This hour, we’ll talk about how we can more carefully pick the words that convey what we mean with UT-Austin professor James Pennebaker.
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This hour, we’ll talk about how we can more carefully pick the words that convey what we mean with UT-Austin professor James Pennebaker.
Read moreThis hour, we’ll talk about the many reasons why even a $100 million donation has been unable to break through the many roadblocks to education reform with the author of The Prize: Who’s in Charge of America’s Schools?
Read moreThis hour, we’ll talk about the tricky task of teaching students about religion with the author of Faith Ed.: Teaching About Religion in an Age of Intolerance.
Read moreWe’ll talk about getting the best bang for your educational buck with the author of Will College Pay Off?: A Guide to the Most Important Financial Decision You’ll Ever Make.
Read moreWe’ll talk about how the dreams of a brilliant student were ultimately crushed by the life he tried to leave behind with Jeff Hobbs, author of The Short and Tragic Life of Robert Peace: A Brilliant Young Man Who Left Newark for the Ivy League.
Read moreThis hour, we’ll talk about what Mike Miles’ replacement will need to bring to the table – and why large school districts are notoriously difficult to manage.
Read moreThis hour, we’ll talk about how understanding some basic math concepts can help us understand the world around us with Raphael Rosen.
Read moreThis hour, we’ll talk to Miles about the ups and downs of his tenure – and what the district needs in its next superintendent.
Read moreAs part of the KERA’s American Graduate series “Homeless in High School,” we’ll talk to a panel of students and teachers who know what it’s like to be homeless.
Read moreThis hour, as part of KERA’s American Graduate series Homeless In High School, we’ll talk about the challenges they face – and what’s being done to help them through school – with a panel of North Texas educators.
Read moreWe’ll talk this hour with two professors in the UT system who contributed essays to ‘The Little Orange Book: Short Lessons in Excellent Teaching.’
Read moreThe culture tells us that to be successful in life, you have to go to a prestigious university. This myth has led to an explosion in test prep classes, stress among young people and an overvaluation of rankings and numbers, says New York Times columnist Frank Bruni. This hour, we’ll talk with Bruni about his new book, “Where You Go Is Not Who You’ll Be: An Antidote to the College Admissions Mania”.
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