Understanding Work-Based Learning in Virginia
In this episode we spoke with Alisha Bazemore (Assistant Director of Innovative Work-Based Learning Initiatives for V-TOP), Ashley Crute (Associate for Innovative Work-Based Learning Initiatives for V...
30 Marras 20231h 5min
Addressing School Bullying Since the Onset of COVID-19
In this episode, we spoke with Christina Alga (High School Counselor in Hanover County Public Schools), Alicia Gaston (Founder of Maximizing Character), and Kim Dupre (Virginia Tiered Systems of Suppo...
3 Loka 202343min
What does the data show about advanced coursework participation across K-12 education?
Who gets identified as gifted in elementary school? Who takes Algebra I in middle school? Who takes Advanced Placement classes in high school? In this episode we spoke with Andrea Herndon (Hanover Cou...
6 Helmi 202338min
How can we increase access to student mental health services in K-12 schools?
In this episode we spoke with Dr. Julie Ellis (Bridging Communities Regional Career and Technical Center/Governor’s STEM Academy), Dr. Maggie Hartley (The National WWII Museum in New Orleans), Dr. The...
23 Tammi 202351min
Why is it important to support mental health in schools?
Among the critical functions of K-12 schools, they are positioned to support the mental health needs of their students, faculty, staff, and families. To discuss how the research on this topic relates ...
26 Touko 20221h 25min
How has COVID-19 impacted the mental health of PK-12 students?
Authors of a recent systematic literature review discuss their findings related to the mental health impacts of COVID-19 on PK-12 students. Guests include David Naff (MERC Associate Director at Virgin...
19 Touko 202243min
Who Takes Dual Enrollment Classes?
This episode pulled together experts from throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia for a discussion about who takes dual enrollment classes in high school. Guests include: Lori Dwyer (Interim Vice Pres...
31 Maalis 20221h 17min
How coherent are policies about teacher retention?
Featuring Jesse Senechal (MERC Director, VCU SOE), Andrene Castro (Assistant Professor, VCU SOE, Department of Educational Leadership), Adria Hoffman (Anna Lou Schaberg Professor, VCU SOE, Department ...
7 Tammi 202250min
