Andy and Jed discuss what the theme music for their podcast should be before shifting to their voting experiences and frustrations with the current political landscape. The conversation delves into polarizing views on education, highlighting voter behavior differences, the impact of California politics, and significant historical events influencing…

In this conversation, Andy and Jed discuss a range of topics related to education policies and the role of teacher unions, particularly reflecting on experiences in Oaxaca, Mexico and the United States. Jed shares his observations about the strong presence and activities of teacher unions in Oaxaca, contrasting them with unions in the U.S. The disc…

Andy and Jed explore the intersection of education and politics in a rapidly changing landscape. They start by analyzing the Democratic Party's surprising silence on education during their convention, delving into why education has become a party splitter and how this could affect upcoming elections. The conversation then shifts to Kamala Harris' r…

In this thought-provoking episode, Andy Rotherham and Jed Wallace are joined by Lynne Graziano from Bellwether Education Partners to dive deep into the complexities and inconsistencies of adolescent laws across the United States. Using Bellwether's new "Edge of Seventeen" report as a cornerstone, this discussion covers a wide range of topics from t…

This week Andy and I start out debriefing the ASU-GSV conference and explore why the open and optimistic spirit of that gathering feels so at odds with the vibe that prevails across much of ed reform these days. That leads to a discussion about Andy’s widely read article about ed reformers needing to buck up and realize the progress that has been m…

Jed and Andy record WonkyFolk's first live session as they keynote at the Charter Growth Fund. WonkyFolk's first live episode discusses the vital role of charter schools and civic engagement in advocating for education reform, particularly within African American and Hispanic communities. Jed and Andy delve into policy-making dynamics, the influenc…

This week, Andy and I are talking about the furries, a fiscal cliff, higher education, and trade schools. You can also watch it on YouTube. Show Notes: https://eduwonk.substack.com/p/theyre-furious-in-oklahoma-plus-baesler https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/01/17/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-announces-improv…

Greetings, CharterFolk! This week, Andy and I are talking with Nina Rees, President and CEO of the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, regarding charter schools and the American Dream. For those of you who would prefer a video recording, we provide a link to YouTube. This week some of the topics include: Introductions (00:01) One of the g…

Greetings, CharterFolk! This week, Andy and I are talking with David Griffith, Associate Director of Research at the Thomas B. Fordham Institute, regarding The Education Competition Index: Quantifying competitive pressure in America’s 125 largest school districts, which indicates the death of traditional public schools has been greatly exaggerated.…

Greetings, CharterFolk! This week, Andy and I are focused on a Thanksgiving theme. We are talking about what we are thankful for over the last year, personally and professionally, as well as traditions and new results. For those of you who would prefer a video recording, we provide a link to YouTube as well. This week some of the topics include: We…

Greetings, CharterFolk! Greetings, CharterFolk! This is the second WonkyFolk where Andy is talking while Jed is walking the Camino Trail with his wife, Amy. Andy and Cara Fitzpatrick, an editor at Chalkbeat and a Pulitzer Prize winner for Local Reporting in 2016 for a series about school segregation, talk school choice history and school choice tod…

This week Andy is talking while Jed is walking…hiking the Camino Trail with his wife, Amy. Andy is talking with Morgan Polikoff, Associate Professor of Education at the University of Southern California(USC)’s Rossier School of Education. Their conversation focuses on public opinion on education, particularly parent opinion, and the similarities an…

This week, Andy and I are talking with Lakisha Young, the Founder and CEO of The Oakland REACH, and Heather Harding, Ed.D, the Executive Director of the Campaign for a Shared Future. Our conversation focuses on the difficult judgment calls parents and advocates are having to make as they attempt to retain focus on the learning needs of students ami…

Andy and Jed are talking about traveling and the fun of summer, their two mystery guests for the next WonkyFolk, and finding educational common ground via the juxtaposition of partisan politics and genuine educational accomplishments in Virginia. And for those of you who would prefer a video recording, we provide a link to YouTube as well. This wee…

This week, Andy and I are talking about the Supreme Court denial to hear Charter Day School, Inc. v. Peltier “(wherein the plaintiffs justified their restrictive dress code by asserting that girls are ‘fragile vessels)”, other Supreme Court cases, the science of reading, and Moms for Liberty. This week some of the topics we discuss include the foll…

This week, Andy and I are talking with Macke Raymond, the director of the Center for Research on Education Outcomes (CREDO) regarding CREDO’s As a Matter of Fact: National Charter School Study III, which is the third installment of a multi-decade study examining the academic progress of students enrolled in charter schools compared with those enrol…

Can't take yes for an answer: what the teachers' unions and DeSantis have in common. This week some of the topics we discuss include the following: Can’t say yes to equity and excellence (00:01:10) Can’t say yes to providing parents with timely access to results or resources and tools to support their kids in mitigating pandemic learning losses (00…

Amnesia about A Nation at Risk. Amnesia about Covid responses. And Jed wishing he could have amnesia about the King’s game on April 30, 2023. ---------- This week some of the topics we discuss include the following: The 40th Anniversary of report, “A Nation at Risk: The Imperative for Educational Reform” (00:01:59) Why the American economy has been…

This week some of the topics we discuss include the following: We introduce ourselves (00:00:00) Reactions to the 2023 Chicago mayoral election results (00:02:39) Thoughts regarding the 2023 Denver mayoral election, which has two strong charter candidates in a June runoff (00:12:35) Gutsy mental health moves (00.20.50) The Biden Administration’s nu…

This week some of the topics we discuss include the following: Why are we making WonkyFolk Reactions to Nashville and trends we often miss at tragic moments like this The commonalities and differences facing public education in Los Angeles and Chicago Andy’s recommendation of the best read to prepare educators The changes that ChatGPT may or may no…

New Episode of my mix series.

The Mighty Wonky Disco Show is back, sorry for the break... long story... but it's back and it's back monthly.

Episode 7 of my mix series, another one aimed at the dance floor and a lot of tracks I've been playing recently.

Sorry for the brief hiatus, but we're back and will be back regularly again. This one is definitely aimed at the dance floor, so put on your dancing slippers.

After a brief hiatus, I'm back with Episode 5 of my mix series 'The Mighty Wonky Disco Show'. This will now be coming every month.

This Podcast comes from me noticing how judgemental we as human are. Is a habit that we could all do with changing. I would love a kinder world, wouldn't you?

Just a short session to highlight the importance and ease of accessing nature . To help you feel better. This is something I feel passionate about . The benefits are never ending. Enjoy. Bex.x

This episode is a look at anxiety and how to take control. Facing and focusing on what is causing the Emotion,aids us in learning how to cope with Anxiety. Try Grounding when you get overwhelmed. Take care. Bex.x

This episode is to help you think about your emotions and feelings . Learn to identify them and to act appropriately. I will also put some help guides on the Wonky well-being Facebook page to help you . Thanks for listening. Bex

This episode is to help you be kind and caring to Yourself. Just as being understanding to others ,we should also treat ourselves with compassion. It's so important to our Mental Well-being. Therapists aid.com (2020) is mentioned here as they Published a Acronym ACCEPTS... I have used it to illustrate how to cope in difficult times. Thanks for list…

This is my first ever Podcast, so I'm learning. It's a introduction to finding a stronger happier Self. Over the coming weeks I would like to give you tips and ways of coping with life. So join me in a discovery of the real you. I will add an episode each week and I'm looking forward to getting to know each of you.…

My monthly mix is back, getting my funk on with this. Uplifting and seriously groovy disco and house. Loveface - Tell Me [Loveface Music] The Patchouli Brothers - Man Problems [Re-Loved] JKriv, The Disco Machine - Make It Hot (Ray Mang's High Pressure Dub) [File Under Disco] The Brothers Macklovitch - I Can Call You [Fools Gold] Horse Meat Disco fe…

The third instalment of my new mix series, starting disco and ending with some pumping house.

Episode 2 of my new mix series, The Mighty Wonky Disco Show. This is dedicated to Horse Meat Disco, it's the kind of set I'd play there on a Sunday night at The Eagle in London - One of my absolute favourite places to play in the world.

This is my new mix series coming fortnightly. It's a chance for me to dive deep into my record collection. There's an African Disco and a Prince special coming too. Wilson Pickett - Don't Underestimate The Power Of Love Sweet Talk - Stomp And Buck Dance (Mighty Mouse Edit) Sister Sledge - He's the Greatest Dancer (Sam Redmore Edit) Mighty Mouse - B…

One of my favourite interviews from last year was this one with Manu Bennett, star of The Shannara Chronicles, Arrow and more. For tickets to MCM, check out their site at www.mcmcomiccon.com/london And, if you are wanting to come and join in the conversation with us on Discord, then please do: https://www.wonkyspanner.com/discord We'll be back soon…

On this week's show I caught up with James Lundy, organiser of Edinburgh Comic Con to talk about the history of the event, what's happening at this year's event, his five films for our NerdVsWorld list and more. You can find out more about the convention and order tickets from http://www.herocomicshop.com/HEROCON/SBA/tickets.html We'll be back soon…

On this week's show we chat to Milo Cawthorne: Power Ranger, Axe Weilding Metaller and much more. You can watch the awesome Deathgasm on Amazon Prime https://www.amazon.co.uk/Deathgasm-Milo-Cawthorne/dp/B019EAOPT8 (if you have prime membership that is). For tickets and more details on SFW8 checkout http://www.scifiweekender.com We'll be back soon w…

We recently caught up with B and Annie ahead of this year's 23rd SF Ball in Southampton to find out what to expect at this years event, some discussion around the hopes for Star Trek Discovery, The joys of conventions, life as The Trekologist and much, much more. For more details on the event and for tickets, check out the pages at http://www.sfbev…

We caught up with the original cast of BBC3's groundbreaking drama/comedy/supernatural thriller at MCM London Comic con, Lenora Crichlow, Aidan Turner and Russell Tovey. Listen to their experiences filming the show, dealing with fellow humans in reality and much more. You can also hear this and many more videos on our YouTube channel at https://www…

Welcome to 2016 and what we're gonna say is the first episode of Season Two of The WonkyCast. This week's show is the full press panel with Ian Beattie (Meryn Trant), Eugene Simon (Lancel Lannister) and Ian McElhinney (Barristan Selmy) from Game of Thrones As well as listening to it as a podcast you can see the full video on our YouTube channel at …

This week's WonkyCast is an interview with Merrin Dungey and Victoria Smurfit, also known as Ursula and Cruella De Vil in Once Upon A Time. For more details on Once Upon A Time check out the official pages on the abc website at http://abc.go.com/shows/once-upon-a-time To find out more about Nine Worlds head over to https://nineworlds.co.uk/ And for…

In possibly one of my favourite interviews so far this year, we talk to author Seanan McGuire about her books, faeries, epidemiology, vaccination and more. Keep an eye on the site over the next few weeks for reviews of Seanan's books. In the meantime you can follow Seanan on Twitter at https://twitter.com/seananmcguire and check out her website at …

Hello again Interwebs. On this week's show we chat with the very lovely Kit Cox about convention climate change, pigeons that won't take sweets from strangers, steampunk and much more. For more information about Kit, check out his website http://www.kitcox.com , like him on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/KitCoxAuthor?fref=ts or follow him on …

This week's show is our interview with Renée Felice Smith, Emily Wickersham and Barrett Foa from NCIS and NCIS LA at last month's MCM London Comic Con. Don't forget to check out our new YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2PXG2WsTtbyOXSmsB-cGNA for exclusive videos. For details on MCM and their forthcoming conventions check out the…

With the final season of Falling Skies due to start later this month, we caught up with Moon Bloodgood, Will Patton and Drew Roy at MCM London. They gave us a bit of a taste of what it's been like working on the show for the last five years, some of their highlights and some hints at what's yet to come. For more information on Falling Skies, check …

We had the pleasure of catching up with the author of The Dresden Files and the Codex Alera series at this year's Eastercon. We talk about both of those series, his new Steam Opera novel, the future of the Dresden Files on TV, being a gamer and much more. For more information about upcoming Jim Butcher novels check out http://www.orbitbooks.net/ To…

This week's show is the full interview and Q&A with James Cosmo recorded at this year's Sci Fi Weekender 6. Tickets are now on sale for next year's event and they are selling fast. https://www.scifiweekender.com/tickets/ Blatant self promotion continues. You can now buy Killer Bees from Outer Space which features Return to the Kingdom of the Shadow…

This week's show is a recording of Emma interviewing Julian Glover at this year's Sci Fi Weekender 6. Bookings are now open for SFW7 at https://www.scifiweekender.com/tickets/ and they are going fast. Jupiter level VIP are already sold out, so get your deposits in if you want to be part of the fun next year. You can also check out our review of the…