More and more schools are allowing in-class instruction, but is enough being done for teachers and students to feel safe? Former Secretary of Education and current Managing Partner of Chicago CRED, Arne Duncan joins Sal on Homeroom. Note that there was an audio problem during the original live recording, so we had to do an […]

Marley Dias, author, founder of #1000BlackGirlBooks, host and executive producer of Netflix’s Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices joins Sal with her message for today’s youth in these unprecedented times. Recorded live on November 12, 2020. See the livestream on YouTube For more information visit: https://keeplearning.khanacademy.org Khan Academy is a nonprofit with a mission to provide a […]

How can we reimagine infrastructure to develop a more resilient, equitable, and prosperous society? Katy Knight, Executive Director of Siegel Family Endowment, joins Sal on Homeroom to discuss a new framework for understanding the connections between physical, social, and digital infrastructure, and how it can help us address some of the most pressing challenges facing […]

How can families and educators protect the emotional and mental well-being of their kids this school year? How can parents help if their children are struggling to learn? Lisa Damour, PhD, psychologist and New York Times columnist, shares all her advice with special guest host Kristen DiCerbo, Khan Academy’s Chief Learning Officer. Recorded live on […]

Want to learn how we age and whether we can slow or even reverse aging? David Sinclair, PhD, professor of genetics at Harvard Medical School, says in his book “Lifespan” that aging is a disease, and that disease is treatable. Sal and live listeners had their questions answered by a leading expert on aging and […]

How can we help our children and students to become more resilient? How might we better integrate mental health and education? Listen to Sal as he explores these topics with Adam Brown, an associate professor in psychology at The New School for Social Research and an expert in trauma, mental health and resilience. Recorded live […]

Back by popular demand, previous Homeroom guest Angela Duckworth is returning to answer more of your questions. She’s Founder and CEO of Character Lab and author of the New York Times bestselling book, “Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance.” She’ll share tips on accepting feedback, regaining a sense of control, and more. Recorded live […]

Did you know that Google has a philanthropic arm, Google.org? Google.org’s President Jacquelline Fuller joins Sal to talk about the org’s commitment to supporting COVID relief through donations and pro-bono project support across three core areas: health and science, economic relief and recovery, and distance learning. Recorded live on July 16, 2020. View the original […]

How can you maintain and nourish your emotional and mental well-being amidst the global pandemic? Laurie Santos, PhD, who teaches the popular “Psychology and the Good Life” class at Yale University, shares her advice with Sal. Dr. Santos also has a podcast – The Happiness Lab. Recorded live on October 15, 2020. See the video […]

Dr. Vivek Murthy will co-chair President-elect Joe Biden’s coronavirus task force. He recently joined Sal to discuss how we can stay connected to our families, friends, and communities as we approach the holidays at a time of social distancing. Originally recorded on October 28, 2020. You can view the recording on YouTube For more information […]