Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with former U.S. Secretary of Education and current SUNY Chancellor Dr John King to get his thoughts about the state of education in the U.S. and to discuss his new book, “Teacher by Teacher: The People who Change Our Lives”.

Budgeting and Self-Payment for Hybrid School FoundersIn this episode of the Hybrid School Builders Podcast, host Rebecca Foley addresses one of the most common questions asked by hybrid school founders: how to pay yourself. Rebecca emphasizes the importance of having a clear vision for at least three years to ensure robust budgeting. She explains the significance of integrating all expenses, including self-payment, into the budget and how to set competitive and fair salaries. Rebecca also highlights

Send us a text In this episode, I learn all about wildlife biology from my friend, Ryan Wagner. He told me about clipping turtle toenails and bathing froglets—all for science. And he recounted his recent adventure backpacking frogs into a national forest to return them to their former home. If you love amphibians and reptiles or conservation biology, this one's for you. Hear about: stressed out turtles and their toenailschytrid fungus and frogsscientists helping Cascade frogs survive climate ...

Today we’re taking you behind the scenes of something that doesn’t always sound exciting, but shapes everything we do—strategic planning. Stick with us, because this isn’t your typical dry ‘vision statement’ talk. This is the story of how one state brought together farmers, schools, nonprofits, and agencies to chart a bold 10-year vision for Farm to School. We’ll share how hundreds of voices shaped the process, why it matters far beyond Oregon, and how a plan on paper can actually spark a mov...

This week’s devotional focused on the awe-inspiring phenomenon of lightning—a perfect lead-in to our Arts and Crafts segment, where we explored a hands-on Lightning STEM activity. In Curriculum Corner, we unpacked the concept of standards and took a closer look at how standards-based teaching and clearing operate in today’s educational landscape. Our featured guest, Orion Lawrence, joined us for an inspiring interview. As a missionary, Orion has not only devoted his life to service but has also

Can we really measure creativity in the classroom—or are we missing the bigger picture?In this engaging episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education Podcast, hosts Dr. Matthew Worwood and Dr. Cyndi Burnett sit down with Dr. Selçuk Acar, Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of North Texas and a leading voice in creativity assessment. Together, they dive deep into the complexities of measuring creativity in educational settings, examining the ongoing debate between domain-general

Meltdowns at 30,000 feet? Not this year! Turn stressful holiday travel into an adventure! We share the best free activities, snack strategies, and layover survival tips for raising happy, engaged thinkers on the go.

In this episode, Lisa and Brooke discuss: The role of modern manners in building confidence and career readinessHow social, physical, and relationship etiquette shape professional connectionsStrategies for networking, job shadows, and informational interviewsThe influence of parents, mentors, and micro-habits in developing these skills Key Takeaways: Students should use simple conversation techniques—like making an observation and asking a question, or “throwing the ball back”—to create...

Ever wonder what life is like at another boarding school? In this episode, we sit down with GC Alumni Association Director Alexandra Cruz, proud graduate of Milton Hershey School, Class of 2007 to compare notes!  From shared arrival stories to the wild differences (yes, basketball courts in the dorms!), Alex gives us the inside scoop. Who had the better food? More fun activities? Tougher chores? She breaks it all down and settles the score on who really had it better.

Learn all about the earliest board games and the ancient origins of pool!

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For over 15 years, Simply Technologies has been sneaking digital manufacturing into classrooms—one buzzing spindle and slightly terrified teacher at a time. So far, they’ve helped over 3,500 North American schools bring STEM to life in very real, very loud, very safe, and very hands-on ways.Their father-son company, Simply Technologies, has (unofficially but confidently) placed more CNC machines in schools than anyone else on the continent. They like to say they created CNC for teachers who didn’t

It’s time for another trip around the solar system on the BIGGER and BETTER Science Weekly! In this episode of the Fun Kids Science Weekly, we answer YOUR questions, have scientists battle it out to decide which science is the best, and this week we’re diving into the science of why some spots on our body make us laugh until we squirm — the mystery of ticklishness revealed! First up in Science in the News, NASA prepares to send astronauts on a 10-day trip around the Moon next year

Send us a text! (We can't reply, so include your contact info if you want us to get back to you.) In this episode, we kick off season 2 with a conversation between the two of us about some of the things we have been working on this past summer that are designed to support other outdoor educators in taking their students out of the classroom and into the natural environment. These include identifying some of the challenges that specifically outdoor learning teachers face and potential solution...

The newest show in the DPS Podcast network spotlights a DPS staff member and their amazing journey and how they bring that experience to serve our students and schools every day. In the first episode of DPS Stories, Roberto “Beto” Gaytan, lead producer and Emmy Award-winning storyteller, shares his journey from arriving in Denver and learning English, to becoming an on-air radio personality who has interviewed some of Latin America’s biggest names. Beto uses his craft to elevate DPS voi...

Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message! This episode is sponsored by Reimagining Education https://reimaginingeducation.uk/ Over the summer, I recorded a series of episodes to support GCSE RE - specifically AQA Islam and Christianity. Suppose you are a student of GCSE RE, or a teacher of GCSE RE who is new to teaching GCSE, or new to AQA, or you are a teacher from another subject teaching GCSE for the first time. In that case, I hope these episodes are beneficial to you in consolidat...

From ‘wet behind the ears’ to ‘kick the bucket,’ sayings are full of history and surprises. In this episode, we explore the meanings and origins of some old favorites — and why it’s always worth keeping curiosity alive. A little history, a little humor, and a lot of learning.

Understanding the Elements and Structure of Team Policy Debate In the second episode of the ten-part series on team policy debate, Tia Hain discusses the key elements of a good debate case and the structure of the debate itself. The episode explains the roles and responsibilities of each team member, the order of speeches, and the importance of appealing to the judges. Tia also delves into the specifics of constructing a solid case, cross-examination protocols, and the significance of thorou...