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Classroom Conversations

Episode 609: Health Barriers to Learning Series: What is an Asthma-friendly School?

More than 12% of Georgia’s school-age children are affected by asthma. In the continuation of our Health Barriers to Learning series, we explore this often overlooked problem in our schools and learn how the creation of asthma-friendly spaces can improve student learning. Join us in conversation with Dr. Maisha Otway, principal at College Park Elementary, and Daija Norwood, fifth-grade teacher at High Point Elementary, to learn more about asthma-friendly practices.

 

May 21, 2025
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  • Ashley Mengwasser and
  • Tori Thompson
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Classroom Conversations

Episode 607: A Top Issue to Watch in Schools: The Importance of Showing Up

Be present and accounted for in learning the strategies that address chronic absenteeism. Hear Dr. Duke Bradley III (superintendent, Newton County Schools) and Dr. Dana Rickman (president and CEO, GPEE) as they discuss how to improve student attendance.

April 8, 2025
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  • Ashley Mengwasser and
  • Tori Thompson
Classroom Conversations
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Classroom Conversations

Episode 603: Health Barriers to Learning Series: The Impact of a School-based Health Center in Rural Georgia

A school nurse and a teacher work together to overcome a major barrier to learning: access to health services. Join us for the kickoff of our special series of episodes on Health Barriers to Learning with guests Amanda Dubreuiel and Shannon Bynum of Ben Hill County Middle School. 

 

February 11, 2025
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  • Ashley Mengwasser and
  • Tori Thompson
Dr. Afibee Thomas and Caitlin Tripp in Classroom Conversations
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Classroom Conversations

Episode 509: School Social Workers: Teachers' and Students' First Line of Defense

When it comes to student learning, we need to assess the full picture. School social workers are an integral part of this whole child approach. Join us in conversation with Dr. Abifee Thomas and Caitlin Tripp of Atlanta Public Schools to learn more!

October 7, 2024
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  • Ashley Mengwasser and
  • Tori Thompson
Chuck Gardner and Dr. Grant Rivera in Classroom Conversations
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Classroom Conversations

Episode 419: Leadership Series: School Safety

Support learning by supporting school safety! Join us in conversation with Dr. Grant Rivera and Chuck Gardner of Marietta City Schools to learn more.

January 24, 2024
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  • Ashley Mengwasser and
  • Tori Thompson
Laura Bucio and Nikki Huckaby in Classroom Conversations
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Classroom Conversations

Episode 418: Family Engagement: Essential for Student Success

How can we build connections between families and schools that benefit our students? Join us in conversation with Laura Bucio and Nikki Huckaby of Rome City Schools to learn more!

January 10, 2024
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  • Ashley Mengwasser and
  • Tori Thompson
Jacob Runyon and Marcella Baker in Classroom Conversations
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Classroom Conversations

Episode 413: Building A School Community: Feeling Connected To A Home Away From Home

Want to create a vibrant school community to help your students engage in learning? Join us in conversation with Jacob Runyon and Marcella Baker of Paulding County to learn more!

November 8, 2023
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  • Ashley Mengwasser and
  • Tori Thompson
Laura Lambert and Vanessa Ellis in Classroom Conversations
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Classroom Conversations

Episode 412: Starting Middle And High School: Encouraging Students To Blaze Their Own Paths

How can we better support our students starting middle and high school? Join us in conversation with Newton County's Laura Lambert and Muscogee County's Vanessa Ellis to get some transformative tips!

October 31, 2023
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  • Ashley Mengwasser and
  • Tori Thompson
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Salvation South

This One's For the Teachers

Ask anyone the question, who taught you how to do that thing you love to do? The answer will often be something like, "There was this one teacher who really believed in me and didn’t give up on me." Today, Salvation South editor Chuck Reece wants to celebrate every school teacher listening, who never give up on their students.

August 10, 2023
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  • Chuck Reece and
  • Jake Cook
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Education Matters

Your 2019 Back-To-School Teacher Toolkit

Gear up for a great year with fresh ideas, resources, and activities for the classroom!

August 2, 2019
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  • Mary Anne Lane
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Georgia Works

2014's Job Market No No's!

You want the good news

September 11, 2014
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  • Jessica Forkel
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Georgia Works

7 Careers Where You Can Make $40/Hour!

Everyone wants a high

July 8, 2014
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  • Jessica Forkel
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Georgia Works

Starbucks Offers Employees FREE Tuition!

It was announced this

June 18, 2014
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  • Jessica Forkel
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Georgia Works

No Degree? No Problem!

So, you never finished

May 19, 2014
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  • Jessica Forkel
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5 Tips on How to Get Back into the School Zone

September 3, 2013
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  • Rosemary Jean-Louis
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July 26, 2013
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  • Heather Neal

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