What I Want to Know, with Kevin P. Chavous
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What I Want to Know, with Kevin P. Chavous
Welcome to ‘What I Want to Know’, one of the most downloaded K-12 education podcasts in the country! Listen in with our host, Kevin P. Chavous, as he connects with innovators and leaders who share practical, transformative solutions to the biggest challenges in education today. As America rethinks...
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How Community and School Choice Transformed Denisha Merriweather’s Life
In this episode, host Kevin P. Chavous introduces Denisha Merriweather, founder of Black Minds Matter and a leading advocate for education freedom. He...
Shaka Mitchell on How Federal Legislation Could Transform Education
In this episode of What I Want to Know, host Kevin P. Chavous sits down with Shaka Mitchell, Senior Fellow at the American Federation for Children and...
From Prison to PhD: David Heiber’s Fight to Change Urban Schools and Inspire Hope
Every once in a while, there's a story that stops you in your tracks - a reminder of what's possible when someone refuses to let their circumstances d...
Corey DeAngelis on Building Political Momentum for School Choice
Corey DeAngelis joins Kevin P. Chavous to unpack the rapid rise of the education freedom movement. They explore school choice’s impact on public schoo...
What It Takes to Run One of America’s Largest Virtual Schools With Kris Stewart
Kris Stewart leads Ohio Virtual Academy, the largest high school in the state and one of just two virtual schools in the U.S. with a RAMP-certified co...
How MedCerts Is Training Teens for In-Demand Healthcare Jobs With Jennifer Kolb
In this episode, Kevin sits down with Jennifer Kolb, Vice President of Workforce Development at MedCerts, to examine a growing question: What if colle...
Can AI Tutors Fix What Schools Can’t? With Vida C. Williams
In this episode, Kevin sits down with Vida Williams, Chief Data Officer at Stride, to explore the promise—and risks—of artificial intelligence in educ...
The Tax Bill That Could Change American Education with John Schilling
Public dollars. Private schools. Political firestorms. In this episode, Kevin talks with long-time school choice advocate John Schilling about what ha...
Encore: How can teachers maintain their passion for the profession?
We’re re-releasing this episode because the questions it raises are more relevant than ever.
In 2025, as technology transforms how students lear...
Encore | Can Summer Learning Programs Combat the Summer Slide?
This is an encore episode — and with good reason.
As the school year winds down and summer approaches, the “summer slide” — the loss of academic...
How to Help Your Teen Choose the Right Career Path with Allison Danielsen, CEO of Tallo
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How to Make Your Child Love STEM | Eric Olsen
During lockdown, a math teacher and his son 3D-printed a board game on their kitchen table.
Now it’s transforming how students feel about math—a...
Jenny Kendall on How to Build IEPs That Truly Support Every Student
Fluorescent lights. Constant noise. Rigid schedules. For a lot of kids with special needs, school was less a place to learn and more a daily test of e...
How Virtual Tutoring is Making Education More Accessible with Jennifer Moore
Since the pandemic, the demand for online tutoring has surged by 200%, with families seeking flexible, effective, and accessible academic support for...
How to Make Your Child Love STEM | Eric Olsen
During lockdown, a math teacher and his son 3D-printed a board game on their kitchen table.
Now it’s transforming how students feel about math—a...
Encore: Jesse Byrd on Why Storytelling Matters for Children | Creativity, Confidence & Connection
This is an encore episode of What I Want to Know, revisiting one of our most impactful conversations on the power of storytelling. Storytelling isn’t...
How Online Education Empowers Students to Balance Academics and Passions
Imagine spending 17 hours competing in one of the biggest fencing tournaments in the world and winning a bronze medal. That's exactly what Joseph Guth...
School Choice Week Special - Top Experts on Finding the Right School
National School Choice Week is January 26th through February 1st! We've put together expert highlights from our previous "What I Want To Know" podcast...
Encore: How Should We Talk to Our Kids About Social Media? with Linda Charmaraman
In this encore episode, Kevin P. Chavous revisits an important conversation with Linda Charmaraman, founder and director of the Youth Media and Wellbe...
The Best of 2024
In this special episode, Kevin P. Chavous reflects on an extraordinary year for What I Want to Know. In 2024, the show explored some of the most vital...
From Housing Instability to College Success: K12 Alum Alanna Vickers Shares Her Story | E170
In this episode, we explore how online education is transforming lives for students facing housing insecurity. Host Kevin P. Chavous sits down with Al...
Gamification, AI and Personalized Learning with Niyoka McCoy
Remember when a classroom meant four walls, a blackboard, and rows of desks? Not anymore. With online schools growing by over 30% in recent years, vir...
Transforming American Schools - Michelle Rhee's Vision for Education Reform
In today's rapidly changing educational landscape, how do we transform our schools to truly prepare students for the future? And what role does techno...
Laura Massey on Preparing Gen Z for Online School and Future Careers
In our digital age, how do we prepare students for the ever-evolving workplace of tomorrow? And how do we turn virtual classrooms into spaces of real...
164. How K12 Online School Shaped Alexa Curtis' Entrepreneurial Sucess
In today's rapidly evolving world, where virtual education is more prominent than ever, we're witnessing a new generation of students preparing for ca...
163. Back to School 2024: Empowering Students through Storytelling, Mindfulness, Science, and Future Skills
In this special back-to-school compilation episode, host Kevin P. Chavous presents a curated selection of expert advice from "What I Want to Know." Th...
162. How Your Teen Can Join the Medical Field with Dr. Sherri Wilson
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 9% of total employment in the U.S. is within the healthcare industry, with about 1.8 million jo...
161. Can More Play Time Make Your Kid Smarter? Elizabeth Cushing on the Power of Play
Learning is a risky business that requires trying new things and being ready to fail. Play has many benefits for children, including improved language...
160. How can sports help kids heal, grow, and thrive? with Founder of The Center for Healing and Justice Through Sports, Megan Bartlett
Nearly 30 million U.S. children and teens participate in some form of organized sports. While sports have physical health benefits for kids, they can...
Encore Episode: Is college the right path for every student? with Mark C. Perna
Revisit this episode on whether college is the best path for students to have successful careers with Mark C. Perna.
For the past few decades, t...
159. How can charter schools create opportunities for students? with Academic Advisor at West Virginia Virtual Academy, Cheryl Stahle
Public charter schools currently serve more than 3.7 million students. In fact, according to a report by the National Alliance for Public Charter Scho...
158. Can summer learning programs combat the summer slide? with CEO of National Summer Learning Association, Aaron Dworkin
As the school year ends and summer begins, many parents and teachers worry about the “summer slide.” The summer slide is the tendency for students to...
157. How can we ensure all students have access to effective tutoring? with Founder and Executive Director of the National Student Support Accelerator, Dr. Susanna Loeb
In response to pandemic learning loss, many school districts across the country turned to intensive tutoring.
And studies have shown that metho...
156. How can we combat the shortage of special education teachers? with Professor of Special Education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Kimber Wilkerson
More than 7.5 million students in the United States have disabilities that qualify them for individual education plans. However, teachers trained in s...
Encore Episode: How can we keep kids safe online?
Revisit our episode on digital safety featuring Titania Jordan, chief marketing officer and chief parent officer of Bark Technologies.
Technolog...
Encore Episode: What role do parents play in promoting mental health?
To celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month, revisit our episode on promoting mental health with Anne Brown, President and CEO of the Cook Center for H...
155. Why is storytelling important for children? with Children's Book Author Jesse Byrd
Storytelling is one of the most powerful learning devices. Not only does it play a role in a child’s language and cognitive development, but it can al...
153. How can we incorporate mindfulness into the classroom? with Founder of Peace of Mind, Linda Ryden
Research finds that mindfulness can help decrease stress and anxiety while strengthening resilience and emotional regulation in adults and children. T...
152. How Can We Make Science Fun? with Chemist & Science Entertainer Kate Biberdorf
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs in science, technology, engineering, and math are projected to grow by almost 11 percent by 203...
151. How can we prevent violence in schools? with CEO of Sandy Hook Promise Nicole Hockley
According to the CDC, guns are the leading cause of death among American children and teens. From mass shootings to isolated incidents, gun violence...