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Katie Sabo, Lauren Weaver, and Sky Swartout

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Three friends get together each week to read and discuss dense and rewarding books. Katie Sabo, Jon Cox, and Sky Swartout spend each week talking through a book chapter by chapter. A great book club experience, this show offers a conversational and fun way to read along!
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It’s easy to see a child’s education as a path determined by grades, test scores and extra curricular activities. But genuine learning is about so much more than the points schools tally. MindShift explores the future of learning and how we raise our kids. This podcast is part of the MindShift education site, a division of KQED News. You can also visit the MindShift website for episodes and supplemental blog posts or tweet us @MindShiftKQED or visit us at MindShift.KQED.org. Take our audienc ...
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The Improv Conspiracy is one of Australia's premiere improv comedy theatres. Hosted by Broni Lisle, the Improv Conspiracy podcast features special guests talking about a little corner of improv philosophy or practice that they are passionate about. The perfect extra curricular companion to the Improv Conspiracy's training program, while also being a useful resource for improvisers the world over.
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Ramily Matters

Riverview Gardens School District

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The official podcast of Riverview Gardens School District in St. Louis, Mo. where there's a new view on the horizon and learning is required! Riverview Gardens School District serves students, parents and community members in Riverview, Bellefontaine Neighbors, Moline Acres, Castle Point, Glasgow Village, Dellwood, Ferguson, Jennings and Unincorporated North St. Louis County. RGSD values meeting the academic, social and emotional needs of all students by offering a wide range of learning opp ...
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The Fabulous 413

Monte Belmonte & Kaliis Smith

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Monte Belmonte and Kaliis Smith bring you The Fabulous 413, a new live, daily radio show and podcast celebrating life in western Massachusetts — and a kind of "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" for grown-ups. Monte and Kaliis will introduce you to the neighbors who make our western Massachusetts the incredible place it is, with a focus on arts and agriculture, cuisine and colleges, history, happenings and whatever the people of The 413 are talking about today.
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Interviews by Alissa & Megan of PopPD

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Interviews with incredible teachers from around the world to help you uncover ways to make your life as a teacher more fun, productive, and enjoyable. You can expect to hear more about trending conversations in the #teacher world, share-worthy tips & strategies, mind-blowing productivity tips, and creative ideas to help you find more joy in your career. poppd.substack.com
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OKAY SYDNEY is about Sydney's journey from teen to queen and everything in between. Sydney discusses topics about her life as a Black female teenager. Sydney shares the microphone with family and friends as she juggles the joys and pressures of school, entrepreneurship, extra curricular activities and relationships.
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The Real Reel

trruniversity2023

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The Conversation ”Unveiling the Untold: Navigating the Unspoken Realities of College” is an engaging and eye-opening discussion that aims to shed light on the aspects of the college experience that often go unmentioned. With a diverse panel of accomplished professionals, recent graduates, and experienced educators, this session seeks to prepare students for the realities they may encounter during their college years. Throughout the discussion, attendees will gain invaluable insights into the ...
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This original podcast featuring Dr. Stanley Chernicoff, an award-winning professor with 40 years experience and 50,000 plus students served, offers a roadmap to navigate the hidden maze of the University landscape. His insights reveal methods for becoming unforgettable during your undergraduate experience. In doing so, students can maximize their value both financially and culturally as they set off down a career path after graduation. Tuition is expensive. It’s not getting any cheaper eithe ...
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This podcast is where the Futures department at Stowe School share recordings of our careers and higher education talks. Applying to universities and apprenticeships is becoming increasingly competitive. Research suggests that the number of UK students accepted at the top universities has been declining since 2000, with only 6.4% of applicants in 2019 (pre-Covid) gaining an offer from one of the country's most selective universities. Similarly, US News reported that universities (all of them ...
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The Filipina Journey

The Filipina Journey

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This podcast is about a life of a little brown lady — a Filipina, who loves to take people on her expedition that is life; from her student life to extra-curricular to culture to family and to many more. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefilipinajourney/support
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Orks R Dorks

jfk@orksrdorks.co.uk

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A podcast which began about Warhammer 40k and American History but has morphed into a show following the adventures of JFK and his father through time and space.
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Hello everyone, this is the introduction episode of "ON GROUND" the first ever Podcast where you will know how to live your college life by some of the best students and working professionals who lived an awesome life in college managing both their academics as well as extra-curricular activities! On this podcast, I'll interview Young College students and working professionals who will share their experience and knowledge that will help you make your college life better. . . So, make sure yo ...
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Journey UWest

University of the West

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A Podcast for People on a Path. What is it like to attend a university that values Character, Compassion, and Community? Find out by listening to our fascinating three-part podcast. You’ll hear from real students attending UWest and gain their perspectives on how the university values affect their studies and their lives. The podcast is hosted by Monica Sanford, Campus Culture Officer, who provides additional commentary on what these values mean to UWest. They are more than just words – they ...
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Teachers Themselves

Dublin West Education Support Centre

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"Teachers Themselves" is a new, engaging podcast designed specifically for educators in Ireland. Whether you're a seasoned teacher looking to enhance your teaching practices, or a new educator seeking guidance and inspiration, "Teachers Themselves" provides a platform for professional growth and fosters a community of educators who are keen to learn. Join us as we explore the art and science of teaching, inspire each other, and shape the future of education, one episode at a time. Hosted by ...
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The Stewardship Podcast

Stewardship Productions

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Many people think that "stewardship" is all about giving money to the church. It is often recognized as just a church word, but stewardship is so much more than that. We are here to help you understand the broad meaning of Stewardship. This concept permeates every aspect of your life. To steward is to take care of the things that have been entrusted to you. So this podcast is all about equipping you to wisely manage your influence, your resources, and your life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co ...
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On the verge of failing courses and one semester away from having a mental break down? Join the club! We discuss it together in this podcast. Come listen with us. We are Diana and Corey and we are two university students trying to get by while going through several obstacles at a time. Whether it be academics, relationships or friendship, we want to talk about it together and give you some advice.
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Today we learn the things we've always wanted to, but weren't sure of the channels to do it with. Including a thing we talk about a lot: Music! The parlor room collective has just announced a Fall workshop series of classes offering tons of opportunities for newbies and veterans alike to come together and build more music. We’ll talk with Executive…
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Nothing but entertainment for your Friday. Singer songwriter Johnny Irion joins us for Live Music Friday. His latest album “Sleeping Soldiers of Love” just came out earlier this month, so we’ll hear a bit about his musical journeys, including a collaboration with one of the Wilcos: Pat Sansone, find out what’s fun about that playing at the Red Lion…
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Today, we’re exploring the subliminal stuff that’s there when you think it’s not. Take John Cage’s 4’33”, which was first performed 72 years ago today. It’s a work that is seemingly nothing, but contains a whole lot more. And now there’s a picture book so you can explore the silence with your little ones. We’ll talk with Northampton author Nicholas…
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Today has a little glimpse of the many stories our neighbors have to tell us Starting with the Hampshire County Food Policy Council, who have been collecting stories from some of the folx in our neighborhoods who are experiencing food insecurity. From those interviews, they have created an audio archive that highlights the challenges and intersecti…
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Ever since the very beginning of this show, there’s one person who we’ve seen the three H counties of western Mass. with just about every week. And despite bringing them along on this ride from my previous radio life, this person has managed to broaden all of our ideas of who, what, where, and how agriculture happens in Western Massachusetts. His n…
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From book bans to chronic absenteeism to phone distractions, it’s a hard time to be a teacher. But amidst all the challenges, there’s something surprising happening among math teachers. Some of them say they’re more excited to go to work than ever before. Why? Because of a new approach to teaching math called “thinking classrooms” that has students…
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The Arcadia Folk Festival kicks off today. Two days of un-amplified fun times celebrating both the great outdoors. So we’ll chat with Jonah Keane , CT River Valley Sanctuaries Director at Mass Audubon, about the Arcadia Sanctuary and the many things it does when it’s not hosting a giant festival, and hear music from some of the folx playing tonight…
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Today is a heaping helping of hometown heroes of stage, screen, and governance We’ll head to the Berkshires to talk with Colrain native Elizabeth Perkins, and hear all about how western mass played a part in her love of acting, and get a glimpse of what it was like to film the movie Big before you can ask your questions of the actor herself after a…
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Dr. Candace Ramey, newly appointed principal of Danforth Elementary School, joins the Ramily Matters Podcast this week. In this episode, Dr. Ramey will introduce herself to the Danforth community, share schoolwide goals for the upcoming school year and explain why a collaborative community is critical to scholars' success. The Riverview Gardens Sch…
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Today, we're traversing Franklin county to nourish the body and spirit. Lake Pleasant started as a summer retreat for like minded and curious spiritualists, and has grown into a quiet but resilient community while retaining some truly unique locations. We’ll visit their sites and hear their history as they get ready for their 150th commemoration fe…
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Today, we're awakening to some truths the plants in our lives can tell us about. We’ll head around the corner to Jen’s Organics where Jenell Smith is bringing a more public face to her ongoing journey of flavorful veganism in Mason Square. We’ll find out what inspired her change of habit, and the challenges she’s facing in her new brick and mortar …
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We're back from vacation and highlighting some folx in the area who are also leaving their respective chrysalises. In Northampton, those emergences are musicians taking on the guise of other artists they know and love to raise money for arts education in the city. For the past 34 years, the Northampton Council for the arts has been ending summer wi…
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Kasia Landa, principal of Glasgow Elementary School, joins the Ramily Matters Podcast this week in an episode entitled, "You Are the Expert on Your Child." Landa discusses her summer, her transition from an instructional coach to a principal, her experience being home schooled as a child, her family and more. The Riverview Gardens School District B…
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MindShift revisits the pioneering initiatives of the Black Panthers, who used a community school approach when they opened a first-of-its-kind school in East Oakland in 1973. Then we focus on Oakland Unified School District's ambitious journey to become a community school district. We’ll take a closer look at Oakland International High School (OIHS…
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We're about to go on vacation here at the show and it feels like we should start our pause with a bang. So for Live Music Friday we welcome the Greenfield-based synth-pop duo Homebody to the studio before their return to the Hatch Shell at Peskeomskut Park for their fifth free Homebody and friends show this Saturday. And ask them about the evolutio…
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Tiffany Buchanan, RGSD's assistant superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction, joins the Ramily Matters Podcast this week. Buchanan is new to the Riverview Gardens School and joined in July 2024. In this episode, Buchanan shares her methods for keeping students engaged, offers advice to new teachers, and discusses how to build positive student rela…
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We’re blending the old with the new, musically and agriculturally! Sounds-wise, we’ll hear from renowned jazz guitarist Sheryl Bailey who is bringing her savvy touch and bop forward sensibilities to sit in with W. Mass’ own Green Street Trio. We’ll also find out from member of the trio Paul Arslanian what makes her style so compelling, and how thei…
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We’re learning skills to help the community through a near herculean amount of obstacles and circumstances We chat with Cathy Stanton, author of Food Margins which looks at the impetus, trials and tribulations of the Quabbin Harvest Food Co-op. This Saturday will see a celebration of the 10 years of collaboration between the institution with the Mo…
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Sweet treats for the people! Which is exactly what we all can get at Flayvors of Cook Farm. 5 generations and 115 years in the cows are still coming home to their location in Hadley and we chat with generations 3 & 4, Debbie and Gordy Cook, about bringing ice cream into the equation, the virtues of their multiple prize winning herd, and how the tim…
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A whirlwind of information today. First up is Haydenville author David Daley, who arrives to talk about his latest book "Antidemocratic: Inside the Far Right’s 50-Year Plot to Control American Elections". The tome looks at pivotal cases that have lead to several recent decisions, including the undermining of the Voting Rights Act. With this electio…
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Today on the show, we're exploring the Americas. Yes, plural. There are two continents after all, connected by both peninsula and aspirations. And bringing traditions from south of us is Columbia's Los Gaiteros de San Jacinto, stopping by our studios before performing at the Marigold Theater in Easthampton this evening. The group has been bringing …
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We accidentally get extra collegiate on the show today. Hampshire College's Salman Hameed talks about the possible answer to Bowie's decades old question: "Is there life on Mars?" Rocks have been collected that show possible signs of life, and Mr. Universe helps us to explore more deeply the methods and answers that we are still seeking to all of t…
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We head up to Mass MoCA to hear new sounds from explorative artists. For weeks a cohort of virtuosos have been incubating in North Adams and on August 1-3rd, the public will have a chance to hear some of the many pieces of music they've been working on. We hear members of Bang on a Can All Stars: Pianist Vicky Chow and cellist Nick Photinos, and he…
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Dr. Jarret Smith, principal of Riverview Gardens High School joins the Ramily Matters Podcast this week. Dr. Smith is the new building leader, following the promotion of Traci Nave to Assistant Superintendent of Leadership & Accountability. In this episode, Dr. Smith shares his goals and visions in his first year as principal at RGHS. He also share…
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This podcast episode explores Monarch School, a public school in San Diego County dedicated to serving unhoused students and their families. Highlighting the growing issue of homelessness among students and its adverse impact on education, we showcase Monarch School's community school model. By providing holistic support, including professionals an…
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We sit with Owen Elliot-Kugell, who has just written a memoir about her life, which inherently covers a good portion of her mother's life as well. "My Mama, Cass" taps family and friends of Cass Elliott, most famously known for her work with The Mamas & The Papas", and combines their knowledge with the memories and experiences of Elliot-Kugell for …
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Everyone is going through some things. Today we hang out with some folks using music to help that process. And that starts with a 200+ member multi city chorus that will be embodying the music of Queen this weekend in a concert at the Academy of Music. Rock Voices started small but is clearly mightier now, and we talk with some of the members to he…
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We meet some of the folx behind THCC: The Heavy Culture Collective which is bringing more of the underground music scene together for both networking and finding new places to play. Jen Krassler of Flora and Fauna farm stops by to tell us about some exciting innovations happening at the Easthampton Farmers Market, which she manages, and Congressman…
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We're always interested in folx taking their work farther. Or is that further? Word Nerd Emily Brewster, Senior Editor at Merriam Webster launches us into a discussion about the origins and differences between the two words to see which one goes where. But theater is definitely being pushed further in Ashfield, where the immersive Summer Spectacle …
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It's nearly someone's birthday! So we head to the Boston Symphony Orchestra's summer home to celebrate the person responsible for making this area part of the BSO's year round performances: Serge Koussevitzky. Live from the Tanglewood grounds we speak with Bridget Carr, Director of Archives and Digital Collections at the BSO about the maestro's his…
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We love music around here. And it's about the time that Amherst Cinemas launches into its summer series Sound & Vision, which looks at music through a cinematic lens. We speak with George Myers who does programming for the theater about the films that are coming to Hampshire County each wednesday through September, and hear how seeing the many pers…
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Chris Pureka joins us for Live Music Friday just before their show at the Egremont Barn tonight, Barry Goldstein lets us in on what he learned in this past week covering the RNC for NEPM's series "Red in a Blue State", and the Tina Turner Memorial Wine Thunderdome reads the signs on the horizon to see that it's gonna be good grilling weather, so Ta…
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We're digging into the political sphere today. Folk punk author and humanist Billy Bragg joins us to talk about US and UK Politics, the rise of populism, and the evolution of his own work and views over his 40+ years of making music as he prepares to play at the Academy of Music in Northampton this coming Tuesday, July 23rd. Our weekly chat with co…
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Dr. Tanya Patton, RGSD's superintendent, joins the Ramily Matters Podcast to discuss her vision for the district, how she will keep the district moving toward full accreditation and why student attendance is important. Don't miss this inspirational episode as Dr. Tanya Patton starts her new journey. The Riverview Gardens School District Board of Ed…
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Today is all about sweetness. It's in the bounty at Yellow Stonehouse Farm in Westfield. As the only certified organic farm for produce in Hampden county, and a CSA program that meets more needs than many, owners Connie Adams and John Kelch have side-stepped back into agriculture providing healthy options for folx, a safe haven for ecologies to blo…
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Today on the Fabulous 413 is a first for us because we’re pointing all of our focus on one tiny organism and making a big show about it. We're taking the time to focus on a very tiny arachnid can make a really big impact on our health and the whole laboratory in Amherst that studies them Director of Education at Tick Report Paul Killinger gives us …
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Not all students returned to school after the pandemic. Research shows that chronic absenteeism surged around the country. Niki Espinoza, a community school coordinator at Maple Elementary, discovered a strategy informed by Harvard research that centered collaboration with families. Using mail-based “nudges” and a social media campaign caused chron…
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It may be Monday, but we're still thinking up good ways to get down in the area. Take for instance a chance to hear a veritable ton of heavy music heading to the woods of Millers Falls. RPM Fest takes place during Labor Day weekend bringing metal, rock and punk bands from all over the Bay State and beyond to western Mass. to elevate the volume for …
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Summer brings wicked fun festivals with it, and this weekend brings the return of two extra fun ones. There's Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival, the main portion of which happens July 12 & 13th. The free music celebration has been going on for 10 years, driven and created by the Blues to Green non-profit, and has been getting bigger and better ever…
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Our guest Juliana Merullo created for senior capstone project at Brown University, a long-form audio piece looking at the impact of the July floods on Western Mass farmers, the recovery efforts (including state and community support), and these farmers' fears moving into the next growing season. We felt that everyone should have a chance to listen …
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It's the anniversary of one of the worst agricultural disasters western Massachusetts has seen in years, so we look back at the floods of July 2023, and their aftermath with Piyush Labhsetwar, Farm and Land Stewardship Manager for Grow Food Northampton, who we interviewed immediately after the waters rose, and reporter Juliana Merullo who created a…
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