What's Best For Kids?

S4 Ep. 17 - Graduation Daze

What makes high school graduation such a seminal moment in our lives? What makes this annual right of passage so special for students and educators alike?

S4 Ep. 16 - Burnout

It’s never been harder to be a teacher, and the strain on educators is starting to show. The stress of larger classes, higher level demands, political polarization, the influence of AI, and increasingly reluctant learners is burning out good people just trying to serve kids. What can we do to address this today, and what do we need to do to avoid this tomorrow?

S4 Ep. 15 - Acting Up

Student behavior issues continue to increase at schools across the county and educators have fewer tools than ever to address it. What’s behind this surge in disruptive outbursts, disrespect, and violence, and what can we do about it?

S4 Ep. 14 - Danger Zone

Adolescent risk-taking is prevalent, with over 60% of teens engaging in behaviors like thrill-seeking, substance use, or unsafe driving. Is this a new trend or has this always been the case and we just know more about it because of social media?

S4 Ep. 13 - Learning To Fly

Colleges are reporting that more and more parents are following their kids to college. Is this helping kids launch, or is it keeping them from being able to effectively leave the nest?