The Crisis in Education Podcast

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 hosts 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 Pivot Crisis Intervention - pivotcrisis.com]

The Crisis in Education Podcast is a education podcast hosted by Pivot Crisis Intervention, with 80 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Pivot Crisis Intervention hosts The Crisis in Education Podcast, a education show with 80 episodes published.

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  Episode #35

  Stop Blaming the People. Start Fixing the System with Dr. Clay Cook

  May 4, 202646 minS2

  <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Most conversations about student behavior stay at the surface—focusing on what students are doing without fully understanding why it’s happening or how to change it in a meaningful way. That approach leads to frustration, inconsistency, and outcomes that don’t hold up over time.</p><p>In this episode of Crisis in Education, Dr. Paul “Paulie” Gavoni sits down with Dr. Clay Cook of Character Strong to unpack what it really takes to move from intention to implementation in schools. Drawing on his background as a former paraprofessional, researcher, and leader in impleme...

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  The Crisis in Education Podcast

  Stop Blaming the People. Start Fixing the System with Dr. Clay Cook

  May 4, 202646 min

  Send us Fan Mail Most conversations about student behavior stay at the surface—focusing on what students are doing without fully understanding why it’s happening or how to change it in a meaningful way. That approach leads to frustration, inconsistency, and outcomes that don’t hold up over time. In this episode of Crisis in Education , Dr. Paul “Paulie” Gavoni sits down with Dr. Clay Cook of Character Strong to unpack what it really takes to move from intention to implementation in schools. Drawing on his background as a former paraprofessional, researcher, and leader in implementation science, Clay shares practical insights on why so many well-designed initiatives fail—and what educators can do differently. The conversation digs into the gap between knowing and doing, the importance of building systems that support adult behavior, and how schools can create environments where effective practices are not just introduced, but sustained. If you’ve ever wondered why two schools can have the same training and completely different outcomes, this episode gives you a clear, behaviorally grounded answer. This is a must-listen for educators, behavior analysts, and leaders who are serious about creating change that actually sticks. Click here to explore the Parent & Care Giving Courses today!

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  Episode #34

  The Teacher’s Champion: What Educators Actually Need (But Rarely Get) with Wynette Richardson

  Apr 8, 202639 minS2

  <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>We keep asking teachers to do more.<br/>More instruction. More behavior management. More emotional support.</p><p>And then we act surprised when they burn out.</p><p>In this episode, Dr. Paulie sits down with Wynette A. Richardson—speaker, award-winning professor, author, and Teacher’s Champion—to unpack a hard truth:</p><p>Teachers aren’t failing. They’re operating in systems that were never designed to support the behavior we expect from them.</p><p>This conversation goes beyond burnout and into something more actionable—environment design, reinforcement, and what it actually...

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  Episode #33

  Your Teacher Evaluation System Isn’t Working—And You Know It with Matt McCrea

  Mar 24, 202641 minS2

  <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Let’s just say it.</p><p>Most evaluation systems don’t improve performance. They document it… sometimes poorly… and often too late to matter.</p><p>In this episode, we take a hard look at a system that educators and leaders have been told to trust—annual evaluations, long observations, delayed feedback—and ask a simple question: If this actually worked, wouldn’t we see better outcomes by now?</p><p>Matt McCrea joins the conversation to unpack where evaluation systems break down and why leaders keep relying on them anyway. The issue isn’t ef...

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  Episode #32

  From Clinics to Classrooms: Making Behavior Consultation Work in Schools with Dr. Neelima Duncan

  Feb 24, 202649 minS2

  <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>What does it take for behavior analysts to make a real impact in classrooms—not just on paper, but in the day-to-day reality teachers face?</p><p>In this episode, Dr. Paulie sits down with Neelima Duncan, CEO of <b>Blue Sky Behavior Therapy</b>, an organization that provides clinical services and partners directly with schools to support educators and students. The conversation grew out of a leadership moment that caught Dr. Paulie’s attention—staff speaking about their CEO with pride, respect, and ownership. That kind of culture doesn’t happen by accident...

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