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Kevin P. Chavous

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Attorney | Author | Stride Inc. President| former DC Councilmember| “What I Want To Know¨ Podcast Host| All Kids Can Learn

Washington, DC
Joined July 2009
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Kevin P. Chavous
7 years
We all need to embrace the belief that all kids can learn.
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The Epoch Times
7 years
America is in an #Education crisis. An estimated ⅔ of US high school graduates are neither career, nor college ready. #SchoolChoice advocate @KevinPChavous explains how to offer children educational options better tailored to them and their realities.
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Kevin P. Chavous
6 months
This week on What I Want to Know— Is school choice a threat to public education, or a path to real equity? John Schilling joins me to explain the federal scholarship tax credit, why it’s not an education bill, and what’s really at stake. Full episode → https://t.co/TicFLjY0O6
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Kevin P. Chavous
6 months
We’d never say “I can’t read” and shrug—so why do we accept “I’m not a math person”? Rebecka Peterson says the problem isn’t ability. It’s how we teach it—and how we show up. Full convo: https://t.co/VxI9pZX4K8 #MathMindset #WhatIWantToKnow #RebeckaPeterson
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Kevin P. Chavous
6 months
Being a teacher is one of the few jobs that can change a life forever. In this encore episode, 2023 Nat’l Teacher of the Year Rebecka Peterson shares what it means to teach with joy—even when the system makes it hard. 🎧 https://t.co/VxI9pZX4K8 #WhatIWantToKnow #STEM #Teachers
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Kevin P. Chavous
6 months
Summer’s coming—and I'm revisiting what makes a great summer program. Watch the ecore episode here: https://t.co/MZQuAEgPur
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Kevin P. Chavous
6 months
More than 50% of the academic achievement gap between low- and high-income students stems from summer activities. In this clip, I discuss with Aaron Dworkin, CEO of @summerlearning, what makes a summer program exceptional. Watch: https://t.co/MZQuAEgPur
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Kevin P. Chavous
7 months
Today’s teens learn by doing, not just being told. That’s why platforms like Tallo work—they help students explore careers like they explore everything else: digitally, visually, interactively. Full convo on #WIWTK 🎧 https://t.co/z4UjnNYTS2
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Kevin P. Chavous
7 months
The real skill teens need? Not picking a major— Learning how to talk about themselves and explore what fits. On #WIWTK, @allisondanielsen shares the practical steps every student should take before choosing a path. 🎧 Watch: https://t.co/z4UjnNYTS2
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Kevin P. Chavous
7 months
Is outdated advice hindering teens' future planning? In this episode of What I Want to Know, we examine the flaws in current methods and suggest improvements for parents and educators. Full discussion here: https://t.co/Rtp2t5W9DN #CareerGuidance #FutureReady
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Kevin P. Chavous
7 months
We tell 17-year-olds to choose a career for life—then wonder why they’re overwhelmed. Allison Danielsen joined me on #WIWTK to talk about better paths, real skills, and why one decision shouldn’t define your future. Watch here: https://t.co/z4UjnNYTS2"
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Kevin P. Chavous
7 months
There’s a lot of talk about how tech will disrupt our lives. In special education, it’s already making things better. I spoke with Jenny Kendall about tools that help teachers support students—sometimes before they even ask for help. 🎧 Listen here: https://t.co/B1WqaxpzqC"
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Kevin P. Chavous
7 months
Not every child thrives in a traditional classroom. Can virtual learning and IEPs help students with special needs succeed? This is what I wanted to know in my conversation with Jenny Kendall from Stride, Inc. https://t.co/B1WqaxpzqC
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Kevin P. Chavous
8 months
This week,I spoke with Jenny Kendall about effectively supporting special needs students online. 🎧 Listen here: https://t.co/B1WqaxpzqC
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Kevin P. Chavous
8 months
AI can write our homework, our proposals—even our tweets. But if it does everything, what skills do we lose? I spoke with @jryoung about this on #WIWTK. 🎧 Listen here: https://t.co/1iQlfuYwMj
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Kevin P. Chavous
8 months
Education trends often promise progress—but the ripple effects matter. From MOOCs to AI in the classroom, not every innovation lands the way we think. Jeffrey Young joins us this week on #WIWTK Listen here: https://t.co/kXMTxGmWbB
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Kevin P. Chavous
8 months
Kids are creating TikTok reels, so why not leverage this for learning? 📚🎥 Eric Olsen has his students make “You’re the Teacher” reels instead of traditional exams, boosting info retention to 80% versus just 20%. Check out more: https://t.co/Ihlc9dW46F #EdTech
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Kevin P. Chavous
8 months
Have you heard of Glyphics? 🎲 It’s like Pictionary for non-artists! Use pre-made pieces to create words, making STEM fun and hands-on. I chatted with Eric Olsen about fostering creativity and excitement for problem-solving in education. Listen here: https://t.co/Ihlc9dW46F
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Kevin P. Chavous
9 months
🎙️The right tutor doesn’t just teach—they connect. In What I Want to Know, I spoke with Jennifer Moore on how K12 Tutoring makes learning click. 🔗 https://t.co/WJ5Wr9XgwT #Tutoring #Education #PersonalizedLearning
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Kevin P. Chavous
9 months
Every parent knows:"Eat your veggies because they're healthy" doesn’t work. Neither does "Read this because it's important." Kids need stories that pull them in.That’s exactly what Jesse Byrd is doing. 🎥 Watch now: https://t.co/sKJlsv6jPO #Storytelling #WIWTK
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