Why? I'm delighted you asked!

To allow more time to complete a couple of curriculum programs for Christian schools and home educators! It's been a great privilege to work with Ken Davis on a communications course for high school students. I'm excitedly anticipating announcing more details in the near future!

Another is a character and faith formation program for middle school and high school students.

In the meantime, keep up with what's going on by subscribing to Hi(Impact) at https://www.stephaniepresents.com/ where you can also find information on speaking engagements.

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With humor and hard-earned wisdom, Gina shares on topics including, but certainly not limited to:

• Considerations for starting a cooperative
• Strengths and weaknesses of a Birth-12th grade cooperative
• Insurance, liability, and non-profit status
• Preparing for transitions and avoiding brain-drain
• Advantages for children when people build programs together

Whether you're a new or veteran home educator, you'll be enriched and equipped to be a vital part of your home education community.

Connect with Gina at https://www.ginaprosch.com/ and at https://onlyschoolers.com/

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Gina Prosch proves you are, in spite of what someone once told her!

Artist, speaker, author, teacher, and home educator, Gina shares tremendous insights in today's episode. Our conversation opens with Gina sharing the perspective of what it's like to homeschool in a one-child family. From navigating how to handle friends' siblings to discrediting the idea "onlies" are automatically spoiled, Gina's insights are valuable for every parent.

Gina also dives into:

• What you need to discard as a home educating parent
• Socialization
• Preparing for the journey to change or end
• Grace as family dynamics change

As an author, Gina shares the backstory for her books, Finding Joy; This Day's Joy; and Joy: You Find What You Look For. What brought her laughter one day turned into a decade of purposefully finding joy every single day and writing about it.

You'll be encouraged and inspired in this warm, engaging, and delightful conversation!

To learn more about Gina, including speaking engagements, visit her website at: https://www.ginaprosch.com/

To benefit from Gina's insights on home education, visit https://onlyschoolers.com/

While you're visiting Gina's sites, hop over to https://www.stephaniepresents.com/podcast.

Learn about the work I'm doing to support Christian education, women, and families.

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Ruth addresses issues such as:

• the insufficiency of internet filters
• how to deal with any of your own struggles and failures in this area
• adopting a proactive rather than reactive approach
• covering every conversation with your children with love, grace, forgiveness, and hope
• and more!

Resources Ruth suggests in this episode include:

https://www.focusonthefamily.com/

https://puredesire.org/

https://www.covenanteyes.com/

https://culturereframed.org/

https://www.defendyoungminds.com/

Connect with Ruth on her website,

https://www.ruthhovsepian.com/

Ruth is a speaker, author, and podcaster who shares her addiction and sobriety journey to help others facing addictions or strongholds. Ruth went through an acrimonious separation and divorce when her three children were young; the youngest was five months old. She raised them on her own, struggling to put food on the table, went back to school, got a job in IT, and made her way to the top, only to lose her job and, along with it, her identity.

During those dark 15 years she lived a double life, one as a successful businesswoman and mum and the second as a "party girl." Looking back at the party years sends shivers down her spine; she lived a dangerous and life-threatening lifestyle.

Ruth is now eight years sober. With sobriety came a new beginning and renewal in her walk with God. She published her first book, 100 Days of Prayer: A Journey Into Deeper Intimacy with GOD, in 2022. A new book, The Ultimate Conversation: Is That You, GOD? released in June, 2023. She shares her life story to help others write their own stories.

Ruth hosts a podcast, "Out of the Darkness with Ruth Hovsepian," showcasing transformational stories of recovery and healing from traumas and addiction.

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It is an absolutely necessary one for parents and educators to be proactive and prepared to face.

Guest Ruth Hovsepian brings the reality of porn's accessibility and harms to light in Part 1 of our conversation.

Ruth shares statistics such as only 1 in 10 teens considers viewing porn as a bad thing, and she details five specific ways porn harms children.

You can connect with Ruth on her website, https://www.ruthhovsepian.com/

Ruth is a speaker, author, and podcaster who shares her addiction and sobriety journey as a speaker to help others facing addictions or strongholds. Ruth went through an acrimonious separation and divorce when her three children were young; the youngest was five months old. She raised them on her own, struggling to put food on the table, went back to school, got a job in IT, and made her way to the top, only to lose her job and, along with it, her identity.

During those 15 dark years, she lived a double life, one as a successful businesswoman and mum and the second as a "party girl.” Looking back at the party years sends shivers down her spine; she lived a dangerous and life-threatening lifestyle.

Ruth is now eight years sober. With sobriety came a new beginning and renewal in her walk with God. She published her first book, 100 Days of Prayer: A Journey Into Deeper Intimacy with GOD, in 2022. A new book, The Ultimate Conversation: Is That You, GOD? released in June, 2023. She shares her life story to help others write their own stories.

Ruth hosts a podcast, "Out of the Darkness with Ruth Hovsepian," showcasing transformational stories of recovery and healing from traumas and addictions.

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How does a school handle the different beliefs which students and parents bring?

How can a teacher weave critical thinking into every course?

Jenni Ford, veteran educator, academic advisor, and department dean, continues to share insights on these topics and more in Part 2 of our conversation.

Listen in and be encouraged and empowered!

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• best practices such as "Don't work harder than your students"
• importance of parental involvement for all students
• the University-Model school
• technology in & outside the classroom, from AI to math apps that work out problems step by step
• learning from your students

You'll be inspired and informed in Part 1 of this interview. You'll hear Jenni's heart for nurturing great relationships with students and parents and providing a quality education that will serve students for life.

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Neither is keeping current on what's happening in the youth culture.

Will you bring up a subject too soon or too late? How can you be proactive and not reactive? How can you engage in a conversation that feels like an engaging dialogue for a youth and not a lecture to endure?

With music, videos, movies, and shows streaming from a billion different people and sources around the world, how can you possibly keep up with the lyrics, messages, and movements?

You can't! That's why Axis is the research assistant and conversation aide you need.

In the second part of my interview with Kelli Rankin, you'll learn how Axis is helping parents, educators, youth pastors, and caring adults guide young people to apply Biblical wisdom to today's world.

A sampling of the resources Axis provides are:

• "How to Talk to Gen Z about Gender and Sexuality"
• Quick read blog articles
• Facebook group for parents
• Weekly newsletter, "The Culture Translator"
• Deeper dives into topics through Courses

Parents, teachers, youth pastors, and caring adults are using these resources to grow their awareness and empower themselves to be proactive and not reactive.

You can be equipped to start and continue conversations with the youth in your life on issues that matter -- in the moment and for eternity!

Visit Axis and consider becoming a donor to help keep these resources coming!

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That's right!

The Axis organization is a storehouse of up-to-date research-based resources empowering parents, pastors, educators, and others to build a life-long faith in the young people they love, mentor, teach, and pastor.

How? One conversation at a time!

In the first episode of a two-part interview with Kelli Rankin of Axis, you'll hear about resources like:

• The Culture Translator -- a weekly newsletter keeping you up current on the music, movies, TV shows, and social media trends impacting youth
• Parent guides -- a powerful tool equipping adults with information and discussion aids on numerous topics including mental health, technology, bullying, and more
• The Culture Translator podcast -- an audio version of the weekly newsletter with additional roundtable conversation
• Conversation kits -- video series on subjects from Anxiety to World Religions to educate and inspire meaningful and ongoing dialogues
• Courses -- In-depth looks on significant and timely issues

You'll hear how innovative pastors, parents, and educators are using these resources to engage youth in substantive conversations on relevant topics from a Biblical perspective. If you want to help upcoming generations grow a vibrant, steadfast Christian faith, you'll find Axis a tremendous partner!

Check out all of their resources and sign up for the Culture Translator newsletter at https://axis.org/.

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Whether that means sandy beaches, baseball bleachers, or backyard barbecues for you, I hope it also means time to read.

The "Key 3 Educators" podcast is going to be taking a break this summer and will return in the fall with more great interviews, resources, and insights!

In the meantime, check out two free Resources . Just click "Download," and they're all yours!

• 15 Books for Leading and Teaching Excellence
• 12 Nonfiction Books to Inspire & Refresh

Happy summer-ing!

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• assessments for children with special needs
• why understanding the difference between a classical education and a classical scholar is essential
• how the Simply Classical curriculum provides an educational program for any parent or educator
• training, support, and coaching services for parents, school leaders, and teachers
• creative ways for schools to educate children who need additional help and support

Cheryl holds a master's degree in special education, lifetime K-12 state teaching certifications in learning disabilities and behavior disorders. Along with her husband, Cheryl adopted a boy/girl set of twins with special needs including autism, learning disabilities, and schizophrenia. Now grown adults, they are a testament to the reality a rich, vibrant education is possible.

Cheryl is the creator of the "Simply Classical" program, a classical education curriculum used by home educators and schools. She offers consulting to private individuals and schools to help them educate children with special needs with excellence.

On the Simply Classical website, you'll find:

• free readiness assessments
• five online classes for students with special needs
• training events for school leaders and home educating parents
• opportunities to connect directly with Cheryl for private consultations
• Cheryl's book, Simply Classical: A Beautiful Education for Any Child
• sign-up for the "Simply Classical" journal

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Absolutely! Today's guest, Cheryl Swope, author of Simply Classical: A Beautiful Education for Any Child, inspires parents and educators with her academic expertise and personal experience. In the first of a 2-part interview, you will learn about assessments, recognizing what may qualify for a special need, how to get help, and so much more!

Cheryl holds a master's degree in special education, lifetime K-12 state teaching certifications in learning disabilities and behavior disorders. Along with her husband, Cheryl adopted a boy/girl set of twins with special needs including autism, learning disabilities, and schizophrenia. Now grown adults, they are a testament to the reality a rich, vibrant education is possible.

Cheryl is the creator of the "Simply Classical" program, a classical education curriculum used by home educators and schools. She offers consulting to private individuals and schools to help them educate their special needs children and students with excellence.

Free readiness assessments are available for parents and school leaders on the website. Be sure to visit the website for summer training programs.

Visit Simply Classical to get started. (Note: The web address will take you to a page on the Memoria Press site. That's okay; you'll be at the right place!)

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The Herzog Foundation is equipping educators with subject matter expertise training from a Biblical perspective in Science, Worldview, and the Bible. These professional development opportunities are much more than classroom management sessions or tips on implementing Biblical ideas in curriculum.

Partnerships with Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C., the Creation Museum and Ark Encounter in Kentucky, and the Colson Center in Colorado, allow teachers to experience programs at sites dedicated to excellence in their sphere.

In the final part of my three-episode interview with Sadie Elliott of the Herzog Foundation, you'll learn all about how your school or homeschool organization can participate in these incredible opportunities!

For more information, visit the Herzog Foundation or email: training@herzogfoundation.com.

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Yet how do you define, create, implement, and measure "culture?"

No organization will thrive without a healthy culture and viable strategy. That's where the Herzog Foundation's core leadership training seminars on "Culture Building" and "Strategic Planning" can make all the difference.

In Part 2 of my interview with Sadie Elliott of the Herzog Foundation, you'll discover transformative insights people gain in these trainings. In the previous episode we covered three of the five leadership training seminars, and in today's podcast episode, we unpack the remaining two.

Visit the Herzog Foundation by clicking on this link.

Check out these other resources and sites mentioned in today's episode.

Scott Barron: SchoolGrowth; Love'em and Lead'em

Dr. Alan Pue: Rethinking Sustainability; Rethinking Strategic Planning

Zach Clark: Leadership and Development Coaching LLC

Best Christian Workplaces/Dr. Jason Rachels: BCW; Dr. Rachels podcast on Culture

Stefanee Tolbert: Shatter the Box

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For example, did you know the average tenure of a Christian school administrator is 2.8 years? Every change in that position radiates impact to the furthest reaches of the organization.

That's where the Herzog Foundation helps.

Five core trainings for leaders cover:

• Donor Development
• Marketing & Enrollment
• Board Governance
• Culture Building
• Strategic Planning

In Part 1 of a 3 part series with Sadie Elliott, you'll learn

• how framing (or reframing) your perspective on donors can change everything;
• what effective marketing is and isn't;
• why the relationship between the board chair and administrator must be of paramount importance

Discover how your school or home education organization can benefit from these core professional development trainings in today's podcast. Whether your organization is brand new or well established, you'll want to discover how these resources will help you build a sustainable, vibrant education model.

Learn more and sign up for events at the Herzog Foundation.

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Report cards are as much about celebrating progress and success as showing where growth is needed. And every excellent educator knows a growth mindset is critical!

What should you grade? Today we'll discuss the 10 subjects to grade. These include courage, boundaries, presence, and creativity and six more which might surprise you! This isn't an exercise in condemnation or artificial flattery; it's a tried & true way to assess how well you're fulfilling your calling. Real prof

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For example, flip the script on AI. Instead of using AI as an editor, have AI be the writer and students the editor. Students can learn the crucial skill of editing, adding their personal stories no AI system can generate, and making words reflect their unique voice.

AI is here to stay and will have a significant impact on written content, whether it's books or blogs, scripts for the screen or songs for the stage and everything in between. Be an early adopter and give your students an advantage by teaching them how to use this technology and not be used by it.

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Do you see Jasper and ChatGPT as friends or fiends, especially in the area of writing?

Today we'll begin looking at some principles you can use to decide about the role of AI in teaching and assigning writing. Trying to ban it entirely is like trying to ban a bad attitude.

In Part 1, you'll be equipped with specific questions and conversation starters to engage students, parents, and staff in discussion about the ethics, benefits, and downsides of AI.

In Part 2 (next episode) you'll receive practical ideas about how to approach AI in teaching and assigning compositions.

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Because there's a piece missing. The piece that completes the picture.

What is it? Expectations.

Everybody has them, but few people acknowledge them.

Yet all communication is tied to expectations -- of ourselves and others.

Learn why this missing piece is needed to move communication from external techniques to internal connections.

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From school board members to administrators, pastors to volunteers, the Herzog Foundation offers incredible training and professional development initiatives.

Interested in starting a new school or home education cooperative, you'll want to know more about the HFSSchoolBox program!

Additional opportunities include:

• • donor development & fundraising
• • strategic planning
• • board & administration relationships
• • legal rights for Christian schools (coming in 2023)
• • Bible history & significance (partnering with the Museum of the Bible)
• • Biblical-based science training for teachers (partnering with the Ark and Answers in Genesis)
• • more!

Visit the website at: http://herzogfoundation.com/

Listen to the two podcasts:

Morning Routine podcast http://morningroutinepodcast.com/

Making the Leap podcast http://makingtheleappodcast.com/

For specific programs, visit:

• Teacher of the Year Awards: http://herzogfoundationawards.com/

• SchoolBox: HFSchoolBox.com http://hfschoolbox.com/

• The Lion: ReadLion.com http://readlion.com/

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In this first of a two-part interview, President Darrell Jones shares how the organization is completing its mission of "catalyzing and accelerating the development of quality, Christ-centered K-12 education nationwide."

Whether at its beautiful headquarters in Smithville, MO, just north of the [new & much improved] Kansas City airport, or at partner locations around the U.S., Herzog is providing board members, administrators, and educators incredible training and professional development opportunities from seasoned experts.

At their trainings, you'll get an A+ education in:

• donor development & fundraising
• strategic planning
• board & administration relationships
• legal rights for Christian schools (coming in 2023)
• Bible history & significance (partnering with the Museum of the Bible)
• Biblical-based science training for teachers (partnering with the Ark and Answers in Genesis)
• more!

Visit the website at: http://herzogfoundation.com/

Listen to the two podcasts:

Morning Routine podcast http://morningroutinepodcast.com/

Making the Leap podcast http://makingtheleappodcast.com/

For specific programs, visit:

• Teacher of the Year Awards: HerzogFoundationAwards.com
• SchoolBox: HFSchoolBox.com
• The Lion: ReadLion.com

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Knowing the geniuses in your organization can make a powerful difference!

In Part 2, we continue to unpack Patrick Lencioni's "Working Genius" paradigm and how it relates to your organization. Founder of the Table Group and author of several best-selling books, Lencioni is an international leader in the business world. Through the "Working Genius," Patrick and his team is revolutionizing how individuals and organizations work.

"The Working Genius" identifies six traits (geniuses) necessary for success. Through the Working Genius assessment, people learn which two are their strengths, which two are their competencies, and which two are their frustrations.

Leaders who learn this model grasp both its simplicity and its significance intuitively. You will be able to identify why, for yourself or your teams, some work goes so well and why some seems to drag on forever or fails outright.

You will see why unspoken and unidentified expectations create misalignment between key stakeholders (boards, administration, staff, families) and how to rectify this.

You will be energized by seeing how applying this information can strengthen or revolutionize your school and even personal relationships.

For more information on the model, assessment, podcast, and book, visit https://www.workinggenius.com/

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In Part 1, you'll learn about "The Working Genius" paradigm of approaching work developed by Patrick Lencioni, founder of The Table Group. Author of several best-selling books and international leader in the business world, Patrick and his team is revolutionizing how individuals and organizations think about work.

"The Working Genius" identifies six traits (geniuses) necessary for success. Through the Working Genius assessment, people learn which two are their strengths, which two are their competencies, and which two are their frustrations.

Leaders who learn this model grasp both its simplicity and its significance intuitively. You will be able to identify why, for yourself or your teams, some work goes so well and why some seems to drag on forever or fails outright.

You will see why unspoken and unidentified expectations create misalignment between key stakeholders (boards, administration, staff, families) and how to rectify this.

You will be energized by seeing how applying this information can strengthen or revolutionize your school and even personal relationships.

For more information on the model, assessment, podcast, and book, visit https://www.workinggenius.com/

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In Part 2 of this interview, you'll be spurred to facilitate conversations in your church about education in your community and strengthened to examine the difference a perspective makes. One resource they recommend is the book, Biblical Worldview: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Shape the Worldview of the Next Generation by Dr. Josh Mullvihill.

The "Making the Leap" podcast presents a wide range of society experts, educators, legislators, psychologists, and parents where they uncover how the public education system has evolved and lay the groundwork for how parents can improve themselves and the future of our children.

Visit "Making the Leap" here: makingtheleappodcast.com and connect on Instagram @makingtheleappodcast.

About "Making the Leap" hosts Chris and Christine Stigall

Chris Stigall is a nationally known conservative talk radio personality, cable news contributor, and online columnist. He is a Christian dad of three and dedicated to ensuring parents are empowered to make the best decisions for their children.

Christine Stigall is a mom to three teenagers, a former public school teacher and an advocate for Kingdom education. Christine strives to encourage and equip parents to make choices best suited for their families.

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In this first of a two-episode series, Christian school leaders and educators will gain beneficial insights into the issues parents face in selecting their children's educational path and how schools can address these challenges. Parents will be equipped and motivated to be intentional in evaluating how to make the best choice for their family -- which may vary between children.

The "Making the Leap" podcast presents a wide range of society experts, educators, legislators, psychologists, and parents where they uncover how the public education system has evolved and lay the groundwork for how parents can improve themselves and the future of our children. 

Visit "Making the Leap" here: makingtheleappodcast.com and connect on Instagram @makingtheleappodcast.

About "Making the Leap" hosts Chris & Christine Stigall

Chris Stigall is a nationally known conservative talk radio personality, cable news contributor, and online columnist. He is a Christian dad of three and dedicated to ensuring parents are empowered to make the best decisions for their children. 

Christine Stigall is a mom to three teenagers, a former public school teacher and an advocate for Kingdom education. Christine strives to encourage and equip parents to make choices best suited for their families. 

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Tragically, "traditional" history has become a bland stew of facts, perspectives, dates, and places rather than the delicious dish of stories it should be.

In today's episode, you'll be challenged to rethink how history is taught. New "recipes" will inspire you to find more and whip up some fresh approaches of your own.

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In Part 4 of our series on creating and growing schools of vibrancy, we look at the 4th stage as outlined in Les McKeown's great book, Predictable Success: Getting Your Organization on the Growth Track and Keeping It There.

I adapt the principles with specific application for Christian schools, and you'll learn the warning signs that you're headed for Treadmill. You'll examine three habits to avoid "death by treadmill" -- humility, diversity of perspective, and a 360 degree view.

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Renowned expert Les McKeown's outlines seven phases of businesses and organizations. Schools are uniquely positioned to get stuck in treadmill. But they have to make it out of Whitewater first.

In Part 3 of the series adapted specifically for schools from McKeown's book, Predictable Success: Getting Your Organization on the Growth Track and Keeping It There, we look at what characterizes the "Whitewater" phase and three key elements schools must accomplish to make it through successfully:

• Deciding if you want to grow or go back to "Fun." Both answers are acceptable!
• Defining your leadership. Learn why Christian schools can be prone to making poor leadership decisions.
• Establishing effective and scalable communication (and other) practices.

Whether you're an established school or just starting out, you'll benefit from this series adapted from Predictable Success just for Christian schools.

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In the second part of this series, you'll learn about the next two stages in organizational growth which follow Early Struggle. Adapting from his principles, I'll help you see the key three objectives for your school in the "Fun" phase and why these are necessary to successfully navigate the third phase -- "Whitewater!"

You'll see why "Celebrate" isn't an option, why "Focus" and avoiding shiny object syndrome is critical, and why "Prepare" can make all the difference in being "Ready" when you hit "Whitewater."

Learn more about Les and Predictable Success here: https://predictablesuccess.com/

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Today we'll dive into the first of the seven stages of organizational growth: Early Struggle.

You'll learn three must-do's to make it out of Early Struggle successfully as I adapt the lessons in Predictable Success for schools.

1. Crafting a solid, sustainable, and scalable vision that focuses on where you're going, not just what you're getting away from.
2. Defining a clear market and recognizing the need for ongoing communication with your families about you who serve.
3. Building the foundational elements which will be costly, time-consuming, and difficult to change later.

Learn more about Les and his work with Predictable Success here:

https://predictablesuccess.com/

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Check out Andrew's recommended resources:

Why Gender Matters: What Parents and Teachers Need to Know about the Emerging Science of Sex Differences by Leonard Sax, M.D., PhD. (Andrew recommends the original edition for more application insights.)

The Boy Crisis: Why Our Boys Are Struggling and What We Can Do About It by Warren Farrell, Ph.D., and John Gray

Andrew Pudewa is the founder and principal speaker of the Institute for Excellence in Writing. Presenting around the world, he addresses issues relating to teaching, writing, thinking, spelling, and music with clarity, insight, practical experience, and humor. His seminars for parents, students, and teachers have helped transform many a reluctant writer and have equipped educators with powerful tools to dramatically improve students’ skills. Although he is a graduate of the Talent Education Institute in Japan (Suzuki Method) and holds a Certificate of Child Brain Development, his best endorsement is from a young Alaskan boy who called him “the funny man with the wonderful words.” He and his wonderful, heroic wife, Robin, have homeschooled their seven children and are now proud grandparents of fifteen, making their home in Northeastern Oklahoma’s beautiful green country.

Andrew's Website

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Check out one of Andrew's recommended resources: Why Gender Matters: What Parents and Teachers Need to Know about the Emerging Science of Sex Differences by Leonard Sax, M.D., PhD. (Andrew recommends the original edition for more application insights.)

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How to measure a "quality" education is an ongoing challenge for schools. In part 1, discover how the conveyor-belt model facilitates fads and hides substandard scholarship. Be empowered to recognize and resist these saboteurs of excellence.

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Today you'll chuckle and be encouraged in this true tale of my efforts to commemorate Advent with five sons. Instead of being eager to learn about the Light of the World, they were fixated on the lights in front of them.

What happened around our dining room table mirrors what occurs in classrooms. Take heart and be cheered with this real-life story.

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Deceptively simple, this crucial practice can help you avoid bad hires, proactively head off problems, and identify positive traits to protect and nurture in your school or home. It's not just negative assumptions which create difficulties; so do positive ones.

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What if there was a simple practice that could help you stay enthusiastic, inspired, and tender? Something that could help prevent burnout, apathy, and cynicism -- mindsets which constantly try to sabotage educators?

There is! You need this because education is a "faith-based" enterprise. You're constantly planting, watering, and caring for seeds and seedlings, although you seldom get to experience the full harvest of your work. After all, you're in a "people" business, not manufacturing widgets.

Be encouraged and equipped in today's podcast with a new perspective on "thanks-receiving!"

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Strengths Finder 2.0 is a proven, research-driven, assessment used around the world. Simple to use, this sophisticated system delivers meaningful knowledge you can apply. Use this to:

• aid in professional development
• increase interpersonal skills and understanding
• assign tasks and responsibilities based on aptness, not availability

You'll even find this helpful in family and friend relationships!

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Especially important for adolescents, implementing this concept can do more to help with classroom management and student attentiveness than 23 gimmicks. Learning about the Gap Theory of Curiosity may just revolutionize your teaching focus!

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In Part 1, we examine the first letter of their "SUCCESS" acronym including looking at the Curse of Knowledge, core & compact statements vs. sound bites, and how to make use of Commander's Intent (CI).

You'll come away with actionable insights from this episode and have your curiosity piqued to learn more about this fantastic book.

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Turns out, at least a dozen!

In Part 1, learn six timeless leadership principles from the story of Nehemiah. Your staff may not be wielding swords or stacking bricks, but you have the same obstacles and objectives as he faced. Be encouraged from his example and equipped with his wisdom.

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