"What does Hispanic Heritage Month Mean to You?" -- This week, we are joined by Shaker Heights High School teacher Joey Fuentes, who talks with four sophomore students about their Hispanic heritage, what meaningful traditions they have in their families, how they would like to see Hispanic Heritage Month celebrated, and that these celebrations and recognitions can mean for educational equity.

This week Superintendent Dr. David Glasner and Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer Dr. Larry Burnley join us for an in-depth discussion of inclusive excellence - what it is, what it means and how it is impacting the work of the Shaker Heights Schools. You won't want to miss this great discussion!

In this final episode of the senior project of Erin Williams, we navigate an emotional conversation about the response to social issues and current events. Erin joins in this final discussion with her twin sister India and their mother Jackie, as well as Tiara Sargeant. Congratulations to Erin and thank you for a great summer series!

In this third of our student-led summer series, graduating senior Erin Williams guides senior Wriley Slade and Assistant Principal Marinise Harris through a civil discussion two topics - what defines professionalism and how necessary is a college education. Listen in for an example of how two people with opposing views can discuss, disagree and listen to one another.

Erin's senior project includes four episodes demonstrating civil discourse on a variety of topics. Tune in all summer to catch this great series!"

In this second of our student-led summer series, graduating senior Erin Williams guides one of her peers, Jaedon Sargeant, and Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer Dr. Larry Burnley through a civil discussion on the use of the N-word, a sensitive topic for both participants. Listen in for an example of how two people with opposing views can discuss, disagree and listen to one another. Erin's senior project includes four episodes demonstrating civil discourse on a variety of topics. Tune in all summer to catch this great series!

In this episode, we're joined by Liz Massey, Student Wellness and Success Supervisor, and Mary Bourisseau and Emily Geier, two members of our social emotional support team, who discuss what social emotional learning is, how it has evolved in schools in recent years, why it is so important in today's school environment and how families can help support their student's social emotional wellness at home through the summer and beyond.

In this first of our student-led summer series, graduating senior Erin Williams guides four of her classmates through a civil discussion on the merits of both AP classes and the IB program, helping them to recognize and respect the points of view of their peers and even giving a new perspective that they may not have considered before! The students then move on to discuss the idea of recognizing class ranks and honors distinctions to the high school.

Erin's senior project includes four episodes demonstrating civil discourse on a variety of topics. Tune in all summer to catch this great series!

This week Chief Academic Officer Dr. Marla Robinson interviews two students from Lomond Elementary School about their fourth grade IB Exhibition project. Aniyla and Milani share with us what they have been working on, the process they went through for their IB project and what they learned as they prepared for the Fourth Grade IB Exhibition for Shaker Heights staff and families." -- This week Chief Academic Officer Dr. Marla Robinson interviews two students from Lomond Elementary School about their fourth grade IB Exhibition project. Aniyla and Milani share with us what they have been working on, the process they went through for their IB project and what they learned as they prepared for the Fourth Grade IB Exhibition for Shaker Heights staff and families.

In this second episode, we are joined by Director of Curriculum & Instruction Dr. John Moore and Instructional Coach Miata Hunter to discuss deleveling - what it is, why we're doing it, how it's going, how it impacts educational equity and what they envision for the future of this unique approach to curriculum.

In this third and final episode of a three-episode series featuring the Innovative Center for Personalized Learning (or the IC), our special guests share what the IC is, what makes it different, what draws students and teachers to this educational model and how it serves the Shaker Heights Schools in a unique way.