Instruction Discussion

In determining ways to cope with the stressors of life and practice mindfulness, Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with Dharma teacher Kaira Jewel Lingo, one of the authors of the book, “Healing Our Way Home - Black Buddhist Teachings on Ancestors, Joy, and Liberation”. Among topics discussed is how to practice mindfulness with our electronic devices.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with renowned linguistics expert and founder of the A.I. system DYSOLVE, Dr. Coral Hoh about how artificial intelligence can be used to fill in the gaps currently experienced in providing services for our special needs population. The current data shows that DYSOLVE is a better alternative to the current reading interventions and at a fraction of the cost.

Kevin Boston-Hill has a lively conversation with Erin Wilcox from the Pacific Legal Foundation and lead attorney in a lawsuit filed against NY Education Department's Science & Technology Entry Program (STEP). Joining the conversation is Wai Wah Chin, Charter President of the Chinese American Citizens Alliance Greater New York, one of the plaintiffs in the case. At stake is whether NY's STEP has discriminatory practices in providing opportunities for those underrepresented in the S.T.E.M. fields.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with friend of the show, Lisbet Chiraboga, the Program Manager of PETA's TeachKind program, which has just launched the Words Matter language guide for K-5 classrooms. It is the hope that this program will continue to support the teaching of empathy towards animals and, by extension, be more humane towards each other.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with Dr. Joe Henderson, an associate professor in the Department of Environment and Society, at Paul Smith’s College, about recent proposed legislation aimed at making climate change education a mandated part of the curriculum. They also talk about the social and economic implications of climate change and the legislation.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with the author of the new book, “Garbage Bag Girl”, Celeste L. Edmunds, about her experiences as a foster child in the child welfare system and what kind of support and care these vulnerable children need to help them navigate the system.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with Kenny Glenn, author of the book “Question Everything - Advice for Students and Graduates” to provide helpful tips for students of all ages to prepare for life after high school.

In a world where many students don’t know what they will do after high school and others change their minds later in life and therefore face the same uncertainty, Kevin Boston-Hill may have found the answer. Here he speaks with Dr. Autumn Caviness, Director of Real Talk and Big Future at the College Board. They explore the different ways students of all ages can prepare for their lives after high school - even if they have already left school.

As we re-imagine education in our country, there is a new book that may shed some insight on the direction in which we should go. Here, Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with the author of the book, “Crisis-Proofing Today’s Learners: Reimagining Career Education to Prepare Kids for Tomorrow’s World”, Jean Eddy, who is also the President and CEO of American Student Assistance. Joining the conversation is Dr. Shari Camhi, Superintendent of the Baldwin Union Free School District.

With the rise of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion workshops and committees, there is a lot of information that can leave people overwhelmed. Here, Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with Christine Platt and Catherine Wigginton Greene about their new book, "Rebecca, Not Becky", that takes a light-hearted yet real approach to discussing the impact of DEI and its real purpose - building better relationships.