On this episode of Voices of the Westside, we highlight the Lions Club and all it does around the world to serve. Our guest is Lion Ken Faulkner, a member of the Clermont Lions Club and Past District Governor of District 25F, to discuss the Clermont Lions Club Festival from 11 am to 3 pm and the 70th Clermont Lions Club Rodeo which takes place at 7:30 pm on September 20 at Lions Club Park in Clermont.

On this ninth edition of Briefings with Butts for the 2025/2026 school year, Dr. Jeff Butts, Superintendent of the MSD of Wayne Township, shares information about what's happening in Wayne Township and Wayne Township Schools over the past week. He also previews upcoming events and speaks with Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations, Dr. Steve Samuel, and Jordyn Schwerin, Senior Program Manager with KinetiqHealth about the Samaritan Fund, a new benefit that has potential to help Wayne

It's "Warren Week" on the Westside as the Warren Central Warriors come calling for another edition of the "Circle City Showdown". Coach Russ Mann talks about the Giants 63-35 loss to Center Grove as well as previews the 101st meeting of the Warriors and the Giants! Inside Ben Davis Football is presented by Chuck Bear of eXp Realty!

Classnotes Podcast (September 23, 2025). What does it take to turn passion into impact? In this episode, IDRA Education Policy ... read moreThe post From Lived Experience to Policy Change – Classnotes Podcast 251 appeared first on IDRA.

Hendrix runs Norman through a game he has created that is all about summer! Can Norman beat the game or will it defend into madness?

As an elementary math coach, do you feel like you're trying to be everywhere at once with never enough time to make the impact you want? In this episode, discover how to use the 80/20 principle to transform your coaching approach and actually increase your impact while saving time. Learn how to strategically apply the 80/20 rule in two key ways: Which Teachers to Prioritize: How to identify the 20% of teachers who will create the biggest ripple effect across your school (hint: it's not just about

The Giants hit the road to take on the Center Grove Trojans on 9-12-25. Brycen Hill and Jace Brow have the call from Ray Skillman Stadium.

For episode 50, we went north of the border to chat with Melissa Wright, #RockStar educator at Kennebecasis Valley High School in New Brunswick, Canada! Melissa shares a ton of awesome culture-building ideas and details the similarities and differences in education between Canada and the United States.

On this episode of Voices of the Westside, Coach Greg Person from the Ben Davis Girls Flag Football Program sits down with host Jon Easter to talk about his team's season, the growth of the program and the sport and the lead up to the first IHSAA-sponsored state tournament for girls flag football.

On this edition of Briefings with Butts, Dr. Jeff Butts, the Superintendent of the MSD of Wayne Township, talks about all the great happenings this past week in Wayne Township Schools as well as upcoming events. His guest this week is Ms. Brittany Kloer, the Director of the Area 31 Career Center.

It's Center Grove week as the Giants head to Greenwood to face the Trojans. Coach Russ Mann, host Brycen Hill and Jon Easter talk about it this week on the show. They also talk about the Giants' 31-14 win over Pike from last Friday. Inside Ben Davis Football is presented by Chuck Bear of eXp Realty!

Today I received some sad news: a former player passed away. It’s always tough to hear when these things happen. As a coach and teacher, my hope has always been to help propel young people toward better lives. It hurts deeply when one of those lives is cut short. This young man was what we… Continue reading The Utility Man (We’ll Miss Him)

Cholly Oglesby, principal at Sartartia Middle School in Texas, joins The Green Room to share her story and tell us about the amazing things happening on her campus. From a staffulty scavenger hunt to a chalk the walk community event to a fun twist on celebrating the 100th day of school, you don't want to miss all of the awesome ideas that are shared in this episode!

Are timed math activities helping or harming our elementary students? This controversial topic divides educators, but the research tells a clear story when we dig deeper. In this episode, we explore evidence-based strategies for using timed activities to build math fluency without creating anxiety or trauma. Drawing from the What Works Clearinghouse's analysis of 27 studies involving over 4,300 students, we discover that the problem isn't timed activities themselves—it's how they've been

As parents, we are concerned that our kids and teens may engage in high risk behaviors as they grow up. How can we, as parents, encourage our children away from engaging in these high risk behaviors? Or, if they are already doing any of these behaviors, how can we encourage them to stop them?In today’s episode Janine and Dr Collier discuss:Dr. Collier’s work in addiction and adolescence developmentHow your brain can change and the affect you can have on your reactionsHow parents can reduce high risk

Missy Hardison is a #RockStar educator at Lincoln Elementary School in Franklin, Kentucky. In this episode, she shares about the amazing things they do at her school to positively impact the culture and climate for students and staff. She also details how she provides leadership opportunities for her students, empowering them to serve others through action and service.

The Giants take on the Pike Red Devils in both teams' opener of the MIC season. Brycen Hill and Jace Brow have the call.

Here is the interview only from the 9-5-25 Voices of the Westside Program. In this interview, Kiara Cross, the College Admissions Coordinator of Ben Davis High School, talks with Jon Easter about the college and career planning process. She also highlights the upcoming Indy Westside College and Career Fair on September 10, 2025 at Ben Davis!