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The Education Breakdown — 66 episodes
65. Planning Backwards: How College Admissions Should Shape Your High School Strategy (Part 1)
64. How Your Child's Environment Shapes Their Behavior, Focus, and Learning — with Kirsten Horton
63. Moving to a New Area? Here's What You Need to Know About Schools
62. Is a Magnet School Right for Your Child? A Conversation with Wake County's Magnet Expert (feat. Tamani Powell)
61. Building a School for Twice-Exceptional Students: The Story Behind Wonder Learning Center
60. Inside the International Baccalaureate Program: How IB Works at Burton Elementary
59. Grades or Growth? Understanding Carolina Friends School’s Unique Assessment Model
58. Charter Schools 101: Misconceptions and More
57. When the ‘Best’ School Isn’t the Best
56. Understanding the International Baccalaureate: Perspectives from Carolina Prep
55. Breaking Down the ISEE & SSAT: A Parent’s Guide to Private School Entrance Exams
54. How to Prevent Summer Learning Loss Without Killing the Fun
53. Relocating with Kids? What to Know About School Searches
52. Please Yell at My Kids: Rebuilding the Parenting Village in America
51. Kindergarten Readiness: What Teachers Wish Every Parent Knew
50. Is a Dual Language Immersion Program Right for Your Child?
49. Personalized Learning for Every Student: Welcome to Fusion Academy
48. Should You Switch Schools? What to Consider Before Making a Change
47. Reggio Emilia Explained: The Power of Child-Centered Learning
46. Why Should Parents Care About Different Educational Methods?
45. Choosing the Best Preschool: What Every Parent Should Know
44. Charlotte Mason’s Revolutionary Ideas with Julie Ross
43. Acton Academy: Could This Be the Dream School You’re Looking For?
42. The Recess Crisis: How Cutting Playtime Impacts Kids' Learning
41. School Shopping Through a Teacher’s Eyes
40. Reimagining Education: A Teen’s Perspective on What Works
39. Educating for Truth, Goodness, and Beauty: Insights from Trinity School
38. Game On! How Game-Based Learning Transforms Classrooms
37. A Smarter School Option: 7 Reasons to Love Hybrid Education
36. Blending Montessori and Language Immersion: A Perfect Pairing?
35. Unlocking the IEP: How to Advocate for Your Child's Needs
34. Direct Instruction & Classical Education: Do they prepare students for success?
33. Understanding Classical Education: Is it right for your family?
32. School Choice Anxiety: 6 Tips for Staying Grounded During Admissions Season
31. School Spotlight: Durham Academy
30. Navigating Special Education: A Guide From An Occupational Therapist
29. Applying to Private Schools: Everything You Need to Know
28. A Glimpse Into a Waldorf Parent's Mind
27. The Heart of Waldorf: Insights From a Seasoned Educator
26. Is a Waldorf Education Right for My Child?
25. Inside the System: Gloria's Shift from Public School to Montessori
24. Trivia Challenge: Sarah vs Tom
23. Homeschooling: Let's Get Personal
22. Homeschooling With Montessori: Structure, Freedom, and Success
21. Agile Learning and the Co-op Revolution: Adapting Together
20. Homeschooling Journeys: Different Paths, Common Dreams
19. Think Homeschooling Isn't For You? Think Again.
18. Navigating Neurodiversity and Learning Differences
17. One Family's Quest: Exploring Public, Private and Alternative Schools
16. Montessori Realities: One Year In
15. A Move From Public School to Private Montessori: One Teacher's Story
14. From College Prep to Montessori: One Family's Journey
13. Demystifying Montessori: Insights From Jesse McCarthy
12. Is Montessori Right For My Child?
11. Choice in Learning: Does It Enhance Student Engagement?
10. School Spotlight: The Raleigh School
09. Teacher Interview: Assessments in Project Based Learning
08. Teacher Interview: Project Based Learning Goes Private
07. Teacher Interview: Does Project Based Learning Promote Deeper Learning?
06. The Power of Project Based Learning
05. Public School Teacher Interview: Time For A Change
04. Public School Parent Interview: The Attraction of a Magnet School
03. Public School Teacher Interview: Passion Outweighs Politics
02. Public School Parent Interview: Looking Beyond Your Individual Child
01. Is Public School Right For My Child?
Introduction - What You Can Expect From This Podcast