Latest Athomelearning Podcast Episodes
Episode 21: Biden Elected President & Laughter Signals Friendship
Listenwise News Bites - November 12, 2020 04:30 - 10 minutesThis week we cover the results of the 2020 Presidential election with Joe Biden winning the necessary electoral votes. And what kinds of signals to do you send to others about your friendships? For student reflection: How might laughter help humans and other animals survive?
Episode 20: The Rise of Private Militias & An All Black Rowing Team
Listenwise News Bites - October 22, 2020 14:12 - 15 minutesThis week we look at the legality of the rise of private militias and hear the inspiring story of the first all-Black high school rowing team. For student reflection: How do you think doing a sport helps you win in life?
Episode 19: White House COVID-19 Cluster & Settlers of Catan
Listenwise News Bites - October 08, 2020 17:55 - 12 minutesThis week we look at how a COVID-19 superspreading event seems to have created a cluster of COVID cases at the White House, including President Trump and the First Lady. Also board games are surging in popularity as people have more time at home. For student reflection: What can you do to stay h...
Episode 19: White House COVID-19 Cluster & Settlers of Catan
Listenwise News Bites - October 08, 2020 17:55 - 12 minutesThis week we look at how a COVID-19 superspreading event seems to have created a cluster of COVID cases at the White House, including President Trump and the First Lady. Also board games are surging in popularity as people have more time at home. For student reflection: What can you do to stay h...
Episode 18: Western Wildfires & Interpreting Texting Punctuation
Listenwise News Bites - September 24, 2020 14:02 - 9 minutesThis week showcases the wildfires that are ravaging the Northwest. We look at how difficult it is to fight fires during a pandemic. And we hear about the importance of using punctuation in text messages. For student reflection: How do you think communities can help people affected by the wildfir...
Episode 17: A Look Back on the Civil Rights March on Washington & College Athletes in a Pandemic
Listenwise News Bites - September 10, 2020 04:00 - 12 minutesThis week we look back on the 57th anniversary of the Civil Rights March on Washington at a time when marches for racial justice are demanding change. We learn about zoos reopening from the pandemic and 11-year-old Gui Khury who became the first skateboarder to land a 1080-degree spin during qua...
Episode 16: Voting During a Pandemic and A Football Team Renamed
Listenwise News Bites - August 27, 2020 04:05 - 14 minutesThis week we hear how one state has successfully conducted mail in voting. And a National Football League team changes it name because it's a racial slur. For student reflection: How can sports team names, mascots, images, and fan gestures cause harm?
Episode 15: Pandemic Expands and the Voting Rights Act
Listenwise News Bites - August 13, 2020 18:43 - 12 minutesThis week we learn how the pandemic is growing in the U.S. and we hear about the importance of the voting rights act. For student reflection: Why is it important that all citizens have an equal opportunity to vote?
Episode 14: Remembering a Civil Rights Leader and the Silent Spread of COVID
Listenwise News Bites - August 06, 2020 04:00 - 12 minutesThis week we remember civil rights icon Congressman John Lewis. And we learn how some people can spread the corona-virus without even knowing they have it. For student reflection: What can you do to protect yourself and others from silent spreaders?
9. How Can I Plan My Daily Homeschool Schedule?
Emergency Homeschool - August 05, 2020 06:37 - 16 minutesFlexibility is one of homeschooling’s biggest benefits. Yet families still often feel pressure to follow a traditional 7-hour school day. In this episode of Emergency Homeschool, we talk about how to plan your daily homeschool schedule with Pam Barnhill, educator, homeschool mom and founder of...
8. Will Homeschooling Affect My Kid’s College Admission Chances?
Emergency Homeschool - August 05, 2020 06:36 - 9 minutesWill a homeschool year make it more difficult for your student to get into college? And how do the nation’s finest STEM universities evaluate students with a non-traditional academic background? In this episode of Emergency Homeschool, we talk with Chris Peterson, Assistant Director of Admissi...
7. What Are My Homeschool Socialization Options?
Emergency Homeschool - August 05, 2020 06:34 - 13 minutesWill my child miss out on socialization if they aren't in a traditional classroom? That's a common worry for many parents considering homeschooling. How can parents help their children interact with the world while learning at home? In this episode of Emergency Homeschool, we talk with Andre...
6. Is Hybrid Homeschooling Right for My Family?
Emergency Homeschool - August 05, 2020 06:34 - 13 minutesIs hybrid homeschooling the perfect flexible learning option for a pandemic? And if so, how can parents successfully implement hybrid homeschooling for their families? In this episode of Emergency Homeschool, we talk with Dr. Michael McShane, Director of National Research at EdChoice, and Chr...
5. How Can I Find the Best Homeschool Curriculum?
Emergency Homeschool - August 05, 2020 06:33 - 16 minutesWhat advice would you give new and tentative homeschoolers about choosing their curriculum? In this episode of Emergency Homeschool, we talk with Pam Barnhill, homeschool mom and Founder of Your Morning Basket; and DeLise Bernard, homeschool mom, educational consultant, and Founder of Survivin...
4. Who’s Going to Teach My Online Homeschool?
Emergency Homeschool - August 05, 2020 06:32 - 13 minutesWithout teacher training or credentials, how can you give your child the high-quality education they need and deserve? In this episode of Emergency Homeschool, we talk with Jeremy Newman, Director of Public Policy at Texas Homeschool Coalition; and DeLise Bernard, homeschool mom, educational c...
3. How Can I Homeschool Legally in My State?
Emergency Homeschool - August 05, 2020 06:31 - 12 minutesDo you know the homeschool requirements in your state? Because where you live largely determines how you're going to be able to conduct your at home learning. In some states, parents need a teaching license while in others, there are almost no restrictions at all. In this episode of the Eme...
2. Should I Customize My Homeschool to My Student’s Learning Style?
Emergency Homeschool - August 05, 2020 06:29 - 9 minutesCustomizing the at-home classroom to each individual student's preferences can be a very compelling approach to education. However, parents need to examine some big misconceptions surrounding learning styles theory. In this episode of Emergency Homeschool, we talk with Dr. Jennifer Frederick, ...
Episode 13: The Importance of Masks & the Emancipation Memorial
Listenwise News Bites - July 30, 2020 04:00 - 9 minutesThis week we hear about how masks can protect you and others in this pandemic. Also, we revisit the Emancipation Memorial in Washington, DC. As Confederate statues and other symbols of racism are being dismantled around the country, some people are calling for this statue’s removal, too. For stu...
1. How Do I Navigate My Family’s Fall Homeschool Options?
Emergency Homeschool - July 27, 2020 08:03 - 14 minutesOn the Emergency Homeschool podcast, we're going to get answers to the questions we keep hearing our Art of Problem Solving parents asking: What are their school options for fall? How can they find the best homeschool curriculum? How can they figure out their state's regulations for at-home l...
Episode 12: How to Safely Reopen Schools and Seeing Earth from Space
Listenwise News Bites - July 23, 2020 04:00 - 12 minutesThis week we hear about how schools leaders are thinking about how to safely reopen school in the fall. And what does the earth look like from space? For student reflection: What ideas do you have for keeping schools safe during a pandemic?
Episode 11: Confederate Emblem Removed from Flag and the NBA Steps in to Help With Voting
Listenwise News Bites - July 16, 2020 04:00 - 10 minutesThis week's news showcases Mississippi's flag, the last state flag with the Confederate emblem, which is now being removed. And some NBA teams are stepping up to help with voting during the pandemic. For student reflection: What can be done to make voting accessible, especially during a pandemic?
Episode 10: Protection for LGBTQ Workers and COVID on the rise
Listenwise News Bites - July 02, 2020 04:00 - 9 minutesThis week we learn how the Supreme Court ruled in favor of protecting LGBDQ employees. And we hear how people are demonstrating against racism in their cars to stay safe. For student reflection: Have you ever felt that you could not be yourself in certain situations?
Episode 9: Sheltering in Place Works and Sports and Race
Listenwise News Bites - June 25, 2020 04:00 - 10 minutesThis week we look at how sheltering in place requirements have worked to prevents thousands of coronavirus deaths. And we look at the NFL's response to protests about racial inequality. For student reflection: How are you thinking about protecting yourself from the virus in the future?
Episode 8: Reimagining Policing and Baseball during the pandemic
Listenwise News Bites - June 18, 2020 04:00 - 10 minutesThis week's news is about reimagining public safety following weeks of protest over police brutality against black people. Also, it’s summer which means baseball! For student reflection: What do you think are the most important jobs of a police officer?
Episode 7: Systemic Racism and Biking During the Pandemic
Listenwise News Bites - June 11, 2020 04:00 - 13 minutesThis week news is about how systemic racism is driving thousands of people across the country to protest for change. Also, the lock down during the pandemic has meant fewer cars on the road, which means it's safer for bikes, especially women on bikes in Pakistan. For student reflection: What do ...
Episode 6: Protests Over Police Brutality and Local Heroes at Your Grocery Store
Listenwise News Bites - June 04, 2020 04:00 - 10 minutesThis weeks news focuses on protests happening in cities around the country following the death of George Floyd, a black man in police custody. And we hear from a grocery store cashier who is on the front lines of the pandemic. For student reflection: What can you do to protect essential workers?...
Episode 5: Graduation in a Pandemic and Dogs Sniffing out the Virus
Listenwise News Bites - May 28, 2020 05:00 - 8 minutesThis week's episode looks at how school leaders are looking for alternatives to traditional, in-person high school graduations. And dogs and their incredible sense of smell are being trained to detect COVID-19. For student reflection: What other ways do you think dogs might be trained to help hu...
Episode 4: Keeping the Food Flowing and Helping Your Neighbor
Listenwise News Bites - May 21, 2020 04:00 - 9 minutesThis week's episode looks at why farmers are throwing away food during the pandemic. And we hear how students in one community are helping their elderly neighbors. Also in Florida, cold weather means falling iguanas. For student reflection: What can you do to help people during the coronavirus p...
Episode 3: How Contact Tracing Works and a Run on Toilet Paper
Listenwise News Bites - May 14, 2020 15:54 - 12 minutesIn this week's news we'll explore how contact tracing works. And a new toilet paper company in Maine stepped up production just as the coronavirus crisis hit. And do you miss your school building? One student did so he recreated it on Minecraft. For student reflection: What other skills, other t...
Episode 2: The Future of School and Handshakes May be History
Listenwise News Bites - May 10, 2020 07:00 - 9 minutesIn this week's news we'll explore what going to school might look like in the fall. And will you be shaking hands once social distancing ends? A look at the history of the handshake and why it may become "history". Also, a lonely dog radio show. For student reflection: When school starts again i...
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