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The Beyond Grades Podcast

Gabriela Esposito•schoolcommslab.com
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How dropping out of U.S. News' "best colleges" is bettering these colleges

Though they have been a useful resource for prospective students and families doing research to make decisions on K-12 and higher education, for some time now, the U.S. News and World Report's "best colleges" lists have been under scrutiny. At the sime time, academic pressure and competition to get into the so-called "best" schools has increased, particularly in high-achieving areas. Colorodo College, a previously high-ranked school, recently decided not submit data to this year’s U.S. News rank...

Mar 09, 2023•12 min•Ep. 8

AI in education: Can ChatGPT alleviate teacher burnout?

What's the tea on ChatGPT? Don't we all want to know. In this episode, I discuss what the new artificial intelligence technology is, how it's being used, what supporters are saying, what critics are saying, and if we should be scared... JK! As I talk about in towards the end of the episode, if anything, ChatGPT is a tool we should get used to and embrace as a potential solution to teacher burnout. Follow us here! https://www.facebook.com/SchoolCommsLab/?paipv=0&eav=AfbnMSbrztdcE7lAFwrVMP3bkZ...

Feb 22, 2023•8 min•Ep. 7

How a deaf therapy dog transformed this New Jersey school

Heartwarming is an understatement. In this episode, I am joined by Chris, the owner of Cole, a deaf pit bull who works in a New Jersey elementary school as a therapy dog. Chris describes Cole's impact on students and staff and how it has defied the stereotypes of his breed and disability. Since he began working at the school six years ago, he has grown an audience worldwide, garnering millions of views and followers on his social media. Ultimately, his impact has reached far outside of his own s...

Feb 08, 2023•16 min•Ep. 6

How the next generation is learning

These two stories are a breath of fresh air... Fifth-graders at a school in Hopkins, MN, raised money in their community to build an inclusive playground after noticing some of their classmates were left out. Schools in New Jersey, the first state to require a comprehensive climate change curriculum at all school levels, implement garden-immersive learning experiences to grow the next generation....

Jan 25, 2023•6 min•Ep. 5
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