Educational Mountains

Educational Mountains

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Educational Mountains episodes

  • Our Kids Perspective
    Join Summer and I while we talk with our 3 kids about how COVID-19 has affected them.  We hope that you enjoy this casual conversation with our kids about school, home, and life under these new guidelines.
    23 min
  • Thriving During Crisis
    Join Summer and Scott in a conversation around simple things that you can do to thrive during this uncertain time.  We share our struggles and some of our successes that hopefully, we can all learn from.
    For more information please go to www.educationalmountains.com
    If you have some great successes please email us at [email protected] or comment below.
    31 min
  • How Coronavirus is affecting schools and parents
    During this conversation Summer and Scott discuss how Coronavirus has affected our schools and our home.
    Join us for a weekly Q&A session on zoom every Wednesday from 3-4.  Just go to bit.ly/EM_DISTANCE to log in and join in the conversation.
    For more information about Scott and Summer go to EducationalMountains.com
    35 min
  • What is Sexting?
    In today's discussion, Scott and Summer discuss Sexting.  What is it?  What do we do about it?  What does the research say?
    Resources for this and all other Podcasts can be found at EducationalMountains.org.  
    Click on Toolkit at the top of the page for resources on the latest topics from our episodes.
    29 min
  • S2 E2 - Family Contracts & Common Sense Media
    In today's discussion Scott and Summer discuss how to become Digital Mentors and coaches with our kids/students.  We share powerful resources on creating your own Family Digital Contract.  
    Resources for this and all other Podcasts can be found at EducationalMountains.org.  
    Click on Toolkit at the top of the page for resources on the latest topics from our episodes.
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    32 min
  • Digital Citizenship for Parents
    In this episode Summer and Scott discuss the latest research on technologies influence on our students/ children.  Scott also shares an introduction of what we can do to support our kids.
    31 min
  • California Healthy Youth Act
    Welcome to the Educational Mountains Podcast with Scott and Summer.  
    Today we are going to talk about the California Healthy Youth Act.  A law that went into effect in 2015 that mandates California public school districts deliver comprehensive sexual health education and HIV prevention education to all students in grades 7-12.
    Remember To: Ask Questions, Have Discussions, and Take Action!
    17 min
  • Independent vs. Dependent Charter Schools
    Today Summer and I share our personal experience and research around Independent & Dependent Charter School systems.  Charter schools in the United States are surrounded by intrigue and confusion.  It is our deep hope that today we will be able to cut through some of that confusion and bring clarity to this incredibly important topic.
    Remember to Ask Questions, Have Discussions, and Take Action
    Website: Educationalmountains.com
    57 min
  • Episode 4: Independent Study vs. Home School
    Today Summer and I share our personal experience and research around Independent Studies programs and Home School options.  The differences can be subtle but it is incredibly important that you are as informed as possible if you are considering one of these options.
    Website: Educationalmountains.com
    50 min

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The Educational Mountains Podcast is a place where we can share our thoughts and experiences in education with other Parents and Educators. It is our desire that we can take our experience as…