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In our final episode of the 2024-25 season, we reflect upon our year of learning and how our philosophies of education continue to evolve. We return to perennial questions: What's the purpose of education? Who gets to learn, and how? How do we best learn? Whatâs worth unlearning? And, where are we headed? From redefining student success to shifting attitudes on academic freedoms and institutional values, weâve covered a lot of ground over the past year. Weâll revisit insights from guests on school leadership, student travel, pedagogy, rural education, and student-led local journalism. Weâll also grapple with whatâs next for American schools and universities amidst so much uncertainty and turbulence. Thanks for listening, and weâll be back in September of 2025!
For a full list of episode sources and resources, visit our website at https://sixteentoone.com/archives
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Something about the newsroom of The Reporting Project at Denison University in Granville, Ohio feels different. Itâs energeticâ humming, even when the lights are dimmed and the computer screens are turned off at the end of a long day of writing, collaborating, and crafting stories from the raw materials of community and change in rural Ohio. From Intelâs $20 billion arrival in the region to local election night coverage to the antics and attire of the Buckeye Lake Pirate Festival, The Reporting Project weaves human connection together with a liberal arts approach to narrative journalism.
In âthe most egoless newsroomâ around, a growing cohort of student journalists works alongside veterans of the craftâseasoned educators like Jack Shuler (founder of The Reporting Project and Director of Journalism at Denison) and Alan Miller (former Executive Editor and 37-year veteran of The Columbus Dispatch)â to shine a light on stories of deep significance to surrounding communities. In this episode, we are also joined by Julia Lerner (managing editor of The Reporting Project) and Caroline Zollinger (recent Denison graduate, editor, and reporter) to discuss how the revitalization of community news is fostering trust, awakening civic life, and driving a new generation of students toward curiosity and community engagement.
To learn more about The Reporting Project, visit thereportingproject.org. Please support your local news organizations!
Additional Notes & Resources:
The Reporting Project
The Observers Collaborative
Center for Community News | The University of Vermont
WCLT Radio
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This week weâre taking a break from the evolving civic situation in the U.S. to shine light on global stories in education that you may have missed.
Nepalâs National Teachersâ Strike Lifted: Teachers and Students in Nepal are resuming classes more than a month after teachers began demonstrating across the country in protests that included clashes with police over issues of teacher pay, sick leave, grading systems, and other issues. Negotiators had faced setbacks after several rounds of contentious negotiations with the countryâs teacher unions. Educators have been turning up the pressure on the Nepalese government to enact legislation directed by the countryâs 2015 Constitution that transfers control of the nationâs schools to regional and local authorities.
âAI tools are going to do to studentsâ critical thinking skills what social media has done to their attentive skills.â
AI in Global Classrooms: National Experiments in China and Estonia: Prompted by emerging policy statements on AI use in U.S. classrooms, we take a look at how other countries are faring as the pressure to adopt AI tools and lessons increases with the ubiquity of AI products. In China, AI in schools is almost old news; weâll take a look at their aggressive stance on implementing the technology and compare it to that of Estonia, which has recently announced a partnership with OpenAI for the use of a custom version of ChatGPT for education within its public secondary schools.
Ashlie Crosson Named National Teacher of the Year: The Council of Chief State School Officers has announced the 2025 recipient of the National Teacher of the Year award. This yearâs winner is Ashlie Crosson, an English teacher and media & journalism advisor at Mifflin County High School in Pennsylvania. Congrats, Ashlie!
Discussion Questions
High stakes make schools a precarious place to âmove fast and break things,â but there are sometimes costs to falling behind. What is the appropriate pace of educational change?
When we worry about being âleft behindâ in the race to adopt artificial intelligence tools in our schools, have we considered the net impact of AI, or are we focused on individual benefits and risks?
As we adopt more AI tools, do we risk learning becoming âartificialâ?
What does it mean to âpersonalizeâ the educational experience?
For a full list of episode sources and resources, visit our website and click on Archives.
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Our conversation this week is with Vivian Van Gelder, Director of Policy & Research at the Southeast Seattle Education Coalition, a nonprofit that unites more than 50 community organizations, schools, parents, and caregivers behind advocacy for equitable education policy. Vivian is the lead author of a report called Left to Chance: Student Outcomes in Seattle Public Schools, A forensic history. Itâs a sweeping and detailed analysis of one public school districtâs leadership and policy choices over more than three decades and how those choices have shaped the educational experience of tens of thousands of students attending more than 100 schools.
In her report, Vivian uncovers the story of how Seattle Public Schools embraced an experiment in local control, allowing parents and students to âvote with their feetâ for support of their local schools. In theory, competition drives innovation; in practice, the story was more complicated, and it produced a fractured district with a hundred mini-systems that were unevenly funded, under-supported, and almost invisible to central leadership.
We think thereâs a lot to be learned from this report and from researchers like Vivian who are doing the hard work of holding intractable social problems up to the light in a way that can spark progress and ignite momentum behind reform. We spend significant time discussing Seattle Public Schools in this episode, but Katie and I were struck by just how familiar some of these tensions are to what weâve heard from educators in Appalachian Ohio, or to friends in suburban Maryland and rural Alaska and the Deep South. Vivianâs work addresses universal questions of values and organizational leadership in public schools, and we encourage you to read it (we will link to it in our show notes).
Thanks for listening to 16:1, and donât forget to sign up for our email newsletter for the latest news, resources, workshop offerings, and episode announcements from Moonbeam Multimedia. For a full list of episode sources and resources, visit our website at sixteentoone.com/archives.
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Higher education in the U.S. faces an unprecedented storm of political and financial upheaval, highlighting critical tensions around free speech, academic freedom, and institutional integrity. Columbia University's initial compliance with demands from the Trump administrationâbanning protest masks, revising protest policies, and ceding departmental autonomyâsignals a troubling shift away from protecting academic freedom, but capitulation isnât the end of the story. Harvard University is resisting similar pressures, fiercely defending the right to independent scholarship against federal overreach under Title VI. Universities like Cornell, Northwestern, Johns Hopkins, and the University of Pennsylvania are grappling with massive financial disruptions impacting critical research and community programs.
In K-12 education, similar tensions emerge: the past few weeks have brought DHS/ICE interventions in LA schools alongside Maine's successful pushback against federal interference in childhood nutrition programs. Even internationally, students at Netzaberg Middle School in Germany experienced what they perceived as administrative retaliation for peaceful protest, underscoring global stakes in educational autonomy.
In lighter news, this week we are also catching up on Ohioâs pending legislation around school cell phone use and the unresolved struggle over digital boundaries and mental health. Jonathan Haidtâs recent conversations on The Ezra Klein Show highlight the ongoing challenge of balancing protective measures without regressing into outdated moral frameworks. For all of this and more, check out the latest episode. Thanks for listening.
For a full list of episode sources and resources, visit our website at sixteentoone.com/archives.
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This week, weâre reexamining old assumptions about merit and fit in higher education admissions with Emily Chase Coleman, co-founder and CEO of HAI Analytics, a company that helps colleges and universities use data to navigate challenges such as shrinking applicant pools, shifts in broader demographic trends, and rising costs. Learn how schools are rethinking what matters (beyond test scores and grades) and using new, data-driven methods to clarify institutional goals and support more equitable education outcomes. Emily draws on more than two decades of higher education leadership experience and holds a PhD in Social Psychology and Statistics from Cornell, which she brings to the challenge of bridging the gap between data science and institutional strategy. Join us for a reflection on the limits of traditional admissions approaches and the potential of predictive modeling, AI, and human judgment to reshape how colleges define and pursue student success.
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Weâre rounding up and analyzing education news headlines this week on 16:1:
The U.S. Department of Education is now half its former selfâwith 1,300 staffers gone and lawsuits brewing over what critics call a systematic gutting of civil rights protections. Weâre sorting through the challenges and exploring the fallout on public education.Arrests of Palestinian student activists at Columbia have raised fresh questions about academic freedom and the future of the United Statesâ role in international scholarship. With visa crackdowns and a shaken reputation among U.S. universities, the stakes are higher than ever. Some European universities (like Aix Marseille) are offering safe haven to researchers leaving the U.S. due to concerns over academic freedom.We also take a look at Title VI investigations targeting diversity programs and the pushback by parents, students, disability advocates, and more.Weâre revisiting the Science of Reading with updates on how the literacy movement continues to reshape classrooms nationwide.For a full list of episode sources and resources, visit our website at sixteentoone.com/archives.
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This episode features the story of how a group of more than 700 pioneering women in the UK smashed through barriers to higher education and claimed degrees from Trinity College Dublin. Denied their degrees at Oxford and Cambridge because of their gender despite successfully completing their exams, the âSteamboat ladiesâ made use of an early 1900s loophole to earn official recognition by making a trip across the Irish Sea. The episode also explores the broader suffrage movement at the turn of the century and profiles figures like Eleanor Rathbone and Margaret Hills, whose efforts paved the way for academic and professional equity for women attending universities in the UK and around the world.
For a full list of episode sources and resources, visit our website at sixteentoone.com/archives.
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This weekâs news headline roundup covers the following stories:
Proposed Ohio Senate Bill 1 higher education legislation targets DEI initiatives, faculty rights, and funding, sparking fierce debates across campuses.New research warns that leaning on generative artificial intelligence tools might be eroding our cognitive muscles, raising questions about AI tools in educational contexts.A NY Climate Change Education Bill would embed age-appropriate climate change lessons in K-12 curricula.Partially in response to recent data deletions, Harvard Law Schoolâs Library Innovation Lab steps in to preserve over 300,000 federal public datasets for future research.For a full list of episode sources and resources, visit our website at sixteentoone.com/archives.
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Explore the life and work of Jerome Bruner, a pioneering psychologist, multidisciplinarian, and educator who transformed the study of learning.
Discover how Brunerâs early experiences, including his corrective surgery for cataracts and his upbringing in New York City, influenced his path in education and cognitive psychology.Learn about Brunerâs role in moving psychology beyond rigid behaviorist frameworks, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of mental processes in learning. Explore Brunerâs belief that learners construct their own understanding through active discovery, and how this philosophy supports student-centered teaching methods.Hear about practical implications of scaffolding and spiral curricula in the classroom.Hear how Brunerâs work on narrative psychology informs our understanding of learning as a process of constructing and sharing stories.For a full list of episode sources and resources, visit our website at sixteentoone.com/archives.
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This week in education news headlines, we cover:
Australia has banned teenagers under 16 from using social media apps, with a one-year grace period for platforms to implement age verification measures.Disgraced college admissions advisor Rick Singer tries to stage a comeback with a new consulting venture.To boost incoming class sizes in a difficult economy, institutions like the University of Providence adopt direct admissions to streamline enrollment and promote diversity.A major data breach at Kâ12 software provider PowerSchool has affected numerous districts, emphasizing the growing need for robust cybersecurity and transparent safety protocols in schools.Higher education faces shifts as Boston University suspends humanities PhD admissions due to budget pressures, while Purdue University introduces the Cornerstone Integrated Liberal Arts program to revitalize cross-disciplinary learning.For a full list of show sources & additional resources, visit sixteentoone.com/archives.
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Confronting Educational Censorship & Securing Academic Freedom: A Conversation with Jeremy C. Young of PEN America
In our first episode of 2025, weâre talking with special guest Jeremy C. Young, the director of state and higher education policy at PEN America, a nonprofit organization that unites writers and their allies to defend the freedom of expression nationwide. He oversees PEN Americaâs state policy and advocacy work across all US free expression programs and directs the Freedom to Learn program fighting government censorship of colleges and universities. His commentary on issues of academic freedom, higher education, and American democracy appears frequently in media outlets, and he speaks regularly on these topics before national and international audiences. A historian by training, Young is the author of The Age of Charisma: Leaders, Followers, and Emotions in American Society, 1870-1940 (Cambridge University Press, 2017). He holds a BA in history and music from St. Maryâs College of Maryland and an MA and Ph.D. in U.S. history from Indiana University.
We spoke with Jeremy about censorship and academic freedom, educational gag orders, the primacy of local communities in political communication, the role of charisma in political persuasion, and more. Thanks for listening, and please rate, review, and subscribe to help us grow!
Sources & Resources:
PEN America
Jeremy C. Young - PEN America
Kanawha County Textbook War - Wikipedia
Keyishian v. Board of Regents | 385 U.S. 589 (1967) | Justia U.S. Supreme Court Center
Karen M. Dunak - NYU Press
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In our final episode of 2024, the 16:1 hosts share reflections and takeaways from the 2024 NCTE National Conference held in Boston, Massachusetts. The event was inspiring and energizing, featuring notable figures such as Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, comedienne Kate McKinnon, social justice advocate Bryan Stevenson, and beloved authors such as Jo Knowles. Though exhausting, the conference left us re-energized and brimming with ideas! Join us as we cover:
Nationwide initiatives to protect intellectual and academic freedom, combat book bans and censorship, and prioritize student mental health.Classroom-focused discussions on the ethical and practical applications of artificial intelligence in education.Innovative uses of games, podcasts, and other ânewâ media to create compelling and accessible learning experiences.Solutions journalism as a tool to de-escalate political discourse and empower student journalists.Thank you for listening to 16:1. Your ratings and reviews help us reach teachers and learners around the world, so please consider leaving a note for us in your favorite podcasting app. If thereâs a story from your educational community that you would like us to cover in 2025, please write to [email protected] to get in touch with our editorial team. See you in the new year!
Sources & Resources:The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science | Anderson's Bookshop Naperville
Bryan Stevenson | Equal Justice Initiative
The Supreme Court: Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson
Great Molasses Flood - Wikipedia
How to Fight Book Bans: Proactive Tips for Educators - PEN America
K. A. Keener Headquarters (NCTE Presenter on Narrative & Gaming)
News Literacy Project
Solutions Journalism Network
USS Constitution Museum
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What Could a Trump 2.0 Administration Mean for Teachers and Students Across the Country?
This week weâre taking a hard look at the potential implications of a second term for former President Donald Trump on education in the United States. From funding overhauls to student safety, we explore how changes at the federal level could impact teachers, students, and educational institutions nationwide. We discuss new proposals for universal school choice programs, changes to student loan repayment programs, potential rollbacks of consumer protections and regulations for for-profit colleges and universities, and likely changes to Title IX.
We are also updating listeners on the substantial cost of cultural and ideological conflicts in education; recent reporting from the Guardian estimates that U.S. taxpayers are bearing billions in costs due to schools combating misinformation and addressing attacks from various activist groups. Potential appointments for the Secretary of Educationâfigures who support book bans and restrictive educational policiesâcould further challenge freedom of expression and access to diverse educational materials.
Significant changes to the Department of Education are complex and require legislative action. While a president cannot unilaterally eliminate a federal department, there is room for executive actions that can alter how the department operates. We discuss the mechanisms through which federal education policies can change and what that means for schools across the country.
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Voices in Teaching: A Conversation with Educator Megan Helberg
This week we are very excited to kick off a new 16:1 series called Voices in Teaching, where we will interview educators who have been recognized for innovation and excellence in their craft. Our first featured educator is Megan Helberg, who hails from rural Loup County, Nebraska, where she taught 8th-12th grade English for 15 years. In 2020, Helberg received the prestigious honor of being named the Nebraska Teacher of the Year.
Helberg is passionate about Holocaust and genocide education, having received a Fund for Teachers grant to visit Holocaust-related sites throughout Europe and to purchase Holocaust literature resources for her school. Megan was named a Museum Teacher Fellow for the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum (USHMM) in 2016 and now assists the USHMM as a mentor for incoming teacher fellows. Helberg was selected as a Lowell Milken Center Fellow in 2021, to The Olga Lengyel Institute (TOLI) summer seminar in 2022, and recently was selected to study at the highly-acclaimed institution, Yad Vashem. She is also the 2024 Anne Frank Educator of the Year.
Megan recently accepted a job with the Anne Frank Center (the Anne Frank House's official partner in the USA), where she now travels the world to share resources, educational opportunities, and peer-to-peer trainings centered on the Frank family, the Holocaust, and the lessons of history that are still highly relevant to todayâs learners.
In this episode, we explore Megan's journey as an educator in the classroom and beyond, including the story of a heartwarming surprise meeting with Dr. Jill Biden at the White House. We also explore the challenges and rewards of teaching in a small, rural community and how teachers might foster a sense of belonging, community, and shared values among students. Meganâs innovative approaches to education, including the founding of a travel club that has taken students and community members around the world, exemplifies her belief in the power of experiences to broaden horizons and strengthen communal bonds.
Join us for an inspiring conversation that highlights the profound difference one dedicated teacher can make.
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Charters Closures Leave Students Scrambling
New research from the National Center for Charter School Accountability and the Network for Public Education reveals troubling patterns in charter school longevity. Analyzing over 2 million Department of Education records, researchers found that 55% of charter schools fail by their 20th year, with a quarter closing within just five years of opening. These closures, often triggered by enrollment decline or mismanagement, create significant disruptions for millions of students annuallyâfrequently with little to no warning.
Elite College Admissions Arms RaceThe rise of premium college consulting services, like Jamie Beaton's Crimson Education, has sparked fresh debate about equity in elite college admissions. With consultants working with students as young as 11 to craft the perfect academic profile, and boasting acceptance rates 6-7 times higher than normal at prestigious institutions like Harvard and Yale, we're forced to question: Has college admissions become more about costly strategies than merit?
UK's Bold Moves Against Phones in SchoolsUK educators and teachers' unions are pushing for national legislation to ban smartphones in schools. A proposed bill introduced by Labour MP Josh MacAlister would require students to store phones in locked boxes until the end of the school day. Early adopters of similar policies report decreased drama and increased physical activity among students. Even Eton College, Britain's most elite boarding school, is joining the movement, having announced a phone ban that started in September 2024. Their approach? Allow simple Nokia phones for calls and texts while prohibiting smart devicesâa move aimed at prioritizing learning and reducing distractions.
Oklahoma's Ongoing Religious Education ControversyA lawsuit filed with the Oklahoma Supreme Court on October 17th challenges State Superintendent Ryan Walters' plan to spend $3 million on leather-bound Bibles containing the Constitution and Declaration of Independence for public schools. Parents and teachers argue this mandate violates religious freedom by favoring a specific Protestant interpretation.
College Sports' New EraThe National Letter of Intent (NLI) system, a cornerstone of college athletic recruitment since 1964, has been eliminated as of October 2024. Athletes will now sign financial aid agreements that may include revenue-sharing contractsâa change following the 2021 Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) reforms. This shift could widen the gap between wealthy institutions and smaller programs, though its full impact remains to be seen.
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Sources & Resources:Stanton wins ALCS MVP as peers agree: 'This is what Big G lives for'
Tsuchinshan-ATLAS Comet appears on the western horizon
The Guru Who Says He Can Get Your 11-Year-Old Into Harvard - WSJ
Signings of the times: Banished letters of intent, shrunk transfer window equals more college chaos | AP News
NCAA approves elimination of national letter of intent program - ESPN
New students at Eton, the poshest of Britain's elite private schools, will not be allowed smartphones - CBS News
More than 25% of charters shutter within 5 years - K-12 Dive
New Report Reveals Startling Rates of Charter School Failures - WJBF
Texas AFT :âDoomed To Failâ: New Report Shows How Charter School Churn Harms Students They Purported to Help ⣠Texas AFT
Oklahoma parents and teachers sue to stop top education official's classroom Bible mandate
Bibles that Oklahoma wants for schools match version backed by Trump | AP News
Oklahoma parents and teachers sue to stop top education officialâs classroom Bible mandate | CNN
Supreme Court of Oklahoma - Ryan Walters Case
Doomed to Fail - NCCSA
New students at Eton, the poshest of Britain's elite private schools, will not be allowed smartphones - CBS News
First school to ban smartphones adds to pressure on Starmer to protect children | The Independent
Mobile phones in schools - GOV.UK
Fight begins to make mobile-free schools law
Smartphones could be banned in schools in England under new law
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Confronting Misinformation: Lessons from the Classroom
Election season is upon the U.S., and with it comes a tidal wave of informationâsome enlightening, some misleading. In our latest episode, we explore the impact of misinformation and disinformation on schools and communities of learning.
As educators, part of our mission is to help our students become informed citizens. But what happens when the channels upon which we rely are flooded with false or misleading information, fantastical conspiracy theories, and threats to health and safety? How do we equip our studentsâand ourselvesâto discern fact from fiction when misinformation spreads like wildfire?
Discover how false information is creating challenges in classrooms and administrative offices nationwide, explore essential questions everyone should consider when consuming media (and tools you can bring into your classroom), and learn about strategies and resources including Media Literacy Week and initiatives by the National Association for Media Literacy Education (NAMLE) and National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA).
Sources & Resources:Donate to Hurricane Helene Relief | American Red Cross
Here's how to help victims of Hurricane Helene
The Northern Lights - Discovering the Arctic.
What is Media Literacy Week?
Teaching Media Literacy in High School | Edutopia
NSPRA - From Distortion to Clarity Report
Media Literacy Now Policy Report 2024
Crash Course Media Literacy
Teenagers and Misinformation: Some Starting Points for Teaching Media Literacy - The New York Times
POSSE - IndieWeb
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Scandals, Subpoenas, and Student Loan Shakeups - Edu News for September 2024
Hereâs the 16:1 Education News Headline Roundup for September, 2024. Donât forget to sign up for the 16:1 podcast email newsletter for the latest news, resources, workshop offerings, and more!
We start with a touch of chaos in Columbus, where the State Teacher Retirement System continues its rocky 2024 trajectory. A controversial board member is out, as is the executive director who was subject of a workplace misconduct allegation.Columbus City Schools board members are facing mounting pressure to address leadership concerns after the leaking of a memo that encouraged district leadership to use âracial dynamicsâ to drive a wedge between the districtâs unions.A new Pro Publica report has just been released highlighting Ohioâs unprecedented foray into using public, taxpayer funding for the construction and renovation of private religious schools.California may soon join a handful of other states in banning legacy college admissions at private educational institutions.Student loan servicer Navient has been banned from providing services for federal student loans after reaching a $120 million settlement âyears of failures and lawbreaking.âSources & Resources:CFPB Bans Navient from Federal Student Loan Servicing
Here's which Navient student loan borrowers may qualify for relief under $120 million settlement
Navient banned from federal student loan servicing, will pay borrowers $100 million in compensation. - CBS News
Chaos-filled day at Ohio teachers' pension board leading to even more ethical concerns
Alleged âbackdoor tiesâ between retired teachersâ pension fund & investment firm
Ohio AG Yost files subpoenas in teachers pension scandal; investment firm responds
CCS - Investigation Report 06.04.24 | Download Free PDF | Communication
Columbus school board recordings show efforts to spin document leak
In an Unprecedented Move, Ohio Is Funding the Construction of Private Religious Schools
Takeaways from AP's report on churches starting schools in voucher states | AP News
California lawmakers vote to ban legacy admissions at universities like Stanford
Penalties Removed from California Bill to Ban Donor and Legacy Preferences in Private College Admissions
Big publishers think libraries are the enemy
Internet Archive Loses Lawsuit Over E-Book Copyright Infringement. Here's What to Know
Second Circuit Says Libraries Disincentivize Authors To Write Books By Lending Them For Free | Techdirt
The Boys in the Boat - The Book Loft
Major Publishers Sue Florida Over Banned School Library Books - The New York Times
2023 Bill Summaries - The Florida Senate
Penguin Random House, 5 Additional Publishers, & Authors Guild File Landmark Lawsuit Against State of Florida for Unconstitutional Book-Banning Provisions With House Bill 1069
Major publishers sue over law leading to book removals | The Capitolist
How to confirm your voter registration status | USAGov
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Student Well-Being: Why Mental Health Must Come First
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Student well-being and strong mental health are essential for effective learning. This episode explores the growing mental health challenges faced by K-12 and college students globally. Rates of anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues have surged, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Recent research from the U.S. Surgeon General notes a rise in mental health struggles among youth, including major depressive episodes and suicidal thoughts, compounded by increased screen time and social media use. In higher education, nearly 40% of students report conditions like anxiety or depression.
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We discuss key contributing factors to the student mental health crisis, including excessive academic pressure, economic uncertainty, political and environmental anxiety, and disrupted sleep patterns. Social media plays a significant role, as students grapple with the pressure to maintain curated online personas.
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Our conversation also highlights helpful resources and organizations working to address these issues, such as HundreEDâs Wellbeing in Schools project, Active Minds, and the Trevor Project. These organizations focus on integrating mental health support into education, providing vital resources, and advocating for policy change to improve student well-being.
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In the classroom, we explore trauma-informed teaching practices, mindfulness, peer support networks, and compassionate grading policies. Educators are finding new ways to balance preparing students for a tough world while creating a nurturing, supportive environment. Join us in this important conversation!
Sources & Resources:Protecting Youth Mental Health: The U.S. Surgeon General's Advisory
Surgeon General Advisory Raises Alarm on Youth Mental Health
FAFSA - Wikipedia.
Well-Being Assessment - ACHA
REFERENCE GROUP EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Fall 2023 - PILOT American College Health Association Well-Being Assessment
Environments to Support Wellbeing for All Students - Mental Health, Substance Use, and Wellbeing in Higher Education - NCBI Bookshelf
LET GO AND LET GROW: AN ASSESSMENT OF A SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY-BASED INTERVENTION ENCOURAGING INDEPENDENCE IN CHILDREN
The impact of income on mental health - The Lancet Public Health
HundrED Global Collection 2024
Education Innovations - HundrED
The Jed Foundation
News Articles & Press Releases from The Trevor Project
Matthew Shepard Foundation
Let Grow Mission and Values | We Believe in Childhood Independence
The Evidence - The Anxious Generation
ChezaCheza
MARIO Education
QIC: Quality Interactions & Creativity CIC
Community Programs - Active Minds
Learn â TWLOHA
Gamingbible - TikTok
The Uncensored Library
Protective Behaviours - 'Cause I Ain't Got a Pencil
Teens have less face time with their friends â and are lonelier than ever
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Education News Headline Roundup [00:08:10]The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is once again majorly delayed. On August 7th the U.S. Department of Education announced a rollout process for the 2025-2026 form that includes an October 1st date for limited testing, with the application set to open to all students on December 1 2024, two months later than the typical release date for the application. A federal appeals court has allowed an Iowa law that bans books with sexual content from K-12 school libraries and restricts instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity before seventh grade to take effect. This overturns a previous injunction that had paused the law, signed by Republican Governor Kim Reynolds in 2023.An update to a previously discussed story: in the wake of former Nebraska Senator Ben Sasse announcing his resignation from the University of Florida presidency, the UF student newspaper, the Independent Florida Alligator, has reported that Sasse may have been forced out over escalating tensions with the universityâs board chairman, Morteza âMoriâ Hosseini.Social Learning Theory: Bandura, Bobo, and Beyond [00:15:16]
Social Learning Theory (SLT) seeks to explain how we learn behaviors by observing and imitating others. This episode explores SLT's unique position between behaviorism, which focuses on observable behaviors, and cognitive psychology, which emphasizes internal processes like memory and perception.
Weâll discuss how Albert Bandura revolutionized psychology by developing new theories on aggression and modeled behaviors, challenging the dominant behaviorist views of the time. Weâll cover Banduraâs famous Bobo Doll experiment and its groundbreaking findings on observational learning, and weâll also introduce you to other key figures in the development of SLT, like Julian Rotter, who developed the concept of locus of control, and Walter Mischel, known for the marshmallow test on delayed gratification. Weâll also tease apart the core concepts of SLT (modeling, self-efficacy, and vicarious reinforcement) to show how they work together to shape behavior. Finally, weâll discuss the broader applications and criticisms of SLT in areas like education, media, and even advertising, where the power of observed behavior is leveraged in both positive and controversial ways.
Sources & Resources:The rollout for the updated FAFSA application has been delayed again : NPR
After Botched Rollout, FAFSA Is Delayed for a Second Year - The New York Times
FAFSA Rollout Delayed Again: Here's What to Know | Paying for College | U.S. News
U.S. Department of Education Announces Schedule and New Process to Launch 2025-26 FAFSA Form
âThereâs nothing more important right nowâ: Cardona commits to fixing FAFSA disaster - POLITICO
Federal judges allow Iowa book ban to take effect this school year | AP News
Obama addresses healthcare website glitches - BBC News
Federal appeals court rules Iowa's book ban law can take effect
Sasse's spending, exit leave lingering questions at UF
University of Florida Pres. Kent Fuchs addresses Sasse allegations, plans for future
Sasse stepped down. Donors and top officials say he was forced out. - The Independent Florida Alligator
Ben Sasse Appears to Have Turned the University of Florida Into a Gravy Train for His Pals
Former UF President Ben Sasse defends spending after Gov. DeSantis raises concerns
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Social learning | Secondary Keywords: Imitation, Observational Learning & Reinforcement | Britannica
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Albert Bandura, Leading Psychologist of Aggression, Dies at 95 - The New York Times
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Julian Rotter - Wikipedia
Theories of Emeritus Professor Julian Rotter Still Relevant to Field of Clinical Psychology - UConn Today
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Remembrance For Walter Mischel, Psychologist Who Devised The Marshmallow Test
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