Big Ideas in Education

Academica Media

A weekly recap of inspiration and innovation in your schools. Hosted by a panel of education experts, Big Ideas features fun and freewheeling discussion, interviews with influencers, and news items to inform and entertain education professionals and supporters.

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Big Ideas in Education

Episodes (240)

Thu Aug 6th BIIE 240: Defying Academic Achievement Stereotypes through Chess with Kevin Cripe
Jul 6th BIIE 239: eSports as Competitive Athletic Programs with Johny Mantello
Jun 1st BIIE 238: Building Literacy in Students and Reading Education featuring Dr. Carolyn Brown

Big Ideas in Education

Aug 6, 2026
23 minutes
11 MB

BIIE 240: Defying Academic Achievement Stereotypes through Chess with Kevin Cripe This week, Ryan sits with Kevin Cripe, a former 27-year veteran of the Modesto County Schools, author, and motivational speaker. Kevin shares his experiences in creating an award-winning after-school chess program for students who came from socio-economically challenged backgrounds, his perspective on school technology policies, closing the achievement gap in schools, childhood moral development, and more. Tune in! You can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting http://kevincripemotivationalspeaker.com/ Don’t just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @AcademicaMedia or with the...

Big Ideas in Education

BIIE 240: Defying Academic Achievement Stereotypes through Chess with Kevin Cripe

Academica Media

00:00 -23:05