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S04E02 - Computer Science in Rural Education Curriculum, an Interview with Ms. Karen Mix

National Rural Education Association Official Podcast - April 16, 2024 16:24 - 37 minutes
In this episode, we discuss rural initiatives to train students in computer science. We interviewed Ms. Karen Mix, the co-director of CS4NorCal, a five-year research grant. This program creates K-12 computer science training. CS4NorCal was funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education, ...

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Healthy Body, Healthy Mind: Establishing Wellness Programs in Lamont and Covina

California School News Radio - April 11, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
Lamont Elementary School District Superintendent Dr. Lori Gonzalez joins Covina-Valley Unified School District Health Services Coordinator Nicole Salas and Mental Health Services Coordinator Ana Vasquez to discuss establishing easily-accessible and equitable wellness centers in their districts, ...

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The Future is Now: Academic and Community Leadership at Lynwood Unified

California School News Radio - April 03, 2024 19:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
Marco Antonio Firebaugh High School senior Brigitte Lopez and junior Codi Thompson discuss academic and community leadership, the joys of helping others in need and share their thoughts on Black History Month and Women’s History Month. 

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S04E01 - Rural Framing and data-informed exploration of the changing landscape of Rural America with Dr Brad Mitchell

National Rural Education Association Official Podcast - March 28, 2024 17:30 - 53 minutes
In the first episode of the new season of the Rural Voice, we talk about the research of place and process of rural education from a data-informed perspective. We discuss the role of Ground Truthing and connecting data within the domains of politics, culture, and fear of consolidation. Dr. Mitche...

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Educator Spotlight: Teacher to Millionaire

The Ippy Dippy - March 28, 2024 13:32 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
Seamus welcomes Rachel Rahmlow from Teacher to Millionaire to discuss her mission to ensure educators make the best of their money and become financially secure in their careers.  Rachel also shares insights into her life, her practice, professional development, and where she goes for inspiratio...

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Educator Spotlight: Teaching to a Riot

The Ippy Dippy - March 27, 2024 03:47 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
Despite microphone issues, Seamus welcomes Brittany Wheaton to the show to talk about her work toward making greater connections with students.  Listen to Brittany share her experience with Teaching to a Riot and empowering other educators to shift their mindset when managing behaviors, especial...

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Up, Up and Away: A Look at Aviation Pathways in Fontana, Hacienda La Puente

California School News Radio - March 27, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
Hacienda La Puente Unified Superintendent Dr. Alfonso Jiménez joins Fontana Unified Executive Director of College, Career and Economic Development Hillary Wolfe, A.B. Miller High School aviation teacher Jeff McGlocklin and A.B. Miller High School senior Johnny Hortua as they discuss what it take...

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Looking Beyond the Myth of Work Life Balance, These Teachers Found Solutions

Teachers Aid - March 16, 2024 17:04 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratings
In a thought-provoking discussion on work-life balance, our guests delve into the evolving challenges educators face in harmonizing their professional and personal lives. They discuss the varying approaches to work-life balance and even challenge the narrative of the need for it. Follow on Twit...

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Leadership 101: Innovative Scholars in Covina-Valley Unified School District

California School News Radio - March 14, 2024 22:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
South Hills High School senior Ahriana Chavez, Covina High School junior Gianna Herrera and Northview High School freshman Jin-Jin Sanglimsuwan discuss being chosen to join the League of Innovative Students, how they are helping shape future education policies, and why they feel compelled to giv...

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Building a Bright Future: Construction CTE Pathway in Fontana Unified

California School News Radio - February 28, 2024 22:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
Fontana High School Career Connections CTE instructor Lamar Hanger and Fontana High junior Cyrus Sapien discuss the Career Connections construction pathway, preparing for the annual CIEF Foundation Design Build competition, learning life skills and the camaraderie of being a family of aspiring c...

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Case Study: Play-based Literacy

The Ippy Dippy - February 27, 2024 16:06 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
Kristal Funk narrates the case of Play-based literacy at Near West Intergenerational School.  Title Teacher, Brittany O'Donnell teamed up with Coach, Jameson Lowery to explore what play can bring to primary literacy.  Bettyjean Quimby and Sean Wheeler join Seamus O'Hara in the Ippy Dippy Roundta...

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Proven Strategies to Help Students Struggling with Self-Regulation

Teachers Aid - February 23, 2024 00:43 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratings
Multiple sources report that the number of students challenged with emotional regulation has grown exponentially. Our guests highlight the importance of creating a safe, structured, and predictable environment for children. We identify ways to maintain our composure and provide clear, assertive ...

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Strategies for Getting the Most Out of Education Conferences

#EdChat Radio - February 15, 2024 23:16 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratings
Education conference season has started. In this episode, we look at conferences and explore ways to get the most out of attending them. Follow on Twitter: @tomwhitby @HarveyAlvy1 @danacoledares @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Harvey Alvy served a...

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2/8/24 Write On Time: Student Literature in El Monte Union and Whittier Union

California School News Radio - February 14, 2024 18:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
South El Monte High School senior Aaron Morales (“Legacy: After Effects”) joins Whittier High School junior Julia Rae Rodriguez (“Dried Lavender & Sage: Poems As I Grow”) to discuss their latest published works, what inspires them to write, balancing their studies with literary pursuits, extracu...

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2/1/24 The Diplomatic Process: Model United Nations in Whittier Union

California School News Radio - February 07, 2024 17:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
California High School Model United Nations advisors Sean Reagan and James Palmer join senior Madeleine Reagan and junior Katy Tinoco to discuss the school’s Model United Nations program, the importance of learning diplomacy, the benefit of traveling to high schools and colleges to attend confer...

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Known Methods, New Combinations, Learners Excel: Doing More With the Teaching Strategies We Already Know and Love

Learning Unleashed: ISTE Radio - February 05, 2024 19:03 - 16 minutes
Our guests zero in on how to use teaching strategies we already know in new ways that yield better results. I see, I think, I wonder, and the six-word story are among the familiar strategies they leverage in effective new ways. They highlight the versatility of these strategies across different ...

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S03E27 - Dispatches from NFARE Conference in Chattanooga TN (November 15-17, 2023), an interview with Valerie Rutledge

National Rural Education Association Official Podcast - February 02, 2024 19:00 - 5 minutes
Dr. Valerie Rutledge, Dean of the College of Health, Education, and Professional Studies at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, discussed the large, diverse mix of accredited and licensure programs her college oversees. With an extensive background as an educator and administrator, Rutled...

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S03E26 - Dispatches from NFARE Conference in Chattanooga TN (November 15-17, 2023), an interview with Mike Hines

National Rural Education Association Official Podcast - February 01, 2024 19:00 - 6 minutes
Mike Hines, representing business and industry, discussed new federal infrastructure funding for rural schools at the National Forum to Advance Rural Education conference. The Inflation Reduction Act's $369 billion tax credits allow non-taxable entities like schools to access cash to upgrade agin...

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S03E25 - Dispatches from NFARE Conference in Chattanooga TN (November 15-17, 2023), an interview with Melissa Sadorf

National Rural Education Association Official Podcast - January 31, 2024 19:00 - 7 minutes
Dr. Melissa Seidorf, superintendent of a small, rural Arizona district, was interviewed at the National Forum to Advance Rural Education conference. Seidorf co-hosts the Rural Scoop podcast highlighting rural education issues. At the conference, she presented on overcoming leadership challenges, ...

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1/25/24 All the World is a Stage: Award-Winning Theater and Shakespeare in Fontana

California School News Radio - January 30, 2024 23:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
Henry J. Kaiser High School Director of Theater Wendi Johnson is joined by Kaiser seniors and Kaiser Artistic and Theatrical Society (KATS) members Leah Young and Dani Garcia as they discuss the Fontana Unified school’s first-ever first place award for their performance of Shakespeare’s “Cymbeli...

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S03E24 - Dispatches from NFARE Conference in Chattanooga TN (November 15-17, 2023), an interview with Julia Cunningham

National Rural Education Association Official Podcast - January 30, 2024 19:00 - 7 minutes
Julia Cunningham, the U.S. Department of Education's Director of Rural Engagement, attended the National Forum to Advance Rural Education conference to connect with rural advocates and share federal efforts like the new Career Connected High School grant program. This program funds career pathway...

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S03E23 - Dispatches from NFARE Conference in Chattanooga TN (November 15-17, 2023), an interview with Joe Sanfillipo

National Rural Education Association Official Podcast - January 29, 2024 19:00 - 5 minutes
Joe Sanfilippo, a superintendent from Northwest Wisconsin, keynoted the National Forum to Advance Rural Education conference. He discussed the welcoming, supportive nature of rural educators who face common challenges with small school sizes and remote locations. Sanfilippo emphasized the importa...

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S03E22 - Dispatches from NFARE Conference in Chattanooga TN (November 15-17, 2023), an interview with Jerry Johnson

National Rural Education Association Official Podcast - January 28, 2024 19:00 - 6 minutes
Jerry Johnson, the Phoebe Moore Dale Distinguished Professor in Rural Education at East Carolina University, discussed the upcoming release of the 2023 "Why Rural Matters" report. This tenth edition marks the first published under the National Rural Education Association. Johnson notes how NREA h...

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34 Grade-Specific Ways to Regain Control of a Class Gone Wild

Teachers Aid - January 27, 2024 22:04 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratings
What are the most effective ways to restore a class that's spinning out of control? We discovered that the answer depends on the grade level.  An Edutopia survey identified the top 34 strategies to quiet a rowdy classroom.  We review the findings with an elementary school teacher, a middle schoo...

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S03E21 - Dispatches from NFARE Conference in Chattanooga TN (November 15-17, 2023), an interview with Jason Gordon

National Rural Education Association Official Podcast - January 27, 2024 19:00 - 6 minutes
Dr. Jason Gordon, an assistant professor at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, was interviewed at the National Forum to Advance Rural Education conference. Gordon discussed his former special education teacher background and current work preparing teacher candidates. He presented researc...

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S03E20 - Dispatches from NFARE Conference in Chattanooga TN (November 15-17, 2023), an interview with Christopher Lagoni

National Rural Education Association Official Podcast - January 26, 2024 19:00 - 5 minutes
Christopher Ligoni, executive director of the Indiana Small and Rural Schools Association, was interviewed at the National Farm to Advance Rural Education conference. He discussed innovative teaching models like Cosmos teacher sharing that help small, rural districts maximize resources. He touche...

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S03E18 - Dispatches from NFARE Conference in Chattanooga TN (November 15-17, 2023), an interview with Bill Chapman and Jason Bell

National Rural Education Association Official Podcast - January 25, 2024 19:00 - 7 minutes
Rural education leaders Bill Chapman and Jason Bell were interviewed at the National Forum to Advance Rural Education conference. As members of state and national rural educator associations, they value the quicker impact and tight-knit community support possible in rural schools. Chapman emphasi...

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S03E19 - Dispatches from NFARE Conference in Chattanooga TN (November 15-17, 2023), an interview with Josh Reese

National Rural Education Association Official Podcast - January 24, 2024 20:50 - 6 minutes
Josh Reese, a special education supervisor from rural Tennessee, attended the National Forum to Advance Rural Education conference seeking collaboration. Representing a small, 5,000-student district, Reese values the tight-knit community and the opportunity to empower staff to benefit students. H...

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1/11/24 On the Pathway to Success: Career Technical Education in El Monte Union

California School News Radio - January 18, 2024 20:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
El Monte Union High School District Director of Curriculum, Instruction and CTE Kirk McGinnis discusses current and future CTE pathways available at the District, acquiring Strong Workforce Grants to help develop digital media classes, the role of are business partnerships and working with surro...

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Managing Students' Big Emotions: An Effective Tool to Increase Calm In Your Classroom

Teachers Aid - January 04, 2024 21:44 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratings
Some call it a calming station, calming corner, or pause place.  Whatever the name, it's a helpful tool for helping students regulate emotions. Our guests explain how the stations work, how to set one up, and the essential key to using them effectively. Follow on Twitter: @jenorr @SELtreasures ...