, I’m unveiling our new name and focus. We’re going to have a ton of fun talking about how artific...

Technology is changing every aspect of our lives—including the ways we educate our children. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other advancements are exploding, and it’s no longer enough to lecture students in a classroom and insist that they learn the three Rs: Reading, wRiting and aRithmetic. Success today requires mastery of the four Cs: creativity, critical thinking, communication, and collabor...

As children grow into teens, it can be difficult for parents to keep lines of communication open with them. At times, even simple conversations can feel like navigating a minefield.   For this episode, we’re talking with Austin Scholar, a writer and teenager who has taken to social media to help parents and teens improve their communication and relationships. She shares her insight into how people...

Most parents will go to great lengths to ensure their children succeed. From tutoring sessions to extracurricular activities, they explore every avenue to help their kids thrive in the classroom and in life.  For this episode, we talk with Ice Dancing Olympian and World Medalist Andrew Poje. He has achieved remarkable feats in his athletic career, and now works as an academic coach for children. H...

It’s no secret that many parents struggle with exactly how much screen time is healthy for their kids. Some wage daily battles to manage their children’s time with devices, and others feel powerless to do anything to control the siege. But the digital world is here to stay, so it’s more important than ever for caregivers to understand and embrace technology in their kids' lives.  For this episode...

It’s easy for gifted kids to get bored in school because they often grasp lessons and concepts faster than their peers. This can cause some of them to tune out, and prevent them from reaching their full potential.  But there’s good news. Today’s technology has spawned new learning tools called adaptive apps that can help learners stay engaged and challenged.  We turn the tables in this episode, wi...

Have you ever felt like your child's interest in something has become all-consuming? It’s not uncommon for gifted kids to develop intense interests that can leave them feeling isolated from their peers. As caregivers, how can we help and encourage them?   For this episode in our Life Skills series, we talk with David Perell, founder of Write of Passage, about how parents can help their children em...

As parents, it’s natural to think our kids can do anything. But that mindset can also make it easy to unintentionally burden them with heavy expectations, which can ultimately hinder their growth and wellbeing.  For this episode in our Emotional Health series, we talk with Dr. William Stixrud, a clinical neuropsychologist, author, and faculty member at the Children's National Medical Center and Ge...

Failing is a natural part of life and essential to personal growth. But gifted and talented kids, who often excel in many areas, can find it especially hard to process setbacks. As parents and caregivers, how can we help them cope with failure, build resilience, and develop a positive attitude about challenges?  For this episode in our Life Skills series, I’m talking with Legend’s head of program...

Most gifted and talented kids have super intense feelings. As parents and caregivers, how can we help them with this and stay tuned-in to what’s going on with them emotionally and socially? Paying attention to their emotional intensity is critical. For this episode in our emotional health series, I’m talking with Dr. Matt Zakreski, a psychologist and expert on giftedness and neurodiversity. He has...

So much of what allows gifted and talented (GT) kids to excel is the development of life skills. These encompass the wide range of know-how that GT kids need to grow into capable and compassionate adults, from exercising self control, to setting goals and learning how to lead.  For this episode, I talk with Duke University Professor Sue Wasiolek about how to prepare our GT kids for the world outsi...

Being the parent or caregiver of an academically gifted child is both an opportunity and a challenge. It can be incredibly rewarding to witness all they can achieve, and equally difficult to resist becoming overly invested in their success.  For our first Gifted Minds episode, I’m joined by Ned Johnson, author of The Self-Driven Child and founder of PrepMatters, a company that provides tutoring, c...

Help your gifted and talented child to build healthy goals, develop lasting relationships, and engage with their community.

Encourage your gifted and talented child's leadership and critical thinking skills, and help them build healthy habits.

Help your gifted and talented child to fulfill their academic potential, showing them how to take ownership and accelerate learning in areas they love.