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MindShift Podcast

KQED
Education
Book Banning
Chronic Absenteeism
Homelessness
Names
Phonemic Awareness
LGBTQ+ Literature
Adolescence
Teaching Practices
Identity
Diversity In Education
Censorship
Motivation
Primary Sources
Literature In Classroom
Family Involvement
Student Advocacy
Community Building
Reading
Gender Stereotypes

It’s easy to see a child’s education as a path determined by grades, test scores and extra curricular activities. But genuine learning is about so much more than the points schools tally. MindShift explores the future of learning and how we raise our kids. This podcast is part of the MindShift education site, a division of KQED News. You can also visit the MindShift website for episodes and supple... more

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes101Founded10 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Host Ki Sung takes listeners inside some of the public libraries that have made significant transformations to better serve community needs. Inspired by Chicago’s pioneering YOUmedia model, similar teen-centered library programs are now thriving in c... more

Interacting with people from different generations has been shown to accelerate students’ social skills, improve literacy, and provide valuable lessons about history and culture.

However, many students have limited opportunities to engage with older... more

Do you remember the sting of not being invited to a birthday party or watching your friend sit at a different lunch table? Most adults can recall a falling out with a friend—also known as a friendship breakup. While romantic relationships and their e... more

There is a common perception that Asian Americans don’t get involved with civic life, but a closer read of AAPI history proves that to be false.

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Recent Guests

Ivy Mitchell
8th grade civics teacher in Massachusetts
Episode: Can Talking to Older Adults Make Students Better Citizens?
Amanda Moore
Principal of Jenks West Elementary School
Episode: Can Talking to Older Adults Make Students Better Citizens?
Berta Erickson
Panelist older adult
Episode: Can Talking to Older Adults Make Students Better Citizens?
Stephen Humphrey
Panelist older adult
Episode: Can Talking to Older Adults Make Students Better Citizens?
Jane Hartman
Panelist older adult
Episode: Can Talking to Older Adults Make Students Better Citizens?
Eileen Hill
Panelist older adult
Episode: Can Talking to Older Adults Make Students Better Citizens?
Tony Surge
Panelist older adult
Episode: Can Talking to Older Adults Make Students Better Citizens?
Lydia Denworth
Science journalist researching how friendships develop and function.
Episode: How to Help Kids Through Friendship Breakups Without Making Things Worse
Isabel Daniels
Teen who shared her experience with friendship changes.
Episode: How to Help Kids Through Friendship Breakups Without Making Things Worse

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Nima Gobier
Host associated with the MindShift exploration of education and child development.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 302 ratings
  • Talking to Adults ep.

    Loved this one and see its applications for all K-12 students (I’m a high school theatre teacher). Great work reporting on a program like this, per usual!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MarcAlexander7
    United States18 days ago
  • Phonemic Awareness Episode

    There was some great information in here around phonemic awareness especially around blending and segmenting. However I keep hearing missteps in episodes like this. Reading recovery DOES include phonemic awareness and phonics. Reading recovery teachers are highly skilled intervention teachers who meet students where they are and then take them beyond and the above skills are a part of that. On the topic of balanced literacy: there are multiple aspects to this, hence it being called balanced. Pho... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    90sDana
    United Statesa year ago
  • Professor full of empty air

    Study strategies lecture

    Professor typified the empty chatter of US colleges.

    The tragedy is students in the USA pay a ransom to be a captive audience to them—and the professor gets a pay check.

    I remember from the first day till decades later when we sat in the beginning of a University lecture was like a train starting — stop the conversation and jump on.

    There are too many great books to read rather than listening to this.

    The internet revolution allows us to filter much and see how much ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    August Consumer
    United States2 years ago
  • Yay for New Season!

    Great first episode back. The awareness being made surrounding assessments is crucial and something that must always be scrutinized and re-evaluated.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MarcAlexander7
    United States3 years ago
  • Not ED Safe

    In the data science episode students keep track of “unhealthy snacks”. The creators should look into how troubling judgement of food is and how easily eating disorders start for students. I can’t listen to this podcast because of the rare but sure bits of anti-fat bias. You should research “what we all know” about health.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Lurene2
    Canada4 years ago

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Listeners find the podcast to be insightful and beneficial for both parents and teachers, addressing real-life experiences in education.
Many listeners appreciate the captivating stories and research-driven content that enrich their understanding of education.
Some feedback highlights a need for educational experts to be featured more prominently over journalists, indicating a desire for practical, experience-based insights.

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Can Better Conversations Fight Misinformation and Build Media Literacy?
Q: Can you kind of frame for us the way that media literacy has evolved over time?
Media literacy education reflects culture and shapes it; it grows out of policy often driven by fear of new technologies.
How to Help Boys Thrive in a Changing World
Q: What does Alan Shor's research tell us about what boys actually need?
Boys are born more emotionally vulnerable than girls and need more intensive care from caregivers due to their brain development.
How to Help Boys Thrive in a Changing World
Q: Can you talk about how some of these narratives about boys have evolved?
Boys face conflicting narratives about privilege and being told to take up less space, which can stifle their emotional expression.
Book Reading Goals for Young Readers with Traci Thomas
Q: Are you stockpiling books for when your kids are older, say like middle grades?
Traci is paying attention to middle grade suggestions and already has some recommendations lined up for her children.
Book Reading Goals for Young Readers with Traci Thomas
Q: What do you look for in a children's book?
Traci relies on recommendations from booksellers, librarians, and communities, focusing on diverse stories and own voices narratives.

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A dynamic conversation focusing on the evolution of education and the holistic development of children characterizes the series, where experts, educators, and parents come together to discuss key issues shaping contemporary learning. Episodes cover a wide range of topics, including emotional aspects of childhood development, the significance of intergenerational learning, and the role of teachers in fostering civic engagement. What stands out is the commitment to exploring how education intersects with real-life experiences, societal challenges, and mental health concerns, making it particularly relevant for educators and parents alike.

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Recent guests on MindShift Podcast include:

1. Ivy Mitchell
2. Amanda Moore
3. Berta Erickson
4. Stephen Humphrey
5. Jane Hartman
6. Eileen Hill
7. Tony Surge
8. Lydia Denworth

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