Instruction Discussion

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with Associate Professor of Public Policy at the University of Washington and nationally recognized screentime expert, The Screentime Consultant, Emily Cherkin, about the state of EdTech in our schools and what we can do to close the “Pandora’s Box” of technology use unleashed on our schools and students.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with college admissions expert and Founder and CEO of Cardinal Education, Allen Koh, about how the use of AI has greatly influenced how college applications are being scored. It seems many schools are not giving as much attention to the essay, while others are not reading them at all. Even more alarming, some admissions officers spend less than 10 minutes reviewing each application.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with David Griffith, Associate Director of Research at the Thomas B. Fordham Institute, about his latest study that asks the question, “Do the returns on teacher experience fizzle out?” Is it possible that teachers stop getting better after a few years on the job, or do they continue to get better? Kevin and David discuss the implications of providing constant teaching support.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with journalist and professor, Rick Skwiot, about his book “The Bootlegger’s Bride” and the importance of using historical fiction to encourage a love of reading and history among our students, as well as teach about writing the narrative and chronicling your family history.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with Dr. Laura Nicole Miller, teacher of organizational communication marketing and management, about how we can get our students to put the phone down and read, at least for a moment, and create critical thinkers.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with retired teacher and award-winning author, Armida Espinosa, about her early struggles with self-doubt, documented in her book, “Brave Lolis Learns English” and what teachers and care-givers can do to recognize self-doubt in students and what they can do to overcome it, even as adults.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with author Howard Lewis about the message in his new book, “Leave Your Phone at the Door: The Joy of OFFLINE”. They discuss the impact cell phone usage has had on students in school as well as how we deal with each other as a society.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with Pastor Natouchka Voigt about her new book, “Ruth’s Promise: A Tale of Loyalty, Love, and God’s Faithfulness” and discusses how the practices of journaling and reflection, as well as prayer, can help you come out of any adversity.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with the Junior Achievement Social Innovation Challenge Team from Lincoln HS in Yonkers, NY, about their project to bring fresh, wholesome foods to neighborhoods classified as food deserts and for people who have food insecurities. The team consisted of teacher, Drilon Gojani, and students Aldijana Srdanovic and Nashelly Mendoza Martinez. Aldijana and Nashelly were one of three teams from New York selected to compete in the national competition in Atlanta, Ga. They were assisted by community volunteers, Lawrence Berger, Federico Arellano, and Joey Parker. Junior Achievement USA was represented by the Senior Manager of Programs, Caroline Tzelios.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with educator, author, and content creator Blupoetres, about her latest book of sonnets, “Call Her Woman and Bend the Knee: A Heroic Crown of Sonnets”. Among topics discussed are motivations for the book, writing as therapy, and preserving cultural history.