Best Listenwise Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 21: Biden Elected President & Laughter Signals Friendship 10:26

3+ y ago10:26

10:26

This week we cover the results of the 2020 Presidential election with Joe Biden winning the necessary electoral votes. And what kinds of signals to do you send to others about your friendships? For student reflection: How might laughter help humans and other animals survive?

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Episode 20: The Rise of Private Militias & An All Black Rowing Team 15:32

3+ y ago15:32

15:32

This week we look at the legality of the rise of private militias and hear the inspiring story of the first all-Black high school rowing team. For student reflection: How do you think doing a sport helps you win in life?

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Episode 19: White House COVID-19 Cluster & Settlers of Catan 12:07

3+ y ago12:07

12:07

This week we look at how a COVID-19 superspreading event seems to have created a cluster of COVID cases at the White House, including President Trump and the First Lady. Also board games are surging in popularity as people have more time at home. For student reflection: What can you do to stay healthy and keep those around you safe?…

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Episode 18: Western Wildfires & Interpreting Texting Punctuation 9:40

3+ y ago9:40

9:40

This week showcases the wildfires that are ravaging the Northwest. We look at how difficult it is to fight fires during a pandemic. And we hear about the importance of using punctuation in text messages. For student reflection: How do you think communities can help people affected by the wildfires?

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Episode 17: A Look Back on the Civil Rights March on Washington & College Athletes in a Pandemic 12:27

3+ y ago12:27

12:27

This week we look back on the 57th anniversary of the Civil Rights March on Washington at a time when marches for racial justice are demanding change. We learn about zoos reopening from the pandemic and 11-year-old Gui Khury who became the first skateboarder to land a 1080-degree spin during quarentine. For student reflection: Do you think public m…

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Episode 16: Voting During a Pandemic and A Football Team Renamed 14:42

3+ y ago14:42

14:42

This week we hear how one state has successfully conducted mail in voting. And a National Football League team changes it name because it's a racial slur. For student reflection: How can sports team names, mascots, images, and fan gestures cause harm?

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Episode 15: Pandemic Expands and the Voting Rights Act 12:51

4y ago12:51

12:51

This week we learn how the pandemic is growing in the U.S. and we hear about the importance of the voting rights act. For student reflection: Why is it important that all citizens have an equal opportunity to vote?

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Episode 14: Remembering a Civil Rights Leader and the Silent Spread of COVID 12:24

4y ago12:24

12:24

This week we remember civil rights icon Congressman John Lewis. And we learn how some people can spread the corona-virus without even knowing they have it. For student reflection: What can you do to protect yourself and others from silent spreaders?

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Episode 13: The Importance of Masks & the Emancipation Memorial 9:52

4y ago9:52

9:52

This week we hear about how masks can protect you and others in this pandemic. Also, we revisit the Emancipation Memorial in Washington, DC. As Confederate statues and other symbols of racism are being dismantled around the country, some people are calling for this statue’s removal, too. For student reflection: Do you think learning that masks prot…

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Episode 12: How to Safely Reopen Schools and Seeing Earth from Space 12:49

4y ago12:49

12:49

This week we hear about how schools leaders are thinking about how to safely reopen school in the fall. And what does the earth look like from space? For student reflection: What ideas do you have for keeping schools safe during a pandemic?

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Episode 11: Confederate Emblem Removed from Flag and the NBA Steps in to Help With Voting 10:07

4y ago10:07

10:07

This week's news showcases Mississippi's flag, the last state flag with the Confederate emblem, which is now being removed. And some NBA teams are stepping up to help with voting during the pandemic. For student reflection: What can be done to make voting accessible, especially during a pandemic?

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Episode 10: Protection for LGBTQ Workers and COVID on the rise 9:02

4y ago9:02

9:02

This week we learn how the Supreme Court ruled in favor of protecting LGBDQ employees. And we hear how people are demonstrating against racism in their cars to stay safe. For student reflection: Have you ever felt that you could not be yourself in certain situations?

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Episode 9: Sheltering in Place Works and Sports and Race 10:23

4y ago10:23

10:23

This week we look at how sheltering in place requirements have worked to prevents thousands of coronavirus deaths. And we look at the NFL's response to protests about racial inequality. For student reflection: How are you thinking about protecting yourself from the virus in the future?

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Episode 8: Reimagining Policing and Baseball during the pandemic 10:50

4y ago10:50

10:50

This week's news is about reimagining public safety following weeks of protest over police brutality against black people. Also, it’s summer which means baseball! For student reflection: What do you think are the most important jobs of a police officer?

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Episode 7: Systemic Racism and Biking During the Pandemic 13:03

4y ago13:03

13:03

This week news is about how systemic racism is driving thousands of people across the country to protest for change. Also, the lock down during the pandemic has meant fewer cars on the road, which means it's safer for bikes, especially women on bikes in Pakistan. For student reflection: What do you think can be done to create positive change where …

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Episode 6: Protests Over Police Brutality and Local Heroes at Your Grocery Store 10:18

4y ago10:18

10:18

This weeks news focuses on protests happening in cities around the country following the death of George Floyd, a black man in police custody. And we hear from a grocery store cashier who is on the front lines of the pandemic. For student reflection: What can you do to protect essential workers? For more current events go to Listenwise.com…

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Episode 5: Graduation in a Pandemic and Dogs Sniffing out the Virus 8:33

4y ago8:33

8:33

This week's episode looks at how school leaders are looking for alternatives to traditional, in-person high school graduations. And dogs and their incredible sense of smell are being trained to detect COVID-19. For student reflection: What other ways do you think dogs might be trained to help humans? For more current events go to Listenwise.com…

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Episode 4: Keeping the Food Flowing and Helping Your Neighbor 9:04

4y ago9:04

9:04

This week's episode looks at why farmers are throwing away food during the pandemic. And we hear how students in one community are helping their elderly neighbors. Also in Florida, cold weather means falling iguanas. For student reflection: What can you do to help people during the coronavirus pandemic? Listen to more current events at: listenwise.…

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Episode 3: How Contact Tracing Works and a Run on Toilet Paper 12:07

4y ago12:07

12:07

In this week's news we'll explore how contact tracing works. And a new toilet paper company in Maine stepped up production just as the coronavirus crisis hit. And do you miss your school building? One student did so he recreated it on Minecraft. For student reflection: What other skills, other than being a good listener, do you think are important …

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Episode 2: The Future of School and Handshakes May be History 9:00

4y ago9:00

9:00

In this week's news we'll explore what going to school might look like in the fall. And will you be shaking hands once social distancing ends? A look at the history of the handshake and why it may become "history". Also, a lonely dog radio show. For student reflection: When school starts again in the fall what are some ways you think schools can ke…

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Episode 1: Medical Protective Gear and Zoos 10:23

4y ago10:23

10:23

This week in the news we look at how shortages of protective gear for health care workers is putting them in danger. And we visit some animals at the zoo, who are lonely without visitors. And you will learn what alligators can teach us about social distancing. For student reflection: reflect on what zoo animal you'd want to take care of and why. Fo…

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Listenwise News Bites Trailer 0:43

4y ago0:43

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Are you a teacher with students who have limited access to wifi or laptops? Are you running out of ideas to keep your kids engaged in high quality, fun learning? The Listenwise News Bites podcast combines NPR news stories selected for young listeners with instructional activities. Listen on wifi, or download for an easy, offline way to engage young…

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Episode 16: Superintendent Angelica Ramsey - Pleasant Valley School District, CA 9:22

5y ago9:22

9:22

Dr. Angelica M. Ramsey has served as the Superintendent of Schools for the Pleasant Valley School District since July 2016. Under her leadership, PVSD created and published a three-year strategic plan entitled Vision 2020: Excellence for All. The plan outlined newly formulated goals, articulated commitments aligned to LCAP priorities, and identifie…

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Episode 15: Superintendent Katie McNamara - South Bay Union School District, CA 12:44

5y ago12:44

12:44

Dr. Katie McNamara has served as the Superintendent of the South Bay Union School District since July 2013. Prior to her appointment, Dr. McNamara served as the Assistant Superintendent of Instructional Services in the Solana Beach School District and as a Principal in the Del Mar Union School District. She began her teaching career in 1986 in the …

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Episode 14: Superintendent Denise Coleman - Union School District, CA - Talk Sup 11:26

5y ago11:26

11:26

Denise Coleman has served as the Superintendent of Union School District in San Jose since 2015. The district runs six elementary schools and two middle schools and serves 5,900 students in San Jose and Los Gatos. Prior, she worked for 24 years in the neighboring Moreland School District, where she was assistant superintendent of educational servic…

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Episode 13: Superintendent Barbara Nemko - Napa County Office of Education - Talk Sup 8:48

5+ y ago8:48

8:48

Dr. Barbara Nemko was reelected in June, 2018 for her sixth term as Napa County Superintendent of Schools. Barbara is passionate about helping teachers and administrators to implement digital resources to close the achievement gap, and has spearheaded a very successful countywide program that put iPads in the hands of preschool English learners. Th…

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Episode 12: Superintendent Jerry Almendarez - Colton Joint Unified School District - Talk Sup 9:21

5+ y ago9:21

9:21

Jerry Almendarez is superintendent of the Colton Joint Unified School District in San Bernardino County, the same district where he grew up. He graduated high school and began his career in education as a math teacher before moving on to other positions including high school principal and assistant superintendent of Human Resources before becoming …

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Episode 11: Superintendent Martinrex Kedziora - Moreno Valley Unified School District, CA 10:28

5+ y ago10:28

10:28

During his 35-year career in education, Dr. Martinrex Kedziora has worked for a number of school districts in a variety of roles: He served as a teacher at both the elementary and secondary levels, vice principal, principal, special-education coordinator, and director of professional development and middle-grades curriculum and instruction. He serv…

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Episode 10 - Superintendent Winfred Roberson - Glendale Unified School District - Talk Sup 10:25

5+ y ago10:25

10:25

Dr. Winfred Roberson is the Superintendent of Glendale USD in California, where he oversees 33 schools and more than 25,000 students. Nine GUSD schools have earned the U.S. Office of Education’s highest designation, the National Blue Ribbon. Additionally, 26 GUSD schools have been recognized as California Distinguished Schools and 17 of the distric…

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Episode 9 - Superintendent David Feliciano - La Mesa-Spring Valley Schools - Talk Sup 11:38

5+ y ago11:38

11:38

David has worked in education for 16 years. He began his career as a network technician at the Orange County Department of Education and soon moved on to become the Director of Technology at a mid-sized elementary school district. In 2012, David began work as a Chief Business Official and in 2018, after four years with the La Mesa-Spring Valley Sch…

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Episode 8 - Superintendent Judy White - Riverside County Superintendent of Schools - Talk Sup 10:45

5+ y ago10:45

10:45

Dr. Judy D. White serves as the 12th Riverside County Superintendent of Schools. Previously, she has worked as a classified educator, teacher, principal, assistant superintendent, deputy superintendent in San Bernardino City Unified School District and Superintendent of Moreno Valley Unified School District. The community calls her a “history maker…

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Episode 7 - Superintendent Jeff Harding - Mountain View Los Altos School District - Talk Sup 11:30

5+ y ago11:30

11:30

Dr. Jeff Harding has served as Superintendent of the Mountain View Los Altos School District since July 1, 2015. Previously, he was the Superintendent for the Healdsburg Unified School District for 7 years. He began his career teaching environmental education and mathematics. He later served as Assistant Principal at Drake High School in Marin Coun…

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Episode 6 - Superintendent Terrence Davis - Beaumont Unified School District - Talk Sup 10:58

5+ y ago10:58

10:58

Mr. Terrence Davis became the new Superintendent of the Beaumont Unified School District on July 9, 2016. Superintendent Davis joined the Beaumont Unified School District in 2012 as the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources. He served as Director of Human Resources for the Temecula Valley School District and also was Director of Special Educa…

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