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Conner Pesek | none
How to use your passion and interests to create a career right out of High School
Conner Pesek, a graduating HS Senior from Alpha HS, founded by MacKenzie Price, delves into the topic of using passion and interests to forge a career straight out of High School. Exploring how aligning your interests with your career path can lead to fulfilling opportunities, Conner sheds light on the importance of pursuing what you…
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Jessica Lahey | self
What can my kids learn from failure?
Writer and speaker Jessica Lahey, known for her work with The Atlantic and The Washington Post, delves into the importance of learning from failure. Drawing from her extensive experience as an educator, Jessica emphasizes the valuable lessons children can gain from setbacks and how parents can support this growth.
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Byron | Alpha School
Daily life for an Alpha School student
Student at Alpha School, Byron, shares insights into the daily life of an Alpha School student. Discover how navigating the challenges of academic life can shape a student's experience and perspective. Join Byron as he sheds light on the unique aspects of student life at Alpha School in this engaging discussion.
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Shahar Link | Mindspire Tutoring & Test Prep
Three reasons why standardized tests still matter
Shahar Link, CEO and Founder of Mindspire Tutoring & Test Prep, delves into the importance of standardized tests in education. A high GPA may not reflect actual achievement due to grade inflation in today's educational landscape. However, standardized tests provide a more objective measure, helping schools assess a student's ability regardless of background. Today, Shahar…
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Ron Kerbs | Kidas
Safely fostering your child’s interest in eSports
Ron Kerbs, Founder and CEO of Kidas, delves into online safety for children. While many parents worry about online gaming's impact on their children, eSports, a competitive gaming scene, offers surprising benefits. From fostering teamwork and communication to developing leadership skills, eSports can be a positive outlet for children. Today, Ron discusses how to safely…
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Kelly Davenport | Freire Schools
What “The Power of Yet” can do for teachers
Kelly Davenport, CEO and Network Founder at Freire Schools, delves into the power of ‘yet’ for kids and teachers. In a standards-based environment, all students are expected to achieve mastery in certain subjects. However different students learn at different paces, which is where the power of yet comes in handy, allowing students multiple chances to…
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Ben Farrell | New England Innovation Academy
Is your school’s curriculum right for your child? — Ben Farrell // New England Innovation Academy
Parents today have a plethora of educational options for their children, ranging from private schools to personalized AI tutors. It's an opportune time for parents to explore alternative, more holistic approaches to education that align with their children's needs, interests, and aspirations. Today, Ben discusses how to figure out which school's curriculum is right for…
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Dr. Coral Hoh | Dysolve
Dispelling Dyslexia Myths — Dr. Coral Hoh // Dysolve
Dr. Coral Hoh, Co-Founder and Clinical Linguist at Dysolve, delves into dyslexia and student support. Dyslexia is commonly perceived as an uncorrectable, lifelong condition that individuals simply need to cope with. Yet, the concept of neuroplasticity and brain reorganization challenge this notion as breakthrough interventions like Dysolve’s continue to enable students to overcome their processing…
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Dr. Babak Mostaghimi | Gwinnett County Public Schools
AI in education — Dr. Babak Mostaghimi // Gwinnett County Public Schools
Dr. Babak Mostaghimi, Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Education and Student Support at Gwinnett County Public Schools, delves into the use of AI in public school education. Every profession will likely be impacted by AI, with many of us already using AI tools in our current jobs. To ensure students are future-ready for a world changing…
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