Classroom Conversations

About Classroom Conversations

Join Gregg D. Garner, Founder of the Academy for GOD, as he, fellow teachers and other special guests as they discuss K-12 education. Classroom Conversations explores alternative education, various methods and values placed on teaching philosophy, homework, parent involvement, extra-curriculars, and more! This podcast is for parents of K-12 students, educators, and others who are interested in considering the impact of K-12 education on the next generation through the lens of biblical faith. Season 1 can be accessed via YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Publisher

The Academy for GOD

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

5 Jul 2024

Latest episode

18 Jul 2025

Latest episodes

22 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   18 Jul 2025

   From Trendy to Tested: What We Learned at researchED NYC, Part 1

   In this episode of Classroom Conversations, we take you inside a recent professional development experience our faculty had at researchED in New York City—a global movement bridging the gap between education research and classroom practice. Unlike typical conferences driven by the latest trends, researchED empowered our teachers to think critically, lean into the science of learning, and ask one essential question: How do we know learning is actually happening? We unpack insights on why catering to student "learning styles" may not be as effective as once thought, how to use classroom data to measure real progress, and why students benefit when teachers make learning intentions clear and purposeful. Join us as we explore how evidence-informed teaching practices are transforming our classrooms and how we’re helping students move beyond compliance to genuine understanding.

2. 

   11 Jul 2025

   From Trendy to Tested: What We Learned at researchED NYC, Part 2

   In Part 2 of our special series reflecting on the researchED conference in New York City, we explore how faith and science come together in our approach to teaching and learning. This conversation isn't just for educators—it's for parents, too. We discuss how biblical wisdom calls us to be both humble and discerning in our practice, resisting the pull of educational arrogance while still setting high, healthy expectations for our students. As children of God, students are not only capable of deep understanding—they are called to pursue it. Through the lens of research and faith, we share how clarity, accountability, and purpose in the classroom can shape both the mind and the heart.

3. 

   4 Jul 2025

   Beyond the Classroom: Growing Literacy Through Home and School

   This episode explores how parents and teachers cultivate literacy in children through reading at home and school, offering tools for families to actively participate in their child's reading journey.

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 21 / 100

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Quality

29

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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