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Episode 34: Building Curriculum That Challenges Critical Thinking with Angela Hardin

From The K-12 Tech Podcast · Hosted by K12 Tech

September 11, 2025·41:45

Episode summary

In this episode of The K-12 Tech Podcast: In this episode, we talk with Angela Hardin (KySTE Impact Teacher of the Year winner) from Model Laboratory School about how her school’s unique format allows her to teach a ninth-grade Media & Information Literacy class that puts critical thinking at the center. Angela shares how her curriculum goes beyond traditional English instruction, and helps students analyze bias, practice digital literacy, and navigate the ethical use of AI through real-world projects.

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In this episode, we talk with Angela Hardin (KySTE Impact Teacher of the Year winner) from Model Laboratory School about how her school’s unique format allows her to teach a ninth-grade Media & Information Literacy class that puts critical thinking at the center. Angela shares how her curriculum goes beyond traditional English instruction, and helps students analyze bias, practice digital literacy, and navigate the ethical use of AI through real-world projects. Read more about Angela’s KySTE award at: https://www.model.eku.edu/article/2104661 Visit Model Laboratory School’s website: https:/…