In this Best of Next in Ed episode, it's a full panel of learning! Joe and Julie are joined by South Alabama's Dr. Katie Guffey & Dr. Angela Rand on the next generation of Science Standards, Engineering Design, Conceptual Understanding, and more! Find out what would be next in education with Elementary Science in this week's episode!

In this Best of Next in Ed episode, Joe and Julie zoom with Madeline Will (Education Week's teaching profession reporter) about her recent article on the effects of 2020 on teachers. Learn what the data reflects on the methods & morale of education in 2020, including which core subject was most affected.

Follow the link below to read the article:

https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/the-teaching-profession-in-2020-in-charts/2020/12

If listeners know exceptional educators and would like to connect them with Madeline, they can contact her at [email protected]

In this Best of Next in Ed episode, Joe and Julie sit down with MCPSS' Staci Smith. Learn about her journey in education, becoming a National Board Certified Teacher, and how the experience has helped her career!

In this Best of Next in Ed episode, Joe and Julie are joined in-studio by South Alabama's Dr. Susan Ferguson. Learn about her educational journey and how she became involved in helping students across the country, where English is their second language. Find out about the various programs that are impacting students and what could be Next in Education!

In this Best of Next in Ed episode, Joe and Julie are joined in studio by Dr. Tres Stefurak (Associate Dean of the College of Education and Professional Studies at the University of South Alabama). Learn about his educational journey and how he began the Mobile Juvenile Court Collaborative, to impact psychosocial issues in our communities.

In this Best of Next in Ed episode, Joe and Julie are join in-studio by South Alabama student Silje Lindstad! Learn about her education journey from Norway to Mobile, how she was uniquely recruited for track/field, her experience during the pandemic and more!

In this Best of Next in Ed episode, Joe and Julie sit down with MCPSS' Lead Social Worker Denise Riemer. Learn about how she became MCPSS' first social worker, how the Social Services department has continued to grow, and how they've been able to help students/families during the pandemic!

Joe and Julie are joined in-studio by Dr. Kimberly Walker, Supervisor of Guidance & Counseling for Mobile County Public Schools, to discuss the roles and evolution of school guidance counselors. Learn about her educational journey, transitioning from the classroom, overseeing 118 school counselors in the system, the challenges counselors faced during the pandemic, and more!

Joe and Julie are joined in-studio by Dr. Kelly Byrd, from South Alabama's College of Education! Learn about her educational background, teaching at the various levels, the evolution of how math is taught, and more!

Joe and Julie are joined in-studio by Terrell Patrick, Youth and Family Services Director for the Mobile County District Attorney's Office. Learn about his educational background, how he started working with the D.A.'s office, growing programs for at-risk youth, and more!