About This Episode Season 7. Episode 6. California Teacher of the Year Dr. Heather Povinelli joins Education Insight for a thoughtful and deeply personal conversation about what truly makes a teacher exceptional. Throughout the episode, she shares how relationships and trust form the foundation of her teaching philosophy. Rather than relying on control or raised…
About This Episode Season 7. Episode 5. In this episode of Education Insight, we explore the growing homeschooling movement with Jamie Heston, Director of Outreach for the Homeschool Association of California. As more families reconsider traditional school models, homeschooling has become a visible and viable option for many, but the reasons behind that decision are…
About This Episode Season 7. Episode 4. On this episode of Education Insight, host Lacey Kendall is joined by Brenda Payne, Executive Director of the California Invention Convention, for a conversation about the power of invention education and its impact on students across California. Drawing on her experience as a teacher, school leader, and statewide…
About This Episode Season 7. Episode 3. In this episode of Education Insight, we explore an important and often misunderstood question in education today: what do adolescent girls need to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally, and how can all-girls schools help meet those needs? Host Lacey Kendall is joined by Dr. Barbara Ostos, Head of…
About This Episode Season 7. Episode 2. In this episode of Education Insight, we examine a growing national conversation: why boys are struggling in school and whether gender-specific education can offer meaningful solutions. Host Lacey Kendall is joined by President Barry Shreiar of Army and Navy Academy for an in-depth discussion about how intentionally designed…
About This Episode Season 7. Episode 1. In this episode of Education Insight, we take a closer look at how faith and community-based programs can play a critical role in supporting students who are struggling in school. Host Lacey Kendall is joined by Professor Rafael Cardona, Director of KidReach, for a thoughtful conversation about what…
About This Episode Season 6. Episode 16. In this episode of Education Insight, we sit down with Dr. Al Solano, founder of the Continuous Learning Institute, to explore a powerful idea: students can’t grow if their teachers stop learning. A former teacher and higher education leader, Dr. Solano helps colleges build systems that keep educators…
About This Episode Season 6. Episode 15. Brookside Elementary School’s Joel Hudec just received one of the highest honors in education — the Milken Educator Award, often called the “Oscars of Teaching.” In this episode of Education Insight, Joel takes us inside the unforgettable moment he learned he had won, the leadership practices that have…
About This Episode Season 6. Episode 14. Who are today’s college students? More and more, they’re adults who are working full-time, raising families, serving in the military, and still finding the determination to pursue their degrees. National University calls them ANDers — students who are working AND studying AND parenting AND serving. And they represent…
About This Episode Season 6. Episode 13. In this week’s episode of Education Insight, we explore how trust, shared decision-making, and open communication can transform the culture of an entire school community. The conversation turns everyday family engagement into something deeper—showing how student behavior improves, relationships strengthen, and classrooms become more supportive when families are treated…
