Big Ideas in Education

Big Ideas in Education

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Big Ideas in Education episodes

  • Ep 191: The secret to student engagement may NOT surprise you; How Ector County is reducing teacher shortages
    This week, Sarah talks about the three key factors to motivate students and bring back student engagement to pre-pandemic levels. Ryan talks about a school District in Texas and its impressive reform to turn the tide on its teacher shortages. Tune in!

    Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @AcademicaMedia or with the hashtag #BigIdeasinEducation with questions or new topics you want to see discussed.

    Articles:

    https://www.edweek.org/leadership/whats-the-secret-sauce-for-student-engagement-3-insights-from-educators/2023/04

    https://www.edweek.org/leadership/a-districts-long-term-investment-in-cultivating-future-teachers-is-paying-off/2023/02?utm_source=tw&utm_medium=soc&utm_campaign=edit




    Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)
    Producer: Ross Ulysse
    16 min
  • Ep 191: The secret to student engagement may NOT surprise you; How Ector County is reducing teacher shortages
    This week, Sarah talks about the three key factors to motivate students and bring back student engagement to pre-pandemic levels. Ryan talks about a school District in Texas and its impressive reform to turn the tide on its teacher shortages. Tune in!

    Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @AcademicaMedia or with the hashtag #BigIdeasinEducation with questions or new topics you want to see discussed.

    Articles:
    https://www.edweek.org/leadership/whats-the-secret-sauce-for-student-engagement-3-insights-from-educators/2023/04
    https://www.edweek.org/leadership/a-districts-long-term-investment-in-cultivating-future-teachers-is-paying-off/2023/02?utm_source=tw&utm_medium=soc&utm_campaign=edit

    Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye) Producer: Ross Ulysse
    16 min
  • Ep 190: Principal professional development in Missouri; Empowerment Programs helping students graduate
    This week, Ryan talks about principal professional development through its Missouri Leadership Development System for aspiring and veteran school leaders, to positively impact principal retention in the state. Sarah talks about an empowerment program that targets students who are falling behind on their academic credits through six week credit recovery courses and provide students with a community based approach to learning. Tune in!

    Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @AcademicaMedia or with the hashtag #BigIdeasinEducation with questions or new topics you want to see discussed.

    Articles: https://www.k12dive.com/news/staffed-up-missouri-principal-retention/646279/ https://www.9news.com/article/news/education/cool-schools-arvada-high-school/73-4f7cf589-6612-42db-95a8-763375c1c6d3

    Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye) Producer: Ross Ulysse
    20 min
  • Ep 189: The rise of intergenerational learning; Finding your daily “one good thing” as an educator
    This week, Sarah talks about a new high school in Boston at citizen senior center providing opportunities for intergenerational learners to hone in on new skills and foster collaboration methods. Ryan talks about a blog for educators to unplug and share the positive wins happening in their classroom. Tune in!

    Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @AcademicaMedia or with the hashtag #BigIdeasinEducation with questions or new topics you want to see discussed.

    Articles: https://www.edweek.org/leadership/how-one-high-school-became-a-model-for-intergenerational-learning/2023/03 https://onegoodthingteach.wordpress.com/

    Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye) Producer: Ross Ulysse
    18 min
  • Ep 188: Permitting students to re-do assignments; Investing in our teachers
    This week, Ryan talks about allowing students to re-do assignments as an approach to learn from their mistakes and to help them feel more motivated in schools. Sarah talks about improving teaching by comparing the educational practices of India to those of the U.S. and shares the similarities and differences of what makes teachers successful. Tune in!

    Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @AcademicaMedia or with the hashtag #BigIdeasinEducation with questions or new topics you want to see discussed.

    Articles:

    https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/teachers-explain-why-letting-students-redo-assignments-is-problematic/2023/03
    https://www.forbesindia.com/blog/education/stop-blaming-teachers-start-improving-teaching-instead/

    Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye) Producer: Ross Ulysse
    19 min
  • Ep 187: Future-ready public schools; Pickleball in schools
    This week, Sarah talks about the initiative to build future ready public schools that deliver the learning and enriching opportunities students and families deserve. Ryan talks about the fastest-growing sport in the US, pickleball, as it is affordable and helps students develop good hand-eye coordination. Tune in!

    Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @AcademicaMedia or with the hashtag #BigIdeasinEducation with questions or new topics you want to see discussed.

    Articles: https://www.forbes.com/sites/vickiphillips/2023/03/02/the-most-exciting-news-in-education-isnt-found-in-the-headlines/ https://www.edutopia.org/article/pickleball-elementary-school-phys-ed

    Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye) Producer: Ross Ulysse
    18 min
  • Ep 186: Social media safety in Florida; Developing early childhood educators
    This week, Ryan talks about a bill designed to promote student safety on social media platforms to encourage responsible social media use. Sarah talks about a new program to help improve the early childhood education workforce recruitment and retention with a focus on career growth and better compensation for teachers, aids, and other care givers. Tune in!

    Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @AcademicaMedia or with the hashtag #BigIdeasinEducation with questions or new topics you want to see discussed.
    Articles:

    https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/regional/florida/florida-senate-education-committee-tiktok-ban-schools/67-55da640f-e383-4e49-b228-6f31eb552403

    https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2023/02/02/hhs-launches-first-national-early-care-and-education-workforce-center.html

    Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)
    Producer: Ross Ulysse
    18 min
  • Ep 185: Getting high school students engaged in their communities; Should student school board members have voting rights
    This week, Sarah talks about the benefits of getting students involved in their communities to impact their academic achievements, reduce absenteeism, and increase graduation rates. Ryan talks about the level of student representatives on their school boards and efforts to expand the voting rules for those students. Tune in!

    Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @AcademicaMedia or with the hashtag #BigIdeasinEducation with questions or new topics you want to see discussed.

    Articles:

    https://www.greatschoolspartnership.org/resources/equitable-community-engagement/the-case-for-community-engagement/ https://ny.chalkbeat.org/2023/1/24/23569203/nyc-school-board-panel-for-educational-policy-student-power?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1674680210

    Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye) Producer: Ross Ulysse
    20 min
  • Ep 184: Growth mindset in personal finance classes; Partnerships to fight food insecurity at the university level
    This week, Ryan talks about how students can benefit from adopting a growth mindset through personal finance courses. Sarah talks about a partnership to eradicate food insecurity at the university level by providing practical hunger free programming to students. Tune in!

    Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @AcademicaMedia or with the hashtag #BigIdeasinEducation with questions or new topics you want to see discussed.

    Articles:

    https://www.edutopia.org/article/growth-mindset-personal-finance
    https://www.tapinto.net/towns/paterson/sections/giving-back/articles/new-partnership-with-hunger-free-campus-to-fight-food-insecurity

    Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)
    Producer: Ross Ulysse
    16 min
  • Ep 183: Parental leave for school events; What teachers do to make their school day easier
    This week, Sarah talks about how parent involvement can have a huge impact on student performance and improve teacher morale. Ryan talks about self-care practices that teachers use make their school day easier. Tune in!

    Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @AcademicaMedia or with the hashtag #BigIdeasinEducation with questions or new topics you want to see discussed.

    Articles: https://www.penncapital-star.com/government-politics/pa-house-bill-would-make-it-easier-for-parents-to-attend-school-events-tuesday-morning-coffee/ https://twitter.com/edutopia/status/1611789515118592000

    Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye) Producer: Ross Ulysse
    17 min

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A weekly recap of inspiration and innovation in your schools. Hosted by a panel of education experts, Big Ideas features fun and freewheeling discussion, interviews with influencers, and news items to…