Podcasts about student success

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Innovation in the Lab: Eirik's Game-Changing Experiment Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-06-10-22-34-01-no Story Transcript:No: Under de små, høye vinduene i Universitetet i Oslos hemmelige laboratorium falt det en strime av sollys inn.En: Under the small, high windows of the Universitetet i Oslo's secret laboratory, a beam of sunlight fell inside.No: Eirik kjente hjertet slå raskt mens han og sin selvsikre labpartner, Siv, forberedte seg til den siste presentasjonen av årets vitenskapsprosjekt.En: Eirik felt his heart beat quickly as he and his confident lab partner, Siv, prepared for the final presentation of the year's science project.No: Sommeren utenfor var varm, og duften av blomstrende trær fylte luften.En: The summer outside was warm, and the scent of blooming trees filled the air.No: Men Eiriks tanker var fokusert.En: But Eirik's thoughts were focused.No: Han drømte om et stipend slik at han kunne studere videre.En: He dreamed of a scholarship so he could continue his studies.No: Laboratoriet var fylt med moderne utstyr, alt fra mikroskoper til merkelige testutstyr som summet svakt.En: The laboratory was filled with modern equipment, everything from microscopes to strange test devices that hummed softly.No: Eirik betraktet sitt og Sivs prosjekt, en unik type bærekraftig energigenerator.En: Eirik considered his and Siv's project, a unique type of sustainable energy generator.No: Det eneste problemet var at deres prosess manglet en viktig komponent, noe som ville gjøre prosjektet fullkomment.En: The only problem was that their process lacked a crucial component, something that would make the project complete.No: Tiden var knapp.En: Time was short.No: Om få dager var det midtsommer, en tid for feiring, men også den dagen prosjektet skulle presenteres.En: In a few days, it was midsummer, a time for celebration, but also the day the project was to be presented.No: Eirik visste at han måtte ta et valg.En: Eirik knew he had to make a choice.No: "Siv," sa han med et ørlite snev av nervøsitet.En: "Siv," he said with a slight hint of nervousness.No: "Vi må prøve den nye, uprøvde komponenten.En: "We have to try the new, untested component.No: Det kan gå galt, men vi har ikke noe valg hvis vi vil skille oss ut.En: It could go wrong, but we have no choice if we want to stand out."No: "Siv nikket, alltid støttende.En: Siv nodded, always supportive.No: "La oss gjøre det, Eirik.En: "Let's do it, Eirik.No: Jeg tror på deg og ideene dine.En: I believe in you and your ideas."No: "Arbeidet var intenst.En: The work was intense.No: Nettopp da midtsommersolen begynte å legge seg oransjefarget over horisonten, var de klare.En: Just as the midsummer sun began to set orange over the horizon, they were ready.No: Eirik tok en dyp pust.En: Eirik took a deep breath.No: Presentasjonsdagen kom, og rommet var fylt med professorer og medstudenter som var spent på å se hva de hadde utviklet.En: Presentation day arrived, and the room was filled with professors and fellow students eager to see what they had developed.No: Da de begynte demonstrasjonen, så alt ut til å gå etter planen.En: As they began the demonstration, everything seemed to go according to plan.No: Men i det Eirik skulle vise den nye komponenten, skjedde det noe uventet.En: But when Eirik was about to show the new component, something unexpected happened.No: I stedet for å mislykkes, som Eirik hadde fryktet, produserte komponenten en overraskende og interessant effekt som fanget alles oppmerksomhet.En: Instead of failing, as Eirik had feared, the component produced a surprising and interesting effect that captured everyone's attention.No: Rommet var fylt med en følelse av forbauselse.En: The room was filled with a sense of amazement.No: Professorene stirret med store øyne.En: The professors stared with wide eyes.No: En av dem, Professor Jensen, smilte anerkjennende.En: One of them, Professor Jensen, smiled in recognition.No: "Det her er uvanlig, men likevel svært innovativt," sa han.En: "This is unusual, yet highly innovative," he said.No: "Dette kan ha stort potensial.En: "This could have great potential."No: "Eiriks hjerte slo enda hardere, men denne gangen av glede.En: Eirik's heart beat even harder, but this time with joy.No: Presentasjonen endte med rungende applaus.En: The presentation ended with resounding applause.No: Eirik og Siv delte et lettelsens blikk.En: Eirik and Siv shared a glance of relief.No: Professorene meldte senere at Eirik hadde fått stipendet han så sårt ønsket.En: The professors later announced that Eirik had received the scholarship he so desperately wanted.No: Hans mot til å ta risiko hadde betalt seg.En: His courage to take a risk had paid off.No: Etterpå, mens de forlot laboratoriet, var det med en nyvunnet selvtillit.En: Afterward, as they left the laboratory, it was with newfound confidence.No: Solen skinte fortsatt sterkt, og Eirik kunne for en gangs skyld nyte sommerens varme.En: The sun was still shining brightly, and Eirik could, for once, enjoy the warmth of summer.No: Han hadde forandret seg.En: He had changed.No: Nå viste han at han kunne stole på seg selv, selv når veien fremover var uklar.En: Now he knew he could trust himself, even when the path forward was unclear.No: Slik gikk det til at Eirik, med Sivs uvurderlige støtte, fant både suksess og selvtillit under det flakkende lyset av et hemmelig laboratorium midt i hjertet av sommer-Oslo.En: Thus, it was that Eirik, with Siv's invaluable support, found both success and confidence under the flickering light of a secret laboratory in the heart of summer Oslo. Vocabulary Words:beam: strimeconfident: selvsikrescholarship: stipendmodern: moderneequipment: utstyrgenerator: generatorcrucial: viktigcomponent: komponentuntested: uprøvdesupportive: støttendeintense: intenshorizon: horisontendemonstration: demonstrasjonenunexpected: uventeteffect: effektattention: oppmerksomhetamazement: forbauselserecognition: anerkjennendeinnovative: innovativtpotential: potensialresounding: rungendeapplause: applausrelief: lettelsenscourage: motrisk: risikoconfidence: selvtillitflickering: flakkendeheart: hjertetvaluable: uvurderligechange: forandret

In this episode, Dr. OiYan Poon talks with Drs. Courtney Luedke and Erick Montenegro about why higher education needs a cultural shift in how it understands student success. Instead of locating problems within students, the conversation highlights how everyday routines, policies, and decision‑making structures often create hidden barriers that limit students' ability to reach their academic goals. Together, they call on institutional leaders, policymakers, and educators to redirect their problem‑solving energy toward examining—and redesigning—the systems that shape student pathways and determine whether students are positioned to thrive.

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Imre's Creative Leap: Overcoming Stage Fright with Art Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2026-06-07-07-38-19-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A nap sugarai melegen simogatták a kis lakónegyed utcáit.En: The sun's rays warmly caressed the streets of the small residential neighborhood.Hu: Nem messze a játszótér zajától, ahol gyerekek kergetőztek nevetve, Imre ült az íróasztalánál.En: Not far from the noise of the playground, where children chased each other laughing, Imre sat at his desk.Hu: Ám az ő fejében a nyár melege helyett inkább a félelem és izgalom kavargott.En: However, instead of the warmth of summer, his mind was swirling with fear and excitement.Hu: Készülődni kellett a tanév végi projektbemutatóra.En: He needed to prepare for the end-of-year project presentation.Hu: Imre sokat várt ettől a projekttől.En: Imre had high expectations for this project.Hu: Tudta, hogy ezzel minden eddigi munkája mérve lesz.En: He knew that all his previous work would be measured by it.Hu: Ő volt a legszorgalmasabb a csoportban, de most különösen érezte a nyomást.En: He was the most diligent in the group, but now he especially felt the pressure.Hu: A feladat egyszerűnek tűnt: mutassa be az év témáját, amely nem más, mint az „Új, kreatív módszerek a tanulásban”.En: The task seemed simple: to present the year's theme, which was "New, Creative Methods in Learning."Hu: De a bemutatótól, a közönség előtti beszédtől tartott.En: However, he was apprehensive about the presentation, speaking in front of an audience.Hu: Zsófia, a barátnője, inkább a művészetek iránt érdeklődött.En: Zsófia, his girlfriend, was more interested in the arts.Hu: Mindig új ötletekkel érkezett, szeszélyes módon változtatva meg mindent.En: She always came with new ideas, whimsically changing everything.Hu: Amikor Imre előadta a projekttervét, Zsófia rögtön elégedetlenkedett.En: When Imre presented his project plan, Zsófia immediately expressed her dissatisfaction.Hu: "Túl száraz, Imre!En: "It's too dry, Imre!"Hu: " – mondta határozottan.En: she said firmly.Hu: "Miért nem festünk táblaképeket is a prezentációhoz?En: "Why don't we paint boards for the presentation too?Hu: Színessé, játékossá tehetjük!En: We can make it colorful and playful!"Hu: "Imre először nem lelkesedett az ötletért.En: At first, Imre wasn't enthusiastic about the idea.Hu: "Ez túl rizikós," gondolta.En: "That's too risky," he thought.Hu: De hamarosan belátta, hogy a Zsófia által javasolt kreativitás még javíthatna is a bemutatón.En: But soon he realized that the creativity suggested by Zsófia could actually improve the presentation.Hu: Gábor, ki velük volt, vállat vont és mosolyogva mondta: "Miért ne?En: Gábor, who was with them, shrugged and said with a smile, "Why not?Hu: Úgyis mindenkinek megvan a maga stílusa.En: Everyone has their own style anyway.Hu: Keverjük hát össze!En: Let's mix it up!"Hu: "A lakónegyedben az idő szinte megállni látszott a bemutató napjáig.En: In the neighborhood, time seemed to stand still until the day of the presentation.Hu: Imre próbálta lenyugtatni a lelkét, közben Zsófiával együtt elkészítették az ecsetképeket.En: Imre tried to calm his nerves while he and Zsófia prepared the brush paintings together.Hu: Gábor mókás előadásmódszerekkel enyhítette a feszültséget, segítve Imrét, hogy magabiztosabbnak érezze magát.En: Gábor's humorous presentation style eased the tension, helping Imre feel more confident.Hu: A nagy nap reggelén az osztályterem megtelt halk izgatottsággal.En: On the morning of the big day, the classroom was filled with quiet excitement.Hu: Az ablakon kívül a fák ágai virágoztak, a levegő friss volt.En: Outside the window, the branches of the trees were blooming, and the air was fresh.Hu: Amikor Imre megkezdte a prezentációját, a kezei remegtek, de Zsófia bátorító mosolya és Gábor vicces megjegyzései segítették, hogy végig vigye a bemutatót.En: When Imre began his presentation, his hands were trembling, but Zsófia's encouraging smile and Gábor's funny remarks helped him get through it.Hu: Ahogy a bemutató végén a tanárok megköszönték munkájukat, Imre szinte fel se fogta, hogy mindez megtörtént.En: As the teachers thanked them for their work at the end of the presentation, Imre could hardly believe it had all happened.Hu: Az osztály tapsolt, és a tanárok kiemelték mennyire remekül sikerült a bemutató: nemcsak részletes volt, hanem kreatív és színes is.En: The class applauded, and the teachers highlighted how wonderfully successful the presentation was: not only was it detailed, but also creative and colorful.Hu: Imre mosolygott.En: Imre smiled.Hu: Megértette, hogy a siker nem csak a részleteken múlik.En: He understood that success wasn't just in the details.Hu: Rájött, hogy a kreativitás és a bátorság, hogy kilépjen a komfortzónájából, vezetett az elismeréshez.En: He realized that creativity and the courage to step out of his comfort zone led to the recognition.Hu: Kitörölhetetlen emlék maradt számára ez a nyár eleji nap.En: This early summer day became an indelible memory for him.Hu: A lakónegyedben a nap lassan lemenni készült, de Imre szívét akkor már a siker fénye ragyogta be.En: In the neighborhood, the sun was slowly setting, but Imre's heart was already illuminated by the light of success. Vocabulary Words:rays: sugaraicaressed: simogattákresidential: lakónegyedswirling: kavargottmeasured: mérvediligent: legszorgalmasabbapprehensive: tartottarts: művészetekwhimsically: szeszélyes módondissatisfaction: elégedetlenkedettfirmly: határozottanrisky: rizikóscreativity: kreativitásshrugged: vállat vonthumorous: mókástension: feszültségettrembling: remegtekencouraging: bátorítóthrough: végighardly: szinteapplauded: tapsoltresentation: bemutatóhighlighted: kiemeltékindelible: kitörölhetetlenmemory: emlékilluminated: ragyogtalaughter: nevetveexpectations: vártcourage: bátorságblossoming: virágoztak

What happens when you stop overcomplicating your business, trust God's direction, and finally build a podcast that actually works? In today's episode, I'm sitting down with Podcast to Profit graduate Brittany Braswell to talk about what her journey has really looked like going from a podcast that felt stuck and unsustainable… to building a Top 2% podcast, landing an ABC News segment, booking incredible guests, and creating a 5-figure launch. And friend, this conversation is about so much more than numbers. This is what obedience looks like in real life and business. Brittany already had a podcast before joining Podcast to Profit, but it wasn't growing the way she hoped. It wasn't creating scalability, it wasn't consistently bringing in sales, and it definitely wasn't giving her more freedom or time back. Inside this conversation, we unpack the shifts that changed everything. From getting clear on her messaging and strategy to creating a podcast that actually supports her business growth instead of draining her. Brittany shares the honest behind-the-scenes of what happened when she stopped striving and started building with intention. We also talk about the opportunities that began showing up once her podcast started gaining momentum, including media features, guest collaborations, audience growth, and the confidence to scale her business in a sustainable way. If you've been wondering whether podcasting can really grow your business, create consistent income, and open doors you never expected… this episode will encourage you deeply. And if you currently have a podcast that feels confusing, inconsistent, or like it's not actually helping your business grow, this conversation will speak straight to your heart. I pray this blesses you! Ready to Make Consistent Income From a Podcast?  Join my 5-Day Profitable Podcast Bootcamp! I'll show you how to create a podcast that makes steady income on autopilot—without relying on social media. 

What actually makes students feel like they belong in college? In Part 1 of this conversation, we sit down with Briana Maturi, Director of Student Transitions & Success, and Trinity Jones, Assistant Director of Student Transitions & Success at Loyola Marymount University to explore the hidden side of higher education that shapes student success far beyond the classroom. From supporting veteran and transfer students to creating massive campus traditions like Wellness Wednesday and Family Weekend, this episode dives into how meaningful student experiences are intentionally built and why they matter more than ever. Briana shares why student affairs professionals impact nearly every aspect of campus life, while Trinity offers a unique perspective transitioning from LMU student to full-time staff member. Together, they unpack how mission-driven leadership, belonging, and community shape the modern college experience. Whether you're in higher education, student affairs, enrollment management, or simply passionate about creating stronger communities, this episode offers a thoughtful look into the people and programs shaping student success today.

In this episode of Voices of Student Success, Inside Higher Ed's podcast series exploring what really shapes students' experiences, Zoe Ragouzeos, vice president for student mental health and wellbeing at New York University, joins IHE's student success reporter, Joshua Bay. As institutions face growing demand for mental health support, rising rates of loneliness and new questions about where students are turning for help, many campus leaders are being forced to rethink what student success actually requires. They explore where institutional responsibility begins and ends, how campuses can move beyond reactive approaches to mental health and what it would take to build environments where students don't just persist—but truly thrive.

In this episode, you'll learn: • How Chase explored different career paths before choosing engineering • Why passion projects helped him gain clarity about his future • The role leadership and service played in his college journey • How internships can help students test potential career interests • What colleges look for beyond grades and test scores • How students can build a meaningful application without trying to impress everyone • Why starting early can create more opportunities and less stress • What Chase would tell his freshman-year self if he could start over • The lessons he learned while preparing for competitive engineering programs • How finding direction helped him approach college admissions with confidence Whether your student is interested in STEM, still exploring their options, or simply trying to figure out what's next, Chase's story is a powerful reminder that success comes from consistent growth, curiosity, and purposeful action.

Kelsey Miller shares insight to the value of faculty calibration in dental hygiene programs, and how the course can also impact daily practice in the dental office.   Resources: Kelsey Miller on Linked In   kmiller907@ivytech.edu

Paul Preimsberger, Director of Secondary Relations and Narren Brown, Dean of Enrollment Management and Student Success join to talk about fall semester as well as how traditional and non-traditional students can apply for scholarships. They also discuss the increase in PSEO students and a couple dates for information on PSEO for homeschool families.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this week's episode of The Learning Curve, co-hosts Prof. Albert Cheng of the University of Arkansas and Alisha Searcy of the Center for Strong Public Schools speak with Leslie Hiner, Senior Advisor for Legal Policy at EdChoice, about the constitutional foundations and future of educational freedom in America. Hiner reflects on her distinguished career in law and public policy before examining the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decisions that have shaped the modern school choice movement. She discusses how Brown v. Board of Education's promise of equal educational opportunity influenced later efforts to expand parental choice and educational access. Hiner then explores the significance of Zelman v. Simmons-Harris, Trinity Lutheran Church v. Comer, Espinoza v. Montana Department of Revenue, and Carson v. Makin, explaining how each expanded protections for families seeking religious and private educational options. She assesses the legal landscape following Carson, highlights key recent victories such as Loffman v. California Department of Education, and offers insights into the future of school choice litigation, educational tax credits, and parental rights nationwide. Finally, Hiner also examines current legal cases, including Hellman v. Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, and they could mean for the future of school choice in Massachusetts.

Future Insight host Dr. Dean Cantu, Dean, College of Health, Education, and Human Sciences, University of Arkansas – Fort Smith, discusses ways in which we can help students navigate the unfamiliar higher education environment, develop confidence, and find a sense of belonging with Dr. Leslie Bohon, Director of English Language Learning, University of Richmond. In addition, their conversation explores Dr. Bohon's journey and insights into supporting international students, fostering cultural understanding, and creating meaningful educational experiences.

How do we define student success holistically across the full end-to-end experience? How can institutions use digital transformation to catalyze improvements rather than just overlaying new technologies? How do leaders effectively manage adoption, operations, and process redesign to continuously adapt? We talk through these with Chrysoula Malogianni, the Chief Digital Experience Officer at Old Dominion University. Together, we explore actionable strategies for dismantling institutional silos and cultivating a highly connected campus ecosystem that drives long-term student retention and achievement. Episode Highlights include: [00:00] Redefining Student Success - Discover why modern student success requires moving beyond lagging metrics like graduation rates toward real-time engagement data, digital literacy, and a holistic student journey. [04:15] Breaking Institutional Silos - Learn how strategic digital transformation removes technical friction and integrates separate campus departments to create a single, seamless digital experience for learners. [09:30] Emerging EdTech Trends - Explore the massive shifts reshaping higher education, including the rise of accelerated asynchronous learning, micro-credentials, and applied artificial intelligence ecosystems. [15:45] Culture Over Technology - Understand why successful change management depends entirely on supporting human talent, clear organizational communication, and intentional cultural alignment rather than just buying software. [22:10] Building Intelligent Ecosystems - Uncover actionable strategies for using systems-thinking to design an interconnected, cross-disciplinary campus environment capable of sustaining long-term institutional innovation.

Jamar Anderson, assistant director of internal affairs in Louisiana Tech's Bulldog Success Center, has made a home for himself at the University. From his time as a student taking on leadership positions and finding early work on campus in the office that would later give him a full time job, he's put Tech students first. He talks about his time at Tech and highlights the effectiveness of the Bulldog Success Center in this episode, and he even takes some time to break down his thoughts on the 2026 NBA Finals. Bulldog Success Center on Instagram: instagram.com/latech_bsc Website: 1894.latech.edu/beyond/ Email: 1894@latech.edu

In today's episode, host Pierre Michiels interviews Teri Schmidgall and Edward Heard, career counselors from Northern Illinois University's Career Services. They discuss how students—especially those transferring—can use reflection, exploration, and intentional planning to clarify career goals and build momentum. After listening, we hope you have a better understanding of navigating academic and career transitions with confidence. Full episode transcript can be found on the episode page. Below is a general timestamp summary.  00:00–03:00 | Welcome and Episode Focus: Pierre introduces the Career Ready Podcast and welcomes NIU career counselors Teri Schmidgall and Edward Heard.03:00–08:00 | Understanding Career Exploration Early On: The guests discuss how students begin choosing majors—often unintentionally—and emphasize that career decision-making is a process. They introduce exploration as a key first step, encouraging curiosity, exposure, and self-reflection.08:00–14:00 | Reflection During Transition Periods: The conversation centers on transfer students and the importance of pausing to reflect on accomplishments, skills, and experiences before moving to a four-year institution. Updating resumes and documenting progress are highlighted as critical practices.14:00–20:00 | From Exploration to Intentional Planning: Teri and Edward explain how exploration leads into planning, including researching careers, reviewing job postings early, and understanding employer expectations. Planning is framed as flexible and non-linear.20:00–26:00 | Hitting the Ground Running as a Transfer Student: Advice is shared on how transfer students can quickly engage with campus resources, career services, and academic departments to maximize limited time and avoid feeling behind.26:00–33:00 | Internships and Experiential Learning: The guests discuss internships as career “tryouts,” how to prepare for the search, and how part-time work, leadership, and volunteer experiences also build valuable skills.33:00–41:00 | Networking and Career Progress: Emphasis is placed on networking, maintaining professional relationships, and focusing on progress rather than comparison. Students are encouraged to take small, consistent steps forward.41:00–49:00 | Employer Expectations and Skills-Based Hiring: The discussion shifts to trends in hiring, including the growing importance of relevant experience and transferable skills over GPA alone, and how students can communicate their value effectively.49:00–60:00 | Career Tools, Resources, and Final Advice: NIU resources such as Husky Career Launchpad, Forage simulations, and career fairs are shared. The episode concludes with encouragement for students to take ownership of their career journey while using available support.Listeners in the College of DuPage community can visit our website. All other listeners are encouraged to view the resources of their local community college, WIOA training programs, or other local support centers.Send us YOUR Listener Questions at careerpodcast@cod.edu Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn @codcareercenter

In this episode of Adventures in Advising, Matt talks with Arjun Arora, founder of Advisor AI, about where artificial intelligence fits into the future of academic advising, and where it absolutely does not. From chatbots and career pathways to implementation headaches, ethical guardrails, and the myth that AI can replace advisors, this conversation dives into the real people, processes, and possibilities behind emerging technology in higher education.Arjun shares how Advisor AI is working to support students from enrollment through graduation while keeping advisors, career professionals, faculty, and student success teams at the heart of the journey. Along the way, Matt and Arjun unpack what institutions should ask vendors, how campuses can measure success beyond “we launched it,” and why the human side of advising remains the secret ingredient no algorithm can bottle.Grab your metaphorical compass, because this episode explores AI, advising, and the winding road toward more intentional student support.

Graduation season always makes me reflective. In this first short solo episode from my new Making Life Work series, I share some thoughts from commencement weekend at Texas State University.  The stories unfolding behind every graduate walking across the stage — stories about growth, creativity, and figuring out what comes next.Our students have experience in journalism and storytelling projects, student media, internships, national competitions, and education abroad courses.  I also reflect on my own unexpected journey from journalism and public relations into higher education.This episode also features remarks from Texas State University President Kelly Damphousse recognizing graduates, mentors, faculty, family members, and the support systems that help students move forward.In this EpisodeGraduation and personal growthStudent success and storytellingInternships, study abroad, and leadership experiencesReinvention, uncertainty, and career journeysThanks for listening to Stories of Change & Creativity — documenting growth and making life work, one story at a time.Did you enjoy this episode? send me a text!  Do you have an idea for a guest interview?  Please let me know. Check out my TEDx talk.  Why you should take action - then figure it out.

Celena Simpson, Assistant Vice Provost for Advising, discusses how she and the Undergraduate Education and Student Success (UESS) staff help students with academic advising and finding success both in and outside of the classroom.  advising.uoregon.edu (hyperlink to https://advising.uoregon.edu)

Maysoon Lehmeidi, Director of Pre-College Programs and Community Outreach at UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies, and Alex Phan, Executive Director of Student Success at the UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering, discuss building San Diego's future workforce through K‑12 pre-college pathways, problem-solving, and communication skills. They explore AI's impact on engineering, equity and access through scholarships, and how business and education leaders can strengthen the region's talent pipeline. Listen Where You Live!About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media  "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years.  "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.   For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.   About Mission Fed Credit Union  A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations.  For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/

In this episode of Voices of Student Success, Inside Higher Ed's podcast series exploring what really shapes students' experiences, Alison Lee, chief research and development officer of The Rithm Project, joins IHE's student success reporter, Joshua Bay. As colleges struggle to meet growing mental health needs, they explore how more young people are opening up to chatbots and conversational AI tools for comfort, advice and connection. They also examine where AI may genuinely help students, where the ethical and emotional risks emerge, and what institutions may still not fully understand about why students are turning to these tools in the first place.

Rebecca Thompson, '10, talks about how her time as a student at Montco put her on the path to success that ultimately led to career as a certified financial planner and wealth advisor. Recorded and edited by Quinn Szente from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Dr. Shea Kerkhoff talks to us about adolescent literacy, student engagement, and how teachers can support middle and high school students as readers and writers in today's complex literacy landscape. Drawing from her new book, Adolescent Literacy: Integrating the Sciences of Reading and Writing in Grades 4-12, Shea discusses ways educators can foster motivation, meaningful literacy literacy experiences, and authentic learning opportunities across content areas. She shares insights into the sciences of reading and writing and the importance of honoring students' identities, interests, and lived experiences in literacy instruction. Dr. Shea Kerkhoff is an Associate Professor and Faculty Fellow of Student Success in the College of Education at the University of Missouri - St. Louis.  You can connect with Shea at https://sheakerkhoff.weebly.com and you can purchase her new book at https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/adolescent-literacy-9798765151310/.To cite this episode: Hatten, R. (Host) (2026, May 12). Another Conversation with Shea Kerkhoff. (Season 6, No. 10) [Audio podcast episode]. In Classroom Caffeine Podcast series. https://www.classroomcaffeine.com/guests. DOI: 10.5240/C73C-7820-DF38-4256-1BC4-BConnect with Classroom Caffeine at www.classroomcaffeine.com or on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

In today's episode, hosts Rebecca Harrington and Pierre Michiels interview Dr. Siddiqi, President of College of DuPage. Dr. Siddiqi shares his career journey and discusses the future of work, AI's impact on jobs, lifelong learning, and the importance of durable skills like communication and critical thinking. After listening, we hope you better understand how to stay career ready in a changing workforce. Full episode transcript can be found on the episode page. Below is a general timestamp summary.  00:00–04:00 | Welcome and Guest Introduction Hosts Rebecca Harrington and Pierre Michiels introduce the Career Ready Podcast and welcome Dr. Siddiqi, President of College of DuPage. Dr. Siddiqi shares his professional background, including global industry experience, workforce development, and his personal connection to community colleges. 04:00–09:00 | Lifelong Learning and Community Colleges Dr. Siddiqi discusses how community colleges support reskilling and upskilling at every career stage. He emphasizes lifelong learning and explains how education must continue well beyond a first degree. 09:00–14:00 | The Future of Work and AI Disruption The conversation explores major workforce trends, including artificial intelligence, automation, and emerging technologies. Dr. Siddiqi highlights how these tools are reshaping both work and daily life. 14:00–18:00 | Employability vs. Employment Dr. Siddiqi explains the difference between getting a first job and remaining employable over time. Adaptability, reinvention, and continuous skill development are positioned as essential for long-term success. 18:00–23:00 | Human Skills in an AI Economy The episode focuses on the lasting value of communication, teamwork, ethics, and critical thinking. Dr. Siddiqi introduces the concept of T‑shaped professionals who combine technical skills with liberal arts foundations. 23:00–28:00 | Preparing Students for Career Readiness Discussion turns to visible skills, certifications, extracurricular involvement, and civic engagement. Dr. Siddiqi stresses that a degree is the floor, not the ceiling, for career opportunities. 28:00–33:00 | What Employers Are Really Looking For Drawing on employer feedback, Dr. Siddiqi explains that companies prioritize problem-solving, collaboration, and growth mindset over narrow technical expertise. 33:00–36:00 | Final Advice and Campus Resources Dr. Siddiqi closes with advice for students to complete their programs, use campus resources, and stay engaged as lifelong learners to remain career ready in a changing economy.Listeners in the College of DuPage community can visit our website. All other listeners are encouraged to view the resources of their local community college, WIOA training programs, or other local support centers.Send us YOUR Listener Questions at careerpodcast@cod.edu Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn @codcareercenter

On Monday's show: We learn why the U.S. Department of Education is investigating HISD and what it could mean for students and their families.And, after two Houston residents were identified as being among those on a cruise ship exposed to the hantavirus, we learn more about the virus and how it's transmitted.Also this hour: We discuss how we evaluate a student's success after graduation -- is salary the best way to measure that?Then, gardening expert Meg Tapp will answer listener questions.And we check in on the Astros' injury-plagued season with Jeff Balke of the Bleav in Astros podcast.Watch

Send us Fan MailTalisa is wrapping up her senior year as valedictorian, FBLA president, and Miss Albany Teen. It's a lot, but she keeps it simple. Stay focused, stay present, and go all in.In this episode, Talisa shares what it took to get here, from the sacrifices behind earning valedictorian to stepping outside her comfort zone in pageantry and leadership. She talks about her work with “CTRL the Future,” a cybersecurity initiative inspired by personal experience, and what she's learned about helping others lead themselves.It's a real conversation about discipline, growth, and making the most of your opportunities.Stay hootworthy, Talisa!Hootworthy: The Podcast That Gives a HootWe spotlight the students and faculty of GCA and the stories that deserve to be heard.Watch full episodes on YouTube or learn more at georgiacyber.org/hootworthy.Follow, subscribe, and share. Every story deserves a spotlight.

No Password Required: No Password Required: Next Gen - Ep. 2 - Tim Kircher From Freshman Stress to Cyber Success:  Formula 1, Pickleball, and hacking in Real life In this episode of No Password Required: Next Gen, Yazzel Corona interviews Tim Kircher, a cybersecurity student at USF and member of the Security Operations Center Apprenticeship Program at Cyber Florida. Tim shares how his fascination with technology first sparked his interest in cybersecurity. From networking advice and navigating the chaos of a cybersecurity education,  Tim keeps it real, giving us all the tips about what it takes to get started successfully in the field. He talks about why communication skills matter just as much as technical ability in the age of AI and automation, and how taking things “one day at a time” helped shape his journey. Outside of cyber mode, Tim is a huge pickleball and Formula 1 fan, leading to fun conversations about cyber pit crews, movie hacking scenes, and why Mercedes would absolutely be his dream team. From defensive cyber operations to teamwork and leadership, Tim's story is all about staying curious, building connections, and finding your path in cybersecurity. Follow Tim on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-kircher/ Chapters:  00:00 — Introduction 00:30 — Discovering Cybersecurity   00:54 — Advice for Freshman Cybersecurity Students   01:47 — Formula 1 & Cybersecurity 02:10 — Which F1 Team Would Be Vulnerable?   02:28 — Building the Ultimate Cybersecurity Pit Crew 03:01 — Hollywood Hacking vs. Real-Life Hacking 03:22 — Final Advice for Future Cybersecurity Professionals 04:01 — Toasting to the Future Follow Tim on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-kircher/ Presented by ThreatLocker

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Maura Flaschner, Assistant Vice President Undergraduate Admissions & Student Success, Florida Atlantic UniversityIn this episode, recorded Live from the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe SallustioHow does combining undergraduate admissions & student success under one leader ensure that the students who enroll are best fit students who are going to retain & graduate?Why are students saying they found you on Instagram & TikTok when you thought that fantastic email or the text message or the billboard was what brought them in?What makes enrollment a team sport & a competitive sport in Florida when performance based metrics literally measure 12 state universities & that's how you get funding?Listen in to #EdUpThank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp!Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠& ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠● Join YOUR EdUp community at ⁠The EdUp Experience⁠We make education YOUR business!P.S. Want to access to EdUp Leadership, the only intelligence platform built exclusively from presidential conversations in higher ed?

What if the most important part of a college experience… isn't in the classroom? Chris Jaeger sits down with Rich Steele, CEO of NACAS, to unpack the hidden system powering every campus in America: auxiliary services. From dining halls and housing to campus safety and student wellbeing, Rich shares how these behind-the-scenes operations directly shape student success, retention, and lifelong memories. Rich's journey started unexpectedly, from chemical engineering to student activities but what kept him there for nearly four decades was the impact: feeding students who couldn't afford meals, creating environments where students feel seen, and solving complex challenges at scale. Connect with Rich Steele: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich-steele-a6162b31/   If you need branded solutions for your events, giveaways and employee engagement, check out Club Colors: https://www.clubcolors.com

In this episode of Voices of Student Success, Inside Higher Ed's podcast series exploring what really shapes students' experiences, Carson Domey, a fourth-year student at the University of Texas at Austin, and Adaora Lee, a graduate student at Meharry Medical College, joins IHE's student success reporter, Joshua Bay. They discuss student loneliness and what social isolation looks like in a post-pandemic, always-online world. From fewer close friendships and more device-mediated relationships, to the role platforms like Instagram and TikTok play in shaping how students understand their mental health, they explore how connection is changing on campus. They also look at how experiences differ for commuter and online students, how campus design and housing shape opportunities for connection, and what's actually working when it comes to addressing student isolation.

In this week's episode of The Learning Curve, co-hosts Prof. Albert Cheng of the University of Arkansas and the Center for Strong Public Schools' Alisha Searcy speak with Julie Young, edupreneur, innovator, and author of Say Yes! How Virtual Became Reality. She reflects on the pivotal moment in 1997 when she said “yes” to launching Florida Virtual School, sharing what it meant to build a new model of education from the ground up with limited resources and bold vision. Young draws a clear distinction between emergency remote learning and higher-quality virtual education, explaining how confusion between the two during the pandemic negatively impacted students. She discusses early leadership lessons, including guidance from then-Governor Jeb Bush, and what it took to scale a model centered on “any time, any place, any path, any pace.” Young also explores how she built a dynamic organizational culture amid skepticism, and what lessons she carried—and intentionally left behind—when founding ASU Prep Digital. She offers insights on staffing innovation, leadership, and the opportunities and challenges AI presents for the future of education. In closing, she reads a passage from Say Yes!: How Virtual Became Reality.

Handwriting may be one of the most underestimated foundations of student success in today's educational landscape.        In this episode, I sit down with handwriting expert and Squiggle Squad founder Holly Britton to explore the science of handwriting and why it remains an essential part of literacy, brain development, and student learning. We unpack the difference between handwriting as simple penmanship versus handwriting as a critical transcription skill, and why developmentally appropriate instruction is key to helping students build confidence, literacy, and long-term academic success.         Keep up with me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/akellycoaching/       Check out Squiggle Squad here: https://squigglesquad.com/

In this episode, Sharona and Boz take a deep dive into a recent research study on specifications grading in a large-enrollment chemistry course, uncovering a story that is both encouraging and complicated. While the data shows clear gains—grades increased across all student groups, including those historically underserved—the hoped-for closure of opportunity gaps proved far more elusive. Using both the study's findings and their own long-term course redesign experience, the hosts explore what this tension reveals: grading reform can raise outcomes broadly, but it is not a silver bullet for equity. The conversation highlights the importance of implementation details, support structures, and ongoing iteration, as well as the need to look beyond grades to fully understand student experiences. Ultimately, this episode underscores a central truth of grading reform work—real change is possible, but it requires sustained, nuanced effort and a willingness to engage with complexity rather than simple narratives.LinksPlease note - any books linked here are likely Amazon Associates links. Clicking on them and purchasing through them helps support the show. Thanks for your support!Specifications Grading and Equity, by M. Stains, L. Morkowchuk and B. Yik on the Grading for Growth BlogBalancing Equity in General Chemistry Laboratory Courses: The Complex Impact of Specifications Grading on Student Success and Opportunity Gaps, by B. Yik, et al, published in the Journal of the American Chemical SocietySpring 2026 Community of PracticeFall 2026 MAA OPEN Math Faculty Learning CommunityResourcesThe Center for Grading Reform - seeking to advance education in the United States by supporting effective grading reform at all levels through conferences, educational workshops, professional development, research and scholarship, influencing public policy, and community building.The Grading Conference - an annual, online conference exploring Alternative Grading in Higher Education & K-12.Some great resources to educate yourself about Alternative Grading:The Grading for Growth BlogThe Grading ConferenceThe Intentional Academia BlogRecommended Books on Alternative Grading:Grading for Growth, by Robert Talbert and David ClarkSpecifications Grading, by Linda NilsenUndoing the Grade, by Jesse StommelFollow us on Bluesky, Facebook and Instagram - @thegradingpod. To leave us a comment, please go to our website: www.thegradingpod.com and leave a comment on this episode's page.If you would like to be considered to be a guest on this show, please reach out using the Contact Us form on our website, www.thegradingpod.com.All content of this podcast and website are solely the opinions of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily represent the views of California State University Los Angeles or the Los Angeles Unified School District.MusicCountry Rock performed by Lite Saturation, licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

How can you build the skills and habits around empathy and emotional intelligence to elevate students' EQ so that they can be effective, inspiring leaders and people who can just get stuff done and move things forward? What are the habits and norms from phones and social media that we all have to unlearn to do this? How does this help students show up differently in school, work, and life? We talk through these questions with Francesca Schuler, Executive Director of Dialogue Vanderbilt. Episode Highlights include: [04:49] The High IQ vs. High EQ Balance - Francesca explains how leadership is defined by the ability to navigate diverse opinions and why elite students need to balance their intelligence with emotional dialogue habits. [10:14] Unlearning Digital Communication Habits - A look at how technology and social media have trained us to react with "hot takes" and performative emojis instead of engaging in authentic, nuanced conversation. [12:12] Listening to Learn vs. Listening to Win - Schuler breaks down practical daily habits, such as asking with curiosity and assuming goodwill, to overcome the polarization currently seen in society. [14:45] The Power of Tech-Free Spaces - The success of the "Vandy Speakeasy" program illustrates how creating a "third place" without phones can foster deep, two-hour-long multi-generational conversations. [26:58] Rebranding "Soft Skills" as "Essential Skills" - A final call to action to treat emotional intelligence as a critical, non-optional requirement for success in both the classroom and the professional workplace.

Send us Fan MailWhat does leadership look like when the future of work is changing faster than schools can adapt?In this episode, Dr. Mel sits down with Dr. Albert P. DuPont, Founder and CEO of TraxMethod Consulting Group, to discuss how principals and district leaders can prepare students for an AI-driven future while leading schools with clarity and purpose. With more than 35 years in public education and district leadership, Dr. DuPont helps schools redesign learning around durable skills, career pathways, and student agency while coaching leaders to navigate change with confidence.Together, they unpack leadership in the AI era, future-ready schools, innovation, student readiness, and the importance of building capacity over dependency, coherence over complexity, and purpose over position.If you're a new principal or aspiring school leader trying to lead through uncertainty while creating meaningful opportunities for students, this conversation will challenge and encourage you to think differently about leadership and the future of education.Dr. DuPont shares practical insights on: Preparing students with durable, future-ready skills  Why student agency matters more than ever  Using AI tools to support leadership and decision-making  Building coherence instead of overwhelming staff with complexity  Redesigning high schools around career pathways and real-world readiness  The mindset shifts new principals need to lead with confidence If you're a new principal, aspiring administrator, or district leader trying to balance innovation with everyday leadership demands, this episode will help you think bigger about what's possible for your school community.

Listen as Allison Lambert is joined by Sarah Wood from Workplace Options to discuss why child and family wellbeing has become a critical priority for K–12 schools and higher education institutions. Tackling this growing challenge, Sarah shares insights on rising mental health needs, caregiver burnout, and the increasing complexity of support systems, while highlighting how integrated wellbeing services can better support students, families, and school communities. This conversation offers practical strategies for decision makers looking to strengthen student success, staff resilience, and family engagement in an evolving educational landscape. Cooperatively Speaking is hosted by E&I Cooperative Services, the only member-owned, non-profit procurement cooperative exclusively focused on serving the needs of education. Visit our website at www.eandi.org/podcast.Contact UsHave questions, comments, or ideas for a future episode? We'd love to hear from you! Contact Cooperatively Speaking at podcast@eandi.org. This podcast is for informational purposes only. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host(s) or E&I Cooperative Services.

S8 E2: Character Development w/Dr. Scott Seider and Dr. Shelby ClarkIn this episode, Gerald and Alexis spoke with Dr. Scott Seider and Dr. Shelby Clark on the topic of developing character, with a context of how to develop character within schools. We dive into the key insights and lessons from their research on the topic, found in their new book: Character Compass, Second Edition: Four Directions for Building Powerful School Culture and Student Success.In this episode we dive into some insightful discussions around how we can understand character development and how we support and expand these values to young people or within a community. Summary:How are character traits defined?How do schools prioritize certain character traits?How are character traits developed in schools?How do we engage young people in conversations about character?Scott Seider is an applied developmental psychologist studying how parents and educators support young people's identity and civic development. A professor at Boston College and former Boston Public Schools teacher, he is the author of several books, including Educating for Justice (2025) and Schooling for Critical Consciousness (2020).Shelby Clark, Ph.D. (she/her) is a Principal Investigator at Project Zero and Project Director with The Good Project. Her research focuses on developing intellectual, moral, and civic character in young people—especially curiosity, open-mindedness, and social responsibility. She holds a Ph.D. from Boston University and previously worked as a school counselor in St. Paul, MN.The ReidConnect-Ed Podcast is hosted by @AlexisAnnReid and Dr. Gerald Reid, produced by @CyberSoundRecordingStudios, and original music is written and recorded by Gerald Reid (www.Jerapy.com) @MusicJerapy.*Please note that different practitioners may have different opinions- this is our perspective and is intended to educate you on what may be possible.Show notes & Transcripts: https://reidconnect.com/reid-connect-ed-podcastBe Curious. Be Open. Be Well.#character #characterdevelopment #schools #teaching#leadership #education #youthdevelopment #positiveyouthdevelopment

John Frost's journey from athlete to college leadership Why exposure matters when choosing a major or career Helping students who feel lost or unsure about their future The difference between liking many things vs. committing to one path Why community service and purpose-driven work matters for students The true reason college costs what it does—and why it's an investment Real talk: why a college degree pays off long-term The 4 major buckets of college funding: Why families should start planning for scholarships early (not senior year) How colleges decide which students receive the most money The importance of building a strong “student resume” Why students must take initiative—scholarships won't come to them Addressing parent fears about sending kids to college Why college is a “transformational environment” for independence The role of engagement, clubs, and community on campus Final takeaway: students are 13% of the population—but 100% of the future

In this episode of Voices of Student Success, Inside Higher Ed's podcast series exploring what really shapes students' experiences, Dr. Katie Hurley, vice president of community initiatives at The Jed Foundation (JED), joins IHE's student success reporter Joshua Bay. They discuss the state of student mental health on college campuses, including what's driving increased demand for support, how counseling centers are adapting under strain and why student experiences vary so widely across different contexts and identities. The conversation also examines where institutions are still falling short—and what a more comprehensive approach to campus mental health could look like.  Thank you to our partners at Strada for sponsoring this episode.

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by The LEARN Academy.The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here.For many students with significant behavioral needs, the traditional path leads out: out of the classroom, out of the district, and too often, away from a hopeful future. Buckeye Union High School District (BUHSD) in Arizona knew this wasn't acceptable. Students placed externally rarely came back, and when they did, there was little structured system support to help them transition successfully.In this edWeb podcast, education leaders explore how BUHSD built an in-district behavioral services model that keeps students connected to their schools, communities, and futures. Panelists, including Exceptional Student Services Director Scott Acton, share strategies grounded in 15 years of real-world implementation. You learn:How to shift from punitive discipline toward therapeutic, student-centered approaches that produce lasting behavior changeHow to design reintegration pathways that set students up for success when they return to home campusesWays to align behavioral, academic, and social-emotional supports without a full program overhaulBUHSD's model produced measurable results: increased reading and math performance, reintegration rates among the highest in Arizona, and graduation rates approaching 90%.This edWeb podcast is of interest to K-12 district leaders, special education directors, directors of student services, and school leaders responsible for behavioral programming.The LEARN AcademyMeeting the unique needs of the whole studentDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.

Mike Palmer catches up with Ruth Bauer, President of InsideTrack, amidst the sun and high-stakes energy of San Diego for the ASU+GSV conference. Ruth shares her transition from a first-generation college student and mall-employed English major to an e-learning "OG" (like Mike) to leading a powerhouse in student success at InsideTrack. The conversation dives into the "secret sauce" of Inside Track: a potent mix of technology and deep human connection. Ruth explains how coaching supports the entire student journey, from first-time enrollment to the critical "some college, no degree" population. With more than 40 million Americans in that category, the stakes for economic mobility never felt higher. They tackle the AI elephant in the room with a grounded perspective. While AI handles midnight brainstorming and routine "nudges," humans remain the essential partners for navigating the mountains of the student experience. Ruth argues that coaching doesn't just get a student through a semester—it teaches them to coach themselves through a shifting, tumultuous job market

Welcome to Hot Topics! In this episode, Dr. Kellie Coppi, CEP, reveals insider tips on what colleges look for in essays. Along with host Gabrielle Crichlow, Dr. Coppi will tackle a sample application question together, breaking down how to approach it effectively and authentically. This episode is perfect for high school juniors and seniors.Who is Dr. Kellie Coppi?Dr. Kellie Coppi, CEP, is a board-certified educational planner through the AICEP who works with college-bound students on anything from course selection to college lists to, in particular, the admissions essay process. Seventeen years in the business helping hundreds of families per year.You can find Dr. Coppi:On the web: https://sayyestotheessaywithdrcoppi.com/On Facebook # 1: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61580879431978On Facebook # 2: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090534173974Promo: 10% off college list building services when you mention that you heard about her services from our "Hot Topics!" podcast!Watch Dr. Coppi's free recorded webinar on the college admissions process: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1e8TANthsndJhxsPGax1kua8ydiiRQ3nN/view?usp=sharingWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/R547Nm8deSARate this episode on IMDB: TBA********************************************Follow Gabrielle Crichlow:On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gabrielle.crichlowOn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabrielle.crichlowOn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielle-crichlow-92587a360Follow A Step Ahead Tutoring Services:On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/astepaheadtutoringservicesOn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astepaheadtutoringservicesOn X: https://www.x.com/ASATS2013On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-step-ahead-tutoring-services/On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@astepaheadtutoringservicesOn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@asats2013On Eventbrite: https://astepaheadtutoringservices.eventbrite.comVisit us on the web: https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.comSign up for our email list: https://squareup.com/outreach/a41DaE/subscribeSign up for our text list: https://tapit.us/cipPJOCheck out our entire "Hot Topics!" podcast: https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.com/hottopicspodcastSupport us:Cash App: https://cash.app/$ASATS2013PayPal: https://paypal.me/ASATS2013Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/ASATS2013Zelle: success@astepaheadtutoringservices.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hot-topics--5600971/supportOriginal date of episode: December 27, 2025

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Calvin Williams, Associate VP of Advising & Career Services / Chief Career Officer, & Elizabeth Gaskin, VP for Student Success, Indian River State College In this episode, recorded LIVE from the Ellucian Live 2026 conference in Denver, Colorado,YOUR cohost is Carrie Rachal, Senior Principal Strategic Specialist, EllucianYOUR host is Dr. Jodi BlincoListen in to #EdUpThank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp!Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠● Join YOUR EdUp community at ⁠The EdUp Experience⁠We make education YOUR business!P.S. Want access to the only intelligence platform built exclusively from presidential conversations in higher education? Join EdUp Leadership!

In this week's episode of The Learning Curve, co-hosts Prof. Albert Cheng of the University of Arkansas and American Federation for Children's Walter Blanks speak with Dr. Keri Ingraham, Senior Fellow at the Discovery Institute. Dr. Ingraham reflects on her academic and athletic journey, including being an Academic All-American, and how it shaped her belief in discipline, opportunity, and high expectations in education. She shares that in deep blue states like Washington, Oregon, California, and New York, strong teacher union political influence has often limited K-12 reform and innovation. Despite roughly $800 billion in annual K–12 spending, she points to stagnant academic outcomes, highlighted by National Assessment of Educational Progress results, as evidence that funding alone is insufficient without meaningful school choice and accountability. She discusses persistent achievement gaps and their economic consequences, emphasizing how today's workforce increasingly rewards knowledge and skills. She also highlights the rapid expansion of school choice policies following landmark U.S. Supreme Court decisions, such as Espinoza v. Montana Department of Revenue and Carson v. Makin, and critiques testing monopolies like those tied to the College Board. Dr. Ingraham concludes by underscoring the importance of federalism and a more limited role for the Beltway in education, with states, localities, and parents leading the way on school reform efforts.

In this episode of FuelCast, hosts Rolandria Boyce and Anna Coleman sit down with Dr. Stephanie Johnson, GaDOE Deputy Superintendent of School Improvement and “Chief Turnaround Officer”, to explore the role school nutrition plays in the broader mission of school improvement. Dr. Johnson shares how proper nutrition fuels attendance, sharpens executive function, and strengthens the memory and focus every student needs to succeed. For many students, the meals offered at school are the most nourishing ones they will eat all day. The conversation also highlights how school cafeterias create unique opportunities for children to experience new foods, diverse flavors, and food-based learning that connects to the classroom. Because when kids are fed well, they are ready to learn.

Send us Fan MailIzzy didn't plan on becoming an archer. She just gave it a try and never really stopped. What started as a ten dollar experiment turned into hours of practice, training with a college coach, and eventually competing at the state level.In this episode, Izzy shares what it was like to struggle through her first competition, come back and win her next one, and learn how much of the sport is mental. She talks about staying focused under pressure, building confidence, and how one small decision led to a scholarship opportunity.It's a real look at growth, mindset, and what can happen when you stick with something.Stay hootworthy.Hootworthy: The Podcast That Gives a HootWe spotlight the students and faculty of GCA and the stories that deserve to be heard.Watch full episodes on YouTube or learn more at georgiacyber.org/hootworthy.Follow, subscribe, and share. Every story deserves a spotlight.

In this episode of The Key, Inside Higher Ed's news and analysis podcast, IHE's student success reporter Joshua Bay joins editor in chief Sara Custer. They discuss the trends in student success that have caught Joshua's eye including libraries and AI literacy, workforce readiness and tackling loneliness. He shares case studies from programs that are making a difference for students in and outside of the classroom. He also gives a sneak peak of his new project. Thanks to our partners at Strada for sponsoring this episode.    

In this episode of The Other Side of Campus, hosts Jen Moon and Katie Dawson sit down with Dr. Stephanie Cawthon—researcher, author, and founder of the National Disability Center for Student Success—to explore how accessibility is reshaping higher education from the inside out. Drawing from her lived experience as a deaf scholar and nearly two decades of research at The University of Texas at Austin, Dr. Cawthon reframes accessibility not as compliance, but as culture. She shares how the National Disability Center is transforming the landscape through research, mentorship, and outreach—amplifying student voices and equipping institutions with practical tools to design more inclusive learning environments. From rethinking STEM classrooms to embedding accessibility into institutional decision-making, this conversation highlights a powerful shift: moving from accommodation to intention.https://stephaniecawthon.com/the-movementHuge thanks to Dr. Cawthon for making the time, and an extra special thanks to interpreters Jennifer Stoker and Amanda Ford for facilitating the conversation!!

For this episode, Dustin speaks with Kristen McMullen to explore how the “Designing Your Life” framework is being embedded at the College of Charleston to help students navigate uncertainty, make intentional decisions, and align their education with their goals and values. Kristen explains how the design thinking approach—centered on curiosity, experimentation, and action—empowers students to prototype career paths, build confidence, and reduce anxiety about the future. Guest Name: Kristen McMullen, Executive Director of Student Success, the College of Charleston School of Business Guest Social: LinkedIn Guest Bio: Kristen McMullen has dedicated nearly 20 years of her life to higher education, spearheading career service initiatives, creating programs that connect students with the resources they need to succeed, and bolstering various universities' alumni relations at the likes of the University of Pennsylvania, Penn State University and Duke University. She has earned her masters in Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology from the University of East London with the goal of extending Success Center services related to our students' wellbeing. Kristen's presidential leadership has elevated organizations including the Junior League, the Jaycees, Penn State's Commission for Women, the Volunteer Center's Community Volunteer in Action organization, and the Penn State Charleston Alumni Chapter. She also founded the Delaware Women's Leadership Summit and the Volunteer Leadership Organization Council of Southwestern Connecticut. - - - -Connect With Our Host:Dustin Ramsdellhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinramsdell/About The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Higher Ed Geek is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you'll like other Enrollify shows too!Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Janaya Foster used to hate afternoons in her elementary school classroom in Columbus. Too often, something would happen during lunch and recess that would leave students distracted or distressed. But, bringing yoga and other mindfulness tools into her classroom - along with rewards like treats from her grant-funded smoothie machine - has made a big difference for Janaya's students and her own wellbeing. In this episode, she shares more about her experiences, the supports she's received to make these initiatives possible, and the messages she's sharing with other educators across Ohio and on a national stage.SEE FOR YOURSELF | Click here to watch a short video featuring photos of Janaya Fosters' students doing yoga in their school.GRANT SUPPORT | Janaya was able to get yoga mats for her classroom and other mindfulness resources through a Columbus Education Association mini-grant. She also was able to buy her class their smoothie machine with grant funding from Donors Choose. For more information about some of the other grants that are available through OEA, listen to our previous Public Education Matters episode with OEA Secretary-Treasurer Rob McFee: Your Dues Dollars at Work: What you need to know about OEA's Local Affiliate GrantsSUBSCRIBE | Click here to subscribe to Public Education Matters on Apple Podcasts or click here to listen on Spotify so you don't miss a thing. You can also find Public Education Matters on many other platforms. Click here for some of those links so you can listen anywhere. And don't forget you can listen to all of the previous episodes anytime on your favorite podcast platform, or by clicking here.Featured Public Education Matters guest:Janaya Foster, Columbus Education Association member Janaya Foster is a 2nd grade teachers at Berwick Elementary in Columbus City Schools, where she serves as a Columbus Education Association senior faculty representative for her building. She also serves as an Ohio's New Educators (ONE) Member Organizer and a member of the OEA Elections Committee. In addition to her work with educators around Ohio, Foster presented two wellness-focused sessions at the NEA Leadership Summit in Chicago in March, 2026.Connect with OEA:Email educationmatters@ohea.org with your feedback or ideas for future Public Education Matters topicsLike OEA on FacebookFollow OEA on TwitterFollow OEA on InstagramGet the latest news and statements from OEA hereLearn more about where OEA stands on the issues Keep up to date on the legislation affecting Ohio public schools and educators with OEA's Legislative WatchAbout us:The Ohio Education Association represents nearly 120,000 teachers, faculty members and support professionals who work in Ohio's schools, colleges, and universities to help improve public education and the lives of Ohio's children. OEA members provide professional services to benefit students, schools, and the public in virtually every position needed to run Ohio's schools.Public Education Matters host Katie Olmsted serves as Media Relations Consultant for the Ohio Education Association. She joined OEA in May 2020, after a ten-year career as an Emmy Award-winning television reporter, anchor, and producer. Katie comes from a family of educators and is passionate about telling educators' stories and advocating for Ohio's students. She lives in Central Ohio with her husband and two young children. This episode was recorded on March 18, 2026.

Welcome back to another episode of School Counseling Simplified. Today I am interviewing Delana, a school counselor and IMPACT member. I left our conversation feeling inspired and refreshed by her passion, her heart for students, and her commitment to creating a supportive and connected school climate. Delana lives with her husband Wesley and their three daughters, Salem, Caroline, and Dare, along with their two cats. She is a graduate of Calvary Christian School in King, North Carolina, where she now serves. After high school, she attended community college for two years before transferring to Lees-McRae College, where she earned her undergraduate degree in Elementary Education. She began her career teaching fourth grade in a rural public school. While teaching, she earned her master's degree in Language and Literacy from Salem College, the oldest all girls college in North Carolina. During this time, she also taught basic skills courses at a local community college in the evenings. After marrying her husband in 2008 and starting a family, she transitioned fully into the community college setting, where she worked for 15 years. One of her most meaningful roles there was in the adult high school program, where students completed online coursework to earn a high school diploma.  In 2022, she felt called to support high school students at Calvary Christian School and shared her vision with her pastor. She went on to create the Student Success program, which has continued to grow over the past four years. Her initial goal was to improve school climate, support teacher appreciation, and help students prepare for life after high school, whether through trades or college. She later became a Youth Mental Health Coach to better support the personal needs of her students. This year, she also stepped into the role of Elementary Supervisor. In addition to her professional work, she coaches middle school girls basketball, and her family stays busy supporting their daughters' involvement in volleyball, basketball, and softball. Much of their life is centered around their family and the school community they love. What do you love about school counseling? One of Delana's favorite parts of school counseling is being a trusted adult that students can connect with. She works intentionally to make her office a safe and welcoming space. She uses connection cards as a way to build relationships with students, giving them an opportunity to share both positive moments and times when they need emotional support. What does school climate mean to you? Delana shares that school climate is not just students. It includes students, faculty, and When discussing school climate, Delana emphasizes that it is not just about students. It includes students, faculty, and families. Her goal is for every student to find at least one moment in their day that brings them joy. She believes that a strong school climate begins with supporting families. When families feel supported and trust that the school has their child's best interests at heart, they are more likely to stay engaged. Similarly, when teachers feel valued and supported in their work environment, they are better able to show up for their students. Every role within the school community contributes to the overall climate. What is a day in the life for you? Delana begins her day around 7:45 in the morning with car line, which she sees as an important opportunity to connect with students right away. She then spends the first hour of her morning visiting elementary classrooms to connect with teachers and offer support, whether that means providing supplies, encouragement, or simply being present.  Throughout the day, she schedules a variety of lessons, including character education, digital citizenship for middle school students, and career exploration for eighth graders. She also teaches personal finance lessons to tenth graders and college and FAFSA preparation for eleventh and twelfth graders, helping students plan for their futures after graduation. What advice do you have for new counselors? For new counselors, Delana encourages adaptability and a willingness to keep learning, whether through reading, collaborating with others, or gaining new experiences. She emphasizes the importance of being open, transparent, and kind when communicating with parents, as honesty helps build trust.  She also recommends the book The Five Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace as a valuable resource for building positive relationships within a school community.   Resources Mentioned: Join IMPACT Book - The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace Connect with Rachel: TpT Store Blog Instagram Facebook Page Facebook Group Pinterest Youtube   More About School Counseling Simplified: School Counseling Simplified is a podcast offering easy to implement strategies for busy school counselors. The host, Rachel Davis from Bright Futures Counseling, shares tips and tricks she has learned from her years of experience as a school counselor both in the US and at an international school in Costa Rica. You can listen to School Counseling Simplified on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and more!

Today our guest is Brenda Ortiz McGrath, district administrator, school committee member, author, and founder of the family engagement platform CoreKind360. We discuss why student support and character development must move from being an occasional initiative to becoming part of a school's foundation. Brenda shares how schools can embed life skills, relationship-building, and proactive student supports into daily instruction, leadership practices, and school culture. She also explains why strong district leadership, clear messaging, and community partnerships are essential for building systems that strengthen connection, improve school culture, and support student success. In this conversation, Brenda offers important reminders for educators and leaders working to build stronger school communities: Connection before correction builds trust and helps educators better understand the reason behind student behavior. Life skills and character development should be embedded into daily instruction and school culture, not isolated in a single period or program. District leadership and clear strategic planning are essential for making student support systems a true priority across schools. Schools must design systems that prevent disconnection, not just respond to problems after they occur. Learn More About CharacterStrong:  Access FREE MTSS Curriculum Samples Request a Quote Today! Learn more about CharacterStrong Implementation Support Visit the CharacterStrong Website