Podcast Episodes

Ben Farrell | New England Innovation Academy

Is your school’s curriculum right for your child? — Ben Farrell // New England Innovation Academy

Parents today have a plethora of educational options for their children, ranging from private schools to personalized AI tutors. It's an opportune time for parents to explore alternative, more holistic approaches to education that align with their children's needs, interests, and aspirations. Today, Ben discusses how to figure out which school's curriculum is right for…

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Shaan Patel | Prep Expert

Why the SATs going digital matters — Shaan Patel // Prep Expert

Shaan Patel, Founder of Prep Expert, delves into the SAT going digital and securing scholarships. The SAT has been paper-based for almost 100 years, but it’s going digital for the first time. This change brings a multitude of advantages for students and parents, including adjusted content that allows students more time per question, and the…

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Peter Bezanson | BASIS Educational Ventures

How the BASIS Model is revolutionizing education — Peter Bezanson // BASIS Educational Ventures

Peter Bezanson, Co-Chairman and CEO at BASIS Educational Ventures, delves into the BASIS Model’s transformation of charter school education. Since its inception as a single school in Tucson in 1998, BASIS has expanded to 40 charter schools across Arizona, Texas, Louisiana, and Washington DC. Despite criticism for a test-heavy culture, BASIS high schools consistently rank…

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Carol Muleta | The Parenting 411

Parenting in the Digital Age — Carol Muleta // The Parenting 411

Carol Muleta, Founder and CEO at The Parenting 411, shares insights on modern parenting and managing technology use. As technology becomes more prevalent in education, it's crucial to establish boundaries for children. While a valuable tool, parents should teach safe and responsible technology use, and manage screen time to promote well-rounded development. Today, Carol discusses…

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Nolvia Delgado | Kaplan Educational Foundation

Building social capital for 1st gen students — Nolvia Delgado // Kaplan Educational Foundation

Nolvia Delgado, Executive Director at the Kaplan Educational Foundation, delves into empowering first-generation students in the post-affirmative action landscape. Building social capital prepares students for professional success, equipping them with the skills to network, self-advocate, and connect with mentors. However, first-generation students must navigate several challenges ranging from cultural differences in education to the pandemic’s…

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Matt Genovese | Planorama Design

AI’s impact on academic integrity — Matt Genovese // Planorama Design

Matt Genovese, CEO of Planorama Design, delves into AI and the future of textbooks. Digitization revolutionized textbooks, and generative AI elevates this advancement, enabling users to interact with textbooks in an entirely different manner. While there's an unavoidable discussion about students exploiting this tool to cheat, educators must adapt their strategies to ensure that AI…

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Dr. Coral Hoh | Dysolve

Dispelling Dyslexia Myths — Dr. Coral Hoh // Dysolve

Dr. Coral Hoh, Co-Founder and Clinical Linguist at Dysolve, delves into dyslexia and student support. Dyslexia is commonly perceived as an uncorrectable, lifelong condition that individuals simply need to cope with. Yet, the concept of neuroplasticity and brain reorganization challenge this notion as breakthrough interventions like Dysolve’s continue to enable students to overcome their processing…

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Dr. Babak Mostaghimi | Gwinnett County Public Schools

AI in education — Dr. Babak Mostaghimi // Gwinnett County Public Schools

Dr. Babak Mostaghimi, Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Education and Student Support at Gwinnett County Public Schools, delves into the use of AI in public school education. Every profession will likely be impacted by AI, with many of us already using AI tools in our current jobs. To ensure students are future-ready for a world changing…

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Tamika Stith | Mother of 12

Homeschooling Hero: Mom of 12 Creates Independent Learners

Families have more choices than ever about how to educate their kids, but few have had to make this decision for 12 children. Devoted mother Tamika Stith did just that. When she realized that conventional schooling wasn't meeting her children’s needs, she took the reins and transitioned to homeschooling. This was a courageous move—and not…

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