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Stride Podcast—This Is What I Want to Know…

Stride Podcast—This Is What I Want to Know…

About the Show

Traditional education is undergoing a dramatic shift, creating an opportunity to transform the way we serve learners of all ages. Kevin P. Chavous turns to innovators across the education and workforce development spaces to ask: “How can we do better?”

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Episodes

Season 3: Episode 60 - 93

JUL 27, 2022

How have the last two years impacted social and emotional learning?

A conversation with Dr. Aaliyah A. Samuel

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AUG 3, 2022

Can games improve student outcomes?

A conversation with Dr. Barry Fishman

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AUG 10, 2022

What's the future of virtual learning?

A conversation with Efrain Garza

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AUG 17, 2022

How do schools protect their sensitive data from cyberattacks?

A conversation with Doug Levin

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AUG 24, 2022

What are the benefits of dual enrollment, and how can schools implement it?

A conversation with Douglas Rodriguez

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AUG 31, 2022

How can we raise the next generation of inspired and confident girls?

A conversation with Jes Wolfe

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SEP 7, 2022

How can we reform education to better prepare students for the future?

A conversation with Dr. Bill Daggett

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SEP 14, 2022

What is the future of standardized testing for college admissions?

A conversation with David Coleman

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SEP 21, 2022

The controversy over books: what do parents and schools think?

A conversation with Jennifer Pippin, Deborah Caldwell-Stone and Martha Hickson

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SEP 28, 2022

What will the sustainable school of the future look like?

A conversation with Anisa Heming

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OCT 5, 2022

How can we keep kids safe online?

A conversation with Titania Jordan

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OCT 12, 2022

How can police best serve and protect schools?

A conversation with Chief Ronald Applin

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OCT 19, 2022

How can we protect kids against cyberbullying?

A conversation with Dr. Justin Patchin

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OCT 26, 2022

What is the role of parent choice in school quality?

A conversation with Dr. Jay Greene

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NOV 2, 2022

How can innovative models get students excited about learning?

A conversation with Dr. Buddy Berry

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NOV 9, 2022

What role should parents play in shaping K12 education?

A conversation with Robert Pondiscio

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NOV 16, 2022

What should the school of the future look like?

A conversation with Michael Horn

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NOV 23, 2022

How can schools bridge the nutrition gap for students?

A conversation with Curt Ellis

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NOV 30, 2022

How can we prevent brain drain in communities?

A conversation with Majora Carter

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DEC 7, 2022

How can we be smarter about teaching students to read?

A conversation with Dr. Maria Murray

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DEC 14, 2022

How can schools best support students on the autism spectrum?

A conversation with Eric Garcia

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DEC 21, 2022

How can we better resource teachers and their students?

A conversation with Alix Guerrier

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DEC 28, 2022

How can we do a better job of keeping kids in school?

A conversation with Dr. Debra Duardo

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JAN 4 2023

How can we help all students love science?

A conversation with Mathew Kaplan

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JAN 11, 2023

How can schools support students struggling with addiction?

A conversation with Tony Hoffman

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JAN 18, 2023

How can we support students' emotional and mental wellness?

A conversation with Mike Veny

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JAN 25 2023

Why is parent autonomy over school choice important?

A conversation with Kayla Svedin

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FEB 1, 2023

How can project-based learning transform our public schools?

A conversation with Trish Millines Dziko

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FEB 8, 2023

How can we keep students out of the criminal justice system?

A conversation with Tony Lowden

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FEB 15 2023

How will the metaverse reshape education?

A conversation with Rebecca Kantar

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FEB 22, 2023

How can technology bring arts and culture to the classroom?

A conversation with Suhair Khan

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MAR 1, 2023

How can educators shift narratives impacting Black students?

A conversation with Jon-Thomas Royston

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MAR 8, 2023

How can we close the reading gap in schools?

A conversation with David Kilpatrick

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MAR 15, 2023

Can poetry help inspire a love of reading in students?

A conversation with Ada Limón

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Season 2: Episode 14 - 59

SEP 8, 2021

How can we overcome partisan politics to support undocumented students?

A conversation with Senator Tom Daschle

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SEP 15, 2021

How can school districts support undocumented students?

A conversation with Monica Goldson

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SEP 22, 2021

How can parents advocate for better schools?

A conversation with Alisha Morgan

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SEP 29, 2021

How can parents be empowered to make their voices heard?

A conversation with Colleen Dippel

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OCT 6, 2021

What can schools do to support the needs of Hispanic and Latino students?

A conversation with Amalia Chamorro

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OCT 13, 2021

Are we doing enough to support Hispanic and Latino students?

A conversation with Thomas A. Saenz

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OCT 20, 2021

What can we do to ensure all children feel safe at school?

A conversation with Julie Hertzog

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OCT 27, 2021

How can schools and families better address bullying?

A conversation with Conway Brooks and his daughter Dorthy

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NOV 3, 2021

Is early childhood education a springboard for academic success?

A conversation with Dr. Michael Troy

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NOV 10, 2021

How can we support veterans transitioning into the workforce?

A conversation with Brian Niswander

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NOV 17, 2021

What do preschoolers need from their teachers and schools?

A conversation with Kai-lee Berke

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NOV 24, 2021

What does critical race theory mean for our students?

A conversation with Rep. Chris Mathias

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DEC 1, 2021

What is the state of diversity, equity, and inclusion in our schools?

A conversation with Dr. Rydell Harrison

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DEC 8, 2021

How can we get more kids interested in computer science?

A conversation with Jackie Smalls

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DEC 15, 2021

What role does e-sports play in our schools?

A conversation with Dr. Robert Rippee

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DEC 22, 2021

How has young adult literature evolved over the years?

A conversation with Dr. James Blasingame

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DEC 22, 2021

How do we encourage diversity in young adult literature?

A conversation with Caroline Richmond

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JAN 5, 2022

What is the future of lifelong learning?

A conversation with Steve Lee

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JAN 12, 2022

How do we improve the financial literacy of our youth?

A conversation with Tanya Van Court

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JAN 19, 2022

What can we do to improve financial literacy in underserved communities?

A conversation with John Hope Bryant

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JAN 26, 2022

What’s next for the school choice movement?

A conversation with Dr. Howard Fuller

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FEB 02, 2022

Can apprenticeships solve the manufacturing skills gap?

A conversation with Tony Davis

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FEB 9, 2022

Is personalized learning the future of education?

A conversation with Tom Rooney

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FEB 16, 2022

How should schools be spending a windfall of federal aid?

A conversation with Dr. Marguerite Roza

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FEB 23, 2022

How can we empower young women to achieve their dreams?

A conversation with Dr. Sian Proctor

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MAR 2, 2022

What can America’s schools learn from other countries?

A conversation with Pasi Sahlberg

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MAR 9, 2022

What is the state of school boards today?

A conversation with Valarie Wilson

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MAR 16, 2022

How do wraparound services impact at-risk youth?

A conversation with Dr. Heather Clawson

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MAR 23, 2022

What’s behind the push to ban books?

A conversation with Dr. Emily Knox

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MAR 30, 2022

How can we better prepare students for college and careers?

A conversation with John Thrasher

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APR 6, 2022

Should K–12 assessment change with online and hybrid learning?

A conversation with Dr. Malbert Smith

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APR 13, 2022

How can we help students be more civic minded and socially conscious?

A conversation with Wes Moore

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APR 20, 2022

What should schools teach about climate science?

A conversation with Dr. J. Marshall Shepherd

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APR 27, 2022

Are student voices being heard by boards of education?

A conversation with Hana O’Looney, Raymond Adderly and Zachary Patterson

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MAY 4, 2022

What can we do to break the school-to-prison pipeline?

A conversation with Jonathan Cabrera

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MAY 11, 2022

What should the modern school district look like?

A conversation with Dr. Ann Chavez

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MAY 18, 2022

Is it time to rethink teacher training and certification?

A conversation with Dave Saba

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MAY 25, 2022

What is our schools' role in promoting mental health?

A conversation with Alison Malmon

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JUN 1, 2022

What is the role of the library in the digital age?

A conversation with Tracie Hall

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JUN 8, 2022

What impact is parent empowerment having on our schools?

A conversation with Jason Riley

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JUN 15, 2022

How can schools better support military families?

A conversation with Jennifer Thompson

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JUN 22, 2022

Are our schools doing enough to support autistic students?

A conversation with Dr. Connie Kasari

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JUN 29, 2022

Why should schools invest in arts education?

A conversation with Michael Powers

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JUL 6, 2022

How can we expose more students to careers in data science?

A conversation with Robert Clayton

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JUL 13, 2022

How can we stop teen suicide?

A conversation with Dr. David Brent

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JUL 20, 2022

Are we doing enough to support our teachers?

A conversation with Elisa Villanueva Beard

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Season 1: Episode 1 - 13

FEB 21, 2021

How do we encourage engaging learning environments?

A conversation with Sugata Mitra and Rachael Mann

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FEB 21, 2021

Has the pandemic changed skill requirements of our nation’s teachers?

A conversation with Dr. Rick Hess and Talia Milgrom

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FEB 21, 2021

Does the United States economy still have room for students’ dreams?

A conversation with Heather McGowan and Karl Rectanus

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APR 9, 2021

Are we prepared to pay the mental health bill for our nation’s students?

A conversation with Esther Wojcicki and Dr. Tammy Pawloski

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MAY 5, 2021

How can we make them more relevant?

A conversation with Chris Minnich and Dr. Saran Stewart

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MAY 19, 2021

What does literacy education look like in a modern society?

A conversation with Earl Martin Phalen and Dr. Maryanne Wolf

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JUN 2, 2021

How do employers value skills vs. degrees?

A conversation with Cheryl DeSantis and Marc Morial

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JUN 15, 2021

How can we develop the next generation of problem solvers?

A conversation with John Hunter and Jaime Casap

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JUN 30, 2021

How has the pandemic changed the politics of education?

A conversation with Ann Davis Duplessis and Andy Rotherham

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JUL 14, 2021

What can celebrity philanthropists teach us about education?

A conversation with Jalen Rose and Ted Dintersmith

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JUL 28, 2021

How can we prepare students for the careers of the future?

A conversation with Stedman Graham and Jeff Selingo

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AUG 11, 2021

How can we build stronger school communities?

A conversation with Shantelle Wright and Andrew Hart

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AUG 25, 2021

How can we drive meaningful change in our school systems?

A conversation with Sonja Santelises and Shari Camhi

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Explore op-ed articles and interviews with the host of “What I Want to Know” for additional insights on the evolving education landscape.

  • Empowering Families with Virtual Learning

  • Teachers Deserve a Standing Ovation

  • Kevin P. Chavous on the Online School Year

Meet the Host

Kevin P. Chavous is a noted education reform leader and innovator with a well-chronicled track record of empowering families with education choice and driving change and opportunity for learners of all ages, backgrounds, and circumstances. Kevin is the President of Academic Policy and External Affairs at Stride. In this role, he oversees the services to more than 120,000 students nationwide and leads career learning initiatives.

Kevin has worked to advance quality education programs around the nation, most notably as the Education Committee Chair of the Council of D.C., where he helped to shepherd the charter school movement into the nation’s capital. In addition, he was the founding Board President of Washington Latin Public Charter School, the third performing charter school in Washington, D.C. Beyond D.C., he has been instrumental in advancing charter school and education choice programs around the country.

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A prolific writer and inspirational speaker, Kevin’s opinion editorials have appeared in many major newspapers, and he has given education reform speeches in nearly every state. Additionally, he has published six books, including Serving Our Children: Charter Schools and the Reform of American Public Education; Voices of Determination: Children that Defy the Odds; and Building a Learning Culture in America. He is also the author of the political thriller Jackson Lowery Trilogy fiction series.

Kevin is also a very successful attorney. He graduated from Wabash College, where he was an NCAA District All-American in basketball, and then from the Howard University School of Law. He has three adult sons and lives in Vienna, Virginia with his wife, Amber.

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