A Christian centered podcast that uses personal essays and testimonies to analyze modern day dating. Comedians Ashley Corby and Hannah Slay fix themselves as the subject matter, as they share vulnerable insights and practical advice for men and women who are looking to heal from spiritual wounds and over come unhealthy relationship patterns. Funny, irreverent, reflective, and antithetical to new age self help advice, this is a show that offers ways to achieve spiritual healing and growth. Su ...
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Meet the men and women behind the badge at the Asheville Police Department. Cold cases, conversations, community engagement, and questions and answers with Police Chief Mike Lamb. Hosted by Public Information Officer Rick Rice.
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The Majestic SEO Podcast is a monthly panel of SEO experts, debating today’s burning SEO-related issues, hosted by David Bain. David also interviews SEO experts on a one-on-one basis as part of the series. Previous topics include: - What are the best approaches to SEO in 2023? - What are the new and old approaches to link building? - What are the best approaches to Social Media Marketing in 2023? - What are the best approaches to Analytics in 2023? - What are the different perspectives betwe ...
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The Hauenstein Center is proud to introduce The Collection, an assortment of podcast episodes from different series. Off The Stage Podcast takes some of the brightest minds from various backgrounds and political ideologies off the stage to share the passion and curiosity behind their expertise and experiences, plus hear their answers to some fun questions asked by our listeners! The Rewind plays back different Hauenstein Center events, in audio form! gvsu.edu/hc/podcast
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LEAD YOUR HOMESCHOOL CO-OP | Community Building, Servant Leadership, Conflict Resolution, Policies and Procedures
Pam Kafer | Molly Kitsmiller | Hannah Larson | Homeschool Leaders in Mentorship and Coaching
Welcome to Lead Your Homeschool Co-op! Do you desire a Christian community with families that fit? Do you find yourself up late at night googling “conflict resolution” and “how to build a community”? Do you dream of a sustainable homeschool group only to feel discouraged when policies fail, logistics get in the way or a conflict comes up again? Hello! We are the Homeschool Community Builders.Together, we have more than 30 years of experience in leading successful homeschool groups. But at on ...
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Episode 19; Lt. Evan Coward, Lt. Geoffrey Rollins, Lt. Brian Hogan, Wellness Coordinator Matthew Eichman, and The History Minute with Hannah Silberman
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1:05:04Send us a text National Police Week begins May 11th, and in this episode, Lt. Evan Coward and Lt. Geoffrey Rollins discuss participating in the Police Unity Tour, a 250-mile bicycle ride to honor the fallen that takes place every year. Also, "Getting to Know" Wellness Coordinator Matthew Eichman, as we celebrate Global Employee Health & Fitness Mo…
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Episode 99: Progress Reports: How to Use Them as a Tool for Student Success
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30:22It may not seem like the time to be talking about progress reports or conflict in the classroom, but actually this is the perfect time! Setting up your co-op for success begins with your teacher training over the summer. We all want to help our mentors and students succeed in class, and giving feedback is an essential part of that. How do you give …
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Episode 20; Sgt. Brandon Shope, Sgt. Lucas Lovelace, Officer Trainee Maria Bengel, Crystal Simpson, Joellen Rhyndress, and Hannah Silberman
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1:09:59Send us a text May is Mental Health Awareness Month. The last 8 months have been particularly stressful for everyone in Western North Carolina, as we continue to cope with the fallout from Hurricane Helene. During the storm and the days and weeks that followed, many stepped up and went the extra mile to support officers and their mental wellness. W…
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Episode 98: Why Community Matters: The Heart of a Christ-Centered Co-op
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28:39Today, we are going back to the basics. We know how hard the struggle is to round up the courage to start a community from scratch. If you have listened to our podcast for any amount of time, then you have heard us talk about conflict resolution and all the many frustrations and problems that challenge us as leaders. Why is it worth it? Join us as …
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Episode 92: Support for a Strong Finish to the School Year
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25:49Are you weary and tired as we come to the end of our school year? Are you overwhelmed with the upcoming events like graduation, recitals, finals, and the last day of school? Do you wish for a little refreshment or encouragement in your day? We want to share with you some easy ways that you can renew your minds and bodies. Next Steps: Schedule a coa…
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Episode 97: Creating a Thriving Co-op: Why Fit Matters and How to Talk About It
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34:10Have you ever needed to tell a family that they are not a good fit for your co-op, but then they don’t seem to get the message? Maybe this family is just hard of hearing, or could it be that you are approaching the situation with the wrong end in mind? Listen in today as we discuss how we can learn to communicate well as leaders so that everyone is…
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Episode 96: Leadership Lessons from Nehemiah
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35:47Is the end of the year hitting hard? The to-do list is long, the days are short, and challenges seem to be around every corner. In their latest Q&A, Molly and Pam revisit the book of Nehemiah, sharing lessons in leadership, perseverance, and faith. Tune in for a dose of encouragement and wisdom to help you finish strong! Next Steps: Schedule a coac…
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How to build an SEO strategy for AI Overviews
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42:09As search evolves, so do the ways users interact with our content, and with Google’s AI Overviews now reshaping how information is discovered and displayed, it’s never been more critical to adapt your SEO strategy. In this live podcast, we’ll explore how AI Overviews impact visibility, what this means for traditional content formats, and how you ca…
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Episode 95: Sending Kids to College Practically Free with Christine Kastens
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1:08:08One of the things that homeschoolers are notorious for is saving money! We all know secrets to getting things either free or at a great bargain! It’s our super power. What if I told you that you could get college courses for free! Well, maybe not FREE but you could literally save thousands of dollars on your kids' higher education! Stay tuned becau…
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Episode 18; Capt. Janice Hawkins, SPO Isiah Senyak, Ask The Chief with Chief Mike Lamb, and The History Minute with Hannah Silberman
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37:03Send us a text In this episode, "Getting to Know" Captain Janice Hawkins from the Finance and Support Division. Also, Officer Isiah Senyak with the latest from the Community Engagement Division. The "History Minute with Hannah Silberman” features a line-of-duty death from 1972. And, Chief Mike Lamb answers your questions in another edition of "Ask…
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Episode 94: Co-Op Management Made Easy with Homeschool Life and Renee Hogan
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54:08Once you’ve finally got the courage to start your co-op, the next steps can be daunting. There are so many decisions to make!! What website platform should we use? How will we communicate? How do we register people? How do we keep track of it all! It can throw you into a black, spinning swirly of confusion and delay! Stop right now! Take a breath a…
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Episode 93: The Secret Tool Behind Every Well-Run Co-op
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26:08So you’ve finally taken the plunge! Started your very own homeschool co-op and are in the depths of planning and establishing the close-knit community you have always dreamed of. Now what? How do you ensure that it runs without a hitch? How do you remember what needs to be done and how to do it all? The answer? It’s all in the systems! Once you cre…
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Episode 17; Retired Officer Keith McCulloch, Sgt Scott Fry, Capt. Jonathan Brown, and The History Minute with Hannah Silberman
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46:41Send us a text In this episode, we celebrate April as Scottish-American Heritage Month with Retired Officer Keith McCulloch, who has been with the APD for 37 years. April is also Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and we'll explore that with Sergeant Scott Fry. Also, Captain Jonathan Brown with the latest from the Community Engagement Division. A…
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Episode 91: Ideas for Teacher Appreciation Gifts
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29:50Do you have a co-op with hard-working parents leading your classes? You know your community would not exist without the commitment of these wonderful parents, and they usually have little to no pay. How do we show our appreciation for all that they do to love and support the kids in our communities? Today we are going to talk about some brilliant i…
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The Future of SEO (A Live Majestic SEO Podcast)
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47:08SEO is currently going through a great deal of change. But what does this change mean for the future of SEO? Joining host David Bain to explore The Future of SEO is Irina Papuc, Jono Alderson, Tom Winter and Laura Iancu.By Majestic.com
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Episode 90: How to Make Your Community Friendly To Neuro Divergent Learners
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23:42Have you as a leader, had families wanting to join your co-op that have students who have special needs or learning difficulties? Maybe these families have suffered in a traditional school setting and are homeschooling because their student did not “fit the mold”. Are you equipped to welcome them into your homeschool community? You don’t want to ju…
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Episode 16; 6 Months Later - Looking Back at Hurricane Helene
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1:00:48Send us a text September 27, 2024, is a day never to be forgotten in Western North Carolina. The devastation wrought by what's been described as a geological event changed the landscape and the people that call the mountains their home. On the 6-month anniversary of Hurricane Helene, it's a Special Edition of the APD Pod Squad, with Asheville Polic…
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Episode 15; Deputy Chief Jackie Stepp, retired Lieutenant Rae Ferguson, Officer Justin Lewis, and The History Minute with Hannah Silberman
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51:01Send us a text In this episode, as we continue to celebrate Women's History Month, we’ll feature the first female Deputy Chief at the Asheville Police Department, Jackie Stepp. Hannah Silberman tells the story of the first sworn female officer at the APD in the “History Minute”. Retired Lieutenant Rae Ferguson looks back at the multiple firsts she…
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Episode 89: How Great Books Create a Great Community
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33:20Are you picking curriculum for next year for your co-op? Do you struggle trying to figure out what to use? Today we want to encourage you to consider and use Great Books as a foundational part of your curriculum. There are so many reasons that reading great books serve your community. Listen in to hear our discussion. Links to books and podcasts we…
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Episode 88: 4 Ways to Make Your Homeschool Co-op Classes Engaging
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44:26Have you ever taught a class that felt out of control? Kids talking over you as if you weren’t even in the room? Maybe it’s the opposite, and you try to engage students only to receive blank stares and crickets. How do you make your class less boring and more engaging? You don’t have to be super creative or spend hours on Pinterest planning amazing…
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Episode 14; SPO Mackenzie Galyean, Chief Mike Lamb, SPO Debbie LeCroy & Officer Kora, and The History Minute with Hannah Silberman
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56:08Send us a text In this episode, as we celebrate March as Women's History Month, in the Getting To Know segment, learn what unique distinction SPO Mackenzie Galyean has earned. Officer Debbie LeCroy and Officer Kora both have something to say about the latest in the Community Engagement Division. In the "History Minute with Hannah Silberman", we lo…
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Episode 87: Steps to a Successful Graduation
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30:05Are you looking for ways to build a close-knit community and get parents involved? A well-executed graduation ceremony can be a great way to draw people into your community, as well as helping to create a vision for the future for your younger families. Today we are going to talk all things graduation . . it's not too late to start planning for one…
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In this live podcast, we’ll explore the essential steps to producing expert content that resonates with readers, ranks well on search engines, and positions you as a go-to authority in your field. Joining host David Bain to share How To Produce Great Expert Content will be Kate Shropshall, Jeroen Veenhoven, Mellisa Hutchins, James Brockbank, and Al…
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Episode 86: Resources for Organization and Efficiency for Your Co-op
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30:22Are you frustrated trying to manage responsibilities of leadership along with the rest of your life? Do you feel like you're letting others down because of your lack of efficiency, which is causing you to waste time? Do you long for a day when you no longer feel like you are always missing something? What if I told you that you could actually lead …
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Episode 13; Detective Sonia Escobedo, Retired Lieutenant Jon Kirkpatrick, Officer Dennis Pace, and The History Minute with Hannah Silberman
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55:01Send us a text In this episode, as we continue celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the Asheville Police Department, "Getting To Know" the longest-tenured employee of the APD, Detective Sonia Escobedo. Hannah Silberman is back with another "History Minute". Retired APD Lieutenant Jon Kirkpatrick discusses before/during/after the 1986 Michael John S…
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Episode 85: Parent Participation - Tips To Get All Your Families Involved
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28:20Leaders, are you feeling like you are always fighting to get parents to participate? How do you get all members to contribute? Just getting people to show up seems hard, and then you want to ask them to pull their weight? What should you do?! We have definitely been in those shoes and it is a recipe for burnout because we as leaders tend to pick up…
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It’s February—this time of year, which is notorious for the "blahs.". Are you feeling worn out? Ready to throw in the towel? Feeling alone? Wondering if what you are doing is even worth it? Maybe you’re feeling that life would be so much easier if you just gave up on this co-op/homeschool group idea and just started homeschooling on your own. We ha…
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Episode 12; Introducing The History Minute with Hannah Silberman, Getting to know Officer Emily Pontiakos and CRO Carrie Lee, plus Capt. Brandon Moore
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45:43Send us a text In this episode, as we continue to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Asheville Police Department, we introduce "The History Minute with Hannah Silberman". We'll get to know one of our newest officers, Emily Pontiakos. Captain Brandon Moore shares groundbreaking news about the APD Drone Program. And CRO Carrie Lee joins us to s…
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Episode 83: Non-Parent Teachers? Best Practices for Your Homeschool Co-op
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20:30When you are a parent-led co-op and your parents make up close to 100% of your teachers, what are things to consider if you want to hire someone from the outside of your co-op to come in and teach a class? Sometimes, we as leaders feel desperate to find teachers to teach the things we want to include in our co-op and we don’t have the parents to do…
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Join us for “The State of AI in SEO,” where we explore how technology is reshaping digital strategy. We’ll cover everything from the latest AI algorithms influencing search rankings to the significant impact on content creation, sharing practical insights to help you stay ahead in the world of SEO. Joining our host David Bain for this live podcast …
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Episode 82: Dividing or Combining Age Groups? Here is What you Need to Know!
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29:05What ages of kids should be in classes together? If you span all the ages, how many classes do you need, and how do you get all the parent volunteers? Are there different considerations for academic vs enrichment classes? What are the benefits or drawbacks of combining age groups? Today we are going to answer all these questions and more! Bible ver…
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Episode 11; Celebrating APD's 150th Anniversary, with Senior Police Officer Tracy Edmonds, Accreditation Mgr Hannah Silberman, Capt Joe Silberman, and Chief Mike Lamb
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1:03:57Send us a text The Asheville Police Department was officially established in 1875, making 2025 our 150th Anniversary. In this episode, with a nod to history, we get to know the longest-tenured Senior Police Officer, Tracy Edmonds. Accreditation Manager Hannah Silberman joins us to talk about a book she's writing about the history of the APD. Captai…
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Have you felt isolated and lonely and wondered if there are other like-minded families out there . . . somewhere? Are you ready to build a close-knit community of believers because you have not found a co-op that fits the needs of your family? Are you ready to step out in faith, but you are wondering how you can find those families that fit your vi…
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Episode 80: Creating Successful Systems for Registration!
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31:03Are you in a parent-led co-op and finding it hard to get your registrations done? You need to plan for classes, but the parents want to know what the classes are, but you need to know who is enrolling in order to plan classes! What is a co-op leader to do? This is a common issue that homeschool co-ops have, but we think you can apply 2 important pr…
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Episode 79: Keep Christ the Center of Your Co-op! Do This!
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32:56With Christmas behind and the new year ahead, it’s a good time to do a mini audit and make sure that we are keeping Christ at the center of our co-op. If we want to grow together in our faith as a community, we must be intentional. In order to be intentional, we as leaders must go first. Next Steps: Schedule a coaching call: https://calendly.com/le…
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How do you plan your SEO strategy for the coming year? Is it best to plan your SEO activities for a whole year or is it more effective to break down your overarching plan into smaller chunks? That’s what David Bain discusses with Araminta Robertson from Mint Studios, Becky Simms from Reflect Digital and Adrijana Vujadin from AV Coaching.…
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Episode 78: Celebrating the Reason for the Season; How We Do Advent School
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30:08Do you get to December and wish you had more time to really focus on meaningful activities related to Advent and Christmas? Are your kids instead studying for midterm exams and your family is missing the joy and peace that this season is all about? What if you could get out of the rat race and truly focus on celebrating the true reason for the seas…
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Episode 77: 4 Strategies to Prevent Burnout
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34:01In our last episode we talked about burn-out and how to know whether it’s time to pass the torch and step down or to buckle down and step up. This week we want to share some strategies to help you fill your cup so you can thrive as a leader. Leadership is all about serving and oftentimes we forget that not only are we serving our co-op but we are s…
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Episode 10; Lt. James Boyce, Sgt. Hunter Welborn, and Sgt. Lucas Lovelace
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44:30Send us a text In Episode 10, Lt. James Boyce of Recruitment and Development, shares good news about the incoming class of recruits, our largest in over 5 years. The Holiday Booze It And Lose It campaign is underway. Led by the NC Governor's Highway Safety Program, Sgt. Hunter Welborn discusses how the APD has embraced and supported it. And, with t…
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Episode 76: On the Verge of Burnout? Do this!
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28:43Are you feeling mentally and physically drained from leading your homeschool group? Are a few bad apples spoiling the bunch for the entire community? Wish you knew whether or not it was time to throw in the towel and close the doors for good? Ask the right questions and figure out feasible solutions to get your co-op excited and energized once agai…
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Episode 75: Part 2 Help Students with Learning Differences Succeed in the Classroom
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29:35Last week we discussed ways to set your co-op up for success when dealing with learning differences in the classroom. Today, we will be talking about what to do when those learning differences cause disruptions on co-op day and in the classroom. How can we create cultural practices and learn methods that help students succeed in the classroom? How …
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Episode 74: Help Students with Learning Differences Succeed in The Classroom
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29:18Are you looking for wisdom on helping students with learning differences succeed in the classroom? Are you at a loss as to what policies you need or how to create a culture that supports students’ success? Do you wish you knew how to communicate all this to the parents and teachers? Join us for a two part discussion on how to plan for learning diff…
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As we prepare to launch our brand new SEO in 2025 season, we look back on the previous year and ask our panel of experts how SEO has changed for them over the past 12 months. Joining David Bain for a retrospective of the year are Filipa Serra Gaspar, Alex Moss, Dani Leitner, Andy Frobisher, and Sukhjinder Singh.…
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Episode 9; SPO Christopher Strumolo, Sgt. Jonathan Collins, & Chief Mike Lamb
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39:04Send us a text In this episode, we find out what's happening in the Community Engagement Division from Senior Police Officer Christopher Strumolo, "Getting To Know" Sgt. Jonathan Collins, and the latest edition of "Ask The Chief" with Chief Mike Lamb.By Rick Rice
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