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Jul 16, 2024 • 35min

Who Deserves a Seat at the Nation’s 'Best' High School? Bootstraps, Ep. 2 (Encore Episode)

Debate on admissions process at a top high school, calls for inclusivity and equity in education. Controversy over merit-based vs. race-based admissions. Proposals for innovative approaches like merit lotteries. Discussion on American values, history, equity, and opportunities in public schools.
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Jul 9, 2024 • 16min

Can You Really Just 'Pull Yourself Up' in Education? Bootstraps, Ep. 1 (Encore Episode)

What the odd and surprising history of 'pulling yourself up by your bootstraps' says about educational equity. This is the first episode in our Bootstraps podcast series on merit, myths and education. This first ran in 2021.
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Jun 25, 2024 • 58min

What If Banning Smartphones in Schools Is Just the Beginning?

Exploring the impact of smartphones and social media in schools, the podcast discusses strategies for managing distractions, promoting sustained focus, and combating social media addiction. It delves into the importance of student input in decision-making, engaging students in literature classes, and advocating for collective action to create phone-free school environments.
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Jun 11, 2024 • 42min

Should College Become Part of High School? (Doubting College, Ep. 5)

As more students question the value of college, more high schools are bringing college options into their walls. In the latest installment of our Doubting College series, we visit a high school where students can earn a two-year degree without leaving the building, and where students can also get a jump on other career options that don’t require higher education.
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Jun 4, 2024 • 55min

Should Chatbots Tutor? Dissecting That Viral AI Demo With Sal Khan and His Son

Sal Khan, founder of Khan Academy, discusses the use of AI chatbots as tutors in education. He explores the potential benefits and challenges of incorporating AI tutoring tools, emphasizing the importance of balancing technological innovation with human interaction in personalized learning experiences. The podcast also analyzes efficacy studies in edtech companies and the role of chatbot tutors in student engagement and learning, highlighting the need for inclusive educational practices and effective integration of AI tools in teaching.
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May 28, 2024 • 31min

How Instructors Are Adapting to a Rise in Student Disengagement (Encore Episode)

Professors are adapting teaching methods post-pandemic for student disengagement. Topics include online learning, engaging quizzes, and modifying lectures for in-person classes. Understanding reasons for disengagement, shift towards online resources, and challenges in engaging students are discussed.
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May 21, 2024 • 42min

What Brain Science Says About How to Better Teach Teenagers

Ellen Galinsky, an author who studied brain science in adolescents, emphasizes the importance of viewing teens positively. She discusses integrating executive function skills into education, challenging stereotypes, and promoting engagement and reflective teaching for enhanced learning experiences. Galinsky also explores over-parenting, autonomy support, and the complexity of teenage development.
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May 14, 2024 • 26min

High School Students Want Answers Before Heading to Campus (Doubting College, Ep. 4)

High school students are questioning the value of college education and exploring alternative career paths. The podcast discusses the pressures and uncertainties students face in choosing their career paths. It highlights the desire for purpose in work among students and showcases their diverse career aspirations, emphasizing a shift towards purpose-driven education.
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May 7, 2024 • 47min

Can ‘Linguistic Fingerprinting’ Guard Against AI Cheating?

Educators discuss using linguistic fingerprinting to combat AI cheating in student assignments. They explore detecting AI-generated content, the use of law enforcement technology, and enhancing student accountability through linguistic fingerprinting. The podcast also examines the integration of AI tools in educational settings and the challenges of introducing AI literacy in education.
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Apr 30, 2024 • 48min

A Scholar Hopes to Diversify the Narrative Around Undocumented Students

Felecia Russell, a scholar, shares her journey as an undocumented student in LA and discusses her book on diversifying the narrative around immigration. Topics include challenges faced by black undocumented students, the impact of legal status on education, and empowering stories to inspire change.

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