Education Investigations

Black Part 3

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 18:13:58 GMT

In which the Offspring proves that she truly understands.

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Black Part 2

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 18:13:13 GMT

In which the Offspring continues to explain what's wrong with exams.

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Black Part 1

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 18:13:54 GMT

In which the team are joined by the Offspring to talk about achievement.

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New Slang

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 18:13:28 GMT

In which the Cadet holds her own.

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Old Slang

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 18:13:58 GMT

In which the Offspring teaches our hosts a thing or two.

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Tech

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 18:13:00 GMT

In which our intrepid educators face even more challenges.

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Return Part 2

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 18:13:18 GMT

In which our hosts explore new initiatives not involving personal cellular devices.

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Return Part 1

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 18:13:02 GMT

In which our duo discusses NOT having phones in class.

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Patricia

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 17:13:18 GMT

In which a recent graduate gives advice to stressed-out high schoolers.

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The Return of Darren

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 17:13:13 GMT

In which our AI expert tells of his life since last season.

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Summer Part 3

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 17:13:44 GMT

In which our hosts plan the near future of their show.

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Summer Part 2

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 17:13:58 GMT

In which Veteran Goggles relates an unprecedented summer experience.

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Summer Part 1

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 17:13:28 GMT

In which our intrepid educators talk about what they did to stay sharp over the long vacation.

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Potpourri Part 2

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 17:13:41 GMT

In which we talk about more of what we wish for.

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Potpourri Part 1

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 19:52:56 GMT

In which our hosts discuss the dreaded participation trophy.

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Transparent? Part 2

Wed, 29 May 2024 17:13:56 GMT

In which Veteran Goggles misuses the word "data."

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Transparent?

Wed, 22 May 2024 17:13:35 GMT

In which our team discuss who should be watching teachers.

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Support

Wed, 15 May 2024 17:13:42 GMT

In which our team members tell what they need the most.

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TOTY T

Sun, 28 Apr 2024 04:37:37 GMT

In which our hosts talk to...ANOTHER EDUCATOR!

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Struggle Results

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 17:13:47 GMT

In which our hosts prepare corned beef and cabbage.

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Eclipse 2017

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 17:13:10 GMT

In which Veteran Goggles recalls an adventure.

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Productive Struggle Quiz

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 17:13:12 GMT

In which only one of us struggles.

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Safety Part 2

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 17:13:42 GMT

In which our intrepid educators look at what makes us unsafe, both physically and digitally.

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Safety Part 1

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 17:13:00 GMT

In which our heroes completely lose track of their topic.

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Quiz Review Part 2

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 18:13:34 GMT

In which our heroes share the agony of defeat.

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Quiz Review Part 1

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 18:13:41 GMT

In which we see whether our answers or our reasoning or both were wrong.

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Connections Quiz Part 1

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 18:13:18 GMT

In which our heroes find out how much they know about communicating with families.

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Assessment Part 2

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 18:13:43 GMT

In which we invent a new paradigm.

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Assessment Part 1

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 18:13:28 GMT

In which our hosts try to decide how they themselves learn.

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Examinations

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 18:13:25 GMT

In which our hosts wonder if any of it matters in the end.

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Setup?

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 18:13:14 GMT

In which our intrepid educators ponder the question of whether someone has it in for them.

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Useful?

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 18:13:11 GMT

In which a former student tries to convince Veteran Goggles not to hate AI.

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Fly Zone and the Mad Bomber

Wed, 10 Jan 2024 18:13:48 GMT

In which two alumni talk about atypical paths after high school.

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Restoration?

Wed, 03 Jan 2024 18:13:23 GMT

In which the Classroom Cadet has the best idea in the history of the human race.

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Holidays

Tue, 02 Jan 2024 22:58:27 GMT

Which is exactly what you would expect.

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Digital? Part 2

Wed, 27 Dec 2023 18:13:11 GMT

In which Veteran Goggles tells us what he really thinks about the digital PSAT.

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Digital? Part 1

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 18:13:02 GMT

In which our heroes revisit the topic of who controls the content of education.

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Legislation Part 2

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 18:13:21 GMT

In which our hosts show a varied understanding of the role of the US government.

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Legislation Part 1

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 18:13:18 GMT

In which our team start to investigate how legislators are trying to "fix" education.

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AI Planning Part 2

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 18:13:44 GMT

In which Veteran Goggles and Darren Stormblade discuss the future of teaching. Here's the AI-generated lesson plan:

Grade Level: High School (9th-12th grade)

Duration: 80 minutes

Objective: Students will analyze Andrew Jackson's time as a general during the War of 1812 and the Battle of New Orleans, examining his military strategies, leadership qualities, and the impact of his actions on American history.

Materials:

Maps of the War of 1812

Primary and secondary sources related to Andrew Jackson's military campaigns

Copies of excerpts from Jackson's letters or speeches

Multimedia resources (videos, images, etc.) depicting the War of 1812 and Jackson's role

Whiteboard and markers

Introduction (10 minutes):

Engagement: Show a map of the War of 1812 and briefly discuss the significance of the conflict. Ask students what they know about Andrew Jackson and his role during this period.

Objective Clarification: Explain the lesson's objective and why studying Jackson's military leadership is important in understanding American history.

Body (55 minutes):

Historical Context (15 minutes):

Provide a brief overview of the War of 1812, its causes, major events, and its impact on the United States.

Discuss the significance of the Battle of New Orleans in the context of the war.

Analyzing Jackson's Military Strategies (20 minutes):

Divide students into small groups and provide them with primary and secondary sources related to Jackson's military campaigns.

Have each group analyze the sources to identify Jackson's strategies, decision-making, and leadership qualities.

Groups present their findings to the class, encouraging discussion and debate.

Examining Jackson's Leadership Qualities (15 minutes):

Discuss the leadership qualities demonstrated by Jackson during the Battle of New Orleans, such as decisiveness, adaptability, and motivating his troops.

Show excerpts from Jackson's letters or speeches, highlighting his leadership style and how it influenced his soldiers.

Guided Discussion (10 minutes):

Facilitate a class discussion on the impact of Jackson's military leadership on the outcome of the War of 1812 and its significance in shaping American nationalism.

Encourage students to consider the long-term consequences of Jackson's actions on the nation's history and politics.

Conclusion (5 minutes):

Summarize the key points discussed during the lesson, emphasizing Jackson's military strategies and leadership qualities.

Relate the lesson to broader historical themes and encourage students to reflect on the lessons that can be learned from studying Jackson's leadership during wartime.

Assessment:

Evaluate students based on their participation in group discussions, the quality of their analysis of primary and secondary sources, and their ability to articulate the impact of Jackson's military leadership on American history.

Homework/Extended Activity (if applicable):

Ask students to research and write a short essay on another significant military leader from the War of 1812 and compare their leadership style and impact to that of Andrew Jackson.

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AI Planning Part 1

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 18:13:35 GMT

In which Veteran Goggles and Darren Stormblade attempt to address some of Delta's concerns.

Here is the link to the article Darren references:

https://www.brookings.edu/articles/should-schools-ban-or-integrate-generative-ai-in-the-classroom/

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Planning? Part 2

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 20:51:06 GMT

In which our hosts reveal their true colors, and they are...red and blue!

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Planning? Part 1

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 17:13:02 GMT

In which we consider the value of writing out what you're going to do.

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Delta Part 2

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 17:13:59 GMT

In which our team try to recruit a new member.

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Delta Part 1

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 21:25:58 GMT

In which we talk to a newly-minted college freshman.

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Boundaries

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 17:13:15 GMT

In which the Classroom Cadet reveals that work relationships can be complicated.

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Discoveries

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 17:13:28 GMT

In which we unveil new theme music written by a listener.

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Return

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 17:13:07 GMT

In which our intrepid educators talk about how the Classroom Cadet scored a new gig.

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Despair

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 17:13:27 GMT

In which we time travel back too the end of the last school year.

Don't worry; it will make sense later because it sets up our first conversations of this year.

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Dutch

Fri, 08 Sep 2023 17:38:04 GMT

In which Veteran Goggles rethinks a long-standing position of his.

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Mulligan Part 3

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 17:13:38 GMT

Where our hosts continue to explore a hot topic and still cannot reach a consensus!

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Mulligan Part 2

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 17:13:56 GMT

In which our heroes continue to discuss how and when students should get second (and third) chances.

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Mulligan Part 1

Wed, 31 May 2023 17:13:04 GMT

In which our hosts explore how a good idea can go so very wrong.

Here's the article we discuss:

https://www.ascd.org/el/articles/giving-retakes-their-best-chance-to-improve-learning?utm_campaign=Express-FY2023&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=256029477&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8GXJDoR6zEHM3ZDicnT7H07GVoxG90H42wDd0CZ0xW3YlcnR6aNVOfFUDf4bp5N6br7eybnSywwpo9-6itWGUrTEq4SS6Hawri9tfRtgnWDP6aykM&utm_content=256029477&utm_source=hs_email

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Stickers

Wed, 24 May 2023 17:13:22 GMT

In which our hosts debate the wisdom of rewarding the lowest common denominator.

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AI Update

Thu, 18 May 2023 21:49:33 GMT

In which Darren Stormblade takes the AI conversation beyond the classroom.

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Speed Racer Part 2

Wed, 10 May 2023 22:28:36 GMT

In which Speed Racer help the kids get into college.

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Speed Racer Part 1

Wed, 03 May 2023 17:13:50 GMT

In which Veteran Goggles interviews another unsung hero of a high school.

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Intrinsic Part 2

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 17:13:20 GMT

In which our intrepid educators discuss the Offspring's educational future.

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Intrinsic Part 1

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 17:13:12 GMT

In which our hosts try to figure out if grades are valuable at all. And a cat eats a tissue.

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Paradise

Fri, 14 Apr 2023 01:23:02 GMT

In which a panel of top experts discusses what makes a perfect vacation.

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Advanced?

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 17:13:54 GMT

In which our intrepid educators take on the real power in education today: College Board.

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AI Part 2

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 17:13:34 GMT

In which Veteran Goggles does a complete 180-degree about-face.

Here's the video mentioned in the episode.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWhlrkfJrCQ

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AI Part 1

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 17:13:06 GMT

In which our hosts explore the next wave of cheating.

By the way, here's the video we talk about in the episode:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nneN5MyE6d8

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Readin'Part 2

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 17:13:55 GMT

In which our hosts explore nefarious plots that may be afoot.

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Readin'

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 18:13:02 GMT

In which our heroes try to remember how they acquired a most essential skill.

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Aidan

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 18:13:29 GMT

In which a former student talks about going away to college and doing something great.

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Rigor

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 18:13:48 GMT

In which our heroes discuss how much students should have to figure out on their own.

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Holidys

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 18:13:53 GMT

In which our intrepid hosts talk about nothing related to work.

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Books

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 18:13:46 GMT

In which our hosts talk about how they expand their minds.

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Darren Stormblade Part 2

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 18:13:36 GMT

In which a former student turns the tables on Veteran Goggles.

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Darren Stormblade Part 1

Wed, 18 Jan 2023 18:13:20 GMT

In which Veteran Goggles interviews a former student and current collaborator about how high school prepared him for college and a career.

This is the first multi-part episode because they talked for so long.

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ADHD

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 18:13:45 GMT

In which, with the assistance of a panel, our team takes on one of the most important topics in schools today.

Because of the recording circumstances, the technical quality of the recording is variable, but we hope the spontaneity and lively discussion make up for it.

Dr. Gabor Mate's Web site is:

https://drgabormate.com/

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Sweetie

Wed, 04 Jan 2023 18:13:26 GMT

In which our dynamic duo explores a double standard.

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Motivation

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 18:13:13 GMT

In which it actually gets heated when our hosts debate why students are (or are not) motivated.

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NYU!

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 18:13:46 GMT

In which our intrepid educators discuss the utility of parent conferences and the logic of firing a professor for challenging students.

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Traditional

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 20:33:09 GMT

In which our hosts try to figure out which supposedly-outdated skills deserve to be preserved.

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Homeschooling

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 21:34:18 GMT

In which a former student talks about what learning at home has meant to her.

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Rhinebeck

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 00:20:27 GMT

In which we recharge our batteries through hobbies.

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Margie Walsh

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 12:19:22 GMT

In which a hard-working paraeducator explains why she keeps coming back for more.

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Rookie Hallwalker

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 21:51:06 GMT

In which a young teacher talks about being blindsided.

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Eagle View

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 20:30:44 GMT

In which a young, intelligent, passionate person talks about why he left the teaching profession and about an apple pie.

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Technology?

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 19:52:13 GMT

In which our hosts grapple with the ultimate question in education today: will computers cure whatever ails?

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Psychic

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 19:25:56 GMT

In which our hosts examine some of the things that can go unexpectedly wrong in the classroom.

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Beginnings

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 19:20:29 GMT

In which our intrepid educators talk about what they really need to prepare for a successful year in the classroom.

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Balance

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 15:39:16 GMT

In which our heroes discuss ways to cope with the challenges of a teacher's day.

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Challenges

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 21:27:50 GMT

In which our heroes explain why the first thing on their minds was vacation.

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Vacations

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 21:20:05 GMT

In which two teachers lament the end of their glorious summer break and discuss ways to make the most of time away from school.

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Introductions

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 15:00:49 GMT

In which we tell you who we are and how we came to be teachers in the first place.

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Education Investigations Promo

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 15:50:39 GMT

I've been teaching for a long time and I'd like to have a frank discussion about education in the United States.

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