Edumacation

Grab your color-coded binders, sharpen your pencils, and take your seats before the bell rings because Edumacation is back, just in time for the new school year! In this episode, David and L tackle the back-to-school transition from the perspectives of students, parents, and educators. We are so excited to kick off the new semester, and we can't wait to share what's in store!

Here's that sleep article L was talking about: "School Start Times, Sleep, and Youth Outcomes: A Meta-analysis," in Pediatrics (2022) 149 (6), https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2021-054068.

Thanks to artist Mr Smith and the Free Music Archive for the use of our theme song, "Funk Five."

Before Edumacation returns with a new episode this Saturday, we thought we'd end our summer vacation with a snippet of bonus material. If you found yourself missing our wisdom, humor, and heart, here's an anecdote to whet your appetite. Fiddling with combination locks can catch many students off-guard, but David shares how facing the small setbacks with a can-do attitude can build resilience for tougher challenges in the future. Stay tuned this weekend for our back-to-school episode!

Thanks to artist Mr Smith and the Free Music Archive for the use of our theme song, "Funk Five."

Wait, what was the middle part again? This week, the summer fun continues with Part Two of our conversation with Dr. Jenna Noblit. David and L take a deep dive into the remaining four pillars of executive function: Working Memory, Emotional and Impulse Control, Metacognition, and Task Initiation. Dr. Noblit shares strategies, reflects on her own growth and development, and hands over the soul of her second-born child—uhh, I mean, takes our advice about baby names.

I scream, you scream, we all scream for David’s philosophy of ice cream! In this episode, Hodge Podge returns with a delicious twist: learn what your favorite ice cream flavor says about you. L and David also explore the amazing world of bats, writing compelling characters, the challenges of school counseling, and much more.

Want to learn more about what we discussed? Here are some useful links:

• Ologies episode on bats with Merlin Tuttle: https://www.alieward.com/ologies/chiropterology
• Trope Talk on Paragons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zm_Pi6OpNKU
• Why The Winter Soldier is the Strongest Movie in the MCU: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZN5MyDANIY4

Thanks to artist Mr Smith and the Free Music Archive for the use of our theme song, "Funk Five."

With one host in Savannah and one in Schwenksville, it's time for Edumacation to think flexibly! This week, our very first guest returns to share her expertise (and some life updates) with the masses. In Part One, Dr. Noblit breaks down four out of eight aspects of executive function: Organizing, Planning and Prioritizing, Time Management, and Flexible Thinking. Stay tuned for Part Two to learn about Working Memory, Emotional and Impulse Control, Metacognition, and Task Initiation.

Thanks to artist Mr Smith and the Free Music Archive for the use of our theme song, "Funk Five."

School's out for summer, and there's no better time to roll out our new curriculum, including Ice Cream Philosophy, Introduction to Souffle Baking, Etymology & Entomology, and Life Skills Practicum. More to come this summer, so stay tuned!

Want to learn more about what we discussed? Here are some useful links:

• Caterpillars keep some memory as adults: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2248710/
• Ologies episode on moths and butterflies: https://www.alieward.com/ologies/lepidopterology
• Synesthesia in the Ologies episode on memory: https://www.alieward.com/ologies/mnemonology

• King Charles' bizarre portrait: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/His_Majesty_King_Charles_III_(portrait)
• How languages are related (illustration): https://sssscomic.com/comic.php?page=196
• Wiktionary: https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Wiktionary:Main_Page
• Six degrees of Kevin Bacon: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Six_Degrees_of_Kevin_Bacon

Thanks to artist Mr Smith and the Free Music Archive for the use of our theme song, "Funk Five."

To everyone’s surprise, it turns out we’re not the only podcasters on the planet. In this episode, David and L are joined by Josh Markowitz (Wrestling Republic) and Ben Raskas (Game Day Fuel) to get the inside scoop on the future of sports broadcasting. Ben and Josh share college tips, break down the qualities of effective sports analysis, and bond over the famous Miracle on Ice.

Want to hear more from our guests? Check out Josh’s work with Wrestling Republic at https://wrestlingrepublic.com/ and on YouTube. Listen to Ben and Matthew Goldstein talk all things sports nutrition on Game Day Fuel on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2RiegkiCSLb2JakbnW3Ds2?si=e24433b6731b4e6f. Keep on the lookout for Josh, Ben, and Hayden’s camp collab as well as some Edumacation "On Location" episodes this summer!

Thanks to artist Mr Smith and the Free Music Archive for the use of our theme song, "Funk Five."

How often do you meet a true Renaissance woman? In this episode, David and L pick the brain of a musician, parent, teacher, administrator, and true leader. Leah Hannon, head of the middle school at The Mount Vernon School, has experience in countless facets of education, and she's here to share her wisdom. A hint: be yourself, everyone else is taken.

Thanks to artist Mr Smith and the Free Music Archive for the use of our theme song, "Funk Five."

Edumacation is taking a field trip! In this episode, David and L open the floor to attendees of the 2nd Annual Low Country School Counselor Conference at St. Andrew's. Professionals working in the classroom, in administration, and in private practices share insights about their careers as well as the value of diversified support systems.

Also, there's ice cream involved.

Thanks to artist Mr Smith and the Free Music Archive for the use of our theme song, "Funk Five."

Just when you thought you knew your hosts, they're turning the tables on each other. In this episode, the Shmulitzer-Prize-winning Nashes direct their scrutiny inwards to ask the hard-hitting questions:

• What does L want to do when they grow up?
• How many degrees can one man have before he gets too powerful? (And will any of them help him learn how to count?)
• What even is linguistics?

Join David and L as they reflect on how far they've come, not-so-subtly invite Gordon Ramsey to the classroom, and dare to imagine a brighter future for the students and teachers of tomorrow.

Thanks to artist Mr Smith and the Free Music Archive for the use of our theme song, "Funk Five."