
A weekly recap of inspiration and innovation in your schools. Hosted by a panel of education experts, Big Ideas features fun and freewheeling discussion, interviews with influencers, and news items to inform and entertain education professionals and supporters.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 243 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Education | |||

BIIE 240: Defying Academic Achievement Stereotypes through Chess with Kevin Cripe
This week, Ryan sits with Kevin Cripe, a former 27-year veteran of the Modesto County Schools, author, and motivational speaker. Kevin shares his experiences in creat... more
BIIE 239: eSports as Competitive Athletic Programs with Johny Mantello
This week, Ryan sits with Johny Mantello, the IT Coordinator for the Lethbridge School Division in Alberta, Canada, who has encouraged eSports initiatives to help students who a... more
BIIE 238: Building Literacy in Students and Reading Education featuring Dr. Carolyn Brown
This week, Ryan sits with Dr. Carolyn Brown, the Chief Academic Officer and co-founder of Foundations in Learning, an organization whose mission is to unlock ... more
Big Ideas In Education 237: A Guide to Project-Based Learning with Bob Lenz and Dr. Lisa Mireles
This week, Ryan sits with Bob Lenz, CEO of PBL Works and Dr. Lisa Mireles, Managing Director of Digital Curriculum of PBL Works, to announce their new ... more
Excellent discussion around how we feel we are preparing students for jobs that we don't even know exist yet! I love the idea that one of the newest skills we need to impart to our students is, 'Learning to Learn.'
All the speakers on the podcast did a great job and I must say Ryan Kairalla was an absolute superstar as the commentator !!! He has a true talent for this role !!! It’s worth a listen and just 20 minutes. Can’t wait for episode 2...
Great information, current topics, applicable to educators and administrators! Looking forward to upcoming podcasts!
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A focused look at innovation and practical strategies in K-12 and higher education, with episodes spanning literacy, project-based learning, math instruction, workforce readiness, financial literacy, drug prevention, school leadership, microschools, and AI in education. Guests include researchers, school leaders, and field practitioners who share evidence-based approaches, real-world classroom tips, and policy ideas. The show typically surfaces actionable ideas for teachers, administrators, and district leaders, while also exploring systemic changes and partnerships between education and industry. Its strength lies in mixing rigorous content with accessible storytelling, making complex topics tangible for educators and education advocates w... more
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Recent guests on Big Ideas in Education include:
1. Kevin Cripe
2. Johny Mantello
3. Carolyn Brown
4. Bob Lenz
5. Dr. Lisa Mireles
6. Aditya Nagrath
7. Audrey Hametner
8. Darla Bishop
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