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Exploring the World Outside the Classroom: The Power of Educational Travel with Heidi Udall
In this week’s episode of the American Classroom podcast, hosts Jared Taylor and Lindsey Crosland are joined by a special returning guest - Heidi Udall. Heidi is the principal of Heritage Academy Mesa campus and has been an educator for 20 years. She is passionate...
4 More Things You Didn’t Know About School Choice
Last week, we shared insights from my enlightening conversation with Jenny Clark, a member of the Arizona State Board of Education and founder of Love Your School, about the transformative power of school choice. Jenny's passion for empowering parents and her...
5 Things You Didn’t Know About School Choice
I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Jenny Clark, a member of the Arizona State Board of Education and founder of Love Your School, a non-profit focused on helping parents find the best education options for their children. Jenny is a passionate advocate for...
The Expanding Landscape of School Choice
The education landscape in the United States is undergoing a dramatic transformation. Parents today have more options than ever before when it comes to their children's schooling. In the past, most students simply attended their local district school. But now,...
8 Things We All Can Do to Help Create Safer Schools
As a former school board member and one of the hosts of the American Classroom podcast, I'm always looking for ways to improve education and ensure our children have a safe environment to learn and grow. In a recent episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing...
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Dual Enrollment in High Schools
Across the country, more and more high school students are earning college credits through an academic model called “dual enrollment” (also referred to as “concurrent enrollment” in many schools). These programs allow students to take college courses that satisfy...
The Extracurricular Activity Tax Credit: An Underutilized Tool for Funding Students’ Enrichment
** Disclaimer: The participants in American Classroom are not Certified Public Accountants (CPA) or tax attorneys and this podcast is not intended to be accounting, tax, or legal advice. The information presented here is for general informational and educational...
Surviving and Thriving as a First-Year Teacher
Teaching is one of the most important and impactful professions there is, yet it comes with immense challenges, especially in that critical first year. In our latest episode of the American Classroom podcast, I had the privilege of speaking with Heidi Udall, principal...
Raising a Generation: The Power of Investing in Education
I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Carolyn Jess on the American Classroom Podcast, about the importance of philanthropy and investing in education. As the host of American Classroom, I strive to highlight innovative approaches to improving our education...
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