On the Middle

Thomas Kelly, Carl Zoolkoski
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A podcast focused on young adolescents in the middle grades and the adults that teach, support, and care for them. On the Middle is a production of KZ Education Consulting, LLC.

  1. 11/11/2025

    SELfless Schooling

    In this episode of On The Middle, Thomas and Carl unpack a recent publication from Yale University detailing the clear evidence that social-emotional learning programs foster academic growth in K-12 schools.  Send us a text On the Middle is a production of KZ Education Consulting, LLC.

    48 min

  2. 10/12/2025

    Boy Problems

    On this episode of On The Middle, Thomas and Carl discuss the "mis-education" of boys in American Education, which is the topic of a recent NPR "On Point" series. Send us a text On the Middle is a production of KZ Education Consulting, LLC.

    50 min

  3. 09/16/2025

    Summer Review and Season 2

    On this episode of On The Middle, the first for the new school year, Thomas and Carl discuss all of the things they did... and didn't do... over summer break. Send us a text On the Middle is a production of KZ Education Consulting, LLC.

    43 min

  4. 05/26/2025

    Extra, Extra!

    On this episode on On The Middle, Thomas and Carl talk about winning and losing and what happens when schools allow students to do both. Send us a text On the Middle is a production of KZ Education Consulting, LLC.

    46 min

  5. 04/27/2025

    Deli Dilemma

    On this episode of On The Middle, Thomas and Carl use stories to discuss metacognition and how teachers can share responsibility for helping students learn about their learning. Send us a text On the Middle is a production of KZ Education Consulting, LLC.

    46 min

  6. 04/06/2025

    Relationgagement

    On this episode of On The Middle, Thomas and Carl recap their latest conference experience and discuss the message of relationships and engagement delivered by the keynote speaker, Jonathan Alsheimer. Send us a text On the Middle is a production of KZ Education Consulting, LLC.

    48 min

  7. 03/17/2025

    Safety Second

    In this episode of On The Middle, Thomas and Carl continue their discussion on school safety, this time focusing less on social-emotional safety and more on how schools are confronted with harsh realities regarding safety. Send us a text On the Middle is a production of KZ Education Consulting, LLC.

    43 min

  8. 03/02/2025

    Safety First

    In this episode of On the Middle, Thomas and Carl discuss school safety from an emotional perspective as a means of being proactive, just, and thoughtful. Send us a text On the Middle is a production of KZ Education Consulting, LLC.

    47 min
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A podcast focused on young adolescents in the middle grades and the adults that teach, support, and care for them. On the Middle is a production of KZ Education Consulting, LLC.

Information

  • Creator
    Thomas Kelly, Carl Zoolkoski
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 On the Middle
  • Show Website
    On the Middle