Best Official America S Team Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 414: State of Choice - June 2024 18:19

1M ago18:19

18:19

In this episode of State of Choice, Ed Tarnowski is announced as the new host of the podcast, the Policy & Advocacy Team gives its monthly state update, and each team member participates in the first segment of ed freedom fallacies.Also featuring: Caitlin Lee, Director of Policy & Implementation; Katherine Munal, Policy & Advocacy Director; and Aar…

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Ep. 413: Getting Education Right with Lindsay Fryer 31:14

2M ago31:14

31:14

In this episode of EdChoice Chats, longtime Hill staffer and education policy expert Lindsay Fryer talks with Mike McShane and Rick Hess about the state of American higher education, the federal government’s role in it, and what is going on with FAFSA.By EdChoice

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Ep. 412: Getting Education Right with Patrick Brown 37:06

2M ago37:06

37:06

In this episode of EdChoice Chats, host Mike McShane talks with family policy expert Patrick Brown about fertility rates, childcare policy, and protecting children online.By EdChoice

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Ep. 411: Rethinking Brown 70 Years Later 50:40

3M ago50:40

50:40

In this episode of EdChoice Chats, host Dorian McCarroll talks with Virginia Walden Ford, Howard Fuller, Sekou Biddle, and Gerard Robinson on the 70th anniversary of the landmark decision of Brown v Board of Education, and how the education system is still impacted by it today.By EdChoice

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Ep. 410: Getting Education Right with Jonathan Pidluzny 34:00

3M ago34:00

34:00

In this episode of EdChoice Chats, host Mike McShane talks with Jon Pidluzny, Director of Higher Education Reform at America First Policy Institute about higher education. They talk about whether the US higher education system is still the best in the world, the complex issues of student loans, ballooning education costs, and so much more.…

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Ep. 409: Getting Education Right with Dr. Katie Jenner 37:21

3M ago37:21

37:21

Indiana's first Secretary of Education, Dr. Katie Jenner, talks with EdChoice's Mike McShane on how she's trying to get education right with her efforts in teacher recruitment, strategic measures for student success and more.By EdChoice

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Ep. 408: Introducing the Homeschool Hub - with Angela Watson 29:38

3M ago29:38

29:38

In this episode of EdChoice Chats, Mike McShane talks with Angela Watson, senior research fellow at the Johns Hopkins Institute for Education Policy, about homeschooling research. They also talk about her new resource, the Homeschool Hub.By EdChoice

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Ep. 407: State of Choice - May 2024 12:14

3M ago12:14

12:14

In this May episode of “State of Choice” hosted by the EdChoice Policy and Advocacy team, we talk about school choice across the states and provide updates on school choice legislation.By EdChoice

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Ep. 406: State of Choice - April 2024 21:00

4M ago21:00

21:00

In this April episode of “State of Choice” hosted by the EdChoice Policy and Advocacy team, we talk about school choice across the states and provide updates on school choice legislation.By EdChoice

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Ep. 405: Polling Perspective Podcast - Q1 2024 33:51

4M ago33:51

33:51

We go over our monthly polling results for the last few months and highlight all the most interesting trends and data. And shocker! Teens love their cellphones!By EdChoice

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Ep. 404: State of Choice - March 2024 16:24

4M ago16:24

16:24

In this episode of “State of Choice” hosted by the EdChoice Policy and Advocacy team, we talk about how Alabama passed landmark legislation advancing choice in the state. Plus, we highlight our favorite advocates in the choice movement for Women’s History Month.By EdChoice

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Ep. 403: Beyond the Test: Redefining Success in Education 30:08

5M ago30:08

30:08

In this edition of EdChoice Chats, Robert Enlow, CEO and President of EdChoice, talks with Lindsey Burke, from the Heritage Foundation, and Macke Raymond, from the Hoover Institution.By EdChoice

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Ep. 402: The Rosenwald Schools 25:53

5M ago25:53

25:53

In this edition of EdChoice Chats, Robert Enlow, CEO and President of EdChoice, talks with Curtis Valentine co-director of the Reinventing America Schools Project at the Progressive Policy Institute. They discuss the Rosenwald Schools and a number of other topics including how education was formed and started, our current public education system an…

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Ep. 401: State Updates - February 2024 46:25

5M ago46:25

46:25

The EdChoice state team gives us a summary of all the recent happenings in the states. Find out more in the podcast!By EdChoice

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Ep. 400: Black History Month Edition 39:00

6M ago39:00

39:00

For this episode of EdChoice Chats we have a special edition celebrating Black History Month where we talk about school choice in communities of color and the ever-growing support for it.By EdChoice

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Mental Health at Camp | EP.7 Tell me S'More | Camp America 40:24

6M ago40:24

40:24

Phebs and Matt are joined by Stacey, Camp America's Mental Health Counselor. Tune in to hear our tips and laughs of how to enjoy camp to the fullest!By Camp America

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This or That | Ep. 5 Tell me S'More | Camp America 36:32

7M ago36:32

36:32

Phebs and Matt are back with special guest appearence Alex! They have only two camp themes to choose from, they can't have both. APPLY TODAY: https://www.campamerica.co.uk/youtube (video description) ... Welcome to Camp America! 🔵 Web: https://www.campamerica.co.uk/youtube 🔴 Insta: https://www.instagram.com/campamerica69/ 🔵 Facebook: https://www.fa…

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Camp Yays or Nays | EP.4 Tell me S' more | Camp America 37:23

7M ago37:23

37:23

Tune in for Phebs and Matt as they discuss some Camp Yays or Nays, *NEW* Recuritment Fair details and S'MORE!By Camp America

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Ep. 399: Survey Recap 2023 29:52

8M ago29:52

29:52

In this edition of EdChoice Chats, host Mike McShane is joined by John Kristof and Alli Aldis to talk about EdChoice's monthly and semi-annual polling and what it reveals about the state of education in the United States.By EdChoice

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Ep. 398: How States Protect Funding for K-12 Public Schools 27:53

8M ago27:53

27:53

In this episode of EdChoice Chats host Marty Lueken digs into his new report which explores hold harmless funding; declining enrollment protections and funding guarantees. Guests James Shuls and Aaron Smith join.By EdChoice

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Fair Debrief | EP. 3 Tell me S'More | Camp America 18:56

8M ago18:56

18:56

Tune in as Phebs and Matt are back with the Fair Debrief and an other exciting announcement!By Camp America

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Ep. 397: Monthly Tracker - October 2023 23:22

9M ago23:22

23:22

In this edition of EdChoice Chats, host Mike McShane talks with Alli Aldis and John Kristof about October's monthly polling results.We asked a range of questions focused on K-12 education, including our usual monitoring of public opinion toward school choice options. In this month’s poll, we also introduced new questions about gifted academic progr…

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Ep. 396: The ABCs of School Choice - 2024 Edition 19:59

9M ago19:59

19:59

EdChoice CEO Robert Enlow talks with Colyn Ritter and Marc LeBlond about the 2024 edition of The ABCs of School Choice.By EdChoice

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Camp Director Chat | EP.2 Tell me S'more | Camp America 47:52

9M ago47:52

47:52

Chat with two Camp Directors to hear exactly what they expect from applicants, what their camp is like and how to DOMINATE at camp! SIGN UP TODAY: https://www.campamerica.co.uk/explore... Welcome to Camp America! 🔵 Web: https://www.campamerica.co.uk/youtube 🔴 Insta: https://www.instagram.com/campamerica69/ 🔵 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/campa…

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Speed your way to the USA | EP.1 Tell me S'more | Camp America 29:42

9M ago29:42

29:42

Join the Camp America Crew as they talk all things Recruitment Fair. 🔵 Tune in to find out how you can get hired on the spot! SIGN UP TODAY: https://www.campamerica.co.uk/explore/events/category/recruitment-fair ... Welcome to Camp America! 🔵 Web: https://www.campamerica.co.uk/youtube 🔴 Insta: https://www.instagram.com/campamerica69/ 🔵 Facebook: ht…

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Ep. 395: Surveying Teachers - Fall 2023 28:32

9M ago28:32

28:32

On this edition of EdChoice Chats, host Mike McShane talks with Colyn Ritter and John Kristof about the recent EdChoice teacher polling. Topics including students’ social media use, absenteeism, classroom disruptions, how likely they are to recommend their profession, and more.By EdChoice

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Ep. 394: What's Up with Diverse Charter School Coalition 27:07

10M ago27:07

27:07

In this edition of EdChoice Chats, host Mike McShane talks with Sonia Park, executive director of the Diverse Charter School Coalition. McShane and Park talk about what they are trying to achieve, the actual practices that go on in these diverse by design charter schools, and also the public policy that's necessary for them to start and grow, and b…

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Ep. 393: Monthly Tracker - September 2023 24:15

10M ago24:15

24:15

In this edition of EdChoice Chats, Mike McShane talks with Alli Aldis and John Kristof about the September 2023 monthly polling data. What concerns are at the forefront of parents’ minds in these early days of the 2023-24 academic year? The first challenge for today’s school parents may be keeping students in the classroom and off their phones.…

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Ep. 392: State Updates - September 2023 6:24

10M ago6:24

6:24

The EdChoice state team gives us a summary of all the recent happenings in the states. It's been an exciting month with North Carolina expanding the Opportunity Scholarship. Find out more in the podcast!By EdChoice

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Ep. 391: Surfing The Pipeline 28:10

10M ago28:10

28:10

In this edition of EdChoice Chats, Mike McShane talks with John Kristof about his new paper Surfing the Pipeline: Understanding Pathways into Teaching in Alternative Models of Schooling.They discuss the many new opportunities that are being made available all across the country with entrepreneurial educators starting up new and different school mod…

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Ep. 390: Surveying Teens 24:05

10M ago24:05

24:05

In this edition of EdChoice Chats, we dive into our most recent survey of American teens where we tackled such questions as "How can school leaders and teachers maneuver the emergence of modern technology within the classroom?" and "What can be done to resolve mental health and absenteeism?"By EdChoice

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Ep. 389: What's Up With Florida Catholic Schools 28:14

10M ago28:14

28:14

In this edition of EdChoice Chats, host Mike McShane talks with Ron Matus, director of research and special projects for Step Up For Students in Florida, and Lauren May, director of advocacy for Step Up For Students.Matus and May have a new paper called "Why Catholic Schools in Florida are Growing: Five Things You Need to Know." We dive into this p…

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Ep. 388: What's Up With Dade Prep 33:09

11M ago33:09

33:09

In this edition of EdChoice Chats, host Mike McShane talks with Andy Prieto and Mark Strickland of Dade Prep, where they are going to help answer the question, "What's up with Dade Prep?"Dade Prep is a credit recovery secondary school that generally targets older students who have been truant or who have otherwise become disconnected from the educa…

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The VANcast comes to an end, but the future is bright for the Canucks 1:07:16

11M ago1:07:16

1:07:16

On the final VANcast, Farhan Laji from TSN and the Athletic's Harman Dayal welcome original VANcast hosts Thomas Drance of the Athletic and Jeff Paterson of RinkwideVancouver.com and contributor to Sekers and Price. The quartet look back on four years of the VANcast, including piloting a podcast through the pandemic and then the bubble and having t…

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Ep. 387: Monthly Tracker - August 2023 25:31

11M ago25:31

25:31

In this edition of EdChoice Chats, we dive into our monthly poll results on education-related issues including public sentiment on the direction of K-12 education, what values parents want schools to teach their children, support for school choice, and more.By EdChoice

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Ep. 386: What's Up with Primer - with Ryan Delk 29:53

11M ago29:53

29:53

Calling all teachers who want to start their own schools! Mike McShane has CEO and founder of Primer, Ryan Delk on the podcast to talk about the work Primer microschools is achieving. Primer gives the top 1% of teachers the tools and preparation needed to launch their own schools, while also allowing their students to set their own pace and pursue …

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Ep. 385: The Three Languages of School Choice 25:36

11M ago25:36

25:36

The Three Languages of School Choice is a starting point for the next wave of educational freedom. For education freedom to truly take hold in the United States, the school choice movement must reclaim its politically multilingual roots and adapt them for today’s political age. In this episode, Mike McShane talks with the paper's author, John Krist…

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Ep. 384: Priorities of State and Local Governments - with Ben Scafidi 24:58

12M ago24:58

24:58

How are schools growing their numbers in staff members without growing the same number in students? Ben Scafidi joins Mike McShane to talk about his recent report, Priorities of State and Local Governments From 1994 to 2022 which highlights the public schools' staffing surge over the years.By EdChoice

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Ep. 383: Monthly Tracker - July 2023 23:04

12M ago23:04

23:04

“Where do you typically receive information about K-12 education?” The EdChoice Research team asked that question and many others to America’s public and school parents. Listen today to find out the team’s most notable findings.By EdChoice

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Ep. 382: State Updates - July 2023 12:31

12M ago12:31

12:31

With the session ending, the EdChoice state team has given us a summary of all the recent happenings in the states. It's been an exciting year for school choice so far with seven states enacting new programs and nine states expanding their existing programs, seven of those nine being nearly universal.…

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Ep. 381: Schooling in America 24:09

1y ago24:09

24:09

Mike McShane, Colyn Ritter, and John Kristof talk about what's inside Schooling in America, including the data that stood out to them the most.By EdChoice

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Ep. 380: What's Up with Prenda - With Kelly Smith 27:28

1y ago27:28

27:28

Mike McShane talks with Kelly Smith, CEO of the Prenda microschools and author of the book, A Fire to be Kindled. The two talk about how Smith started Prenda and the meaning behind his book title.By EdChoice

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Ep. 379: Implementing K–12 Education Savings Accounts - With Mike McShane 32:00

1y ago32:00

32:00

John Kristof talks with Mike McShane about his new report with Nicole Stelle Garnett at the Manhattan Institute titled, Implementing K–12 Education Savings Accounts Is Really Simple. They talk about the new wave of school choice and the expansion of education savings accounts across the country.By EdChoice

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Rick Tocchet on Elias Pettersson’s next level and the Canucks’ offseason upgrades 41:50

1y ago41:50

41:50

Rick Tocchet, the head coach of the Vancouver Canucks joins Farhan and Harman to discuss his first season in Vancouver, the additions to the roster the Canucks made during free agency, what he thinks of first round pick Tom Willander and how much he is looking forward to next seasons edition of the Vancouver Canucks. Plus the guys talk about the re…

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Ep. 378: The 123s of School Choice - 2023 Edition 29:21

1y ago29:21

29:21

Members of the EdChoice team discuss the recent publication, The 123s of School Choice, an in-depth review of the available research on private school choice programs in America.By EdChoice

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Ep. 377: State Updates - June 2023 18:09

1y ago18:09

18:09

If you need a rundown on the latest litigation involving school choice across the states, the EdChoice state team has you covered in this podcast.By EdChoice

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Breaking down Canucks’ free agency moves, J.T. Miller's new contract officially kicks in 53:34

1y ago53:34

53:34

On this edition of the VANcast, Harman and Farhan dissect the Canucks active July 1st adding Carson Soucy, Ian Cole, Teddy Blueger and extending Akito Hirose, The guys discuss if there might be any more free agent moves on the horizon for the Canucks and JT Miller's new deal which officially kicks in, taking him off the trade board, for now at leas…

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