in Piazza

Daniel Pianko (@danielpianko), Managing Director at Achieve Partners and University Ventures, joins in Piazza to talk with Jeanne and Michael about how we can boost the value and success pathways to college, and work, have for the most in need students of today and tomorrow.

Green Bay Packers fan and 54th Speaker of the U.S. House, Paul Ryan joins Jeanne and Michael in Piazza to talk about his work to combat poverty and solutions for education and work, his founding the American Idea Foundation to improve public policy and the nation’s communities, his experience and advice for those aspiring to public service, and much more.

How and what are we teaching about our history and the American promise? Cofounder of Vertex Partnership Academies, author and writer for the 1776 Unites Campaign, AEI Senior Fellow Ian Rowe (@IanVRowe) joins Jeanne in Piazza to discuss how we can reclaim opportunity across the world, what Rowe calls ’surmountable racism’ in America, and more.

Kathryn Jean Lopez, senior fellow at National Review Institute, where she directs the Center for Religion, Culture, and Civil Society, joins Jeanne in Piazza to talk about the hottest-button topic: religion in America, today. Don’t miss this commentary on why it’s more important than ever that we have mutual respect for one another, stand up for what we believe in, challenge our peers and not give up in the face of adversity.

(Originally aired: February 12, 2021) OZY CEO & co-founder Carlos Watson joins in Piazza to talk about education, history and the importance of news, especially in today's international crisis environment, and much more! 

Join Jeanne and Michael in Piazza for an exclusive conversation on the role opportunity and entrepreneurship play in making the American Dream possible for people throughout the globe, as well as the importance of ideas like perseverance and progressive, innovative thinking, especially now, to Democracy and the future of our society.

This week we are joined in Piazza by Catherine Truitt, who became North Carolina’s elected chief state school officer this January. Catherine’s career in education began as a high school English teacher, and she was appointed to the Governor’s team in 2015. Catherine was also Chancellor of Western Governors University of North Carolina (WGU NC), a role that has given her incredible perspective on how to connect education and the workforce.

Entrepreneur, investor and venture-capitalist Joe Lonsdale joins Jeanne and Michael in Piazza to discuss how growing up in Silicon Valley influenced his passion for technology, his thoughts on the business and innovation climate in California today, and the skill set he believes the next generation needs to develop the most creative and innovative solutions to the problems of the future.

Join Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush this week “in Piazza” as he shares his thoughts on a wide range of topics with Jeanne and Michael. From Covid’s impact on schools and getting America back to work, to how he got started, his journey and the state of free speech today, you will want to listen, learn, and share!

Getting Smart CEO and Partner Tom Vander Ark joins Jeanne and Michael in Piazza to talk about his extensive work advising companies and schools on education and innovation, his work in philanthropy, the importance of opportunity in education and the workplace, his take on the newest forms of schools spurred into greater use by COVID and more.