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Karen Vaites
Manage episode 482481690 series 1941474
Karen Vaites, a children's literacy advocate, discusses the current state of education, the role of media, and the importance of early literacy. She highlights the decline in education reporting and the impact of political discourse on public trust in schools. Vaites emphasizes the need for effective literacy strategies, particularly in states that have shown improvement, and offers practical advice for parents to foster literacy in their children.
Karen and Jason explores the profound impact of early musical exposure on children's development, the importance of unlocking their potential through diverse learning experiences, and the challenges posed by AI and social media in education. They discuss how children are capable of more than we often expect and the need for a balanced approach to technology in their lives. Get bonus content on Patreon
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136 episodes
Manage episode 482481690 series 1941474
Karen Vaites, a children's literacy advocate, discusses the current state of education, the role of media, and the importance of early literacy. She highlights the decline in education reporting and the impact of political discourse on public trust in schools. Vaites emphasizes the need for effective literacy strategies, particularly in states that have shown improvement, and offers practical advice for parents to foster literacy in their children.
Karen and Jason explores the profound impact of early musical exposure on children's development, the importance of unlocking their potential through diverse learning experiences, and the challenges posed by AI and social media in education. They discuss how children are capable of more than we often expect and the need for a balanced approach to technology in their lives. Get bonus content on Patreon
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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