About This Episode Season 7. Episode 19. You’ve probably driven past a school with “Montessori” on the sign, but what does that actually mean? Is Montessori education only for certain students, or could its approach benefit learners from all backgrounds? In this episode of Education Insight, host Lacey Kendall sits down with Sara Cotner, Executive…
About This Episode Season 7. Episode 18. What if stepping away from the traditional college timeline could actually help students grow stronger, more independent, and more prepared for the future? In this episode of Education Insight, we sit down with Aaron Slosberg, Director of Programming and Co-Owner of Where There Be Dragons, an organization that…
About This Episode Season 7. Episode 17. Screens are now part of nearly every aspect of childhood, from classrooms and homework to entertainment and social connection. But how is this constant exposure changing the way kids learn, think, and interact with the world around them? In this episode of Education Insight, host Lacey Kendall speaks…
About This Episode Season 7. Episode 16. In this episode of Education Insight, we take a closer look at what 20 years of data reveal about college success in the United States. While access to higher education has expanded, completion rates have not kept pace, leaving millions of students with some college experience but no…
About This Episode Season 7. Episode 15. In this episode of Education Insight, we go inside a real courtroom where high school students take on the roles of attorneys, witnesses, and courtroom staff in a competitive mock trial program. What may look like a simulation is actually a powerful, hands-on learning experience that challenges students…
About This Episode Season 7. Episode 14. Math is often seen as a subject that divides. Some students feel confident, while others quickly decide it’s “not for them.” But what if that belief is one of the biggest misconceptions in education today? In this episode of Education Insight, Dr. Dave Kung, award-winning mathematician, educator, and…
About This Episode Season 7. Episode 13. For many students, the college application process can feel overwhelming, confusing, and out of reach—leading some to give up before they even begin. But what if students were told “you’re in” before ever submitting an application? In this episode of Education Insight, we speak with Erika Bennett from…
About This Episode Season 7. Episode 12. What does it really mean for girls to understand their rights, their voices, and their place in the world? In this episode of Education Insight, we speak with Ashley Steimer-King, Senior Program Director at Girls Learn International, a global nonprofit empowering girls to become informed leaders and advocates….
About This Episode Season 7. Episode 11. In this episode of Education Insight, we speak with Dr. Rebecca Winthrop, Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution and Director of the Center for Universal Education, about one of the most pressing challenges facing schools today: teen disengagement. Drawing from her book The Disengaged Teen, co-authored with journalist…
About This Episode Season 7. Episode 10. In this episode of Education Insight, we sit down with Dr. Frances Esparza, Superintendent of Coachella Valley Unified School District, to discuss the district’s response to recent student walkouts connected to national conversations around immigration enforcement. As students across the country have organized protests to express their concerns,…
