A false dichotomy has formed in the education world: rote practice versus project-based learning. As in music, it’s important to both drill the skills AND..
Emily Oster: Focus on What You’ll Do, Not Be, in Your Career
Emily Oster, professor, author, and CEO of ParentData, joins Michael and Jean to share which information she thinks is most valuable in selecting a career...
Tanya Wright, award-winning actor and founder of the children’s educational franchise, Hairiette of Harlem, joins us to share about how following curiosities and connecting with..
Phil Vaccaro and Nita Bhat of EY-Parthenon join Michael to discuss their work partnering with Arkansas to help the state design and implement its ESA..
Helping Employers Move Beyond Degrees To Hire Based on Skills and Potential
Clayton Lord of the SHRM Foundation joins Michael to discuss shifting from a degree-centric hiring system to one that is skills-based. The two discuss how..
Cyndi Court, CEO of Tiger Woods’ TGR Foundation, joins the podcast to discuss the organization’s education work. She and Michael discuss the different components of..
Michael is joined by Andi Fourlis Superintendent of Mesa Public Schools in Arizona to learn about how she is reimagining the teaching profession. They discuss..
Concerning Trends in Philanthropy for Education Reform
Michael and Diane welcome Stacey Childress, Senior Education Advisor at McKinsey & Co., back to the show to discuss the world of education philanthropy. Stacey..
