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Beyond Academics: Preparing Your Kids for Life
Notes from the Backpack: A PTA Podcast
English - November 20, 2019 13:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MB - ★★★★★ - 65 ratingsParenting Kids & Family Education education academics bullying children cyberbullying dads discipline edtech educators elearning Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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Your child’s school helps prepare them for academic success, but are they also preparing students for success in life? From your kid’s schedule to the layout of their classroom, many aspects of school life have remained the same for decades. So how can you tell if your child’s school is supporting their long-term growth? Linda Darling-Hammond, president & CEO of the Learning Institute, gives her expert opinion. She shares what signs you should look for to see if your child’s school is fostering their holistic development, and what you can do at home to raise well-rounded lifelong learners.