From Classroom to Newsroom

Current JCPS superintendent Dr. Marty Pollio discusses trauma, suicide prevention, Senate Bill 250, school start times, the student assignment plan, and more.

Former JCPS lead psychologist Dr. Joe Bargione discusses trauma, suicide prevention, the new mental health counselors in JCPS, and much more.

Dr. Corrie Shull — Senior Pastor of the Burnett Avenue Baptist Church in Louisville, Kentucky and one of the newest members of the Jefferson County Public Schools Board of Education — joins the show to talk about the tragic story of Seven Bridges, changing schools’ culture and climate, racial equity, charter schools, teachers’ unions, and much … Continue reading Episode 40: Corrie Shull →

Psychologist, educator, school board member and politician Lisa Willner joins the show to discuss several topics, including JCPS under Dr. Hargens and Dr. Pollio, the importance of racial equity in education, whether or not teachers’ unions matter, and much more. Notes for Episode 39 Dr. Willner on Twitter Dr. Willner on Facebook Kentucky Psychological Association WAVE … Continue reading Episode 39: Lisa Willner →

Three members of On the Record’s staff — Sky Carroll, Faith Lindsey, and Katie Cummins — join the show this week to talk about the latest issue (Volume 4 Number 1) which deals with fast fashion, the school-to-prison pipeline, the abundance of liquor stores in the West End, a guide to local government, an explanation … Continue reading Episode 38: Staffers from On the Record →

Adam Johnson (of FAIR, The Appeal, and Citations Needed) talks about the many shortcomings of local media outlets.

Ronel Brown explains why he is running for the Kentucky House of Representatives, why education matters, and why governments should spend money in order to save money.

Rae talks about the future of the free press, the #MeToo movement, journalism business models, and much more.

Education reporter Mandy McLaren talks about her teaching gigs, switching careers, dealing with hostile feedback, #MeToo, and much more.

Education reporter Olivia Krauth on anonymous sources, viral news stories, and using teenagers as sources.