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Welcome to ‘What I Want to Know’, one of the most downloaded K-12 education podcasts in the country! Listen in with our host, Kevin P. Chavous, as he connects with innovators and leaders who share pra... more
FAQs about What I Want to Know, with Kevin P. Chavous:How many episodes does What I Want to Know, with Kevin P. Chavous have?The podcast currently has 83 episodes available.
June 01, 202252. What is the role of the library in the digital age?There are more than 115,000 libraries in the United States today. But what purpose do they serve when information is so readily available on the internet? How must libraries evolve to remain relevant...more19minPlay
May 25, 202251. What is our schools' role in promoting mental health?In 2019, more than 1 in 3 high school students reported experiencing persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness, a 40 percent increase since 2009. As a result of the pandemic, nearly 3 in 4 studen...more21minPlay
May 18, 202250. Is it time to rethink teacher training and certification?One in four teachers says they are likely to quit their jobs in the near future. And they will be leaving at a time when two-thirds of public-school districts are already struggling with the impacts o...more18minPlay
May 11, 202249. What should the modern school district look like?The last two years have shown us a lot about school districts capacity for transformation. Education leaders see an opportunity not just to rethink public education but to implement real changes that...more20minPlay
May 04, 202248. What can we do to break the school-to-prison pipeline?School suspension is the number one predictor of whether a child will drop out of school, become reliant on social services, or spend time in prison as an adult. Still, students as young as four-years...more18minPlay
April 27, 202247. Are student voices being heard by boards of education?Among the largest school districts in the United States, 14 percent have students serving on their boards of education. Some have full voting rights, some play an advisory role, but all are there to h...more19minPlay
April 20, 202246. What should schools teach about climate science?Despite overwhelming data to the contrary, 25 percent of Americans are still unsure that climate change is real. Could that be because only 42 percent of schools make it part of their curriculum, and...more20minPlay
April 13, 202245. How can we help students be more civic minded and socially conscious?Now more than ever, it is important for our nations students to be socially conscious and civic minded. But how do we teach civics in an era of partisan politics? What can we do to infuse more fact a...more19minPlay
April 06, 202244. Should K–12 assessment change with online and hybrid learning?As the pandemic subsides and students return to in-person learning, 45 percent of families report they would prefer to keep their children online if given the chance. Twenty-two percent say they would...more16minPlay
March 30, 202243. How can we better prepare students for college and careers?According to a 2018 ACT study, 35 percent of high school graduates showed little or no readiness for college coursework. The COVID slide has made matters worse in the years since. One of the primary g...more17minPlay
FAQs about What I Want to Know, with Kevin P. Chavous:How many episodes does What I Want to Know, with Kevin P. Chavous have?The podcast currently has 83 episodes available.