The LASD Experience

By Sandra McGonagle and Greg Drummond

Welcome to The LASD Experience, a podcast hosted by Sandra McGonagle, Superintendent of the Los Altos School District, and Greg Drummond, Director of Teaching and Learning. In this podcast, we show

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How many episodes does The LASD Experience have?

The podcast currently has 16 episodes available.

The LASD Experience episodes:

October 16, 2024 Finding My Voice
Greg and Sandra discuss the first principle of Deeper Learning: Activating Student Voice.
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10min
September 12, 2024 The DL on DL
Greg and Sandra talk all about Deeper Learning in LASD.
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15min
August 19, 2024 It's Strategic
Greg and Sandra discuss the new 2024-2029 LASD Strategic Plan.
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14min
March 05, 2024 We LOVE Read Alouds
We're back from a long hiatus! Join Sandra and Greg and special guest, Sarah Gerlinger, as we discuss a new initiative that supports classrooms filled with safety and belonging in our elementary schools.
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14min
November 21, 2023 Social Media - the 411
Join Sandra, Greg, and special guest Claire Crane, Coordinator of Student Services, as we discuss the benefits and pitfalls of social media, the latest research on its impact on youth, and how LASD is responding to it all.
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24min
October 12, 2023 The Science of How Kids Learn to Read - in LASD
Sandra interviews Greg Drummond about 4 ways that LASD has used the updated science of how kids learn to read.
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14min
September 15, 2023 Full of Hope
Greg and Sandra discuss the LASD student experience, the science of learning and development, and developing students who have hope in themselves and hope for their future.
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11min
August 25, 2023 School's Back in Session
LASD superstar, Dr. Mollie Kesselring, joins Greg and Sandra to discuss the first few days of school and how "The Wheel" is brought to life.
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22min
June 15, 2023 Special Episode - Getting to Know You - Nikita Shah
Greg and Sandra talk with incoming Oak Avenue Elementary principal, Nikita (Niki) Shah!
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9min
June 07, 2023 The Human Body System
Greg and Sandra discuss 3 key ideas for integrated support systems in LASD.
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12min

FAQs about The LASD Experience:

How many episodes does The LASD Experience have?

The podcast currently has 16 episodes available.