The State of Education with Melvin Adams

Join our host, Melvin Adams, for a talk-show-style podcast as he sits down with America's parents, educators, legislators to discuss how we can reclaim our country's education.

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Ep. 5 "Communication is King" - Guest Dr. Karen Hiltz (Part 2 of 2)

Should parents be allowed to choose the school they send their kids to? Today on The State of Education with Melvin Adams, our guest Dr. Karen Hiltz shares about her background as a public school board member, why she’s an advocate for school choice, and why educational policies must be developed with intentionality. RESOURCES MENTIONED ON TODAY'S PODCAST: Find Dr. Hiltz's book here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B098K7N767/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i1 Follow her at The Apple Repor...

Feb 22, 2022•29 min

Ep. 4 "Should a School Be Run Like a Business?" - Guest Dr. Karen Hiltz (Part 1 of 2)

Should there be a U.S. Department of Education? Today, Melvin Adams speaks with NWEF board member Dr. Karen Hiltz on differences in federal, state, and local school system policies, the advantages to approaching the school budget like a business, and the constitutionality of the federal education system. RESOURCES MENTIONED ON TODAY'S PODCAST: Get Dr. Hiltz's book here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B098K7N767/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i1 Follow her at The Apple Report . GET CONNEC...

Feb 21, 2022•27 min•Ep. 4

Ep. 3 "Distractions From Excellence" - Guest Jack Appleby (Part 3 of 3)

Melvin Adams and guest Jack Appleby conclude this three-part interview by analyzing common distractions for parents and school boards, identifying situations where abundant funding can actually hinder school "success," and discussing the central role principals play in the life of each individual student. GET CONNECTED WITH NWEF Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nwef.org/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NWEF_org Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nwef_org/ Su...

Feb 14, 2022•37 min

Ep. 2 "Helping Students Select Career Paths Early" - Guest Jack Appleby (Part 2 of 3)

How early is too early to talk to teens about a career path? In Part 2 of 3, the involvement of parents and the advantages of a career plan are forefront in our guest Jack Appleby's mind. GET CONNECTED WITH NWEF Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nwef.org/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NWEF_org Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nwef_org/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtdHayyOqPftVoiGEqxYdsg To hear more from NWEF, subscribe to our o...

Feb 07, 2022•33 min

Ep. 1 "The Critical Relationships in Education" - Guest Jack Appleby (Part 1 of 3)

Today, Melvin Adams interviews Jack Appleby and discusses the critical importance of the student-teacher relationship which Appleby upholds is where "the magic happens" in education. They also cover the impact of high stake testing and curriculum. GET CONNECTED WITH NWEF Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nwef.org/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NWEF_org Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nwef_org/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtdHay...

Jan 31, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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