After a hiatus since February 2024, the Ed's Not Dead team returns with a dynamic episode that blends personal reflections and critical discussions on the evolving landscape of education.

In This Episode:

• Personal and Professional Catch-Up: The hosts share updates on their lives and careers, reflecting on the events of the past year and the journey since the podcast's inception in 2017.

• Analyzing Linda McMahon's Nomination: A deep dive into the article "SecEd Nominee Linda McMahon Has the Right Background for the Job", discussing her qualifications, the potential impact on the Department of Education, and the broader implications for schools nationwide.

• The Role and Future of the Department of Education: An exploration of the department's current functions, the surprising number of employees, and the possible consequences of its reduction or elimination under a new administration.

Is it time to get rid of math? The guys debate the usefulness of math requirements (along with other public education requirements) in our schools today and what it might mean to think differently.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/02/06/end-useless-math-requirements/

Welcome back! The guys are back and just in time for a "year in review" session of the Ed's Not Dead podcast. During this episode, we discuss some of the articles listed below, and begin to touch upon the stories we think will be at the forefront of education news come 2024. Happy New Year!

Year in Education 2023 Review

January: Seizing on Parents’ Frustration, GOP Governors Push for Education Savings Accounts

February: Florida Just Became the Nation’s Biggest School Choice Laboratory

March: Schools Still Pouring Money Into Reading Materials That Teach Kids to Guess

April: Teen Mental Health Crisis Pushes More School Districts to Sue Social Media Giants

June: Due Process, Undue Delays: Families Trapped in NYC’s Decades-Long Special Ed Bottleneck

July: COVID Recovery Has Stalled for Most Students

August: New Study: Schools Prioritizing Social-Emotional Learning See Strong Academic Benefits

September: ChatGPT Is Landing Kids in the Principal’s Office, Survey Finds

November: Six Hidden (and Not-So-Hidden) Factors Driving America’s Student Absenteeism Crisis

December: Sales Skyrocket for Phone Pouch Company as In-School Bans Spread