The College of Education and Human Ecology Inspire Podcast
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The Ohio State University Inspire podcast
The monthly Inspire Podcast asks Ohio State's Education and Human Ecology experts — and everyday heroes — about the issues that people encounter in life: mental and physical health, inequity, lifelong learning, raising and teaching children. To discover why ... and why not? Because hidden in our dilemmas and most complex problems are exquisite solutions.
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Religious faith is diversity, too. Higher ed should embrace it
College students shape and strengthen their beliefs by interacting with peers from different faith backgrounds. That’s a very good thing, research shows.
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Student mental health: A crisis years in the making
Hope. School belongingness. More trained professionals. We know how to fix the mental health challenges facing American youth. So why aren't more schools putting those strategies to work?
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Gen Z’s thrifting ninjas save cash, help the planet
Young consumers mean serious business when they shop resale, and their eclectic, eco-minded style is anything but cliché. Ohio State students and Fashion Retail Studies faculty offer tips for scoring big in thrift stores.
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Love matters: Kindness, belonging might just save us
Science quantifies the need for love, caring relationships and belonging. It could be the cure to a hurting world. But who knew that giving a little kindness could also heal the giver?
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Athletes who lead the charge for civil rights
Sports have for decades been a platform for social activism. Today, athletes from the WNBA to college campuses are speaking out more than ever against the injustice they and others face.
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When the school bus stops coming: Young adults with IDDs
Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities face an uncertain future when they graduate from high school. How can families and individuals navigate the next steps? Experts and adults with IDDs weigh in.
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Going deep — and wide — into lifelong learning
What Jeopardy championships and educational psychologists say about smart thinking, and how almost anyone can achieve deep and meaningful learning
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Smart boards and handguns: Ohio teachers gear up for class
A revised Ohio gun law arms teachers after 24 hours of training. Education researchers see unintended consequences and better ways to stop school shootings.
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How to talk to kids about race
Conversations about race are tough. How adults handle them can change the way kids see each other. Experts offer tips to handle hard questions and empower kids to know their worth.
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Why we put off dealing with procrastination
You tell yourself it can wait until tomorrow — that you work best under pressure. That's a lie. Procrastination is self-sabotage, researchers say, and it's easier to correct than you think.