David Osher outlines why this podcast series was created and structured to translate the science of learning and development into practical, actionable knowledge for educators, policymakers, community leaders, families, and practitioners working with young people. Building on papers commissioned by the National Academy of Education in response to COVID, the series addresses long-standing equity challenges that have been intensified by pandemic disruption, political polarizat

David Osher discusses why this podcast series exists, what the key ideas are, and what to listen for in the first ten episodes. Audio Podcast The music is “A River Runs through my Soul” has been provided by and used with permission from Jane Sapp as a part of her Songs from the Dream Project – We’ve all got stories .  The complete recording is available on YouTube and Spotify.  The lyrics are by Rose Sanders. Episode 1 - Addressing Educational Inequities in the wake of Covi

New podcast series brings prominent researchers and practitioners together to support robust learning and thriving in schools and communities   The Knowledge Exchange will feature monthly conversations that highlight core concepts behind a comprehensive approach that can be adapted to each unique setting and learner.   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON (December 19, 2025) — Knowledge-Exchange.net is launching a new podcast series featuring over 125 prominent researchers. The

Episode 1 Part 1: Addressing Educational Inequities in the wake of Covid-19 Description:  This episode Equity, Evidence, and the Full Meaning of Learning examine how the COVID-19 pandemic widened longstanding educational inequities and what it will take to address them. Part 1 is an interview with Gloria Ladson-Billings and Michael Feuer on the purpose of the National Academy of Education Commissioning three papers to examine significant issues impacting schools and learnin

The Knowledge Exchange Exploring the Sciences of Learning and Development to Foster Thriving Podcast Series Overview Episode 2: Supporting Social, Emotional, and Academic Well-being and Thriving in Challenging Times and Contexts Description This podcast will explore how to support social, emotional, and academic well-being and learning in connected ways. Listeners will learn and be able to think about practices that integrate SEL and academics, understand why whole-person app

Books, Monographs, & Guides (1990–Present) Osher, D., Jagers, R., & Jones, W. (2025). How schools can promote student well-being and...