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In an effort to make science fun and accessible to all, Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with science teacher, author, and developer of the Instagram site - letslearnaboutscience, Dr. Stephanie Ryan to discuss how to create fun activities and turn your kitchen into a simple science lab.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with Oral and Written Language Specialist in the Neurology Department of Children's Hospital Boston and Lecturer at Harvard University, Dr. Rebecca Rolland as she shares insights into her new book, "The Art of Talking With Children - The Simple Ways to Nurturing Kindness, Creativity, and Confidence in Kids". Dr. Rolland shares strategies on how to communicate with the most...

We know that reading is fundamental, but it turns out that we may have been teaching it wrong. Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with Reading Researcher and Educator Dr. Molly Ness about the shortcomings of current reading programs and suggests some strategies on how to improve so our students get the reading support they truly need.

Kevin Boston-Hill talks with Editor-In-Chief of the Award-winning Hechinger Report, Liz Willen about the rise in the movement to remove particular books from our curriculum and libraries, and in some cases criminalizing their use in our schools.

Though the title may imply issues and concerns in the South, make no mistake, these are matters being experienced all across the county. Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with representatives from the Southern Education Foundation: President & CEO, Raymond Pierce and Senior Research Policy Analyst, Meagan Crowe. Together they discuss the findings of the latest education report and its implications for all...

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with National Science Foundation board members Ellen Ochoa (former astronaut and Director of the Johnson Space Center) and Julia Phillips (primary manager for the global report to Congress) about the United States' place globally in science and engineering and the state of science education in this country.

As we try to create more empathetic citizens, P.E.T.A. has developed curricula for elementary and high school students to encourage students to be kind to each other and the environment. In this episode, Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with TeachKind Program Manager Lisbet Chiriboga and Counselor and Professor of Criminal Justice and Sociology Dr. Kimberly Spanjol about how the curriculum can be implemen...

Get Set Up is a digital education platform that provides people age 55 and over a way to equip themselves with the tools and knowledge to get along in our world. Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with GetSetUp co-founder Lawrence Kosick and platform guide Wade Yarbrough about the benefits of the platform and what senior Americans can get out of the courses offered.

Increasingly what we call a family takes on a varied meaning. Ask any of the millions of school children across the country what they consider a family and you will get almost as many definitions. In the quest to develop more empathy and understanding for "non-traditional" families and the impact they have on the children, Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with People Español editor and author of the book,...

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with former Assistant District Attorney Scott Limmer about his new book, Keeping Our Kids Safe and Out of Trouble, in which he provides practical advice and steps that parents and caregivers can provide their children if they should ever find themselves in difficult situations, whether in school, at home, or anywhere in between.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with author and illustrator of the book, "A Pocket Guide to Pigeon Watching - Getting to Know the World's Most Misunderstood Bird", Rosemary Mosco, to shed light on and dispel myths about the much maligned pigeon. They explore, among other things, the historical and current social impact the pigeon has had on our civilization. You may just change your mind about "the rat w...

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with IBM Vice-President and Global Head of Corporate Social Responsibility, Justina Nixon, about several programs IBM is spearheading to provide technical skills to 30 million people worldwide by 2030.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with award-winning author and motivational speaker Ty Allan Jackson about the importance of teaching our youth about financial literacy and entrepreneurship. Jackson's book, "Make Your Own Money - How Kids Can Earn It, Save It, Spend It, and Dream Big" provides motivation and worksheets that take the mystery out of making money.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with one of the people caught in the fallout of the Varsity Blues Scandal, former sailing coach John Vandemoer, about how he was made to be an unwitting accomplice to a scandal that rocked the college world. In his book, Rigged Justice, Vandemoer describes the turmoil he and his family experienced as a result of the influence of purported mastermind Rick Singer.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with clinical psychologist and author of the book, "Running is a Kind of Dreaming," JM Thompson, about how his own battle with suicidal depression has enabled him to help others confront and work through their own trauma. Thompson provides strategies and resources for those suffering through depression and their families and loved ones.

How safe are your passwords? During the pandemic, the average person has created 15 new accounts and has increased time spent online. In light of cybersecurity month, Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with Google Cybersecurity Expert, Grace Hoyt, about how to keep your passwords strong, your accounts secure, and your children safe while living on the internet.

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.