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Back to SearchWhen Meta Meets PTA: Partnerships, Policies, & Student Safety
Episode 44
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Meta—the company behind Instagram and Facebook—is under fire for the harm its platforms cause kids. But instead of fixing the problem…
1 year, 1 month ago
Vouchers, Tax Credits, and the Fight for Idaho’s Public Schools
Episode 43
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Welcome back! In this season premiere, Alexis takes you on a quick journey of one of Idaho’s long-running education funding battles—s…
1 year, 1 month ago
The Culture Keeper: Building Schools Everyone Believes In
Episode 42
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What does it take to build a school culture that kids, teachers, and families all want to be part of? In this episode, I sit down wit…
1 year, 4 months ago
What If We Talked Like Everyone Mattered?--The Dignity Index with Tami Pyfer
Episode 41
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A year in the making, I was fortunate to sit down with Tami Pyfer, co-creator of the Dignity Index, for a conversation that could tru…
1 year, 4 months ago
Tech That Helps Parents Protect & Connect: Rethinking Digital Parenting with the Smartphone Alternative Troomi
Episode 40
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Explore how Troomi is helping parents stay connected while setting healthy boundaries—because safer tech leads to stronger families.
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1 year, 5 months ago
Crowded Classrooms, Cheerful Chalkboards, and a Case for a New Elementary School
Episode 39
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What’s it really like to be an elementary school teacher in Idaho? In this episode, I chat with Teri Smith, a dedicated educator from…
1 year, 5 months ago
Idaho Digital Learning Alliance (IDLA): Exciting Opportunities for Your K-12 Journey
Episode 38
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Join Alexis as she sits down with Jeff Simmons, Superintendent of the Idaho Digital Learning Alliance (IDLA), to explore the incredib…
1 year, 6 months ago
The Anatomy of a School Bond Proposal
Episode 37
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BONUS EPISODE!
We welcome Jake Dempsey, a dedicated school board trustee for the Middleton School District. Jake joins us to discuss M…
1 year, 6 months ago
Building Community Through Education: Insights from Lewiston Superintendent Lance Hansen
Episode 36
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Alexis sat down with Lance Hansen, the Superintendent of the Year, from Lewiston School District #1. Lewiston is a community known fo…
1 year, 6 months ago
Middleton Superintendent's Take: School Bond, Community Collaboration, & Highlights of the Year
Episode 35
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Dr. Marc Gee, Superintendent of Middleton School District, sits down with Alexis to dive into the important role of a superintendent …
1 year, 7 months ago