Assuming you haven’t been living under a rock since the 90s, you (hopefully) know by now that top colleges no longer want “well-rounded” students. The same old boring applicant admissions officers at top colleges see in droves––the student who plays sports, the violin, is editor of the school newspaper, and class president. The type of profile that makes admissions officers at highly selective colleges fall asleep. But there’s a catch: one part of a student’s candidacy where admissions ...

Nehemiah 12THE DEDICATION OF JERUSALEM WALLSPURIFICATION (27-30): Why was it important to hold a dedication service? What is the significance of dedication? Why were the Levites invited from surrounding areas? What role did the Levites play in the temple? What did they cleanse? Why is cleansing important? How can sinners approach a holy God?WALL DEDICATION WORSHIP SERVICE(31-47): Who all participated in the worship? What are some notable observations from the worship service? What was the source of

Nehemiah 13JERUSALEM IN RUINS (SPIRITUALLY)JERUSALEM IN DECLINE: What is the context for this spiritual decline? How long did Nehemiah stay in Jerusalem? Why did he return? How long was he away? What did he expect to see on his return and what did he observe?FAILURES #1 and #2 (1-9): What are the two failures identified? How did Israelites discover their failure #1? How did they react? How was the house of God desecrated (failure #2) and how did Nehemiah react?FAILURES #3-#5(6-31): What were these

In this S5E9 Schoolutions Teaching Strategies conversation, join me with Angela Stockman to move beyond feeling overwhelmed with data, thanks to Angela's practical teaching tips that foster student-centered learning. Learn how to refine your classroom practices and assessment strategies for better outcomes. This video provides actionable insights for teachers by improving data analysis to inform teaching strategies. If you've ever felt like you're drowning in data but starving for actual ins...

What does it take to serve over 7,000 meals to students every school day? To find out, we headed to the kitchen with our Food Services Director, a kitchen manager, and other rockstars from in and around the classroom to discuss school meals and their impact on student success. Packed with compliments and criticisms from our students, we'll pick apart the vegetable color rotation, sprinkle regulations over sodium and sugar, and ultimately discover the care and planning behind every single bite.

Join Justin and Robert for a celebration of the Festival of Lights. Wiggle your bottom, shake and grin; because you’re invited to a party with Justin! Join Justin, Robert the Robot and the CBeebies Radio guests for sing-songs, party games and messy fun. Today we’re celebrating Diwali with a special party, and you’re invited. Everybody’s welcome here in Justin’s House! #CBeebiesRadio

In this refreshing episode of Homeschool Companion, host Rose Gamblin opens with a devotional that asks a simple yet profound question: Why does the beach make us feel so good? Then, we dive into creativity with a sand art activity during Arts and Crafts—perfect for connecting with nature and each other. In Curriculum Corner, we explore the best printers for homeschoolers and weigh the cost-effectiveness of printing free PDF curricula versus buying workbooks. For our interview segment, Dr. Gamblin

Traditional school systems are not providing the prerequisites to learning, making teaching strategies extremely limited and stressful. Yvette Sequino, a holistic neuro growth learning success coach, is actively transforming classroom dynamics right now. Kohila Sivas chats with the founder of Pink and Blue Place about what it takes to make children’s learning more open, giving, and loving. Yvette breaks down different holistic approaches to level up the current curriculum, empowering young ones to

If you've been following the Kooky Spooky Countdown, it has all been leading up to this: Elise Parisian, the host of Unspookable, sits down with Adam Gidwitz, the creator and host of Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest and New York Times best-selling author, to talk about scary stories themselves. Why do we tell them? What purpose do they serve? And what has Adam learned in all his years of studying and retelling Grimms’ Fairy Tales? All with a little help from our SCARE-rator, Jonathan Cormur, the host of

Do you know how to spot subtle changes in your neurodivergent child that could signal emotional or mental health challenges?In this episode, Ruth shares both her own a real-life story and another of Emma and her 9-year-old autistic son, Luca, who started showing small but meaningful signs of distress. Learn how to notice shifts in mood, behaviour, sleep, or interests — and how to respond with care and connection.We dive into: ✔️ Early warning signals like loss of joy, irritability, physical

Something spooky is happening at the town Halloween Fair and Bake Sale! Someone has stolen Sadie and Sandy's great-grandmother's prize winning recipe right from under their noses. Word of the theft spreads quickly and so does worry, as suddenly other items around the fair go missing. Join 5th grade super-sleuths Mateo, Madeline, Minh and Mikaela as they use their breathing, moving and journaling tools to help Detective MindDee solve the case before the whole fair, and the fun, are shut down.&...

In this episode of Homeschool Minnesota, host Dayle Annand speaks with Dr. Nathaniel Jeanson about his groundbreaking book 'They Had Names,' which explores the history of Native Americans through the lens of DNA research. Dr. Jeanson discusses the gaps in traditional American history education, the surprising findings from his research, and the importance of returning indigenous histories to Native American communities. The conversation also touches on the challenges faced by creationists in the

In this episode of Homeschool Companion, host Rose Gamblin begins with a gentle devotional on “Footprints”—those simple impressions that spark wonder in children and invite all ages to explore nature barefoot, whether on a sandy beach or a grassy meadow. In Curriculum Corner, we uncover encouraging news: nearly 20 states offer tuition assistance for homeschool families. Then, Rose continues her heartfelt interview with Dris, who shares the deep sacrifices he and his family have made to fully immerse

Send us a textAnne Podolsky of the Learning Policy Institute shares the latest research trends in effective teacher professional learning. Some of the findings-particularly on learning environments for experienced teachers may be surprising. What is not surprising is that the collegial professional learning environment of a school has a huge effect on student academic and social emotional learning.

Send us a text Play isn’t just fun—it’s a blueprint for learning. In this episode, Dr. Lisa Hassler and Matt Dalio (Endless Studios/Foundation) explore how student game-making builds creativity, collaboration, and resilience while scaffolding real tools—from no-code building to Unity and Blender. We unpack the research on learning by making, connect Jane McGonigal’s mechanics of motivation to classroom practice, and trace a big-picture story from the printing press to software literacy. ...

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with Kevin Krebs, Founder of HelloCollege, whose mission is to help families navigate the college preparation process through personalized guidance. They discuss what families can do to mitigate expenses and stress associated with the college process. In a word, it takes PREPARATION.

Show Notes: Special Ed IEPs, 504s. Oh My – Animal Assisted Interventions in Schoolsconceptions about therapy animals in schoolsThe training, certification, and well-being of therapy dogsThe difference between therapy animals and service animalsHeartwarming stories of therapy dogs making a difference for students, staff, and parentsThe importance of temperament and mutual benefit for both the animal and the school communityHow to connect with therapy dog teams aEpisode Overview:In this heartfelt

In this thought-provoking episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education Podcast, Matthew Worwood and Cyndi Burnett sit down with Dr. Catherine Little, Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Connecticut and President of the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC).Catherine reflects on how the field of gifted education has evolved—where meaningful progress has been made and where key challenges still persist, especially in ensuring all students have opportunities to engage

Sometimes strange glowing orbs appear around Brown Mountain in North Carolina. Locals call them the Brown Mountain Lights, and no one really knows what they are. Some say they’re spirits or ghosts, some aliens, and others think they’re a quirk of nature. We'll share our ideas and those of the experts on this episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Miden Wood Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case Logo by: Natalie Khuen Episode Art: