State of Ed Podcast

Nick and Marc discuss some changes to A.P.P.R. in New York State, an ongoing legal action by a teacher in Great Neck and a valedictorian's appeal for greater college affordability.

"Methods Lab" - Th…

Nick and Marc welcome Barry Isseks, former Technology Coordinator of the San Ramon Valley Unified School District, to discuss the infrastructure and software that has driven unprecedented change in e…

Nick and Marc discuss social-emotional learning (a.k.a. character education) and how it can create improved learning environments in schools.

"Methods Lab" - Vocabulary

• How can we improve students' …

Nick and Marc welcome their first guest, Mary Craig, to the show. They discuss the ousting of Pearson, the Value Added Model and the incredible efforts of librarians and teachers in Charlottesville, …

Nick and Marc discuss personnel changes at the New York State DoE and debate whether or not cell phones should be permitted in class.

"Methods Lab" - Attire

• The case for and against school uniforms
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Nick and Marc discuss the educational impact of the Supreme Court's ruling on gay marriage, "scrubbing" in Greenpoint, Brooklyn and Pixar's latest film, "Inside Out."

"Methods Lab" - Differences in t…

Nick and Marc discuss a recent article in the Washington Post regarding teacher burnout and high turnover rates.

"Methods Lab" - The Drain

a) How can teachers leave at the end of the day with more en…

Nick and Marc discuss Nick's recent sojourn to Kentucky to score AP US History exams.

"Methods Lab" - College Board Workshops

a) What sessions did Nick attend?

b) Is there anything worth implementing…

Nick and Marc discuss the recent appointment of Commissioner Elia. They also break down various commencement speeches and offer suggestions to the Class of 2015.

"Methods Lab" - Cooperative Learning

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Nick and Marc discuss the social, emotional and academic damage caused by social media and offer suggestions to help children and parents navigate the dark waters of technology with greater success.

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Nick and Marc celebrate 100 downloads! They also discuss Advanced Placement courses, debate merit pay and review the recent cheating scandal in Atlanta.

"Methods Lab" - Homework

a) How much is too mu…

Nick and Marc debate the need for tenure (for both teachers and administrators). They also discuss the impact of Vergara v. California and the educational reform agenda of New York's Governor Cuomo.

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Nick and Marc debate the need for Common Core Learning Standards and how "core" has become a four-letter word, in every sense.

"Methods Lab" - Discipline

a) What role does it play in the learning pro…

Nick and Marc launch the podcast. They discuss the "Opt Out" movement that is resulting in tens of thousands of students refusing to take the New York State assessments.

In the "Methods Lab" segment,…