edu-Me
edu-Me is bridging the gap between parents and schools. We will discuss everything from how to volunteer to what you need to know about your child's high school years to surviving the holidays. Our goal is to empower you to become a well-versed partner in your schools. Each episode will help us work together to educate them better. Join us every other week for an exciting new episode!
Episodes
101 episodes
Recognize Teachers!
Often we forget to recognize our teachers, especially in middle and high school. They work long hours grading, planning, and providing academic and emotional support. They also do not receive the compensation they deserve. So, we n...
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Episode 99
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11:01
And Now it's Time for Final Exams
The end of the grading period is upon us. It's only one more but important round of tests, but your child is burnt out and unmotivated. They just can't muster up the energy to keep going. What you need is to help them with that last push to get...
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Episode 98
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12:30
Here Come the Holidays!
And we're back. The holidays are here and the madness will soon begin. This year, though, can be different. In this edu-sode, we share how to make the holidays less stressful, more productive, and enjoyable for everyone, including you. ...
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Episode 97
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10:51
Reward and Punishment
It is inevitable that our children will behave in a way that either needs to be rewarded or corrected. That's just the nature of growing and learning. But how we react and handle it is entirely in our control. In this edu-sode we discus...
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Episode 96
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11:30
Study Habits and Academic Success
Finding good study habits can be difficult for your child. Each child learns differently and in various circumstances. And while in the classroom, teachers are limited in their ability to reach every student's learning styles, parents can provi...
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Episode 92
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10:32
No More Bullies in Schools
Many children are bullied at some point during their school years. Let's face it, even as adults, we face them. There are strategies that we can use to help our children manage bullies in school by asking our children what is being said...
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Episode 94
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11:11
Access School Resources
School curriculum is designed to reach the maximum number of students in a classroom. However, what about those children who are at the extreme ends of the spectrum? The child who is struggling to grasp a concept or the one who grasps it so eas...
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Episode 93
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10:35
Be Klassly in the Clasroom
What is the best way to communicate with your child's school? In the last edu-Sode, we discussed various ways to communicate. We all realize that this is the key to enhancing student success. This week, we are specifically di...
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Episode 92
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15:14
Communicate, Communicate, Communicate!
Communication is the best way to ensure that our children are receiving the support they need from their team of teachers, parents, and administrators. But how do we do it effectively? Who should be at the 'table' to discuss a particula...
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Episode 91
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11:23
Orientation for Orientation
Orientation or Open House is just around the corner. It's an exciting yet overwhelming time of the year. What is your routine with your child? Do you stay back and get caught up on tasks? Do you send your child alone? Do you know what's...
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Episode 90
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17:13
Children Deserve Better
My heart is heavy with sadness and anger this week. I cannot get these mass shootings out of my mind. It's been all-consuming and inconceivable that we are unwilling to have a conversation to find a way to save people.I'm all for your 2...
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Episode 89
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13:32
Teacher Retention is Everyone's Responsibility
Let's face it. Teachers are the most underappreciated group of professionals in our country. They are continuously scrutinized, overworked, and bombarded from all sides. Yet, they are the most resilient, caring, and empathetic people who deeply...
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Episode 88
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32:01
What's Your Plan B in Education?
Parents have learned a lot about how to best meet their children's educational needs over the past few years. What is the best environment. What is the best time of day for maximizing comprehension. What are the resources that best equip their ...
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Episode 87
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38:48
Equal Access for All with Dr. Hokehe Eko
So often we look at a child who is misbehaving and immediately think, "Wow, they need some help, maybe even medication." Or, "Surely they know better."It's an unfortunate part of how we make assumptions about people and their actions.&n...
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Episode 86
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32:19
Indi's Journey (Encore episode)
In light of the recent anti-LGBTQ bills in states throughout the country, it seems only appropriate to have an encore presentation of Indi's journey. My son, India, was always quiet, shy, but highly accomplished. He is kind. He is ...
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Episode 85
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34:52
Thriving and Exceling in School
It sounds overwhelming to expect our children to thrive and excel in schools right now. Even though the world seems to be getting back to some normalcy, our children are still reeling from the aftermath of two years of uncertainty, hybrid class...
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Episode 84
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15:35
Improving the US Education System
We all have an opinion on what we would like to change in our education system. Things that would simplify the process and increase student productivity and success. This episode focuses on Punam's strategies for improving the US education syst...
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Episode 83
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23:01
Teachers are Our Teammates
Teachers are our teammates. They go to school each day with the motivation to impart knowledge to our children. They work long hours teaching, grading, understanding curricula, and helping guide our children. Ryan Pelkey, teacher ex...
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Episode 82
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34:16
Books, Music, and Controversy
Trigger episode. The temperature is rising, again. The discussion of banning books is back in the spotlight and it seems the conversation is hitting its peak. This episode discusses the negative impact of banning books on our child...
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Episode 81
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21:55
Tapping for your Health with Dr. Katie Nall
If you've never heard of tapping, then Dr. Nall is about to enlighten you. She holds degrees in mathematics, statistics, computer science, and math education but has found her passion in tapping and has been tapping for years. In our interview,...
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Episode 80
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34:46
2022, Let's Be Real
Let's face it: the last 2 years have been challenging and we feel like we are floating in the ocean trying to find our North Star.In the first episode of the year, I share several updates and thoughts to a mentally strong year ahead.
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Episode 79
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16:19
What is Critical Race Theory?
CRT has been a hot-button topic the past year, especially since the death of George Floyd. But what is it? Why is so controversial? In my research, I learned that CRT is a legal term that studies the implementation of systems related to...
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Episode 78
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39:27
Let's Love Math
Is loving math an oxymoron for you? It is for so many of us, including, at times, me. But Allison Dillard and Nicole Thompson are in the studio this week to discuss how math is not only a skill but a mindset for how we teach our children about ...
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Episode 77
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39:05