Middle School: The Age of Opportunity
A growing body of research shows when kids are between 10-12 their brains go through an explosive period of development that makes them susceptible to influence, for better or worse. Experts call it t...
16 Aug 202224min
School Bells or Nah?
Remote learning was far from ideal, but it did open the door for schools to approach the school day day in new ways. We explore the research on teen sleep and what that means for school start times, a...
2 Aug 202228min
How Do You Stop Cheating Students? (Hint: Tech Isn’t the Only Answer)
During remote learning, students had to use virtual proctoring tools to take their tests online. These apps and software can be as extreme as using artificial intelligence to track a students eye move...
19 Jul 202229min
Back With Season Seven!
What do students really need in order to learn? MindShift is where teachers, parents and caregivers can discover solutions for raising our kids in the modern era. Hear from educators and experts creat...
5 Jul 20223min
MindShift Presents “Who Wants to Be a Teacher” From the Educate Podcast
Today, we’re looking at a huge problem in education: teacher shortages. Across the US, schools are struggling to fill teaching roles. Large numbers of teachers are quitting after only a short time on ...
3 Mai 202221min
The 'Great Resignation' for Teens
After reflecting in isolation, millions of adults got fed up and voluntarily quit their jobs in record numbers, and teenagers have also been ready for a change. But what does that look like? Today on ...
5 Apr 202217min
Does My Kid Have a Tech Addiction?
With social distancing, stay-at-home orders and remote learning during the pandemic, many caregivers allowed more screen time than usual. Teenagers’ screen time doubled during COVID, and now many care...
1 Mar 202222min
Student Proposals on How to Rethink School
MindShift partnered with KQED Education to create the "Rethink Schools" youth media challenge. Here are a few of the student proposals.
1 Feb 202212min
