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In their lively and entertaining weekly discussion of issues related to higher education, KUT’s Jennifer Stayton and Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger explore the topics of higher education, lifelong learning, and exercising the brain. Ed and Jennifer practice what they preach, too, by introducing math puzzlers and brain teasers to keep listeners on their toes.

Who's An 'Expert' in Education?

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"Takes one to know one."

Remember that phrase? It's usually tossed around as an insult during an argument. But, could there be a grain of truth in that? What does it mean to be an expert in something?

In this week's episode of KUT's podcast Higher Ed, Jennifer Stayton and Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger discuss what qualifies (and what doesn't) when it comes to being an expert in education. Just about all of us have been to school of some kind of at some point along the way. Does that mean we know what's best when it comes to education policy and curriculum? Listen on for a lively discussion.

This week, Ed and Jennifer discuss decision-making when it comes to education, and who is best qualified to do that.  Trained educators and administrators steeped in the knowledge? Or more detached observers with expertise in other areas? Be ready- things get a little heated in this discussion. But just in time  - in comes another math puzzler. A warning: calculators are needed for this one!

Jennifer Stayton is the local host for NPR's "Morning Edition" on KUT. Got a tip? Email her at jstayton@kut.org. Follow her on X @jenstayton.
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