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Connection, Vulnerability, Empathy, Advocacy, and “Healthy Mental Health” with Mike Robbins
Episode 341
We are still in the early months of 2025, and there is a LOT happening in the state of California and across the country. There are many important co…
1 year, 3 months ago
Understanding ICE and Immigration Issues in 2025
Episode 340
There is SO much going on in our country right now, and we are faced with many unknowns about what’s coming next. We don't want to be part of the “no…
1 year, 4 months ago
Workable Solutions to Combat Teacher Burnout with Karen Foley
Episode 339
Teachers are our “boots on the ground” partners for all we want to accomplish in education. There are real mental health challenges all around us, an…
1 year, 4 months ago
Helping Students Learn Executive Functioning Skills with Dr. Tara Williams
Episode 338
Executive functioning is more than a catchy buzzword phrase in the world of education. What does it mean, how can we understand it better, and how ca…
1 year, 5 months ago
Advocacy, Equity, Inclusion for Even the Most Marginalized with Patrick Jones
Episode 337
Grassroots efforts usually work to bring about change. Unfortunately, our political leaders don’t look closely at education, disability rights, and r…
1 year, 6 months ago
Building a Classroom Community of Confident Writers with Rob Sanders
Episode 336
Believe it or not, October is over. It was a busy month for IEP meetings, and the holiday rush is about to begin. In today’s episode, we want to give…
1 year, 7 months ago
Education is in Peril with the Implications of Project 2025
Episode 335
Today’s episode includes a look into the controversial Project 2025 plan, a 900-page roadmap created by far-right think tanks, like The Heritage Foun…
1 year, 7 months ago
The Changing Face of College Admissions and Equity with Emily Chase Coleman
Episode 334
In today’s episode, Vickie and Amanda discuss the evolving landscape of college admissions with Emily Chase Coleman, CEO of HAI Analytics. They explo…
1 year, 8 months ago
The US Supreme Court, Affirmative Action, and the Future of Education
Episode 333
Today’s episode focuses on a Supreme Court case in favor of eliminating affirmative
action, which has huge implications in the world of education. In …
1 year, 8 months ago
Leading with Empathy in an Inclusive Classroom Environment with Dr. Jessica Werner
Episode 332
Today’s focus is on accommodating children in the general education classroom to provide a truly inclusive environment. It’s vital for all of us invo…
1 year, 8 months ago