Episodes

  • Combating Student AI use with Writing

    Combating Student AI use with Writing
    Apr 20 2026
    In a discussion to combat the use of AI by students, Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with educator, author, and technology specialist Mindy Bingham about the shift of many educators to writing and workbooks to show a student’s mastery. They also discuss how writing aids in the cognitive process - something no AI model can replicate.
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    29 mins
  • Getting Students to Care About their Digital Footprint

    Getting Students to Care About their Digital Footprint
    Apr 6 2026
    Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with Christine Elgersma, Senior Editor of Learning Content Strategy at Common Sense Media, about how parents and caregivers can help students of all ages curate their digital footprint and think about the repercussions of their actions before posting.
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    28 mins
  • "Do No Harm" Provision of the "Big Beautiful Bill"

    "Do No Harm" Provision of the "Big Beautiful Bill"
    Mar 24 2026
    Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with Ryan Quinn, Education and Policy Reporter for “Inside Higher Ed,” about the “Do No Harm” provision of the “Big Beautiful Bill” that calls for the elimination of federal student aid for any college degree that cannot show that it earns more than a student with only a high school diploma.
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    28 mins
  • Dyslexia Road Map

    Dyslexia Road Map
    Mar 16 2026
    Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with Certified Academic Language Therapist and Dyslexia Therapist, Faye Bankler Casell about diagnosis and treatment options available to parents and caregivers regarding their children with dyslexia. They discuss home remedies they can use without relying solely on the school or district.
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    28 mins
  • Can Microschools Help School Enrollment?

    Can Microschools Help School Enrollment?
    Mar 9 2026
    Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with Education Reporter for the Hechinger Report, Rachel Fradette, about the growing interest in microschools and whether they can be a viable alternative for families and school districts to turn to when seeking the best educational landscape for their children.
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    28 mins
  • Call and Response

    Call and Response
    Feb 23 2026
    Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with award-winning author and certified executive coach, L. Michelle Smith, about her new book, “Call and Response - 10 Leadership Lessons from the Black Church”. They cover topics such as mental health and making meaningful connections and the importance of properly naming your emotions in the moment - a talent even adults have difficulty with.
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    28 mins
  • Did You Have The Life You Wanted?

    Did You Have The Life You Wanted?
    Feb 2 2026
    Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with photographer and award-winning author Andrea Simon about her new book, “Did You Have the Life You Wanted?”, and they discuss how historic societal events can shape our life decisions, as well as the importance of friendships and other positive relationships in helping us deal with the realizations of our decisions.
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    28 mins
  • These ABC's Belong To Me!

    These ABC's Belong To Me!
    Jan 26 2026
    Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with author and entrepreneur Alicia McKenzie about her new book, “These ABC’s Belong to Me!”, that shows ways to help children (and adults) rethink the negative words they may use towards one another or themselves. It serves as a reminder that we need to be more patient and empathetic and not react so quickly.
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    28 mins