An interview with Anya Kamenetz

Tune into my discussion with NPR education correspondent, best-selling author, climate activist and Brooklyn mom.

It was such an honor to have the opportunity to ask literally every burning question on my mind to a true expert: Anya Kamenetz (who graciously aced my rapid round of questioning). Anya is an acclaimed education correspondent for NPR and author of seminal books on everything from navigating screen time to the future of the American university.

In this episode, we navigate a rich tapestry of topics, from the often polarizing issue of screen time for children to the significance of climate anxiety in today's world. Anya dispels myths around standardized tests, eloquently elucidating why they are far from the be-all and end-all of evaluating student capabilities. The conversation also ventures into the realm of community involvement, digital divides, and the imperative of local actions. Listeners will come away not only enlightened but empowered, armed with actionable insights to navigate the intricate landscape of modern education and parenting.

About Anya

Anya Kamenetz (@anya1anya) is a leading voice in the world of education, serving as an NPR reporter and advisor to esteemed organizations like the Aspen Institute and Climate Mental Health Network. Author of influential books such as "The Art of Screen Time," Anya's work transcends traditional classroom boundaries, delving into the digital landscape and its effect on children's development. In this episode, she also speaks passionately about community involvement in homeschooling, as well as the moral dimensions of educational choices. An advocate for inclusive and dynamic education, Anya brings a wealth of expertise to the topic of homeschooling and beyond.

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Anya Kamenetz: Website | Newsletter | X | Instagram | Substack | LinkedIn

Teach Your Kids: Website | X | Instagram | Substack

Manisha: LinkedIn | X | Instagram | Facebook

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• Anya Kamenetz Books:

  • The Stolen Year: How COVID Changed Children's Lives, and Where We Go Now

  • The Art of Screen Time: Digital Parenting Without Fear

  • Generation Debt: How Our Future Was Sold Out for Student Loans, Bad Jobs, No Benefits, and Tax Cuts for Rich Geezers--And How to Fight Back

  • The Test: Why Our Schools are Obsessed with Standardized Testing–But You Don't Have to Be

  • DIY U: Edupunks, Edupreneurs, and the Coming Transformation of Higher Education

• Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life - Nir Eyal

• The Golden Hour

• Learning in Places

• The Digital Divide

• Mastery Learning Hour

• Khan Academy

• Springboard Collaborative

• Project Drawdown

• CAMFED

• Global Fight to End Fossil Fuels

• A nematode survived 46,000 years in permafrost : NPR

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