Podcast Episodes

Bullying and peer acceptance (Encore)

The school year brings challenges and excitement for students and families. One of the most concerning issues is being accepted by peers. 

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8 months, 1 week ago

The importance of mentors (Encore)

Working with a mentor in college is invaluable and will benefit students long after they graduate. My colleague, Tom Martin, founder of the Martin Ce…

8 months, 2 weeks ago

Addressing the shortage of special education teachers

A critical shortage of special education teachers across the state is leaving students and their families without the support they need. Teaching pos…

8 months, 3 weeks ago

Planning for vacation days

The holidays are around the corner, and many families are traveling, but school calendars don’t always line up. So, should parents pull kids out of c…

8 months, 4 weeks ago

Afterschool care in South Carolina

Nearly half of South Carolina families struggle to find afterschool care. Research shows that cost, transportation, and availability are major barrie…

9 months ago

Giving back to teachers (Encore)

Teachers dedicate countless hours and significant funds to support their students. Recent data indicates that teachers spend about $800 out of their …

9 months, 2 weeks ago

Gratitude

Thanksgiving is a day to gather with loved ones and give thanks, but why stop there? Research shows that practicing gratitude year-round can transfor…

9 months, 3 weeks ago

Helping students learn how to disagree (Encore)

Conflict resolution is one of the most valuable life skills students learn in school. Disagreements are an important part of collaborating as a team,…

9 months, 4 weeks ago

Blurred lines between high school and college

As more students take AP and dual-enrollment courses, the line between high school and college gets blurry. 

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10 months ago

Helping teens face fears

While horror films and haunted houses scare teens for fun, the real fears they face are more personal. Nearly 60% of college students report mental h…

10 months, 1 week ago