Best Westchester Publishing And Guests Podcasts (2024)

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Accessibility in Educational Resources 32:44

1M ago32:44

32:44

Westchester Education Content and Services Manager, Emma Hudson, speaks to Stacy Scott, Head of Accessibility at Taylor and Francis about accessibility in educational publishing, including some of Stacy's own experiences as a visually impaired student, what it means to create 'born accessible' content and tips about what publishers need to think ab…

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Applying a Global Perspective to Improve English Language teaching 12:18

7M ago12:18

12:18

Rebecca Durose-Croft and Jennifer Cole explain how a global perspective is beneficial when developing content to meet the specific requirements of English Language learners. Find all of our episodes on your favorite podcast platform or at our website.By Westchester Education UK and International, and guests

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Applying a global perspective to improve English Language teaching 12:18

7M ago12:18

12:18

Rebecca Durose-Croft and Jennifer Cole explain how a global perspective is beneficial when developing content to meet the specific requirements of English Language learners.By Rebecca Durose-Croft & Jennifer Cole

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Content Design for Distracted Attention Spans 24:44

10M ago24:44

24:44

Linda Secondari, Principal and Creative Director for Studiolo Secondari returns to Westchester Words to discuss how our attention spans have been distracted by the digital world we live and work in. She also shares how to design long-form content in a more visually appealing manner so it can better engage and maintain a reader's interest.…

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What is the Science of Reading? 17:06

12M ago17:06

17:06

Jennifer Cole, Content Director of Literacy, Humanities and Languages returns to Westchester Words to provide an overview about Science of Reading, which many states are creating or enacting legislation on for their K-12 Education Instructional programs.By Jennifer Cole

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Helping Trade Associations with Their Publishing Requirements 12:55

1y ago12:55

12:55

Tyler M. Carey provides an overview about trade associations, their specific publication requirements, and ways that packagers like Westchester Publishing Services can help them provide content to their members in the formats they desire and in a more efficient manner.By Nicole Tomassi

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How BISG Membership Benefits Companies and Individuals 21:20

1y ago21:20

21:20

Brian O'Leary returns to the Westchester Words podcast to tell us all the new projects BISG has been working on, how the organization provides information of value to companies and individuals throughout the publishing industry supply chain, and previews the topic/speakers for the annual meeting in late April…

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How Applying Culturally Relevant Principles Can Lead to Higher-Quality Educational Content 14:45

1y ago14:45

14:45

Jada Bradley, Senior Editor of Culturally Responsive Education, and Kevin Schroeder discuss why it's important for existing and new educational content to include culturally relevant principles, and how Westchester Education works with publishers and ed-tech companies to ensure a high-quality outcome.…

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2023 Federal and State Education Funding Update 12:23

1y ago12:23

12:23

In this episode, Jay Diskey, of Diskey Public Affairs, returns to Westchester Words to share a preview of the topics he will be discussing with Kevin J. Gray during the webinar, "2023 Federal and State Education Funding Update," hosted by Westchester Education Services on Thursday, February 23. Visit westchestereducationservices.com to register for…

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2023 Publishing Predictions with Kristen McLean 23:17

1y ago23:17

23:17

Kristen McLean of NPD Bookscan joins us to discuss how book sales ended the year for 2022 and where she expects the U.S. market will head in 2023.By Nicole Tomassi

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Renewable English 18:08

1+ y ago18:08

18:08

Managing Director for Education, Rebecca Durose-Croft, talks to Harry Waters, teacher and founder of Renewable English, about giving teachers the tools to raise climate change awareness and how to bring the climate change discussion into the classroom. Find all of our episodes on your favorite podcast platform or at our website.…

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Streamlining Product Development with a Solutions Partner Network 21:13

1+ y ago21:13

21:13

In this episode of Westchester Words, Kevin J. Gray, President and Chief Content Officer of Westchester Education Services has a conversation with Gina Faulk of EdGate, and Johanna Wetmore from Evotext about how working with a vendor partner network that provides complementary product development solutions can offer education publishers and ed tech…

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Working outside traditional publishing: Supporting foundations, charities and institutions 12:47

1+ y ago12:47

12:47

Rosie Stewart leads a discussion with Tyler Carey and Julie Willis on the ways in which Westchester works with foundations, charities and institutions. This fast-paced and often highly confidential work comes with its own requirements and challenges Find all of our episodes on your favorite podcast platform or at our website.…

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Working outside traditional publishing: Supporting foundations, charities and institutions 12:47

1+ y ago12:47

12:47

Tyler M. Carey and Julie Willis discuss the specific needs publishers of content produced by foundations and institutional organizations require from their pre-press services provider.By Rosie Stewart

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Funding and Policy Impacts for US K-12 Education in 2023 19:42

1+ y ago19:42

19:42

Jay Diskey talks about how federal and state funding, state subject adoption requirements, and other policy initiatives will shape US K-12 education in 2023.By Nicole Tomassi

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STEM Factors - NGSS and Adaptive Assessment 23:37

1+ y ago23:37

23:37

In this episode of Westchester Words, we learn about Laura Cunningham, Content Director, STEM for Westchester Education Services. She discusses her career as an educator and content developer prior to joining Westchester and also explains how the constructs of NGSS and adaptive assessments each help to provide students with learning supports to imp…

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Editorial Processes, Part 2: Working with Freelancers 12:26

1+ y ago12:26

12:26

In this second instalment about editorial processes, Rosie Stewart and Kat Mitchell discuss their experiences of working with freelance editors and proofreaders, including the importance of maintaining open communication, and ways in which editing and proofreading have been affected by the development of digital publishing. Find all of our episodes…

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Editorial Processes, Part 1: Past, Present and Future 17:15

1+ y ago17:15

17:15

Rosie Stewart, Editorial and Pre-press Director at River Editorial, in conversation with Kat Mitchell, Publishing Services Manager at emc design, discussing the relationship between design and editorial mark-up, as well as how proofreading methods and mark-up have changed over the past decade, where we are now, and what the future might look like. …

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The Importance of Reading Aloud 12:27

2y ago12:27

12:27

Managing Director, Rebecca Durose-Croft talks to Literacy Consultant Sarah Loader, about what reading aloud can provide, at what age we can read aloud to our children, and how it can promote a lifelong love of reading. Find all of our episodes on your favorite podcast platform or at our website.By Westchester Education UK and International, and guests

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Help Me Understand: An Introduction to Plain Language 23:59

2y ago23:59

23:59

Deborah Bosley, the founder and principal of The Plain Language Group explains why it’s important for publishers of academic, professional, medical, and scientific content to express information in simple, easy to understand terms that will help them expand their audience to people who have a significant interest or benefit in reading the materials…

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Reading for Pleasure 12:44

2y ago12:44

12:44

Managing Director, Education, Rebecca Durose-Croft talks to Literacy Consultant Sarah Loader, about reading enjoyment in children post-pandemic. Find all of our episodes on your favorite podcast platform or at our website.By Westchester Education UK and International, and guests

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Get to Know Jennifer Cole, Content Director, Literacy, Humanities, and Languages 19:10

2y ago19:10

19:10

Jennifer Cole discusses her career spanning more than two decades in educational publishing. Jennifer shares how her knowledge and experience help her lead her team of literacy and humanities content development professionals to create high-quality educational materials for Westchester's clients.By Nicole Tomassi

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The Use of Video in Educational Material 23:40

2y ago23:40

23:40

Content and Services Director, Rebecca Durose-Croft talks with Simon Haynes, producer and owner of film and video production company S H Creative, about how the use of video in educational materials has changed over the past decade, and what the future of video looks like in the advent of new media. Find all of our episodes on your favorite podcast…

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A Conversation with Cevin Bryerman 18:55

2y ago18:55

18:55

Cevin Bryerman returns to Westchester Words to discuss the 2nd Annual US Book Show, PW's 150th anniversary, and other thoughts about the current state of the publishing industry.By Nicole Tomassi

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Designing Effective Meetings 21:21

2y ago21:21

21:21

Do all the meetings you have on your calendar really need to be there? Linda Secondari can help you answer that question by sharing strategies you can use to make your meetings more effective and less frequent, putting time back in your day to get other items checked off your to-do list.By Nicole Tomassi

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Building Books Better with BISG 20:42

2y ago20:42

20:42

A conversation with Brian O’Leary, Executive Director of Book Industry Study Group about what's on tap for the first BISG Annual Meeting to take place in person for the first time in three years, other initiatives that the group is working on, and more.By Nicole Tomassi

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Signs It Might Be Time to Outsource Your Editorial Services 17:27

2y ago17:27

17:27

A conversation with Julie Willis and Rosie Stewart of River Editorial Services (a Westchester Publishing Services UK company) about when publishers should consider outsourcing editorial services on their projects, and tips for identifying the right company for your requirements.By Nicole Tomassi

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Lessons Learnt in Lockdown 15:29

2y ago15:29

15:29

During the first eighteen months of the pandemic, many schools across the UK were on lockdown, with primary and secondary education taking place in the home environment. As a result there was a greater deal of parental involvement in the education of the children. In this episode, Rebecca Durose-Croft has a conversation with literacy consultant, Sa…

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Westchester Words UK & International - Podcast Trailer 1:10

2y ago1:10

1:10

Find all of our episodes on your favorite podcast platform or at our website.By Westchester Education UK and International, and guests

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Returning to school: The challenges and benefits – A conversation with Sarah Loader, Literacy Consultant 10:57

2y ago10:57

10:57

Rebecca Durose-Croft and Sarah Loader continue their conversation from episode 2, discussing some of the challenges and the benefits of returning to school, for children, parents, and educators. Find all of our episodes on your favorite podcast platform or at our website.By Westchester Education UK and International, and guests

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How a Children’s Book Publisher Remains Nimble and Successful 19:42

2y ago19:42

19:42

Maria Dismondy, Founder and Publisher of Cardinal Rule Press, a children's book publisher whose catalog focuses on realistic fiction titles that embody the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, discusses what inspired her to start the company along with the strategies she and her team have used to help the business grow and remain success…

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Why Career and Technical Education is Gaining Prominence 22:29

2y ago22:29

22:29

Rich Portelance, Founder and CEO of CareerPath explains why there's renewed interest in Career and Technical education, and how vocational education is different now compared to what previous generations of students may remember.By Nicole Tomassi

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How Westchester Education UK Supports Education Publishers and Content Providers 15:34

2+ y ago15:34

15:34

A conversation with Rebecca Durose-Croft, Content and Services Director for Westchester Education UK, about how Westchester partners with education publishers, ed-tech providers, and other education entities to create superior curriculum materials for students and teachers. Find all of our episodes on your favorite podcast platform or at our websit…

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion from a University Press Perspective - An Update 17:30

2+ y ago17:30

17:30

Cathy Felgar, Publishing Operations Director of Princeton University Press returns to the Westchester Words podcast to provide listeners with an update about the Press' ongoing diversity and inclusion initiatives.By Cathy Felgar

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Disability is Part of the DEI Conversation 13:08

2+ y ago13:08

13:08

In this episode, educational publishing professional Andrea Bown discusses her experiences living and working with a visible disability and why it's important for people with disabilities to be included as active participants within education publishing. She also shares why it's important that education content is developed in a manner that fosters…

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How Publishers Can Optimize Their Websites to Improve Sales 22:57

2+ y ago22:57

22:57

Sarah Arbuthnot, Commercial and Partnerships Director for Supadu explains steps publishers can take to create a positive website experience for their customers, helping to generate higher sales volume.By Sarah Arbuthnot

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Creating a Collaborative Community for Students, Teachers, and Families 18:59

2+ y ago18:59

18:59

Nilofer Ali, Resources Manager and DEI Committee Lead, Westchester Education Services and Beau McCoy, Founder and CEO, SOLCademy have a conversation around how education is evolving. They also explore why support and collaboration between all stakeholders—including teachers, administrators, students, and families—is needed more than ever.…

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Westchester Words Season 2 Preview 3:31

2+ y ago3:31

3:31

Nicole Tomassi, Marketing and Conference Manager provides an overview of the topics that will be covered on Season 2 of Westchester Words. In addition, she provides details about the October webinar that is being co-hosted with Publishers Weekly. Visit our websites, https://www.westchesterpublishingservices.com/ and https://www.westchestereducation…

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Career and Technical Education - Creating High-Quality Content 12:46

2+ y ago12:46

12:46

Debbie Allen, Content Director for Career and Technical Education discusses why Westchester Education Services is well-suited to create classroom materials for teachers and students in this area of study.By Debbie Allen, Content Director for Career and Technical Education

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Why Should SEL Concepts be Incorporated into Learning Materials? 10:51

2+ y ago10:51

10:51

Meg Overman, Senior Supervising Editor for Literacy and SEL at Westchester Education Services explains why using SEL experts is key to developing quality content effectively. and that now is the time to incorporate social-emotional learning into core content at every grade level.By Meg Overman

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A Conversation with Dave Bailis, Senior Director of Operations, Westchester Education Services 18:28

2+ y ago18:28

18:28

Dave Bailis, Senior Director of Operations for Westchester Education Services describes his time with the company from joining in an editorial role to leadership of the day-to-day operations of the division, and discusses some of the unique characteristics of the Westchester team that benefit the work developed for their clients.…

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A Discussion About Culturally Responsive Education and Its Importance for UK Educational Content Development 10:37

2+ y ago10:37

10:37

Marquita Celestine, Westchester Education Services UK, asks Kaye Jones, Founder, The Herstorian, and Rebecca Durose-Croft, Content Director and Curriculum Specialist, Westchester Education Services UK to dive into the definition of CRE (Culturally Responsive Education), how it differs from DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion), and explain why CRE…

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Executing the Westchester Education Services Vision 15:01

3y ago15:01

15:01

Kevin J. Gray, President and Chief Content Officer, discusses the launch of the Westchester Education Services division and the successful strategies he has implemented to serve education publishers, ed-tech companies, and industry associations that require curriculum resources.

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The Westchester Education Services Vision 17:28

3y ago17:28

17:28

In this episode, we'll be talking with Paul J. Crecca, President & CEO for Westchester Publishing Services and Westchester Education Services. He’ll be discussing his experience in education publishing, how that inspired him to launch Westchester Education Services, and the strategy that has made the company successful.…

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How Civics Education Relates to Science, Climate Change, and Global Interdependence 19:33

3y ago19:33

19:33

Civics education lost favor in many schools due to an increased emphasis on other subject areas. As recent events have shown, students need to understand the importance of civics. Tim helps us understand the connection that civics education has to Science, climate change, and equity, too. Students who study civics are also more likely to be more in…

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Virtual Shows - Sign of the Times or a Permanent Change? 18:23

3y ago18:23

18:23

As we all start to emerge from the pandemic and people seriously consider meeting more in person than on Zoom, what will this mean for virtual events? Will virtual events still have a place in a post-pandemic society? Cev Bryerman, Publisher and Executive Vice President of Publishers Weekly shares his thoughts about what publishing industry events …

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We’ve Been on Your Side of the Desk 19:33

3y ago19:33

19:33

Tyler M. Carey, Chief Revenue Officer, Terry Colosimo, Director of Operations and Susan Baker, Director of Editorial Services at Westchester Publishing Services discuss how their experience working for publishers helps them and their teams resolve workflow challenges for our clients.By Westchester Publishing Services

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What the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Means for Education Companies 15:45

3y ago15:45

15:45

Kevin Gray and Sara Kloek, Senior Director of Education Policy at SIIA (the trade association for the ed-tech industry) discuss the ARP, its allocations, and its impact on the ed-tech and education publishing industries.By Kevin J. Gray, President and Chief Content Officer of Westchester Education Services and Sara Kloek, Senior Director of Education Policy at SIIA

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Culturally Responsive Education in the US and the UK 20:57

3y ago20:57

20:57

The term Culturally Responsive Education is becoming more widely used, but there are still questions about what it is. In this episode, Sam Tucker, CRE Team Lead, has a conversation with Kaye Jones, founder of The Herstorian, about the differences in culturally responsive education in the US and the UK, and how the need for educational materials th…

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Publishing Now ’21 Audio Excerpts - What’s Next for the Industry? 21:38

3y ago21:38

21:38

In this final audio excerpt from the Publishing Now ’21: Looking Forward webinar, co-hosted by Westchester Publishing Services and Publishers Weekly on April 6, you’ll hear from Dominique Raccah, CEO & Publishers Sourcebooks, Cathy Felgar, Publishing Operations Director at Princeton University Press, Tom Chalmers, Managing Director, Legend Times an…

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