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In a discussion to combat the use of AI by students, Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with educator, author, and technology specialist Mindy Bingham about the shift of many educators to writing and workbooks to show a student’s mastery. They also discuss how writing aids in the cognitive process - something no AI model can replicate.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with Christine Elgersma, Senior Editor of Learning Content Strategy at Common Sense Media, about how parents and caregivers can help students of all ages curate their digital footprint and think about the repercussions of their actions before posting.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with Ryan Quinn, Education and Policy Reporter for “Inside Higher Ed,” about the “Do No Harm” provision of the “Big Beautiful Bill” that calls for the elimination of federal student aid for any college degree that cannot show that it earns more than a student with only a high school diploma.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with Certified Academic Language Therapist and Dyslexia Therapist, Faye Bankler Casell about diagnosis and treatment options available to parents and caregivers regarding their children with dyslexia. They discuss home remedies they can use without relying solely on the school or district.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with Education Reporter for the Hechinger Report, Rachel Fradette, about the growing interest in microschools and whether they can be a viable alternative for families and school districts to turn to when seeking the best educational landscape for their children.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with award-winning author and certified executive coach, L. Michelle Smith, about her new book, “Call and Response - 10 Leadership Lessons from the Black Church”. They cover topics such as mental health and making meaningful connections and the importance of properly naming your emotions in the moment - a talent even adults have difficulty with.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with photographer and award-winning author Andrea Simon about her new book, “Did You Have the Life You Wanted?”, and they discuss how historic societal events can shape our life decisions, as well as the importance of friendships and other positive relationships in helping us deal with the realizations of our decisions.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with author and entrepreneur Alicia McKenzie about her new book, “These ABC’s Belong to Me!”, that shows ways to help children (and adults) rethink the negative words they may use towards one another or themselves. It serves as a reminder that we need to be more patient and empathetic and not react so quickly. 

Kevin Boston-Hill talks with educator and Amazon best-selling author Keshawn Dodds about the themes present in his “Menzuo” book series and how to encourage students to read and write for themselves.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with long time educator, author, and Long Island native Denise Leary about her new book, “My Father Said I Love You Every Day of Your Life”. They cover topics such as living in foster care and adoption, dealing with hardship and heartache as a preteen, and the importance of building legacy - all with the common thread of the importance of dads in a child’s life.

After interviewing the leaders of PETA’s TeachKind curriculum, Kevin Boston-Hill now gets to sit down with the TeachKind 2025 Elementary School Teacher of the Year, Nicole Rivera, about how she incorporates the TeachKind lessons in her classroom and how she introduces a Vegan lifestyle to her students - including having a turkey-less holiday dinner.

Kevin Boston-Hill invites back to the classroom, linguist Dr. Coral Hoh, who has made groundbreaking progress in recognizing and treating learning disorders, including dyslexia, to discuss how artificial intelligence can be used to provide hope to students with dyslexia.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with the CEO and Curriculum Architect of Technovation, Tara Chklovski, about how to support teachers in using Artificial Intelligence to teach their students and encourage entry into the STEM fields, especially with underserved populations.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with Samantha Crowe, Associate Director of Science Education for PETA’s TeachKind, about the new product - Kind Frog - a silicone-based alternative to using actual frogs for dissection. The shift not only saves schools and districts money, but teaches students empathy and addresses student mental health.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with author and PhD student Heather Colley about her new book, The Gilded Butterfly Effect, that deals with the not-so-good social aspect of higher education and what students can do to not lose themselves in the social atmosphere.