Instruction Discussion

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with Dr. Christopher Grobe, English professor and English Chair at Amherst College, about the use of artificial intelligence in education. They discuss the pros and cons as well as how tools like ChatGPT can be used to help develop critical thinkers.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with Dr. Jo Lein about how effective and important instructional coaching is to teacher practice. Just as teachers need support and training, coaches need support and training as well.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with the Editorial Director of Educational Resources at Workman Publishing, Karen Edwards, about the 30-year success of the educational resource, Brain Quest, and how it supports the educational development of students from birth to high school.

Kevin Boston-HIll speaks with cognitive developmental psychologist, Claire Rubman, PhD, about the plague of illiteracy in this country. Dr. Rubman also discusses how the tips outlined in her new book, "This May Be Difficult to Read - But You Really Should", will help parents and caregivers can help children to read.

In honor of National Mentoring Month, Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with FranklinCovey senior advisor on thought leadership, Scott Jeffrey Miller, about how people of all ages and backgrounds can benefit from mentoring. Miller shares valuable insight gleaned from the hundreds of interviews he conducted for his leadership podcast.

In a discussion about the biography, "Call Him Jack - The Story of Jackie Robinson, Black Freedom Fighter", Kevin Boston-Hill and one of the book's authors, Michael G. Long, explore the side of Robinson that isn't as widely discussed - that of staunch activist. So much attention is paid to one brief moment of Robinson's life, that of a Hall of Fame Baseball Player, his life before and after having been relegated to afterthought. Not any longer.

In recognition of National Bullying Prevention Month, Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with Kayla Taylor, author of the book, "Canaries Among Us - A Mother's Quest to Honor her Child's Individuality in a Culture Determined to Negate it". They discuss ways our schools and society can support those with differences and their families so they are celebrated rather than ridiculed.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with Janice Trent, Vice President of Audiology Practice at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and Barbara Kelley, Executive Director of the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) about the importance of having your hearing checked as relates to overall health and academic success, as well as a few new options available to treat minor hearing loss.

As we look for more ways to engage students in science and also teach students to be more empathetic, it seems there are digital and virtual solutions to replace animals in the teaching of science. Join the conversation as Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with Samantha Crowe, Manager of Science Education for PETA about some of the digital and virtual resources available that can more effectively teach science concepts and content.

As a way to help students deal with current events and learn history at the same time, Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with the authors of 'The Thread Collectors,' Alyson Richman and Shaunna J. Edwards, about how they reconciled their family history during the Civil War with the racial violence experienced today.