Educviii With Dr. Jefferson

Episodes

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   Final Exam-Educviii: Final Exam

   From Common Core to Singapore Math, robotics to creative writing, student athletes, ADHD and many other topics, we've covered a lot of ground on this program over the past 14 months. Dr. Jefferson gives a brief synopsis.

   Mar 4, 2015
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   Improving Schools-Educviii: Author Karin Chenoweth

   Karin Chenoweth is author of How It's Being Done: Urgent Lessons from Unexpected Schools , which examines in detail how eight high-poverty and high-minority schools have achieved academic success. It also examines how Massachusetts has become the highest achieving state in the nation. Chenoweth's...

   Feb 18, 2015
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   Improving Schools-Educviii: Dr. Deborah Brennan

   Dr. Brennan is an experienced educator & advocate for quality education for all students. She is passionate about equity in education both for students of poverty and gifted students. She has two Master's degrees and has a doctorate of education degree in special education, teaching gifted and...

   Feb 18, 2015
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   African American Literature and Education-African American Education: Dr. Darius D. Prier

   Darius Prier is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Educational Foundations and Leadership, School of Education, Duquesne University. He received his Ph.D. in Educational Leadership from Miami University, Oxford, Ohio; and B.A. and M.P.A. degrees from Wright State University....

   Feb 4, 2015
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   African American Literature and Education-African American Literature: Janet Cheatham Bell

   Janet Cheatham Bell is a writer, editor and independent scholar, who has pursued her dream of creating and publishing books since 1986. Her first title Famous Black Quotations and some not so famous was self-published that year, and later licensed to Warner Books. Since then she’s published…

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   Feb 4, 2015
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   The Political Classroom-Educviii: Adeola Tella-Williams

   Adeola Tella-Williams has been teaching for over 15 years. She began teaching in East New York (Brooklyn); left Brooklyn and taught in Japan for one semester. Upon returning to the states, she landed a teaching job on Long Island where she has taught for the past ten years. Her love of culture,...

   Jan 21, 2015
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   The Political Classroom-Educviii: Dr. Paula McAvoy

   Dr. Paula McAvoy is co-author of The Political Classroom: Evidence and Ethics in Democratic Education. She is an Associate Program Officer at the Spencer Foundation. She earned her doctorate in philosophy of education from the department of Educational Policy Studies at the University of...

   Jan 21, 2015
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   The Exploratorium-Educviii: Mike Petrich of the Exploratorium

   Creativity is the type of learning process where teacher and pupil are located in the same individual. This is one of the philosophies that the Exploratorium was built on. Mike Petrich, Director of their Making Collaborative joins us to talk about their other principles, the Makers Movement, and...

   Jan 7, 2015
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   STEM-Educviii: Gary Hoachlander

   Mr. Hoachlander is President of ConnectEd California, which provides students and teachers with an online forum where they can access integrated curriculum units, media tools, and industry professionals to support project-based learning in their schools. He is widely known for his expertise in...

   Dec 18, 2014
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    STEM-Educviii: Arthur Registre

    Mr. Registre is Director of Science for the Uniondale school district in New York. He discusses the importance of teaching science, and why STEM based education should be a priority in public schools.

    Dec 18, 2014
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    The Importance of Movement-Educvii: Wendy L. Ostroff

    Wendy Ostroff has been developing curriculum on children's learning for the past 15 years in the Hutchins School of Liberal Studies at Sonoma State University; in the Department of Education and Child Study at Smith College; and most recently, as Associate Professor in the Program for the...

    Dec 10, 2014
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    The Importance of Movement-Educvii: Linnea Lyding

    Dr. Linnea J. Lyding is an assistant professor and the interim department chair of the Education Department at Arizona Christian University (ACU). Based on her knowledge of the complexity of classroom teaching, she redesigned the student teaching experience to maximize ACU student learning. Dr....

    Dec 10, 2014
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    Challenges First Year Principals Face-Educvii: Jennifer Bumford

    Ms. Bumford is an experienced principal who has taken on the challenge of a new school in a neighboring district. She will discuss how she is adapting to her new situation.

    Nov 20, 2014
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    Challenges First Year Principals Face-Educvii: Bryan Bruno

    Bryan Bruno has been an educator for eighteen years; thirteen as a teacher, four as an assistant principal, and now principal of the California Avenue School in Uniondale, New York. He will discuss the unique challenges he faces as a first year principal.

    Nov 20, 2014
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    Instruction That Works-Educviii: Instruction that Works

    Dr. Jefferson discusses two articles highlighting instruction that works: Strategies that Make Learning Last by Daniel T. Willingham, and Reading Rules, What Not to Do by Richard L. Allington

    Nov 5, 2014
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    Instruction That Works-Educviii: Dr. Henry L. Roediger II

    Henry L. Roediger, III (nicknamed Roddy) is the James S. McDonnell Distinguished University Professor at Washington University in St. Louis. He graduated with a B.A in Psychology from Washington & Lee University (1969) and received his Ph.D. from Yale University (1973). He has served on the…

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    Nov 5, 2014
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    Family and Community Involvement-Educviii: Angela Zimmerman on Family Involvement

    For more than 30 years, Angela Zimmerman has been a champion for youth, family and community development. From early learning and education to community group homes to juvenile detention to local nonprofits and county agencies, Zimmerman has brought her experience to bear for Long Island's most...

    Oct 21, 2014
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    The Safe Passage Project-Educviii: Safe Passage Project

    A legal group is training hundreds of pro-bono attorneys to help undocumented kids from Central America. Our guest is Claire Thomas, the staff attorney for the Safe Passage Project, which is training lawyers on how to navigate the legal system and also to deal with traumatized children.

    Oct 15, 2014
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    The Safe Passage Project-Educviii: School Health Update with Sylvia Kallich, RN.

    Flu season is here, and we also have the threat of Enterovirus. Sylvia explains how illnesses can spread through schools and what you can do to keep your children healthy.

    Oct 15, 2014
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    The Income Achievement Gap-Educviii: Cynthia E. Lamy

    Cynthia E. Lamy, Ed.D., is a research psychologist with developmental and educational expertise who is dedicated to an effective and efficient fight against poverty in America. Dr. Lamy led major studies, especially while at the National Institute for Early Education Research at Rutgers…

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    Sep 24, 2014
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    The Income Achievement Gap-Educviii: Veronica L. Schauder

    Veronica , a returning guest, discusses why the income gap is widening, and steps that can be taken to help close it.

    Sep 24, 2014
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    Motivating Students-Educviii: ReLeah Cossett Lent and Barry Gilmore

    Ms. Cossett-Lent and Mr. Gilmore are co-authors of the book Common Core CPR: What About the Adolescents Who Struggle...Or Just Don't Care? Barry Gilmore has been teaching and writing for more than fifteen years; he is currently Middle School Head at Hutchison School in Memphis, Tennessee and a...

    Sep 11, 2014
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    Motivating Students-Educviii: Education Consultant Rick Wormelli

    Our first guest, Rick Wormelli, will focus on young adolescents. He'll share his expertise at motivating middle school students, and helping their teachers thrive.

    Sep 11, 2014
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    Experiential Education-Educviii: Experiential Education Part Two

    During the second half of our program, Ms. Lung is joined by Anita R. Tucker, who is Associate Professor at the University of New Hampshire in the Department of Social Work, and co-founder of the dual degree MSW/MS program in adventure therapy.

    Aug 1, 2014
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    Experiential Education-Educviii: Experiential Education

    Our accomplished guests today are leading the charge of introducing the masses to the wonders of nature, starting with out school children. Up first, we welcome Maurie Lung - Executive Director of Life Adventures Counseling, LLC, and President of the Board of Directors for the International...

    Aug 1, 2014
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    Kidpower-Educviii: Doing Right By Our Kids®

    Dr. Tiemann and her associate Irene van der Zande have each reached millions of people with messages and tools that support empowerment and personal safety. By working together on Doing Right by Our Kids®, they are creating new resources to educate parents and other concerned adults about child...

    Jul 24, 2014
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    Kidpower-Educviii: Doing Right By Our Kids®

    Dr. Tiemann and her associate Irene van der Zande have each reached millions of people with messages and tools that support empowerment and personal safety. By working together on Doing Right by Our Kids®, they are creating new resources to educate parents and other concerned adults about child...

    Jul 24, 2014
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    Kidpower-Educviii: Kidpower

    Kidpower Teenpower Fullpower International (Kidpower) is an international nonprofit leader in teaching "People Safety" skills - skills for people to be emotionally and physically safe with people. These skills can help children, teens, and adults, including those with special needs to protect...

    Jul 24, 2014
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    Autism Speaks-Educviii: Lisa Goring

    Lisa Goring was named EVP of Programs and Services in February of 2014. Under Goring’s leadership, Family Services became the fourth pillar of the organization’s mission in 2007. In order to meet the needs of individuals with autism and their families, Lisa and her team have developed a wide...

    Jul 17, 2014
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    Autism Speaks-Educviii: Michael Rosen

    Michael Rosen joined Autism Speaks as the EVP of Strategic Communications in April of 2013. In this role, Rosen manages all aspects of Autism Speaks’ communications and public relations efforts in support of its mission. He is responsible for developing and implementing communication strategies...

    Jul 17, 2014
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    Nutrition in Schools-Educviii: Susan A. Kessler

    Susan has 20 years of health and physical education teaching experience and has worked with Long Island school districts for the past 22 years as the Administrator of Western Suffolk Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) Student Support Services Center.

    Jul 10, 2014
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    Nutrition in Schools-Educviii: Eating Healthier on a Budget

    With tips from the Let's Move! Website, Dr. Jefferson will tell you how prep food on a budget, shop smarter for healthy foods, and plan a weekly menu.

    Jul 10, 2014
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    School Safety-Educviii: Dr. Ronald D. Stephens

    The National School Safety Center serves as an advocate for safe, secure and peaceful schools worldwide and as a catalyst for the prevention of school crime and violence. It's Executive Director, Dr. Ronald D. Stephens, is our first guest.

    Jul 2, 2014
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    School Safety-Educviii: Chief Steven E. Skrynecki

    As Chief of Department, Steven Skrynecki is currently the highest ranking uniform member of the Nassau County Police Department (NCPD) and oversees all operational aspects of the Department. He discusses how police departments have responded to school concerns after Sandy Hook and other school...

    Jul 2, 2014
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    Children International-Children International: Natalie Foxworthy

    Natalie Foxworthy is the Program Officer for Education and Youth Development at Children International. She earned a Masters of International Development and Nonprofit Management at the University of California, San Diego and has focused this degree specifically on youth development. She served…

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    Jun 30, 2014
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    Children International-Children International: Kathy Phelps

    Kathy Phelps is the Director of Programs for Children International, supporting CI’s health, education and youth development programs in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the United States. Prior to working with CI, she worked as an advocate for adolescent reproductive health issues in…

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    Jun 30, 2014
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    Preparing High School Student-Athletes for Collegiate Athletics-Educviii: Succeeding in College Atheletics

    Dan Eassa of CoreCourseGPA.com discusses the most common mistakes made by high school athletes who are hoping to succeed on the collegiate level.

    Jun 19, 2014
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    Preparing High School Student-Athletes for Collegiate Athletics-Educviii: The Recruiting Process

    Legendary high school coach Leigh Pollet explains how the recruiting process works and how student athletes can prepare themselves for it.

    Jun 19, 2014
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    Bullying-Educviii: Bill Belsey on Bullying

    This week, we speak with Bill Belsey, President of Bullying.org. Bullying.org's purpose is to prevent bullying in our society through education and awareness. They provide educational programs and resources to individuals, families, educational institutions and organizations. We make available...

    Jun 19, 2014
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    Understanding the Common Core State Standards (CCSS)-Educviii: Common Core Math

    Our next guest Dr. Clifford Swezey believes that all students have the capacity to study higher level mathematics, and that barriers need to be lifted so all students have access to the most rigorous levels of mathematics they wish to pursue.

    Jun 12, 2014
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    Understanding the Common Core State Standards (CCSS)-Educviii: Common Core English

    Our guest Beverly Wolcott earned her college degree in elementary education, her masters in reading, and is currently a doctoral student at Hofstra University in the literacy studies program. She is also the Director of English Language Arts for the Uniondale School District

    Jun 12, 2014
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    Science Research and Robotics-Educviii: Technology and Robotics

    Michael Howay is a technology teacher and adviser to the Robotics Club. 9th grader James Gilbert is a member of that club. Together, they talk about the field of robotics, and it's limitless possibilities.

    Jun 10, 2014
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    Science Research and Robotics-Educviii: Science Research

    Dr. Paul Lichman is an adviser to an award-winning science research program. Cindy Sosa is one of the students enrolled in the program. They talk about this unique program and the challenges it offers to students.

    Jun 10, 2014
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    A Conversation with Scholar-Athletes-Educviii: Veronica Harris and Jonathan Guevarra

    In part two, we meet Jonathan and Veronica, who are also successful student athletes. Veronica plays volleyball and is a cheerleader, while Jonathan plays baseball. Both are also headed to college.

    May 29, 2014
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    A Conversation with Scholar-Athletes-Educviii: Carina Escobar and Albert Rivas

    Both Carina and Albert have managed to balance their athletic pursuits with their academic success. Carina is a multi-sport athlete, as well as the class salutatorian, while Albert is the scholar athlete of the year, and finished in the top 2% of his class. Learn how they were able to accomplish...

    May 29, 2014
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    English Language Learners (ELLs)-Educviii: Pierre Rancy and English Language Learners

    Mr. Rancy earned his first degree in French Literature and Philosophy. He has worked as the English as a Second Language (ESL) Instructional Supervisor for the East Ramapo School District, Director of Field Experiences at the School of Education of the City College of New York, and resource...

    May 22, 2014
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    Educating At Risk Youth-Educviii: Elizabeth Power

    Elizabeth Power is CEO of E-Power and Associates INC. Her work consists of using learning to reduce the time, cost and trauma of healing for everyone involved; the people who provide the services, and those who receive them. She knows the power of relationship as the central healing agent in...

    May 21, 2014
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    Educating At Risk Youth-Educviii: Susan Kornblit Strom

    Susan Kornblit Strom is author of BORN ANGRY and is a high school teacher in Lancaster California. She has been working in the mental health field for over 20 years. Her second book, BORN ANGRY TOO is currently in progress.

    May 21, 2014
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    Corporate World's Impact on Public Education-Educviii: John Kuhn

    In his book Fear and Learning in America, John Kuhn laid bare the scare tactics at the root of the modern school "reform" movement. Kuhn conveys a deeply held passion for the mission and promise of public education through his own experience as a school administrator in Texas.

    May 20, 2014
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    Corporate World's Impact on Public Education-Educviii: Stan Karp

    Today's guests lend their expertise on topics related to the corporate world's impact on public education. Stan Karp is the Director of the Secondary Reform Project for New Jersey's Education Law Center. He has co-edited several books, including Rethinking Our Classrooms, Teaching for Equity and...

    May 20, 2014