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In this episode… Year of the Dragon, Arizona’s First STEAM district, and Career and Technical Education.

Learn more about Whispering Wind Academy's Mandarin immersion program as students prepare to celebrate the Lunar New Year at Paradise Valley High School. Dr. Bales speaks with Dr. Shaun Holmes about PVSchools' trailblazing aspirations of becoming a STEAM district. The show rounds off by previewing the upcoming Women in STEAM event with STEM CREST Coordinator Pam Fulk.

In this episode… Exploring Middle School Opportunities, Sports Medicine, and it's CTE Month!

Embark on a journey through the dynamic world of Career and Technical Education (CTE) where the possibilities are as varied as the interests of our students. Dr. Bales speaks with Nicole Reynolds from Paradise Valley High School's sports medicine program, Kara meets with engineering students at Explorer Middle School and Melissa Molzhon, Director of CTE, pulls back the curtain to reveal the full spectrum of ambition and innovation that our programs embody.

In this episode…, A Student Closeup, Music Technology, and School Counselor's Week.

Learn more about a student's award-winning photography work as CTE Month continues, and take a deep dive into the music technology program at NVAA. Dr. Bales speaks with Jill Barragan in State of the District, and take a closer look into the critical work of school counselors.

In this episode… Mandarin Immersion, National Board Certified Teachers, and All That Jazz.

Learn more about the Mandarin Language Immersion program at Whispering Wind Academy and the Horizon Husky Pom Team’s latest achievements. Dr. Bales speaks with Jen Hudson about our Nationally Board Certified teachers. Also, take a deeper dive into social media use within PVSchools.

In this episode… Dual Language Immersion, Data Privacy, and a PVWish is Granted.

Learn more about the Spanish language immersion program at Sandpiper Elementary School and hear from PVSchools district spelling bee winner. Dr. Bales helps surprise a student who dreams of becoming a pilot and take a deeper dive into data privacy.

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In this episode… Artificial Intelligence

Learn about AI and its use within schools from PVSchools curriculum specialist Jennifer Young. Sarah meets with first graders at North Ranch Elementary about AI art, and Kara speaks with Georgiana Barefield, the AI Ambassador at Shadow Mountain.

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In this episode… Student-Athletes, Trekkers, and Success in the New Semester.

Hear from Horizon High School's nationally recognized swim and dive coach, and find out how students can set themselves up for success this semester. Dr. Bales stops out at Desert Spring Preparatory and take a deeper dive into the upcoming 5K Fun Run.

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School Closure and Boundary Review

In this episode… FAFSA, Sounds of the Season, and a Happy Winter Break.

Listen to Sounds of the Season and discover what you can do over winter break to stay on top of academics. Dr. Bales delivers a holiday message and take a deeper dive into filling out this year's FAFSA application.

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School Closure and Boundary Review

In this episode…Awards, Gifted Night, and a message from Dr. Bales.

Learn more about some of the many awards PVSchools' students and staff have received this year. Dr. Bales delivers an important message and take a deeper dive into the challenges facing young gifted learners in our next speaker series.

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With every student's success being a top priority in PVSchools, resources are acquired and prioritized to equitably advance the vision, mission, values, and strategic goals. In this bonus episode of PVBeat, Superintendent Dr. Bales and Assistant Superintendents Jill Barragan and Dr. Steve Jeras present School Closure and Boundary Review recommendations.

This information was presented to the Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board on December 5, 2023.

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