Instruction Discussion

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with Dr. Lauri Benton, Senior Director for Counselor Community Engagement at The College Board. The educator (Kevin) and counselor (Dr. Benton) discuss how the Advanced Placement exam has adapted to reflect the remote learning environment schools have converted to and the resources and supports available to students and their families.

Kevin Boston-Hill talks with Dr. Pamela Dixon, Director of Clinical Services and Inclusion at Autism Speaks, and parent Ms. Selena Leath, about the latest information and strategies concerning autism - what behaviors to look out for and the importance of early diagnosis.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with New Yorker Hans Aschim - writer, world traveler and author of the book, "How to go Anywhere and Not Get Lost - A Guide to Navigation for Young Adventurers." They discuss cool ways for parents to keep their children busy during the pandemic without using electronic devices. Children will have so much fun they won't realize they are learning science and history along the way.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with Dr. Rhea Boyd, a pediatrician and child and community health advocate, and Dr. Cedric Rutland, a Board Certified Pulmonary and Critical Care Physician based in Southern California, to discuss if the best way to reopen schools and places of business is to create a "herd immunity" by getting vaccinated.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with therapist Dr. Victoria Grinman to discuss how trauma-informed practices can help our students and their families deal with the trauma and grief they may be experiencing during the pandemic.

Kevin Boston-Hill talks with Dr. Ianthe Dunn-Murad, a clinical audiologist and adjunct assistant professor of speech, language, and hearing sciences, to discuss the growing health concern of hearing loss and its impact on our children and schools.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with English teacher Phoebe Eligon-Jones about the impact COVID-19 has had on her and her students and how she maintains high standards for her students regardless of the internal and external problems of the day.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with Jenn David-Lang, creator of The Main Idea, a collection of education book summaries and professional development ideas delivered monthly, about expectations in education and possible directions.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with former principal, educational coach, and author of the renowned publication, The Marshall Memo, Kim Marshall, about the future of education and teacher supervision.

Kevin Boston-Hill talks with Patrick Patterson, Manager of the National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse, and Chicago Spoken Word Artist Harold Green, on the importance of fathers taking active parts in their children's academic development, even during trying times like a pandemic.