Based on the forthcoming book "17 18 19: Redshirting Education" by John Chavez Bio of John Chavez https://www.facebook.com/171819Book/ Retired 20+ year High Educator, 27 years as a Football & Baseball Coach, Currently TV High School Football Commentator. Father of three adult sons, older two have graduated from college, youngest a sophomore in college. Podcast voices created by NotebookLM
Unlock the secrets of third-grade literacy and its vital link to future success with our expert guest, who shares incredible insights into the transformative journey from "learning to read" to "reading to learn." Discover how early reading mastery lays the foundation for academic achievement across all subjects, and explore the challenges that arise when children lack proficiency by third grade. We...
What if the secret to your child's high school success started with the simple act of tidying up or fostering a love for learning? Join us as we explore the foundational skills children need from an early age to excel in high school and beyond. We promise you'll gain insights into how tasks like organizing and nurturing curiosity can pave the way for academic and social proficiency. Our discussion extends to...
Unlock the secrets to transforming both reading and writing into engaging and powerful experiences for learners of all ages. Discover how simple strategies like reading aloud can do wonders for focus and stress reduction, while active reading techniques turn passive reading into an interactive adventure. We promise you'll gain insights into selecting books that captivate and how everyday activities can enhance re...
What if giving your child an extra year before kindergarten could set them up for lifelong success? In this episode, we explore the intriguing concept of redshirting and its potential to enhance not just academic performance but social and emotional growth as well. Backed by research from reputable sources like the Journal of Educational Psychology and the National Bureau of Economic Research, we discuss how this deci...
Unlock the secrets to equipping children with the skills they need for a lifetime of success beyond just academics. Ever wonder why some kids thrive while others struggle? We promise that by the end of this episode, you'll understand the critical role of reading fluency by third grade, the foundational importance of early math and spatial reasoning, and the ways in which curiosity and informed citizenship can be ...
Can slowing down be the secret to getting ahead in life? Join us as we explore this provocative idea with John Chavez, a veteran educator with over two decades of experience. John shares his game-changing 17, 18, 19 approach and discusses the vital years before college. Discover how the developmental differences among students in the same grade can significantly impact their readiness for college and adulthood. It&apo...
What if starting first grade a year later could change the trajectory of a child's entire educational journey? Join us as we explore this bold idea with John Chavez, author of "17, 18, 19, Redshirting Education." Discover how delaying school entry might enhance social development, maturity, and even high school graduation rates. We dig into the crucial role of mastering multiplication by third grade and...
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Football’s funniest family duo — Jason Kelce of the Philadelphia Eagles and Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs — team up to provide next-level access to life in the league as it unfolds. The two brothers and Super Bowl champions drop weekly insights about the weekly slate of games and share their INSIDE perspectives on trending NFL news and sports headlines. They also endlessly rag on each other as brothers do, chat the latest in pop culture and welcome some very popular and well-known friends to chat with them. Check out new episodes every Wednesday. Follow New Heights on the Wondery App, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to new episodes early and ad-free, and get exclusive content on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. And join our new membership for a unique fan experience by going to the New Heights YouTube channel now!
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He left home as the chubby kid with a dream, a decade later, he's a touring comic with a killer set. Literally. In Wisecrack, stand-up comedian Edd Hedges returns to his hometown for a charity gig, only to find himself headlining the most terrifying night of his life. The warm welcome quickly unravels into a chilling true crime tale of a downward spiral and a town shaken by murder. When TV crime producer Jodi Tovay stumbled across Edd’s comedy set, it did more than get a few laughs, it opened the door to a years-long investigation she never saw coming. Part comedy special, part true crime thriller, Wisecrack blends punchlines with plot twists in a genre-defying ride where the laughs are real and the danger is no joke.