Sal Khan, the founder of Khan Academy, loves to learn. So when schools closed, he began hosting a livestream series, Homeroom with Sal, where he brought on fascinating people from the worlds of education, technology, and more, to ask them questions about their chosen fields and their philosophies of life. We took some of our favorite conversations from that livestream and curated them as this podcast!
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Should there be more than just one Teacher Appreciation Week? On Khan Academy Ed Talks, Nicholas Ferroni, high school teacher and education activist, joins Kristen DiCerbo, PhD on Thursday to talk about some of the things we would do if we really appreciated teachers. This episode was livestreamed on Youtube on May 5th, 2022. See […]
How can mastery learning lead to student proficiency? On this episode of Khan Academy Ed Talks, Mike Flanagan, CEO of the Mastery Transcript Consortium, joined Kristen DiCerbo, PhD to talk about personalized learning, standards-based grading, and how to make it all work in the classroom. This episode was livestreamed on Youtube on May 4th, 2022. […]
How can teachers guide students to understanding math mastery? NWEA’s Director of Content Advocacy and Design, Ted Coe, PhD joins Khan Academy’s Chief Learning Officer, Kristen DiCerbo on Khan Academy Ed Talks. They talk about how to begin these conversations with formative conversation starters. Streamed live on March 15, 2022. See the original livestream on […]
You own your own career journey. Where will your journey take you? Khan Academy’s new Chief People Officer Regina Ross joined Homeroom with Sal on March 8, International Women’s Day, to discuss career development, women in leadership, and how to find what invigorates you in your career. Streamed live on March 8, 2022. See the […]
To celebrate National Reading Month, Olympic champion and founder of Always Dream, Kristi Yamaguchi, joins Khan Academy Kids Founder, Caroline Hu Flexer on this episode of Khan Academy Ed Talks. They talk about we can get children excited about reading and share tips for young kids ages 2-8. Streamed live on March 3, 2022. See […]
How can teachers communicate mastery of learning standards to their students? On this episode of Khan Academy Ed Talks, Matt Townsley, EdD, author of Making Grades Matter, joins Kristen Dicerbo, PhD to discuss how to create meaningful student grades. Streamed live on February 10, 2022. See the original live stream on YouTube. For more information […]
How can parents and teachers help their kids and teens navigate stress? Ned Johnson, author of the Self-Driven Child, joins Kristen Dicerbo, PhD on this episode of Khan Academy Ed Talks. They discuss ways to help kids manage stress and remain resilient, confident, and optimistic. Streamed live on February 2, 2022. See the original stream […]
What can we do to foster a more inclusive society for people with disabilities? On this Khan Academy Ed Talks episode, international disability rights activist, author, and featured person in the Academy Award-nominated film Crip Camp, Judy Heumann, joins Kristen DiCerbo, PhD to discuss what we can all do to keep #EveryoneIncluded. Streamed live on […]
High school students, if you've ever said to yourself “college isn't for me,” this podcast episode is for you. The skills you develop in high school and college can help you prepare for many different types of careers, from fashion design to software engineering, and from cybersecurity to becoming an entrepreneur. In this episode, you'll […]
What are urban myths in education, and how might we debunk them? Author and educational scientist, Pedro De Bruyckere joins Khan Academy's Chief Learning Officer, Kristen DiCerbo to discuss questions like: Does playing chess improve intelligence? Does it take 10,000 hours to gain expertise? Join us to learn more. Streamed live on November 11, 2021. […]
How can we honor Native American heritage and culture in our schools? On this episode of Ed Talks, Kara Bobroff, Founder of the Native American Community Academy joins Khan Academy’s Chief Learning Officer, Kristen DiCerbo, Ph.D. to discuss ways to preserve Indigenous language and identity. Livestreamed on November 9, 2021. See the original stream on […]
Our conversation series with the Yidan Prize Foundation Council of Luminaries continues as Wendy Kopp, founder of Teach For All, joins Homeroom with Sal to talk about creating equitable classrooms for students all over the world. Streamed live on September 15, 2021. See the original livestream on YouTube. For more information visit: https://keeplearning.khanacademy.org Khan Academy […]
What are the practical next steps for teachers and students to get ready for the next school year? How can teachers identify and help students address unfinished learning? On Khan Academy Ed Talks, NWEA professional learning content designer Fenesha Hubbard joins Kristen DiCerbo to discuss the latest research on student growth trends. Livestreamed on September […]
What’s new for the little learners in our lives? On this episode of Khan Academy Ed Talks, Khan Academy Kids’ Director of Partnerships and Strategy, Sophie Bosmeny joins Chief Learning Officer Kristen DiCerbo, PhD to discuss hundreds of new lessons that encourage learning, discovery, and enrichment for 2-8 year-olds. Streamed live on August 19, 2021. […]
What’s new on Khan Academy as we go back to school? In this next Khan Academy Ed Talks, Khan Academy’s Director of US Academic Content, Adam Green, PhD joins Chief Learning Officer Kristen DiCerbo, PhD to discuss new content, course refreshers, and more! Streamed live on August 18, 2021. See the original livestream on YouTube. […]
How is the COVID-19 pandemic shaping the future of medicine? Vas Narasimhan, CEO of Novartis returns to Homeroom with Sal. They discuss breakthroughs in technology and what is being learned on the cutting edge of science. Livestreamed on August 17, 2021. See the original livestream on YouTube. For more information visit: https://keeplearning.khanacademy.org Khan Academy is […]
How is the COVID-19 pandemic shaping the future of medicine? Vas Narasimhan, CEO of Novartis returns to Homeroom with Sal. They discuss breakthroughs in technology and what is being learned on the cutting edge of science. Livestreamed on August 17, 2021. See the original livestream on YouTube. For more information visit: https://keeplearning.khanacademy.org Khan Academy is […]
How can we support our humanity as technology takes an ever-increasing role in our lives? David Siegel, Co-Founder of Two Sigma and Chairman of Siegel Family Endowment, joins Homeroom with Sal for a wide-ranging conversation on technology, the future of work, and the role of education. Livestreamed on July 14, 2021. See the original stream […]
Continuing our conversation series with the Yidan Prize Foundation Council of Luminaries, Anant Agarwal, CEO of edX joins Homeroom with Sal to talk about the exciting potential for online learning and how it can impact the future of the workforce. Livestreamed on June 24, 2021. See the original stream on YouTube. For more information visit: […]
How can habit-based learning be the key to education? On Khan Academy Ed Talks, Professor and Author of “Learning How to Learn”, Barbara Oakley, Phd joins Khan Academy Chief Learning Officer, Kristen DiCerbo. They’ll discuss the importance of subconscious and habitual learning. Streamed live on June 15, 2021. Watch the original livestream on YouTube. For […]
How can we foster intellectual bravery in young students? On this edition of Khan Academy Ed Talks, University of Virginia professor, and author, Dan Willingham, Ph.D., joins Khan Academy Chief Learning Officer, Kristen DiCerbo. They discuss the foundations to building confidence in learning. Streamed live on April 21, 2021. See the original stream on YouTube. […]
In this Khan Academy Ed Talk, Sal welcomes Dr. Jharrett Bryantt, Assistant Superintendent of Houston Independent School District. They discuss what is being learned about postsecondary success during the COVID pandemic. Live streamed on December 10, 2020. See the original video on YouTube. For more information visit: https://keeplearning.khanacademy.org Khan Academy is a nonprofit with a […]
To kick off an exciting series of live conversations featuring members of the Yidan Prize Foundation Council of Luminaries, author and psychologist Carol Dweck and founder and director of Fundación Escuela Nueva, Vicky Colbert, join Homeroom with Sal. They’ll talk about the post-pandemic classroom and the evolving role of the teacher. The Yidan Prize Foundation […]
In our live conversation series called #KhanAcademyEdTalks, Sal was joined by Elisa Villanueva Beard, CEO of Teach For America. Hear how Teach For America is supporting educators and keeping students engaged in learning during the COVID pandemic. Recorded live on December 9, 2020. See the original live stream on YouTube. For more information visit: https://keeplearning.khanacademy.org […]
How might we foster creativity, collaboration, and digital communication skills in the classroom? Mala Sharma, VP & General Manager of Creative Cloud at Adobe, joins Homeroom with Sal to talk about the importance of bringing creativity in the classroom. Learn about new, free resources and how teachers can win a “drop-in visit” from Sal Khan […]
The American Families Plan seeks to transform education from Pre-K through college. Meet US Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel Cardona as he’s welcomed onto Homeroom with Sal. They’ll answer questions on what this means for parents, teachers, and students. Recorded live on April 29, 2021. See the original livestream on YouTube For more information visit: […]
What is it like to manage the nation’s second largest school district? Austin Beutner, Superintendent of Los Angeles Unified School District, joins Sal to talk about safety nets, online learning, COVID-19 testing, and enlisting support for public schools. Recorded live on September 30, 2020. See the original livestream on YouTube For more information visit: https://keeplearning.khanacademy.org […]
September 17 is Constitution Day, which marks the signing of the most influential document in our history. Sal talks to National Constitution Center President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen about how the Founding Fathers came together on this day two hundred and thirty three years ago, and the importance of civics in our education. Recorded live […]
On the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, we celebrated and learned about the history of women’s voting rights with Martha Jones, JD, PhD, as our guest on Homeroom With Sal. As a historian, writer, and commentator, Jones focuses on how black Americans have shaped the history of American democracy. Recorded live on August 18, […]
How might we bridge the digital divide? John Stankey, CEO of AT&T, joins Sal on Homeroom to discuss possible solutions and how better access to broadband can help students and teachers stay engaged in education. Recorded live on December 1, 2020. See the original livestream on YouTube. For more information visit: https://keeplearning.khanacademy.org Khan Academy is […]
What impact will the global coronavorus pandemic have on the future of work, and what role can education play to prepare students for a changing workforce? Dan Roth, editor in chief of the professional networking platform LinkedIn, shares his advice. Note that there were audio issues toward the end of the recording, so we’ve done […]
How can the Federal Reserve System help increase equity in education? Neel Kashkari, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis joined Sal to discuss the different investments and policy changes that can be made to ensure all students have an equal access to education. Recorded live on February 2, 2021. See the original livestream […]
We’re taking the education from the classroom onto the chess table. Champions Chess Tour Champion Magnus Carlsen, joins Sal to talk strategy, focus, and whether or not Sal can beat Magnus in an upcoming rematch. Recorded live on March 12, 2021. See the original livestream on YouTube. For more information visit: https://keeplearning.khanacademy.org Khan Academy is […]
On #InternationalWomensDay 2021, YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki joined Homeroom with Sal for a conversation to discuss Susan’s favorite things about YouTube, how a childhood love of arts and crafts drew her to a career in tech, and her answers to questions from girls about how to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals. Premiered on March […]
How did one teacher turn his kitchen into a science lab? NBC Nightly News Education Correspondent Rehema Ellis joined Homeroom with Sal to share stories of how teachers are getting creative and reimagining their distance learning classrooms. Recorded live on December 15, 2020. See the original livestream on YouTube. For more information visit: https://keeplearning.khanacademy.org Khan […]
What is it like to do a news show for kids, and how can families talk to kids about the unprecedented times we live in? NBC Nightly News Anchor Lester Holt joins Sal to share his experience, and what it’s like covering the 2020 presidential election. Recorded live on August 14, 2020. See the original […]
From neuroscience to pandemic parenting, to planning for Valentine’s Day. Mayim Bialik, host of #BialikBreakdown joined Homeroom with Sal to discuss all of these and more. Recorded live on February 12, 2021. See the livestream video on YouTube. For more information visit: https://keeplearning.khanacademy.org Khan Academy is a nonprofit with a mission to provide a free, […]
What is CRISPR-Cas technology? 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry Winner Dr. Jennifer Doudna, joins Sal to discuss how her gene-editing discoveries could help battle COVID-19, mitigate future pandemics, and cure genetic diseases. Recorded live on January 13, 2021. See the recorded livestream on YouTube. For more information visit: https://keeplearning.khanacademy.org Khan Academy is a nonprofit with […]
To mark #WomensEqualityDay 2020, Sal spoke to California Rep. Karen Bass, who heads the Congressional Black Caucus and was the first Black woman speaker of a state legislature. Rep. Bass discussed the milestone of the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, lessons from that period in history, and what it will take […]
What’s the science behind being motivated? What do we know about nurturing independent learners? Join Sal and Dr. Kristen DiCerbo, PhD, Chief Learning Officer for Khan Academy for Q&A on all things learning. Recorded live on September 23, 2020. See the original livestream on YouTube. For more information visit: keeplearning.khanacademy.org Khan Academy is a nonprofit […]
Melinda Gates joins Sal to talk about the impact of the pandemic on women, equitable vaccine distribution, her solutions to empower women, and the importance of education. We’re excited to hear stories of hope and courage from Moment of Lift! Recorded live on January 12, 2021. Watch the original livestream on YouTube. For more information […]
More and more schools are allowing in-class instruction, but is enough being done for teachers and students to feel safe? Former Secretary of Education and current Managing Partner of Chicago CRED, Arne Duncan joins Sal on Homeroom. Note that there was an audio problem during the original live recording, so we had to do an […]
Marley Dias, author, founder of #1000BlackGirlBooks, host and executive producer of Netflix’s Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices joins Sal with her message for today’s youth in these unprecedented times. Recorded live on November 12, 2020. See the livestream on YouTube For more information visit: https://keeplearning.khanacademy.org Khan Academy is a nonprofit with a mission to provide a […]
How can we reimagine infrastructure to develop a more resilient, equitable, and prosperous society? Katy Knight, Executive Director of Siegel Family Endowment, joins Sal on Homeroom to discuss a new framework for understanding the connections between physical, social, and digital infrastructure, and how it can help us address some of the most pressing challenges facing […]
How can families and educators protect the emotional and mental well-being of their kids this school year? How can parents help if their children are struggling to learn? Lisa Damour, PhD, psychologist and New York Times columnist, shares all her advice with special guest host Kristen DiCerbo, Khan Academy’s Chief Learning Officer. Recorded live on […]
Want to learn how we age and whether we can slow or even reverse aging? David Sinclair, PhD, professor of genetics at Harvard Medical School, says in his book “Lifespan” that aging is a disease, and that disease is treatable. Sal and live listeners had their questions answered by a leading expert on aging and […]
How can we help our children and students to become more resilient? How might we better integrate mental health and education? Listen to Sal as he explores these topics with Adam Brown, an associate professor in psychology at The New School for Social Research and an expert in trauma, mental health and resilience. Recorded live […]
Back by popular demand, previous Homeroom guest Angela Duckworth is returning to answer more of your questions. She’s Founder and CEO of Character Lab and author of the New York Times bestselling book, “Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance.” She’ll share tips on accepting feedback, regaining a sense of control, and more. Recorded live […]
Did you know that Google has a philanthropic arm, Google.org? Google.org’s President Jacquelline Fuller joins Sal to talk about the org’s commitment to supporting COVID relief through donations and pro-bono project support across three core areas: health and science, economic relief and recovery, and distance learning. Recorded live on July 16, 2020. View the original […]
How can you maintain and nourish your emotional and mental well-being amidst the global pandemic? Laurie Santos, PhD, who teaches the popular “Psychology and the Good Life” class at Yale University, shares her advice with Sal. Dr. Santos also has a podcast – The Happiness Lab. Recorded live on October 15, 2020. See the video […]
Dr. Vivek Murthy will co-chair President-elect Joe Biden’s coronavirus task force. He recently joined Sal to discuss how we can stay connected to our families, friends, and communities as we approach the holidays at a time of social distancing. Originally recorded on October 28, 2020. You can view the recording on YouTube For more information […]
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