Join us on WCS Voices as we host Olivia Reeder, Dean of Early College at WVU-P, Jason Hughes, Director of Career and Technical Education, and Jason Potts, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, both of Wood County Schools. These experts will explore the benefits of dual credit programs and career and technical education for high school students. Discover how dual credit initiatives allow students to earn college credits alongside their high school curriculum. Learn how CTE programs provide hands-on learning experiences tailored to various career pathways. Tune in for valuable insights into shaping the educational journey of today's youth.

The arts are essential in public education, serving as a catalyst for fostering creativity, critical thinking, and holistic cognitive development. Beyond technical skills, engagement with the arts cultivates imagination, enabling well-rounded individuals to approach challenges with innovative perspectives. Arts education also fosters cultural awareness, promoting empathy among students with diverse backgrounds. In a rapidly evolving global landscape, the arts play a vital role in preparing students for a future where adaptability, collaboration, and inventive thinking are essential. Integrating the arts in Wood County Schools enhances academic performance and contributes to the development of socially and emotionally intelligent individuals, laying the foundation for a more enriched and interconnected society.

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It's that time of year! Students are heading back to school and the academic year begins. This means changes from summer routines and driving patterns. Today's podcast looks at how the entire community can ensure the safety of our students whether riding a bus or walking to school. Whether you have a student in Wood County Schools or not, it's up to all of us to slow down and keep student safety as a priority. We are joined by WCS's Director of Transportation, Chad Bloss, and our Coordinator of Safety and Security, Don Brown, as we discuss simple ways to keep our students safe.

The WCS Voices Podcast spent a week at Williamstown Middle High School for Wood County Schools' Teaching & Learning Academy. The podcast features interviews with teachers and administrators who attended sessions as well as with presenters from all over. We also speak with the organizers of the event and talk about all the behind-the-scenes work it takes to put the event together. Join us as we wrap up a successful week at the Teaching & Learning Academy!

The Teaching and Learning Academy by Wood County Schools is all set to commence this July, offering a remarkable week of professional development and featuring noteworthy keynote speakers. In this second part of a two-part series, educators from Wood County Schools provide insights into the upcoming academy, outlining the highlights of their sessions and giving a sneak peek into what to anticipate this summer. The academy is scheduled to take place from July 17th to the 21st at Williamstown Middle High School.

The Teaching and Learning Academy by Wood County Schools is all set to commence this July, offering a remarkable week of professional development and featuring noteworthy keynote speakers. In this first part of a two-part series, educators from Wood County Schools provide insights into the upcoming academy, outlining the highlights of their sessions and giving a sneak peek into what to anticipate this summer. The academy is scheduled to take place from July 17th to the 21st at Williamstown Middle High School.

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Christie Willis, Superintendent of Wood County Schools, and Michael Erb, communications coordinator, also of Wood County Schools, join the podcast to talk about first jobs, growing pains, memories from childhood, and to speak about the importance of public education teachers.

Welcome to the new WCS Voices: Conversations on Education & Community podcast. Jimmy Stewart and Eric Murphy talk about how the podcast will showcase the talent in Wood County Schools with insightful discussions, expert insights, and inspiring stories.

Subscribe today or get started at woodcountyschoolswv.com/wcsvoices.

Join Wood County Schools this summer for a wide variety of summer learning opportunities. Ashlee Beatty, Candace Lewis, and Joanna Mulligan join Eric Murphy and Jimmy Stewart to discuss all of the options available this summer for students from pre-k to 12th grade.

Register your child at woodcountyschoolswv.com/summer2023.