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Beyond the known monthly meetings and bake sales, today’s Parent Teacher Association or PTA is a leading child advocacy organization comprised of millions of families, students, teachers, administrators, and business and community leaders all devoted to the educational success of children and the promotion of family engagement in schools. The post Today’s PTA: A leading child advocacy organization appeared first on Keystone Education Radio.

On this episode of Keystone Education Radio, hear from PSBA’s president-elect and Parkland School District’s board president David Hein on his district’s drive to continuously learn, grow and communicate effectively, and what he calls failing forward. The post Community Relations & Communication: A talk with PSBA’s president-elect David Hein appeared first on Keystone Education Radio.

Learn more about the Institute’s research and what the report’s author Tom Arnett has to say about their findings in this Keystone Education Radio conversation with host Annette Stevenson. The post Disruptive Innovation – Turning challenges into positive changes appeared first on Keystone Education Radio.

Mister Rogers was a learning scientist, and his approach with children was certainly ahead of his time. Today, learning scientists are focusing on the same things Mister Rogers taught children through the lens of “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” — things like developing curiosity, finding creative solutions, communication skills, collaboration, and self-acceptance, how to be a good friend and a loving person. The post Creativity through Curiosity and Celebrating Mister Rogers’ Legacy appeared first on Keystone Education Radio.

Discover the work being done in Philadelphia schools between the Office of School Safety (OSS) and its students, particularly young black males, through its Leaders Encouraging Achievement and Development, or LEAD, mentoring program. The post Empowering Students Through Mentor Relationships appeared first on Keystone Education Radio.

A growing body of research reveals tangible and measurable social and emotional benefits for students and teachers when nature-based lessons and spending time outdoors are incorporated in students’ studies. The post The Effects of Nature and its Role in Social-Emotional Learning appeared first on Keystone Education Radio.

On this episode of Keystone Education Radio, host Annette Stevenson speaks with Dr. Beegle about her passion and commitment to breaking the poverty cycle. The post Building Inclusive, Poverty-Informed School Communities appeared first on Keystone Education Radio.

On this episode of Keystone Education Radio, host Annette Stevenson speaks with Grace Wheeler, NOVA’s director of education and prevention on the organization’s efforts on this front. The post Bully Prevention: Teaching Students to be Upstanders appeared first on Keystone Education Radio.

Kimberly Reed has spent her career inspiring and guiding some of the most influential business leaders in implementing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies and practices. The post Pursuing Passion and Optimism as a Foundation for Equity and Inclusion appeared first on Keystone Education Radio.

Helping local communities better understand the role and authority of school boards will support a collaborative and effective relationship between elected school officials and their constituency. The post School Boards 101: Educating Your Community appeared first on Keystone Education Radio.

On today’s episode of Keystone Education Radio, host Annette Stevenson speaks with Jane Clements, chief executive officer of Feeding PA, on the programs and partnerships the organization has with farmers, schools and even county fairs to support those in need. The post Feeding PA: On a Mission to Help Our Neighbors in Need appeared first on Keystone Education Radio.

On today’s episode of Keystone Education Radio, host Annette Stevenson speaks with Murray on scaffolding literacy instruction using adaptive online programs for English learners, and the remarkable growth and achievement these programs are bringing to students’ thinking and reading abilities. The post Language Differences: Harnessing Virtual Tools for Literacy appeared first on Keystone Education Radio.

On today’s episode of Keystone Education Radio, host Annette Stevenson speaks with the non-profit's founders Grace Julian and Beth Horst on their group’s mission to get kids out of the classroom and into the dirt. The post Opening the Door to Curiosity: Learning in the Garden appeared first on Keystone Education Radio.

Learn about what it takes to operate a board effectively, efficiently and productively, and why leadership is the responsibility of seasoned board members and newcomers alike. The post The Inseparable Tie Between Board Culture and Effectiveness appeared first on Keystone Education Radio.

Meet a few leaders behind the commonwealth’s recycling industry in this episode of Keystone Education Radio. The post Treating Recyclables as a Commodity: Understanding the Value of Recycling appeared first on Keystone Education Radio.

Meet the leaders behind PSBA’s Charter School Task Force and the Keystone Center for Charter Change at PSBA in this episode of Keystone Education Radio. The post PSBA Charter School Task Force: Developing a Plan to Level the Playing Field appeared first on Keystone Education Radio.

The past year has exacerbated already heartbreaking statistics on cases of youth anxiety, depression and suicide. Yet only a fraction of the adolescents experiencing these mental health concerns are receiving the appropriate health interventions. The post Why It’s Important to Talk About Suicide – Prevention Among Students appeared first on Keystone Education Radio.

On this episode of Keystone Education Radio, host Annette Stevenson speaks with return guest Kira Heeschen, EarthDay.org’s senior education manager, on the work the organization is doing in its 51st year of advocating for the earth. The post Environmentalism and Human Health – How they relate appeared first on Keystone Education Radio.

With an increase in the need for qualified candidates to fill jobs in STEM fields, educating today’s students and getting them interested in science, engineering and mathematics is now more important than ever. The post Exploring the World of STEM and Robotics at National Robotics Week appeared first on Keystone Education Radio.

About this Episode Time Stamps Q&A About our Guests Resources Agriculture is big business in Pennsylvania. Not only does it […] The post Future Farmers of America in Pennsylvania’s Schools: Teaching the Value and Impact of Agricultural Education appeared first on Keystone Education Radio.