This week, Ryan talks about calculus in high school as an unwritten requirement to be a competitive college applicant. Sarah talks about features on YouTube for educational institutions to remove ads and its recommendation algorithm. Tune in!

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Articles:
https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/8/23341123/youtube-learning-educational-video-ad-free-courses-quizzes
https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/why-elite-college-admissions-may-play-an-outsized-role-in-k-12-math-programs/2022/09

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

This week, Sarah talks about tips to prepare students for the SAT and the ACT and help ease the mental burden of testing. Ryan talks about how veteran teachers give advice to first year educators using five words or less. Tune in!

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Articles:
https://www.usnews.com/education/articles/how-to-reduce-sat-act-test-day-stress
https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/the-best-advice-for-new-teachers-in-5-words-or-less-2022-edition/2022/08?utm_source=tw&utm_medium=soc&utm_campaign=edit

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

This week, Ryan shares a new book talks about how schools should foster students’ natural drive to self-direct their learning around their own interests to cultivate free-agent learners. Sarah talks about ways limit the impact of summer learning loss through practical activities that exercise the skills learned in the classroom. Tune in!

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Articles:
https://www.heralddemocrat.com/2022/07/08/ways-to-fight-summer-learning-loss/

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

This week, Sarah talks about a new mandate of personal financial literacy in schools and the opportunities that lies ahead in this investment. Ryan talks about the benefits of spelling bees and spelling education to improve students’ communication skills and literary competencies. Tune in!

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This week, Ryan​ talks about how teachers can use the ukulele to incorporate a little music into the classroom and provide many opportunities for joyful exploration and learning. Sarah talks about the graduation rate increases of Hispanic students in Colorado through early intervention and special individualized plans. Tune in!

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Articles:
https://www.edutopia.org/article/adding-music-your-classroom-ukulele https://co.chalkbeat.org/2022/6/2/23143015/hispanic-students-high-school-graduation-rates-colorado-success-chasing-progress

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

This week, Sarah talks about a summer learning program that emphasizes small group instruction and enrichment over remediation. Ryan talks about how teachers can use engaging review methods to help reinforce educational concepts and allow students to work together to build mastery. Tune in!

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Articles:
https://www.lebanondemocrat.com/hartsville/summer-learning-keeps-students-engaged/article_fecd597a-8583-5fac-8b9a-1ea2bfc7a043.html
https://www.edutopia.org/article/5-review-activities-kids-actually

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

This week, Ryan shares an article talks about a philanthropy funded program that provides low-income students with personalized academic support, college admissions assistance, and help with financial aid. Sarah shares an article that talks about a commencement ceremony speech from celebrity Taylor Swift, as she’s drawn inspiration and shares advice that benefits educators and students alike. Tune in!

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Articles:

https://www.the74million.org/article/new-study-low-income-chicago-students-40-more-likely-to-earn-bachelors-after-college-prep-program/
https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/taylor-swift-nyu-commencement-speech-full-transcript-1235072824/

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

This week, Sarah shares an article talks about the amazing students who are this year’s US Presidential Scholars. Ryan shares an article that talks about a rise in behavioral issues in students amid the upcoming summer break and shares actionable tips on how to address it. Tune in!

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Articles:

https://www.ed.gov/news/press-releases/education-department-announces-161-students-be-honored-2022-us-presidential-scholars



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

This week, Ryan shares an article talks about fun end of year activities to help students reflect on their memories of the class and to reflect on the things they have learned. In honor of teacher's appreciation week, Sarah shares an article that talks about testimonials from students on how their teachers have made a difference and shaped who they became as adults. Tune in!

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Articles:

https://www.weareteachers.com/end-of-year-assignments/
https://patch.com/us/across-america/amp/30632416/teacher-appreciation-week-these-mentors-helped-kids-feel-seen

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

This week, Sarah shares an article talks about early retention through research and why we should remove the stigma of “redshirting”. Ryan shares an article that talks about productive struggles and how it leads to significant learning outcomes in students.

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Articles:
https://www.scarymommy.com/parenting/kindergarten-deadline-age-experts
https://twitter.com/edutopia/status/1519691657066602496

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