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 Are We Really on the Verge of a Massive Reset in Education? Yes, If…
U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said during his SXSW EDU presentation that we are on the verge of a reset in education — sounds promising. The funding and support systems are certainly in place to make a reset possible. So what will determine if real transformation has finally come to education? Watch these five indicators.
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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 the Great Resignation Is Impacting After-School Programs
The ongoing staffing shortage is impacting after-school programs, especially in suburban areas. What can we do to keep the lights on after school?
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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March 03, 2022 Catching the Students Who Are Falling Between the Cracks This Year
There is a sizable group of students who are falling through the cracks, mainly because they don’t fit a very narrow definition of students who really need our help.
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 25, 2022 Does the Math on COVID Testing, Masking, and Pandemic Teaching Add Up?
Our school districts are gearing up for more COVID testing of students and teachers. Funding is in place and millions of tests are on the way. So does the funding meet the combined need for COVID tests, masks, HVAC updates, school nurses, and additional teachers?
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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November 29, 2021 Education Is Getting More Attention, More Funding, and More Resources: What's Still Missing, How Do We Get It?
We have good reasons to be thankful for the attention, new funding, and essential resources education is currently receiving. But despite the increased support, we're still missing much-needed investments. How do we get what we still need in K-12 education?
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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November 29, 2021 Parents’ Views Matter in Education, Now They Matter More
What parents think has always mattered in education, but this month the impact of their voices shook the nation. Why do parents’ views matter more now, and what does their new influence mean for teachers around the country?
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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November 09, 2021 Has Banning Books Ever Been a Good Idea?
Imagine a family that doesn't eat meat demanding that no meat be served to any student in their child's school. The surging demand to ban some books seems to overreach in a similar way. There is an alternative.
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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November 01, 2021 Rethinking Free Speech at School Board Meetings
If you've been following school board meetings lately, you know that many have become a stage for epic freedom of expression, rhetorical excesses, and high-stakes drama. What are we to make of this evolution, and what if anything needs to change?
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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October 21, 2021 Free Community College for All?
The pencil sharpening in congress is likely to bring the promise of free community college for all to an end for now. Support for the initiative is significant, so what’s standing in the way?
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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October 05, 2021 What Can Educators Expect From the Build Back Better Budget?
As the build-back better budget is grinding its way through Congress, the final number is still up in the air. But there is one thing education advocates in Washington know for sure -- what to expect when the pencil is sharpened.
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.