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ChatGPT has made it easier than ever for students to cheat on homework — good. Instead of fearing AI, teachers and homeschool educators should reevaluate the types of assessments they're giving and the kinds of projects they're asking students to complete. Jimmy explains why students feel tempted to use a chatbot to cheat and gives examples of outdated math and ELA assignments that leave students disengaged.  If you're looking for fresh ideas in education that can embrace technology without losing academic rigor, this one is for you.Kickin' It New School is a podcast about challenging some of the long-standing assumptions in education and exploring how we can reach this current generation. Whether you're a homeschool parent, teacher, or someone interested in ed policy, this show is for you. Tell me your success story or ask a question at https://jimmyleonard.com/podcSupport the show

Teachers are quitting like it's going out of style (and, well, maybe it is). As The Great Teacher Resignation continues, it can definitely feel like public schools are doomed. But learning  isn't! Join in as Jimmy unpacks the most significant paradigm shift in education of the last century, argues why online learning doesn't have to be terrible, and tries to be cool by making TikTok references. Could it be that instead of trying to save the system that isn't working we need to embrace something new?If you're a burned-out teacher who still cares deeply about education, this one goes out to you.Kickin' It New School is a podcast about challenging some of the long-standing assumptions in education and exploring how we can reach this current generation. Whether you're a homeschool parent, teacher, or someone interested in ed policy, this show is for you. Tell me your success story or ask a question at https://jimmyleonard.com/podcast/.Twitter: @authorjleonardSupport the show

Choose your own adventure—sort of? As vouchers become an increasingly talked about and politicized topic, Jimmy breaks down what school vouchers are, the pros and cons of using them, and key questions that every family should ask before choosing a new school. Journey from Sweden to Wisconsin, from struggling public schools to elite private academies, from standardized tests to controversial catechisms. Wizards, mutants, and Delta SkyMiles Members are welcome.If you're considering a new school for your kids, this episode is especially for you!Kickin' It New School is a podcast about challenging some of the long-standing assumptions in education and exploring how we can reach this current generation. Whether you're a homeschool parent, teacher, or someone interested in ed policy, this show is for you. Tell me your success story or ask a question at https://jimmyleonard.com/podcast/.Twitter: @authorjleonardSupport the show

Ethnic studies requirements on one side, public-school censorship of CRT on the other. But instead of focusing so much on *what* we're teaching our students, let's consider *how* we're teaching them. From 3rd-grade history projects to high school indoctrination, from Bluey to Elon Musk, Jimmy examines the debate on critical race theory and what it shows us about a much deeper need in education. Kickin' It New School is a podcast about challenging some of the long-standing assumptions in education and exploring how we can reach this current generation. Whether you're a homeschool parent, teacher, or someone interested in ed policy, this show is for you. Tell me your success story or ask a question at https://jimmyleonard.com/podcast/.Twitter: @authorjleonardSupport the show

How do I make my math kid interested in writing? More vexing than the Reimann hypothesis and more elusive than an international art thief is the secret formula to make a "left-brained" person understand literary analysis. Leave complexity to those imaginary numbers—with nerdy jokes and proven lesson ideas, Jimmy shares practical strategies and productive mindsets for teaching writing to "math" kids.  Kickin' It New School is a podcast about challenging some of the long-standing assumptions in education and exploring how we can reach this current generation. Whether you're a homeschool parent, teacher, or someone interested in ed policy, this show is for you. Tell me your success story or ask a question at https://jimmyleonard.com/podcast/.Twitter: @authorjleonardSupport the show

Everything you've ever wanted to know in two minutes or less. Impossible? Maybe not. In this miniseries, Jimmy lays out the future of education, explains why nanolearning is all the rage, and gives an example that is (in fact) rocket science. Come for the teacher hacks and lesson plan ideas, stay for the Neil deGrasse Tyson and boomer jokes. Kickin' It New School is a podcast about challenging some of the long-standing assumptions in education and exploring how we can reach this current generation. Whether you're a homeschool parent, teacher, or someone interested in ed policy, this show is for you. Tell me your success story or ask a question at https://jimmyleonard.com/podcast/.Twitter: @authorjleonardSupport the show

Everything you've ever wanted to know in two minutes or less. Impossible? Maybe not. In this miniseries, Jimmy lays out the future of education, explains why nanolearning is all the rage, and gives an example that is (in fact) rocket science. Come for the teacher hacks and lesson plan ideas, stay for the Neil deGrasse Tyson and boomer jokes. Kickin' It New School is a podcast about challenging some of the long-standing assumptions in education and exploring how we can reach this current generation. Whether you're a homeschool parent, teacher, or someone interested in ed policy, this show is for you. Tell me your success story or ask a question at https://jimmyleonard.com/podcast/.Twitter: @authorjleonardSupport the show

Post-COVID, it seems like nobody cares about the ACT and SAT. As many colleges adopt "test-blind" or "test-optional" admissions policies, how can students distinguish themselves from the crowd? Bye, bye, expensive test prep classes. From course rigor to extracurriculars, Jimmy explores what matters—and what doesn't—in the modern admissions process.Kickin' It New School is a podcast about challenging some of the long-standing assumptions in education and exploring how we can reach this current generation. Whether you're a homeschool parent, teacher, or someone interested in ed policy, this show is for you. Tell me your success story or ask a question at https://jimmyleonard.com/podcast/.Twitter: @authorjleonardSupport the show

Does LITERACY always mean BOOKS? From The Great Gatsby to alarmist predictions about the internet ending civilized society, history shows a poor track record of embracing culturally relevant literature in the American education system. Part 1 of this miniseries makes the case for why digital media should be included in every literature curriculum. Part 2 gives practical strategies for how to do so at all ages and grade levels.Kickin' It New School is a podcast about challenging some of the long-standing assumptions in education and exploring how we can reach this current generation. Whether you're a homeschool parent, teacher, or someone interested in ed policy, this show is for you. Tell me your success story or ask a question at https://jimmyleonard.com/podcast/.Twitter: @authorjleonardSupport the show

Does LITERACY always mean BOOKS? From The Great Gatsby to alarmist predictions about the internet ending civilized society, history shows a poor track record of embracing culturally relevant literature in the American education system. Part 1 of this miniseries makes the case for why digital media should be included in every literature curriculum. Part 2 gives practical strategies for how to do so at all ages and grade levels.Kickin' It New School is a podcast about challenging some of the long-standing assumptions in education and exploring how we can reach this current generation. Whether you're a homeschool parent, teacher, or someone interested in ed policy, this show is for you. Tell me your success story or ask a question at https://jimmyleonard.com/podcast/.Twitter: @authorjleonardSupport the show

Covid-19 didn’t create problems in education as much as it exposed them. For a long time, educators, parents, and students have known that the old way of doing things no longer works for this current generation, but change has been slow.I don’t claim to have all the answers, but I do have a lot of questions that I want to explore. Whether you are a parent, teacher, administrator, or just someone interested in ed policy, this show is for you. Every episode is about the length of an average commute or average walk around the neighborhood if you’re a work-from-home type. Sometimes we do a deep dive into a particular topic spanning multiple episodes, sometimes it’s a standalone based on one of your questions, sometimes it’s a special guest. We’re experimenting. We’re trying new things. And that’s sort of the point.Ask a question or inquire about being a guest at JimmyLeonard.com.Support the show