Next in Ed

How was education affected by the pandemic? How will it change the future of education? Madeline Will, reporter with Education Week, returns to Next in Ed to share her findings from 2021.

It gets technical in the latest episode of Next in Ed! Joe & Julie zoom with Dr. Anthony Betrus, Professor/Business Admin Asst. Chair at Potsdam State University of New York, to discuss how multimedia intersects into learning environments. Learn about his educational background, emerging education with Virtual Reality, and more!

In a special episode of Next in Ed, Joe and Julie sit down with Maegan Gayle. Learn how to go into the educational field, becoming a nationally certified teacher, and what it was like to work with Joe and Julie!

Joe and Julie are joined by Dr. Lee Meadows, Executive Director of the New Alabama STEM Council, to learn about how the program came about and the impact it's making! Learn about his educational background, how the council was formed during the pandemic, and their mission of Improving STEM education, student-awareness of STEM careers, and growing Alabama's STEM workforce. 

On the latest episode of Next in Ed, Joe and Julie analyze if there's a shortage of teachers entering the workforce. Did the pandemic affect those pursuing the field? Is the classroom changing the demands of the position? Why are so many not taking a traditional route to the classroom? Learn more of what's next for education!

SPECIAL Thanksgiving Edition

Joe and Julie zoom with Matt Weyer, Senior Policy Analyst of the Education Commission of the States. Learn about his educational journey and his focus on early-learning issues with the ECS.

Joe and Julie are joined by Ashley Rich, Mobile County's District Attorney, to discuss the educational program that they have within schools and the community. Learn about her educational background, Youth/Family Services Programs for all levels of education, being a podcast veteran, and more!

Joe and Julie are joined by Dabra Broome, MCPSS Project Search Teacher, to discuss how the program is making an impact for students with special needs. Learn about her educational background, the program's support networks, job opportunities for students, and more!

In the latest episode of Next in Ed, Joe and Julie sit down with Brad Lowell (Academic Supervisor of Athletics, Drivers Ed, and Health for Mobile County Public Schools). Learn about his educational background, how he came into his current position, the factors athletics faced during the pandemic, and more! 

When it comes to Pursuing Academics Creativity and Excellence, Gifted Students learn at a new level. Find out about the evolution of the PACE program, with special guest Laura Sergeant! Learn about how she became involved in education, what it takes for students to qualify for a gifted program, and what could be next in education!