Benton Talk

In this episode, Jason and Rodney speak with Facilities Director Josh Schaffer about Proposition SCSD, a $50 million NO TAX-RATE INCREASE bond issue that goes to the ballot on April 6, 2021. Funds raised by bond issues can only be used for capital projects like construction, repairs and renovation. Please be sure to go out and vote on Proposition SCSD on April 6th. Send any questions you have about Prop SCSD to [email protected].

In this episode, Rodney and Jason discuss how things are going as 2020 comes to a close, what's on the horizon for 2021 and Papa Chris plugs his favorite holiday movie and why it's just as relevant today as it was over 70 years ago. 

In this episode, Rodney interviews Lincoln Elementary's principal Julie Williams about the school's recent National Blue Ribbon Schools award and Papa Chris encourages people to rock the vote. 

In this episode, Jason and Rodney discuss the first day of school, how the reentry plan came together and the different levels of the SCSD All Access virtual learning plan.

In this episode, Jason and Rodney discuss honoring the Class of 2020, the SCSD Teachers of the Year and retirees, and their favorite ice cream.

In this episode, a panel of black SCSD educators join Rodney and Jason to discuss Black History Month, representation in education, inclusion and identity, Papa Chris plugs the film "Parasite" and Lincoln Elementary has some big news. 

In this episode, Rodney and Jason speak with SCW French teacher Amy Delaney on earning her National Board Certification in Teaching, celebrate what SCSD has accomplished in 2019 and check in with our listeners from around the world.

In this episode, Jason and Rodney talk with the varsity coaches of the SCHS and SCW boys and girls basketball teams talking about the Turkey Tip-off (scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 26 @ SCHS), the outlook for their seasons and how coaching basketball is more about shaping young men and women than it is about winning games.

In this episode, Jason and Rodney speak with SCSD social worker Ellen Heitzig about the Care to Learn Black & White Ball, celebrate good times and producer Papa Chris gets one minute on the mic. It could have gone better...

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Audience sample courtesy of Yannick Lemieux. 

In this episode of Benton Talk, Jason and Rodney speak with SCHS principal Jeff Walker about RTI and student needs, discuss high school homecomings and celebrate some of the great events taking place in the District.