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Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with Graham Glass, CEO of CYPHER Learning and former Computer Technology professor, about how A.I. can dramatically cut down the amount of time it takes to plan a series of lessons - from hundreds of hours to 10 minutes! - so educators can spend more time doing what they signed up for: teaching.

In a discussion that should spark the next Civil Rights agenda, Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with Mindy Bingham, best-selling author of the Career Choices Series and Awardee of the Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition for Innovative Approaches to Curricula and the Breaking Traditions Award from the Equity Council of the National Association for Career and Technical Education, about the imp...

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with Allie McCormick, graduating Girl Scout, about the importance of her Gold Award Project - Using Art Therapy to Work with Students Facing Mental Health Issues. Joining the conversation is Gabrielle Fidis, herself a Girl Scout and current Creative Arts and Drama Therapist, who mentored and provided consultation to Allie for her project. They share tips and strategies tha...

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with nationally recognized parenting expert, Ann McKitrick, to discuss ways working parents, new and veteran, can have meaningful connections with their children, given the number of hours of separation they experience.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with Allen Koh, Founder and CEO of the International Admissions Consulting Firm, Cardinal Education, about how the recent Supreme Court ruling will impact families as they apply to college and whether there could be a trickle down effect to prep school admissions.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service Specialist, Meredith Carothers, about the ways to reduce the spread of food borne illnesses and how to send food with your child safely to school. Don't forget to get your food thermometer!

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with Colleen Creighton, Director of End Family Fire at Brady, and military veteran Tom Cruz about the dramatic rise in suicide by gunfire and what can be done to bring the numbers down and possibly prevent it. ***We would caution that the content may be sensitive to some listeners, but it is necessary to help keep our students, veterans and families safe.***

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with Garrett Murch, author of the book, "Ezzy's Education - A Story of Politics Invading a High School". Together they discuss the importance of students understanding and getting involved in the political process as well as how they can discern fact from rhetoric.

There is a teacher shortage across the country and Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with Debbie Veney, Senior Vice-President of Communication and Marketing at the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, to find out why. In discussing a Harris Poll, they uncover some eye opening data.

With students spending more time with electronic devices, there is a desire to regulate their screen time. Here, Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with Sara DeWitt, Senior Vice-President and General Manager of PBS Kids, about different ways to help children use the technology responsibly and as an aid to their development.

Kevin Boston-Hill has a conversation with journalist and Editor-in-Chief of The Hechinger Report, Liz Willen, about the ills of math education in America, what can be done, and how anyone can be involved in the solution.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with football coach and businessman Bill Courtney about his movement, "An Army of Normal Folks." This movement spotlights the efforts of ordinary people who make a difference in their communities. Their conversation shows ways that instead of "Waiting for Superman," one man can make a difference and how you can join the "Army."

As families try to gain every advantage to get into college, Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with veteran academic coach and Founder & CEO of Cardinal Education, Allen Koh, about what families should do to prepare for college, and when they should start.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with Dr. R.A. Ptahsen-Shabazz, Chair of Africana Studies at Nassau Community College, about the importance of providing opportunities for our youth to express themselves and train them to be the next generation of activists. Joining them on the conversation is student and author Nehemie Saint Fleur, who is speaking at the Garden City TedX event which will be recorded.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with Sharon Leino, author of the book series, "Adventures in Lusair," about how to encourage students (and others) to problem solve by using their imaginations. They discuss several experiences that students are likely to have and ways to deal with the emotions they will face.

Kevin Boston-Hill has an in-depth conversation with the Chair of Africana Studies at Nassau Community College and author of the book, "Black to the Roots - Reggae's Rise, Downpression and Reascension", Dr. R.A. Ptahsen-Shabazz, about how people of color have been influenced by the mainstream and how they have influenced everything from music to education to politics.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with Secretary of NYS Commissioner's Advisory Panel for Special Education and Founder & CEO of S.T.I.G.M.A. Consulting Group, Dr. Danielle Williams, about the importance of eliminating the stigma surrounding children with disabilities. Dr. Williams shares some tips and strategies to help all students, not just those with special needs, to be successful academically, so...

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with nationally recognized library technology consultant and best-selling author, Nick Tanzi, about the evolution of the library system from card catalogues to Artificial Intelligence. It is important to note that libraries do more than just lend out books. They are truly a hub of information within the community.

As debate regarding Artificial Intelligence and Chatbots increases, Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with award-winning educational advocate and CEO of the educational publishing company, Academic Innovations, Mindy Bingham, about why teachers, parents, and caregivers need to be aware of technology like ChatGPT and other AI software. Ms. Bingham cautions, “Imagine what your life would be like if a machine...

Kevin Boston-Hill and EdWeek journalist Madeline Will explore the ways in which schools can develop a culture of mentorship to support students who struggle academically and adults who wish to more effectively help their students. They discuss how mentorship can be another Academic Intervention Service.

Kevin Boston-Hill has an in-depth conversation with Jill Barshay, Senior Reporter at The Hechinger Report, about the impact of High Dosage Tutoring and Virtual Tutoring on our students and those who provide the service.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with Dr. Christopher Grobe, English professor and English Chair at Amherst College, about the use of artificial intelligence in education. They discuss the pros and cons as well as how tools like ChatGPT can be used to help develop critical thinkers.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with Dr. Jo Lein about how effective and important instructional coaching is to teacher practice. Just as teachers need support and training, coaches need support and training as well.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with the Editorial Director of Educational Resources at Workman Publishing, Karen Edwards, about the 30-year success of the educational resource, Brain Quest, and how it supports the educational development of students from birth to high school.

Kevin Boston-HIll speaks with cognitive developmental psychologist, Claire Rubman, PhD, about the plague of illiteracy in this country. Dr. Rubman also discusses how the tips outlined in her new book, "This May Be Difficult to Read - But You Really Should", will help parents and caregivers can help children to read.