Episodios

  • Helping Students Find Careers through Jebbee

    Helping Students Find Careers through Jebbee
    Oct 16 2025

    Scott Titsworth and Stephanie Hickman Boyse discuss the psychological stress faced by college students and the importance of career guidance. Stephanie shares her personal journey from being a college student to becoming the co-founder and CEO of Jebbee, a free AI-driven platform that helps students explore career options and connect with professionals. Stephanie describes features of Jebbee and how it differentiates itself from other platforms. The discussion also covers how schools and companies can get involved with Jebbee and the positive impact it has had on students' career paths.

    Link to Jebbee:

    https://about.jebbee.com
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    35 m
  • Aptitude Testing and Career Readiness in Danbury Local Schools

    Aptitude Testing and Career Readiness in Danbury Local Schools
    Oct 10 2025
    This is the second of a two-part series exploring the use of aptitude testing to help students envision career goals. In this episode of Teaching Matters, Scott Titsworth engages with Koree Hodgkinson and Victoria Hegsted from Danbury Local Schools in Ohio to discuss the implementation of YouScience (https://www.youscience.com), a platform designed to assist students in understanding career pathways. The conversation explores the unique challenges faced by a small school district, the importance of career readiness, and how data from Youth Science informs curriculum development and student support. The guests share insights on engaging parents, collaborating with local businesses, and the transformative impact of career assessments on students' futures.
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    31 m
  • Sparking Discussion of Career Readiness through Aptitude Testing

    Sparking Discussion of Career Readiness through Aptitude Testing
    Oct 10 2025
    This conversation explores how YouScience is being used to assist teachers, staff, students, and families reduce the awareness gap for possible career paths. Edson Barton, CEO of YouScience (https://www.youscience.com), shares the company's origin story and the importance of bridging the gap between education and industry. Candice Sears, from the Montgomery County Educational Services Center in Ohio, discusses how the Montgomery County ESC is leveraging the partnership with YouScience to enhance student readiness for the future. The discussion emphasizes the significance of understanding students' aptitudes and interests to create meaningful career pathways and community engagement. This is the first of a two-part series exploring ways in which schools are using YouScience to spark understanding and discussion of career readiness.
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    53 m
  • The Urban Sandbox approach to Student Wellbeing

    The Urban Sandbox approach to Student Wellbeing
    Oct 10 2025

    In this episode of Teaching Matters, Scott Titsworth speaks with Danna Okuyama, founder and CEO of Urban Sandbox, a platform designed to enhance student wellbeing through creative expression and peer interaction. They discuss statistics surrounding student mental health, the origin of Urban Sandbox, and how it aims to provide a safe, engaging environment for K-12 students. Danna shares insights on the importance of creativity in fostering wellbeing, the platform's safety protocols, and the newly launched Wellbeing Program that offers tiered support for families. The conversation emphasizes the need for individualized approaches to student support and the role of parents and educators in nurturing student growth.

    Link to Urban Sandbox:

    https://www.urban-sandbox.com
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    30 m
  • Understanding the Value of Decision Education

    Understanding the Value of Decision Education
    Sep 23 2025

    The Alliance for Decision Education is a national nonprofit organization that provides resources to help students develop skills and dispositions for making better decisions. Adriana Masarra and Ali Stumacher, both from the Alliance, discuss the alliance’s mission and the benefits of adopting intentional decision education into students’ experiences.

    Link to Alliance for Decision Education: https://alliancefordecisioneducation.org
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    49 m
  • Plasticity: The Word Every Educator Needs To Know

    Plasticity: The Word Every Educator Needs To Know
    Sep 18 2025

    Tara Bonner, Chief Neuroeducation Officer for the Arrowsmith Program, discusses the concept of neuroplasticity as it relates to students’ growth. The neuroplasticity perspective assumes that our cognitive functions can grow and change as a result of learning experiences. Tara discusses classroom techniques that stimulate such growth, including techniques employed by the Arrowsmith Program

    Link to the Arrowsmith Program:

    https://www.arrowsmith.ca
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    1 h
  • A Conversation about Deeper Learning with Jonah Schenker

    A Conversation about Deeper Learning with Jonah Schenker
    Apr 3 2025
    Dr. Jonah Schenker, Superintendent of Ulster BOCES in New Paltz, NY, discusses the concept of deeper learning and its implementation at Ulster BOCES. He emphasizes the importance of leadership in fostering an environment conducive to deeper learning and the skills necessary for students to thrive in the future. The discussion also highlights the recent Deeper Learning Conference and its innovative approach to fostering Deeper Leadership among educators. The discussion also addresses the challenges of translating big ideas into actionable steps and the importance of preparing for future challenges in the educational landscape. The upcoming 2025 Leading for Deeper Learning Conference (https://www.ulsterboces.org/educator-edge-home/educator-professional-development/for-school-district-leaders/dlny) is scheduled for July 15 & 16, 2025.
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    56 m
  • Andrew Goldman Discusses Writable and the role of AI in Education

    Andrew Goldman Discusses Writable and the role of AI in Education
    Apr 3 2025
    In the February 12, 2024, episode, listeners learned about the use of Writable by Galveston ISD in Texas. In this episode you will meet Andrew Goldman, co-founder of Writable (https://www.writable.com) and Executive Vice President of HMH Labs. Andrew discusses the origin story of Writable as well as the emerging role of artificial intelligence as a tool for teachers. Goldman suggests that AI may help teachers re-allocate time from tedious tasks so that they can provide meaningful feedback and establish authentic connections with students.
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    9 m