13 Podcast Episodes
Akil Bello: Standardized Testing and its Discontents
Akil Bello: Standardized Testing and its Discontents
Today, I’m joined by Akil Bello, a standardized testing expert and Senior Director of Advocacy and Advancement at FairTe... Read more
30 Mar 2023
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35mins
210 WTF is Grit | Akil Bello
210 WTF is Grit | Akil Bello
"Grit" and "exceptionalism" are frequently used in education to praise BIPOC students who face adversity, but what does ... Read more
19 May 2022
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28mins
110: "College Ready" AP w/ Akil Bello
110: "College Ready" AP w/ Akil Bello
In this episode, Akil & I discuss the history & context of the CollegeBoard and how the AP program in particular... Read more
7 May 2022
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43mins
209 Not-So-Standardized Testing | Akil Bello, Testing Expert
209 Not-So-Standardized Testing | Akil Bello, Testing Expert
Despite the widespread adoption of test optionality, families continue to spend jaw-dropping sums on test prep to improv... Read more
29 Apr 2022
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31mins
95: Deciphering "Learning Loss" w/ Akil Bello
95: Deciphering "Learning Loss" w/ Akil Bello
Today, we are joined by Akil Bello. Akil is a supplemental education and test preparation expert. He's launched two comp... Read more
31 Jul 2021
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42mins
#32 - Akil Bello and Removing Meaningless Hoops (Including Standardized Tests)
#32 - Akil Bello and Removing Meaningless Hoops (Including Standardized Tests)
In this episode, you will hear from Akil Bello. Akil is an educator, entrepreneur, and advocate who has worked in admiss... Read more
19 Jul 2021
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47mins
Ep. 15 - Assessment Luminary, Akil Bello, FairTest
Ep. 15 - Assessment Luminary, Akil Bello, FairTest
John Kleeman is joined by assessment luminary, Akil Bello, who is an expert in assessment reform. He currently serves as... Read more
19 May 2021
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27mins
Akil Bello, Equity, Justice, and Standardized Testing (005)
Akil Bello, Equity, Justice, and Standardized Testing (005)
“A core problem with the SAT right now is the belief in the test and what it measures. The SAT has jumped the shark as a... Read more
13 Oct 2020
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58mins
The Test Prep Episode - Akil Bello - Pratt Institute - Best Of
The Test Prep Episode - Akil Bello - Pratt Institute - Best Of
Test prep expert Akil Bello quickly realized he was good at taking tests. But when it came to college, he says he did ev... Read more
30 Sep 2020
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59mins
Episode 52: US Standardized Testing 2020. The view from America, with Akil Bello
Episode 52: US Standardized Testing 2020. The view from America, with Akil Bello
Akil Bello of Fair Test and I discuss what's going on with US standardized testing in the US context, as well as the his... Read more
23 May 2020
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33mins