Latest Natalie hopkinson Podcast Episodes

Not Grown Yet - Emotional Wellness of Adolescents

Know-It-All: The ABCs of Education - February 05, 2013 15:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Teenagers and pre-teens may think they're grown, but they do still need adult guidance. And they have different emotional needs than they had as infants and toddlers and will have as adults. Educators must be responsive to the intricate design of the adolescent mind.  Special guests Dr. Kamal Wr...

The Positive Student Engagement Model for School Policing

Know-It-All: The ABCs of Education - January 29, 2013 15:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Low-level student discipline referrals from schools to police clog the juvenile justice system and slow down police response time for other, real criminal offenses. Juvenile court judges have taken a stand. Judge Steven C. Teske is their leader. Judge Teske is the Chief Judge of the Juvenile Cou...

International Best Practices for Safe and Secure Education

Know-It-All: The ABCs of Education - January 22, 2013 15:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Students and schools all over the world must continue to operate even in crisis zones and after natural disaster. Special guest, Dr. Lori Heninger, will discuss how we can replicate best practices in international education to preserve the safety of schools and sanctity of education in this count...

Mental Health Support for Kids and Teachers in School

Know-It-All: The ABCs of Education - January 15, 2013 15:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) is a viable strategy for supporting the mental health needs of students and teachers. Our special guests will explain what SEL is and how educators can use SEL to help children and to help themselves develop the social and emotional tools necessary to be successf...

Are There More Black Men in Prison Than in College? No.

Know-It-All: The ABCs of Education - January 08, 2013 15:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
There is a long-held belief that has been perpetuated by media channels and well-meaning individuals that African American people, and men in particular, are in crisis. An example of one of the myths told to support that belief is that there are more black men in prison than in college. Our gues...

Celebrating Student Voice!

Know-It-All: The ABCs of Education - January 03, 2013 15:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Welcome the New Year with Students!  Join us in starting 2013 with a celebration of students and student voice! Discussions about education and education reform involve stakeholders from all parts of the spectrum - educators, parents, social service providers, law enforcement, judiciary, private...

Black Male Educators - Why Equity Requires Them

Know-It-All: The ABCs of Education - December 27, 2012 15:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Only about 2% of teachers are Black men.  Our panel of Black male educators will discuss how we get more Black men to work as educators and why it matters. Low pay, gender stereotyping, fear of abuse accusations - these things and more have kept Black men out of the schools.  As we hear discussi...

Policing Education: Police in Schools

Know-It-All: The ABCs of Education - December 18, 2012 15:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Do police in schools contribute to a "school-to-prison pipeline"?  Does it have to be that way?  Join us for a candid discussion with Mr. Mo Canady, the Executive Director of the National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO).  We'll discuss if and when police presence is necessary in s...

Poverty and Education

Know-It-All: The ABCs of Education - December 11, 2012 15:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Why is it important to talk about poverty in education?  How do we do that in a way that is respectful and meaningful? Many times, discussions about education reform intentionally conflate race and class.  There are a few reasons for this, including that the federal courts have slowly closed the...

Special Education is a Civil Right. What Does That Mean?

Know-It-All: The ABCs of Education - December 04, 2012 15:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
We are going to decipher the family of laws that pertain to special education in schools.  Students with special needs have numerous legal protections. The IDEA, ADA, Section 504...oh my! Understanding what those protections are, what that looks like in the classroom for educators, and what paren...

Engaging Parents - "democratic" Discussion in Education

Know-It-All: The ABCs of Education - November 27, 2012 15:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
How should YOU be engaged in a meaningful way in the educational process?  Students, educators, parents, family members, and community members all have plenty to contribute when it comes to educating our children.  Host, Allison R. Brown, and guest host, Alexis J. Smith, welcome Dr. Natalie A. Ho...

Fiscal Cliff: What It Means for Education

Know-It-All: The ABCs of Education - November 20, 2012 15:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Are you worried about the "fiscal cliff"?  Unclear about what in the world a "sequestration" is?  Well, before the U.S. economy takes a dive over the edge of the "fiscal cliff," let's talk about what these deep cuts to the federal budget will look like in the classroom.  Fiscal expert John Rousse...