Akil Bello

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

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

28mins

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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

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

31mins

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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

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

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

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

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

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

33mins

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