This week, Sarah shares an article that talks about a study that encourages parents to focus on early numeracy skills so children can foster school success. Ryan shares an article that talks about the implementation of financial literacy courses and combining financial literacy standards as part of math or civics coursework. Tune in!Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @AcademicaMedia or with the hashtag #BigIdeasinEducation with questions or new topics you want to see discussed. Articles: https://lovevery.com/community/blog/child-development/if-you-want-your-kid-to-get-ahead-later-start-math-now/https://www.the74million.org/article/financial-literacy-now-a-graduation-requirement-for-all-rhode-island-high-schools-after-years-of-student-teacher-activismHosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)Producer: Ross Ulysse

Big Ideas in Education

Ep 139: Getting your baby an early start in math; Financial literacy in schools

This week, Ryan shares an article that talks about a Tik Tok trend that has students challenge each other to record videos of themselves committing increasingly severe acts of theft, vandalism, and even violence in their schools. Sarah shares an article that talks about an initiative by rap star Gunna to ensure students and their families have food security by building an on-campus grocery store, everything free of cost. Tune in!

Ep 138: The Devious Licks Tik Tok Trend; Gunna’s Drip Closet

This week, Sarah shares an article that talks about SEL support for principals and school administrators to address the needs of all their students. Ryan shares an article that talks about an approach to discipline that provides students with the opportunity to reflect on their actions and provides those students with the resources to reflect effectively. Tune in!Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @AcademicaMedia or with the hashtag #BigIdeasinEducation with questions or new topics you want to see discussed. Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)iProducer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 137: SEL support for school administrators; Using reflection to address student misbehavior

This week, Ryan shares an article that talks about demographic gaps in participation in early college programs such as Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and Dual Enrollment. Sarah shares an article that talks about how technology has lost its early childhood association with “fun” and is less compelling due to the demands of remote learning. Tune in! Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @AcademicaMedia or with the hashtag #BigIdeasinEducation with questions or new topics you want to see discussed. Articles: https://www.future-ed.org/closing-troubling-racial-gaps-in-advanced-courses/ https://www.theregister.com/2021/09/15/edtech_divide_debate_for2_wednesday/ Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye) Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 136: Demographic gaps in early college courses; A twist on the widening technology gap in education

This week, Sarah shares an article that talks about a proposal to end summative state assessments and shift to progress monitoring assessments to monitor student progress and foster academic growth. Ryan shares an article that talks about how commemorate Constitution Day in the classroom, to explore our Constitution’s role in the greater historical landscape. Tune in!Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @AcademicaMedia or with the hashtag #BigIdeasinEducation with questions or new topics you want to see discussed. Articles: https://www.theledger.com/story/news/education/2021/09/15/long-fought-for-win-polk-officials-react-proposal-end-fsa/8352473002/https://www.weareteachers.com/constitution-day/?utm_content=1631722045&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitterHosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 135: New proposals for high-stakes testing; Celebrating Constitution Day

This week, Ryan shares an article that talks about a school mandate that acknowledges student mental by allowing students to take mental health days and receive excused absences amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Sarah shares an article that provides educational resources and professional development opportunities for educators and student to commemorate the 9/11 anniversary in the classroom. Tune in!Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @AcademicaMedia or with the hashtag #BigIdeasinEducation with questions or new topics you want to see discussed. Articles: https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/58447/kids-in-illinois-will-soon-be-able-to-take-5-mental-health-days-from-schoolhttps://911memorial.org/learnhttps://911memorial.org/learn/youth-and-families/talking-children-about-terrorismhttps://911memorialmuseum.wufoo.com/forms/m1qwhfwj1ccj1bu/Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 134: Student mental health days; Commemorating the 20th anniversary of 9/11 in schools

This week, Sarah shares an article that talks about a scholars’ program that uses applied STEAM to expose students to real world applications. Ryan shares an article that talks about shifts in the student population to online education which has led to reductions school bullying as well as cyberbullying. Tune in!Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @AcademicaMedia or with the hashtag #BigIdeasinEducation with questions or new topics you want to see discussed. Articles: https://www.montclairlocal.news/2021/08/08/dozens-of-montclair-students-get-hands-on-with-science-as-weston-scholars/https://www.edworkingpapers.com/sites/default/files/ai21-436.pdfHosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye); Mike Hernandez (@edtechmichael)Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 133: STEAM Learning Partnerships; Has the Rise in Online Learning Driven Down Cyberbullying

This week, Mike shares an article that talks about the use of technology to teach complex science climate crisis and demystify climate change. Ryan shares an article that talks about toxic positivity and shares effective strategies to address the challenges that educators may face. Tune in! Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @AcademicaMedia or with the hashtag #BigIdeasinEducation with questions or new topics you want to see discussed. Articles: https://www.emergingedtech.com/2021/02/using-technology-teach-complex-science-climate-change/ https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/58221/down-with-toxic-positivity-for-teachers-and-students-healing-isnt-blind-optimism Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye); Mike Hernandez (@edtechmichael) Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 132: Using Technology to Teach Climate Change; Combating Toxic Positivity

This week, Mike shares an article that talks about the integration of a EdTech gaming platform to keep students engaged in mathematics. Sarah shares an article that talks about a mental health program to set conditions that create and promote mental health in K-12 schools. Tune in!Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @AcademicaMedia or with the hashtag #BigIdeasinEducation with questions or new topics you want to see discussed. Articles: https://venturebeat.com/2021/08/02/99math-raises-1m-to-boost-edtech-gaming-platform/https://katu.com/news/local/oregon-educators-put-mental-health-first-for-upcoming-school-yearhttps://www.oregon.gov/ode/students-and-family/equity/SchoolSafety/Pages/Mental-Health-Guidance-and-Resources.aspxHosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye); Mike Hernandez (@edtechmichael)Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 131: 99math’s new EdTech Gaming Platform; Putting mental health first in Back to School

This week, Ryan shares an article that talks about 7 classroom management mistakes and offers teachers with some actionable steps to improve their classroom management. Sarah shares an article that talks about how to reengage students as we transition to in person learning by working towards a culture of respect, acceptance, and inclusion. Tune in!Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @AcademicaMedia or with the hashtag #BigIdeasinEducation with questions or new topics you want to see discussed. Articles: https://www.edutopia.org/article/7-classroom-management-mistakes-and-research-how-fix-themhttps://www.k12dive.com/news/school-culture-built-around-belonging-crucial-for-re-engaging-students/604258/ https://www.edutopia.org/article/how-school-leaders-can-boost-students-sense-belonging https://us.corwin.com/en-us/nam/belonging-and-inclusion-in-identity-safe-schools/book276090#contentsHosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 130: Improving Your Classroom Management; Boosting students’ sense of belonging

This week, Sarah shares an article that talks about an idea for students to demonstrate their most challenging experiences during COVID-19 pandemic through illustration. Ryan shares an article that talks about the impact that the Olympics has in STEM education and provides opportunities to bring STEM learning to life and keep students engaged. Tune in!Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @AcademicaMedia or with the hashtag #BigIdeasinEducation with questions or new topics you want to see discussed. Articles: Texas Second Graders ‘Show’ Their Pandemic Challenges through Art and ‘Tell’ How Their Teacher Helped them Stay Stronghttps://www.k12dive.com/news/using-the-olympics-to-bring-stem-excitement-into-classrooms/602511/https://nsf.gov/news/mmg/?series_name=Science%20of%20the%20Summer%20Olympics:%20Engineering%20in%20Sportshttps://www.legendsoflearning.com/blog/resources-to-add-the-olympics-to-your-lesson-plan/Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 129: Students showing pandemic struggles through art; Teaching STEM with the Olympics

This week, we are giving you a feed drop from the Academica Media program Charter School Superstars. Host Ryan Kairalla interviews two students about how to create an effective student government organization on their campus. Like what you hear? Then subscribe to Charter School Superstars on the Academica Media podcast network!

Ep 128: FEED DROP--Creating an effective student government on your campus (Charter School Superstars)

This week, Ryan shares an article that talks about the need for schools to supplement large school events with smaller interest-focused gatherings to foster a stronger community on campus. Sarah shares a video that talks about the myth of learning styles and debunks this theory to better understand how students learn.Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @AcademicaMedia or with the hashtag #BigIdeasinEducation with questions or new topics you want to see discussed. Articles & links:https://www.edutopia.org/article/interest-based-events-can-boost-students-sense-belonginghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhgwIhB58PAHosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye); Michael Hernandez (@edtechmichael)Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 127: Embracing smaller student activities; Learning styles

This week, Mike shares a resource that provides workshops, events, and techniques to help educators teach cyber security and include those concepts into curriculum. Ryan shares an article that talks about recent trends in math instruction such as building students’ problem-solving skills without including memorization of basic concepts. Tune in! Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @AcademicaMedia or with the hashtag #BigIdeasinEducation with questions or new topics you want to see discussed. Articles: www.cyber.orghttps://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-what-it-takes-to-actually-improve-math-education/2021/06?utm_source=tw&utm_medium=soc&utm_campaign=editHosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Michael Hernandez (@edtechmichael)Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 126: Free cyber education resources; Different Approaches to Math Instruction

This week, Ryan talks about the recent Supreme Court ruling in Mahanoy Area School District v. B.L. and discusses the extent to which schools can regulate student conduct under the First Amendment. Sarah talks about one school district’s unique approach to summer school and how it is helping students recover after a year of pandemic learning.Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @AcademicaMedia or with the hashtag #BigIdeasinEducation with questions or new topics you want to see discussed. Sources: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/20pdf/20-255_g3bi.pdfhttps://www.wbez.org/stories/after-a-year-of-pandemic-learning-a-different-kind-of-summer-school/ecc317f9-59ec-4a58-b0dc-8c4c4c60d1e1?utm_source=email&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=Web-Share&player.ui=open Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 125: First Amendment in Schools; A Different Kind of Summer School

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