Podcast appearances and mentions of kevin boston hill

In hopes of expanding the dialogue on race in our schools and our country, Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with Kyle Williams, CEO of A Long Talk About the Uncomfortable Truth, about how to introduce and expand the conversation regarding race in this country. To find out more and join the conversation follow this link: https://padlet.com/ALongTalk2020/a-long-talk-follow-up-info-o6dmkhrj8yac679i

In a lively conversation, Kevin Boston-Hill and clinical psychologist, Dr. Doug Bolton, discuss the various styles of parenting that have been used  - what works and what doesn't - and how we should consider about ourselves when raising the next generation of global citizens.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with Raj Goyle, founder of the advocacy group, Phone Free New York, about why we should be in favor of education reform measures like banning cell phones from classrooms rather than dismantling the Department of Education.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with Dr Amy Jackson, Chief Early Learning Strategy Officer at Primrose Schools, about the importance of having children begin school-based learning as early as possible. Since the brain is 90% developed within the first 5 years, it may be worth exploring getting children in school early.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with DEI activist and author of the book, “A Brother's Insight: Guidance on Defeating Racism and Advancing Freedom”, Dr. Joe-Joe McManus. They discuss the influence his early family life has had on his current attitudes about racism and what can be done to help to end it.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with author Tammie Francisque about her book, “Nobody's Child - A Biography”, and discusses the important themes within that children and adults face in their lives, and how they can work through them.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with speaker and author Kevin Blaize about his journey to becoming an author and how students can use his example to explore the world of literature and how teachers can use his books to encourage their students.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with Education Week Staff Writer and Instructional Technology expert Olina Banerji about the latest developments with cell phone bans in school and the use of AI by students, teachers and administrators.

As people of all ages and stations in their careers try to determine their next steps, Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with Brent Pohlman, CEO of Midwest Laboratories and author of the book, "Leaders Look Within". Their discussion explains that perhaps the best way to build your leadership capacity for others is to first develop your leadership capacity for yourself.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with CEO and author of “The Freedom Frameworks”, Jack M. Cohen, about how people of all ages and stages in their careers can develop a plan for career development.

As the debate over whether subjects like Algebra should even be taught in schools, Kevin Boston-Hill turns the focus to how schools can help their struggling students regain time lost due to the pandemic as well as other reasons for low achievement. Listen as he and guest Joe Philleo (CEO of EDIA Learning) discuss how the Edia platform uses Artificial Intelligence to overcome barriers such as language to help students learn math, no matter the topic or grade level.

As educators fight the constant battle of making sure students do not use A.I. to do their assignments, Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with Dr. Marc-Oliver Gewaltig, co-founder of Thesify, an A.I.-driven writing platform designed to tutor and support students through the writing process, rather than produce the final product for them.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with Senior Leadership Consultant at Franklin-Covey, Todd Davis, about the sustained success of “The 7 Habits of Highly Successful People”, 35 years after it was first published. The Habits are applicable to adults and K-12 students alike.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with international bestselling author Randy Susan Meyers about her new book, “The Many Mothers of Ivy Puddingston” and how music can be used to help mark a moment in history and to explore difficult topics. We all can curate a playlist to be the soundtrack of our lives, so why not use music to help teach content and make learning more engaging?

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with Susan Caso, licensed therapist and author of the book, The Parent-Teen Connection: How to Build Lifelong Family Relationships. During the conversation they share tips on how to navigate life's obstacles while building trust.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with WWE Hall of Famer and Olympic Gold Medalist, Kurt Angle, about developing the discipline necessary to hold fast to your dreams. They discuss overcoming adversity and the importance of supporting Olympic athletes to achieve their dreams.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with Jeremy Young, Program Director at PEN America, about a recent report that spotlights the various ways state and federal representatives are trying to curtail freedom of academic expression in institutions of higher learning.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with author Dava Sobel about her new book that chronicles the many accomplishments of Madame Marie Curie through the lens of the women, and men, she taught and tutored through the years. Madame Curie's “science coaching tree” is a marvel to behold and is a testament to her extensive influence.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with dancer, English teacher, and author, Lucy Ashe, about her career in dance and her new novel, “The Sleeping Beauties”.  Ms. Ashe also shares advice and insight for anyone interested in dance regardless of ability.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with Transformational Coach and Author of the book, “Art for Your Sanity”, Susan Hensley about using art journaling as a tool to help cultivate mindfulness, process emotions, and navigate life transitions. This is a strategy for all ages and no matter your aptitude for art.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with Dr. Nadine Gracia, President of Trust for America's Health, and addresses the growing obesity rates in the U.S. They talk impact, especially on academics, as well as solutions to reverse the trend. 

With so many students undecided about their college majors, Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with Dr. Teniell Trolian, Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Policy and Leadership at the University at Albany, State University of New York, about how to get students excited about college. They discuss practical steps that high schools can employ to help their students through the college process and beyond.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with the Director of Teaching Excellence at Columbia University's Business School, Dr. Kerry O'Grady about her recent article: “How to Get Your Students to Read”. Dr. O'Grady shares some tips and strategies on getting students to do their homework.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with the Executive Director of Insight School of Washington, Myron Hammond, about the benefits of an online K-12 education and how to find free options in your area.

Kevin Boston-Hill has a conversation with Ohio educational consultant and Special Education expert, Angie Chapple, about how to encourage more involvement from perhaps the most important element of the IEP meeting - the student.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with USC professors and leaders at USC's Race and Equity Center, Dr. Royel Johnson and Dr. Shaun Harper about the collection of research essays, “The Big Lie About Race in America's Schools”, and the implications as a nation if we do not have more conversations regarding race - if we don't learn from history, we are doomed to repeat it.

Kevin Boston-Hill tackles the controversial topic of banning cellphone use in schools with Amber Northern, who holds a Ph.D in Education Policy and Evaluation and is the Senior Vice President for Research at the Thomas B. Fordham Institute. She has a simple 3-part plan that shows early promise and can help educators recapture time to do what they love - teach content.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with Haley Yegorov, one of six Penn Foster Group National Graduates of the Year, about how online classes in high school and college helped him pursue his dream of international ballroom dancing and pursuit of a career in law.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with teacher leader and author of several articles on classroom management, equity, and instructional practice Henry Seton about what teachers (new and veteran) can do to overcome their teaching fears and minimize the impact of their nightmares.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with education expert Maria Alejandra Canales, Managing Director of Program Implementation at OneGoal, about how families can access and leverage resources to understand the changes in the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and some ways they can find other sources of academic funding.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with Master of Social Work and Social Work Supervisor, Clementina Jose, about the "Talk It Out Basketball" program she uses to teach students (particularly young men of color) how to express themselves, take ownership of their actions, and as an alternative to suspension.

In recognition of the 70th anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court case of Brown v. Board of Education, Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with Jill Barshay, columnist with the Hechinger Report who has done extensive research regarding the achievement gap between black and white students. Among questions discussed is whether schools have become segregated again due to socioeconomic and environmental factors.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with the authors of the book, “The 5Ls - The Gift of a Balanced Life” about how we all can achieve a favorable work-life balance. Authors Sal LaGreca and Mike Mannix use their combined 70+ years of experience along with interviews with leaders in a variety of industries to present an easy-to-follow plan on how to create more mental solace.

As more online courses are becoming asynchronous, Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with Dr. Jill Weber, Associate Professor in the Accounting Department at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, about her best practices on bringing more personal interactions to an autonomous course. After all, we want to give all students the best educational experience possible.

In light of the growing numbers of children experiencing anxiety, depression and other mental health issues, Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with Psychologist and Mental Health expert, Dr. Charmain Jackman, about how we can recognize when our children are in need of help and how to teach them coping skills to be able to verbalize what they are feeling.

Kevin Boston-Hill talks with Courtney Savoia, Assistant Director of Communications and Jennifer Pautz, Assistant Vice-President of Policy and Advocacy at NAF, to discuss how NAF Academies go further than apprenticeships to make students workforce ready, no matter the environment.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with the Vice President in charge of AP Courses at College Board, Terry Redican, about the benefits of AP (Advanced Placement) Courses as well as the different options in course offerings and how anyone can get enrolled in AP courses.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with writing professor and award-winning author Philip Chioffari about what it takes to be a writer.  He shares some tips and strategies to help anyone bring out that story that is within all of us.

In determining ways to cope with the stressors of life and practice mindfulness, Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with Dharma teacher Kaira Jewel Lingo, one of the authors of the book, “Healing Our Way Home - Black Buddhist Teachings on Ancestors, Joy, and Liberation”. Among topics discussed is how to practice mindfulness with our electronic devices.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with renowned linguistics expert and founder of the A.I. system DYSOLVE, Dr. Coral Hoh about how artificial intelligence can be used to fill in the gaps currently experienced in providing services for our special needs population. The current data shows that DYSOLVE is a better alternative to the current reading interventions and at a fraction of the cost.

Kevin Boston-Hill has a lively conversation with Erin Wilcox from the Pacific Legal Foundation and lead attorney in a lawsuit filed against NY Education Department's Science & Technology Entry Program (STEP). Joining the conversation is Wai Wah Chin, Charter President of the Chinese American Citizens Alliance Greater New York, one of the plaintiffs in the case. At stake is whether NY's STEP has discriminatory practices in providing opportunities for those underrepresented in the S.T.E.M. fields.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with friend of the show, Lisbet Chiraboga, the Program Manager of PETA's TeachKind program, which has just launched the Words Matter language guide for K-5 classrooms. It is the hope that this program will continue to support the teaching of empathy towards animals and, by extension, be more humane towards each other.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with Dr. Joe Henderson, an associate professor in the Department of Environment and Society, at Paul Smith's College, about recent proposed legislation aimed at making climate change education a mandated part of the curriculum. They also talk about the social and economic implications of climate change and the legislation.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with the author of the new book, “Garbage Bag Girl”, Celeste L. Edmunds, about her experiences as a foster child in the child welfare system and what kind of support and care these vulnerable children need to help them navigate the system.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with Kenny Glenn, author of the book “Question Everything - Advice for Students and Graduates” to provide helpful tips for students of all ages to prepare for life after high school.

In a world where many students don't know what they will do after high school and others change their minds later in life and therefore face the same uncertainty, Kevin Boston-Hill may have found the answer. Here he speaks with Dr. Autumn Caviness, Director of Real Talk and Big Future at the College Board. They explore the different ways students of all ages can prepare for their lives after high school - even if they have already left school.

As we re-imagine education in our country, there is a new book that may shed some insight on the direction in which we should go. Here, Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with the author of the book, “Crisis-Proofing Today's Learners: Reimagining Career Education to Prepare Kids for Tomorrow's World”, Jean Eddy, who is also the President and CEO of American Student Assistance. Joining the conversation is Dr. Shari Camhi, Superintendent of the Baldwin Union Free School District.

With the rise of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion workshops and committees, there is a lot of information that can leave people overwhelmed. Here, Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with Christine Platt and Catherine Wigginton Greene about their new book, "Rebecca, Not Becky", that takes a light-hearted yet real approach to discussing the impact of DEI and its real purpose - building better relationships.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with Dr. Brandi Waters, Senior Director and Program Manager of AP African American Studies at College Board, about the effect and impact of the course on student achievement and self-discovery, as well as how African American history and culture is intertwined with other cultures and communities.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with Brooke Rice, Vice-President of Work-based Learning, and Courtney Savoia, Assistant Director of Communications at NAF - a series of academies that bring schools and businesses together to provide high school students with the skills they need to be employable in this new global economy.