Best WOUB Public Media Podcasts (2024)

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Contract Staffing for Specialized Services in Schools 29:49

1h ago29:49

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Teacher and staff shortages, particularly in areas of specialized need like speech pathology, counseling, and accessible education, are increasing throughout the country. Such shortages coupled with increasing non-instructional demands on teachers increase stress and, for some, burnout. Despite that, a recent survey conducted by Soliant, a recruiti…

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The Science of Reading with Kari Kurto of the Reading League 41:48

1h ago41:48

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Reading is a fundamental skill that facilitates learning across standards, subjects, and grade levels. Yet, national statistics show that students are reading less and, generally speaking, below grade level. Kari Kurto is the National Science of Reading Project Director for the Reading League. Kari discusses a resource called Compass, which provide…

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The OUtlet - April 19, 2024 26:06

21h ago26:06

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This week on The OUtlet, Athens faces a budget crunch and, a local science cafe figures out new ways to educate Ohio University students and locals.By WOUB News

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Scientifically Supported Reading Instruction 49:27

8h ago49:27

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This episode is part of a two-part series on the topic of scientifically supported reading instruction. Joe Burns is a regional product manager for Capstone, an educational technology and publishing company. Having taught early childhood grades, Joe discusses the importance of developmental skill development in reading as well as how Capstone augme…

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The Deeper Learning approach at the Ulster (NY) Board of Cooperative Educational Services 42:15

6d ago42:15

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In 2023, Deeper Learning Global (DLg) awarded the Ulster, New York, Board of Cooperative Educational Services (Ulster BOCES) with the “Deeper Learning” designation. Ulster Superintendent Dr. Jonah Schencker discusses this designation and how the district operationalizes deeper learning through its north star commitments of developing self, contribu…

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Job search expert Mark Dyson says beware of scams, know AI & keep learning 36:07

7d ago36:07

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For some people, launching a job search seems more challenging than ever. Our repeat guest, Mark Anthony Dyson, says “think about it like the weather.” Job market conditions vary a good deal, depending on many factors, including your location, profession and skill set. But there are some broad trends worth watching. Mark warns that in some countrie…

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The OUtlet - April 11, 2024 30:00

10d ago30:00

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This week on The OUtlet, a special report about our environment and sustainability. Local organizations emphasize the importance of recycling and what happens to those materials when they leave your home, and Athens emergency services create new tactics to deal with emergencies.By WOUB News

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What does music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs and Donald Trump have in common? 1:07:07

14d ago1:07:07

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Both Diddy and former President Donald Trump have had their properties searched by law enforcement authorities pursuant to search warrants. Diddy just recently had his properties searched by Homeland Security and in August 2022, Trump had his Mar-a-Lago home searched by the FBI. Both searches took place after judges reviewed sworn affidavits from l…

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Try these techniques to reduce stress, says Judge Gayle Williams-Byers 35:12

16d ago35:12

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This is the second of two episodes about how stress reduces your job performance and satisfaction, and what you can do about it. Our guest, Gayle Williams-Byers, a retired judge, now teaches judges in her role as Senior Fellow with the National Judicial College. She has developed a course on mindfulness to help judges reduce stress, allowing them t…

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Mindfulness enhances your work, and your life, says Judge Gayle Williams-Byers 34:02

29d ago34:02

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This is the first of two episodes about how stress impacts your career. When you’re stressed out, you’re not creative or good at solving problems. or making decisions. But our guest, Gayle Williams-Byers, a retired judge, says there are many was to manage stress. In her role as Senior Fellow with the National Judicial College, Judge Gayle not only …

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Two former judges translate Trump legal cases into simple terms. 1:01:18

1M ago1:01:18

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Retired judges Gayle Williams-Byers and Tom Hodson dissect Donald Trump’s legal issues into understandable terms for the public. In this episode, they examine two recent rulings by Judge Scott McAfee of Fulton County Georgia concerning the dismissal of six counts from the multicount, multiparty Trump indictment. They also explain Judge McAfee’s rul…

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Artificial Intelligence in the Classroom 37:45

1M ago37:45

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Following the release of Chat-GPT and other Artificial Intelligence (AI) platforms, teachers and administrators at all levels of education have worked to react to both the possibilities and problems of AI. Carl Hooker is a former educator and now an author who analyzes the implications of AI for teaching and learning in his new book, Learning Evolu…

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Dr. Cynthia Wise and the Culture Conscious Campus Model 40:16

1M ago40:16

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Dr. Cynthia Wise has developed a career-long track record of turning low-performing schools into schools of distinction. Currently the Principal and Chief Academic Officer of the Transformation Waco Charter Schools in Waco, TX, Dr. Wise discusses the Culture Conscious Campus Model that she has developed as a proven model for school transformation. …

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The OUtlet - March 7, 2024 26:24

1M ago26:24

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This week on The OUtlet, a southeast Ohio resident brings their perspective to the Dr. Martin Luther King Holiday Commission, and Athens comes together in solidarity with a non-binary student killed in Oklahoma.By WOUB News

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“One More War to Fight” author Dr. Stephen Goldman talks about the bonding of Civil War Union soldiers after the war. 42:30

2M ago42:30

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Psychiatrist and author Dr. Stephen A. Goldman tackles postwar life of Union Civil War soldiers and their commitment to social change. In his book, One More War to Fight: Union Veteran’ Battle for Equality through Reconstruction, Jim Crow and the Lost Cause, Dr. Goldman delves into how Union veterans’ obligation to their country did not end when th…

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New jobs are opening in 2024, says WorkingNation exec Joan Lynch 42:21

1M ago42:21

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Our guest, Joan Lynch, is head of video and other content at WorkingNation, an innovative media company that creates well-researched and inspiring stories about everything related to jobs. Today, she discusses the state of employment in rural areas, which for years have struggled with aging populations and a lack of job opportunities. She says that…

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Providing Teletherapy Support for English Language Learners 30:55

2M ago30:55

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Sam Torres is a bilingual case manager for VocoVision, a company that provides teletherapy services for students across multiple specialties. Sam discusses specific strategies for promoting success for English Language Learners, the fastest growing student population in the U. S. Sam explains unique needs facing ELL students, including the intersec…

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The OUtlet - March 1, 2024 25:08

2M ago25:08

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This week on The OUtlet, the Athens Municipal Court is asking city council for money for the court’s diversion programs, and Nelsonville tries to solve several governmental issues within their city.By WOUB News

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A Mobile App for Teaching WWI 44:27

2M ago44:27

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Theo Mayer is a self-proclaimed history nerd who is also passionate about the relevance of technology for learning. Working as the Chief Technologist for the Doughboy Foundation, Tayo and a team of developers created a mobile app that employs AR/VR concepts and narrative to help students in middle and high school grade levels learn about WWI. In ad…

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The OUtlet - February 23, 2024 19:45

2M ago19:45

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This week on The OUtlet, Athens adjusts to its plastic bag ban in grocery stores, and Free Fare Day highlights Ohio Loves Transit week.By WOUB News

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Identify what matters, then build a retirement portfolio, says Tom Hodson 47:15

2M ago47:15

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Today’s guest is our good friend – and WOUB colleague – Tom Hodson. His career has involved many types of expertise, and it seems like Tom never did just one job at a time. He spent years sitting as a judge, and also teaching other judges. He’s played many roles as a media expert. And he has enjoyed positions as an academic leader. In 2019, Tom and…

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The OUtlet - February 16, 2024 25:14

2M ago25:14

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This week on The OUtlet, some Athens residents want city leaders to call for a cease fire in the conflict between Hamas and Israel, and an Ohio University basketball player shares his journey and growth as a leader.By WOUB News

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Rural Practice Incentive Program brings lawyers to underserved populations. 36:48

2M ago36:48

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Ohio, like most states, has vast regions that have too few lawyers based upon population needs. In Ohio, 82 of the 88 counties do not have adequate representation. Only the top six urban counties meet the standard of one lawyer per 700 people, says Chief Justice Sharon Kennedy of the Supreme Court of Ohio That leaves 6.5 million people or 56 percen…

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The OUtlet - February 9, 2024 15:55

2M ago15:55

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This week on The OUtlet, people in Athens county can get free tax assistance, and Athens adds a new sustainability project.By WOUB News

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Enjoy your job and make it count, says Greg Martin 34:55

2M ago34:55

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Our theme is why and how to keep pursuing greater happiness -- as well as success – at work. Our guest is merger and acquisition expert Greg Martin. He’s a managing director at Origin Merchant Partners, a top-ranking investment bank working with industrial sectors across North America. But Greg is not just an M&A guy and an entrepreneur. He also is…

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The OUtlet - February 2, 2024 17:46

3M ago17:46

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This week on The OUtlet, the governor visits Athens to see policy at work in the classroom, and Amesville debates the future of local trash and recycling services.By WOUB News

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MIT Technology Review’s 2024 10 breakthrough technologies. 59:00

3M ago59:00

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At the end of each year, the editors and staff of the MIT Technology Review select the top 10 new technologies that will breakthrough in the coming year. The list is prepared and published to give the average person a glimpse of what is on the horizon and what might be incorporated into our daily lives, according to Amy Nordrum, executive editor. B…

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The OUtlet - January 26, 2024 17:08

3M ago17:08

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This week on The OUtlet, Athens could experience city changes due to discussions in city council, and Ohio University Mens and Womens Basketball look for success away from home.By WOUB News

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Kerry Hannon describes positive workplace trends 38:27

3M ago38:27

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Today’s returning guest is our good friend, Kerry Hannon. She’s a leading expert and futurist on careers, jobs, entrepreneurship, personal finance and retirement. Kerry is the author of more than a dozen books, including her most recent, In Control at 50+: How to Succeed in The New World of Work. She is a dynamic and popular speaker, and her Yahoo …

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News media are obsessed with covering former Pres. Donald Trump. 47:31

3M ago47:31

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There are mutual obsessions between the news media who cover former President Donald Trump and Donald Trump and the news media. Both rely on the other and both benefit from the other. The news media makes money off covering Trump and Trump gets unending publicity from the news media, regardless of his activities or misstatements of facts. This unho…

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College students & faculty need a change, says Dave Goldberg 40:03

3M ago40:03

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In this episode we discuss the changing world of higher education. Our guest is Dave Goldberg, an AI pioneer, engineer, executive coach and respected computer scientist. He is also an educator, and until 2010 was a professor emeritus and prolific researcher. Then he switched paths and began to call for radically changing engineering education. Now …

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Local news outlets disappearing at an alarming rate…What’s next? 1:06:38

4M ago1:06:38

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While 60 percent of Americans have more trust in local news than national news, local media are disappearing at an alarming rate. We are losing an average of two newspapers per week and by 2025, we will have lost nearly one-third of our local newspapers nationwide, according to a 2022 study done by Northwestern University. Currently about 20 percen…

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Preparation and listening can empower pitches, says sales expert Connie Whitman 37:03

4M ago37:03

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A skill set that promotes success on almost any career path is the ability to sell. Whether you’re promoting a product, an idea, or yourself, sales savvy can make a huge difference. Today’s guest, Connie Whitman, is a high energy, enthusiastic teacher, coach, podcaster and consultant about sales. Her company – Changing the Sales Game – helps busine…

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The Climate Assessment sheds light on workforce trends, says Prof. Geoff Dabelko 39:46

4M ago39:46

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The Fifth National Climate Assessment summarizes the best available information on the risks, impacts and responses to climate change in the U.S. Our expert guest, Geoff Dabelko, is one of the 500 distinguished authors of the massive Assessment. He is a Professor at Ohio University’s Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service, and he’s an in…

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Political update on both parties from Time Washington Correspondent 1:06:46

4M ago1:06:46

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Philip Elliott, Washington correspondent for Time and author of Time’s newsletter, D.C. Brief, breaks down the status of national politics as we sit just less than a year away from the 2024 Presidential Election. Although former President Donald Trump is leading in the early polls for the GOP nomination, Elliott reminds us that the first Republican…

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The OUtlet - December 8, 2023 23:30

4M ago23:30

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This week on The OUtlet, finding empathy for people experiencing homelessness locally, and possible licenses for stores selling tobacco in Athens.By WOUB News

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The OUtlet - December 1, 2023 19:30

5M ago19:30

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This week on The OUtlet, the Appalachian Community Grant Program sends millions of dollars to communities around the region, and Ohio University’s basketball teams prepare for out-of-conference matchups.By WOUB News

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Stories remain powerful when data is forgotten, says Karen Eber 39:39

5M ago39:39

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Our guest, Karen Eber, says stories build connection and trust, inspire new thinking, and are more memorable than other forms of information. Karen is a global leadership consultant who works with corporate leaders and universities to build teams and transform cultures. And she understands the science of why storytelling is such an effective way to…

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New “National Climate Assessment” says effects of climate change worsening across USA. 54:45

5M ago54:45

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Recently, the fifth National Climate Assessment was released by the US government. It is an interagency effort mandated by Congress to provide the scientific foundation for informed decision making about climate change for the next five years. “The report states that no part of the US is insulated from climate change impacts even if they differ geo…

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A School Safety Tool 34:00

5M ago34:00

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Faculty, staff, and students’ safety is of paramount concern for all educational systems. Although high-profile threats to safety capture national media attention, daily threats to safety such as altercations, vandalism, health incidents, and other issues must be part of a holistic safety strategy. Stacy Locke, Deputy Superintendent of Yakima (WA) …

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Saving Democracy Entails Saving Journalism and Journalists 54:34

5M ago54:34

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Newspapers and other forms of news media are disappearing in the wake of more people getting their news through social media, The result, according to the Medill Local News Initiative, is that our democracy is being threatened; civic engagement is declining; political polarization is increasing; and misinformation proliferates. Dr. Janice Collins, …

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Using Teachergram for Sustained Professional Development 40:04

5M ago40:04

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In special education, as well as the larger teaching field, there exists significant needs for ongoing professional development where teachers can orient with affinity groups that provide support and feedback that extends beyond local school districts. Dr. Jen Newton, an Associate Professor in the Patton College of Education at Ohio University and …

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The OUtlet - November 17, 2023 26:45

5M ago26:45

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This week on The OUtlet, an Ohio University professor takes part in an important project for the future of spaceflight, and an Athens’ local locates their side hustle on Court Street.By WOUB News

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Top job seekers share 12 habits, says William Vanderbloemen 35:13

5M ago35:13

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Today’s returning guest is William Vanderbloemen, a pioneer in executive searches for faith-based organizations. Since he started the Vanderbloemen firm 15 years ago, he and his team have done in-depth interviews with about 30,000 of their top candidates. And they have studied the information from the best of their best candidates, working to under…

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The Need for Computer Science Education 37:41

5M ago37:41

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Since the time of Sputnik, national education reform initiatives have made the case for integrating science, technology, engineering, and math into education at greater levels. Dr. Whitney Dove, CEO of Ellipsis Education, suggests that even greater attention should be given to computer science instruction. Dr. Dove discuses the need for holistic co…

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The OUtlet - November 10, 2023 21:15

5M ago21:15

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This week on The OUtlet, this year’s Athena Award recipient has been announced, and Ohio University celebrates fathers coming to campus.By WOUB News

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Trump cases’ legal terms are translated to plain English by two former judges. 1:02:48

5M ago1:02:48

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Too often legal terms are used, without definitions, by the news media while covering cases involving former President Donald J. Trump. This leads to public misinformation, misunderstanding and confusion. Periodically, this season, WOUB’s Spectrum podcast will endeavor to translate these key terms and procedures into understandable language so that…

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The OUtlet - November 6, 2023 22:31

6M ago22:31

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This week on The OUtlet, our look at the 2023 General Election. An Athens high school rebuild is on the ballot, and Ohio voters have the opportunity to decide if the right to an abortion should be in the state constitution.By WOUB News

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Empowering Teachers and Students for Success 35:14

6M ago35:14

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Randi Economou is a former educator and current CEO of Capstone, an educational technology and publishing company dedicated to equitable access to education. In this discussion, Randi narrates her journey from the classroom to being an industry leader and also explains her perspectives on the need for high quality educational resources to empower t…

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Mentorship can change everything, says Gerald Leonard 35:49

6M ago35:49

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Not only is today’s return guest, Gerald J. Leonard, an accomplished professional musician, but he is also an expert on workplace culture, strategy and productivity. On top of that, he is an author. The full title of his interesting new book is long and descriptive: A Symphony of Choices – How Mentorship Taught a Manager Decision-Making, Project Ma…

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