Instruction Discussion

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with football coach and businessman Bill Courtney about his movement, "An Army of Normal Folks." This movement spotlights the efforts of ordinary people who make a difference in their communities. Their conversation shows ways that instead of "Waiting for Superman," one man can make a difference and how you can join the "Army."

As families try to gain every advantage to get into college, Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with veteran academic coach and Founder & CEO of Cardinal Education, Allen Koh, about what families should do to prepare for college, and when they should start.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with Dr. R.A. Ptahsen-Shabazz, Chair of Africana Studies at Nassau Community College, about the importance of providing opportunities for our youth to express themselves and train them to be the next generation of activists. Joining them on the conversation is student and author Nehemie Saint Fleur, who is speaking at the Garden City TedX event which will be recorded.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with Sharon Leino, author of the book series, "Adventures in Lusair," about how to encourage students (and others) to problem solve by using their imaginations. They discuss several experiences that students are likely to have and ways to deal with the emotions they will face.

Kevin Boston-Hill has an in-depth conversation with the Chair of Africana Studies at Nassau Community College and author of the book, "Black to the Roots - Reggae's Rise, Downpression and Reascension", Dr. R.A. Ptahsen-Shabazz, about how people of color have been influenced by the mainstream and how they have influenced everything from music to education to politics.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with Secretary of NYS Commissioner's Advisory Panel for Special Education and Founder & CEO of S.T.I.G.M.A. Consulting Group, Dr. Danielle Williams, about the importance of eliminating the stigma surrounding children with disabilities. Dr. Williams shares some tips and strategies to help all students, not just those with special needs, to be successful academically, socially, and emotionally.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with nationally recognized library technology consultant and best-selling author, Nick Tanzi, about the evolution of the library system from card catalogues to Artificial Intelligence. It is important to note that libraries do more than just lend out books. They are truly a hub of information within the community.

As debate regarding Artificial Intelligence and Chatbots increases, Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with award-winning educational advocate and CEO of the educational publishing company, Academic Innovations, Mindy Bingham, about why teachers, parents, and caregivers need to be aware of technology like ChatGPT and other AI software. Ms. Bingham cautions, “Imagine what your life would be like if a machine does this for you, and you never get the opportunity to stretch your thinking and apply basic knowledge to common problems. What would society be like if within one generation we don’t have people with the experience to solve the problems we face.”

Kevin Boston-Hill and EdWeek journalist Madeline Will explore the ways in which schools can develop a culture of mentorship to support students who struggle academically and adults who wish to more effectively help their students. They discuss how mentorship can be another Academic Intervention Service.

Kevin Boston-Hill has an in-depth conversation with Jill Barshay, Senior Reporter at The Hechinger Report, about the impact of High Dosage Tutoring and Virtual Tutoring on our students and those who provide the service.