Let Me Add To That...
Nearly 2 million students and 80 school districts make up the Los Angeles County education system – as you can imagine, the experiences, the success and the challenges vary from district to district as it does student to student. The Let Me Add to That Podcast, presented by the Los Angeles Office of Education will feature education experts including superintendents, administrators, teachers and students themselves who will highlight various hot topics that the county faces on a day-to-day basis. Let Me Add to That is titled and modeled after the inclusion of different perspectives, experiences and challenges and new episodes will be released on the first Wednesday of every month.
Let Me Add To That...
Latest Episodes
Supporting Foster Youth in Los Angeles County
In recognition of National Foster Care Month, this episode centers the experiences, challenges and needs of foster youth across Los Angeles County. Leading this conversation is Dr. La Shona Jenkins, Director of Foster Youth Services...
Why STEM Education Matters Now More Than Ever
STEM education has expanded beyond its traditional focus to include creativity, design thinking and real-world problem solving, often referred to as STEAM. But what does this evolution look like in practice for our education communities?...
Every Ability Belongs: What Inclusive Education Makes Possible
"Every Ability Belongs” celebrates the power of inclusive education and the students who remind us what’s possible when learning environments are designed with belonging at the center.In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Jovan Jacobs, Di...
Is Social Media the Bad Guy?
Social media gets blamed for a lot—but is it really the bad guy? In this episode, we’re talking honestly about how social media shows up in students’ lives and why it’s not as simple as labeling it “good” or “bad.” While it can spark creativity...