This week, Ryan concludes his series of interviews at the Florida Charter School Conference School Choice Summit and is joined by Sara Clements, the Vice President of State Government Relations for McGwire Woods Consulting LLC and Lindsay Hoyt, the founder and governing board chair of Cornerstone Classical Academy. Our guests talk about their roles in legislative advocacy and how to engage lawmakers and communities. Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @AcademicaMedia or with th...
Nov 13, 2023•23 min
This week, Ryan continues his series of interviews at the Florida Charter School Conference School Choice Summit and is joined by Braxton Padgett, attorney at the Arnold Law Firm. Braxton talks about his interest in education law and provides insight on how schools can navigate legal controversies. Braxton also talks about the mistakes that schools can make in this area and recommends corrective strategies. Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @AcademicaMedia or with the hashtag...
Nov 06, 2023•18 min
This week, Ryan and Sarah are on location at the Florida Charter School Conference School Choice Summit and are joined by Academica Chief Budget Officer Alina Chester. Alina talks to our hosts about how schools can effectively navigate the coming “fiscal cliff” of spending reductions in September 2024 that will take place once pandemic ESSER funds expire. Specific strategies for school leaders are discussed. Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @AcademicaMedia or with the hashta...
Oct 30, 2023•23 min
This week, Ryan talks about the value of after-school programs and how this can be an effective solution to help students close learning gaps amid low staffing and rising operating costs. Sarah talks about Asian American and Pacific Islander month and the implementation of Asian American History in today’s curriculum. 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. Arti...
May 29, 2023•22 min
This week, Sarah talks about the Junior Nobel prize formerly known as Regeneron Science Talent Search, a prestigious science competition for high school students who demonstrate exceptional ability in the field of STEM. Ryan talks about continuing to introduce the game of chess in schools to help students improve critical thinking skills, concentration, focus. Tune in! Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @AcademicaMedia or with the hashtag #BigIdeasinEducation with questions or...
May 08, 2023•14 min
This week, Ryan talks about advice from educators to help us all be at our best and have the right mindset amid the last few weeks of school. Sarah talks about use of AI in schools and how teachers can use these chatbots to develop assessments that are more effective, engaging, and efficient for better student learning outcomes. 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 disc...
Apr 24, 2023•21 min
This week, Sarah talks about the three key factors to motivate students and bring back student engagement to pre-pandemic levels. Ryan talks about a school District in Texas and its impressive reform to turn the tide on its teacher shortages. 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/whats-the-secret-sauce-for-student-en...
Apr 17, 2023•16 min
This week, Ryan talks about principal professional development through its Missouri Leadership Development System for aspiring and veteran school leaders, to positively impact principal retention in the state. Sarah talks about an empowerment program that targets students who are falling behind on their academic credits through six week credit recovery courses and provide students with a community based approach to learning. Tune in! Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @Academi...
Apr 03, 2023•19 min
This week, Sarah talks about a new high school in Boston at citizen senior center providing opportunities for intergenerational learners to hone in on new skills and foster collaboration methods. Ryan talks about a blog for educators to unplug and share the positive wins happening in their 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....
Mar 27, 2023•17 min
This week, Ryan talks about allowing students to re-do assignments as an approach to learn from their mistakes and to help them feel more motivated in schools. Sarah talks about improving teaching by comparing the educational practices of India to those of the U.S. and shares the similarities and differences of what makes teachers successful. Tune in! Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @AcademicaMedia or with the hashtag #BigIdeasinEducation with questions or new topics you wa...
Mar 13, 2023•18 min
This week, Sarah talks about the initiative to build future ready public schools that deliver the learning and enriching opportunities students and families deserve. Ryan talks about the fastest-growing sport in the US, pickleball, as it is affordable and helps students develop good hand-eye coordination. 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:/...
Mar 06, 2023•17 min
This week, Ryan talks about a bill designed to promote student safety on social media platforms to encourage responsible social media use. Sarah talks about a new program to help improve the early childhood education workforce recruitment and retention with a focus on career growth and better compensation for teachers, aids, and other care givers. Tune in! Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @AcademicaMedia or with the hashtag #BigIdeasinEducation with questions or new topics y...
Feb 13, 2023•18 min
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. Articl...
Feb 06, 2023•19 min
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-per...
Jan 30, 2023•16 min
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-...
Jan 23, 2023•17 min
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.k...
Jan 16, 2023•19 min
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 question...
Jan 09, 2023•20 min
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/...
Dec 19, 2022•21 min
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/2...
Dec 12, 2022•24 min
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-boo...
Dec 05, 2022•23 min
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-meta...
Nov 28, 2022•18 min
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://th...
Nov 07, 2022•21 min
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 to...
Oct 17, 2022•16 min
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-a...
Oct 10, 2022•24 min
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 wa...
Oct 03, 2022•29 min
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 discus...
Sep 26, 2022•19 min
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...
Sep 19, 2022•25 min
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...
Sep 12, 2022•19 min
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....
Aug 29, 2022•17 min
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 disc...
Jul 11, 2022•25 min
