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Education Matters

Listen in to whats going on in education and what really matters for our students and economy. Local education experts speak to you about the hot topics and what you need to know... because Education Matters.

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48:11

Education Matters 11: Classrooms of the Future

Education Matters ·

2012/06/21

As usual, the Education Matters team addresses the major topics in Catawba County education. Join us this episode as we welcome Dr. Garrett Hinshaw, President of CVCC, Dr. Walter Hart, Superintendent, Hickory Public Schools, and Dr. David Stegall, Associate Superintendent, Newton-Conover Schools to the microphones. The guests today have a vested interest in the future of education and feel a lot depends on the community involvement through local businesses. The importance of partnerships along

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46:31

Education Matters 10: Internships and Apprenticeships

Education Matters ·

2012/05/15

Education Matters goes outside their “norm” this month by bringing on some unique guests – students! Tracy and Lamar welcome Logan and Jacob from local high schools to speak about their current internship and apprenticeship. Is it guiding them to their ideal career path? Or does the “real world” intimidate students? Sharon Turner, the Career Development Coordinator for Catawba County Schools, steps in to explain the benefits of programs like these and how local businesses are not only helping

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44:50

Education Matters 9: Nontraditional & Unique Learning

Education Matters ·

2012/04/18

In this episode of Education Matters your hosts Tracy Hall and Lamar Mitchell invite guests Trina Williams, Career and Technical Education Coordinator for Hickory Public Schools, and Geoff Crosson, The Discovery High School English Department Chair for Newton-Conover City Schools, to discuss the growing trend of the nontraditional high schools who create a unique learning environment to both cultivate and educate the youth of the Catawba Valley. These educational institutions include coursework from

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46:36

Education Matters 8: Education Matters Extreme STEM Tour

Education Matters ·

2012/03/14

This episode of Education Matters brings a round table discussion featuring your hosts Tracy Hall and Lamar Mitchell with guests Dale Mull, president of Flowers Baking Company in Newton, NC; Carol Moore, science curriculum coordinator of Catawba County schools; and Karen Cale, career and technical education director for Catawba County schools. These panelists engage in a discussion involved the recent Education Matters Extreme STEM Tour that took place in Catawba County during the month of March

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48:58

Education Matters 7: Poverty and Education

Education Matters ·

2012/01/17

In this week’s episode of Education Matters, Lamar and Tracy tackle the issue of disadvantaged youth, opportunities provided for them and the effects of poverty on the education of young people. Astonishing statistics set the stage for an in depth discussion on the trials that disadvantaged youth face, the stress that poverty has on their education and health, and the importance of communication within a community. Special guests Alanda Jackson, executive director of the Hickory Housing Authority

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52:43

Education Matters 6: Fostering Business Partnerships

Education Matters ·

2011/12/13

Join Tracy and Lamar for a discussion with special guests, Dr. Garrett Hinshaw, President of Catawba Valley Community College and John Bray, President/CEO of Vanguard Furniture, regarding the importance of building partnerships between businesses and education. Workforce development, higher education availability, preparing for the economic future, and much more are discussed in this very important episode.

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51:03

Education Matters 5: Math, Science, and Robots!

Education Matters ·

2011/11/14

Creative, abstract, innovation... Math? Joining Lamar and Tracy this month on Education Matters with guests Dr. Jeffrey Isenhour Principal of Jacobs Fork Middle School and Crystal Glenn, Executive Director of CVCC Workforce Development & Innovation Center. The group discusses the growing need for math, robotics, and science in the business world today. What are our schools doing to enforce that? What can get these kids excited about these fields? Education Matters - so tune in and educate

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56:03

Education Matters 4: Preparing Students for Careers

Education Matters ·

2011/10/20

Tracy and Lamar bring in two special guests - Cynthia Eades, Human Resources Director for Catawba County, and Todd Ashworth, Financial Consultant with Renaissance Financial Managers - to talk about the importance of getting businesses to connect with students. The group talks about how, with better preparation, students can become more competitive in the future job market. What does the future hold and what more can we do?

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46:03

Education Matters 3: Preschool Education

Education Matters ·

2011/09/11

Tracy and Lamar discuss the importance of Preschool Education and the challenges these programs are facing across the state. Their special guests this month are Kim Salyards, Executive Director for the Catawba County Partnership for Children, and Brice Melton, Development Head for Early Childhood, Health and Physical Education for Catawba Valley Community College. To visit the web site for the Catawba County Partnership for Children, please visit http://www.catawbakids.com/. To visit the web site

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44:07

Education Matters 2: Mentoring

Education Matters ·

2011/08/12

Lamar and Tracy bring in special guests Chris Johnson with Young People of Integrity and John Eller with Catawba County Social Services to talk about the concept of "mentoring" and the impact it can make on students. The group also discusses how best to implement a mentoring program, and specifically talk about their "Lunch Buddies" program for helping middle school students. To learn more about the "Lunch Buddy" program, download a flyer at this link. To learn more about the Young People of

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36:10

Education Matters 1: Why Education Matters

Education Matters ·

2011/07/15

Lamar Mitchell from Champions of Education and Tracy Hall from Education Matters discuss the format of their new show, address the budget issues facing the educational community in North Carolina, and talk about ways organizations or individuals can get involved with helping make "education matter" in our area.

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