Taking Notes with Jon Carroll

After giving some life updates Dr. Carroll talks about expanding the focus of Black History Month and how all students can feel connected to it.

Notes on things families should keep in mind as admissions season draws near both in independent schools and colleges. Founder and Executive Director Collette Bowers Zinn of Private School Axis joins the show

This episode addresses the idea many families have that accelerating their students in math is the ticket to being an outstanding college applicant. I offer thoughts on this and talk with Dr. Megan Franke about the ways math education is evolving as teacher education evolves.

Dr. Rema Vassar joins the show to talk about her journey post-grad to the position of chair of the Michigan State Board of Trustees and how she stays connected to her mission to keep parents engaged and empowered in their students' educational journeys.

Multi hyphenate entertainer Shay Roundtree and Entrepreneur Kamal Akwara join Dr. Carroll to synthesize and analyze the Black Men in America special hosted by Trymaine Lee and Charles Coleman, Jr. on MSNBC

This episode gets into the beauty and craziness of travel as a sports parent, the ways we should and shouldn't be looking at Dr. King's legacy and how the elimination of DEI offices harms what has been a growing population of Black Male Teachers

After venting about how the College Football Bowl season needs to change and how Harvard failed Dr. Claudine Gay, we get back to normal programming and talk about the best ways to approach independent school admissions now that applications have been submitted

The Holidays are a time for families to gather and reconnect. For college kids it is often their first time to come home for an extended period of time. I talk with Janine Jones about the dynamic when you go from full house to empty nest to full house again. We also look forward to 2024.

Decisions for Early Decision/Early Action college applications came out this week and that creates a lot of anticipation for students and there families. I talk about ways to enter this process with the greatest chances of success. I welcome my sister Jennifer Rivers back to the show to talk about the admissions counselor's perspective

Dr. Rodney Glasgow of the Glasgow Group and Sandy Springs Friends School joins the show to talk about the founding of the Student Diversity Leadership Conference (SDLC) and how it has become a transformative experience for students.

Dr. Liza Talusan joins the show to discuss love letters she has written to PoCC attendees about respecting the space and how to reenter the school community after the conference

Talking about the importance of the People of Color Conference (PoCC) and SDLC (Student Diversity Leadership Conference) in the independent school landscape and why parents should look to send students to such events.

I talk about the disruption caused by the Coaching carousel at the college level and then offer some lessons learned about the time commitment to sports, the idea of reclassification and things to consider when thinking about transferring schools.

I talk about the landscape of student athletics and pitfalls to avoid. Leland King II joins the show to discuss his book "UNVEIL: Questions to Ask College Coaches"

Notes on leadership as the Univ of Michigan sign-stealing scandal unfolds and Congress considers Mike Johnson's proposal to keep the government open. School leader Rachel Skerritt joins show to talk about national incidents in schools

Dr. Carroll talks about the joy that HBCU Homecoming brings and his own experience with HBCUs. Talks to Shahid and Nabulungi Anderson about SpelHouse Homecoming

Thoughts on the things college leaders need to consider as the Israel-Hamas conflict continues and the discussions and protests continue

Dr. Carroll talks about the recent POLLYANNA conference he chairs and discusses Dr. Tabia Lee's op-ed in the NY Post which claims DEI is the driver of antisemitism

Looking back on the week after the heinous attacks on Israel by Hamas and the subsequent Israeli response

Dr. Carroll talks about the benefits of Global Education especially in the midst of the recent terrorist attack in Israel. Executive Producer Nkechi Okoro Carroll visits for office hours.

A wide ranging interview with writer/producer Saladin Patterson (The Wonder Years) talking all things about being a present father and then ranking Top 5 TV Dads

Dr. Carroll shares thoughts on the end of the WGA strike and what educational lessons can be learned. He also sheds a spotlight on the TX CROWN Act case of Daryl George. Deans Office and Honor Roll included

Dr. Carroll talks about the importance of the arts in uplifting education and speaks with Dr. Anthony Sparks on his rise from performer to Showrunner on projects such as Queen Sugar

Dr. Carroll talks about the conviction of Enrique Tarrio, former leader of the Proud Boys and about danger of allowing violent extremists groups to grow. Deans Office slips and Honor Roll awards handed out

Dr. Carroll talk about the increasing role of cash motives in student athletics at both the college and high school levels. Special Guest Reggie Rock Bythewood talks about his show SWAGGER