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Tutor Doctor is proud to present, Tutor Talk, a podcast for tutors. Education Experience Specialist, Becky, shares Tutor Doctor news, tips and strategies that you can use in your sessions, development topics, interviews, and stories from tutors just like you.
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This podcast will reveal some simple strategies to get your first clients, grow your business, and market your services online as a tutor in any subject. There are five mistakes even experienced tutors make that can be costing you a LOT of money. Are you falling into any of the common traps? You might be surprised. Eric Earle has started 4 different tutoring companies and been working in the tutoring industry for over a decade. Currently he runs his tutoring businesses remotely and travels a ...
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The adventures of a Catholic family that homeschools, public schools, online schools, and has one super-obsessed with baseball kid. Currently I, Tia Hain, am a Classical Conversations Challenge A director, so a lot of this podcast/channel is related to that for now. I post a new podcast episode every Friday. But I also post other videos, including math (mostly algebra since I tutor) and our life on my YouTube channel, Camp Hain. We love our adventures, so come along for the ride.
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A weekly show discussing being married with children. Raising kids in this day and age musing whether or not our challenges are different from those that came before us.
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A podcast that travels the world meeting individuals from all disciplines and backgrounds. Artists, teachers, entrepreneurs, farmers… exploring the universal questions that are on everyone’s mind: how do we discover our interests? Develop the capacity to pursue them? And finally, how do we construct the character to endure and surpass life’s tribulations? I’m your host, Harel, a guy from Israel that left his life to explore long term travel. After working as a freelance math tutor for 7 year ...
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Want to hear more? This audio is for CONTENT. I tutor CONCEPTS regarding 10. Prioritization 2) Infection Control 3) Restraints & Legal Forms 4) Spirituality / Leadership / Legal Terms 5) Triage 6) ECG's 7) Pharm & Pharm Math ... Please inquire by visiting www.caring4you.net
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Three mornings a week, we meet before breakfast for an early-morning run. We spend most of our time planning and reflecting on what's happening in our classrooms. This has become our favorite professional development, so we figured, why not share these moments with you. Tracy is a 4th grade math and science teacher, and Ruth is a 6th grade math teacher.
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Have the words 'EXTRA LESSONS' popped up in your family recently? If so, this podcast is just for you! Welcome to 'Understanding Extra Lessons with Kip McGrath', the podcast that helps answer all the questions that parents (and children) may have relating to Extra Lessons and Saturday School. If you still have questions, please contact us via our website https://KipLessons.co.za And, you can visit https://KipLessons.co.za if you're ready to book your child's FREE Assessment.
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Do you feel the education system is sucking the life out of you and the pupils you serve? I think many of us wish we could click our fingers and make it fit for purpose. A place of growth with shared learning that empowers pupils to be their best selves, so they can create a world they want to inhabit now and in the future. While a magic wand or a visionary politician might sound like the answer I believe change is already happening. Educators are changing futures one conversation at a time. ...
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Gabriel Bradford scored a perfect 36 on the ACT. He's worked as a private tutor for several years, helping nearly all his students improve their overall scores by up to six points in a matter of weeks. In this podcast, he teaches the strategies and content that will help you improve your score.
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This is the space helping parents raise kids who thrive in the AI era, not get replaced by it. 🚨 Welcome to Reality Your child is already living in an AI civilization. Every app, every platform, every tool they use runs on it. Their future careers? They’ll either use AI every single day… or be replaced by it. And yet, no one is showing them how to work with it. How to ask it questions. How to think with it. How to own it. Even the most “progressive” schools are still teaching like it’s 2015. ...
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Welcome to the Read it Right Radio Show! Our program is dedicated to empowering the next generation of STEM leaders through representation. We firmly believe that every young person, regardless of their background, should have the opportunity to pursue their interests in science, technology, engineering, and math. By highlighting the stories of underrepresented individuals in these fields, we aim to inspire and motivate our listeners to pursue their passions and make a positive impact on the ...
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This podcast is an experiment in human flourishing; an excuse to connect with outstanding folks (changemakers, achievers and thinkers) across fields deep dive into what makes them unique and what makes them tick. Guests include Kunal Shah, Sridhar Vembu, Ankur Warikoo, Shradha Sharma, Nithin Kamath. New episode out every other Sunday! Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed during the series are solely personal and do not necessarily represent those of my company / employers.
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Are you a homeschool parent, a teacher or a tutor who wants to better understand Classical Education? Do you want to excel as an educator and hone your craft? Then this weekly podcast is for you! Learn how Classical Education can inspire your lessons, lead to flourishing students, and bring about positive transformation for you and those you impact. Join veteran educator Crystal Joy Campbell in CLASSICAL MATTERS for thoughts, ideas and insights to take yourself to a new level.
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How can parents really help their children succeed at school — without relying on fads or conflicting advice? I’m Chris Battle, a teacher, tutor, and director of a tutoring centre in Bedford, UK. For over twenty years, I’ve worked with children and families to understand what truly drives progress in learning. My approach combines classroom experience with research in psychology, behavioural genetics, and cognitive science, giving parents practical, evidence-based insights they can use at ho ...
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Five-time winner of Best Education Podcast in the Podcast Awards. Grammar Girl provides short, friendly tips to improve your writing and feed your love of the English language. Whether English is your first language or your second language, these grammar, punctuation, style, and business tips will make you a better and more successful writer. Grammar Girl is a Quick and Dirty Tips podcast.
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The UK Educators Community podcast features interviews with Educators and Business Experts. Learn from Educators at different stages of their business as they share specific tips to help, guide and support others looking to do similar. Explore the challenges faced by others. Learn about leadership, delegation, mindset and growth. Access business expert insight – keep pen and paper to hand to write down top tips and points of inspiration! Join the UK Educators Community on FB: https://www.fac ...
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An inspiring tutor, 'New York System' hot dogs, and 'queen spotting.'
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25:111139. In this bonus discussion with Martha Barnette back in March, we look at Martha's pivotal twelve-year journey with a polyglot tutor who transformed her understanding of ancient Greek, starting with the etymology of "Oedipus." We also look at her beekeeping adventures, including the unknown-to-me history of the term 'queen bee' and a unique boo…
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Why Brits eat biscuits and Americans eat cookies. Why brands keep nouning everything. Hamster alert.
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17:46This week, in honor of National Cookie Day, we look at the vocabulary split between British and American English, including the differences between a cookie and a biscuit, and the two meanings of "pudding." Then, we look at anthimeria, the advertising trend of turning one part of speech into another, as in the slogan "Together makes progress." The …
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Dr. Robin Harwick is the founder and director of The Pearl Remote Democratic High School—an international, online school reimagining education for youth pushed out of mainstream systems. A lifelong educator, researcher, and creator of healing-centered programs, she combines lived experience with academic rigor to disrupt the status quo. Her work ch…
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Rob Drummond on languaging and our fluid speaking identities
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18:36In this bonus conversation with Rob Drummond from back in June, he and I get into the fascinating concept of "languaging" — the idea that speaking is an active process we use to constantly shape and project our identities. Rob explains how our "speaking identities" are incredibly fluid, changing based on context, audience, and even the language we'…
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The sinful fork (and other dinner-table surprises)
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14:491136. This week, we go full Thanksgiving, talking about the origin of butter knives, forks, and more. You'll love all the tidbits you can share with your family or friends during dinner. 🔗 Share your familect recording via Speakpipe, by calling 833-214-4475 (or via WhatsApp chat.) 🔗 Watch my LinkedIn Learning writing courses. 🔗 Subscribe to the new…
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Jez Alborough: Children's Author on Creativity & Inspiration
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48:52Jez Alborough is the author and illustrator of over 45 books for children. His Eddy and the Bear trilogy (which began with the much loved WHERE’S MY TEDDY in 1992) has sold nearly four and a half million copies and was made into a Bafta award-winning animated television special and series. DUCK IN THE TRUCK (1999) heralded the start of another best…
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Why print dictionaries still matter, with Peter Sokolowski
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35:311135. This week, we talk with Peter Sokolowski, editor at large at Merriam-Webster, about the new print 12th Collegiate Dictionary. We look at why print still matters, how the dictionary used lookup data to decide which words to drop (least looked-up compounds), and the importance of serendipity when researching words in a physical book. Find Peter…
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Personification in language and AI. Dictums, maxims, and proverbs. Expensitive.
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17:261134. This week, we look at the poetic power of personification (the language quirk that gives human traits to nonhuman things) and why style guides advise against using it for AI. Then, we look at the different names for common sayings, defining a proverb and breaking down the four main types: maxim, adage, dictum, and truism. The personification …
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For Dyslexic Parents: A wordless picture book making StoryTime fun - Silent Snow
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46:22Kirsty Heap is an executive coach, keynote speaker, and neurodiversity advocate who helps individuals and organisations create environments where people can truly thrive. Drawing on her lived experience of dyslexia, she empowers business owners and leaders to understand their strengths, build confidence, and grow sustainably. Kirsty is also the aut…
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The secret rules of crossword puzzles, with Natan Last
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29:161133. This week, crossword pro Natan Last talks about his book "Across the Universe." We look at the technical and cultural differences between American and British puzzle styles and the secrets that will surprise you about how clues are written and edited. We also look at "crosswordese," the long submission process for the “New York Times,” and th…
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How '23 skidoo' & 'at sixes and sevens' are related to '6-7.'
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18:091132. This week, in honor of Dictionary.com choosing "6-7" as its Word of the Year, we look at the origin of other number phrases: "23 skidoo" and "at sixes and sevens." 🔗 Share your familect recording in a WhatsApp chat. 🔗 Watch my LinkedIn Learning writing courses. 🔗 Subscribe to the newsletter. 🔗 Take our advertising survey. 🔗 Get the edited tra…
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Digital Seatbelts: Making Broadband Safer for Children with Network-Level Parental Controls
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45:09Mashood Ahmad is the CEO and founder of Gigabit IQ, an award-winning UK broadband provider dedicated to delivering safer, smarter, and faster internet through fully managed Wi-Fi and industry-leading online safety tools. A recognised voice in digital inclusion and child online protection, Mashood is a Council Member at ISPA UK and a vocal advocate …
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Ep 5: ”My Child Finds Shakespeare Pointless — Should I Complain to the School?”
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9:18If your child says Shakespeare is “boring” or “makes no sense,” don’t panic — and don’t rush to complain.In this episode, Chris Battle shares how parents can turn frustration into curiosity. Discover practical ways to help your child connect with challenging texts, work with their teacher, and see that struggling to understand something difficult i…
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What a ‘Science' magazine experiment says about the future of AI in journalism, with Abigail Eisenstadt
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23:531131. This week, we talk with ‘Science' magazine senior writer Abigail Eisenstadt about her team's year-long experiment testing ChatGPT's ability to summarize research papers. We look at their methodology, the limitations they realized, and their main finding: that AI could “transcribe” scientific studies but failed to “translate” them with context…
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What Roman togas have to do with today's elections. 'Home in' versus 'hone in.'
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16:051130. This week, we look at words related to elections, and then I help you remember the difference between "home in" and "hone in" with a tip that includes a shocking historical tidbit about spiders. 🔗 Share your familect recording in a WhatsApp chat. 🔗 Watch my LinkedIn Learning writing courses. 🔗 Subscribe to the newsletter. 🔗 Take our advertisi…
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Free Music Education for All Students: Digital Resources & Live Performances | Aurora Orchestra
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41:21Aurora Orchestra’s creative learning programme supports teachers to bring rich musical education and experiences to all children. The Aurora Classroom programme encompasses: digital resources for primary and secondary schools flexible cross-curricular resources for SEND settings training for teachers from our team of experts world-class programme o…
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Finding the true history of words, with Ben Zimmer
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26:521129. This week, we talk with Ben Zimmer about the linguistic detective work of antedating words — finding earlier usages than those published in dictionaries. We look at the surprising origins of "Ms.," "scallywag," and the baseball history of "jazz." Find Ben on his website: Benzimmer.com Vietnam Graffiti Project at Texas Tech's Vietnam Center: h…
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‘Ghost words’ and their history. Rules for ‘between’ and ‘among.’ Wilsoning.
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14:021128. This week, in honor of Halloween, we look at “ghost words” and phrases, from “ghost runners” in baseball to “ghost forests” made by earthquakes. We also look at the difference between “between” and “among” for collective groups. Episodes mentioned in this episode: 734 - Ghost Words 1056 - How to be a ghostwriter, with Dan Gerstein 🔗 Share you…
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STEM Identity, AI Powered Learning, Career Readiness with SmartLab
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44:26Dr. Jennifer Berry doesn't just talk about STEM—she redefines how student see themselves in it. As a leading voice in inclusive STEM education, Dr. Berry champions a powerful idea: STEM identity is not something students are born with—it's something they build. As the CEO of SmartLab, she is dedicated to bridging the gap between today's classrooms …
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Episode 307 – MIPCOM, Solo Parenting, & the Fine Line Between Providence and Coincidence
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39:22This week on First Off, we unpack an incredible trip to MIPCOM—what we saw, who we met, and how global storytelling is evolving. We also dive into the realities of solo parenting, the emotional and logistical challenges, and how it shapes our creative drive. Then, a deep look at two powerful projects from Joseph’s company: 🎬 The short film S.O.S. –…
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How to be a ‘feisty freelancer,’ with Suzanne Bowness
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28:091127. This week, we talk with Suzanne Bowness about creating a successful life as a writer. We look at high-value industries that are good targets for freelance work and the best job titles to pitch. Suzanne provides practical advice on tracking projects and follow-ups and explains why established freelancers should use their downtime to experiment…
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021 Building a Strong 1AC and Crafting Meaningful Harms in Team Policy Debate
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25:08Master the First Affirmative Construction (1AC) in Team Policy Debate In this episode, Tia Hain delves into crafting a solid first affirmative construction (1AC) for Team Policy Debate, geared specifically for Classical Conversations Challenge 1 students. The tutorial covers the essential steps, including introductions, definitions, harms, the plan…
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Shakespeare's ‘wherefore’ and other false friends. The language of fear. A Tom.
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17:101126. This week, we look at words for fear and why "wherefore" doesn't mean what many people think it means. The false friends segment was written by Karen Lunde, a career writer and editor. These days, she designs websites for solo business owners who care about both words and visuals. Find her at chanterellemarketingstudio.com. 🔗 Share your famil…
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Let Play Lead the Day - Championing children’s freedom to play
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37:52Ben Case is part of the Tapestry education team and a former primary and early years teacher. He works closely with settings to support their use of Tapestry and believes tech is only successful if you bring staff with you. As a teacher Ben regularly presented at TeachMeet Sussex and he now helps to host the Tapestry podcast, writes for education p…
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Why Q needs U and how hieroglyphics created our alphabet, with Danny Bate
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37:491125. This week, we talk with linguist and author Danny Bate about his book, "Why Q Needs U." We look at the ancient origins of our alphabet, tracing its conceptual leap from Egyptian hieroglyphs to symbols that represent sounds. Danny explains the "acrophonic principle" (one sound from a picture) and why the letter A was originally a consonant, no…
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Ep 4: “My Year 2 Child Still Can’t Read — and Everyone Else Seems Ahead”
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9:10If your Year 2 child still can’t read — or struggles even to sound out simple words — you’re not alone.Many parents feel anxious, frustrated, and unsure how to help when reading just doesn’t “click.”In this episode, Chris Battle explains why that happens, what phonics really does inside a child’s brain, and how anxiety and frustration at home can m…
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The political, royal and obscene meanings of blue. The differences in ‘plumb’ and plum.’
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15:101124. This week, we look at blue idioms, including the political history of "blue states," the medical reason for being "blue in the face," and the astronomical reason for a "blue moon." Then, we look at the difference between 'plumb' (with a B), and 'plum' (without a B). 🔗 Share your familect recording in a WhatsApp chat. 🔗 Watch my LinkedIn Learn…
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Closing the Attainment Gap: How AI Tutors Are Scaling Quality Math Education - Third Space Learning
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45:18The AI maths tutor that gets pupils reasoning out loud. Third Space Learning believe an AI tutor should do more than just generate questions and mark answers. What if it could provide scaffolded support according to knowledge gaps, speaking to students and encouraging them to verbalise their reasoning as they go? What if every pupil who needs it co…
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020 Team Policy Debate Part 3 - Navigating the Affirmative Side
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17:14In Episode 20 of the podcast 'Team Policy Debate Part 3: Navigating the Affirmative Side,' Tia Hain breaks down the fundamentals of arguing for a policy change as the affirmative team, specifically tailored for beginners in Classical Conversations Challenge 1. The episode covers critical components such as stock issues (topicality, significance, ha…
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Ep 3: My Child Isn’t Doing Well in GCSE Maths — and I’m Worried They Won’t Pass
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9:43My Child Isn’t Doing Well in GCSE Maths — and I’m Worried They Won’t Pass. They Say They’ve Revised by Watching YouTube Videos — But How Can You Learn Maths from a Video?Many teenagers insist they’ve “revised” by watching YouTube tutorials, but GCSE Maths isn’t a spectator sport. It’s procedural — like learning to drive — and real understanding onl…
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Ep 2: Why Your Child Refuses Homework — and What to Do About It
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8:44When your once-eager child suddenly digs in their heels over homework, it can feel personal — but it isn’t. In this episode, teacher and tutor Chris Battle explores why homework resistance is so common around Year 4–5 and what parents can do to turn conflict into calm, productive routine.Drawing on insights from behavioural science and two decades …
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Teacher and tutor Chris Battle explains why much of today’s educational advice misses the mark. Drawing on science and two decades of experience, he shows how real learning begins when parents understand each child’s unique aptitudes and strengths.By Chris Battle
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The fight for the modern dictionary, with Stefan Fatsis
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32:521123. This week, we talk with author and self-described “word freak” Stefan Fatsis about his book "Unabridged." He shares his experience embedding at Merriam-Webster to become a lexicographer, sharing the contrast between the company's 1940s headquarters and the modern digital business. We look at the tension between updating old words (like the su…
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