Best Higher Education Strategy Associates Podcasts (2024)

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Navigating IgA Nephropathy: Insights From a Patient With Lived Experience 21:53

1M ago21:53

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In this CCO Nephrology podcast episode, hear from Kelly Chen, a nephrology nurse practitioner and patient living with IgA nephropathy, as she discusses her experiences with Dr Pietro Canetta, Associate Professor of Medicine at Columbia University and expert in glomerular diseases. Episode outline: Seeking and obtaining an IgAN diagnosis Patient sel…

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Moments From a High School Culinary Class 5:50

1M ago5:50

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See photos from the kitchen, the transcript, and more here.By National Education Association

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The ESP Bill of Rights 35:05

2M ago35:05

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Learn more about the ESP Bill of Rights campaign: http://nea.org/espbillofrightsBy Saúl Ramos, Natieka Samuels

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2.34: Empire of Ideas: Creating the Modern University from Germany to America to China with William C. Kirby 28:38

2M ago28:38

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Today's guest, for the final episode of the season, is William C. Kirby, T. M. Chang Professor of China Studies at Harvard University and Spangler Family Professor of Business Administration at the Harvard Business School, and formerly that university’s dean of the faculty of Arts and Sciences. Two years ago he wrote a book called Empire of Ideas: …

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2.33: Illiberal Universities 32:20

3M ago32:20

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Our guests this week are Andrea Petö from the Central European University in Vienna and Jo-Anne Dillabough of Cambridge University in the UK. These two are collaborators on the UK ESRC project Higher Education, States of Precarity and Conflict in the 'Global North' and 'Global South': UK, Hungary, South Africa, and Turkey and the Horizon Europe pro…

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Defend Black History with Rashad Robinson 36:43

2M ago36:43

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Defending the right to learn about our country’s full history naturally includes defending the right to learn about Black history. As certain politicians seek to ban books by Black authors and ban courses that teach the truth about the Black experience in America, we are fighting back to ensure all students have access to an honest education. One o…

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2.32: 2 Topics, 1 Episode: German Higher Education and U-Multirank 20:44

3M ago20:44

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This week's guest is Dr. Gero Federkeil, head of international projects at the Centrum fur Hochschulenwicklung, or Center for Higher Education, in Gütersloh, Germany. He's with us to talk about two totally unrelated topics: the changing profile of university enrolments in Germany, and rankings — specifically U-Multirank.…

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2.31: Korean Higher Education 32:19

3M ago32:19

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Today's guest today is Dr. Jisun Jung of the University of Hong Kong. She is an expert in Korean higher education and the discussion today ranges from the post-war history of higher education to the very real and immanent challenges that institutions are facing with respect to declining enrolment.By Higher Education Strategy Associates

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2.30: European Universities Association 25:26

3M ago25:26

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Today's guest is Thomas Jorgensen, the Director for Policy Coordination and Foresight at the European University Association. He walk us through the way policy is made in Brussels and how European Commission has gradually acquired competencies in areas relevant to higher education.By Higher Education Strategy Associates

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70 Years of Brown v. Board 34:07

3M ago34:07

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Read the report, "The Legal and Pedagogical Case for Culturally Responsive and Racially Inclusive Public Education for All Students". Danielle's Book Recommendations: - Schoolhouse Burning by Derek Black - Engines of Liberty by David Cole - The Lie That Binds by Ellie LangfordBy Danielle Davis, Natieka Samuels

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2.29: Higher Education in China 27:03

4M ago27:03

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This week's guest is Dr. Gerard Postiglione, Professor Emeritus and Honorary Professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of Hong Kong. In this episode, Gerry takes us through changes in higher education in China, from the initial opening under Deng Xiaoping, through the rapid system expansion under Jiang Zemin and Hu Jintao, to the pres…

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2.28: Culture Wars in American Higher Education 28:14

4M ago28:14

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To help sort out all the complexities of the US system, our guest today is Brendan Cantwell, professor at Michigan State University who specializes in the political economy of higher education. He takes us through some of the more notable state-level battles going on right now in America, the difference in how Republicans attack public vs private i…

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Mental Health in Higher Education 25:57

4M ago25:57

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Read Mary Ellen's latest article, The Mental Health Crisis Among Faculty and College Staff. Also, see The Mental Health Crisis on College Campuses.By Natieka Samuels, Mary Ellen Flannery

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2.27: EdTech with Phil Hill 28:21

4M ago28:21

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Today my guest is Phil Hill, an ed tech consultant and Lead at Phill Hill and Associates. Today he joins us to talk about the last twenty years and how they have shaped the sector. The conversation ranges pretty widely across a number of topics here, one of the most interesting has to do with the historic role of MOOCs. Alex and Phil agree that the…

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How to Be Strike-Ready 34:25

4M ago34:25

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They say that the best way to prevent a strike is to prepare for one. So how can educators successfully avoid striking, while also having their demands met? Leah VanDassor, president of the St. Paul Federation of Educators, and executive board member Quentin Wathum-Ocama discuss how St. Paul, MN educators prepared for their recent negotiations, and…

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2.26: Private Higher Education in India 27:50

4M ago27:50

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Today's guest is Professor N. V. Varghese, the Vice Chancellor of the National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration in New Delhi. He's the co-editor of a recent book entitled India Higher Education Report 2021, Private Higher Education and he's with us today to discuss his book. Two points really stand out. The first is the truly di…

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2.25: Mariupol State University: The Invincible University 34:47

5M ago34:47

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Today's guest is Dr. Mykola Trofymenko, the President of Mariupol State University. He agreed to join the show to talk about the events of early 2022, how he steered the institution through the siege and after it, and how the institution, now known as “the Invincible University” came to gain a new home in Kyiv. It’s a harrowing story, but also an i…

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The State of Community Schools 33:19

5M ago33:19

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Learn more about Community Schools at NEA.org/CommunitySchoolsBy National Education Association

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2.24: Australian Universities Accord – One Year Follow Up with Andrew Norton 24:29

5M ago24:29

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This week we welcome back our very first podcast guest, Andrew Norton, Professor in the Practice of Higher Education Policy at Australian National University, to follow up on the Australian Universities Accord. Andrew has been at the forefront of higher education policy debates in Australia for over two decades, and is the author of several edition…

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How to Implement Earlier Hepatitis B Treatment 21:27

5M ago21:27

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In this episode, Mark S. Sulkowski, MD, FIDSA, FAASLD; Tatyana Kushner, MD, MSCE; Paul Y. Kwo, MD; and patient advocate Jacki Chen, PhD, consider barriers and solutions for more expansive HBV treatment in the United States. Topics include: Patient subgroups to consider for treatment outside guideline criteria Adverse event and cost-effectiveness co…

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2.23: Higher Education in Russia 30:08

5M ago30:08

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With us today is Maria Yudkevich, a professor of Higher Education at the University of Haifa in Israel. She is the co-author, with Yaroslav Kuzminov of the excellent book Higher Education in Russia, published in 2022 by Johns Hopkins Press. She’s an expert guide to both the elements of change and continuity that have gone along with a century of co…

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Supporting Students with Disabilities 25:27

5M ago25:27

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Mentioned in this episode: https://www.nea.org/individuals-with-disabilities Course: “Disability Representation: Historical Perspectives and the Impact of Media”. The course is free for NEA members and $39.99 for non-members. https://www.nea.org/professional-excellence/professional-learning/resources/disability-rights-and-inclusion-online-learning-…

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2.22: England’s Lifelong Learning Entitlement 27:40

5M ago27:40

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With us this week is David Kernohan, Deputy Editor of the website WonkHE. which is as close to a sister organization to Higher Education Strategy Associates as exists anywhere on the globe, David, more than anyone, has been tracking the development of the Lifelong Learning Entitlement since it was a wee nugget of a policy notion. He tells us about …

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The Art of Multidisciplinary Care for Patients With Metabolic Dysfunction–Associated Steatohepatitis 29:38

5M ago29:38

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In this episode, Arun B. Jesudian, MD, and Mazen Noureddin, MD, MHSc, discuss the expert-informed clinical pathway for the multidisciplinary care of patients with MASLD or MASH, current and emerging therapeutics, and management optimization strategies. Presenters: Arun B. Jesudian, MD Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine Division of Gastroenter…

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2.21: Lumina Foundation & National Education Attainment Goals 28:38

6M ago28:38

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With us today is Courtney Brown, Vice President of Impact and Planning at Lumina Foundation and the person most responsible for making sure the foundation hits its goals and develops new and even more meaningful ones. The conversation covers how Lumina went about its goal setting process, what tactics it's used to build a wide network of alliances …

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Why New Teachers and ESPs Make a Dynamic Team 32:57

6M ago32:57

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In this episode, we explore the invaluable partnership between Education Support Professionals (or ESPs) and new and aspiring educators in schools. Our guests, Joie Moore, an ESP from Ohio, and Demetrius Dove, an aspiring educator from Georgia, share their insights and experiences in fostering strong partnerships within the school community.…

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2.20: Taiwanese Higher Education 29:02

6M ago29:02

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Today's guest is Angela Yung-Chi Hou. She is currently a Professor of National Chengchi University in Taipei and for nearly two decades has been the foremost English-language scholar of Taiwanese higher education. Bu her career has not been restricted to Academia; for much of the past few years she was also head of the Higher Education Evaluation a…

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Moments from A Nature-Based, Outdoor Pre-Kindergarten 5:32

6M ago5:32

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View photos of the class in action and more from NEA Today here.By Mary Ellen Flannery, Natieka Samuels

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2.19: Alex Usher on Canadian Higher Education 28:34

6M ago28:34

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Our guest this week is Alex Usher, President and CEO of Higher Education Strategy Associates. Alex joins co-producer Tiffany MacLennan to talk about the Canadian Higher Education sector, higher education consulting, and his thoughts on the future of higher education.By Higher Education Strategy Associates

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Breaking Down the Headlines: Addressing the Buzz Around Incretin-Based Therapies With Patients 32:19

6M ago32:19

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In this episode, Jennifer Green, MD, and Carol Hatch Wysham, MD, break down the latest headlines on incretin-based therapies and how to address these topics with patients. Their discussion includes: Beneficial effects beyond glycemic control Adverse events and how to manage them Non- or partial responders and the importance of setting expectations …

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2.18: Higher Education in France 26:38

7M ago26:38

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Today's guest is Andrée Sursock, a higher education consultant and Senior Advisor to the European Universities Association. She's here to take us on a guided tour of the French system and its history and also to describe the rapid pace of reforms that have taken place over the last two decades, in particular through the presidencies of Nicolas Sark…

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2.17: Malaysian Higher Education 27:32

7M ago27:32

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Today's guest is Dr. Morshidi Sirat. He’s one of Malaysia’s most experienced higher education observers and policy-makers. Over the last two decades he;s been a Dean, a Vice-Chancellor, Advisor to the Minister of Higher Education, Director General of Higher Education for Malaysia and the Founding Director of Malaysia’s Commonwealth Tertiary Educati…

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Demystifying AP African American Studies 33:33

7M ago33:33

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Read more about AP African American Studies: https://www.nea.org/nea-today/all-news-articles/what-really-happens-ap-african-american-studiesBy Antoinette Dempsey-Waters, Natieka Samuels

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2.16: The Failed Fees Free Policy in New Zealand 24:47

7M ago24:47

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With us today is Roger Smyth. He’s a consultant based in Christchurch New Zealand and a former senior official in New Zealand’s Ministry of Education, and he’s had a privileged perch to observe changes in the country’s student assistance policies over the past two decades. Roger is skeptical about the value of the new program. But what was fascinat…

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2.15: "Whatever It Is, I’m Against It: Resistance to Change in Higher Education” with Brian Rosenberg 26:40

7M ago26:40

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Today my guest is Brian Rosenberg, a former president of Macalester University of Minnesota and currently a president in residence — that's really a thing — at Harvard University's Graduate School of Education. He's just written a book about academic politics with the wonderful title, “Whatever It Is, I'm Against It”: Resistance to Change in Higher…

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Taking Action on Gun Violence 39:55

7M ago39:55

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Read the latest article about the gun violence epidemic from NEA Today: https://www.nea.org/nea-today/all-news-articles/we-can-change-educators-take-gun-violence Also mentioned in this episode: https://www.nea.org/gunviolence Educationvotes.nea.org NEA Action Center Donate to the NEA PACBy National Education Association

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2.14: Javier Milei and Argentinian Higher Education 26:55

8M ago26:55

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With us today is Marcelo Rabossi, a professor of higher education policy and management at Universidad Torcuato di Tella in Buenos Aires. Over the course of this conversation, he guides us through the ins and outs of the country's public and private university systems, provides insight into previous attempts to introduce tuition fees in the system,…

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Creepology 26:05

7M ago26:05

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In this episode Rob and Beth discuss the issue of "creepers" or low-level sexual predators in the real estate industry. They highlight the importance of setting boundaries and not tolerating inappropriate behaviour, even if it might risk losing a potential client. They recommend the book "Creepology: Self-Defence for Your Social Life" by Anna Balda…

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How to Implement Earlier Hepatitis B and Hepatitis Delta Screening 27:52

8M ago27:52

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In this episode, Douglas Dieterich, MD, leads a panel discussion with Camilla S. Graham, MD, MPH, and Robert Wong, MD, MS, to consider advantages and barriers to universal screening for chronic HBV infection and universal HDV screening in adults with HBV in the United States. Topics include: Updated CDC recommendations for one-time universal screen…

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Encore: Battling Educator Stress 38:51

8M ago38:51

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Mentioned in this episode: The Center for Educator Wellness and LearningBy National Education Association

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What is a Process Predator? 32:28

8M ago32:28

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In this episode Rob and Beth discuss the concept of a "process predator" in the real estate industry, based on an article by Lee Goldstein and Dave Ledger. A process predator is an individual who learns from contacting multiple realtors, becoming more familiar with their routines and language, and developing a process to attack them. These predator…

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2.13: Global Academic Excellence Initiatives 27:56

8M ago27:56

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Today's guest is Philip Altbach. Phil is Professor Emeritus at Boston College, the former Founding Director of that university's internationally-renowned Centre for International Higher Education, and author of countless books and articles on HE. The new book "Academic Star Wars: Excellence Initiatives in Global Perspective", which consists of a se…

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2.12: Top 10 Stories of 2023 in American Higher Education 25:29

9M ago25:29

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Joining us today is Robert Kelchen, professor and head of the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and author of the genuinely excellent book Higher Education Accountability from Johns Hopkins Press. In his pre-administration life when he was at Seton Hall University, Robert kept up a ver…

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When Realtors are Too Polite for Their Own Safety 25:13

9M ago25:13

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It’s an odd problem being too polite. But realtors often put their safety at risk by being overly polite and accommodating. Admirable qualities for sure but they can lead to them ignoring their intuition when something feels off. Real Estate agents need to control their environment and not be afraid to say no when necessary. And an important point,…

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Recognizing Yourself as a Leader 32:03

9M ago32:03

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We’re talking women in leadership with Stephanie Johnson, a South Carolina Reading Interventionist, Fulbright awardee, and former Chair of NEA’s Women’s Issues Committee. Together, we discuss her personal leadership journey as an educator and NEA member, and how every woman has the power to lead–even if they don’t quite recognize it yet.…

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2.11: Post-Soviet Higher Education 27:15

9M ago27:15

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This week, we welcome Professor Isak Froumin onto the podcast. Froumin is Head of the Observatory of Higher Education Innovations at Jacobs University, in Bremen Germany and the co-editor of two key books on what has happened to universities across the 15 ex-republics. The first, 25 Years of Transformations of Higher Education Systems in Post-Sovie…

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2.10: The Floating University 28:50

9M ago28:50

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With us today is Tamson Pietsch, author of a new book on the Floating University from the University of Chicago Press. Her book covers a number of facets of this story: the extraordinary journey itself to over 40 ports around the world, the students’ curriculum and on-shore activities (which included meeting an extraordinary number of world leaders…

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Debunking the Myths of Mobile Safety Apps in Real Estate 24:52

9M ago24:52

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In a discussion about realtor safety mobile apps, Beth and Rob express their skepticism about the effectiveness of these tools. Safety starts with the individual, not with a gadget or app. There are limitations with safety apps, such as the delay in response time and the potential for false alarms. And the nature of violent attacks is speed and unp…

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2.9: Chile: A Decade of Gratuidad 25:06

9M ago25:06

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This week's episode features Paula Clasing Manquian, a postdoctoral researcher in education from Chile’s Nucleo Milenio de Educacion Superior. The discussion takes a look back at the past dozen years and how the politics of higher education in Chile have changed, including the rise of individuals such as Gabriel Boric, Camila Vallejo and Giorgio Ja…

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Update: The State of Student Debt 28:37

9M ago28:37

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Mentioned in this episode: https://www.nea.org/student-debt-support https://www.neamb.com/products/nea-student-debt-navigatorBy National Education Association

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