Modern Education

Our host Benjamin S Woodford is currently researching how bias permeates our learning process. We check in with Benjamin and his research on bias and reflect on our own tilts.

Originally aired on 28 June 2019 at KZSU Stanford.

Esther Wojcicki is a journalist, the founder of the Palo Alto High School Media Arts Program in Palo Alto and mother of three successful children.

With the release of her new book, “How to Raise Successful People: Simple Lessons for Radical Results,” we discuss with her the lessons she learned along the road of parenting.

Originally aired on 17 May 2019 at KZSU Stanford.

Love is in the air, reaching you through our airwaves that is. Love is indefinitely complicated yet an experience like no other. So we’re here to connect the research to that feeling that makes us go all squishy.

Originally aired on 10 May 2019 at KZSU Stanford.

Dr. Ron Rosenfeld has spent over 30 years of his career researching human growth hormones in efforts to understand one of the most fundamental, complex yet poorly understood of the biological processes: growth.

We talk with Dr. Rosenfeld to discuss his research breakthrough and the ethical dilemmas that consequentially stemmed from it.

Originally aired on 5 April 2019 at KZSU Stanford.

Returning guest, Felicia Darling comes on air to talk about her new book, "Teachin' It! Breakout Moves That Break Down Barriers for Community College Students." She breaks down ideas of inclusive teaching and developing skills in academic areas we struggle with, rather than avoiding them. 

Originally aired on 22 March 2019 at KZSU Stanford.

Special Guest Sue Kumleben, parent coach, parent, educator and trainer. This episode goes deep into the reasons why parent coaching is important and some of the basics on how to get started.

Originally aired on 23 February 2018 at KZSU Stanford. 

The Director of Financial Aid Karen Cooper and Loan Coordinator Brandon Shelton at Stanford University visit us in the studio to discuss those daunting questions of financial aid. So what exactly are interest rates, subsidized/unsubsidized, income-driven plan? We are here to help.

Originally aired on 8 March 2019 at KZSU Stanford. 

Modern Education discusses the college admissions scandal, thinking about ways we should move the conversation forward. 

Originally aired on 15 March 2019. 

The terms privilege to underprivileged have been used in todays dialogue to understand the basic premise, that we were not all born into the same advantages. We invited a panel of three guests to discuss their own privilege/under-privilege and how we should navigate our society with this awareness.

Originally aired on 1 March 2019 at KZSU Stanford. 

Speed reading may seem like a skill designated for the savvy-reader but it can be a skill useful in almost any career. We sat down with David Segura to share his practice tips on speed reading. 

Originally aired on 22 February 2019 at KZSU Stanford.