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The Education Equation with Jeremy Singer
Not just talk. A podcast exploring real research, real results, and real strategies that improve student outcomes.
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Solving for What Works
Hosted by national education leader and College Board President Jeremy Singer, The Education Equation podcast tackles complex and deeply rooted challenges in education—examining how inequities shape social mobility and how teaching and learning are evolving in response. Joined by leading practitioners, researchers, and innovators, Jeremy's conversations examine what truly moves the needle in education and delivers measurable outcomes.
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Featuring Daniel Willingham from University of Virginia
Dr. Daniel Willingham, University of Virginia psychologist and author of Why Don’t Students Like School?, joins Jeremy Singer to explore what cognitive science reveals about how students learn—and why those insights often fail to translate into classroom practice. They discuss why thinking is effortful, the role of memory in learning, and the benefits of strategies like spacing despite student resistance. The conversation also examines the impact of AI, declining reading rigor, and the importance of knowledge-rich curricula in supporting deeper thinking.
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A new podcast that dives into one of the toughest questions in our field: How do we make real, scalable progress in education?
Meet Our Host
I'm Jeremy Singer. I've spent the past 25 years leading work in nonprofits, for-profits, start-ups, and Fortune 500 companies. Today, I lead the College Board as president. So I live and breathe education. In 2024, I took a 6-month leave from College Board to serve as executive advisor at the U.S. Department of Education, launching the reintroduction of FAFSA®. I might be the seven-thousandth Brooklynite who is starting their own podcast, but I'm also analytical, data-driven, and not a big fan of fluff. Some may call it a strength. My partner, well, finds it a little less charming. But I promise to bring that same clear-eyed approach to discussing every idea in every episode. So if you're ready to dive into education with me—and I mean really dive in—press play.
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Reach out to [email protected] with feedback, questions, ideas, or guest appearances.