Educviii With Dr. Jefferson
EDUCVIII with Dr. Jefferson is the talk show that makes the connections between research, policies, and practitioners that are too often missing from the American education system.
- Update frequency
- every 4 days
- Episodes
- 71
- Years Active
- 2014 - 2015
Science Research and Robotics-Educviii: Technology and Robotics
Michael Howay is a technology teacher and adviser to the Robotics Club. 9th grader James Gilbert is a member of that club. Together, they talk about the field of robotics, and it's limitless possib…
Tue 10 Jun 2014
Science Research and Robotics-Educviii: Science Research
Dr. Paul Lichman is an adviser to an award-winning science research program. Cindy Sosa is one of the students enrolled in the program. They talk about this unique program and the challenges it of…
Tue 10 Jun 2014
A Conversation with Scholar-Athletes-Educviii: Veronica Harris and Jonathan Guevarra
In part two, we meet Jonathan and Veronica, who are also successful student athletes. Veronica plays volleyball and is a cheerleader, while Jonathan plays baseball. Both are also headed to colleg…
Thu 29 May 2014
A Conversation with Scholar-Athletes-Educviii: Carina Escobar and Albert Rivas
Both Carina and Albert have managed to balance their athletic pursuits with their academic success. Carina is a multi-sport athlete, as well as the class salutatorian, while Albert is the scholar at…
Thu 29 May 2014
English Language Learners (ELLs)-Educviii: Pierre Rancy and English Language Learners
Mr. Rancy earned his first degree in French Literature and Philosophy. He has worked as the English as a Second Language (ESL) Instructional Supervisor for the East Ramapo School District, Director o…
Thu 22 May 2014
Educating At Risk Youth-Educviii: Elizabeth Power
Elizabeth Power is CEO of E-Power and Associates INC. Her work consists of using learning to reduce the time, cost and trauma of healing for everyone involved; the people who provide the services, …
Wed 21 May 2014
Educating At Risk Youth-Educviii: Susan Kornblit Strom
Susan Kornblit Strom is author of BORN ANGRY and is a high school teacher in Lancaster California. She has been working in the mental health field for over 20 years. Her second book, BORN ANGRY TOO …
Wed 21 May 2014
Corporate World's Impact on Public Education-Educviii: John Kuhn
In his book Fear and Learning in America, John Kuhn laid bare the scare tactics at the root of the modern school "reform" movement. Kuhn conveys a deeply held passion for the mission and promise of p…
Tue 20 May 2014
Corporate World's Impact on Public Education-Educviii: Stan Karp
Today's guests lend their expertise on topics related to the corporate world's impact on public education. Stan Karp is the Director of the Secondary Reform Project for New Jersey's Education Law Ce…
Tue 20 May 2014
Music and the Brain-Educviii: Music and the Brain
Lisha Lercari is the creator and program director of Music and the Brain. Lisa Beatty is it's program manager. We will find out about the inspirations for the creation of this amazing program, and h…
Thu 08 May 2014
Music and the Brain-Educviii: Music and the Brain in the Classroom
In part two, we are joined by music teacher Sharon Golub, who teaches MATB. Ms. Golub is committed to making music an integral part of the curriculum. We'll hear about the positive effect this pro…
Thu 08 May 2014
Attention Deficit (ADHD)-Educviii: Veronica Schauder
Ms. Schauder discusses executive function and how it relates to attention differences. She will also discuss the role of the parent in pinpointing problem areas, and how they can help their children…
Thu 17 Apr 2014
Attention Deficit (ADHD)-Educviii: Dr. Bilal Polson
Dr. Polson gives us a better understanding of what ADD and ADHD are, and talks about some of the misconceptions are about attention differences.
Thu 17 Apr 2014
Art and Music Education-Educviii: Gregory Singer
April is poetry month, and our second guest Gregory Singer has created a form of poetry that brings art and music education to new heights. We will hear some of his work in this segment.
Thu 10 Apr 2014
Art and Music Education-Educviii: Kelvin Jenkins
Our first guest Kelvin Jenkins is a musician, artist, teacher, and the director for art and music for the Uniondale School District in New York. He discusses the importance of keeping the arts part o…
Thu 10 Apr 2014
Creative Writing-Educvii: Laura Michelle Thomas
Did you know there is no such thing as writer's block? Ms. Thomas takes us inside the creative writing process, and talks about how her company fosters the development of young writers.
Wed 02 Apr 2014
Creative Writing-Educviii: Clifford Schrage Jr
Clifford discusses his work with young writers, and gives tips on developing your creative writing skills.
Wed 02 Apr 2014
School Health-Educviii: School Health
Jon and Sylvia discuss some of the challenges school nurses face in today's educational system, and steps parents can take to keep their kids healthy and in class.
Wed 19 Feb 2014
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