Are you like us and #cybersecurity is something you wish you knew more about? This week, we've got Michael Klein, Senior Director for Preparedness and Response at the Institute for Security and Technology, to talk to us about what educators, families, and students should know about #datahygiene.

This week's episode is the conclusion of our chat with Dr. John B. King Jr.. Here, he shares with us some some salient advice for having difficult conversations - particularly folks with whom we disagree. Listen in wherever you get your podcasts.

Such a joy to talk with former Secretary of Education, John King, for this episode of Academic Distinctions. We dive into his wonderful new book "Teacher By Teacher," and talk about how we can meet this moment in #publiceducation and its impact on our communities.

If you teach or preach about the importance of maintaining a growth mindset, you'll want to listen to this one. So grateful to Cathy Williams for her time and perspective on this one, tackling math and writing, as well as sports and imposter syndrome.

Cathy Williams was an absolutely bonkers of an interview. She helped us dissect grit and growth mindset, embrace the power of "yet," and question the need for speed in mathematics. Listen in and you, too, might feel a little more empowered to challenge your inner fixed mindset monsters.

What the Department of Ed's Office of Civil Rights did was ensure ALL students have a safe place to learn. But is that still possible with a 50% cut to staff? Join us as we unpack what's at stake with former OCR chiefs of staff Katy Joseph and Sam Ames. Live, now, wherever you get your podcasts.

The Administration’s skinny budget charts a concerning course for the future of #SpecialEducation. Former Chief of Staff for the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services Meghan Whittaker joins us for an episode important for anyone who has or knows someone who benefits from an #IEP.

Dr. Jon Becker joins us to wrestle with another round of Head Start on the chopping block and the Supreme Court's impending decisions on what makes a public school public, and whether or not parents can opt their kids out of inclusive literature. #headstart #learning #education #SCOTUS

Stephanie and Zac are joined by Diana Laufenberg, executive director and co-founder of Inquiry Schools. Pull up a chair and settle in as they tackle the new executive order on #AI in #Education, and weaponizing federal funding for schools.

#publiceducation #teachers #teachereducation #aieducation

There's a lot going on in public education, but a good podcast can fix anything. Academic Distinctions sifts through ed news, looks at "best" practices, and tries to explain the mess. The trailer's up now with our 1st episode dropping 4/30. Subscribe now: academicdistinctions.buzzsprout.com/2469255