Amplified Houston!: episodes
15 recent episodes from the show's feed. Back to the show
Monday, Nov 2 | Texas Education Today
Nov 4, 2026 · 29 min
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! This week’s episode of Texas Education Today, hosted by Colleen Dippel of Families Empowered, features a conversation with Don Soifer, CEO, and Ashley Soifer, Chief of Innovation, at the National Microschooling Center. The episode explores what microschools are, the different models available t
Monday, Oct 26 | Texas Education Today
Oct 27, 2026 · 28 min
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! This week’s episode of Texas Education Today, hosted by Colleen Dippel of Families Empowered, features a conversation with Dr. Audrey Young, a member of the Texas State Board of Education representing District 8. The episode explores how state education policy affects Texas students and familie
Monday, Oct 19 | Texas Education Today
Oct 23, 2026 · 30 min
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! This week’s episode of Texas Education Today, hosted by Colleen Dippel of Families Empowered, features a conversation with Melina Hebert, co-founder and teacher leader at Elderflower Montessori, a small Montessori microschool in Houston’s East End. The conversation explores how Montessori educa
Wednesday, Oct 14 | LeaderChicks
Oct 19, 2026 · 29 min
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Hosted by Anna Coffey of The Women’s Home and Nory Angel of American Leadership Forum Houston! Join us live every Wednesday at 10 am CT on 90.1 KPFT in Houston or stream at kpft.org.
Monday, Oct 12 | Texas Education Today
Oct 13, 2026 · 27 min
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! This week’s episode of Texas Education Today, hosted by Colleen Dippel of Families Empowered, features a conversation with Rob Enlow, President and CEO of EdChoice, a national organization focused on educational freedom and school choice. Drawing on research and parent surveys, the conversation
Thursday, Oct 8 | Amplified Houston!
Oct 8, 2026 · 28 min
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Hosted by Ayla Dehghanpoor (Houston Food Bank) and Bianca Ramos (Boys & Girls Club of Greater Houston) every Wednesday on 90.1 KPFT Houston and kpft.org.
Wednesday, Oct 7 | LeaderChicks
Oct 8, 2026 · 29 min
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Hosted by Anna Coffey of The Women’s Home and Nory Angel of American Leadership Forum Houston! Join us live every Wednesday at 10 am CT on 90.1 KPFT in Houston or stream at kpft.org.
Monday, Oct 5 | Texas Education Today
Oct 6, 2026 · 29 min
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! This week’s episode of Texas Education Today, hosted by Colleen Dippel of Families Empowered, features a conversation with Natalie Kaharick, Chief Executive Officer of the Texas Public Charter Schools Association. The episode explores the role of public charter schools in Texas, including who t
Monday, Sept 28 | Texas Education Today
Sep 28, 2026 · 28 min
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! This week’s episode of Texas Education Today, hosted by Colleen Dippel of Families Empowered, features a conversation with Anita Scott, Public Policy Director at Texas Home School Coalition. The episode explores what homeschooling looks like for Texas families today, why families choose to educ
Monday, Sept 21 | Texas Education Today
Sep 23, 2026 · 27 min
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! This week’s episode of Texas Education Today, hosted by Colleen Dippel of Families Empowered, features a conversation with Mike Miles, Superintendent of Houston Independent School District. Continuing the latest series in the Amplified Houston! collaborative, this episode explores the state of
Monday, Sept 14 | Texas Education Today
Sep 14, 2026 · 27 min
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! The inaugural episode of Texas Education Today, hosted by Colleen Dippel of Families Empowered, features a conversation with Derrell Bradford of 50Can. Launching the latest series in the Amplified Houston! collaborative, this episode features a data-forward discussion to set the stage on educat
Reporter's Roundtable | Friday, August 21, 2026
Sep 4, 2026 · 29 min
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Host Dr. Bob Sanborn sits down with Claire Partain (Houston Chronicle), Megan Menchaca (Texas Tribune), and Claudia Lorena Silva (El Paso Matters) to discuss the recently released TEA School Accountability Ratings, and the state of Texas education in 2026.
Amplified Houston | Thursday, September 3, 2026
Sep 3, 2026 · 27 min
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Host Ayla Dehghanpoor speaks with Christine Mansfield of the Houston Arboretum.
LeaderChicks | September 2, 2026
Sep 3, 2026 · 27 min
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Hosts Anna Coffey and Nory Angel discuss the unique opportunities for learning and leadership that come from traveling abroad not as traditional tourists, but as curious and humble global citizens.
LeaderChicks | July 15, 2026
Aug 26, 2026 · 27 min
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Hosted by Anna Coffey of The Women’s Home and Nory Angel of American Leadership Forum Houston! Join us live every Wednesday at 10 am CT on 90.1 KPFT in Houston or stream at kpft.org.