Mississippi Education Connection
24 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago -Educational Resources for Educators, Parents and Students
Mississippi Education Connection is dedicated to providing up-to-date educational resources for teachers, parents/guardians and students. Each week, we will have experts and guests on the show to discuss various topics relevant to educating Mississippi’s youth throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Mississippi Education Connection will be interactive, informative and sometimes fun.
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MS Education Connection | Final Show; A Look Back
September 25, 2020 22:51 - 53 minutes - 21.4 MBOver the past six months MS Education Connection has been dedicated to helping Mississippi families during this COVID-19 pandemic. Each week we talked with guests who provided relevant educational information, ideas and strategies for parents, teachers, students, and the community at large. And today is our final live on-air show so we decided to take a look back at some of our most interesting shows. You'll hear clips from Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann and State Superintendent of Education ...
MS Education Connection | MPB Classroom TV
September 21, 2020 20:00 - 45 minutes - 18.1 MBSince 1970 Mississippi Public Broadcasting has been dedicated to providing educational and instructional professional growth and public service programs for the students and citizens of Mississippi and it just keeps getting bigger and better. Today we’re taking an inside look at MPB’s New Channel “MPB Classroom TV” with our guests, LeighAnne Cheeseman, Assistant State Literacy and English Learner Coordinator with the MS Department of Education and Coach Larry Calhoun with “Move to Learn” F...
MS Education Connection | Early Childhood Literacy
September 11, 2020 23:08 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBToday on MS Education Connection we’re taking a look at Early Childhood Literacy in MS and how the Champaign for Grade Level Reading programs help to ensure that every child in MS can read proficiently with our guests, Dr. Angela Rutherford, Director of the Center for Excellence in Literacy Instruction, Tamara Hilmer, Director of Early Childhood & Reading Development with Lafayette Oxford University’s Reads program and Michele Connelly, Executive Director of the United Way of West Central MS...
MS Education Connection| Education and Workforce Development
September 04, 2020 18:00 - 51 minutes - 47 MBToday we discussed education and workforce development in MS and took a closer look at MPB’s Workforce Development Initiative, “Getting to Work MS” with our guest, Sharon Person, Director of Community Engagement here at MPB. We also spoke with Sandy Crist and Bronwyn Robertson from the MS Community College Board about programs they offer and how they benefit the future of Mississippi. For more information about the MS Community College Board Adult Education programs visit: https://www.mcc...
MS Education Connection | Distance Learning for the Visually Impaired
August 28, 2020 20:17 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBAt-home learning can be intimidating for anyone but for teachers and parents of visually impaired students, making these adjustments to distance learning presents a wide range of new challenges. Today we’ll take a look at distance learning for visually impaired students with our guests, Dr. Glenda Winfield, Project Director of Jackson State University’s Deep South Synergy TVI Project, Dr. LaShawna Fant, educator in the visually impaired community, and Mike Duke, Director of MPB’s Radio Readi...
MS Education Connection | Digital Learning in Public Schools
August 21, 2020 18:22 - 51 minutes - 20.7 MBFor parents with school-age children the coronavirus has made this back-to-school season anything but routine and for many students, virtual learning is the default instruction method, so today we’ll take a look at distance learning in public schools with our guests, John Kraman, Chief Information Officer for the Department of Education and Ridgeland high school counselor, Shemeka Hawkins. Listen as John shares details about how MDE is assisting with device distribution and technical support...
Mississippi Education Connection | Children’s Foundation of MS
August 14, 2020 17:54 - 49 minutes - 19.7 MBAs the pandemic continues, it forces new problems on struggling families, and has put children’s futures at an even higher risk. Today we’ll take a look at those issues and more with our guest, Linda Southward, Executive Director of the Children’s Foundation of MS. Plus, we'll speak with listeners about how the pandemic affected their families. For more information about Children’s Foundation of MS visit www.ChildrensFoundationMS.org Distance Learning Tips for parents and children: Estab...
Mississippi Education Connection| Alternative Learning Settings
August 07, 2020 20:34 - 49 minutes - 20 MBAs schools announce plans for full or partial distance learning, working parents are faced with the challenge of how to ensure that their children are in a safe learning setting while they work. Today we’ll take a look at a few alternative learning settings for students with our guests, Karrie Womack, Co-creator and administrator for Homeschoolers of Central MS, Jennifer Weiss, Music & Creative Arts Coordinator with the Salvation Army Kroc Center Home School Program and Monica Jones Co-found...
Mississippi Education Connection | Back to School w/ Dr. Carey Wright
July 24, 2020 18:57 - 52 minutes - 21 MBBack to school is near and the main question on everyone’s mind is how to keep our communities safe while making sure every child has access to the tools they need to succeed. State Superintendent of Education Dr. Carey Wright, joins us this morning to talk about that effort plus reopening options for districts, health and safety guidelines, digital learning plans and more. For more information about public schools in Mississippi visit https://www.mdek12.org/ Micro Teaching Groups There a...
Mississippi Education Connection | Back to School for Mississippi Students
July 17, 2020 18:33 - 51 minutes - 20.7 MBIt’s time for students to return to back to school but what will classrooms look like beyond Covid-19? Today we’re taking a closer look at Mississippi school district’s reopening plan options and discuss specific district's reopening plans with our guests, Petal School District Superintendent Dr. Matt Dillon and Gulfport school district Superintendent, Glen East. For more information about MPB's Digital Education Network Service visit education.mpbonline.org Tips For Principals and Super...
Mississippi Education Connection | MS Charter Schools
July 13, 2020 17:43 - 42 minutes - 17.2 MBToday on Mississippi Education Connection we discuss Charter Schools in Mississippi with our guest, Dr. Lisa Karmacharya, Executive Director for the Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board. Listen as she talks about her role as Executive Director, their mission and plans for reopening in the fall. Plus, we will talk to Yolanda Davis who has a child enrolled in a charter school to get a parent's perspective. For more information on Charter Schools in MS visit: https://www.charterschoolbo...
Mississippi Education Connection | Summer Family Fun
June 26, 2020 20:11 - 45 minutes - 18.4 MBSummer provides a great opportunity to be together and active as a family and finding things to do in Mississippi is not as hard as you might think. Today we’re taking a look at a few outdoor attractions that you can enjoy with your family. We’ll start in Flora, at the MS Petrified Forest and speak with Lynn Evans, the oldest sibling of the Schabilion family, after that we’ll take a closer look at our wonderful state parks with State Park Administrator, Stu Rayburn from the MS Department of ...
Mississippi Education Connection | MPB’s Parents are Teachers Too initiative
June 12, 2020 20:16 - 47 minutes - 19.1 MBBefore your kids started school, you were their primary teacher, instructing them in ABCs and 123s and as they grow, you shift into the role of coach, making sure they finish their homework and get to school on time. But even as children advance through the grades, parents remain their most important teachers. So today we’re taking closer look at MPB’s early childhood training support initiative “Parents Are Teachers Too” with our guests, Director of Early Childhood, Shelia Brown- Robinson a...
Mississippi Education Connection | Healthy Eating Throughout the Summer
June 05, 2020 19:07 - 51 minutes - 20.7 MBThe kids are out of school and with the lazy days of summer, it’s easy to let good eating habits slide but getting the right nutrition remains important during the summer to keep children’s maturing brains healthy. On this episode, we'll discuss healthy eating options for you and your family this summer with our special guest, MPB’s own, Ed Said. We’ll also talk with Germaine Flood, Education Specialist & Ed Said Lunch Bunch Crew Member and Dr. Fiona Lewis, Instructor in the Department of P...
Mississippi Education Connection | School is out for summer, now what?
May 29, 2020 18:26 - 49 minutes - 20 MBThe academic school year is over and as chaotic and stressful as it may have been you made it! But now it’s summertime and keeping your kids active and engaged during this time isn’t going to be easy so today we’re going to take a look at a few summer camps and programs that are available around the state. We’ll start on the MS Gulf coast at the Walter Anderson Museum, then we’ll head to the MS Children’s Museum and end with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central MS. Tips of the Week: Encoura...
Mississippi Education Connection | High School Senior Day
May 22, 2020 18:47 - 47 minutes - 19 MBFor the most people high school is something they remember for the rest of their lives, especially those last couple of months, but, for the graduating class of 2020, these times will be remembered much differently. Today we’re celebrating our Mississippi high school seniors and sitting down with three graduates to talk about the impact of COVID-19 on their senior year. Plus, listen as seniors from around the state share messages with their peers in our senior spotlight. Tips of the Week f...
Mississippi Education Connection | Parenting through a Pandemic
May 15, 2020 19:54 - 49 minutes - 20 MBFor many people, home in the age of COVID-19 has become the office, the classroom and even the gym. With school closures, working remotely and, social distancing it’s a lot to navigate for anyone, but especially for parents. So today we’re discussing “Parenting through a Pandemic” with our guests, LeighAnne Cheeseman, Damien Davis and Dr. Pamela Scott. Listen as they share their personal experiences and strategies for managing home life in a time of social distancing and self-quarantine. Go...
Mississippi Education Connection | Teacher Appreciation Week
May 08, 2020 18:48 - 51 minutes - 20.6 MBTeachers change the lives of millions of children every day and with the abrupt end to the physical school year, our teachers have done even more to continue educating students with virtual classrooms and distance learning. So today we’re celebrating teachers and educators for “Teacher Appreciation Week” with our guests State Teacher of the year, Hannah Gadd- Ardrey and Administrator of the year, Dr. Lee Pambianchi and joining us from the Department of Education, Dr. Corey Murphy, Executive D...
Mississippi Education Connection | Conversation with Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann
April 24, 2020 19:38 - 50 minutes - 20.3 MBMost governments around the world have closed educational institutions in an attempt to contain the spread of the Coronavirus and these closures have impacted over 90% of the world’s student population. Listen as we speak with Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann, to discuss how COVID-19 has impacted the legislature’s plans for education, ways in which he's connecting with educators and students and what the future may hold for all Mississippians. For more information about the Adopt a Senior Pro...
MS Education Connection | Covid 19 Educational Disruption and Response
April 17, 2020 18:45 - 50 minutes - 20.4 MBAs the coronavirus crisis continues to place tremendous strain on the education system, state policymakers along with district leaders, school leaders, teachers and support staff are working to ensure the well-being of students and families. Listen as State Superintendent of Education, Dr. Carey Wright and Chief Academic Officer, Dr. Nathan Oakley give us updates in response to COVID-19 and answer your questions and concerns. Our "Tips of the Week" come from students who participated in Lt...
Mississippi Education Connection| How to Help Your Special Needs Child Get the Most Out of Home School During Coronavirus Isolation
April 10, 2020 20:33 - 50 minutes - 20 MBTransitioning to teaching your kids at home during coronavirus school closures can be hard for many families, but parents of kids with special needs face unique challenges. Listen as we speak with Robin Lemonis, Director of Special Education and Dr. Nathan Oakley, Chief Academic Officer with the MS Department of Education about how to help your special needs child get the most out of distance learning. Tips of the Week: *Keep consistent check-in with your child’s school, teachers and thera...
Mississippi Education Connection| PBS KIDS Programming
April 03, 2020 22:02 - 49 minutes - 19.9 MBAs the Covid-19 Pandemic continues to spread throughout the country, teachers, parents and students are having to find creative resources for learning at home. Today we’ll discuss PBS KIDS Programming and how it’s tied to curriculum with guests Sara DeWitt, VP of PBS KIDS Digital and Sara Schapiro VP of Education at PBS. We’ll also welcome Dr. Nathan Oakley, Chief Academic Officer with the MS Department of Education to discuss how PBS Programming ties into our curriculum in Mississippi. For...
Mississippi Education Connection | MS State Superintendent of Education Dr. Carey Wright
March 27, 2020 21:32 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBAs the Coronavirus Pandemic continues to close down businesses and shut down schools, parents and guardians around Mississippi have become instant home-schoolers and teachers have been forced into distance learning instruction. For most, this transition is daunting, and unfamiliar. Listen as we talk with State Superintendent of Education, Dr. Carey Wright about statewide policy suspensions, new policies for students and staff and how they plan to implement and provide resources for virtual l...
PREVIEW: Mississippi Education Connection
March 26, 2020 19:15 - 33 seconds - 783 KBMississippi Education Connection is your on-air source for instructional education during this COVID-19 crisis, providing timely and relevant information to parents, teachers and students. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.