The Educate Podcast

The Educate podcast is all about education. We care about equity and opportunity and how people learn. We dig deep into education research. We're curious about how research translates into policy — or not. We think good teaching is hard. We think history has a lot to tell us about why things are the way they are. We believe in vivid storytelling.

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October 28, 2013

Trey Kay’s “The Long Game: Texas’ Ongoing Battle for the Direction of the Classroom”

In November Texas plans to adopt new science textbooks which will be used in classrooms there for the next decade. […]

October 22, 2013

Adult Literacy Around the World

A new global survey shows that American adults scored below average in literacy and math skills, even though they’ve gone […]

October 15, 2013

James Meredith’s Education Mission

In 1962, James Meredith launched a one-man crusade to integrate the University of Mississippi, also known as Ole Miss. Today, […]

October 8, 2013

Smartest Kids in the World

Kids in some other countries learn more at school than American students do. A new book says that’s about what […]

October 1, 2013

What Good Are Field Trips

Tight budgets and more emphasis on test scores mean fewer field trips. New research shows how and why field trips […]

September 24, 2013

Crossing Class

The Ivy League isn’t on the radar for most poor students. Travis Reginal defied the odds, and is now a […]

September 17, 2013

Delve into Deeper Learning

Author of key report says students need both knowledge and know-how; content and the skills to apply it. Guest: Jim […]

September 1, 2013

Second-Chance Diploma: Examining the GED

Most test-takers hope the GED will lead to a better job or more education. But critics say the GED encourages some students to drop out of school. And research shows the credential is of little value to most people who get one.

August 20, 2013

Teaching to Each

Our guest says teachers must meet students where they are, even if that’s 40 different places. Guest: Carol Ann Tomlinson, […]

August 13, 2013

The Sweet Spot of Learning

Kids are naturally curious, but not naturally good thinkers.How personalized learning may help them learn to think. Guest: Daniel Willingham, […]

August 6, 2013

Pitfalls of the Common Core

A supporter-turned-critic of the Common Core says the new standards may hurt more than they help. Guest: Carol Burris, New […]

August 1, 2013

One Child at a Time: Custom Learning in the Digital Age

Learning with a personal tutor is one of the oldest and best ways to learn. Hiring a tutor for every student was never a realistic option. Now, new computer programs can customize education for each child.

July 30, 2013

Common Core Explained

The Common Core State Standards will tell educators what to expect of students, but not what or how to teach. […]

July 23, 2013

Achievement Gap Among States

Why do students in some states do better than students in others? A new report says the gap in state […]

July 16, 2013

What to Teach

The Core Knowledge Foundation says the Common Core State Standards will help schools know what to measure, but not necessarily […]

July 9, 2013

Exercise for the Brain

Physical activity is good for learning. Yet many schools cut back on gym class and even cracking down on fidgeting. […]

June 28, 2013

The Cost of College

With tuition rising and debt mounting, author Jeffrey Selingo helps parents and students do the math for college. Guest: Jeffrey […]

June 21, 2013

New Grad School for Teachers

A new report from the National Council on Teacher Quality says most graduate schools of education don’t prepare teachers for […]

June 14, 2013

The Disruption of Blended Learning

How online tools may change classrooms today and forever. Guest: Heather Staker, Christensen Institute

June 7, 2013

Learning to Excel

Students are capable of excellent work. Some schools insist on it. Guest: Ron Berger, chief academic officer at Expeditionary Learning

May 31, 2013

Achievement Gap: For Richer or Poorer

How family income may cause disparities in school achievement, and what to do about it. Guest: Sean Reardon, professor of […]

May 24, 2013

The Case for Choice and Charters

A controversial principal with a compelling personal story on why tough love is what students need and teachers’ unions are […]

May 17, 2013

Anti-Pigeonhole Plan

New research shows how classroom teachers may be able to combat the impact of stereotype threat and help close the […]

May 10, 2013

Teachers Training Teachers

How one exemplary school district does professional development despite lean times. Long Beach, Calif. has become a national model by […]

May 3, 2013

Affirmative Action: Against

Why college admissions should be colorblind. The U.S. Supreme Court will soon rule on the latest affirmative action case. Last […]

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