Taking Notes with Jon Carroll

In this episode, Dr. Carroll discusses the aftermath of the election and the influence of power on the voting behavior of the electorate. He also analyzes what the behavior of Trump supporters in the days after the election potentially means for schools and students.

In this episode Dr. Carroll breaks down the ways normalized hate speech filters down into schools and the behavior of children. Tony Hinchcliffe's remarks at Madison Square Garden and Ryan Girdusky's remarks to Mehdi Hasan on CNN are noted as examples.

In this episode Dr. Carroll gives an update on what has kept him away for the last three weeks from kicking off school fundraising to chairing the Pollyanna Conference, he also grapples with the recent loss of a student

In this episode Dr. Carroll talks about the experience of being on a recruiting visit and also the impact of attending the NOVA Music Festival exhibit in Los Angeles

In this episode Dr. Carroll addresses the impacts of the divisive, othering language being used by the Presidential and VP candidates of the Republican Party in addition to talking about a new testing policy being implemented by LAUSD

In this episode Dr. Carroll talks about making sure you are immersed in your school community as you head back to school while also giving students the necessary independence to grow and thrive.

In this episode we talk about and celebrate the work of Private School Village (PSV) with Founder and Executive Director Lisa Johnson.

In this episode Dr. Carroll checks in with friend of the show Janine Jones to talk about training for DEI and to breakdown the viral conversation between Nancy Mace, Dr. Michael Eric Dyson and Keith Boykin on the Abby Phillip Show

Dr. Carroll shares some thoughts on standouts from the Olympics and then has a chat with Todd Wilson, Founder of Core Prep Academy to talk about maximizing the student-athlete HS experience.

Dr. Carroll talks about the final chapter of AAU basketball for the Dimpled One, the hype around Nike's Peach Jam tournament, his summer program Roots of Knowledge and a wish list of conversations he hopes to see in 2024-25 school year

Dr. Carroll reflects on the BET Awards, the end of PRIDE Month and has a conversation with Morehouse student Amir Staten

Dr. Carroll reflects on witnessing The Dimpled Ones first scholarship offer and offers thoughts on summer work for students so that they return to the classroom ready to go in the Fall

In this epidsode we dive into the PASS program that Jay-Z and Roc Nation made headlines for supporting. We first lay out some of the history of voucher programs, dissect what exactly is in the PASS bill and then get into my thoughts on Roc Nation's involvement

Dr. Carroll dives into the topic of school choice following the Jay-Z headlines about supporting the PASS program in PA. Kara Sax joins the show to talk about the work she does with the Alliance Charter School Network and other educational programs

We continue our chat with Admissions expert Chris Jones in this epidsode and also get into how his knowledge of admissions plays out in his role as a trustee for an elementary school. We also get into what it is like parenting when the kids have left the house and what it was like having children in NY during the student encampments

In this episode Dr. Carroll revels in school being out and thinks about what's ahead for the summer to recharge. Chris Jones joins the show to talk about the college admissions landscape

The conversation continues with Erikk Aldridge of Rockstars Baseball about helping students athletes navigate the road from youth sports to high school and college. Dr. Carroll also talks about the case of Seth Towns and getting everything out of the college years of athletic eligibility.

In this episode Dr. Carroll reflects on the family journey with sports and talks about pitfalls to avoid when it comes to spending resources and pushing student athletes. Erikk Aldridge, founder of Rockstar Baseball, joins the show to share his experience guiding parents along the sports path and lessons he learned with his own student-athletes

Dr. Carroll talks about attending a milestone reunion and why they are important along with graduations. Dr. Anthony Sparks stops by to talk about delivering the commencement address at his alma mater.

Dr. J talks about planning the summer for your student, a case study of Rutgers and how they avoided police force with their student encampment, and thoughts on teachers being able to arm themselves

Dr. Carroll talks about what has been happening since he last sat in front of a microphone, the educational opportunities of studying the student encampments at universities, and finally some early tips on the new admissions cycle about to begin

Dr. Carroll reflects on what needs to happen in public education so that we prevent the ability for teachers to prepare students to be informed citizens and global humans. Dr. Tyrone Howard joins for a conversation on preparing teachers

Dr. Carroll reflects on annual trip to historic sites of the Civil Rights Movement and takeaways from being able to see these historic venues in-person

More states are joining the group where DEI is not welcome, recommendations to get away and disconnect during Spring Break, and a conversation

A life update on the family blessings for Team Carroll, notes on the end of admissions season, why Black students SHOULD be looking to stay away from Florida colleges, and a note on the entertainment industry's award season