Let's K12 Better Podcast
1) Let’s Talk About Redefining Geek with Cassidy Puckett
What does it mean to be “good” with technology? What are the 5 hidden habits of tech-savvy teens? How can educators and parents support technology learning habits in young people?In this episode, we s...Show More
2) Let’s Talk About Civil Discourse with Joe Schmidt and Nichelle Pinkney
“Social Studies is the curriculum of how we live our life.” YES! In this episode, we sat down with veteran educators Joe Schmidt and Nichelle Pinkney, co-authors of Civil Discourse Classroom Conversa...Show More
3) Let’s Talk About Empowering Digital Leaders with Jennifer Casa-Todd
Social media isn’t going anywhere. And neither is technology. So how do we help kids learn leadership skills and interpersonal skills so they can have successful social media experiences In this episo...Show More
4) Let's Talk About Education, Play, and Equity with Karyn Allee, PhD
How does chronic stress impact the brain? How does play support pro-social behavior in kids? What are misnomers about Title 1 schools? How can we better equip new teachers working in high-challenge sc...Show More
5) Let's Talk About Civics and Youth Voice with Elizabeth Clay Roy, Generation Citizen
What is action civics? Why is student voice so important, especially right now? How can we use informed civics and action civics more efficiently together? How can we expand our understanding of what ...Show More
6) Let’s Talk About News and History with David Olson, Retro Report
What makes current events so important? Where does news intersect with history? How do we find resources to support important civic conversations? What should parents understand about the importance o...Show More
7) Schooling Through The Pandemic… What’s Changed?
We started our podcast to discuss K12 education as a project and a response to COVID-19 with our first episode, “Schooling Through An Apocalypse.” What’s changed in education since lockdown happened i...Show More
8) Welcome Back, it’s Black History Month… What, whaaat?!
Welcome to season 3 and Happy Black History Month! We open up the season with a discussion on current events, books we’re reading, and how we plan to set the tone for this upcoming season. FYI… we are...Show More
9) Let’s Talk About Financial Planning with Cristina Briboneria
Financial literacy and financial freedom are interconnected. As we think ahead to the upcoming year, setting goals is always a great way to establish solid footing. Setting financial goals… that’s bos...Show More
10) Speaking Life Into Our Students with Ashley Tucker
Many discussions on equity often fail to center the needs of special education students. In this episode, we sat down with Ashley Tucker, special educator, Dean, social-emotional learning enthusiast,...Show More