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Planet Mom Radio | Two moms talking about how to make schools better for kids

Education Podcasts

Location:

United States

Language:

English

Contact:

(503) 334-6869


Episodes

05 Why Parents Are Pushing Back Against The School District’s Decision to Change School Start Times in Boston

12/18/2017
We are so excited to have Keri back with us for this week’s episode, and she comes back bearing local news! The Boston school district has decided to change school start times so that high school students start school later in the morning to accommodate their sleep schedules. However, the decision was made without much parental input and now Boston parents are pushing back. What does this mean for young kids and elementary school students? Busing and transportation companies? Parents and...

Duration:00:32:50

04 Sanzi Flies Solo and Talks Phony Grad Rates, an Amazing Teacher, and Tom Brady

12/5/2017
This week on Planet Mom Radio, I’m flying solo because Keri is away on a vacation with her boys—she surprised them with their first plane ride ever and a trip to Disney World! And I can't lie, the pictures she is posting of the trip are pure joy. It is soooo not the same on Planet Mom Radio without her but I do my best to cover a few interesting stories while she rides roller coasters and lounges by the pool with her adorable posse. In the wake of more and more male mega stars falling from...

Duration:00:18:35

03 Moms from Nashville and Detroit on Why They Do The Hard Work of Education Advocacy

11/27/2017
This week, we hear from two awesome moms who are warriors for parents of school kids in their respective cities. Vesia Wilson Hawkins is a blogger and parent in Nashville Tennessee. We discussed school choice, advocating for families, and making sure needs of all families are met. Her blog is called Volume and Light. Bernita Bradley is a blogger and mom of two in Detroit, Michigan. We spoke with her about the issues going on in Detroit schools, and what needs to change with school staff...

Duration:00:35:42

02 Parents and Data: Time to embrace the 'D' word. We can help.

11/20/2017
On this episode of Planet Mom Radio, after getting through some bake sale banter, Keri and I discuss the D word. Data. We know it can be confusing, frustrating, and even seem like someone else's problem. But we also know that it's super important that parents understand their children's schools by the numbers. At least some of the most important numbers. It's our hope that our conversation about school data will help with the some of the confusion—like that whole growth v proficiency thing,...

Duration:00:36:49

01 An Introduction to Planet Mom Radio

11/10/2017
Erika Sanzi and Keri Rodrigues are two moms who are leading the fight for high-quality education for every child while raising six boys between them. Erika and Keri bring a fresh perspective on education policy, politics, and parenting with just the right amount of intellect, heart, and humor.

Duration:00:28:20