This episode originally published in January of 2023. Its content is so good, we thought you'd want to hear it again, just in time to take advantage of the upcoming preview opportunities!

Guest: Robert John Connor, Director

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• [00:44] About Our Guest
• [02:21] Launching Pad for Careers of All Sorts
• [03:09] Born to Perform
• [04:23] Pathways at CCCEPA
• [06:36] More Than Just Center Stage
• [08:45] The Pebblebrook Community Connection
• [09:41] Academic Rigor
• [10:47] The Ideal Candidate
• [12:50] Getting Started
• [14:43] New Facilities and New Productions
• [16:47] Come See A Show!

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• CCCEPA Performances
• Admissions / Application
• Donate to CCCEPA
• CCCEPA - Reach for Your Dreams
• Cobb County Center for Excellence in the Performing Arts
• Pebblebrook High School

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The Cobb County School District

Guest:

Dr. Tiffany Barney, Director

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• [00:40] Who is Dr. Barney?
• [01:39] What's in the CITA name?
• [02:29] Is CITA a MAGNET School?
• [03:12] Classrooms vs Labs
• [04:15] How did CITA work during the pandemic?
• [05:15] Still new, but already seeing successes!
• [06:01] Different from the old Vo-Tech classes
• [07:29] Finding your path in life
• [08:24] Potentially life-impacting program
• [09:16] Pathways available
• [10:06] Certifications can pay off!
• [11:47] How to learn more and apply
• [12:44] Final words of encouragement

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Originally Broadcast: Fall of 2022

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• Cobb's Magnet Programs
• mikeroweWORKS Foundation
• COBB INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY

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The Cobb County School District

Guests:

• Dr. Ashley Kennedy, Director of Instruction & Innovative Practice
• Dr. Michelle Mikes, Mathematics Supervisor

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• [00:52] About the Guests
• [01:35] Terminology
• [03:05] Cobb Teachers Have More Autonomy
• [03:53] Practical Classroom Examples
• [04:44] What is The Math Core?
• [05:43] Relevant Support Through CTLS
• [08:22] Where to Find Resources

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• Georgia's K-12 Mathematics Standards
• Cobb Schools - Mathematics

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The Cobb County School District

Guests:

Josh Morreale, Assistant Superintendent of Safety Operations

Gretchen Walton, Assistant Superintendent of Compliance & Legislative Affairs

John Floresta, Chief Strategy & Accountability Officer

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• [01:23] Typical Crisis in School
• [06:44] Communication Requests
• [08:26] Legal Boundaries
• [17:13] Biggest Frustrations
• [24:39] Channels of Communication

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• Compliance and Legislative Affairs

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The Cobb County School District

Guest:

Melanie K. Bales, MSN, BSN, RN, CMS

Assistant Director, Student Support - District School Nurse Administrator

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• [00:44] Who is Melanie Bales?
• [02:56] Why Students Get Sick at the Start of School
• [04:06] What It Is and How to Combat It
• [06:08] Lessons From The Pandemic
• [07:07] When To Keep Kids Home
• [13:35] When the School Nurse Calls
• [16:36] Making a Backup Plan

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• How to Decide if Your Child’s Too Sick for School | Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
• Official Cobb Procedures for Illness or Injury - PROCEDURES WHEN STUDENTS SHOW SIGNS OF ILLNESS OR INJURY
• Section "J"-Students - This is the part of the district's policies and rules on student enrollment, attendance, rights and responsibilities, conduct discipline, health and welfare, and school-related activities.
• School Health Services

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The Cobb County School District

Guest: TJ Perry, Principal of South Cobb High School

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• [00:32] About TJ Perry
• [01:44] Differences Students Will Experience
• [03:08] Biggest Factors For Success
• [04:59] Tips For Parents
• [06:57] Guarding Against Negativity
• [08:40] Encouraging Positive Culture
• [10:40] High School Changes Students
• [12:31] The Most Pivotal Year
• [13:43] First Assignment For Freshmen

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The Cobb County School District

Guest: John Floresta, Chief Strategy & Accountability Officer

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• [01:02] Brief Overview of CTLS
• [02:50] How CTLS Began
• [04:01] The Focus of The Brown University Study
• [05:48] Motivation Behind the Innovation
• [10:02] Is Cobb the Only One?
• [11:30] Ensuring Authentic Content
• [13:35] What Brown Concluded
• [16:58] The National Attention is Growing!

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• Cobb Teaching & Learning System (CTLS)
• Success of CTLS Spotlighted in Ivy League Study
• ‘For Cobb, By Cobb’: Lessons from a Georgia district’s novel approach to digital learning | K-12 Dive

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The Cobb County School District

Guest: Chris Salter, Principal of Smitha Middle School

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• [01:31] About Chris
• [01:47] Biggest Differences in Students
• [02:09] Nurturing the Whole Child
• [03:22] Diversity in Middle School
• [04:31] Teaching Through Turmoil
• [05:43] Beyond Academics
• [06:27] Growing Responsible Students
• [09:51] Staying Informed Using CTLS
• [16:41] Parenting Mis-steps
• [19:04] Staying Engaged

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The Cobb County School District

Guest: Francia Browne, Director

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• [00:42] About Francia
• [01:50] Reasons for Adult Ed
• [02:52] The Biggest Challenges
• [04:48] Logistics Adults Face
• [07:00] Test Prep
• [09:18] Test Costs
• [10:33] HiSET for College
• [12:12] Hunger for Education
• [13:00] Course Costs
• [13:58] Paying it Forward
• [15:36] Civic Organizations' Involvement
• [16:04] How Fast Can It Be Done?
• [17:42] I Love You, But Go Away
• [19:09] Graduation Hoopla

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The Cobb County School District

Guest: John Floresta, Chief Strategy & Accountability Officer

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• [00:45] Georgia's BEST Explained
• [03:21] It's a New Concept
• [04:36] The Value Being Offered
• [05:56] Action Speaks Volumes
• [06:58] How to Jump on This
• [09:27] Paycheck Impact
• [10:26] The Ultimate Goal
• [11:20] Advanced Degree in Progress?
• [12:50] Parapros
• [15:59] Sustainability
• [17:22] Retention is Already High
• [19:01] Final Thoughts

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