Real educators Terri and Sandy discuss relevant and current topics in schools like teenage depression, vaping, the pandemic, teaching financial skills and more. They offer ideas and tips to help your child.
Two top influencers present a book review of Terri Friedlander’s soon to be released novel, Diamonds and Drugs
4 Mar 2022
Discussing the need for foreign language literacy and offering some ways to deal with test anxiety
Sandy and Terri discuss why foreign language literacy is an important life skill but often an area where students struggle. In part 2, they address high stakes testing and how to deal with rampant test anxiety.
11 Feb 2022
Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs growth and impact on student success
Sandy and Terri explore the growth of CTE programs in middle and high schools across the country and describe some of the unique benefits to the students who participate.
7 Jan 2022
Improving reading skills through Literacy Week and helping to create better readers.
Terri and Sandy discuss the upcoming event in schools called Literacy Week. They also offer tips and ideas to make reading fun.
9 Dec 2021
Teachers leaving the profession
Terri and Sandy discuss the November Michigan school shooting at Oxford HS. They also examine why one in four teachers are leaving the profession following issues with disruptive student behavior after the pandemic.
5 Nov 2021
Discussion of the Facebook whistleblower, the crisis of cyber bullying, and ways to combat bullying
Sandy and Terri review the Facebook whistleblower’s testimony of how the platform values profit over safety. They discuss the rebranding of Facebook to ‘Meta” and its goals for creating a “metaverse.” They also share some stories of bullying at school, share ideas like student-run Anti-bullying clubs, and discuss the crisis of cyber bullying.
8 Oct 2021
TikTok Challenges and tips for Red Ribbon Week
Real educators Terri and Sandy review some of the dangerous TikTok challenges and then offer some tips for Red Ribbon Week’s drug prevention and awareness.
5 Sept 2021
Teaching 9/11 is still relevant in the classroom, especially on the 20th anniversary.
Real Educators Terri and Sandy discuss the historical tragic events of September 11, 2001. They explain how lives were changed, and the importance of teaching students to Never Forget.
4 Aug 2021
Teaching the importance of respect and debating if ambition can be taught
Real educators Terri and Sandy discuss why it’s important to teach respect, introduce conscious discipline, and debate whether ambition can be taught
7 Jun 2021
Suggestions to beat the ‘summer slide’ and reasons to try a WiFi free week for a digital detox
Real educators Terri and Sandy present ideas to help prevent the ‘summer slide’ and keep your children engaged in reading and writing outside the classroom. They also propose reasons why a WiFi free week during the break can be challenging but worthwhile.
3 May 2021
Appreciating mothers and offering ways to foster parent teacher relationships with mutual respect.
Real educators Terri and Sandy discuss the ironic overlap of Mother’s Day and Teacher Appreciation Week. While parents are to parent and educators are to educate, they offer ways to foster those critical parent teacher relationships and talk about different parenting styles.
7 Apr 2021
Social media addiction of teens and tips for parents.
Terri and Sandy discuss social media apps that let teens do it all, including sexting, dating, and sharing racy pictures. They offer tips for parents on what apps to be aware of and how to keep their children safe.
2 Mar 2021
The debate of arming teachers in the classroom.
Special guest Kyle Savage, Treasurer of the Brevard Federation of Teachers, joins Terri and Sandy to discuss the debate of arming teachers. Also they review the legislation in response to the mass shooting on February 14th, 2018 in Parkland Florida.
4 Feb 2021
Teenage depression & Suicide prevention
In this podcast, Terri & Sandy discuss ways to recognize signs of teenage depression, introduce resources and suicide prevention strategies.
5 Jan 2021
Update; The pandemic in schools and vaping crisis among adolescents.
Real Educators Terri & Sandy discuss how the pandemic has affected schools and also address the latest vaping trends.
11 Dec 2020
Why it’s important to teach students Financial Skills early
Real Educators Terri and Sandy discuss the importance of teaching students Financial Skills early. They offer ideas and tips to help you and your child.
18 Nov 2020
How to improve student writing skills
Real Educators Terri & Sandy discuss the need for students at all grade levels to continue to improve their writing skills. They discuss why it is important, and how to help your child.
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