Afleveringen
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From addressing climate change to destigmatizing mental health, young people are stepping up as leaders to create a better world. Our hosts talked with DeNora Getachew, CEO of DoSomething.org, to learn how we can empower youth to create change. DeNora shares about the causes most important to young people, how they're getting involved and what families and educators can do to encourage service learning.
Visit DoSomething.org to learn more and follow @DoSomething on social media.From the Archives: Listen to Raising Kids Who Change the World with Marley Dias.Explore more resources on service learning on National PTAâs Healthy Lifestyles page.
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Itâs time to think creatively about school reform! Co-CEO of Transcend Education Aylon Samouha joined the show to share the latest in school transformation. Tune in to explore the purpose of education, innovative learning models and the journey towards creating extraordinary, equitable learning environments.
Visit TranscendEducation.org to check out the Innovative Models Exchange, Leaps for Equitable 21st Century Learning and more!Follow Transcend Education on social media at @TranscendBuilds.Read âParents Want More From Their Childâs K-12 Education. Here are Five Ways to Find it.â in PTAâs Our Children online magazine.
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How can families partner with schools to ensure their children are enjoying nutritious meals? Our hosts talked with Briana Webster-Campbell, the managing director of Center for Best Practices at No Kid Hungry to get an inside look into the school cafeteria. Briana shares how schools determine what foods to serve, how families can get more involved and why your childâs cinnamon roll may be healthier than you think!
Learn more about No Kid Hungry and explore their tools and webinars.Share Our Strength School Meal Finder: Text FOOD to 304-304 to find food sites near you!Explore more tips and resources on National PTAâs Healthy Lifestyles page.
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Innovations in rural schools are paving the way for more successful futures for our youth! Tune in as Michael Gonzalez, executive director of the Rural Schools Innovation Zone shares about the challenges rural schools face and how theyâre facing them head on. From expanding career and technical offerings to substantial teacher retention bonuses, Mike shares how pooling resources between districts in rural Texas has been a game changer for their students.
Learn more about the Rural Schools Innovation Zone and reach out to Mike at [email protected] with any questions.Explore the National School Board Associationâs five-part report series, âEducational Equity for Rural Students: Out of the Pandemic, but Still Out of the Loop.âFollow Mike on Twitter at @RSIZ4GMikeG.
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How is the political climate shaping the curricula in schools today? From book bans to censorship, our guest Denise Forte, president and CEO of the Education Trust, delves into the tensions facing education today. Tune in to discover current challenges and bright spots and to explore where we go from here.
Dig into EdTrustâs reports âSocial, Emotional and Academic Development through an Equity Lensâ and âThe Search for More Complex Racial and Ethnic Representation in Grade School Books.â Read EdTrustâs article about state-level opposition to teaching honest history. Follow Denise at @Denise_EdTrust and @EdTrust on social media.
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From supplemental instruction to grade skipping, there are options when it comes to challenging our most advanced learners, but these opportunities can be hard to access. Brandon Wright, editorial director at the Thomas B. Fordham Institute joins the show to share best practices in gifted education and what families can do if their child would benefit from a more advanced curriculum.
Explore the Fordham Instituteâs Report Building a Wider, More Diverse Pipeline of Advanced LearnersRead Failing Our Brightest Kids by Brandon Wright & Chester FinnLearn more from Brandon by following him on social media at @BWrightEd or subscribing to his substack here
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How do teachers find the most effective ways to engage families? Teachers often learn from their colleagues and even their own experiences as students. In this episode, Dr. Soo Hong, researcher and professor at Wellesley College, highlights the lack of formal family engagement training and the systemic changes needed to support early career teachers.
Explore the âEducator Preparation Framework for Family and Community Partnershipsâ from National Association for Family, School and Community Engagement (NAFSCE) to learn more.Check out Soo Hongâs books, A Cord of Three Strands and Natural Allies, and explore more resources on her website.From the Archives: Listen to episodes from our Teacher Talk Miniseries to learn more about educatorsâ lives in the classroom.
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ï»żAs new state and local laws target LGBTQ+ students, what can families do to ensure schools treat all students with care and empathy? Teen transgender activist Harleigh Walker and her father, Jeff Walker, join the show to share their advocacy experience. They highlight how harmful policies are impacting school life for kids around the country and what you can do to help.
Listen to our previous episode, How to Help LGBTQ Youth ThriveFollow Harleigh Walker on Instagram at @harleighawalkerTune into Jeffâs podcast, Southern Pride ParentingExplore PTA.org/LGBTQ for more resources.
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Friendships are a cornerstone of childhood, but some kids have an easier time making friends than others. We talked to psychologist, author and friendship expert, Dr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore to learn how families can support their children in building and maintaining healthy relationships with their peers. Dr. Kennedy-Moore shares how friendships change and develop as children age and how parents can coach from the sidelines.
Check out â4 Ways to Help Your Child Create True Friendshipsâ in PTAâs Our Children online magazine Explore tips from Understoodâs resource, âWhy Some Kids Have Trouble Making Friendsâ Follow Dr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore on social media at @DrFriendtastic and order her books for kids and parents here.
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Many parents feel unsure when they should start talking to their children about addiction and even more uncertain about what to say. In this episode, author and educator, Jessica Lahey, offers practical tips and guidance for having conversations about drug and alcohol abuse. She draws on the latest research and her own experiences to share what families need to know to keep their kids safe.
Check out â5 Things You Need to Know About Youth Vapingâ in PTAâs Our Children online magazineExplore PTAâs newest grant opportunities including funding to encourage tobacco use prevention hereFollow Jessica Lahey on Instagram @TeacherLahey and on TikTok @JessLaheyRead Jessica Laheyâs books The Addiction Innoculation and The Gift of Failure
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There is so much children can learn from the great outdoors! We spoke with Bianca Myrick, executive director of the Virginia Association of Environmental Education to learn how families can explore the environment together and raise kids who care for the planet. Bianca shares ideas on how you can replace screentime with green time at home and advocate for environmental education in your childâs school.
Explore the Virginia Association for Environmental Educationâs website and find your chapter of the Association for Environmental Education here Read âHow Your Family Can Be More Green at Homeâ in PTAâs Our Children online magazine For more resources, explore PTAâs Healthy Earth webpage
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Choosing a summer program that is fun, educational and affordable is no easy task. Brodrick Clarke, VP of Programs at the National Summer Learning Association joined the show to help. He talks about the tools families can use to find high-quality summer programs and offers tips for finding a program that will be a good fit for your child.
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Visit DiscoverSummer.org to search for summer programs in your area that have already been vetted by the National Summer Learning Association Explore Smarter Summers, Brighter Futures: A Summer Playbook for PTA and School Leaders Read âTips to Keep Your Kid Learning this Summerâ in PTAâs Our Children online magazine Learn more about the National Summer Learning Association at SummerLearning.org and follow them at @SummerLearning.
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When our kids talk about the latest social media trends, it can feel like theyâre speaking a foreign language. Founder and CEO of the Social Institute, Laura Tierney, joined the show to help us understand how we can best support our children in navigating the current social media landscape. She highlights the importance of positive social media education and shares how technology can support our childrenâs mental health and even their study habits.
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Explore the Social Instituteâs family resources and watch recordings of their recent webinars For more information, check out Schools and Social Media: A Survey of NSPRA and CoSN Members from the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) Look back at our episode with Dr. Sameer Hinduja, Social Media & Cyberbullying 101 Follow the Social Institute on social media at @TheSocialInst and Laura Tierney at @SoLaur
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While segregation may seem like a thing of the past, itâs still a major issue affecting our schools today. We spoke with Stefan Lallinger, executive director of Next100, to explore why schools arenât more diverse and how we can advocate for systemic change. He also shares his insight on the upcoming Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action and its implications for the future of K-12 education.
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Read the Century Foundationâs article, âThe Benefits of Socioeconomically and Racially Integrated Schools and Classroomsâ and explore School Segregation in Cities Across America MappedLearn about the Century Foundationâs Bridges Collaborative which is reigniting a nationwide movement for integrated schools and diverse neighborhoodsFrom the Archives: For those of you looking to dive deeper into issues of racial equity in education, listen to our episode with Dr. Shawn Jones Follow Stefan Lallinger on social media at @StefanLallinger
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We often ask kids what they want to be when they grow up, but how often do we help them figure out the answer? We invited Jean Eddy, Executive Director of the American Student Assistance (ASA) and ASAâs âSolve Itâ contest winner and high school student, Elliana Cabellon to talk about career exploration. They share how families can help kids follow their passions, plan for their futures and explore STEM career pathways.
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Learn more about career exploration at ASA.org and use the Futurescapes tool with your kids to explore pathways youâve never considered before!Visit PTA.org/PropellingOurWorld to discover easy and fun design challenges that demystify engineering for students and their familiesRead âSTEM Careers: Introducing Kids to Innovationâ in PTAâs Our Children online magazine
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Is your school district prioritizing Family-School Partnerships? The Director of Family-School Partnerships at Colorado Department of Education, Darcy Hutchins, shares how states and districts can embed best practices into their protocols to ensure strong family-school partnerships. She also offers advice for where families can look for information about policies affecting their own communities.
Check out National PTAâs new advocacy resource, Strengthening Family-School Partnerships through Education PolicyExplore National PTAâs updated National Standards for Family-School PartnershipsRead through the Colorado Department of Educationâs Framework for Family-School Partnerships and their Promising Partnership Practices
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What does it mean to be an advocate for all children and how can you jumpstart your own advocacy journey? We discussed the answers to these questions and so much more with Rosazlia Grillier, a founder and governing council member of the United Parent Leaders Action Network (UPLAN). She shares her own experience, how you can find the leader in you, and how to get connected to a network of advocates and take action.
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Learn more about Community Organizing and Family Issues (COFI) at COFIOnline.org and the United Parent Leaders Action Network (UPLAN) at unitedparentleaders.org Read Everyone Wins! TheEvidence for Family-School Partnerships and Implications for Practice, the latest book by Dr. Karen Mapp and Dr. Anne HendersonExplore National PTAâs advocacy resources at PTA.org/Advocacy
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Since the start of 2020, it feels like weâve experiencedâor witnessedâone crisis after another. How should we talk with our children about these challenging topicsâand how can we cope with them ourselves? We interviewed Dr. Pamela Cantor, founder and senior science advisor at Turnaround for Children to get her advice. She shares how relationships, routines and resilience can help us traverse these tumultuous times.
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âą Visit TurnaroundForChildren.org for resources and resources focused on whole child development
âą Follow Pamela Cantor on social media at @DrPamelaCantor and read her articles in Psychology Today
âą Check out âRacism and Violence: How to Help Kids Handle the Newsâ in PTAâs Our Children online magazine
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Do you start sweating when your kids ask for help with math homework? Lots of parents struggle with math anxietyâour childâs and our ownâbut math is everywhere and itâs our job to help our children embrace it. We sat down with Eugenio Longoria SĂĄenz, founding director of the Center for Family Math at The National Association for Family, School and Community Engagement (NAFSCE). He shares how you can overcome your own math anxiety and help your child learn how to approach math with curiosity and an open mind.
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Visit FamilyMath.org and follow @NAFSCE on social media to learn more Explore National PTAâs STEM+ Families Math Night resourcesCheck out âHave a Math Chat with Your Kidsâ in PTAâs Our Children online magazine
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What goes into a school rating? School ratings often leave families feeling confused, wondering what a singular number tells them about the quality of a school. To get to the bottom of this, our hosts interviewed Jon Deane, CEO of GreatSchools.org who shares how families can use school ratings as a starting point for making informed choices for their childâs education.
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Check out this Parents Magazine article, âWhat Do Public School Rankings Really Mean?âLearn more about GreatSchools.org and their college success awardFollow GreatSchools.org at @GreatSchools
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