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Sometimes, your child forgets to share the notes from their backpack that tell you everything that’s happening at their school. On Notes from the Backpack: A PTA Podcast, we give you the ins...
From addressing climate change to destigmatizing mental health, young people are stepping up as leaders to create a better world. Our hosts...
It’s time to think creatively about school reform! Co-CEO of Transcend Education Aylon Samouha joined the show to share the latest in school...
How can families partner with schools to ensure their children are enjoying nutritious meals? Our hosts talked with Briana Webster-Campbell,...
Innovations in rural schools are paving the way for more successful futures for our youth! Tune in as Michael Gonzalez, executive director o...
How is the political climate shaping the curricula in schools today? From book bans to censorship, our guest Denise Forte, president and CEO...
From supplemental instruction to grade skipping, there are options when it comes to challenging our most advanced learners, but these opport...
How do teachers find the most effective ways to engage families? Teachers often learn from their colleagues and even their own experiences a...
As new state and local laws target LGBTQ+ students, what can families do to ensure schools treat all students with care and empathy? Teen tr...
Friendships are a cornerstone of childhood, but some kids have an easier time making friends than others. We talked to psychologist, author...
Many parents feel unsure when they should start talking to their children about addiction and even more uncertain about what to say. In this...
There is so much children can learn from the great outdoors! We spoke with Bianca Myrick, executive director of the Virginia Association of...
Choosing a summer program that is fun, educational and affordable is no easy task. Brodrick Clarke, VP of Programs at the National Summer Le...
When our kids talk about the latest social media trends, it can feel like they’re speaking a foreign language. Founder and CEO of the Social...
While segregation may seem like a thing of the past, it’s still a major issue affecting our schools today. We spoke with Stefan Lallinger, e...
We often ask kids what they want to be when they grow up, but how often do we help them figure out the answer? We invited Jean Eddy, Executi...
Is your school district prioritizing Family-School Partnerships? The Director of Family-School Partnerships at Colorado Department of Educat...
What does it mean to be an advocate for all children and how can you jumpstart your own advocacy journey? We discussed the answers to these...
Since the start of 2020, it feels like we’ve experienced—or witnessed—one crisis after another. How should we talk with our children about t...
Do you start sweating when your kids ask for help with math homework? Lots of parents struggle with math anxiety—our child’s and our own—but...
What goes into a school rating? School ratings often leave families feeling confused, wondering what a singular number tells them about the...
School transitions can be hard—and not just for the kids, but for parents, too! Our guest, child development expert and author, Deborah Farm...
Our nation is facing an adolescent mental health crisis. Teens are struggling in the classroom and at home. Our guest, Instructional Support...
Since the pandemic began, the phrase “learning loss” has become a frequently used term in the education field. What kind of “learning loss”...
In the last few years, teachers have faced unprecedented challenges that have left a lot of them feeling burnt out. Experienced educator and...
Fostering motivation is an important part of a teacher’s job. Larry Ferlazzo, veteran high school teacher and Education Week writer, shares...
The college admissions process was stressful enough before the pandemic, now it’s more confusing than ever. Ffiona Rees, board chair of the...
What do your kids know about money? Jen Hemphill, host of the podcast, Her Dinero Matters, shares tips from her experience as an accredited...
Most people can count on one hand the number of Black teachers they had during their schooling. Our guest Sharif El-Mekki is working to chan...
Parents can often feel overwhelmed when they receive their child’s test scores. What do the scores mean and do they even matter? Dr. Andrew...
Whether your child is transitioning to a new school or a new country, change can be hard. We can learn a lot from military families who expe...
Celebrity chef, Duff Goldman, joins the show to help you and your family have a blast in the kitchen. Duff shares tips for teaching your kid...
From people who mispronounce your child’s name to teachers who expect them to explain your family’s holiday traditions to the class, your ch...
Help your child channel their frustrations into social action! This week, our hosts chatted with author and founder of 1000 Black Girl Books...
How can schools do a better job affirming children’s racial identities? Dr. Shawn Jones, psychologist and professor at the Virginia Commonwe...
From the cyberbullying risks to dangerous social media challenges, many parents feel terrified when their child enters the world of social m...
What life skills does your child need to thrive? There’s a lot of learning happening in schools that goes beyond academics. Karen Van Ausdal...
As we enter our second Back-to-School season filled with COVID-19 safety precautions, it’s vital that you stay informed. We invited a specia...
Did your last power struggle with your child leave you feeling burnt out? What if we shifted our mindset around parenting, and stopped tryin...
Let’s start talking about mental health! For too long, we’ve stigmatized mental health issues and it’s time to have open conversations with...
Is your teenager so stressed you worry they’re on the brink of burning out? Teens are still facing the typical pressures of navigating frien...
How can we prepare to meet every child’s needs as they return to school? We spoke with National School Psychologist of the Year, Chandrai Ja...
Teens experience mental health issues at alarming rates. How can you tell if it’s typical teenage angst or something more serious? If your t...
It’s time to rewind! Join our hosts Helen & LaWanda as they look back on highlights from our first three seasons. They discuss some of their...
You may not be aware, but every school has LGBTQ youth and families. Is your PTA using inclusive language and offering affirming programs an...
When you think of parent teacher partnerships, conferences and report cards might come to mind, but what if we made family engagement more f...
Raising a teenager can be difficult—even under normal circumstances—and COVID-19 has added new challenges. We talked to Dr. Lisa Damour, ado...
Parents dread getting a call from their child’s principal’s office. But maybe It’s time to shift our mindset and think of principals as part...
Do you want to talk to your kids about race and racism, but not sure where to start? We spoke to Melissa Giraud and Andrew Grant-Thomas, fou...
What can families do to address bullying and how can schools act proactively to prevent bullying altogether? We talked with Dr. Deborah Temk...
You probably find yourself thinking a lot about your child’s academics, but what about their engagement in the arts? We interviewed Julian B...