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Back to SearchHoliday Break Episode 1: How an understanding of foreign cultures benefits kids
Episode 1
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In this first mini Holiday Break episode, I explore the research on the ways being exposed to foreign cultures impacts children and a…
3 years, 7 months ago
How to make gifted and talented programs more equitable with Scott Peters
Season 2 Episode 20
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In the United States, 6.6% of public-school students are enrolled in gifted and talented programs, but enrollment is not evenly distr…
3 years, 7 months ago
How to make the most of a children's museum experience with Kate Wells
Season 2 Episode 19
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The Holiday Season is a great time to take the kids to a children’s museum, but museums can be intimidating, especially if you have n…
3 years, 8 months ago
How to create a vibrant youth program with Ziana James, Arielle Kelley, and Melina King from YTC
Season 2 Episode 18
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I recently was in a workgroup in which some colleagues were complaining about how difficult it can be to engage teens in out-of-schoo…
3 years, 8 months ago
Thanksgiving Episode: What we know about gratitude and kids
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In this mini Thanksgiving episode, I discuss the science of gratitude, its benefits, and one technique for fostering it in ourselves …
3 years, 8 months ago
What we know about growth mindset with Elizabeth Tipton
Season 2 Episode 17
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Growth mindset has come up before in this podcast because some advocates believe that it helps kids succeed. Everyone seems to be tal…
3 years, 8 months ago
Veterans Day Episode: Supporting the children of soldiers
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In this mini Veterans Day episode, I discuss two things research indicates you can do right now to support the children of soldiers. …
3 years, 9 months ago
How animation can help kids with Mark Collington
Season 2 Episode 16
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Over the course of my career, several private sector and public sector companies have asked me to consult or conduct research to help…
3 years, 9 months ago
How to prepare kids for careers in public service with Terry Babcock-Lumish
Season 2 Episode 15
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Career days at schools tend to be generic. Students hear from doctors and lawyers, but they rarely hear from professionals who work f…
3 years, 9 months ago
How to address the growing need for social and emotional intelligence with Angel Jannasch-Pennell
Season 2 Episode 14
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The topic of this episode was suggested to me by the Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence, which is that state’s professional as…
3 years, 9 months ago