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Use Your Words

September 16, 2015 Culture, Education

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.

This 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?

Teaching Without Preaching

August 19, 2015 Education

This 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.

The Case For And Against College

August 17, 2015 Culture, Education

We’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.

Remembering Robert Peace

August 11, 2015 Education

We’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.

The DISD Superintendent Search

August 3, 2015 Education

This 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.

Math is Good for You

July 13, 2015 Education

This hour, we’ll talk about how understanding some basic math concepts can help us understand the world around us with Raphael Rosen.

DISD After Mike Miles

June 24, 2015 Education

This hour, we’ll talk to Miles about the ups and downs of his tenure – and what the district needs in its next superintendent.

Experiences Of Homeless Students

June 23, 2015 Current Events, Education

As 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.

Helping Homeless Students

June 1, 2015 Education

This 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.

A How-To From UT Teachers

May 28, 2015 Education

We’ll talk this hour with two professors in the UT system who contributed essays to ‘The Little Orange Book: Short Lessons in Excellent Teaching.’

You Are Not Your Alma Mater

April 20, 2015 Education

The 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”.