PeterAF

One Good Idea

Education EN ↓ 3 episodes

We'll leave the ideology behind and focus on good ideas that are shaping K-12 education today.

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PeterAF

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Microschools in America - What if school could be built around the learner instead of the system? 15.06.2026 24:15

In this episode of One Good Idea , host Peter Franzen talks with Ashley Soifer, co-founder of the National Microschooling Center, about one of the fastest-growing movements in education: microschools. Microschools are small, relationship-based learning environments designed to meet students where they are. While they may look different from one community to another, they share a common goal—creati...

One Good Idea - culturally relevant literature for children 14.05.2026 32:38

What does it take to help children truly love reading? In this episode of One Good Idea , Peter sits down with educator and literacy advocate Julius Anthony to discuss the powerful connection between literacy, representation, and student success. Julius shares the story behind the creation of the St. Louis Black Authors of Children’s Literature and the innovative Believe Literacy Labs—immersive re...

A-F School Report Cards 15.04.2026 23:51

What if every school in Missouri received a simple A–F grade—just like a student report card? That idea is gaining real momentum, and it could fundamentally change how families understand school performance. In this episode, host Peter Franzen sits down with Patricia Levesque, Executive Director of ExcelinEd—the national education reform organization founded by former Florida Governor Jeb Bush. Wi...