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The Crisis in Education PodcastAuthor: Professional Crisis Management Association
Educators are the backbone of our nation, and education is its lifeblood. But because of a number of issues exacerbated by politics and the pandemic, it is progressively faltering. From teacher shortages and failing schools to growing mental health issues, there is an undeniable growing crisis in Education at the individual, classroom, and school level. Though painful, with the right approaches, crises can be leveraged as an opportunity for growth. Therefore, Dr. Paul "Paulie" Gavoni and Drew Carter are co-hosting the Crisis in Education Podcast, where Education meets Behavior Science, to interview educational leaders, behavior scientists, and experts around the world to dissect the root causes of crisis issues and explore potential opportunities for sustainable improvement across schools and districts. [Sponsored by the Professional Crisis Management Association - pcma.com] Language: en-us Genres: Education, Science, Social Sciences Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Keeping Kids in School — and Out of the System
Episode 30
Monday, 10 November, 2025
Send us a textIn this episode of the Crisis in Education podcast, Dr. Paul “Paulie” Gavoni sits down with Michael Waller, an attorney and Executive Director of Georgia Appleseed, to talk about the real work of keeping students safe, supported, and out of the criminal justice system. Drawing from legal, educational, and behavioral science perspectives, they unpack how poverty, exclusionary discipline, and lack of proactive support funnel students — especially kids in poverty and kids of color — from classrooms into courts. The conversation shines a light on what actually works: strengthening schools as prevention hubs, building predictable environments, and giving educators the tools to respond to behavior before it escalates.🔑 Key Topics CoveredWhy the criminal justice system was never designed for childrenHow poverty and school exclusion feed the “school-to-system” pipelineThe real impact of suspension, expulsion, and “push-out” practicesWhat educators can do when they don't control the home environmentHow legal advocacy and behavior science intersect in preventionThe role of predictable, reinforcing environments in reducing crisis behaviorWhy “safety” must be defined as more than just the absence of violenceIf you believe schools should be places of opportunity, not gateways to the system, share this episode with a colleague, educator, or policymaker. Subscribe for more behavior-science-driven conversations about fixing what’s broken in education. Click here to explore the Parent & Care Giving Courses today!
