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Falling for Learning Podcast — 168 episodes

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1

These Kids Can't Write

2

Teaching Civic Engagement: How to Think, Vote, and Lead

3

Kids Don’t Know How to Read: Why Phonics Matters

4

Paula Banks - A Literacy Expert Empowers Young Writers

5

These 12th Graders Can't Write

6

The Learning Process

7

How to Become a Professional Artist

8

How a Children's Bookmaking Workshop Changed Young Authors’ Perception of Power

9

The Hidden Lessons Learned from Discovering New Passions

10

The Hidden Power of Instincts in Protecting Children: Lessons from Nature and Tragedy

11

Obama Presidential Center Bookmaking Event - Season 4 Premiere

12

Reflecting & Repairing: Season 3 Finale

13

Believing in Your Children's Brilliance

14

Critical Question Parents Should Ask About Their Child's School Culture

15

3 Ways to Build a Positive Reading Culture for Middle Schoolers

16

Igniting Curiosity: Get Teens Excited About Learning

17

Discover the Magic Hiding in Libraries

18

Teacher Appreciate Done Right

19

Teachers Who Mattered Most & What I Learned

20

Why Traditional Schools Fail Some Kids and How Micro Schools Fill the Gap

21

Funding Schools to Optimize Learning

22

The Movement Secret Teachers Are Missing | ep. 138

23

EdTech Companies Are Preying on Our Children

24

Keeping Kids Informed about Societal & Political Changes

25

Identity Purpose & Direction to Keep Kids Moving Toward Success | ep. 135

26

Who is Responsible? Parents or Teachers

27

You & Your Family Might Need Therapy

28

Homeschooling Philosophy vs Curriculum: Which Comes First?

29

Conquer the Homework Hill: How to Turn Practice Into Play (Without Screens)

30

How to Raise a Bookworm: 10-Year-Old Sage Shares the Reading Secrets Schools Don’t Teach

31

Sisters Challenge Themselves to Publish Books | Here's What Happened

32

Integrating AI into the Writing Process | Replay

33

Not Testing Your Child Might Be the Most Harmful Choice | Ep. 130

34

NIL Deals - Getting Your Athlete Prepped for the Money Flow | ep. 129

35

Critical Media Literacy (Part 2) | ep. 128

36

Being Critical of Media - The New Literacy | Ep. 127

37

Make Every Morning Awesome | Replay

38

Episode Replay - Fun Family Activities | ep. 75

39

Reflect, Refuel, & Rise | ep. 126

40

Teaching Your Child Stamina & Perseverance | ep. 125

41

Celebrating Wins: Reflecting on the Journey | ep. 124

42

Episode Replay: Easy Tips to Help Your Child Read Better

43

Silent & Solo: Helping Kids to Learn Independently | ep. 123

44

Episode replay: Restorative Justice

45

Nurturing Future Stars | ep. 122

46

We Answer Parent Questions | ep. 121

47

Episode Replay| Whippings Are Making Things Worse

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Episode Replay | Insight from a School Superintendent

49

Help Children Recover After a Life Setback | Ep. 120

50

Hands-on Reading Activities to Help Struggling Readers | ep. 119

51

Adulting with Autism: Essential Tips for Parents in the Teen-to-Adult Transition | Ep. 118

52

From Struggles to Strength: How Parents and Educators Can Foster Growth and Resilience | ep. 117

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Creative Math Fun that Activates Achievement | ep 116

54

AI is Changing Learning Fast! | ep. 115

55

AI: Preparing Kids for the Future - Part 1| Ep. 114

56

Inside The Pearl Online School: Real Talk on Building Trust, Belonging, and Academic Success | ep. 113

57

Become a Guerilla Scholar with Dr. Sheldon Greaves | ep. 112

58

The Dyslexic Professor: Teaching Kids to Overcome Reading Difficulties | Ep. 111

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They Can Do It - Even with Special Needs | Ep. 110

60

How Can We Help Kids With Special Needs Succeed? | ep. 109

61

Solutions for Children with Trauma Response | ep. 108

62

Fun Math Tips Every Parent Should Try! | ep. 107

63

Restorative Justice: Speaking Affirmation into Troubled Students' Lives | ep. 106

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Small Progress, Big Dreams: Celebrating Your Learning Journey | ep 105

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Sagie the Bookworm | Episode 104

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Books that Raised Me | ep103

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Top 5 Skills for Learning Beyond the Classroom | Ep 102

68

Homeschool Creativity: Tiffany Curry's Learning Adventures | Episode 101

69

How To Make Your Mornings Awesome Every Day! | Ep. 100

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Perfectionism - How to Get out of the Loop | Ep 99

71

Teacher Appreciation: Teachers Who Shaped My Future | Ep. 98

72

Easy Ways to Boost Your Child's Concentration | Episode 97

73

The Dream Whisperers: Why Librarians Are Your Child's Secret Weapon | ep 96

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Rewrite the Future: Education, AI, and Student Success | Episode 95

75

How the GED Could Be a Path to Success | Episode 94

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Word Families for Early and Advanced Readers |

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Learning Fun during the Break | Episode 92

78

Critical Thinking & Consumer Awareness: A Deep Dive into Research Skills | Ep. 91

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Decodable Passages to Build Fluency | Episode 90

80

Defying Expectations: A Homeschooled Child's Path to Success and Community Impact | Episode 89

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Bullying Beware: An Educator's Playbook for Empowering Students | Episode 88

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The Shifting Parent Relationship: For Parents of High Schoolers | Episode 87

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Consonant Blends & Sight Words for Reading Development | Episode 86

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Sight Words to Support Reading Development | Episode 85

85

Black College Expo & Battle of the Bands | Episode 84

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Test Ready Writing Strategies | Episode 83

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Word Families to Improve Reading Fluency | Episode 82

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Trauma Informed Parenting: Support Children with Emotional Problems | Episode 81

89

Solve Reading Challenges (Part 2) with Structured Literacy - Episode 80

90

Cutting College Costs: Moves to Make Now | Episode 79

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Solving Reading Challenges With Structured Literacy: Episode 78

92

Restorative Justice: How to Get Kids to Get Along - Episode 77

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Reading Techniques That Work: Blending 101 - Ep. 76

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Fun Family Activities to Build Bonds - Episode 75

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Your Teen's 1st Job - Episode 74

96

Perfectionism is Fear: A Guide for Parents - Episode 73

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Agreeing to Disagree: A Guide for Parents | Episode 72

98

Learning & Loving Science | Episode 71

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Dating & Romantic Relationships: for Parents of Teens

100

Career Exploration Mistakes Parents Make with Kids | Episode 69

101

STOP Letting Rejection Keep Your Kids from Success | Episode 68

102

Game-Changing Strategies to Support Your Child's Learning | Episode 67

103

School Quality | Episode 66

104

Rethinking Education: Why More Drills Won’t Help—And What Will! | Ep. 65

105

Sweeter Than Safe: Parenting Tips for Tweens

106

More Wins, Less Stress: The Power of Collaborative Parenting with Teens | Episode 63

107

15 Minutes to Achieving Dreams | Season 2, Episode 10

108

Nia's Birthday Edition: Support for Teen Mothers | Episode 61

109

Recognizing and Reversing Childhood Trauma: Insights from Dr. Nicole Monteiro | Episode 60

110

Unlocking Your Introverted Teen's Potential: What Every Parent Should Know | Ep. 59

111

Mastering Math: Tips from a Top Tutor | Episode 58

112

Putting Down the Belt: Transforming Discipline with Love and Consequences | Episode 57

113

Igniting Curiosity: New Approaches to Get Teens Excited About Learning | Season 2, Episode 4

114

From Incarceration to Inspiration: Transforming Lives Through Literacy | Season 2, Episode 3

115

Volunteering to Cultivate Empathy in Teens for Parents - Season 2, Episode 2

116

How to Transform Education Outcomes | Season 2 Episode 1

117

Traveling Teens: How Travel Shapes Global Citizens | Episode 52

118

Community College: The Hidden Gem for Affordable and Quality Education for Parents | Episode 51

119

Healing Childhood Trauma: What Every Parent and Educator Should Know

120

Keep Kids Engaged: Budget-Friendly Summer Learning Ideas for Parents | Episode 49

121

Transform Middle School Writing: Strategies for Parents | Episode 48

122

Magic of Believing: Inside an Atypical Learning Journey for Parents | Episode 47

123

Build a Strong Foundation: Strategies for Parental Involvement in Education| Episode 46

124

Stop Overparenting: Let Your Kids Face Consequences! For Parents | Episode 45

125

Frustrated with Limited School Choice: 3 Tips for Broke Parents | Episode 44

126

Beyond the Screen: Cultivating Healthy Tech Habits for Teens and Tweens | Episode 43

127

Beat Procrastination: Strategies Every Teen Needs to Know | Episode 42

128

Earning Respect: A Guide for Teens & Parents | Episode 41

129

Unlocking Your Teen's Social Success: A Guide | Episode 40

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Avoiding School Choice Mistakes: A Parent's Guide | Episode 39

131

From Courtroom to Classroom: A Journey of Self-Discovery | Episode 38

132

Teen Independence: A Parent's Guide | Episode 37

133

Navigating Teen Talks: Strategies for Effective Communication | Episode 36

134

Reclaiming Black Narratives: Balancing Struggle and Triumph | Episode 35

135

Building A Village for Victory: Nurturing Children's Potenial | Episode 34

136

Believing in Brilliance: Advocacy and Antiracism in Education | Episode 33

137

From Hate to Love: Transforming Writing Experiences for Kids | Episode 32 #LoveForWriting

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Journey into Computer Animation and Beyond with Micah Jackson | Episode 31 #TechCareerInsider

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Education as Liberation: Dr. Scorza's Fight Against Racism and Inequality Pt 1 & 2 | Episode 30

140

Education for Liberation: Transforming Communities for Justice | Episode 29

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Crafting Vibrant Narratives: Specificity that Secures the Bag | Episode 28

142

Fuel Passion for Writing: Unlocking Creativity in Kids | Episode 27

143

Youth Participatory Action Research: The Impact of the Social Justice Learning Institute | Episode 26

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Episode 25 - From Struggles to Strengths: Understanding Failure as a Stepping Stone

145

Episode 24: Nurturing Moral Attributes for Lifelong Success

146

Episode 23 - From Practice to Prosperity: How Consistency Shapes Kids' Future Succes

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Episode 22 - Cracking the Trust Code: Building Strong Parent-Teacher Relationships

148

Episode 21 - Confident Kids, Innovative Futures: The Link Between Choice and Creativity

149

Episode 20 - Beyond College: How Your Child Can Soar in Aviation Careers

150

Episode 19 - Balancing Workload and Wellness: Self-Advocacy for Parents

151

Episode 18 - Raising Curious Kids: Teaching Techniques for Modern Parents

152

Episode 17 - The New Homework Paradigm: Using it to Shape Successful Learners

153

Episode 16 - Raising Resilient Kids: Insights from a Troubled Youth Turned Mentor

154

Episode 15 - From Pandemic Setbacks to Academic Comebacks

155

Episode 14 Bridging Education Gaps: LAUSD Board Member Tanya Ortiz Franklin on the Mic

156

Episode 13 - Balancing Teacher's Personality and Teaching Skills

157

Episode 12 - Setting Kids Up for Success: Choosing the Right School & Forming a Village for Your Chlld

158

Episode 11 - Navigating Classroom Challenges: A Parent's Guide to Addressing Behavior Issues

159

Episode 10 - Explore the Link Between Chess and Success

160

Episode 9 Building Future Leaders: Unleashing the Power of Communication in Kids!

161

Episode 8 Empowering Parents: Expert Strategies to Prevent Drug Abuse in Teens

162

Episode 7 - How to Improve a Middle Schooler's Reading Level

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Episode 6 American Math Part 2

164

Episode 5 American Math Part 1

165

Episode 4 Interview with Mark Bielang, Superintendent of Portage Public Schools

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Episode 3 How to Get Kids Writing - Part 2

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Episode 2 - How to Get Kids Writing Part 1

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Episode 1 - Give Your Kids the Advantage