The Educational Triage Podcast

Over the years of experience we share, we believe we—nor anyone else—who teaches are never truly experts in the teaching arts. For anyone to be honest and forthright in this vocation (used rather than occupation—there is a HUGE difference), they must admit there is always more to learn, even if it is more nuanced than overt in various areas. Over the past three years, we’v

Dr. Lincoln Stoller: Are Schools Relevant? A PhD in Quantum Physics, a Teacher, Mountaineer, Hypnotherapist, and EEG Neurofeedback Therapist - Lincoln Stoller has an incredible background. He has a Ph.D. in quantum physics, is a teacher, mountaineer, hypnotherapist, and EEG neurofeedback therapist, and was mentored by the late John Taylor Gatto, who influenced many of his views.

The Growing Problem of Absenteeism in Schools Understanding the reasons behind the growing issue of school absenteeism is crucial. It's a problem causing concern in schools, states, and communities. Chronic absenteeism rates are increasing, and it's essential to know why. According to the New York Times, there are various reasons—from family vacations (should kids be able to fi

What does boxing have to do with education, let alone alternative education? Fundamentally, they have a great deal in common. So, who is better to tell it like this than Coach Gloria Peek, the first female Olympic boxing coach (2012)? She works with champions in the spotlight and those students who need to hear what she says and practices most.

Who is to blame for our children’s failing reading, writing, and math scores? The schools? Parents? The community? In blaming schools, are parents and the community shifting blame for their lack of effort to properly commit their time and resources to their children to be successful?

When our students proudly cross the stage, diploma in hand, what have they accomplished? Is it a mere testament to their 12-year attendance, or have they truly absorbed knowledge? Will they thrive beyond academia, or will they seek further enlightenment elsewhere? What, indeed, have they learned? And how can we be certain of their learning without effective assessment?

Certain aspects of education can be quite unsettling, whether you’re a teacher, parent, or student. Could it be that we’re all just victims of a pervasive form of gaslighting—a term that seems to apply to almost everything these days?

This week, we meet with Geary Woolfolk, the founder and passionate leader of Woolfolk Works in Atlanta, Georgia. Geary is a full-time IT Engineer at Travel Port, but he sets aside time outside the workplace to mentor and support youth and families pursuing post-secondary education. Geary knows how expensive colleges, universities, and other training institutions can be. That’s

There are so many thoughts about this topic. Defining the American Dream became the tipping point. How does the current system of academics help/deny the dream to those involved both in the instructional and learning sectors? This week, we explored, but we found more hills on top of the mountain in this adventure.

Students need transportation to school, but is it beneficial? Does riding the bus hinder the child’s education? We were surprised at what we discovered!