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222: We know that reviewing the material we've taught is one of the most important things we can do in any subject area. Listen for practical ways to incorporate review into your phonics instruction! Click here for this episode's show notes.Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align with the science of reading? Click here to learn more about our popular and affordable membership for PreK through 3rd grade educators.Connect with Anna here! Blog Instagram Facebook Twitter (X)

In this inspiring episode of Aspire to Lead, Todd Nesloney shares insights from his new online course, Culture Unleashed: Your Guide to Creating a School Kids Deserve. Together, we explore how school culture isn't accidental—it's intentionally built through vision, relationships, and purposeful action. Todd unpacks strategies for creating classrooms and campuses where joy, connection, and growth thrive. Whether you're a teacher seeking to reenergize your classroom or a leader aiming to transform your campus, this conversation provides the tools and encouragement to unleash the culture your students truly deserve. About Todd Nesloney: Todd Nesloney is the Director of Culture and Strategic Leadership for the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA). He was previously a Principal/Lead Learner at a PreK-5 school in Texas. He is an award winning author for his work in co-authoring Kids Deserve It! and Sparks in the Dark. He has also written the book Stories from Webb and published a children's book, Spruce & Lucy. Todd has been recognized by John C. Maxwell as a Top 10 Finalist for the 2018 Transformational Leadership Award, by the White House as a Connected Educator “Champion of Change”, the National School Board Association as one of the “20 to Watch” in Education, the Center for Digital Education as one of their “Top 40 Innovators in Education”, the BAMMYs as the “National Elementary Principal of the Year” and the “National Elementary Teacher of the Year”, and the Texas Computer Education Association as their “Texas Elementary Teacher of the Year”. FREE RESOURCE: 4 Simple Steps to Difficult Conversations No one likes to have difficult conversations but they don't have to be…..difficult! When you sign up for Todd's email list you get these 4 easy steps on how to make every difficult conversation a success! Follow Todd Nesloney:  Website: https://www.toddnesloney.com/ Twitter (x): https://twitter.com/TechNinjaTodd Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToddNesloney/ — BIG NEWS! I'm speaking at The Thrive Conference on September 4th and I can't contain my excitement! As one of 10 educators sharing real strategies that actually WORK, I'll be joining amazing sessions like "PLC's Against Humanity" and "Art That Makes Kids Better Learners." ✨ September 4th, 3-8pm CST ✨ 100% FREE via Zoom ✨ 5 PD hours for IL & OK educators ✨ No travel needed - join from anywhere! This isn't your typical sit-and-get PD. We're talking game-changing strategies from educators who are in the trenches making magic happen every day! Ready to transform your teaching...

When Hurricane Katrina happened 20 years ago, 4-year-old Nigel Tapp evacuated from the Lower Ninth Ward to Montclair, New Jersey – the hometown of managing producer Alana Schreiber. When his pre-K classmates learned that his family had lost their house to the storm, they wrote a book and sold it to raise money. Twenty years after Katrina – and the publication of “Nigel and the Hurricane,” Schreiber reunited Nigel with his classmates and the pre-K teacher who started it all.Check out the full story here.___Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Alana Schreiber. Our managing producer is Alana Schreiber. Matt Bloom and Aubry Procell are assistant producers. Our engineer is Garrett Pittman.You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at noon and 7 p.m. It's available on Spotify, Google Play and wherever you get your podcasts. Louisiana Considered wants to hear from you! Please fill out our pitch line to let us know what kinds of story ideas you have for our show. And while you're at it, fill out our listener survey! We want to keep bringing you the kinds of conversations you'd like to listen to.Louisiana Considered is made possible with support from our listeners. Thank you!

Bay Shore is a multi-campus, non-denominational church based in Millsboro, Delaware, with campuses in Rehoboth Beach and Fenwick Island — one church in multiple locations.Our mission is to connect to God, connect to people, and serve our community. We've created a culture where anyone can belong before they believe, offering a home of faith to those who don't have one.Rehoboth Campus:Address: 19331 Lighthouse Plaza, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971Sunday Services: 8:30AM, 9:45AM, 11AM (each about an hour)Environments for babies (6 weeks–Pre-K) and kids (K–5th grade) are available during each service.• • Expect live music, practical messages, and a relaxed, casual atmosphere — come as you are!

Dr. Pete Bowers explains "structured word inquiry," an exciting type of instruction that engages learners of all ages in making sense of our (surprise!) logical spelling system. In this episode, Dr. Bowers shares the research behind morphology, explains why words typically called "irregular" are usually not, and advocates for morphology instruction even with our youngest readers.Click here for the show notes from this episode.Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align with the science of reading? Click here to learn more about our popular and affordable membership for PreK through 3rd grade educators.Connect with Anna here! Blog Instagram Facebook Twitter (X)

Send us a textArun Saigal is the Co-Founder and CEO of Thunkable, the no-code platform where anyone — from students to startups to enterprise teams — can build powerful, native mobile apps. With an intuitive drag-and-drop interface and integrated Gen AI tools, Thunkable empowers creators to go from idea to real, publishable app without writing a single line of code. Arun has an S.B. and M.Eng. in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering from MIT and has held various leading roles at technology companies, including Quizlet, Khan Academy, Aspiring Minds, and Google.

Send us a textJoin hosts Alex Sarlin, Ben Kornell, and guest co-host Matt Tower from Whiteboard Advisors for a back-to-school edition of Week in EdTech, covering market shifts, Big Tech's push into education, the GPT-5 rollout, and the rising challenge of deepfake abuse in schools.✨ Episode Highlights:[00:03:40] Back-to-school funding uncertainty and “back-to-basics” mentality[00:06:40] B2C vs. B2B: consumer learning grows while institutions tighten[00:09:31] Big Tech moves from infrastructure to competing in applications[00:13:40] GPT-5 rollout backlash and prioritization of B2C users[00:17:34] Rethinking schools' role: raising the floor vs. raising the ceiling[00:19:52] School choice and flexible student pathways through ESAs[00:20:58] Proposal for an AI user Bill of Rights[00:27:36] Media panic: critiques of AI in education from major outlets[00:34:19] SoftBank executive buys stake in UK university[00:38:10] Workforce training gap: Google and Microsoft invest billions[00:39:12] Google's Gemini leads in image and video generation Plus, special guests:[00:49:18] Evan Harris, President of Pathos Consulting Group, on deepfake abuse in schools and crisis response[00:56:02] Becky Keene, author of AI Optimism, on AI literacy for teachers and classroom integration[01:03:47] Max Spero, Co-Founder and CEO of Pangram Labs, on building future-ready schools with emerging tech

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Aaron, Nema and Kim cover KY political news, including the Gov's last shot at Pre-K, then dig into Kentucky and Trump's fascination with coal and oil with preeminent climate author and activist Bill McKibben, in a conversation inspired and informed by his new book, "Here Comes the Sun," out NOW! #ColonelsOfTruth Progress KentuckyNEWS OF THE WEAK:https://kentuckylantern.com/2025/08/13/pre-k-sets-kids-on-life-trajectory-kentuckians-hear-as-beshear-keeps-pushing-for-early-learning/https://www.kentucky.com/news/local/education/article311755144.htmlhttps://insideevs.com/news/769573/ford-sk-on-kentucky-ev-battery-plant/https://www.kentucky.com/news/local/counties/fayette-county/article311759748.htmlINTERVIEW: Bill McKibbenhttps://billmckibben.com/https://bit.ly/HereComesTheSunBillMcKibbenhttps://www.sunday.earth/CALL TO ACTION: Labor Day Stand with Workers, Not Billionaires!Lexington Action, Monday, Sept. 1 5-8, Courthouse Plazahttps://www.mobilize.us/mayday/event/826076/#ProgressKentucky - #ColonelsOfTruthJoin us! http://progressky.org/Support us! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progresskyLive Wednesdays at 7pm on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/progressky/live/and on YouTube http://bit.ly/progress_kyListen as a podcast right here, or wherever you get your pods: https://tr.ee/PsdiXaFylKFacebook - ⁠@progressky⁠ Instagram - ⁠@progress_ky⁠ Bluesky - ⁠@progressky.bsky.social‬https://linktr.ee/progresskyEpisode 224 was produced(ish) by Aaron with some graphics help from Parker Williams, Co-Chair, ProKY Coms CommitteeTheme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.com

Richard Sulík nebude na kandidátke strany Sloboda a solidarita, kým ju vedie Branislav Gröhling. Strana sa podľa neho musí od svojho zakladateľa dištancovať, ak chce rásť. V rozhovore pre Aktuality Gröhling ďalej povedal, jeho rozhodnutie, ktoré prijal ešte pred letom, vzalo predsedníctvo strany na vedomie. Ako sa do tohto bodu Richard Sulík a SaS dostali a je to pre liberálov dobrá alebo zlá správa? Nikola Šuliková Bajánová sa pýta politológa Jozefa Lenča.Zdroj zvukov: Aktuality, Plus jeden deň, Instagram Richard SulíkOdporúčanieDnes si pripomíname výročie augusta '68, a teda vpádu vojsk Varšavskej zmluvy do Československa s cieľom potlačiť proreformnú Pražskú jar. Vlani denník SME pripravil článok, ktorý minútu po minúte reprodukoval vývoj týchto udalostí. Nájdete v ňom aj fotografie zachytávajúce smutné dianie, dobové karikatúry či noviny a tento text je mojím dnešným odporúčaním spolu s filmom Vlny, ktorý zachytáva prácu novinárov a novinárok počas okupácie a ktorý nemôžem vynechať.–Všetky podcasty denníka SME nájdete na⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ sme.sk/podcasty⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠–Odoberajte aj audio verziu denného newslettra⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SME.sk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ s najdôležitejšími správami na⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ sme.sk/brifing⁠

Send us a textDrew Bent leads Education as part of Anthropic's Beneficial Deployments. He also co-founded the tutoring non-profit Schoolhouse.world with Sal Khan. Prior to that, he wrote code at Khan Academy, taught high school math, and has been tutoring students for over a decade. Drew has degrees in physics & CS from MIT, and an education master's from Stanford.

Released in 2007 and inspired by true events, The Great Debaters tells the story of Wiley College's debate team in the 1930s, led by Professor Melvin B. Tolson. At a time when segregation and systemic injustice were defining forces, this small but determined team rose to national prominence, even going head-to-head with Harvard University. More than a story about competition, the film highlights the role education plays in empowerment, resilience, and giving students the courage to use their voice. We dive into the plot and memorable moments, then run through a series of award-style categories that let us talk about teachers, iconic scenes, and even one-liners. And of course, we wrap up with the big question: what real-world lessons can educators, leaders, and communities take from the movie?   Takeaways: Professor Tolson shows how a teacher or mentor can push students beyond their perceived limits, instill belief, and prepare them for opportunities they may never have imagined possible. Winning debates required the team to challenge, support, and trust each other. Education at its best fosters collaboration, preparing students for the challenges of the real world.     About Jeff Johnson: Jeff Johnson brings over 30 years of experience in Pre-K–12 and Higher Education design, serving as a trusted voice in shaping impactful learning environments. His expertise spans referendum planning, educational programming, design, project management, and construction administration. As Director of Educational Planning at PBK Architects, Jeff leads with a deep commitment to understanding each district's mission and vision. He collaborates closely with stakeholders to develop next-generation learning environments that are innovative, functional, and community-focused. From concept through construction, Jeff ensures that every project aligns with both educational goals and budget realities.   Learn More About PBK Architects: Website: https://pbk.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pbk-1/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pbkarchitects/ Twitter: https://x.com/PBKArchitects Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pbkarchitects/       Connect with host, Kevin Stoller: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinstoller/   Learn More About Kay-Twelve: Website: https://kay-twelve.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kay-twelve-com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kay_twelve/     Episode 245 of the Better Learning Podcast Kevin Stoller is the host of the Better Learning Podcast and Co-Founder of Kay-Twelve, a national leader for educational furniture. Learn more about creating better learning environments at www.Kay-Twelve.com.     For more information on our partners: Association for Learning Environments (A4LE) - https://www.a4le.org/ Education Leaders' Organization - https://www.ed-leaders.org/ Second Class Foundation - https://secondclassfoundation.org/ EDmarket - https://www.edmarket.org/ Catapult @ Penn GSE - https://catapult.gse.upenn.edu/ Want to be a Guest Speaker? Request on our website

Bay Shore is a multi-campus, non-denominational church based in Millsboro, Delaware, with campuses in Rehoboth Beach and Fenwick Island — one church in multiple locations.Our mission is to connect to God, connect to people, and serve our community. We've created a culture where anyone can belong before they believe, offering a home of faith to those who don't have one.Rehoboth Campus:Address: 19331 Lighthouse Plaza, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971Sunday Services: 8:30AM, 9:45AM, 11AM (each about an hour)Environments for babies (6 weeks–Pre-K) and kids (K–5th grade) are available during each service.Expect live music, practical messages, and a relaxed, casual atmosphere — come as you are!

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Dr. LaKimbre Brown, an experienced educational leader and advocate for equity in schools, to explore the ever-changing landscape of education. Dr. Brown shares her insights on how schools are evolving to meet the diverse needs of today's students, from shifting curriculums to addressing representation in both classrooms and leadership. We discuss what it means to truly serve “different students with different needs,” how curriculum must adapt to be more inclusive and relevant, and why having educators and materials that reflect the identities of all students matters more than ever. Dr. Brown brings real-world examples, deep wisdom, and a clear call to action for educators, leaders, and communities alike. Whether you're a teacher, parent, or school leader, this episode will challenge you to rethink what equitable and responsive education should look like in today's world. Quotables ** Quotes are from the interviewee ** "If you want to have systemic change at district level you need to really think about coherence and how all the systems work together." "I believe in the child or student sitting in front of me and I believe they can do this hard thing." “Representation matters.” About Dr. LaKimbre Brown Dr. LaKimbre Brown is Chief Program Officer at Leading Educators and has more than 22 years of experience as an educator. As Chief of Schools for Lorain City Schools, she led 12 of 15 schools to state assessment gains and tripled access to high-quality Pre-K. Previously, she coached principals at dual-language campuses as Instructional Superintendent at DC Public Schools. Connect with Dr. LaKimbre Brown http://www.leadingeducators.org Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join here and grab a freebie! Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: Always A Lesson Facebook: Always A Lesson Twitter: @gschultek Instagram: Always.A.Lesson Linkedin: Gretchen Schultek Bridgers Book: Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College Gretchen's latest book, Always a Lesson: Teacher Essentials for Classroom and Career Success, is now available on Amazon. Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long-lasting effect on our future....

This episode begins an exciting series about morphology! Michelle Sullivan, of The Colorful Classroom, defines basic morphology terms and gives practical ways to begin morphology instruction across the grades.Click here for the show notes from this episode.Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align with the science of reading? Click here to learn more about our popular and affordable membership for PreK through 3rd grade educators.Connect with Anna here! Blog Instagram Facebook Twitter (X)

Send us a textJulia Stiglitz is the CEO and Co-Founder of Uplimit, an AI learning platform helping companies equip their talent with the skills of tomorrow. She previously was a Partner at GSV Ventures, where she invested and partnered with some of the most innovative entrepreneurs in edtech. Prior to GSV, Julia was one of the first hires at Coursera and led many groundbreaking initiatives, mostly notably as Vice President of Enterprise, where she founded and led Coursera's enterprise business, growing it from concept to over 1400 organizations across the globe.

Please enjoy this re-airing of November 2022's interview with Kristen LePrevost of the Good Neighbor Thrift Shop where she talks about the Thrift Shop's mission and the outreach it provides to organizations well outside of Avon Lake's borders. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: August 19: First Day of School for 1st Through 12 Graders August 21: First Day of School for Pre-K and Kindergarteners August 22, 7:00 PM: Varsity Football Game at Strongsville High School August 23, 12:00 PM: Avon Lake Athletic Boosters' 2025 Avon Lake Beer Fest at Miller Road Park August 25, 7:00 PM: Combined City Council and Collective Committee Meeting August 26, 5:30 PM: Ward 1 Resident Meeting with Councilman Rob Shahmir at the Avon Lake Public Library September 13, 9:00 AM: Community Shred Day at the Public Works Building For information about these and future events/meetings in Avon Lake, please visit www.AvonLake.org/Events.

Send us a textJoin hosts Alex Sarlin and guest host Claire Zau of GSV Ventures as they unpack a huge week for AI in education, major edtech mergers, and new funding opportunities.✨ Episode Highlights:[00:00:00] Claire Zau on AI tutor memory, personalization, and data contamination risks[00:01:58] Google Guided Learning Mode vs OpenAI Study Mode – Socratic AI tools compared[00:14:07] Google Classroom integration and the personalization edge from LMS data[00:15:16] Instructure and OpenAI partnership as a counter to Google's advantages[00:25:20] GSV Summit and BETT merge to create the world's largest edtech events network[00:27:35] Acquisition roundup: Curriculum Associates, Top Hat, Alpha School, Torch[00:31:44] VR and AI content creation with Praxis Labs, Torch, and Google Genie 3Plus, special guests:[00:34:04] Derwin Sisnett, Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Cambiar Education and CEO of Adaptive Commons on Cambiar Education's Thrive Big Ideas Challenge[00:54:39] Dr. Alan Bekker, Co-Founder and CEO of eSelf AI on scaling AI English tutors in Israel and building guardrails[01:15:22] Andrea Pasinetti, Co-Founder and CEO of Kira on Kira Learning's approach to AI-powered STEM education

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Mississippi U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith meets with leaders at the Mississippi Industries for the Blind.Then, a non-profit seeks to raise money to support early learning in the state. Plus, we speak with a financial advisor about ways folks can start saving money despite the cost of living. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia. Today is Wednesday, August 13, 2025. #1 – From WV Explorer – Waterfall Trail Celebrates 125,000 Check-Ins West Virginia's first-ever statewide Waterfall Trail is making waves, with over 125,000 check-ins counted since its launch in 2022. Featuring more than 40 scenic falls—ranging from easily accessible roadside gems to remote cascades reached via hiking—it offers incentives like stickers, water bottles, shirts, and a limited-edition print through digital passport check-ins. Nature lovers, it's time to explore. Discover: https://wvexplorer.com/2025/08/07/west-virginia-waterfall-trail-2025/   #2 – From WV Forestry – Project Learning Tree Inspires Through Environmental Education Project Learning Tree has been shaping environmental education in West Virginia since 1976. This award-winning program equips educators with hands-on lesson plans and training to help students—from PreK through 12th grade—learn about forests, critical thinking, and sustainability through outdoor engagement. It's where green spaces grow great minds. Read more: https://wvforestry.com/project-learning-tree-program/   #3 – From WV Department of Economic Development – Free Job Posting for WV Employers West Virginia employers—take your jobs online with West Virginia Economic Development and Jobcase.com/wv. Whether your hiring needs are occasional or less than one open position per month, you can post for free and reach qualified in-state candidates. Start with one of the recommended packages based on your advertising needs and budget—and start hiring the today. Learn more: https://hirenow.westvirginia.jobcase.com/purchase/post-now/ Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty, and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo. That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.

Should we teach students to write upper or lowercase letters first?  What's the best routine for practicing handwriting? How much time should students practice handwriting each day? Dr. Shawn Datchuk shares what the research says (and doesn't say) about these questions and more!Click here for the show notes from this episode.Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align with the science of reading? Click here to learn more about our popular and affordable membership for PreK through 3rd grade educators.Connect with Anna here! Blog Instagram Facebook Twitter (X)

Send us a textAmir Nathoo is CEO of Outschool, a marketplace for live online classes for K-12 learners, and an advocate for expanding education access.  Previously, he led product development at Square and co-founded Trigger.io, a platform for creating native mobile apps. Amir holds an MEng in Electrical and Information Sciences from The University of Cambridge and lives in San Francisco with his wife and two children.Justin Dent is the founding Executive Director of Outschool.org. Justin was previously the Founder and Executive Director of Ethos, a nonprofit that provided career education to 18,000 low-income, first generation, or minority students annually. An active voice in the dialogue around education equity, Justin's writing has been featured in the Wall Street Journal and he's appeared on Fox Business, CNBC and Cheddar.

A recent Bankrate survey shows that nearly one in five back-to-school shoppers say the costs are putting significant pressure on their household budgets.Intuit Credit Karma reports that 39% of parents say they simply can't afford back-to-school shopping this year, while more than half (56%) are scaling back nonessential spending to cope.According to Deloitte, 52% of parents are worried about rising prices on school supplies and plan to cut back on things like eating out and entertainment to compensate.Paper costs have soared by 120% and could double again, while the Consumer Technology Association projects laptop and tablet prices could increase by as much as 68%.On Wednesday, August 6, NEA President Becky Pringle is available to discuss:How are tariffs and tight budgets impacting back-to-school spending?What does the new data tell us about how educators are making sure their students have what they need to begin the school year?Why are so many teachers and school support staff paying for supplies out of pocket?What impact does the delay or disruption in federal preK-12 education funding have on students and schools?How can parents and communities do to support their local educators and public schools?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

A recent Bankrate survey shows that nearly one in five back-to-school shoppers say the costs are putting significant pressure on their household budgets.Intuit Credit Karma reports that 39% of parents say they simply can't afford back-to-school shopping this year, while more than half (56%) are scaling back nonessential spending to cope.According to Deloitte, 52% of parents are worried about rising prices on school supplies and plan to cut back on things like eating out and entertainment to compensate.Paper costs have soared by 120% and could double again, while the Consumer Technology Association projects laptop and tablet prices could increase by as much as 68%.On Wednesday, August 6, NEA President Becky Pringle is available to discuss:How are tariffs and tight budgets impacting back-to-school spending?What does the new data tell us about how educators are making sure their students have what they need to begin the school year?Why are so many teachers and school support staff paying for supplies out of pocket?What impact does the delay or disruption in federal preK-12 education funding have on students and schools?How can parents and communities do to support their local educators and public schools?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

Send us a textThis week we're turning our attention to one of the most important milestones in early childhood education: preparing for Georgia's Pre-K Program. We have assembled a panel of experts to explore what families, educators, and communities can do to ensure children are ready for a successful year of learning and growth. Joining us this week are Georgia's Pre-K Program Specialists Alice Lasseter, Rokeya Stone, and Perri Walden. Meghan McNail is Director of Georgia's Pre-K Program Instructional and Regional Operations, and Devon Porter is Manager of Outreach and the Summer Transition Program. Support the show

(Aug 5, 2025) With the school year quickly approaching, many families in Watertown don't know if their child will be able to attend pre-k after the city school district cut dozens of pre-k slots without explanation; Gov. Hochul says the days of nonpartisan redistricting in New York should be over as Republicans in Texas try to redistrict their state; and a conversation with the director of a museum in Saranac Lake about how a new, larger space will allow the museum to tell the village's broader cultural history.

(Aug 5, 2025) This summer, the Watertown City School District cut dozens of pre-k slots without explanation, even though community partners were willing to provide them. With the school year quickly approaching, many families don't know if their child will be able to attend Pre-K or not. Also: All of the North Country is still under an air quality advisory as smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to pollute much of the Northeast.

This week the honks are joined by comedian and author Amy Silverberg to read listener submitted stories about the most embarrassing things they've been caught doing. Amy teaches a writing class and talks about men writing their fantasy's (which should be illegal) They read a story about a sleepover, nail biting, a stuffed Barney and so much more! Check out Amy's new novel “first time long time” and enjoy the episode.If you love the show and want to support us, join our growing community on Patreon to see what we're giving for $5 a month!JOIN OUR PATREON https://www.patreon.com/teatime42069Send your stories to TeaTimeStories42069@gmail.comWatch Harper-Rose's set here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4eNpjjGZHLY&t=110sWatch Gabby Lamb's set here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7oOYWgK598

Sean Morrisey, former school psychologist turned fifth grade teacher, walks us through the many different literacy assessments teachers administer. Which are useful, and which are a waste of time? You'll love this practical episode!Click here for the show notes from this episode.Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align with the science of reading? Click here to learn more about our popular and affordable membership for PreK through 3rd grade educators.Connect with Anna here! Blog Instagram Facebook Twitter (X)

The Moneywise Radio Show and Podcast Friday, August 1st  BE MONEYWISE. Moneywise Wealth Management I "The Moneywise Guys" podcast call: 661-847-1000 text in anytime: 661-396-1000 website: www.MoneywiseGuys.com facebook: Moneywise_Wealth_Management LinkedIn: Moneywise_Wealth_Management Guests: Gabriel Alvarez, Lead Pastor & Jessica Villa, Office Assistant at Calvary Bakersfield website: https://ccbakersfield.com/ BACKPACK & SCHOOL SUPPLY GIVEAWAY Saturday, August 9th from 6:30 - 8:30 PM 4040 Niles St (East Bakersfield) School supplies and backpacks will be given out to students from Pre-K to 12th grade. Child must be present with a parent or guardian 18 years or older to receive item(s). While Supplies Last. Free Food and refreshments while supplies last

Join guest host Dr. Chrisna Perry for an insightful panel conversation with leading literacy experts — Dr. Pamela Mason, Dr. Ernest Morrell, and Dr. Lee Wright — as they explore the powerful shift in literacy instruction toward the Science of Reading. Together, they offer diverse perspectives grounded in research and practice.Whether you're an educator, curriculum leader, or edtech innovator, this expert roundtable delivers fresh thinking on transforming literacy education.Visit Savvas.com/Literacy to explore our high-quality PreK–12 literacy solutions.To keep the conversation going follow us @SavvasLearning on Instagram, Facebook, X, Youtube, or Linkedin. Visit Savvas.com today to learn more about our award-winning K-12 programs and to request curriculum samples for your school or district.

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221: What should K-2 teachers know about teaching phonemic awareness, phonics, handwriting, and more? Teacher and author Amie Burkholder gives us practical tips in this quick and powerful episode! Click here for this episode's show notes.Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align with the science of reading? Click here to learn more about our popular and affordable membership for PreK through 3rd grade educators.Connect with Anna here! Blog Instagram Facebook Twitter (X)

A spokesman for former Gov. Andrew Cuomo pointed to a pilot program he announced in 2013 that invested $25 million to add 5,000 Universal pre-K seats. Plus, the New York City Health Department is investigating a cluster of Legionnaires' disease in central Harlem. Also, 311 complaints about dog waste on sidewalks have gone up every year since the pandemic. And finally, a mid-season check in on the defending WNBA champion New York Liberty.

I've been connecting with many new and nearly new APs recently and my conversations inspired me to put together a diverse panel of assistant principals to have a conversation specifically for those of you just beginning your administrator journey. And of course, there are some great tips here for experienced leaders as well.Sponsor Spot 1:I'd like to thank Kaleidoscope Adventures for sponsoring today's show. Being an assistant principal means that safety is a quadrant 1 activity – in your building and beyond its walls. So, when it's time for the school trip, choosing the right planning partner is absolutely critical! Kaleidoscope Adventures has been planning travel beyond expectations since 1993. The Kaleidoscope team of experts has a robust understanding of what it takes to travel with students – including safety, liability, and parent concerns. When you travel with Kaleidoscope Adventures, you can trust that your students are in good hands. If you want to learn more about Kaleidoscope Adventures, check the link in the show notes Kaleidoscope Adventures…. travel beyond expectations! Show IntroGuest Bios:Trish Thomas is a dedicated educator with 22 years of experience, including 21 as a 4th-grade teacher and 9 as a head teacher. Trish recently completed her first year as an assistant principal at a career magnet high school in Pennsylvania. Proud wife of 21 years and mom to two sons—one in high school, the other starting at Temple University this fall.Dez Caldwell is an award-winning Massachusetts educator who's held every role from paraprofessional to principal with leadership experience ranging from Pre-K to grade 12. He's co-host of the After School with the Admin podcast.  He describes himself as an ordinary guy who wants to help others do extraordinary things.Marco Tirillo is a Connecticut based teacher and leader with 21 years in education. He's served as a teacher and assistant principal in urban and suburban schools, grades 5–12. Marco is passionate about equity, SEL, and restorative practices, striving to create inclusive environments, empower students and staff, and build thriving school communities through advocacy, collaboration, and transformative leadership. Marco co-hosts the After School with the Admin podcast. Mitchell Hall has spent his entire educational career in Maryland - 8 years on the Eastern Shore and the last 10 in Garrett County.  He taught special education, social studies, and gifted and talented before becoming an Assistant Principal last school year.  He's beginning his first year as principal at Grantsville Elementary School.Warmup questions:We always like to start with a celebration. What are you celebrating today?Is there a story that will help listeners understand why you are doing what you do?Questions/Topics/PromptsI will also solicit my audience for questions about being a year-one AP, but our discussion will roughly follow this outline:Clarifying the role of the APBuilding a relationship with the PRelationships with teachersVeteransEarly-careerStaying true to your purposeGetting supportIt's a tough time out there. What do we need to be especially mindful of in taking care of (a) others and (b) ourselves?Sponsor Spot 2:I want to thank IXL for sponsoring this podcast…Everyone talks about the power of data-driven instruction. But what does that actually look like? Look no further than IXL, the ultimate online learning and teaching platform for K to 12. IXL gives you meaningful insights that drive real progress, and research can prove it. Studies across 45 states show that schools who use IXL outperform other schools on state tests. Educators who use IXL love that they can easily see how their school is performing in real-time to make better instructional decisions. And IXL doesn't stop at just data. IXL also brings an entire ecosystem of resources for your teachers, with a complete curriculum, personalized learning plans, and so much more. It's no wonder that IXL is used in 95 of the top 100 school districts. Ready to join them? Visit ixl.com/assistant to get started.Summary/wrap upSmoky the Bear (Trish)Dez' pro tip: learn when to “just walk by” teachers' rooms during their planning so you can connectAsk for help!Know where the walls came from (Marco)Belonging and acceptance (Mitchell)Presence => trustThank you to our sponsors!IXL: https://www.ixl.com/assistant Kaleidoscope Adventures: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-assistant-principal-podcast-kaleidoscope-adventures/Marco Tirillo's links: After School With The Admins PodcastAfter School With The Admins FacebookAfter School With The Admins InstagramLinkedIn ProfileFrederick's Links:Email: frederick@frederickbuskey.comWebsite: https://www.frederickbuskey.com/ LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/strategicleadershipconsulting Daily Email subscribe: https://adept-experimenter-3588.ck.page/fdf37cbf3a The Strategic Leader's Guide to Reclaiming Purpose: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CWRS2F6N?ref_=pe_93986420_774957520

220: I take every opportunity I can to learn from Lyn Stone, so I was thrilled to sit down and "rapid fire" questions I had after reading the wonderful second edition of her book, Language for Life. I promise you'll be entertained and come away with new understandings after listening to this episode! Click here for this episode's show notes.Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align with the science of reading? Click here to learn more about our popular and affordable membership for PreK through 3rd grade educators.Connect with Anna here! Blog Instagram Facebook Twitter (X)

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Kristen is the author of Happy Clouds Coloring Book and Happy Clouds, which teaches children 12 affirmations like “I am loved,” using bright imagery and a heart symbol. She also wrote Happy Words: 72 Words for Kids to Read, designed to help beginning readers recognize objects in a cheerful way.Along with her books, Kristen designs patent-pending plushies, custom pencils and pens, and has released two children's music albums. Her YouTube channel, Happy Happy Everything, shares fun and educational music and videos for children.We discussed her childhood dream of becoming a Disney animator, her passion for Disney, and how she created a vision board to guide her path toward building products that inspire happiness in children. Kristen shared how she launched Happy Happy Everything, Inc. with the desire to bring joy and inspiration not just to kids, but also to adults who may have lost their sense of creativity.Betsy and Kristen talked about how children are naturally creative, but often face discouragement in structured settings like school. Kristen emphasized how important it is for children to feel loved and supported—because when kids feel good about themselves, they're more likely to want to learn.Kristen also spoke openly about the fear many people have around chasing their dreams. She believes that not trying at all is the real failure, and that making mistakes is simply part of the learning process.Kristen shared her recent experience doing her first book signing, meet-and-greet, and reading at a local Barnes & Noble—something that brought her work to life in her own community.Kristen has a deep commitment to giving back and has partnered with several nonprofit organizations to donate her books and materials, including:Books for Collier Kids, which purchased books for every Pre-K and Kindergarten student in her countyRoom to Read, who partnered with Idara-e-Taleem-o-Aagahi in Pakistan to distribute her materialsSalty Life Foundation, which sent her books to an orphanage in KenyaWomen's Shelter in Naples, FloridaMake-A-Wish Southwest FloridaGolisano Children's HospitalBetsy also shared how much she enjoyed the music from her YouTube channel. Personally, she would have loved to use it in the preschool where she once worked as a Teacher's Aide—it's that uplifting and fun.If you're looking to inspire the children in your life, Betsy highly recommends exploring the Happy Happy Everything books and resources Kristen offers. Kristen's passion is contagious, and her work is truly making a differenceBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chatting-with-betsy--4211847/support.

Many longtime educators understand that the traditional one-size-fits-all approach to teaching is not always effective. There are different types of learners with unique needs.Landmark College in Putney is designed for students who learn differently, like those with dyslexia, autism, or ADHD. The college marks its 40th anniversary this fall, and its new president Jim Dlugos is optimistic about its future.The Willowell Foundation runs outdoor learning programs in Addison County that let young students chart their own paths. Founder and executive director Matt Schlien discusses his efforts to revive the Walden Project, a high school program focused on ecology, wellness, civic engagement and time outdoors.Broadcast live on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at noon; rebroadcast at 7 p.m.Have questions, comments or tips? Send us a message or check us out on Instagram.

219: Advanced readers often get overlooked. Dr. Amanda Nickerson helps us understand how we can nurture these students and help them reach their fullest potential within the MTSS framework. Click here for this episode's show notes.Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align with the science of reading? Click here to learn more about our popular and affordable membership for PreK through 3rd grade educators.Connect with Anna here! Blog Instagram Facebook Twitter (X)

Get the book, The Scientific Principles of Teaching: Bridging the Divide Between Educational Practice and Research Visit Nate's Website www.PedagogyNonGrata.com Follow Nate on X @Natejoseph19 About The Guest Nathaniel Hansford has taught every grade from preK to 12th, in places as diverse as South Korea, the United Kingdom, the subarctic of Quebec, and Ontario, Canada. In 2022, he won the Literacy Leader of the Year award from the Ontario International Dyslexia Association. Nathaniel has written hundreds of articles on the science of teaching. He is most interested in using meta-analysis research to help teachers implement methodologies that have been proven to work. To learn more about Nathaniel's work in education, visit teachingbyscience.com, or follow him @Natejoseph19 on X (formerly Twitter).  

183: Irene's kindergarten son was attending a prestigious Manhattan public school. When he told her that the school wasn't teaching him to read, she didn't believe him. When she finally realized he was right, she set out on a challenging journey to save his academic life. You won't want to miss this one!Click here for the show notes from this episode.Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align with the science of reading? Click here to learn more about our popular and affordable membership for PreK through 3rd grade educators.Connect with Anna here! Blog Instagram Facebook Twitter (X)

What if the student who "won't sit still" or "never starts their work" isn't trying to misbehave—but is quietly asking for support? In this episode, veteran educator Cheryl Agrawal helps us rethink ADHD in the primary classroom. You'll walk away with fresh insights and game-changing strategies that make your school days smoother—for you and your students.In this episode, we'll talk about:What ADHD really looks like in PreK–2 students (it's not just hyperactivity).The overlooked link between reading struggles and inattentive ADHD.Movement and “sensory snacks” that support regulation without disrupting class.How to team up with families and paraprofessionals without feeling overwhelmed.Why small shifts in seating, check-ins, and routines can transform your day.Show LinksPulsehiveCheryl on LinkedIn / InstagramADHD 2.0 Book on AmazonJoin Malia on Instagram.Become a Science of Reading Formula member!Rate, Review, and FollowIf you loved this episode, please take a minute to rate and review my show! That helps the podcast world know that this show is worth sharing with other educators just like you.Scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write a Review". Then let me know what you loved most about the episode!While you're there, be sure to follow the podcast. I'm adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and I don't want you to miss out! 

In this episode, Jethro Jones introduces a special conversation between Dr. Erin Bailey, Vice President of Literacy Programs and Research at Reading is Fundamental, and Barb Solish, the NAMI National Director of Innovation. They discuss the partnership between Reading is Fundamental (RIF) and the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), supported by Macy's, to provide books and mental health resources to children nationwide. The conversation dives into the youth mental health crisis, the literacy crisis, and how these two organizations are working together to support children's mental and emotional well-being through literacy and other resources.NAMI and RIF joining together with the support of Macy'sBeing next to someone is powerfulName it to tame it. Identifying emotions for kids is powerfulLiteracy for skills in both areas. The power of a mother reading aloud to her children. NICU mothers reading aloud to kids every day lowered rates of post-partum depression and stress. Routine and trust are built together. Early intervention The Presence and the connection is what really matters. Barb Solish: Link to headshot - National Alliance on Mental illnessBarb Solish is NAMI's National Director of Innovation. She is passionate about mental health awareness, education, and advocacy, especially after the loss of a friend to suicide. Barb's lived experience developing a mental health condition as a young person also motivates her work improving outcomes for young people with mental health concerns.In her time at NAMI, Barb has led NAMI's Youth and Young Adult Initiatives team, developing new resources for kids, teens, young adults, educators, and caregivers. She also led the creation of new initiatives, including the virtual version of the NAMI Ending the Silence presentation program for middle and high school students and NAMI Next Gen, NAMI's young adult advisory group. In addition to youth and young adult work, Barb oversees NAMI's Workplace Mental Health Initiatives, including NAMI StigmaFree Workplace. Barb believes strongly that not only is creating a mentally healthy workplace the right thing to do, it's an economic imperative.Erin Bailey, Vice President, Literacy Programs & Research, Reading Is FundamentalErin Bailey, Ed.D., joined Reading Is Fundamental in 2021 and currently serves as the Vice President of Literacy Programs and Research. Dr. Bailey brings deep curriculum and instructional expertise to her position, which includes serving as the subject matter expert and developing, curating, and managing content and professional learning for educators and families on literacy.She has played a pivotal role in shaping high-quality, research-based content that supports Pre-K through Middle School students nationwide. With a strong command of literacy best practices, she leads cross-functional efforts to ensure RIF's resources spark reading joy while aligning with effective instructional strategies. Passionate about empowering educators, Dr. Bailey has spearheaded RIF's professional development initiatives—designing and delivering hands-on, relevant learning experiences that build lasting capacity and support classroom success.Dr. Bailey has been an educator in U.S. and international classrooms. Her teaching experience spans from PreK-8 including roles as a classroom teacher, literacy specialist, English language learning specialist, and university instructor. Her interests include professional learning for teachers on family and community engagement, instructional strategies for multilingual learners, and literacy instruction. She is interested in the ways that partnering with families and communities, particularly for children from historically marginalized communities, can transform literacy instruction. Additionally, she designs curriculum and professional development for utilizing play-based learning to teach language and literacy to young children.Dr. Bailey has a robust and interdisciplinary research repertoire including learning through informal spaces such as public gardens, art museums, and social movements. She takes up art processes such as film, photography, and sound mixing to expand approaches to qualitative inquiry. She has presented her work at several major conferences including the American Education Research Association (AERA) and the World Organization for Early Childhood Education (OMEP) and has published in academic journals including Qualitative Inquiry, Journal of Early Childhood Literacy, and Journal of Literacy Research. Join the Transformative Mastermind Today and work on your school, not just in it. Apply today. We're thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. IXL's comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more:Simplify and streamline technologySave teachers' timeReliably meet Tier 1 standardsImprove student performance on state assessments

151: What an honor to speak with Dr. Louisa Moats about the English language! She explains why it's so important to teach spelling, why English isn't as irregular as some think, the usefulness and limitation of syllable types, and how to help students who struggle with spelling. Dr. Moats is a treasure!Click here for the show notes from this episode.Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align with the science of reading? Click here to learn more about our popular and affordable membership for PreK through 3rd grade educators.Connect with Anna here! Blog Instagram Facebook Twitter (X)

Today our guest is Joanna Frankel the Director of Elementary Culture and Climate at Portland Public Schools. We talk to Joanna about how her team led a deeply collaborative curriculum selection process—gathering input from over 300 staff members, conducting a community listening tour with families, and piloting options with 37 educators. She reflects on the power of stakeholder voice, and how this inclusive approach not only informed their final decision but also built trust and ownership across the district. Learn More About CharacterStrong:  Access FREE MTSS Curriculum Samples Request a Quote Today! Learn more about CharacterStrong Implementation Support Visit the CharacterStrong Website   Joanna Frankel serves as the Director of Elementary Culture and Climate for Portland Public Schools in Portland, Maine (the "other" Portland!). Her role serves as a bridge between Portland's ten elementary schools and Central Office departments and staff, working in the areas of social, emotional, and behavioral systems of support for students, in addition to helping to ensure positive relationships and experiences for staff and families. Previously Joanna was an Elementary Assistant Principal in Portland, Coordinator of Teaching and Learning in Gray, Maine, and for nearly two decades taught all grades Pre-K through 5th in Maine, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania. A native of Philadelphia, Joanna holds a BA from Sarah Lawrence College (NY) and an MEd from Smith College (MA), where she was a Graduate Teaching Fellow. Joanna is a PBIS trainer in the state of Maine and holds a Graduate Certificate in Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports from the University of Maine. She is a proud product of public schools and a proud parent of a public school high school junior. In her spare time Joanna goes on frequent "rides to nowhere" in spin class, is a certified yoga instructor and longtime yoga practitioner, loves sitting on Maine beaches with a good book, and is an obsessive fan of the band Wilco. At work she's known as "the feelings lady.”

Edie Perkins was a 46-year-old elite runner and cyclist when a catastrophic accident left her paralyzed from the chest down—just as she was entering menopause. In this candid conversation, Edie reveals how her hormonal changes intersected with her spinal cord injury recovery, leaving her with misdiagnosed UTIs, sheet-soaking night sweats she blamed on her injury, declining bone density, and a huge struggle to sort through her challenges and get quality care. Yet, through all of it, Edie continues to race (finishing second place in the handcycle division of this year's Boston Marathon), ski, and live an active life. We talk about it all and more this week. Edie Perkins served as Executive Director of the Kelly Brush Foundation from 2021 to 2025. She previously spent over twenty years managing businesses and developing curriculum products for Pre-K-12 schools. In 2017, Edie was struck by a driver while riding her bike and suffered a spinal cord injury (SCI). She is now paralyzed from the chest down. Always an athlete and active in the running and cycling communities, she sought out support after her injury and is now a competitive handcyclist and finished second at the 2025 Boston Marathon. She is thrilled to bring together her professional background, passion for sports, and new experience living with an SCI to help others thrive.Resources:The Kelly Brush FoundationGet 25% off all courses through the end of June 2025! Purchase a Feisty On-Demand Course: learning.feisty.co Subscribe to the Feisty 40+ newsletter: https://feistymedia.ac-page.com/feisty-40-sign-up-page Follow Us on Instagram:Feisty Menopause: @feistymenopause Hit Play Not Pause Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/807943973376099 Support our Partners:Hettas: Use code FEISTY20 for 20% off at https://hettas.com/ Midi Health: You Deserve to Feel Great. Book your virtual visit today at https://www.joinmidi.com/ Nutrisense: Go to nutrisense.io/hitplay and use code: HITPLAY to get 30% off Previnex: Get 15% off your first order with code HITPLAY at https://www.previnex.com/ This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacyPodscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy

Are you in a season where homeschooling just feels… well, impossible? Juggling toddlers, moving houses, job changes—or maybe even facing heart surgery for your baby? Deep breath—friend, this episode is proof you really can keep going, even in the crazy!Today I'm joined by my friend, marketing pro, and veteran homeschool mom Tracey Matney. Tracey's not only teaching her 8-year-old son (since Pre-K!)—she's also wrangling a busy toddler after a wild couple of years filled with moving, house fires, a not-quite-soon-enough home build, having a newborn in a borrowed back-house, and that earth-shaking moment when her baby needed open heart surgery at just four months old.If you've ever thought, “How am I supposed to homeschool through THIS?”—Tracey's story will encourage you and give you a good reality check on what truly matters. (Spoiler: Perfectionism is out, “the main things” are in.)What You'll Learn About Homeschooling While Under PressureThe only subjects that really matter during a crisis season (and what to ditch)How to build resilience—even when chaos reigns at home (hint: Bible, breakfast, and deep breaths)The power of homeschool community and leaning on others when you simply can't do it allPractical ways to pivot your plans, release perfection, and keep going—even when you want to quitHow Autopilot planning (and a clear homeschool vision) transforms your confidence and sanity—not just your lesson listsWhy letting your kids see you grow is its own kind of homeschool winLinks and Resources From Today's ShowPut Your Homeschool Year on AutopilotBeast Academy math (for independent/gifted math)IEW Fix It GrammarStory of the World (history)Tracey's InstagramFree Homeschool CommunityFor full show notes and a transcript of today's episode, head to

SORE LOSERS: In this episode Lunchbox talks about all the emotions he's feeling with BabyBox2 graduating from Pre-K and how sickness is trying to get in the way of it. Is it nerves or is it sickness that has kept BabyBox2 awake all night throwing up? Plus Ray has an update on Justin's life and his new nickname that he wants to be called from now on. Also Lunchbox's soccer team had the playoffs on Wednesday night with a win or go home scenario so we find out what went down. Anyone else disappointed with the Survivor 50 cast or is it just Lunchbox? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.