The Soul of Education

By BAM Radio Network

In 2021 the incoming administration began undoing the policies of the last administration in what it calls the battle for the soul of America. In this podcast, we follow the new leadership and h... more

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The podcast currently has 29 episodes available.

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January 15, 2023 Public Schools: Are We Moving in the Right Direction?
A recent poll asked important questions about the status of public schools, both nationally and locally. The central finding speaks to the issue of trust.
Follow on Twitter: @eduflack @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd
Patrick Riccards is the executive director of Best in the World Teachers and the founder of the Driving Force Institute for Public Engagement. He is also the author of the nationally recognized Eduflack blog and its companion Twitter feed. PR News named Pat the Not-for-Profit Communications Professional of the Year for his work in teacher preparation and higher education transformation (2015). A former local school board chairman, Patrick is also the author of the award-winning Dadprovement. Host of the Soul of Education. Former Host of TrumpED and Common Core Radio.
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January 15, 2023 USC Rossier School of Education Survey: American Adults Want U.S. High Schools to Teach Multiple Sides of Sensitive Topics
Two associate professors set out to understand how Americans think about teaching sensitive topics and what age. The nationally representative survey of nearly 3,800 U.S. adults found surprising agreement on many difficult topics with a few key exceptions.
Follow on Twitter: @eduflack @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd
Patrick Riccards is the executive director of Best in the World Teachers and the founder of the Driving Force Institute for Public Engagement. He is also the author of the nationally recognized Eduflack blog and its companion Twitter feed. PR News named Pat the Not-for-Profit Communications Professional of the Year for his work in teacher preparation and higher education transformation (2015). A former local school board chairman, Patrick is also the author of the award-winning Dadprovement. Host of the Soul of Education. Former Host of TrumpED and Common Core Radio.
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January 15, 2023 Many Students Remain Optimistic About the Future: What Do They See That We May Be Missing?
A recent survey paints a starkly more positive picture of how our students see the future. Despite the many challenges they face, the next generation believes in themselves and their possibility to change the world for the better.
Follow on Twitter: @eduflack @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd
Patrick Riccards is the executive director of Best in the World Teachers and the founder of the Driving Force Institute for Public Engagement. He is also the author of the nationally recognized Eduflack blog and its companion Twitter feed. PR News named Pat the Not-for-Profit Communications Professional of the Year for his work in teacher preparation and higher education transformation (2015). A former local school board chairman, Patrick is also the author of the award-winning Dadprovement. Host of the Soul of Education. Former Host of TrumpED and Common Core Radio.
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January 15, 2023 How Can We Strengthen Support and Confidence in Our Public Schools?
A new poll suggests we need to strengthen support and confidence in our public schools. The question is how?
Follow on Twitter: @eduflack @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd
Patrick Riccards is the executive director of Best in the World Teachers and the founder of the Driving Force Institute for Public Engagement. He is also the author of the nationally recognized Eduflack blog and its companion Twitter feed. PR News named Pat the Not-for-Profit Communications Professional of the Year for his work in teacher preparation and higher education transformation (2015). A former local school board chairman, Patrick is also the author of the award-winning Dadprovement. Host of the Soul of Education. Former Host of TrumpED and Common Core Radio.
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January 15, 2023 Second Thoughts on the Teacher Shortage: Real, Imagined, or Nothing New
Educators (and non-educators) talking about the teacher shortage is ubiquitous in both education and mainstream media. To what extent is the picture we’re getting accurate? More importantly, are the proposed solutions a bandage or a cure?
Follow on Twitter: @eduflack @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd
Patrick Riccards is the executive director of Best in the World Teachers and the founder of the Driving Force Institute for Public Engagement. He is also the author of the nationally recognized Eduflack blog and its companion Twitter feed. PR News named Pat the Not-for-Profit Communications Professional of the Year for his work in teacher preparation and higher education transformation (2015). A former local school board chairman, Patrick is also the author of the award-winning Dadprovement. Host of the Soul of Education. Former Host of TrumpED and Common Core Radio.
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January 15, 2023 What Are We Teaching Our Students About Speaking Out on Unpopular Topics?
We’re living and teaching in a time where we are trying to support free speech, manage hate speech, and encourage students to express their authentic thoughts, even when they are unpopular. How are we doing?
Follow on Twitter: @eduflack @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd
Patrick Riccards is the executive director of Best in the World Teachers and the founder of the Driving Force Institute for Public Engagement. He is also the author of the nationally recognized Eduflack blog and its companion Twitter feed. PR News named Pat the Not-for-Profit Communications Professional of the Year for his work in teacher preparation and higher education transformation (2015). A former local school board chairman, Patrick is also the author of the award-winning Dadprovement. Host of the Soul of Education. Former Host of TrumpED and Common Core Radio.
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January 15, 2023 Is It Possible That Books No Longer Matter?
The National Council of Teachers of English is a professional organization dedicated to improving the teaching and learning of English. Much to the surprise of many, NCTE is kicking books to the curb. Is it really possible that books no longer matter?
Follow on Twitter: @eduflack @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd
Patrick Riccards is the executive director of Best in the World Teachers and the founder of the Driving Force Institute for Public Engagement. He is also the author of the nationally recognized Eduflack blog and its companion Twitter feed. PR News named Pat the Not-for-Profit Communications Professional of the Year for his work in teacher preparation and higher education transformation (2015). A former local school board chairman, Patrick is also the author of the award-winning Dadprovement. Host of the Soul of Education. Former Host of TrumpED and Common Core Radio.
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January 15, 2023 Parent Involvement: Now We Have It, How Can We Make the Most of It?
Remember when we wanted parents to be more involved in helping us educate students? Now we have what we asked for, we just need to think about how to best channel their interest into constructive support.
Follow on Twitter: @eduflack @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd
Patrick Riccards is the executive director of Best in the World Teachers and the founder of the Driving Force Institute for Public Engagement. He is also the author of the nationally recognized Eduflack blog and its companion Twitter feed. PR News named Pat the Not-for-Profit Communications Professional of the Year for his work in teacher preparation and higher education transformation (2015). A former local school board chairman, Patrick is also the author of the award-winning Dadprovement. Host of the Soul of Education. Former Host of TrumpED and Common Core Radio.
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January 15, 2023 So Have Teachers Finally Had It? Maybe, Maybe Not…
We’re hearing weekly that teachers are fed up, unhappy, and looking at that sign over the exit door with glee. So is a mass teacher exodus really on the horizon? Well, we’ve been here before, and here is what happened.
Follow on Twitter: @eduflack @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd
Patrick Riccards is the executive director of Best in the World Teachers and the founder of the Driving Force Institute for Public Engagement. He is also the author of the nationally recognized Eduflack blog and its companion Twitter feed. PR News named Pat the Not-for-Profit Communications Professional of the Year for his work in teacher preparation and higher education transformation (2015). A former local school board chairman, Patrick is also the author of the award-winning Dadprovement. Host of the Soul of Education. Former Host of TrumpED and Common Core Radio.
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January 15, 2023 What Is the Purpose of School Now, and Who Should Cast the Deciding Vote, Teachers, Parents, Administrators, Politicians?
Many of the discussions about what we should or should not teach in school today are difficult to determine because we are unclear about the purpose of K12 education. As the acrimony in the world is increasingly seeping into our classrooms, we’re rapidly reaching the point where we need greater clarity on the purpose of school. But who should ultimately decide?
Follow on Twitter: @eduflack @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd
Patrick Riccards is the executive director of Best in the World Teachers and the founder of the Driving Force Institute for Public Engagement. He is also the author of the nationally recognized Eduflack blog and its companion Twitter feed. PR News named Pat the Not-for-Profit Communications Professional of the Year for his work in teacher preparation and higher education transformation (2015). A former local school board chairman, Patrick is also the author of the award-winning Dadprovement. Host of the Soul of Education. Former Host of TrumpED and Common Core Radio.
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FAQs about The Soul of Education:

How many episodes does The Soul of Education have?

The podcast currently has 29 episodes available.