Episodes

  • School Talks ~ Sept. 22, 2024

    School Talks ~ Sept. 22, 2024
    Sep 22 2024
    School Talks ~ Sept. 22, 2024
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    38 mins
  • School Talks ~ Sept. 15, 2024

    School Talks ~ Sept. 15, 2024
    Sep 15 2024
    Sept. 15, 2024 ~ With schools well underway, we have a great line-up of school leaders on the program today, including the newly appointed Headmaster from Orchard Lake St. Mary’s Preparatory High School, Leonard Karschnia, Roseville Community Schools Restorative Justice Facilitator Karen Rice, and from St. Clair Shores South Lake High School Culinary Arts Teacher Michelle Downs.
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    38 mins
  • School Talks ~ Sept. 8, 2024

    School Talks ~ Sept. 8, 2024
    Sep 8 2024
    Sept. 9, 2024 ~ With the opening of schools behind us, we have a distinguished line-up of school leaders on the program, Deputy Superintendent from Warren Woods Public Schools, Neil Cassabon, Andrew Shaw Superintendent of Monroe Public Schools, Novi Community Schools Superintendent Ben Mainka and Troy Public Schools Superintendent Rich Machesky.
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    38 mins
  • School Talks ~ Sept. 1, 2024

    School Talks ~ Sept. 1, 2024
    Sep 1 2024
    Sept. 1, 2024 ~ As part of our continued focus on getting back to school this fall, has an exciting line-up of guests on the program, including Michelle Voelker, an Instructional Coach from Warren Woods Public Schools, Anthony Viviano Wilkerson Elementary Principal in Warren, Anchor Bay High School Principal Mike Mackenzie, and Macomb County School Safety Coordinator Jim Burke.
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    38 mins
  • School Talks ~ Band Brilliance, Budget Insights, Summer Breaks, and a Bold Return

    School Talks ~ Band Brilliance, Budget Insights, Summer Breaks, and a Bold Return
    Aug 25 2024
    August 25, 2024 ~ On the debut edition of “School Talks,” Dr. Robert Livernois speaks with educator Robbin Mangiapane from Grogan Elementary in Southgate about the community support she received during her cancer treatment and her joy in returning to work. Robert also interviews Mary Hulliberger, director of bands at Walled Lake Northern High School, about what makes their program one of the nation’s best. Additionally, David Randles, executive director of government relations, education policy, and research at Oakland Schools, discusses Michigan’s education budget and its allocation to K-12 education. Also, Dr. Judy Pritchett, a member of the Michigan State Board of Education, talks about the history of summer breaks and potential changes to better fit modern needs.
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    38 mins