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08/17/20 • 60 min
“It is not beyond our power to create a world in which all children have access to a good education.” – Nelson Mandela
What is education equity? Merriam-Webster defines equity as “justice according to natural law or right; freedom from bias or favoritism.” Recent events have brought out many different perspectives on equity in education and raises the question, what can we do to ensure every student receives a quality education that prepares them for the future.
In this first episode of our special series of inspirED dedicated to education equity, a group of education professionals explore how education equity manifests in classrooms across the U.S. and how those experiences impact students inside and outside the classroom. Our guests share their personal experiences with education equity and discuss ways you can actively work towards creating equity every day in every part of your classrooms, schools, homes, and communities.
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12/04/19 • 32 min
Eunice Health is one of our country’s top STEM professionals, working for one of the world’s largest STEM companies, and she sees firsthand just how important it is for all of today’s students to be developing STEM knowledge and skills to help meet the challenges our growing world population. From increasing diversity to teaching ethics, our classrooms today are truly the front lines for solving the world’s future challenges.
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When he looked around his classroom and saw unused manufacturing equipment, PLTW instructor Chris Townsend had an idea. Why not put it to use year-round through a student-run manufacturing business? Two years later, Eagle Manufacturing is helping high school students develop real-world skills and cut their teeth in real-world jobs, right in their high school. Instructor Chris Townsend and student manager Caleb Doss break talk about its beginnings, successes, and challenges.
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11/06/19 • 21 min
Nick Ragone: An Employer’s Perspective on Preparing for High-Demand Careers
Healthcare is the fastest-growing industry in the United States, with more than 2.4 million new professionals needed by 2026. Nick Ragone from Ascension, the nation’s largest nonprofit health system, talks about the need they’re facing and what students and teachers can do today to prepare for those careers.
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10/23/19 • 22 min
Rural school districts often have their own set of unique challenges that can make starting or sustaining a STEM program difficult. But in Lapeer, Michigan, the district has found success with a formula of engagement, funding, and yes, duct tape. Listen as District STEM Coordinator Jaime Ratliff shares their keys to success.
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10/09/19 • 29 min
Kate Kreamer: Building High-Quality CTE Programs
Career and Technical Education programs today are not the programs of the 1980s and 90s. Hear from Advance CTE as deputy executive director Kate Kreamer shares the benefits for all students and how your district can raise the bar on programs that prepare students for career success.
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09/25/19 • 20 min
Students often do as they're told or follow the “normal” path throughout PreK-12 education, missing vital opportunities to develop skills and have experiences that would further their career goals. Not Letizia Moro. She’s a high school senior in Boise, Idaho, who has never followed a straight line when it comes to her PreK-12 education. Listen as she shares how her unique experiences have led to innovation and entrepreneurship, and her advice to other students who have big ideas they want to pursue.
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09/11/19 • 28 min
Talent skilled in app development, cloud computing, and data has never been in higher demand, yet companies are struggling to quickly fill their open jobs. Ken Eisner from AWS Educate shares what teachers and students need to do today in order for students to have the skills to take advantage of these booming careers tomorrow.
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08/28/19 • 30 min
Is your district struggling with student performance and engagement? Independence School District in Missouri was once in that position and turned itself into a national model for student success. District CTE Director Aaron Smith tells the district’s turnaround story of community support and a career academies model that upped the ante on student value, and in the process grew their graduation and student achievement rate by one of the largest margins in state history. But it wasn’t always a smooth ride. Hear the struggles, the successes, and how you can create similar changes in your district.
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Warning: This episode contains discussion of mental illness, self-harm, and suicide, and may not be suitable for all audiences. Nothing contained in the podcast should be interpreted as medical or mental health treatment or advice. Please follow your medical provider's advice and direction. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 9-1-1. Listener discretion is advised.
“A safe and welcoming school environment is essential for student success. Educators are a critical component in creating an environment that enables all students to thrive!” – Lily Eskelsen Garcia, President of the National Education Association You’ve probably heard a phrase like, “that’s so gay” at one point or another. It might be a second grader who heard the phrase on TV, a seventh grader trying to fit in with peers, or a high school junior “teasing” a friend. Regardless of where it comes from, phrases like this can make students feel unsafe, unwelcome, and uncomfortable. Students spend more waking hours attending school – either in-person or virtually – than anywhere else, and they should expect the classroom to be a safe and nurturing environment. A study from GLSEN reported 86 percent of LGBTQ+ students were harassed or assaulted at school in 2019, and overwhelmingly felt safer and more supported with anti-bullying and anti-discrimination policies, gender and sexuality alliances, supportive teachers and staff, and LGBTQ+-inclusive curriculum. You might be thinking, "It’s not my responsibility to change culture" or "I can’t make change so there’s no point in trying." It is, you can, and you should! National Coming Out Day was Oct. 11, and we’re celebrating by releasing the first part of a two-part special edition of inspirED podcast as part of our Education Equity series. This episode is all about inclusivity as it relates to mental health and wellbeing with LGBTQ+ youth. In this episode, our panel of education and mental health professionals, and LGBTQ+ allies will discuss what it means to be part of the LGBTQ+ community, how words and phrases can have a negative impact on students’ mental health and well-being, and how you can work towards becoming an ally to support your LGBTQ+ students regardless of where learning takes place.
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FAQ
How many episodes does inspirED have?
inspirED currently has 28 episodes available.
What topics does inspirED cover?
The podcast is about Education For Kids, Kids & Family, Podcasts, Education, Science, Math, Careers and Engineering.
What is the most popular episode on inspirED?
The episode title '023 Eunice Heath | Developing the Workforce to Solve the World’s Challenges' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on inspirED?
The average episode length on inspirED is 33 minutes.
How often are episodes of inspirED released?
Episodes of inspirED are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of inspirED?
The first episode of inspirED was released on Jan 16, 2019.
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