Best SAT Tutor Podcasts (2024)

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Power, Prestige and the World's Most Famous Scholarship. Bootstraps, Ep. 6 (Encore Episode) 43:41

39m ago43:41

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The Rhodes Scholarship was designed to forge a network of people who would go on to rule the world. So who gets this opportunity? And how is the oldest and best-known graduate scholarship dealing with the legacy of its founder, who used ruthless and racist practices to build the diamond empire that funded the effort? This originally ran in 2022, as…

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Breaking Up With the SAT. Bootstraps, Ep. 5 (Encore Episode) 36:57

7d ago36:57

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The SAT can feel very different to different students. While it can give any college applicant stress, some low-income and minority students see it as evidence that selective colleges don't want them. Can the rise of test-optional policies lead to a new, more equitable era of college admissions? | Guest reporter: Eric Hoover, of The Chronicle of Hi…

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‘Deaf Artist’ Kelly O’Brien – Ep155 45:06

11d ago45:06

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Kelly O’Brien is a standout artist, photographer, painter and graphic designer who also happens to be deaf. In a Socially Awkward first, hear how she navigates her life with this difference, what her purpose is as an artist, and who her favorite band is! Plus, how good of a lip-reader is she and what questions does she have for Evan. No ASL, but pl…

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The Tyranny of Letter Grades. Bootstraps Ep. 4 (Encore Episode) 39:54

14d ago39:54

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Our current grading system can be a way for kids to prove themselves and win college scholarships, or admission to selective colleges. It can also be a barrier, in sometimes surprising ways. What might a world without letter grades and GPAs look like? This first ran in 2021.By EdSurge Podcast

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The Strange Past and Messy Future of 'Gifted and Talented.' Bootstraps, Ep. 3 (Encore Episode) 42:38

21d ago42:38

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Sometime early in elementary school, kids are put on one of two paths: regular or gifted. Where did this idea come from? The answer goes back more than a 100 years, to a once-famous scholar named Lewis Terman. And it turns out his legacy, and the future of gifted programs, are still very much under debate. This first ran in 2021.…

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The Score, Ep. 10 The Hidden Formula for SAT Score Gains 25:12

26d ago25:12

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Unlocking the Code for Substantial, Lasting Score Increases on the SAT (and ACT) In this episode of The Score, Dave Walker, founder of Walker Prep, delves into the hidden formula for achieving significant score gains on the SAT and ACT. With the release of the digital SAT, Dave focuses on the SAT but notes that the principles discussed apply equall…

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Who Deserves a Seat at the Nation’s 'Best' High School? Bootstraps, Ep. 2 (Encore Episode) 34:56

28d ago34:56

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What a debate about the admissions process at one of the best public high schools in the country says about who should get what in education. This first ran in 2021. Find out more on this episode and the rest of the series at: https://www.edsurge.com/research/guides/bootstraps-a-podcast-seriesBy EdSurge Podcast

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The Score, Ep. 9 Does Choice of Major Affect College Admissions? Insights from Lisa Marker-Robbins 29:03

1M ago29:03

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Unlock College Admissions Success: Why Choosing a Major Matters In this episode of The Score, Dave Walker, founder of Walker Prep, welcomes Lisa Marker-Robbins, an independent educational consultant and founder of Flourish Coaching. With over 25 years of experience and having guided over 4,000 students, Lisa draws from a wealth of insight into how …

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Can You Really Just 'Pull Yourself Up' in Education? Bootstraps, Ep. 1 (Encore Episode) 16:15

1M ago16:15

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What the odd and surprising history of 'pulling yourself up by your bootstraps' says about educational equity. This is the first episode in our Bootstraps podcast series on merit, myths and education. This first ran in 2021.By EdSurge Podcast

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The Score, Ep. 8 The Art of Storytelling for College Admissions and Beyond with Sam Severn 27:15

1M ago27:15

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Why Stories Matter Now More than Ever: Insights from Award-Winning, New York Times Best-Selling Ghostwriter, Book Doctor, Screenwriter and Writing Coach Sam Severn Walker Prep founder Dave Walker sits down with Sam Severn, a renowned ghostwriter, book doctor, screenwriter, and writing coach. They explore Sam's fascinating career and how his experti…

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The Score, Ep. 7 The 'Meta' of Test Prep with Mike Bergin, Founder of Chariot Learning 25:24

2M ago25:24

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The Game Behind the Test: How Understanding the 'Meta' Can Help You Win Big on the ACT and SAT Walker Prep founder Dave Walker sits down with Mike Bergin, president of the National Test Prep Association and founder of Chariot Learning. They delve into the 'the meta' of standardized tests, exploring how shifting your paradigm to fit the “game behind…

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What If Banning Smartphones in Schools Is Just the Beginning? 58:26

2M ago58:26

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As momentum grows to limit smartphone use in schools, some educators say that the education system can do even more to counter the negative health effects of social media. One award-winning teacher has changed his lessons and the way he teaches to try to help students learn to better focus — even reserving class time for quiet reading away from the…

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The Score, Ep. 6 Why Practice Is (almost) Enough with ACT & SAT Expert Rob Schombs 40:54

2M ago40:54

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Join Walker Prep founder Dave Walker as he talks with ACT and SAT expert Rob Schombs about why, when it comes to test prep, practice is (almost) all you need. Asked and Answered: *Why online tutoring can be better than in-person tutoring. *If practice is so important, who needs test prep tutors? *What’s the difference between practice that works an…

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The Score, Ep. 5 How to Get a Debt Free College Degree with Dave The Scholarship Coach 28:41

2M ago28:41

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Dave the Scholarship Coach helped his child win over $95,000 in college scholarships. Tune in to hear his incredible story and invaluable insights. Plus, a special announcement you don't want to miss! In this episode of The Score, Dave Walker sits down with Scholarship GPS founder Dave the Scholarship Coach, who now dedicates his time to coaching s…

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Should College Become Part of High School? (Doubting College, Ep. 5) 42:08

2M ago42:08

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As more students question the value of college, more high schools are bringing college options into their walls. In the latest installment of our Doubting College series, we visit a high school where students can earn a two-year degree without leaving the building, and where students can also get a jump on other career options that don’t require hi…

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Should Chatbots Tutor? Dissecting That Viral AI Demo With Sal Khan and His Son 55:28

2M ago55:28

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Should AI chatbots be used as tutors? Sal Khan, founder of Khan Academy, has become one of the most vocal proponents of the idea, and he and his son are featured in a recent demo of ChatGPT’s latest version. But some teaching experts say tutoring should be reserved for humans who can motivate and understand the students they work with. For this wee…

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The Score, Ep. 4 Why Too Much Practice Is Hurting Your ACT or SAT Score 14:54

2M ago14:54

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Are your ACT or SAT scores going nowhere fast? Learn why the key to achieving your dream score may be to practice less! Struggling to improve your SAT or ACT scores despite endless practice? You're not alone. Many students find themselves stuck in a rut, mindlessly grinding through practice tests without seeing significant improvements. In this epi…

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Actress Amanda Reed – Ep154 51:26

2M ago51:26

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Amanda Reed got the acting bug at age 14 when her mom enrolled her in community theater. She never looked back. By 23, Amanda had performed in over 450 live performances. She has already worked with such names as Neil Patrick Harris, Greg Kinnear, Sam Raimi, Emmy Rossum, Simon Baker and Dermut Mulroney. Hear her standout audition and on-set experie…

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Episode 267 - Shirag Shemmassian - Choosing the Right Schools for Pre-Med Majors 23:27

2M ago23:27

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On Episode 267, Alexis Avila speaks to Dr. Shirag Shemmassian, founder and admissions consultant of Shemmassian Academic Consulting. As a Cornell University graduate and Cornell admissions interviewer, Shirag knows what the best schools are looking for in prospective students during admissions interviews.On today’s episode Shirag and I talk about c…

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How Instructors Are Adapting to a Rise in Student Disengagement (Encore Episode) 30:39

3M ago30:39

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Professors are finding that they can’t just go back to teaching as they did before the pandemic and expect the same result. It takes more these days to hold student attention, and convince them to show up. This week we’re rebroadcasting this episode that was reported from the back of large lecture classes to see how teaching is changing. The episod…

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The Score, Ep. 3 Is It Actually Possible to "Game" the SAT or ACT? 29:54

3M ago29:54

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Are You Gambling with Your ACT or SAT Scores? In this Episode of The Score, Walker Prep Founder Dave Walker Explains Why "Vegas Tactics" Might Be a Risky Bet. Discussed in this Episode: What Are Vegas Tactics? The Downside of Playing the Percentages Common Bogus “Strategies” to Avoid Should Vegas Tactics Ever Be Used? For even more in-depth answers…

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What Brain Science Says About How to Better Teach Teenagers 42:11

3M ago42:11

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One author who spent years researching what brain science says about adolescent learners says their behavior shouldn’t be seen as “deviant” or “immature,” but as a “time of possibility.” And this researcher, Ellen Galinsky, has strong feelings about how to address phones and social media in schools.Read a partial transcript and see show notes at Ed…

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The Score, Ep. 2 How Does Digital SAT Scoring Work? 23:10

3M ago23:10

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Feel left in the dark about digital SAT scoring? You're not alone! In this episode of The Score, Dave Walker, founder of Walker Prep, breaks open the "black box" of digital SAT scoring and guides you through the complexities of the new system. Discussed in this Episode: The Differences Between the Paper SAT's "Classical Test Theory" and the Digital…

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Ultimate Health w/ Craig Brockie – Ep153 52:39

3M ago52:39

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When Craig Brockie was in his twenties he had crippling anxiety, a depleted immune system and chronic neck and back pain. On a fact-finding mission, Craig sought out health solutions for himself and found a huge reservoir of answers that has manifested in his new book “Ultimate Health: Break Free from Your Health Issues and Live Your Best Life. Cra…

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High School Students Want Answers Before Heading to Campus (Doubting College, Ep. 4) 25:44

3M ago25:44

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Today’s high school students are asking more skeptical questions about whether to go to college, or when to go. For this week’s podcast, we visited a career fair at one public high school to ask about the changing ways that high school counselors and education leaders are presenting those choices, and what these students think about their options.…

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The Score, Ep.1 "Easy" Ways to Increase Your ACT or SAT Score: Learning Question Types 33:15

3M ago33:15

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In this episode of The Score, ACT and SAT tutor Dave Walker from Walker Prep explains why learning to identify question types is a relatively painless way to increase both your confidence and your score. Walker Prep has been helping students achieve exceptional gains on the ACT and SAT since 2014. In the Walker Prep podcast, Dave draws from his exp…

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Episode 266 - From Failing to Acing: The Secrets Behind My Academic Comeback 10:00

3M ago10:00

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On Episode 266 of the new and improved Prepped and Polished Podcast, Alexis shares his academic struggles and how he was able to overcome them. We’ll discuss ways to achieve better grades in school such as: • Finding the right social circles that will help you thrive. • Finding mentors at school who will inspire you. • Refining your study skills so…

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Can ‘Linguistic Fingerprinting’ Guard Against AI Cheating? 47:03

3M ago47:03

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Some educators are trying a different approach to guarding against AI cheating — a “linguistic fingerprinting” technique that borrows a page from the playbook of criminal investigations.By EdSurge Podcast

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Destoy in order to build - the art of Socrates 14:33

3M ago14:33

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Prabhuji talks about the method of teaching of Socrates, the dialectica, and how it relates to the master-disciple relationship. "...Because Socrates understood that the main enemy of wisdom is to think that you know...."By Prabhuji - a writer and avadhūta mystic

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A Scholar Hopes to Diversify the Narrative Around Undocumented Students 47:33

4M ago47:33

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Felecia Russell was born in Jamaica but moved to Los Angeles as a kid. It wasn’t until she started to apply for college that she learned that she was undocumented, which she worried could derail her dreams. She tells her story in a new book, “Amplifying Black Undocumented Student Voices in Higher Education,” which she hopes will help “diversify the…

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Bon Jovi Doc Recap w/ Jennifer Farrell – Ep152 40:58

4M ago40:58

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Bon Jovi’s new documentary “Thank You, Goodnight” just debuted on Hulu in the #1 spot and fellow Bon Jovi fan Jennifer Farrell is joining Evan to break it all down. Of course, they also reminisced about their fan club memories and the time they crossed paths with Jon Bon Jovi. Hear about the time Evan ran on a treadmill next to Jon and then the tim…

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Why a New Teaching Approach is Going Viral on Social Media (Encore Episode) 1:06:19

4M ago1:06:19

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When a professor’s research showed that standard methods of teaching problem-solving weren’t working, he set out to figure out what led to more student thinking. His resulting approach is spreading through classrooms, helped by teachers sharing examples on social media. This is a reissue of an episode that first ran in November.…

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Journalist Katy Grimes – Ep151 56:19

4M ago56:19

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Katy Grimes is the editor-in-chief of the California Globe and she always has a lot to write about. Focused on politics, Katy and Evan break down the woes of California while talking through prop 47 (addressing retail theft), homelessness, abortion, and more. Plus, what does the future hold for Governor Gavin Newsom? And what about Adam Schiff vs S…

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Whatever Happened to Building a Metaverse for Education? 43:46

4M ago43:46

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Two years ago the metaverse was getting all the buzz in education circles (and hardly anyone was talking about AI). We checked back in with two educators at the forefront of building a virtual realm for education to see where they see things going now that the hype has faded.By EdSurge Podcast

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How VR Can Be an ‘Empathy Machine’ for Education 51:53

4M ago51:53

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The biggest reason to use VR in education is to tap into a student’s emotional response through immersive experiences, argues Maya Georgieva, director of The New School’s Innovation Center and a leading voice about where VR is headed. Hear her insights in this new interview. Find more details and show notes at: https://www.edsurge.com/news/2024-04-…

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Is It Time for a National Conversation About Eliminating Letter Grades? 43:10

4M ago43:10

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There’s a growing movement to drop letter grades in favor of new systems that focus on mastery of material rather than chasing points. But opponents worry about losing rigor. A new book hopes to start a national conversation about the issue.More details and show notes at: https://www.edsurge.com/news/2024-04-02-is-it-time-for-a-national-conversatio…

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Derrick T. Lewis & Wrestlemania 40 Predictions – Ep150 56:52

4M ago56:52

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Derrick T Lewis does it all: actor, host, ring announcer, media personality, singer and big wrestling fan! Hear about all his successes from how he started ring announcing to his current deal with The Bleav Network. Also, last year Derrick was part of Wheel of Fortune’s WWE Week. He has also been to a ton of WWE shows including landing last minute …

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Could AI Give Civics Education a Boost? 56:03

5M ago56:03

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Social studies has been ‘deprioritized’ for decades, in favor of STEM fields, according to some educators. Could AI essay grading help improve the quality of civics and social studies education in schools?By EdSurge Podcast

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Resting in consciousness 14:13

5M ago14:13

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Prabhuji answers the question: "Prabhuji, I find it very difficult to recognize consciousness, and I often feel frustrated and even depressed because I feel that my efforts are in vain. Could you please give me some advice?"By Prabhuji - a writer and avadhūta mystic

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Do not search for yourself 14:14

5M ago14:14

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Prabhuji answers the question: "For many years now I have been searching for the self. But although sometimes it seems to me that I have realized it, then it escapes. And I remain the same. The search makes me a nervous and even frustrated seeker. I don't feel that the search for the self brings me happiness. What advice could you give me?"…

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Movie Producer Nick Smith – Ep149 45:12

5M ago45:12

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Let’s not sugarcoat it: Nick Smith is a movie producer in Hollywood! As VP of Production for Paperclip Limited, his latest project is a feature length nostalgic young adult comedy SNACK SHACK. Think Superbad meets Fast Times at Ridgemont High! Hear its origin story and how the distribution quickly came together. Also, what got him into film? What’s…

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What New Research Says About Fostering a ‘Sense of Belonging’ in Classrooms 54:33

5M ago54:33

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There are key junctures in education that are especially important for helping students feel they belong in school or college. And new research points to better ways to strengthen student-teacher relationships and a sense of belonging, argues Greg Walton, a psychology professor at Stanford University.See show notes and partial transcript at EdSurge…

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How Is the ‘College Is a Scam’ Narrative Influencing Who Goes to Campus? (Doubting College, Ep. 3) 1:04:51

5M ago1:04:51

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There’s growing skepticism of higher education, complete with popular memes on social media that “college is a scam.” Experts in policy and marketing have some suggestions on how to counter that narrative.By EdSurge Podcast

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An Educator’s Podcast Aims to Be an Antidote to School Culture Wars 57:48

5M ago57:48

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A longtime educator worries that the raging culture wars in education create toxic environments that hurt academic learning. He’s started a podcast that brings together people with deeply different views on issues that are most dividing school communities these days and uses depolarizing techniques to try to model repairing such breaches.…

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Can VR Help Preserve and Teach Indigenous Culture? 38:58

6M ago38:58

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Could virtual reality be the key to teaching indigenous ways of knowing to a broad population of students? Jared Ten Brink, a doctoral student in education, is trying to record and teach some key practices of his tribal elders using VR video.By EdSurge Podcast

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How Growing Skepticism of College Is Making Students Savvier Edu Shoppers (Doubting College, Ep. 2) 34:10

6M ago34:10

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In part two of our podcast series Doubting College, which explores the growing skepticism of higher ed, we talk to students and counselors at a public high school about how students are thinking through their choices after graduation.By EdSurge Podcast

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AI Is Disrupting Professions That Require College Degrees. How Should Higher Ed Respond? 45:01

6M ago45:01

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A recent study ranked the top professions that are likely to be disrupted by ChatGPT and other new AI technologies, and most of them require college degrees. How does higher ed need to change what it teaches to respond?By EdSurge Podcast

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What If Myths, Metaphors and Riddles Are the Key to Reshaping K-12 Education? 48:07

6M ago48:07

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Did the education theories that drive today’s schools and teaching practices get off track and do they need a reset — one that gets back to earlier days of oral storytelling? That was the argument of philosopher Kieran Egan, whose educational writings have recently gotten attention.By EdSurge Podcast

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How Classroom Technology Has Changed the Parent-Teacher Relationship 27:59

7M ago27:59

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It can be harder than ever for teachers to manage their relationships with parents, even though digital tools make interactions more frequent. This week’s EdSurge podcast looks at why.By EdSurge Podcast

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Bon Jovi’s 40th Anniversary w/ Jessica Petraccione – Ep148 48:28

7M ago48:28

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Evan returns from his unintentional hiatus to interview another fellow Facebook friend. This time it’s Jessica Petraccione and we’re celebrating the 40th anniversary of Bon Jovi. Evan and Jessica discuss favorite Jovi memories and then go rapid fire through every Bon Jovi album. What were their favorite tracks on each album? Which tracks were under…

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