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Education Sub-categories:

  • College and Admissions (19)
  • Literacy (9)
  • Public Education (3)
  • Student Loans and Financial Aid (9)

Why Don’t More Schools Teach Financial Literacy?

>> May 21, 2023

This week, we cover the push to change education legislation so more school curriculums incorporate a standalone financial literacy class.

topics covered: Economics and Finance, Education, Investment and Financial Planning, Personal Finance, Public Education, Public Policy, Retirement
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Part 2: Helping America’s Educators

>> April 23, 2023

Two education experts discuss the mounting challenges both new and veteran teachers are facing and how Americans can better advocate for them.

topics covered: Career, Education, Public Education, Public Policy
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Failing America’s Teachers

>> April 2, 2023

In part one of this story, first grade teacher Lori Cash - who’s taught for more than 30 years - shares the challenges teachers are facing and touches on a few points that need to change.

topics covered: Career, Education, Personal Finance, Politics, Public Policy
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For the Love of Crosswords

>> January 29, 2023

Crosswords have stayed in style and graced newspapers from the New York Times to USA Today. We speak with crossword expert Adrienne Raphel to find out more about this beloved word game.

topics covered: Education, History, Hobbies, Language and Grammar, Literature and Writing
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Banned Books: Two Sides to the Story

>> January 29, 2023

Books have been taken off shelves since the colonial period, but, in recent years, more books than ever have been deemed unsuitable for young readers. We discuss the controversy by highlighting two differing perspectives on the debate.

topics covered: Education, Government and Politics, Literature and Writing, Public Policy
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The Higher Education Cost Crisis: Part 2

>> November 13, 2022

We speak with two higher education experts about what needs to change with financial aid in America.

topics covered: Education, Student Loans and Financial Aid
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The Higher Education Cost Crisis: Part 1

>> November 6, 2022

Last month, Biden’s administration vowed to cancel $10,000 of student loan debt for the average borrower and up to $20,000 for Pell Grant recipients. We highlight what this move achieves (and doesn’t) and what solutions are needed to solve this problem long-term.

topics covered: COVID-19 Pandemic, Education, Federal Government, Government and Politics, Student Loans and Financial Aid
ListenThe Higher Education Cost Crisis: Part 1

The Mental Health Epidemic Plaguing Collegiate Sports

>> September 11, 2022

We speak with a sports psychologist this week about the rising prevalence of mental health disorders among young athletes and what’s being done to improve support services and get rid of stigma both on campus and off-campus.

topics covered: College and Admissions, Education, Health and Medicine, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Psychology and Psychiatry, Psychology of Sports, Sports and Recreation
ListenThe Mental Health Epidemic Plaguing Collegiate Sports

The Invisible Power of Privilege

>> September 4, 2022

How often do you think about the privileges you have in life? What life experiences may have looked a bit different if you had darker skin or lighter skin?

topics covered: African American Culture, Education, History, Inequality, Poverty and Wealth Inequality, Race and Identity, Racism and Discrimination, Sociology
ListenThe Invisible Power of Privilege

One Man, Two Paths: Building a Career in the NFL and Applied Mathematics

>> August 28, 2022

Before earning his PhD in applied mathematics from MIT, Urschel played college football at Penn State and then went on to play in the NFL with the Baltimore Ravens. This week – we touch on his unique path & what he’s learned along the way.

topics covered: Career, College and Admissions, Education, Football, Math, Data and Statistics, Personal Growth and Development, Race and Identity, Sports and Recreation
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The Rise of BookTok

>> August 21, 2022

More young people are reading these days thanks to one community on TikTok. We discuss the rise of BookTok and how publishers and authors are using this platform to better engage with consumers.

topics covered: Communication, Diversity, Education, Literature and Writing, Pop Culture, Social Media and Internet, TikTok
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The Worsening Teacher Shortage

>> August 14, 2022

Over the last two years, 10% of teachers have left the field. With millions of students heading back to school this fall – what’s being done to get more teachers back in the classroom?

topics covered: Career, Education, Employment and Workplace Issues, Infrastructure and Engineering, Mental Health, Personal Finance, Public Education
ListenThe Worsening Teacher Shortage
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Working In Childcare: The Heavy Cost of Raising Someone Else’s Kids

>> June 26, 2022

We speak with two experts about the growing early childcare gap in the U.S. and why bettering the sector starts with valuing these workers more.

topics covered: American Culture and History, Career, Child Care, Child Development, Children and Parenting, Economics and Finance, Education, Employment and Workplace Issues, Family and Interpersonal Relationships, Inequality, Labor Rights and Wages, Mental Health, Parenting, Poverty and Wealth Inequality, Societal Issues
ListenWorking In Childcare: The Heavy Cost of Raising Someone Else’s Kids

The Higher Education Conundrum

>> May 15, 2022

We talk about why more young people aren’t given greater direction when it comes to choosing post-secondary schooling. Two higher education experts join us to talk through some of the challenges facing programs and how students can make a more informed and cost-effective choice.

topics covered: Career, College and Admissions, Economics and Finance, Education, Government and Politics, Personal Finance, Poverty and Wealth Inequality
ListenThe Higher Education Conundrum
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The Adolescent Mental Health Crisis

>> May 8, 2022

Between 2001 and 2019, suicide rates for young people ages 10 to 19 jumped 40%. Between the same period, emergency room visits for self-harm increased 88%, according to the CDC.

topics covered: Child Development, Children and Parenting, COVID-19 Pandemic, Education, Health and Medicine, Healthcare, Mental Health, Neurology, Psychology and Psychiatry, Public Health and Policy
ListenThe Adolescent Mental Health Crisis
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Paving a New Future For Classical Music

>> March 20, 2022

Less than 2% of all classical musicians are African American. Two classical music experts join us this week to help us understand the barriers for entry into classical music and how those in the field are helping younger populations gain exposure and greater access to the genre.

topics covered: Career, Culture and the Arts, Diversity, Education, Employment and Workplace Issues, Equal Employment, Inequality, Literature and Writing, Music, Music Industry, Philanthropy and Nonprofit Organizations, Race and Identity
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Fostering Curiosity and a Greater Passion For Learning Early On

>> February 20, 2022

To fully understand many topics, experiences and encounters help to fully engrain what’s being taught. We speak with an education expert and clinical psychologist this week about how to bring more curiosity, creativity and critical thinking to learning.

topics covered: Child Development, Children and Parenting, Communication, Education, Literature and Writing, Parenting, Reading
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Living Life in a 24/7 Society

>> January 30, 2022

We play many roles in life: coworker, manager, partner, parent, caregiver. The list is seemingly endless. It can be all too easy to get wrapped in these many roles and forget altogether about spending time on yourself as an individual. We speak with acclaimed writer and author, Eve Rodsky about the mental toll of our daily lives and how to get back to …

topics covered: Education, Literature and Writing, Mental Health, Parenting, Psychology and Psychiatry
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Starry Night: The Effects of Light Pollution

>> January 9, 2022

More than 80% of the world’s population lives under light-polluted skies. Light pollution can impact sleep, health, and the environment. It also means the beautiful stars in our skies are clouded by the bright beams of lights all around us. We discuss the issue of light pollution and how stargazers can bring about change in their local communities.

topics covered: Astronomy, Culture and the Arts, Earth and Environmental Science and Climate Change, Education, Environment, History, Literature and Writing, Science and Technology
ListenStarry Night: The Effects of Light Pollution
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The Broken School Lunch System

>> December 19, 2021

For too long, school lunches in the U.S. have been overlooked. Highly processed foods are often quickly thrown together with a hodgepodge of unhealthy ingredients. Brigaid founder Dan Giusti joins Viewpoints this week to share how he, along with hundreds of professional chefs, are redefining the school lunch landscape.

topics covered: American Culture and History, Business and Entrepreneurship, Children and Parenting, Cooking, Education, Food and Nutrition, Health and Medicine, Public Policy
ListenThe Broken School Lunch System
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The Mounting Student Loan Crisis

>> December 12, 2021

Federal student loan debt has ballooned in recent years. In 2007, debt totaled $642 billion dollars. Fourteen years later, this number has risen to close to $1.7 trillion. More than 43 million Americans have student loan debt, with the average person owing around $39,000.

topics covered: College and Admissions, Debt, Economics and Finance, Education, Government and Politics, Inflation, Law/Policy and Enforcement, News and Journalism, Personal Finance, Public Policy, Retirement, Societal Issues, Student Loans and Financial Aid
ListenThe Mounting Student Loan Crisis

The Mental Toll of Teaching

>> October 31, 2021

Across the U.S., many teachers are simply overwhelmed. In their careers, they’re not only an educator, but a leader, listener and mentor. They play many other roles than simply teaching students the set curriculum. However, the pandemic has exacerbated these duties and some educators are perpetually stressed and leaving the field for good. We speak with two …

topics covered: Career, COVID-19 Pandemic, Education, Employment and Workplace Issues, Health and Medicine, Mental Health
ListenThe Mental Toll of Teaching

The Rise of ‘Influence’ in This World

>> October 24, 2021

Being an influencer has turned into a career option for some, and today, some college students are pursuing degrees in social media to work within the industry or try their hand at becoming an influencer themselves. We discuss the state of social media education and the larger implications of this shift in modern culture.

topics covered: Business and Entrepreneurship, Career, College and Admissions, Economics and Finance, Education, Employment and Workplace Issues, Industry, Instagram, Personal Finance, Science and Technology, Social Media and Internet, Streaming Media, TikTok, YouTube
ListenThe Rise of ‘Influence’ in This World

The Hiccups in Food Messaging & Nutrition at the FDA

>> October 17, 2021

The FDA is a massive organization that handles a wide variety of regulations and responsibilities. However, some critics argue that the FDA has failed to evolve with the times, spending large amounts of resources on dated measures and messaging tactics. Former FDA employee Dr. Richard Williams joins us this week to highlight some of these issues within food …

topics covered: Communication, Education, Federal Government, Food and Nutrition, Government and Politics, Public Discourse, Public Health and Policy, Regulation, Science, Science and Technology
ListenThe Hiccups in Food Messaging & Nutrition at the FDA
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