Podcasts by TrumpED - What do we do now?

Are We Paying Enough Attention to Civic Education? Should We Care? from 2020-10-09T13:05

Civics instruction is surprisingly uninteresting to many at a time when a practical understanding of civics is more important than ever. Are we paying enough attention to civics?

OPINION: Hybrid Learning - Is This Really the Best We Can Do? from 2020-09-30T12:47

We’re talking about spending $175 billion to socially distance students on school buses, put shower curtains and plexiglass in classrooms, buy hand sanitizer and make sure we can do deep cleanin...

OPINION: Learning Pods - Are Micro Schools the Solution? from 2020-09-24T12:45

Parents concerned about a pandemic-driven return to forced homeschooling are considering collaborating to create learning pods. The model brings together four families, and in some cases, a sha...

OPINION: Back to School: Why No One-Size-Fits-All Approach Will Do from 2020-09-16T12:42

As we explore the varied approaches to reopening schools this fall, we’ll be well-advised to start with the premise that the decision needs to be locally defined, not federally mandated.

Patriotic Education: Accurately Teaching What America Was, Is, and Can Be from 2020-09-12T12:59

As the administration calls for patriotic education, voices are raising concerns about a whitewashed education sanitized of the darker realities of America’s past and present. How do we accurate...

Gap Year? How Can We Adapt Our Expectations Without Writing Off a Full School Year from 2020-09-03T12:57

There’s a growing chorus of voices flirting with the idea that the 2020-2021 school term may just have to be a gap year. Is this a viable solution to the continuing pandemic-driven challenges we...

Assessments During Hybrid Teaching: Is This a Good Time to Throw Out Testing? from 2020-08-03T12:50

Last school term many mandated standardized tests were suspended due to pandemic-drive disruptions to teaching and learning. As we look to reopen schools with hybrid and virtual learning, many e...

Recognizing the Limits Symbolism and the Need for a Historical Reality Check from 2020-07-03T12:35

As the overnight leap in our national consciousness is driving the fall of confederate statutes around the nation, we'll need a rise in our historical awareness to see meaningful change.

Literacy Is a Constitutional Right: So How Do We Ensure That All Kids Can Read? from 2020-06-08T12:39

The research is pretty clear and we know what to do to make sure every child can read. Let’s talk about what’s getting in the way?

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How Can We Make Teaching American History More Interesting? from 2020-05-08T11:52:08

The recent NAEP scores reveal a declining command of American history among the current crop of students. What can we do to make history more relevant and interesting to the next generation?
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Teacher Evaluations in the Midst of Forced Remote Learning? from 2020-05-02T15:58:45

Teacher evaluations are always a difficult issue to discuss, but COVID-19 and has put many teachers in situations that raise a whole new spectrum of challenging questions. Where do we go from here?...

Time to Slow Down and Take Closer Look at What Students Really Need Right Now from 2020-04-20T15:46:49

A recent survey, along with various other signals from parents and students, suggests that perhaps it's time to pump the brakes and look around at what our students really need at the moment.
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Equity, Access, and Online Learning, Oh My! from 2020-04-14T16:25:05

This week I take another look at the equity gap in our rapid transition to online learning. How do we close it?

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Managing the Evolving New Normal In Education: Reactive Versus Proactive from 2020-04-02T17:59:23

There's a growing consensus that COVID19 maybe the most massive driver of education reform in history. Some will go kicking and screaming, others will be reactive, but what if we lean into this com...

Wait! Is Online Learning the New Black? from 2020-03-17T10:17:53

This is not just a new moment in time. It is more likely that we are seeing the beginning of a new reality unfolding that will change education forever.

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Surprises in the Proposed Federal Budget for Education from 2020-02-20T15:53:37

The administration's education priorities and its proposed budget are now available for all to see.  But a surface review might miss a surprising but unintended possibility.

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Students Say Social Media Is Tearing Us Apart: How Do We Reverse the Trend? from 2020-02-10T15:47:24

According to a new study, the irony of social media and connected education is that it's tearing students (and us) apart.  What are we going to do about that?

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Getting the Most Learning from the Exceptional Teachable Moments Ahead from 2020-02-04T13:59:42

As we look out on the next 10 months we see numerous teachable moments on the horizon. How can we make the best of these opportunities in our classrooms?

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[OPINION] Solving the School Prayer Problem You May Not Know We Have from 2020-01-20T16:47:34

Prayer in school is back in the news with a new policy from the administration that aims to solve a problem you may not know we have.

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Per Pupil Spending: Is This the Magic Metric We Need to Watch? from 2020-01-16T15:51:19

We have spent a lot of time and energy debating the impact of per-pupil spending on academic achievement.  What have we learned?

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Wait! Are You Teaching Civics, History, or Social Studies From a Text Book Written Decades Ago? from 2020-01-06T12:35:37

Supreme Court Chief Justice  John Roberts recently sounded the alarm. Teaching civics has fallen by the wayside during a time when civic education is more important to our students than ever. What ...

Why Do So Many Students Believe a High School Diploma Is Enough? from 2019-12-02T18:28:32

Is a post-secondary education still required to get a good job in the future? If so, why do so many high school students believe a high school diploma is enough?

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Is Anything More Important Than Being College and Career Ready? from 2019-11-21T05:31:19

A recent study found that students are uninterested it a subject that may be more important to them (and all of us) than ever before in history. So why does student short-sightedness matter now? Listen

What the New NAEP Scores Tell Us About Education Leadership from 2019-11-04T10:05:02

The new NAEP scores tell us a lot about student performance, but the scores tell us more about education leadership.

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Education Reform: Are There Core Principles We Can All Agree to Embrace? from 2019-10-29T10:21:40

We are seeing a new stream of education reform ideas sweeping the discussion on education reform as the 2020 campaign heats up.  But what are there core principles we can all agree to embrace?
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Different Education Leadership, Same Question: Which Way Is Forward? from 2019-10-14T11:08:33

Though education administrations and policymakers change, what remains constant are the questions we're asking about education reform. Are we any closer to definitive answers on any of them?
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Education Reform: Time to Think Bigger? from 2019-10-07T09:28:07

Why are we not seeing any action on a big education initiative? Is it possible that we are not thinking big enough about education reform?

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Making Education Great Again? from 2019-09-30T14:32:38

Is America on the path to better educational opportunities and achievement for all students or are we using slogans to distract us from the real work of education reform?

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Why Has Spending on Children Reached a Decade Low? from 2019-09-25T02:11:24

The data is clear, despite all of the promises to improve education for our nation's children, spending is at at a 10 year low. What's going on here?

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Opinion: Are Charter Schools a Promising Path for ELLs, or...? from 2019-09-03T16:46:04

Charter school may hold a special position in the coming months as education and election concerns merge.


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The Watchdogs We Need to Watch As We Head Back to School from 2019-08-29T10:02:19

Collecting data on how schools are handling and managing civil rights issues is vitally important. So how well are the responsible agencies doing?



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The Watchdogs We Need to Watch As We Head Back to School from 2019-08-29T10:02:19

Collecting data on how schools are handling and managing civil rights issues is vitally important. So how well are the responsible agencies doing?



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The Watchdogs We Need to Watch As We Head Back to School from 2019-08-29T10:02:19

Collecting data on how schools are handling and managing civil rights issues is vitally important. So how well are the responsible agencies doing?


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Why Is Broadband Access for All Students Still An Issue? from 2019-05-12T22:58:26

It's 2019 in America. The administration runs on Internet access and has made 5G connectivity a priority. Why is broadband access for all students still a problem?

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Is a Basic Skills Test Too Much to Ask? from 2019-04-20T10:02:03

The Florida legislature is deliberating doing away with a basic skills test for teachers because it's too hard. Good idea?

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Should Free Speech on Campus, Mean Free for All? from 2019-04-08T11:30:28

The administration is threatening universities that are limiting free speech from conservative voices and the far right. What should we do about the clash of ideas at our nation's institutions of ...

Paying Teachers 23 Percent More: Who Will Pay For It? from 2019-04-01T18:00:21

It looks like teacher pay is becoming a campaign issue. A proposal to increase teacher pay to unprecedented levels has merit, but who will pay?

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Slashing the Federal Education Budget: What Are the Priorities? from 2019-03-24T23:13:25

The proposed federal education budget and what it tells us about the administration's priorities.

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Are We Entering a New Era of Teacher Activism? from 2019-03-09T16:57:32

Teachers are increasingly pushing back on education policies they don't like with a new fervor. What's driving this new sense of empowerment?

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Five Billion Dollars in Tax Credits for School Choice: Viable? from 2019-03-03T21:40

What can we expect from the administration's plan to invest five billion dollars in tax credits for school choice?


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Is It Time to Rethink Higher Education? from 2019-01-14T14:37:16

It has been over 10 years since Congress reauthorized the Higher Education Act. So much as changed in higher education over the last decade, that it's time to rethink the HEA.

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Secretary DeVos: What Have You Done for Me Lately? from 2019-01-05T14:40:10

Well, we are two years into the current administration. Let's take a look at what has been accomplished in education and what we can expect in the two years ahead.


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Why Are We Debating Reading Instruction Strategies, Again? from 2018-12-03T14:42:08

Despite over a decade of literacy research, educators are again debating reading instruction strategies. How did we get here?


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What Can We Do When Hate Seeps Into Our Classrooms? from 2018-11-20T02:07:20

Our classrooms mirror our communities and recent reports indicate the ugliness outside of school is seeping into school culture. What can we do?

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Will This Be the Election Year Where Education Experience Matters? from 2018-10-23T18:56:07

Record numbers of educators are running for political office. Will this election season be a turning point?

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Teaching, Understanding, and Applying the Lessons of History from 2018-10-10T10:59:24

We've learned from history that most of us rarely learn from history. What is required to make history relevant to our students?



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Teaching or Defense: Funding School Security from 2018-09-23T22:02:39

What is the best way to keep our schools safe and how should we fund enhanced security?

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Please Dear, Don't Become a Teacher: Changing the Public View from 2018-09-01T13:28:51

The public attitudes of teaching discourage potential new educators form pursuing the career. What can we do?

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We Talk about Education, But Are We Willing to Do the Work? from 2018-08-18T12:47:11

We know that education reform is much easier said than done. What is required to make real reform a reality?

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R.I.P. the Office of English Language Acquisition from 2018-08-18T12:33:05

The Trump administration has moved to do away with the Office of English Language Acquisition. What's the agenda?

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The Changing Needs of Career and Technical Education from 2018-07-30T09:39:49

The workforce and the needs of employers have changed. Are career and technical education changing to adapt?

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Education Budget Cuts are Coming: What Should We Expect? from 2018-07-23T09:49:26

Unless we do something federal education spending is on track for major reductions in the next ten years. What should we expect?

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Quality Education: Has Equity Become a Dirty Word? from 2018-07-14T12:20:58

The Trump administration is rolling back policies that were established to ensure all Americans have access to a quality education. Why?

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Merging Education and Labor: Turning Bad Ideas into Good Policy from 2018-07-08T00:43:26

The Trump administration has floated the idea of merging the department of education and the department of labor. The idea is widely being panned, but there may be some wisdom in this proposal. Listen

The DOE School Safety Policy: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly from 2018-07-07T23:42:28

In this episode, we take a look at the US Department of Education's efforts to address school safety.

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What Are Our Basic Responsibilities to Detained Immigrant Children? from 2018-06-23T14:55:32

The immigration problem is thorny and our responsibilities in the process of detaining immigrant children are murky. Can we define them?


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What Is Our Basic Education Policy on Immigration? from 2018-06-09T11:51:27

Apparently, the US Department of Education is unclear about school policy on immigration. So are we.


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Boosting Teacher Pay: Should the Federal Government Help? from 2018-05-26T12:50:11

Federal incentives to put more dollars in the hands of teachers sounds like a good idea, but let's take a closer look.


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Consolidating the Department of Education: A Good Thing? from 2018-05-19T15:48:04

The US Department of Education is in the midst of a massive consolidation. This may be good news. How can we know?

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Be Best: Should We Give the Campaign a Chance? from 2018-05-12T12:26:23

We've seen many people poking fun at the first lady's new program, "Be Best." Can she do some good? Should we give her and the program a choice?

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Is the Trump Administration In or Out of K12 Education? from 2018-05-05T15:34:45

Many of us are confused. We are getting mixed messages from the administration about who is leading k12 education. Can we get a clue?

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Who is Looking Out for Special Education Needs? from 2018-04-28T11:15:29

There is evidence that the department education is wholesale dismissing the needs of special education. How should we respond?

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The Defining Education Initiative of the Trump Administration? from 2018-04-21T09:35:57

The education policies of recent administrations have been easily identified by defining initiatives like Race to the Top and No Child Left Behind. What is the defining education initiative of the...

NAEP: The Verdict Is In, What Should We Do Now? from 2018-04-17T05:01:22

The latest NAEP results reveal disappointing levels of progress. What should we do now?

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Finally, Flexibility on Assessments: Now What? from 2018-04-06T15:10:51

The US Department of Education has launched a "pilot" to experiment with new forms of assessment. Is this a good idea?

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School Shootings: The President Was Right, "Don't Boo... Vote" from 2018-03-31T11:37:31

Students have started an unprecedented global conversation about assault weapons and school safety. Now the challenge is to convert talk into policy.

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A Visit from Betsy DeVos: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly from 2018-03-24T19:17:50

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos may be one of the most controversial public servants in history. Which raises the question, would you want her to visit your school?

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Betsy DeVos: What You See Is What You Get from 2018-03-24T19:16:21

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos stirred up a lot of angst in her recent 60-Minutes Interview. I'm not sure why. What did we expect? Betsy Devos was simply being Betsy DeVos. What we should expect ...

Our Schizophrenic View of Education Policy from 2018-03-10T11:40:46

It seems as though we are consistently struggling with our views on education policy. Who should take the lead, the federal government or the states? Are the standards we set the pinnacle to which...

Asking Teachers to Join the SWAT Team? from 2018-03-02T17:33:05

Hard to believe we're discussing incentivizing teachers to become a special weapon and tactic against school shootings. Join me as I offer just one more good reason why asking teachers to pack hea...

Gun Violence: The New Public Health Crisis in Our Schools from 2018-03-02T17:19:14

We are not sure who can or will put an end to school shootings. But perhaps reframing our thinking is a step in the right direction.

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What Is the Vision and Strategy Behind the New Education Budget? from 2018-02-16T16:28:42

The president has proposed an education budget for 2018. What does it tell us about his vision and strategy for American education? Follow: @Eduflack @bamradionetwork Patrick Riccards is chief comm...

Can We Make American Education 1950 Again? from 2018-02-09T15:16:55

As we try to discern what the president is thinking about post-secondary education, we can't help but wonder if he's thinking at all or merely dreaming about the past.
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Things POTUS May Say about Education at the State of the Union from 2018-01-20T10:59:41

It's the magical time of year when all of us in education gather around our TV sets to see if education will get any screen time in the President's State of the Union address. This historic moment...

Five Education Resolutions I Would Love to See for 2018 from 2018-01-09T21:39:59

It the new year! Time for resets and resolutions. Here is my list of five education resolutions I'd love to see us all make.

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Dear DOE, Grant My Festivus Wish: Lead, Follow, or Get Out of the Way from 2017-12-21T18:48:56

I wish we could all be grateful this holiday season for the great year we've seen in education, but we can't. So join me in the spirit of Festivus.

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Yes, Our Education Policy Discourages Innovation from 2017-12-14T16:25:46

We do a lot of talking about innovation, but when you unpack some of our education policies you find that we discourage it.

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Make America Great Again? How About Starting with Literacy from 2017-12-08T17:19:56

As a nation, we've dropped from number five to number thirteen in literacy. We're now behind countries like Poland and Norway. Dear mister Trump, if you want to make America great again, liter...

Why Don't I Have High-Speed Internet Access in My School? from 2017-12-02T12:57:28

It's hard to rationalize school in 21st Century America having no access to the Internet - especially when billions of dollars have been set aside for this purpose. What's going on here?

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Degrees or Skills: Rethinking the Path to the American Dream from 2017-11-18T14:10:12

Some say a college degreee is critical in the 21st century. Others say marketable skills are enough. What say you?

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We Need to Repeal 72 Special Education Laws: Wait... What? from 2017-11-11T13:26:40

Why is the current administration repealing 72 special education regulations? Why it matters.

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Killing To Kill a Mockingbird: Are We Going Too Far? from 2017-11-03T13:00:13

How do we best prepare kids to handle harsh and painful language? Do we avoid uncomfortable topics, books, and content or expand our children's exposure and understanding of the ugly realities of ...

Trump DOE Supports Computer Skills: Show Me the Money from 2017-10-26T09:21:33

In an apparent reversal of priorities, the Trump administration is moving to fund STEM programs and the development of computer science education. What can we glean from the level of funding propos...

Trump: Either the Best or the Worst Education President in History from 2017-10-13T17:37:32

Surprise! Upon closer examination of Trump's impact on education, he could become the most significant education president of all time.

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OMG! We Are Fighting Over Dr. Seuss? from 2017-10-05T17:56:08

How did Dr.Seuss move from inspiring your kids to read to a symbol of racism and a tool of division?

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TrumpED: Are Teachers Ready to be Unshackled and Empowered? from 2017-09-23T05:10:53

There are signs that we are reaching an inflection point on teacher empowerment. Are teachers ready to be unshackled and enabled to teach each student as they see fit?

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TrumpED:Are We In the Process of Rolling Back Standardized Testing? from 2017-09-15T09:19:56

Many in education have lamented the excesses of high-stakes accountability and standardized testing. We now see evidence of a potential rollback on testing from the DOE. Are we looking at a reason...

TrumpED: Will Public Schools Be Caught in The Crosshairs of DACA? from 2017-09-08T12:03:08

Given the number of public schools serving Dreamers and teachers who are dependent on DACA, the national immigration battle is coming to a school near you.

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Is the DOE Intentionally Doing Just Enough to Get By? from 2017-08-26T07:36:08

It's back-to-school time across the nation. So why are things so quiet at the US Department of Education?

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TrumpED: Should We Tell Students to Stand Up or Stand Down? from 2017-08-18T15:06:53

The events in Charlottesville demonstrated that democracy is dangerous in practice. This is why University of Virginia administrators encouraged its students to stay away from the protests. Is thi...

TrumpED: Challenging Race-Based College Admissions: Now Is the Time? from 2017-08-18T15:06:21

This week the Trump administration placed challenging race-baed college admissions on the education policy priority list. Why?

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TrumpED: Make Charter Schools Great Again? from 2017-07-28T18:02:24

Here is a novel idea. Let's reframe the debate about charter schools in a way that could actually be productive. Follow: @Eduflack @bamradionetwork Patrick Riccards is chief communications and stra...

TrumpED: Six Months Under New DOE Leadership, Need A Compass? from 2017-07-21T20:59:05

If you're are having trouble making sense of the DOE policies over the last six months, you're not alone. Where are we headed?

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TrumpED: Second Thoughts: The Value of Higher Education from 2017-07-14T14:00:35

Join me in taking a sober, candid look at our evolving attitudes on the value of higher education.

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TrumpED: One Small Decision by SCOTUS, One Giant Step for School Vouchers? from 2017-06-30T10:14

A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision could remove a major roadblock to school vouchers.

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TrumpED: Return to NCLB and Race to the Top? from 2017-06-22T14:46:02

ESSA implementation is demonstrating the gap between the appearance of change and real change.

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TrumpED: We Should Prepare Our Kids for Tomorrow Instead of Yesterday from 2017-06-15T17:51:02

President Trump's apprenticeship plan has potential as long as it looks forward instead of back.

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TrumpED: Thinking About Learning Beyond Clocks, Calendars and Tests from 2017-06-09T01:21:29

It's long past time to rethink our framework for learning. Perhaps we are now ready to do what learning mastery demands.

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TrumpED: Reading Between the Tea Leaves on the Trump Education Budget from 2017-06-01T15:28:53

What does the Trump budget tell us about the administration's education policy? Not enough.

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TrumpED: Are We Capable of Separating Good Education Policy from Covfefe? from 2017-06-01T15:26:55

Sometimes good ideas come from sources we don't like. Are we capable of separating good education policy from politics?

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TrumpED: These Schools Aren't Competing for Public School Funds from 2017-05-26T16:25:23

Not all schooling options are interested in getting access to public education funds. Learn why.

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TrumpED: Do We Value Career and Technical Education Enough? from 2017-05-13T05:53:05

The data show significant shortages in career and technical education teachers. Do we care? Should we care more? Follow: @Eduflack @bamradionetwork Patrick Riccards is chief communications and stra...

TrumpED: College Accreditation: Accountability Still Matters from 2017-05-13T05:52:37

The new leadership at the US Department of Education has taken a stand on college accreditation and accountability. Follow: @Eduflack @bamradionetwork Patrick Riccards is chief communications and s...

TrumpED: Moving Parents from Being on the Menu to Sitting at the Table from 2017-05-13T05:52:12

What happens when parents have an influential seat at the table when important education policy decisions are being made? Ae we about to find out?

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TrumpED: Education Department Lights Are On, But Is Anybody There? from 2017-04-14T11:07:31

We're approaching 100 days of the Trump/ DeVos administration at the Department of Education, yet many key positions remain empty. Why?

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TrumpED: Is the Charter School Experiment Over? from 2017-04-06T14:47:01

This week President Trump declared that charter schools are no longer an experiment. But he missed an important point.

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TrumpED: How Much Professional Development Is Worth the Dollars Spent? from 2017-03-30T18:19:46

The federal budget for teacher professional development is facing the knife. We know that the efficacy of teacher training spans the spectrum. How do we focus our time and dollars on PD that makes ...

TrumpED: Returning Education to the States: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly from 2017-03-23T07:56:19

As the administration moves to shift control of education decisions from the federal government to the states, it's a good time to reflect on why federal government intervention in education is som...

TrumpED: New Math in the Education Budget: What We Get, What We Lose from 2017-03-17T10:39:25

The president has released his proposed budget for the education department. There are spending increases and spending cuts. Who will be impacted?

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TrumpED: School Choice Is Not Synonymous with Civil Rights from 2017-03-02T18:56:15

The expression "education is the civil rights issue of our time" has become a cliche. Now more than ever, it's important for us to be clear about the distinction between education and civil rights...

TrumpED: Lip Service or Real Support for Community Colleges? from 2017-02-23T12:12

U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos came out in strong support of Community Colleges this week. We're now looking to see if the statement was a perfunctory talking point or a real commitment fr...

TrumpED: Have We Become Too Rigid to Find Common Ground? from 2017-02-16T15:46:52

Have our views on educating children become too rigid to find common ground? Can we move from contention to collaboration? If so, how? Follow: @Eduflack @bamradionetwork Patrick Riccards is chief c...

TrumpED: Betsy DeVos Is In, Fume, Fight, Fold or Focus? from 2017-02-07T21:24:52

It's now U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos. While the weeping and gnashing of teeth have begun, forward-looking education thinkers are focused on next steps.

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TrumpED: Please Mr. President, Say It Ain't So! from 2017-02-02T18:02:25

Some of our most important education leaders are unknown and work behind the scenes. There's talk inside the beltway that one of those important leadership positions at the Department of Education ...

TrumpED: Hmm, What If the Education Glass Is Half Full? from 2017-01-26T12:21:05

After a week under the new administration, it is clear to most that we are in a new era. But are these the worst of times or potentially the best? Follow: @Eduflack @bamradionetwork

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TrumpED: Who Will Be Making The Big Decisions Ahead? from 2017-01-19T16:50:03

Whether you support Besty DeVos to run the U.S. Department of Education or not, what's clear is that she is going to need a lot of help. Who will be making the pivotal education decision ahead? Fo...

TrumpED: The Four Questions That Matter Most from 2017-01-12T15:04:10

Join us as we abandon caution and try to distill the endless questions we're all asking about the new education administration down to the top four that matter most.

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TrumpED: To What Degree Do Degrees Matter? from 2017-01-05T14:23:46

While the dawn of new leadership in Washington promises to reshape how we offer education to all, some are challenging the basic definition of good education. What's your take? Follow: @Eduflack @b...

TrumpED: How Educators Can Turn Lemons into Lemonade from 2016-12-31T09:31:35

The general sentiment among educators is that a Trump-led department of education is a sour proposition. Is there a way to turn this lemon into lemonade?

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Discussing the Election in Your Classroom: Walking the Line from 2016-11-24T23:21:08

We check in with a social studies teacher for guidance on how to discuss an election that has become disrespectful and vulgar.

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Harming Our Kids: The Hidden Impact of Mean-Spirited Politics from 2016-11-20T23:21:22

This season's political contest has been among the most mean-spirited in American history. Many believe that the process has hit new lows and maybe having a profound impact on impressionable young...

Should Teachers and Principals Speak Up or Shut Up? from 2016-11-17T23:21:31

Educators around the country are struggling to handle hyper-sensitive conversations that are spilling into to the classroom. Race, sex, scandals, lies and unprecedented incivility has many ed...

Teaching What Matters Most: Discussing the Elephant in the Classroom from 2016-11-10T23:21:47

Our guests say that if we fail to talk about sensitive real-world topics in the classroom, our students may see education as pretend and see us as frauds. Tough language, do you agree or disagree?...

Teaching What Matters Most: Discussing the Elephant in the Classroom from 2016-11-10T23:21:47

Our guests say that if we fail to talk about sensitive real-world topics in the classroom, our students may see education as pretend and see us as frauds. Tough language, do you agree or disagree?...

Teaching What Matters Most: Discussing the Elephant in the Classroom from 2016-11-10T23:21:47

Our guests say that if we fail to talk about sensitive real-world topics in the classroom, our students may see education as pretend and see us as frauds. Tough language, do you agree or disagree?...