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This week, Sarah talks about the benefits of getting students involved in their communities to impact their academic achievements, reduce absenteeism, and increase graduation rates. Ryan talks about the level of student representatives on their school boards and efforts to expand the voting rules for those students. 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.greatschoolspartnership.org/resources/equitable-community-engagement/the-case-for-community-engagement/ https://ny.chalkbeat.org/2023/1/24/23569203/nyc-school-board-panel-for-educational-policy-student-power?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1674680210 Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye) Producer: Ross Ulysse

This week, Ryan talks about how students can benefit from adopting a growth mindset through personal finance courses. Sarah talks about a partnership to eradicate food insecurity at the university level by providing practical hunger free programming to students. 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/growth-mindset-personal-finance https://www.tapinto.net/towns/paterson/sections/giving-back/articles/new-partnership-with-hunger-free-campus-to-fight-food-insecurity Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye) Producer: Ross Ulysse

This week, Sarah talks about how parent involvement can have a huge impact on student performance and improve teacher morale. Ryan talks about self-care practices that teachers use make their school day easier. 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.penncapital-star.com/government-politics/pa-house-bill-would-make-it-easier-for-parents-to-attend-school-events-tuesday-morning-coffee/ https://twitter.com/edutopia/status/1611789515118592000 Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye) Producer: Ross Ulysse

This week, Ryan talks about complicated matters as to just how “optional” a test-optional college admissions process truly is. Sarah talks about an approach in prolonging phonics-based instruction with optional literacy training for educators to help students apply literacy concepts in all subjects. 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/60002/colleges-that-ditched-test-scores-for-admissions-still-struggle-with-bias https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/25/us/reading-literacy-memphis-tennessee.html Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye) Producer: Ross Ulysse

Happy New Year! Welcome back to Big Ideas in Education. This week, Sarah talks about the importance of teaching artificial intelligence in schools and a program that transforms learning with technology. Ryan talks about ChatGPT, a cutting-edge technology that uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to engage students in natural, human-like conversations. 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.iste.org/areas-of-focus/AI-in-education Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye) Producer: Ross Ulysse

Happy Holidays! This week, Ryan talks about advocacy work to convince legislators and superintendents to ban the use of corporal punishment in Kentucky schools. Sarah talks about an initiative to provide food insecure families with meals and other resources during this holiday season. 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.nwahomepage.com/news/local-news/helping-food-insecure-students-over-winter-break/ www.feedingsouthflorida.org https://www.edweek.org/leadership/how-a-students-push-to-end-paddling-in-schools-became-a-yearslong-civics-lesson/2022/11 Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye) Producer: Ross Ulysse

This week, Sarah talks about faculty development in online pedagogy, when preparing and presenting lessons that include video. Ryan talks about if educators intend to stay on the platform Twitter, noting if the connections that they have made on the platform are valuable or not. 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.edsurge.com/amp/news/2022-11-25-press-play-isn-t-a-teaching-strategy-why-educators-need-new-methods-for-video https://www.edweek.org/technology/stay-or-go-educators-weigh-their-future-on-twitter/2022/11 Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye) Producer: Ross Ulysse

This week, Ryan talks about how high expectations from teachers can bring positive student outcomes and great achievements. Sarah talks about team teaching to foster teacher collaboration, fill staffing gaps, and boost teacher moral retention. 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.edweek.org/teaching-learning/high-teacher-expectations-boost-long-term-student-outcomes/2022/11?utm_source=tw&utm_medium=soc&utm_campaign=edit https://www.seattletimes.com/education-lab/in-one-giant-classroom-four-teachers-manage-135-kids-and-love-it/ Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye) Producer: Ross Ulysse

This week, Sarah talks about insight and wisdom from veteran teachers reflecting on experiences as former educators. Ryan talks about the importance of metacognition in building students’ writing skills to get students to engage more effectively in the writing process. 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/making-metacognition-part-of-student-writing www.edutopia.org https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-11-pieces-of-advice-veteran-teachers-would-tell-their-first-year-selves/2022/11

This week, Sarah talks about screen time recommendations for children playing video games and video games’ potential positive effects on cognitive performance. Ryan talks about perspectives on in-class observations for first time educators, sharing impactful experiences that celebrates rookie teachers. 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://thehill.com/changing-america/enrichment/education/3702176-video-gaming-may-be-associated-with-better-cognitive-performance-in-children/ https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2797596 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-the-most-important-thing-principals-can-do-in-a-teacher-observation/2022/10?utm_source=tw&utm_medium=soc&utm_campaign=edit Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye) Producer: Ross Ulysse

This week, Ryan talks about formalized school-based voter registration efforts in schools to help students participate in the democratic process. Ryan also talks about the Academica Media livestream Thursday, October 20th at the 2022 Florida Charter School Conference. Join us as we bring educational leaders and stakeholders on our seven-hour livestream. 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.edweek.org/leadership/4-tips-for-organizing-a-school-based-voter-registration-drive/2022/10 https://www.charterschoolconference.com/2022/ Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye) Producer: Ross Ulysse

This week, Sarah talks about a proposal for shifting the narrative when it comes to school accountability. Ryan talks about the impacts of penmanship and the importance of teaching effective handwriting skills in 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://ny.chalkbeat.org/2022/10/3/23386248/ny-state-officials-seek-to-shift-the-narrative-around-struggling-schools https://www.edutopia.org/article/extending-penmanship-lessons-beyond-elementary-school Host: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye) Producer: Ross Ulysse

This week, Sarah, Michael, and Ryan are doing a special episode following Hurricane Ian in which they interview Shirrie Barany, Academica’s Assistant Director for Special Education, to provide some insight on how schools can have a positive impact their students, parents, and other stakeholders amid natural disasters. Equity issues are also discussed. 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); Michael Hernandez Producer: Ross Ulysse Resources: https://www.wesh.com/article/central-florida-school-closures-ian/41387546# https://www.nctsn.org/what-is-child-trauma/trauma-types/disasters/hurricane-resources https://www.srcd.org/research/understanding-impacts-natural-disasters-children https://www.myflfamilies.com/ https://www.fema.gov/disaster/hurricane-ian

This week, Ryan talks about an initiative that provides students in New York the opportunity to test drive business careers at corporate powerhouses through apprenticeships while still in high school. Sarah talks about the impacts of student mental health and the implementation of wellness rooms to help relieve chronic stress. 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.the74million.org/article/new-york-citys-apprenticeship-boom-for-high-school-students/ https://co.chalkbeat.org/2022/9/21/23355509/colorado-youth-mental-health-crisis-wellness-room-denver-schools Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye) Producer: Ross Ulysse

This week, Sarah talks about the enthusiastic experiences of first year teachers and highlights the importance of nurturing and protecting our new educators. Ryan talks about ways to let young students have influence on the classroom environment, while still giving teachers the ability to focus on their students’ educational and personal growth. 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://philadelphia.chalkbeat.org/2022/8/29/23324075/tamir-harper-new-teacher-philadelphia-lea-first-year https://www.weareteachers.com/build-classroom-community/ Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye); Michael Hernandez Producer: Ross Ulysse

This week, Ryan talks about calculus in high school as an unwritten requirement to be a competitive college applicant. Sarah talks about features on YouTube for educational institutions to remove ads and its recommendation algorithm. 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.theverge.com/2022/9/8/23341123/youtube-learning-educational-video-ad-free-courses-quizzes https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/why-elite-college-admissions-may-play-an-outsized-role-in-k-12-math-programs/2022/09 Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye) Producer: Ross Ulysse

This week, Sarah talks about tips to prepare students for the SAT and the ACT and help ease the mental burden of testing. Ryan talks about how veteran teachers give advice to first year educators using five words or less. 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.usnews.com/education/articles/how-to-reduce-sat-act-test-day-stress https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/the-best-advice-for-new-teachers-in-5-words-or-less-2022-edition/2022/08?utm_source=tw&utm_medium=soc&utm_campaign=edit Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye) Producer: Ross Ulysse

This week, Ryan shares a new book talks about how schools should foster students’ natural drive to self-direct their learning around their own interests to cultivate free-agent learners. Sarah talks about ways limit the impact of summer learning loss through practical activities that exercise the skills learned 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.heralddemocrat.com/2022/07/08/ways-to-fight-summer-learning-loss/ Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye) Producer: Ross Ulysse

This week, Sarah talks about a new mandate of personal financial literacy in schools and the opportunities that lies ahead in this investment. Ryan talks about the benefits of spelling bees and spelling education to improve students’ communication skills and literary competencies. 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.

This week, Ryan​ talks about how teachers can use the ukulele to incorporate a little music into the classroom and provide many opportunities for joyful exploration and learning. Sarah talks about the graduation rate increases of Hispanic students in Colorado through early intervention and special individualized plans. 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/adding-music-your-classroom-ukulele https://co.chalkbeat.org/2022/6/2/23143015/hispanic-students-high-school-graduation-rates-colorado-success-chasing-progress Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye) Producer: Ross Ulysse