Big Ideas 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

This week, Sarah shares an article that talks about efforts made by school districts to diversify their teaching staff and boost recruitment. Ryan shares an article that talks about Juneteenth and outlines strategies that teachers can employ to celebrate this holiday in their classrooms. 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.k12dive.com/news/minnesotas-grow-your-own-programs-aim-to-diversify-teaching-staffs/601851/https://inservice.ascd.org/juneteenth-a-time-to-reflect-and-educate/Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)Producer: Ross Ulysse

This week, Ryan shares an article that talks about giving students the liberty to experiment with other body positions to facilitate their listening and foster better cognitive skills. Sarah shares an article that talks about the current state of education through efforts made to return to in-person learning following the COVID-19 pandemic.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/what-does-good-listening-lookhttps://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/09/us/schools-covid.htmlHosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)Producer: Ross Ulysse

This week, Sarah talks about accommodations for special education students in the online setting and potential opportunities for these students to engage in virtual classrooms to demonstrate mastery. Ryan discusses shifts to more relaxed teacher dress codes as schools return to in-person 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. Articles: https://www.k12dive.com/news/decoding-the-divide-pandemic-highlights-struggles-silver-linings-digital-special-education/599878/https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/is-it-time-to-relax-teacher-dress-codes/2021/05?utm_source=tw&utm_medium=soc&utm_campaign=editHosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)Producer: Ross Ulysse

This week, This week, Ryan shares an article that talks about future of virtual classrooms by placing an emphasis on technology across curriculum to help fill the gaps for instructors. Sarah shares an article that talks about the importance of effective SEL instruction to address the individual needs of students and families. Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @Academ+icaMedia or with the hashtag #BigIdeasinEducation with questions or new topics you want to see discussed. Articles: https://www.k12dive.com/news/how-a-nyc-high-school-spread-sel-across-its-curriculum/600003/https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/remote-learning-is-changing-schools-teacher-preparation-programs-have-to-adjust/2021/05Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)Producer: Ross Ulysse