Podcasts about learning pods

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Denise Lever was a firefighter turned homeschooling mom who launched a Prenda microschool in August 2020 in the rural town of Eager, Arizona in Apache County, which is one of the poorest counties in the US and one of only 3 counties in the entire country where neither English nor Spanish is the primary language spoke at home. In Apache County, that language is Navajo. Denise is also an administrator of 5 other independently operated Prenda microschools in her town of Eager.  *** Sign up for Kerry's free, weekly email newsletter on education trends at fee.org/liberated.

Meredith Halpern-Ranzer, Co-Founder and CEO of the kids' podcasting company Tinkercast, joins host Mike Palmer in a conversation about learning, podcasts, and how to reach children and their grown-ups with compelling educational content. We begin by hearing Meredith's background creating educational media for children at places like Sesame Workshop and PBS Kids Sprout. After recognizing the decline of linear television, she teamed up with radio host Mindy Thomas and podcaster Guy Raz in 2017 to launch Tinkercast and its flagship science podcast Wow in the World. The conversation covers the learning benefits of audio, especially regarding comprehension, engagement and creativity. Meredith explains how Tinkercast turns real scientific research into entertaining, sound-rich stories, fostering curiosity and critical thinking skills. We discuss various Tinkercast shows like the game show Two Whats and a Wow and the music podcast Flip and Mosey's Guide to How to Be an Earthling. Meredith also details their new classroom offering TinkerClass, a free project-based learning program for teachers that builds on audio-inspired questions and wonders. Don't miss this deep dive into the power of listening to audio together as a rich and emerging learning context for the future. Subscribe to Trending in Education wherever you get your podcasts. Visit us at TrendinginEd.com for more sharp takes on what's emerging in the learning universe.

SELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODENoah Apple Mayers:  LinkedIn | Facebook | FlickrTeach Your Kids: Website | X | Instagram | SubstackManisha: LinkedIn | X | Instagram | FacebookJoin our premium community with expert support and adviceBrooklyn Apple Academy: Website | Instagram | EmailCottageClass: A Microschool Hub That Connects Families With Small-Scale Teachers — & Takes Care of the Business Side – The 74NYC Women in Tech Who Are Reimagining Our World – AlleyWatchDeschooling Society - Ivan Illich Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life: Life-Changing Tools for Healthy Relationships - Marshall B. Rosenberg PhDBrightworksThis site contains product affiliate links. We may receive a commission if you make a purchase after clicking on one of these links.  Time Codes:00:00:20 - Manisha introduces Noah Apple Mayers, a visionary in alternative education. 00:01:20 - Noah describes Brooklyn Apple's year-round homeschooling system. The academy mimics a traditional school year, ensuring smooth transitions for students and parents alike.00:03:00 - Noah unveils a groundbreaking class for teens focusing on NYC's complex infrastructure. Through interactions with city planners and officials, teens can get hands-on civic education.00:07:27 - Emphasizing the necessity for a creative environment, Noah believes that playtime and messes aren't just tolerated but celebrated as vital to fostering imagination.00:09:40 - Manisha highlights the growth trajectory of Brooklyn Apple Academy, focusing on the rich diversity of teachers they've onboarded. 00:15:37 - Child's play is serious business for Noah, who argues for the developmental benefits of controlled risk-taking. In his view, pushing boundaries can yield unexpected life lessons.00:19:27 - Manisha poses a crucial question, asking Noah about the long-term effects of this type of education on the Brooklyn Apple students, particularly as they transition into adulthood.  00:22:49 - What does a typical day look like at the academy? 00:32:00 - The rise of learning pods and micro schools during the pandemic is discussed. Manisha expresses her concerns about micro schools trying to recreate traditional school environments and the lack of parent involvement.00:34:20 - "What skills are kids picking up?" Manisha's question lets Noah spotlight the complex web of learning that takes place at Brooklyn Apple, from conflict resolution to culinary artistry.00:38:20 - Noah places equal importance on practical life skills, like cooking and managing finances.00:43:25 - Field Trip Day isn't just a day out; it's an educational pilgrimage. Noah elucidates on how these outings add another layer of practical education.00:49:40 - Manisha suggests that the best way to evaluate Brooklyn Apple's effectiveness is by visiting the academy. It's an open invitation, accompanied by an appeal for scholarship donations.00:52:48 - As the episode wraps, Manisha turns to the audience, encouraging them to drop their questions and thoughts in the comment section.  This podcast is made possible through a generous grant from the Vela Education Fund.VELA Education Fund is catalyzing a vibrant alternative education ecosystem. VELA provides trust-based funding to entrepreneurs, fosters community-building and knowledge-sharing, and increases visibility through storytelling that promotes cultural awareness and acceptance of the out-of-system space. Today, VELA serves the largest community of out-of-system education entrepreneurs in the country, with over 2,000 community members. About half of VELA's community members operate small learning environments, and the other half are ecosystem and community builders offering direct services and support across the out-of-system space. Learn more at velaedfund.org.

This is for EVERYONE!! Got kids?? Take a listen. Season 2- Episode 1 On this episode Shanese shares insight on being a homeschool evaluator, the services she offers with Draw With Me, the benefits of learning pods, and her previous experiences in the classroom. Interview with Shanese, owner of Draw With Me, providing families with homeschool evaluations, 1on1 tutoring, art classes, and much more. Visit her website at: https://www.drawwithme.shop/ Homeschool Yo Kids Podcast shares organic conversations that promote confidence, a growth mindset, and are filled with inspiration and good energy. Sharing stories from the classroom, their home learning journey, and other reflections and life experiences, come grow and learn with Jae. Homeschool Yo Kids Organization is a 501c3 nonprofit that provides families with tools to aid unconventional learning experiences, helping to create a positive home learning environment. In addition to this, we are missioned to help families in traditional schools build a healthy collaborative relationship between the school and home. Visit our website!! https://www.homeschoolyokidsexpo.com/ Follow us on IG: @homeschoolyokids Join our FB Group: Homeschool Yo Kids Jae is a former public-school teacher, now homeschooling her 2 little people. She is the founder of the 501c3 nonprofit Homeschool Yo Kids Organization. Join Jae as she chats with homeschool families, homeschool resource providers, and others that support the homeschool community on this journey of 'reimagining what learning looks like'. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/homeschoolyokids/support

Parents and Teachers are noticing these buzz words: Learning Pods, Homeschool Pods, Microschools and Homeschooling Businesses. Parents and teachers are looking for alternative methods in education.  We all Know there is not one size fits all model for our precious children and their education. Many teachers and parents are seeking entrepreneurship or wanting to find an alternative educational option for child but haven't quite figured it out. Where are these places? You've considered Starting your own school but thinking- that just seems like a lot of red tape, years of waiting, a lot of money needed.  Maybe you are wanting to homeschool but you don't want to do it alone? Today we discuss the details, laws, and stipulations for creating a microschool or learning pod.  Let Your Light Shine, Join Our Facebook Group for “Tip Tuesdays”, a support community and the “best place on the internet corner” https://www.facebook.com/groups/teacherletyourlightshine Book a Clarity Coaching Session: www.teachersletyourlightshine.com/coaching Get started on your dream school right now! Get all the documents you need to jumpstart, market and enroll students! www.teachersletyourlightshine.com/shop  We have step-by-step instructions to help you write powerful marketing brochures, enrollment forms, introductory packets, and so much more! You'll also find easy-to-use templates made to simplify your creation process, as well as beautiful real-life examples used by my micro-school, Lighthouse Learning, to give you creative inspiration when designing your very own forms.  You will be able to seal the deal with peace and clarity when you hand deliver your new handbook and contract.  Tune in to today's episode to find out more and head over to our shop to purchase your documents at teachersletyourlightshine.com/shop Coaching: https://teachersletyourlightshine.com/coaching Do you need help with a plan of action, accountability,  or clarity in your teacher career change? Interested in starting a micro-school, tutoring or homeschooling business?  Don't know where to start? Wanting to make a change but have no idea where to begin or what the change would even look like?  It's time to get "unstuck", have a plan and gain your much needed clarity  so you can experience teacher career growth, build a business blueprint, market with clear messaging, and plan a successful business launch-whether it's a micro-school, tutoring business or homeschooling business.  Click below to learn more… Connect with me on Instagram: @Teacherletyourlightshine Follow us on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/teacherletyourlightshine Join our email list to be the FIRST to know about our FREE Resources and podcast alerts! Teachersletyourlightshine.com Want to chat? Have some questions? I'd love to hear from you! Send an Email: teacherletyourlightshine@gmail.com Or send me a message on Facebook or Instagram Twitter: @teacher_light Check out Our School on Facebook: https:www.facebook.com/lighthouselearningmicroschool Book a Clarity Coaching Session today: www.teachersletyourlightshine.com/coaching

Chris and Christine chat with Joelle Fortin to uncover everything you've ever wondered about learning pods and micro-schools. During the covid pandemic, parents were scrambling to find a way to continue working while children could continue learning from home. Enter, learning pods. Even before the pandemic, Joelle Fortin knew learning pods were the right choice for her family of five. Joelle started a pod of her own three years ago, which has since grown to include other families and grades 4-10. Joelle's #1 tip? Don't bring your public school tendencies to the pod. As a former public school teacher for 10 years, Joelle had to reject many of the "one-size-fits-all" approaches that are used too often in the public school system. Stay in touch with Joelle and her learning pod on Instagram.If you enjoyed this episode of Making the Leap, leave a 5-star rating and let us know what you liked about the show on your favorite podcast app. You can also comment on any of our social pages; Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Check out our latest YouTube Shorts too!Don't forget to sign-up for Making The Leap's newsletter!To learn more about the Herzog Foundation, visit HerzogFoundation.com. Like and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram or sign-up to receive monthly email updates.

Kelly Smith launched the first Prenda learning pod in his Arizona home in early 2018 with 7 children, including his son. Today, Prenda has reached over 10,000 learners in hundreds of pods, with the help more than 1,000 educator-guides in 5 states. On today's episode, Kelly talks about the growth of Prenda, the rising popularity of microschools and learning pods, and why aspiring education entrepreneurs should just jump in.  Sign up for Kerry's free, weekly email newsletter on education trends at fee.org/liberated.

This week on “The Learning Curve,” Cara and Gerard talk with Amar Kumar, founder and CEO of KaiPod Learning, a network of in-person education centers for online learners and homeschoolers, based in Massachusetts. They discuss how the pandemic dramatically changed parents' sentiments about their traditional public schools, opening the door to wider private school choice […]

This week on “The Learning Curve,” Cara and Gerard talk with Amar Kumar, founder and CEO of KaiPod Learning, a network of in-person education centers for online learners and homeschoolers, based in Massachusetts. They discuss how the pandemic dramatically changed parents' sentiments about their traditional public schools, opening the door to wider private school choice options... Source

This week on “The Learning Curve,” Cara and Gerard talk with Amar Kumar, founder and CEO of KaiPod Learning, a network of in-person education centers for online learners and homeschoolers, based in Massachusetts. They discuss how the pandemic dramatically changed parents’ sentiments about their traditional public schools, opening the door to wider private school choice options... Source

The director of the Center on Reinventing Public Education, Robin Lake, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss the latest CRPE report, which outlines the path to recovery for students after schools closed during the Covid-19 pandemic. The report, "The State of the American Student: Fall 2022," is available now at CRPE.org. https://crpe.org/the-state-of-the-american-student/

There is something extraordinarily special happening in South Florida these days. It has become a hub of education entrepreneurship and emerging K-12 learning models, creating increasingly more abundant and diverse education options for families.  I recently had the opportunity to spend several days in the Fort Lauderdale area gathering with these incredible microschool founders. Shiren Rattigan is one of them. She runs Colossal Academy, a beautiful and inviting microschool for middle schoolers. Shiren also does an incredible job of connecting local founders and other education entrepreneurs with each other and with the greater community, sharing resources, hosting gatherings, offering support and encouragement, and really helping to accelerate this entrepreneurial cluster of innovative learning models and schooling alternatives.  Colossal Academiy is a VELA Education Fund grant recipient, as are many of the other microschools in the South Florida area. VELA is a non-profit, philanthropic organization that offers grants to education entrepreneurs who are creating non-traditional learning options and other schooling alternatives, including microschools, homeschool collaboratives, learning pods, etc.

Disruptive innovations begin on the margins and don't penetrate the mainstream until their quality is proven to be as good, if not better, than more established models. Disruptive innovation is a term that was coined by Clayton Christensen and his colleagues back in the 1990s, and its effects have been seen in many sectors over the years, including education.  In today's episode of the LiberatED podcast, I talk with Michael B. Horn, chairman, co-founder, and a distinguished fellow at the Clayton Christensen Institute in Massachusetts. He has written several books on disruptive innovation in education, and his latest book, From Reopen To Reinvent: (Re)creating School for Every Child was just released this summer. Michael serves as an executive editor at Education Next and is a venture partner at NextGen Venture Partners.  Follow Michael on Twitter @michaelbhorn.

Imagine your children waking each day, knowing what they are going to do and how they need to go about doing it. You've prepared them and the environment so well, they hum along in their work driven by curiosity and fueled by discovery.  They tackle the “boring stuff” with patience and overcome challenges with optimism.  They learn things you never even knew or may have forgotten.  These are the characteristics of self-determined learners.  Today we discuss the purpose and function of learning and how to let go of the edge of outdated conventional practices to swim in the waters of self-determined learning. 

On this week's Education Gadfly Show podcast, Ashley Jochim, a principal at the Center on Reinventing Public Education, joins Mike Petrilli to discuss her research on pandemic learning pods, what parents and educators liked about them, and whether they might outlive the Covid emergency. Then, on the Research Minute, Amber Northern reviews a study of how New York City's charter schools are affecting diversity in traditional public schools.Recommended content:Ashley's February 2022 report: Crisis Breeds Innovation: Pandemic Pods and the Future of Education.The study that Amber reviewed on the Research Minute: Sarah A. Cordes & Agustina Laurito, “Choice and Change: The Implications of Charter School Expansion for School and Neighborhood Diversity in NYC,” retrieved from the Annenberg Institute at Brown University (April 2022).Feedback welcome!Have ideas or feedback on our podcast? Send them to our podcast producer Pedro Enamorado at penamorado@fordhaminstitute.org.

The pandemic has changed the education landscape, with many parents now interested in homeschooling, private schools, or even learning pods. A new bill in the Utah House aims to expand those choices for families. State Representative Candice Pierucci and Allison Sorenson from Education Opportunity 4 Every Child talk with Boyd about the Hope Scholarship bill and what it might mean for public schools, too. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on “The Learning Curve,” co-hosts Gerard Robinson and Cara Candal talk with Andrew Campanella, the president of National School Choice Week. They discuss why 2021 was called the “Year of School Choice,” and the implications of more academic options for K-12 education reform across America. They delve into the reasons why political support for even the highest performing charter public... Source

This week on “The Learning Curve,” co-hosts Gerard Robinson and Cara Candal talk with Andrew Campanella, the president of National School Choice Week. They discuss why 2021 was called the “Year of School Choice,” and the implications of more academic options for K-12 education reform across America. They delve into the reasons why political support for even the highest performing charter public schools has eroded, the […]

In this episode, Joe talks about in-person Learning Pods and how the pandemic accelerated the micro-school learning trend

This week on “The Learning Curve,” Gerard and Cara talk with Jonathan Butcher, the Will Skillman Fellow in Education at The Heritage Foundation. They discuss the growing popularity of learning pods, an education innovation propelled by K-12 public education's failure to meet the COVID-19 moment. With as many as three million children enrolled in learning pods, 35 percent of parents participating... Source

This week on “The Learning Curve,” Gerard and Cara talk with Jonathan Butcher, the Will Skillman Fellow in Education at The Heritage Foundation. They discuss the growing popularity of learning pods, an education innovation propelled by K-12 public education’s failure to meet the COVID-19 moment. With as many as three million children enrolled in learning […]

Learning pods have become a popular solution for parents searching for additional support for their children struggling to learn during the pandemic. Here are four things you should know about learning pods in Oregon: A recent survey conducted hints that learning pods are here to stay. In March, one out of every five families was actively participating in a pod and another was looking to find one. Moreover, one in four teachers expressed interest in teaching a learning pod. Learning pods in Oregon are subject to Early Learning Division (ELD) regulations for at-home daycares. These numerous regulations can be impossible for learning pods, which have more in common with the less-regulated homeschooling sector than at-home daycares. The Oregon Department of Education has explicitly discouraged the formation of learning pods on the basis of equity, since pods have the possibility of “leaving out students who are already underserved by our school system.” Establishing an Education Savings Account (ESA) program in Oregon would address equity concerns by allowing low-income and underserved families the opportunity to use their child's education dollars for creative solutions such as learning pods. Learning pods hint at the future of education. Parents want more flexibility and more options for their children. Let's ensure that future is possible in Oregon. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coffeewithcascade/message

Bryan talks to John Mitchell and Sandy Thomas with the Salvation Army. They share information about their new programs: LifeNav, Generation 2 Initiative, Learning Pods and Res

The mainstream media seems to be noticing, at last, that learning pods are popping up to serve low-income learners. Diane and Michael discuss whether the community organizations behind these pods might help transform the schooling system beyond the pandemic. Plus, the two ponder what does it mean that serving on the education committee in Congress … Continue reading Season 2, Episode 12: Learning pods for low-income learners

Listen in as Paige and Hanna discuss the topic of learning pods and how they are currently growing within the education world. Find out whether or not learning pods would be a good fit for your children or your teaching style!

There is so much talk about how learning pods are creating a greater divide in inequity, but I see an opportunity to for the closing of the achievement gap. This is a live and recorded conversation on how alternative educational models, such as learning pods, also called pandemic pods, micro-schools or nano-schools (learning communities of typically three to 10 students) can enhance black and brown students' learning and performance to not only bridge but close the achievement gap.CONNECT WITH ME:Uche L. Njoku, EdM (The Sneaker Principal) at:Email: unjoku@thenjokuschool.orgBlog: www.thenjokuschool.orgPodcast: www.thesneakerprincipal.orghttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sneaker-principal-podcast/id1505123615Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/snkrprincipal/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/uchelawrenceTwitter: https://twitter.com/snkrprincipal?lang=enInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/snkrprincipal/Twitch: https://m.twitch.tv/snkrprincipal/profilesSubscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/UcheLawrenceSupport the show (https://cash.app/$thenjokuschool)

Join me in a weekly talk about education and culture. This 47th, and final episode, of The Sneaker Principal Podcast of 2020. In tis episode I will talking about Learning Pods and how they can be used to close the academic achievement gap that our children are facing._______________________________CONNECT WITH ME:Uche L. Njoku, EdM (The Sneaker Principal) at:Email: unjoku@thenjokuschool.orgBlog: www.thenjokuschool.orgPodcast: www.thesneakerprincipal.orghttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/snkrprincipal/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/uchelawrenceTwitter: https://twitter.com/snkrprincipal?lan...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/snkrprincipal/Twitch: https://m.twitch.tv/snkrprincipal/pro...Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/UcheLawrenceSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/thenjokuschool)

In this episode I do a review of the week touching on topics that include the COVID19 Vaccine, College Applications, Financial Insecurities, Learning Pods and how they are impacting  and increasing inequities in education and our communities.———————www.thenjokuschool.orgwww.thesneakerprincipal.orgPodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sneaker-principal-podcast/id1505123615Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/snkrprincipal/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/uchelawrenceTwitter: https://twitter.com/snkrprincipal?lang=enInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/snkrprincipal/Support the show (https://cash.app/$thenjokuschool)

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Learning Pods & Micro-Schools: Why Don't We Have Them?Over the course of the past eight to nine months there has been a lot of talk about learning pods and micro schools. These are in many cases important supplementary resources as add-ons to what schools do for our children, and in other cases powerful options for children needing alternatives to traditional school environments. Strangely enough I have not been able to find a real presence of  learning pods and micro schools in Black and Brown communities. Why is this the case?________________________________________________________________Uche L. Njoku, EdM (The Sneaker Principal) at:Email: uche@uchelawrence.comWebsite: https://thesneakerprincipal.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SNKRPrincipalLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/uchelawre...YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/results?searc...Support the show

WorldWise Tutoring, guiding tutors dedicated to her cause with her best practices. 1) Re-imagining the educational system 2) What makes our services unique 3) Our new projects: Enrichment classes, Learning Pods, and Student Sponsorships 4) My background and what lead me to form this business #WorldWiseTutoring #LindseyWander #SherryGideons #PamelaAubrey Who is Lindsey Wander?? Lindsey Wander, Valedictorian of her high school, originally enrolled at Cal State Fresno to study Biomedical Engineering. In just four years, he graduated with a Bachelor's in Biology, a Bachelor's in Chemistry, and a Minor in Mathematics. Several domestic and international internships later, she discovered her passion for teaching and re-enrolled in college to earn her teaching credentials. For several years, Lindsey taught math, biology, and STEM in the low-income neighborhoods of California, making it her mission to create a learning environment that was so engaging that it motivated her students to come to school. They explored, questioned, investigated, learned, laughed, and loved - all within her classroom walls. However, time and financial restraints, added to endless bureaucratic red tape, prevented Lindsey from being able to dedicate the 1-on-1 time to her students who needed it. Thus, many of her “kids” fell through the cracks - and there was nothing she could do about it. So, when Lindsey moved to Chicago at the ripe age of 30, she decided to start her own tutoring business, which later became WorldWise Tutoring. Her mission was to help students of all abilities to not only improve their grades and scores, but to also learn the skills to become confident and independent lifelong learners, and grow into competent and conscious leaders. She sought to empower our youth with the tools to succeed in school, work, and life – so that they were in the powerful position to direct their own lives. You can find Linsey Wander on the Web: Website: https://www.worldwisetutoring.com/ Facebook - personal: https://www.facebook.com/LindseyWander24 Facebook - business: https://www.facebook.com/WorldWiseTutoring/ Facebook - group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WorldWiseTutoring.LifelongLearners/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/WorldWiseTutoring/?hl=en Linkedin - company: https://www.linkedin.com/company/worldwisetutoring LinkedIn - business: https://www.linkedin.com/in/worldwisetutoring/ LinkedIn - personal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chicagotutor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/worldwisetutor?lang=en Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/WorldWiseTutoring/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzmHvAEv6InRTM-h5e8L5bw Blog - https://www.worldwisetutoring.com/blog/ Student Handbook - https://www.worldwisetutoring.com/handbook/ To Your Success Sherry Gideons and pamela Aubrey The High Vibe Nation www.thehighvibenation.com T he High Vibe Nation Movement www.thehighvibenationmovement.com Monday, 9/14/2020 @ 5:00 pm PST - Watch in HD www.TheHighVibeNation.com and get the replay. #TheHighVibeNationShow #TheHighVibeNationLiveShow #TheHighVibeNation #TheHighVibeNationMovement #PositiveTvNetwork #PositiveMedia #SherryGideons #PamelaAubrey #LindseyWander #WorldWiseTutoring --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thehighvibenation/support

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Candace and Cuitlahuac give their hot take on how Austin ISD is going to involve or not involve themselves in learning pods, break down changes at the top of the district administration with new positions and new people in leadership, and weigh in on the debate over zoom cameras and teachers being suspended for posting Black Lives Matter in their virtual classrooms. We also reflect on why we started this podcast, how we go about making it, and are asking for listeners to become patron on Paetron. patreon.com/aisdxp --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aisdxp/message

Special Guest: Orly Friedman, Founding Head of School, Red Bridge

Marisa Flores-Gonzalez shares her three week long email odyssey that starts with looking for a pod for her son in south west Austin and now involves work with city council offices and organizations across the community already supporting public schools and centering the families with the most needs.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aisdxp/message

Arati Singh At-Large Member of the Austin ISD Board of Trustees talks about the effect learning pods could have on district enrollment and how funding for public-education is currently at risk, now during the pandemic and beyond. Cuitlahuac Tonatiuh Guerra-Mojarro and Trustee Singh disagree on the process the Board is using to pick the next district's next superintendent, and this SPECIAL EDITION includes updates on the superintendent search. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aisdxp/message