The 2024-2025 school year has come to an end. In today's episode, Gary and Dr. C chat about the growth and sucesses of the CSUSA family of school this school year, positive trends they have seen, and where we will be going in the next school year.  

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In our past 4 episodes, Gary and Dr. C spoke to leaders at all four Charter Schools USA states. In this follow up meeting, our hosts will chat about the mid-year state of Charter Schools USA and education in the 24/25 school year as a whole.

Topics include focusing on how adult mentorship positively affects both students and teachers, student engagement in class and in the school culture, the ever-changing nature of technology in education, and more. 

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On today's episode, our hosts Gary and Dr. C interview Susan Gibson, Director for the State of South Carolina at Charter Schools USA. 

During this interview, Director Gibson talks about her experiences working with charter schools, the growth currently being seen in the state, the strong connections being built between the schools and their communities, and much more. 

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On today's episode, our hosts Gary and Dr. C interview Dave Machado, Superintendent for the State of North Carolina at Charter Schools USA. 

During this interview, Superintendent Machado talks about his early experiences with charter schools and the school choice movement, his positive experiences with adult champions for students, creating service projects and the positive impacts this will have on students, restricting phone usage, and much more. 

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On today's episode, our hosts Gary and Dr. C interview Dr. Eddie Ruiz, Superintendent for the State of Florida at Charter Schools USA. 

During this interview, Dr. Ruiz talks about his lengthy educational background in Florida and beyond, how adult champions helped to shape and support him in his childhood, his excitement for Leader In Me schools where students take greater ownership of the school environment, the positive reports of removing cell phones in Florida schools, and much more.

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On today's episode, our hosts Gary and Dr. C interview Dr. Lonnie Luce, Deputy for the State of Louisiana at Charter Schools USA. 

During this interview, Dr. Luce talks about his background in education and education leadership, the existing and upcoming schools currently in Louisiana, involving adult champions and local governments in the lives of their students, how Charter Schools USA has been helping families that have been deeply affected by recent natural disasters, and how CSUSA schools in Louisiana have been working with the changing face of technology in education. 

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On today's episode, our hosts Gary and Dr. C speak about the importance of student involvement and service.

Topics include focusing on the community at large, how volunteering can positively affect health and wellness, and the importance of selflessness.

Today's episode references the following articles:

• National Education Association
• Education Week
• Journal of Education and Educational Development

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On today's episode, our hosts Gary and Dr. C speak about the importance of student involvement and service.

Topics include the work of Social Psychologist Joanthan Haidt, effects of prohibiting cell phone use in the classroom, and responsible use of technology (including AI) in the classroom. 

Today's episode references the following articles:

• The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt

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On today's episode, our hosts Gary and Dr. C speak about the importance and benefits of students engaged in extracurricular activites.

Topics include the rise of Esports, the role of parents in their child's extracurricular involvement, building relationships, and a final reflection on extracurriculars for the students and school environment. 

Today's episode references the following articles:

• National Education Association
• Education Week

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On today's episode, our hosts Gary and Dr. C speak about the importance and benefits of students engaged in extracurricular activites.

Listen in as they chat about their own past experience in extracurriculars and how it shaped their own academic careers, social connections and feelings of belonging, how extracurriculars can help to promote and shape the school environment, its effect on college admissions, and more. 

Today's episode references the following articles:

• Society for Social Work and Research
• Journal of Physical Activity and Health

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