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Knovva Education ConnectNavigating Identity and Self-Worth During AdolescenceAdolescence is a time of major transformation physically, emotionally, and socially. It’s during these formative years that teens begin to shape their sense of identity and self-worth. But while this process may feel deeply personal, it’s far from solitary.In this episode, we explore how relationships, social environments, and even technology influence a teen’s developing self-esteem and how parents can play an essential, informed role in supporting their growth.Joining us is Dr. Jay Lewis, a clinician with over 20 years of experience working with children and adolescents. He’s also the founder of Healt...2025-06-1643 min
Knovva Education ConnectHow Parents Can Strengthen Student Self-EsteemFor years, researchers have explored the connection between parenting styles and academic achievement—but what really defines success for students? Is it a high GPA, a well-rounded resume, or a strong sense of self-worth?While research on parenting styles and academic outcomes has produced mixed results, a 2005 study by the Academy of Management and Learning identified a different success marker: a student’s overall life satisfaction, something parents can influence.In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Fangzhou Yu-Lewis, a clinician, counselor, educator, and core faculty member in the Counseling Department at Northwestern University. Dr. Yu...2025-05-1345 min
Knovva Education ConnectHow AI Is Improving The Efficiency of Cancer Diagnosis In the ever-changing landscape of machine learning, STEM students are curious how their education will blend with the future of AI. Dr. Feng is a professional who bridged the gap between cancer research and machine learning. In the latest interview, we discussed the role of technology in diagnosis, and how it may streamline the process for patients in need. 2024-11-1429 min
Knovva Education ConnectDid AI Kill The College Essay?Less than two years ago, Chat GPT was released to the public and changed everything. 92% of Fortune 500 companies use generative AI, while 63% of teachers are warming up to the technology for lesson planning. While the business application of AI is somewhat benign, the usage eventually trickles down to students. Some educators cite difficulties with students using AI to complete at-home quizzes, write their essays, and in the case of Khan Academy’s Khanmigo, even tutor them. As time goes on, it may become more difficult to decipher machine-written assignments from humans. In recent months, Duke Un...2024-09-2312 min
Knovva Education ConnectHow Important is Teacher Autonomy in the Classroom?The unsung key to teacher success is in finite availability, which some educators say no longer exists. Autonomy in the classroom is getting harder to hold onto as district success metrics take precedence over student success. In 2023, about 10% of Virginia’s Prince Edward County school district resigned, with their exit interviews showing a surprising reason. 25% of respondents claimed that their reason for leaving was due to “a lack of autonomy in instructional decisions and/or classroom management.” This month's episode discusses the need for teacher autonomy with Professor Connolly, a 35-year veteran educator and professor at Pri...2024-08-2229 min
Knovva Education ConnectDo High School Students Have Enough Break Time?A recent survey by high school educators revealed that students don’t have enough downtime during the day. Come Junior year, the pressure gets turned up for many high school students, between preparing for the SATs and college applications, to juggling one or more extracurricular activities and advanced classes. While education professionals agree that being busy with things you’re passionate about is important, it’s equally as important to get enough rest. This episode is all about finding a balance between school obligations and necessary downtime to rest and reset. Knovva...2024-07-2729 min
Knovva Education ConnectEpisode 7: The Digital SAT and ACT One thing that's anticipated by all students applying to college: standardized tests. Since the 1920s, the SAT and ACT have been an integral part of the college application process, but this year it's getting a make-over. The new digital SAT and ACT are here with a few key changes you need to know about. Knovva Academy speaks with standardized test experts and counselors at Ivy Method Tutoring, Peyton and Michael, who discuss the pros, cons, and possibilities of the new standardized tests. 2024-05-3136 min
Knovva Education ConnectHow High School Extracurriculars Can Build Your ResumeExtracurriculars in high school can do a lot more than fill up free time: they can also develop essential skills that follow students through life. Being involved in a sports team, the high school band, or developing the school newspaper can help students become more organized, build a strong work ethic, and learn effective communication skills. For students applying to college, it's essential to find ways to articulate these skills on your application. Writing a student resume is a great way to start. This podcast episode is all about getting involved in extracurriculars, and how...2024-04-2336 min
Knovva Education ConnectThe Importance of Building a Relevant Curriculum One of the most essential questions educators ask themselves is, "How do I build a curriculum that not only teaches the required material but keeps students engaged in the meantime?" Education Connect discusses bridging necessary lesson content with relevant topics with Ross, a master curriculum designer. His recent work with UNESCO in Southern African public schools gives us insight into engaging students at a higher level than simply lecture-style teaching. 2024-03-2531 min
Knovva Education ConnectBeyond The Ivy Leagues: Building a Personalized College List When it comes to choosing which colleges to apply to, virtually everyone can recognize the names of the big 8: the Ivy League universities. For high-performing students, it might be their dream to get accepted into one of these schools. However, just because it’s an Ivy League or a top-rated university, it might not necessarily be the perfect fit for everyone. This episode is all about balancing a college list. We will talk about what a college list is, and how to choose where to send your application based on other metrics beyond reputation.2024-02-2022 min
Knovva Education ConnectLeveraging AI in the ClassroomWill generative AI affect a student’s ability to learn? Will it affect the role of a teacher? Some professionals shy away from AI because of the potential threat it poses to education as we know it. Rather than stick to old practices, Peter D., the principal at Tantasqua Regional High School, teaches us how his school district is leaning into this new technology. This episode is all about the ways teachers can leverage AI to lighten their workload, hold students accountable, and improve the classroom experience.2024-02-0517 min
Knovva Education Connect2024 Private School Admissions ChangesThirty years of experience equals 30 admissions seasons. By this point, Diane B. has seen it all. She’s an educational consultant at Knovva Academy who routinely coaches students on how to get into their dream schools. However, 2023 marked some significant changes to the admissions process that took education professionals by surprise. Here’s what you need to know for the next private school admissions season.2024-01-1731 min
Knovva Education ConnectUnderstanding EA/ED/RD Admissions DeadlinesSeptember and October are notoriously stressful months for high school seniors. This is the time of year when seniors put their final touches on their college applications before sending them to top colleges. You may already know that early decision and regular decision mean two different things, but why does this earlier deadline matter? Knovva speaks to Diane B., an education consultant with three decades of experience about the important differences between the admissions options. Plus, learn how to leverage all three and maximize your chances of getting into your dream...2023-12-0425 min
The Diverse Minds Podcast#190 Improving Gender Diversity in Finance with Lynne MarlorWelcome to the 190th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast. This month’s theme is Please- Don’t do it! This week, we're talking about improving gender diversity in finance in the finance sector with Lynn Marlor.About my guestLynne is a frequent global speaker, investor and thought leader in the blockchain, digital assets and NFT ecosystems. A traditional finance professional, Lynne embraced blockchain in 2018 by completing the Oxford Blockchain Strategy Program, Said Business School at Oxford University.Lynne’s deep understanding and experience in traditional Capital Markets FX, Liquidity, Trading and Ex...2023-04-1835 min
Business NinjasCollege Plans for High School Teens & Their Parents | Business NInjas: WriteForMe & Knovva AcademyJoin our resident Business Ninja Andy together with Eryn Gordon, Content Manager and Storyteller at Knovva Academy, an educational institution that guides students into their dream college through immersive online classes, tutoring and counseling as they talk about how to enhance educational opportunities for students on a global scale. Knovva Academy is an educational institution that connects students from around the world with visionary and Ivy League educators, experts and innovators to gain the skills critical to excel in college and the real world. The Boston-based company has served more than 10,000 high school students from 40+ countries, helping them get...2023-01-3120 min
The Digital ExecutiveCPA Turned Entrepreneur Helping Students Learn From Around the World with Founder Yuxi He | Ep 517Send us a text
Knovva Academy's Co-Founder, Yuxi He, joins Coruzant Technologies for the Digital Executive podcast. She shares how her platform is helping students learn through the innovative Knovva platform by leveraging technology to assist worldwide students from legacy to newer devices.
2022-07-0711 min
Investing in Impact | Impact InvestingUsing the Power of Divesting and Investing to Create a Portfolio to Fit Your Values - Gideon Cohn and Monica Meng // Co-founders of Good Capital Investment GroupThis content is for informational and entertainment purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.----------------------------------------If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, review, and share this podcast!In episode of the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Gideon Cohn and Monica Meng, Co-founders of Good Capital Investment Group, on using the power of divesting and investing to create a portfolio to fit your values.Gideon Cohn co-founded Good Capital Investment Group with the...2021-12-0743 min
Rebel Up Revolution PodcastEp 58: Investing for Nice People: Good for you and the world around youMonica Meng genuinely believes in doing well, by doing good. After leaving finance to pursue her passion in education, Monica became a preschool teacher in Manhattan before transitioning into education technology. She worked at various ed tech startups (Nomster Chef, ChitChat VR, Knovva Academy) in business development, marketing, and instructional design and as a UX researcher at Google. These experiences have led Monica to co-founding Good Capital where she works to promote socially responsible investing and financial empowerment for women.
In today's episode, I learned the answer to so many questions that I'm surprised more of...2020-12-1832 minInvesting in Impact | Impact InvestingGideon Cohn and Monica Meng // Co-founders of Good Capital Investment GroupThis content is for informational and entertainment purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.----------------------------------------If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, review, and share this podcast!In episode 15 of the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Gideon Cohn and Monica Meng, Co-founders of Good Capital Investment Group, on using the power of divesting and investing to create a portfolio to fit your values.Coming Soon: ImpactInvestor - Discover Impact Investors from around...2020-11-1943 min