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The Redefining Rural Podcast

Redefining Rural

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00:17

Career Connected Learning in the Colorado River BOCES

The Redefining Rural Podcast ·

2024/05/30

In today’s episode, Michelle Murphy, Kirk Banghart, and Denille LePlatt are joined by Ken Haptonstall (Executive Director, Colorado River BOCES) to discuss the integration of career and technical education (CTE) in rural communities. Haptonstall’s extensive experience and expertise with rural school districts in Colorado brings an eye-opening perspective to this conversation. Haptonstall emphasizes the importance of workforce development and industry certifications for students, infusing career

50:01

We are back with Career Connected Learning

The Redefining Rural Podcast ·

2024/04/09

We are back for our fifth season of Redefining Rural! In the opening episode Kirk, Michelle, and Denille talk with David Blackburn, the Superintendent of Salida Schools District, about the power of Career Connected Learning and the critical impact that the state grants have made to this work! We will also discuss how the end of these grants will hurt students across the state and possible solutions to keep the work going.

24:14

UCD’s: The Partnership for Rural Educator Preparation

The Redefining Rural Podcast ·

2023/04/25

Have you ever thought, “I want to become a teacher but I don’t want to leave my rural community”? In this episode, Valerie Sherman and Cindy Gutierrez from CU Denver talk about the exciting T-PREP program - a pathway for individuals and local talent who live and work in rural Colorado to earn a Bachelor’s degree and teacher licensure without needing to uproot or commute! Learn about how T-PREP leverages relationships with local community colleges, provides flexibility for families and working folks,

24:55

North East BOCES and Student Bus tours

The Redefining Rural Podcast ·

2023/03/31

New Episode Alert!Tamara Durbin from NE BOCES shares creative teacher recruitment strategies with us! Through a partnership with Robert Fulton at UNC, 19 junior and senior students received an immersive experience in rural education this month. Get excited about the future of rural recruitment and retention by listening to the full episode here: https://linktr.ee/redefiningrural

21:37

Season 4 Episode 4- TREP Program

The Redefining Rural Podcast ·

2023/01/31

Listen to this month’s Redefining Rural Podcast where Kirk talks to Erica Ryan, Post-Secondary Workforce Specialist at CDE. In this episode they discuss the new Teacher Recruitment, Education, and Preparation program (TREP) that offers the opportunity for high school students to have two years of higher education paid for by the state. Check out this podcast to learn more about TREP!

24:21

Registered Teacher Apprenticeship

The Redefining Rural Podcast ·

2022/12/22

Listen to the latest episode of Redefining Rural with Denille, Michelle, and Kirk as they speak to Dr. Katie Anderson-Pence, the Associate Dean at the University of CO, Colorado Springs, and Dave Slothower, the Superintendent of Calhan School District. The guest speakers talk about a robust Registered Apprenticeship Program that focus’ on supporting paraprofessionals becoming licensed teachers and the positive effects this will have on teacher retention moving forward.

29:20

Season 4 Episode 2- Teacher Recruitment & Retention...

The Redefining Rural Podcast ·

2022/11/17

This season we’re focusing on exciting teacher recruitment and retention projects around the state of Colorado. In this episode you will hear from Paul Major about a new project that provides housing for educators. Todd Bittner, the superintendent of the Norwood School District in South West CO, describes the housing availability in his community and the innovative solutions to provide support for single teachers looking to move to and teach in the area. Listen to this episode to learn more about

07:08

Redefining Rural is back for season four!

The Redefining Rural Podcast ·

2022/10/31

Redefining Rural is back for season four! Join Michelle Murphy of the Colorado Rural Alliance, Denille LePlatt of the South Central BOCES, and Kirk Banghart, Chief Facilitator of the Colorado Rural Education Collaborative, to learn about teacher recruitment and retention programs that are making a difference throughout the state of Colorado in rural communities. To learn more, listen to the entire episode here: https://linktr.ee/redefiningrural

01:07

Redefining Rural Scholarship Winners Part 2

The Redefining Rural Podcast ·

2022/08/15

Learn about the final two of the five students who have received the Redefining Rural Scholarship through the amazing work they’ve put into their schools and local communities. Ashlynn and Tuff share in individual videos what steps they’ve taken to improve their communities and what their goals are moving forward. https://linktr.ee/redefiningrural

21:10

Redefining Rural Scholarship Winners Part 1

The Redefining Rural Podcast ·

2022/08/04

In Part one of our two part episode we will introduce you to three of the five students from rural communities around Colorado that have truly shown what it means to “redefine rural” and have received the Redefining Rural Scholarship. Nick, Elizabeth, and Mohammad are all recent graduates who have taken initiative to improve their communities and are going to continue their efforts as they move forward in their next adventure. We are in awe of these student leaders and are proud to support their

39:54

Collaborative work with the Southwestern Colorado...

The Redefining Rural Podcast ·

2022/04/22

Listen to this month’s episode of Redefining Rural Podcast focused on innovation and college and career readiness. Hear from Jess Morrison, Allanah Roman, and Krista Kay and their experience being part of the Southwestern Colorado Education Collaborative and what their vision for this collaborative moving forward!

20:19

College and Career Programing of the I-76 Collaborative

The Redefining Rural Podcast ·

2022/03/18

This month’s Redefining Rural Podcast goes over the amazing work that’s being done within the I-76 Corridor. You will hear from Elliot Zettas and Kirk Banghart with @genschools about the projects they have been working on to increase College and Career programming. Becky Langlois and Rena Frasco will also share their experience being a part of I-76 Collaborative and how it has impacted their districts directly. To learn more, listen to the entire episode here: https://linktr.ee/redefiningrural

28:50

College and Career work in ”The Grands”, East and...

The Redefining Rural Podcast ·

2022/02/23

Hear from the Superintendents from the East and West Grand School Districts: Frank Reeves & Liz Bauer. In this episode Frank and Liz discuss the Homegrown Talent Initiative, the work they’ve done separately and as a team within Grand County, and how they are creating community in and outside of their schools. To learn more, listen to the entire episode here: https://linktr.ee/redefiningrural

37:46

College and Career Readiness Programing in the Santa...

The Redefining Rural Podcast ·

2022/02/02

“Jennifer Nesselhuf & Lauren Votruba: Pathway to Prosperity at Santa Fe Trails BOCES” is out now!! Lauren, Assistant Director, and Jennifer, Special Project Coordinator, both share their roles and the changes that are being made at Santa Fe Trails BOCES in order to support students and their goals for the future. Students explore a variety of career opportunities and experience real life problem solving through these new programs. To learn more, listen to the entire episode here:

29:59

College and Career Readiness Programing at Santa Fe...

The Redefining Rural Podcast ·

2021/11/04

“College and Career Readiness Programing at Santa Fe Trails BOCES” Watch and listen to Lauren Votruba and Jennifer Nesselhuf of the Santa Fe Trails BOCES talk about their amazing Pathways to Prosperity program with Redefining Rural’s Kirk Banghart. To listen to the entire episode, be sure to click the link in the bio and follow Redefining Rural on all our platforms: https://linktr.ee/redefiningrural

05:37

We are back for Season 3!

The Redefining Rural Podcast ·

2021/09/09

We are back for another great season of Redefining Rural ! Join Michelle, Denille and Kirk to hear about the up coming season.

33:42

“Honoring Dr. Rocco Fuschetto: Ignacio School District”

The Redefining Rural Podcast ·

2021/06/16

“Honoring Dr. Rocco Fuschetto: Ignacio School District” is out now!! Before he retires, we were able to interview Superintendent Dr. Rocco Fuschetto of Ignacio School District. In this episode, we reflect on Dr. Rocco’s incredible life story and experiences in education. An Italian immigrant who came to America with nothing, Dr. Rocco currently has been in education for 49 years and is the recipient of the Demont Award from the Colorado Association of School Boards. To learn more, listen to the

16:56

A Spotlight on Rural Innovators: Michael Lamond

The Redefining Rural Podcast ·

2021/05/12

We got to interview rural innovator Michael Lamond from Salida Middle School about the three-part project he did with his students inspired by the book “A Long Walk to Water” by Linda Sue Park. Lamond had his students read the book, do a “Water Walk” carrying 5 gallons of water up Tenderfoot Mountain, and raise money for wells in Sudan, to which they raised over $7 thousand! Lamond did this project in order to give his students the perspective of those who don’t have accessible water nearby in

25:10

“A Spotlight on Rural Innovators: Brittany Lang and...

The Redefining Rural Podcast ·

2021/04/28

“A Spotlight on Rural Innovators: Brittany Lang” is out now on all platforms! We had the pleasure of interviewing Brittany Lang, a local 8th Grade Science Teacher in Cortez, Colorado about her innovative Water Podcast project she is doing with her students! In the episode, Brittany Lang talks about the power of letting students create their own path through project oriented learning https://linktr.ee/redefiningrural #cortez #cortezschool #cortezcolorado #coloradoeducation #redefiningrural

25:21

A Spotlight on Rural Innovators: Gregg Cannady

The Redefining Rural Podcast ·

2021/04/14

“A Spotlight on Rural Innovators: Gregg Cannady” is out now on all platforms! Listen to Michelle Murphy interview Gregg Cannady, an energetic and passionate teacher doing AMAZING things with outreach to rural students and communities while working at the STEM School in Highlands Ranch. To listen to the entire episode, be sure to click this link and follow Redefining Rural on all our platforms: https://linktr.ee/redefiningrural #highlandsranch #redefiningrural #coloradoeducation #ruralteachers

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