Nov 3, 2016
Effective learning strategies can vary from child to child — but youth brain studies reveal new clues that can help educators improve students' academic achievement.
On this week’s podcast, Timothy Brown, assistant professor of neurosciences at UCSD's School of Medicine, joined co-hosts Scott Lewis and Laura Kohn to...
Oct 20, 2016
It's almost Election Day, and thousands of students are counting on voters to make good decisions.
On this week’s podcast, co-hosts Scott Lewis and Laura Kohn discuss state and local ballot measures connected to education. Locally, Measure I, for instance, allows voters to help choose the fate of San Diego High...
Sep 22, 2016
When it comes to giving students with disabilities the best education possible, early intervention and early detection are crucial – but not all families are equipped to access the resources they need.
On this week’s podcast, Shana Cohen, assistant professor of education studies at UC San Diego, joined co-hosts...
Sep 8, 2016
A couple years ago, the state got rid of the California Standards Tests and opted for a new way to check in on student progress.
On this week’s podcast, Steve Green, senior director for assessment, accountability and evaluation at the San Diego County Office of Education, joined co-hosts Scott Lewis and Laura Kohn...