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In Teachers We Trust presents a compelling vision, offering practical ideas for educators and school leaders wishing to develop teacher-powered education systems. It reveals why teachers in Finland hold high status, and shows what the country's trust-based school system looks like in action. Pasi Sahlberg and Timothy D. Walker suggest seven key principles for building a culture of trust in schools, from offering clinical training for future teachers to encouraging student agency to fostering a collaborative professionalism among educators.

Finland shocked the world when its 15-year-olds scored highest on the first Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), a set of tests touted for evaluating critical-thinking skills in math, science, and reading. That was in 2001; but even today, this tiny Nordic nation continues to amaze. How does Finnish education - with short school days, light homework loads, and little standardized testing - produce students who match the PISA scores of high-powered, stressed-out kids in Asia?

Killer clowns, a hungry hedge maze, and rich kids who got bored. Friendly cannibals, impossible slashers, and the dead who don’t stay dead…. A museum curator who despises “diasporic inaccuracies.” A sweet girl and her diary of happy thoughts. An old house that just wants friends forever…. These stories are filled with ancient terrors and modern villains, but go ahead, go into the basement, step onto the old plantation, and open the magician’s mystery box because this time, the white guy dies first.

With over 70 years of collective broadcasting experience, we will take you on a journey that will make you think, laugh and sometimes cry! We'll talk news, current events, music, entertainment & more! With celebrity guests that will give you a "Back Stage Pass". It's "Sweeping the Country" with Derik & Jimmy...be part of it!

Have you sometimes wondered what’s your purpose? How do some people seem to make all the right moves? Do you feel stuck and unsure? If you’re really ready to pursue your dreams and need a little direction you don’t want to miss this show on unlocking passion. Join Karla D. Walker as she encourages you to look within yourself to find the answers that you need. The core message of this interactive show is that what you need to be your best self personally or in business is inside of you waiting to get out. You just need to believe in your abilities and take action. Of course, there are ...

Feeling the pressure? This podcast will equip you with the tools you and your team need to rise above it. If you want to create the kind of work environment that your team can get excited about, where people feel valued and connected, then this is the show for you. Tune into interviews with bestselling authors, executive coaches, consultants, and managers in a league of their own. Extending research to the workplace, Dr. Heather Walker sheds light on the power of levity at work. "Join me in my journey to find workplace solutions that improve work climate, the culture, and that support a ...

When it comes to food, Americans seem to have a pretty great deal. Our grocery stores are overflowing with countless varieties of convenient products. But like most bargains that are too good to be true, the modern food system relies on an illusion. It depends on endless abundance, but the planet has its limits. So too does a healthcare system that must absorb rising rates of diabetes and obesity. So, too, do the workers who must labor harder and faster for less pay.

Ali Walker reveals that instead of seeking happiness in the future, we can focus on awareness in each moment, training ourselves to generate calming, positive, and uplifting thoughts and emotions. Drawing on her research and her work with clients, Get Conscious breaks down the four elements of self-awareness and provides strategies for mastering them. Included are case studies, rituals, exercises, and activities to help you tune into your inner wisdom and let self-awareness guide you to come alive.

Dr. C. Eugene Walker's relaxation techniques have helped thousands of people find relief from tension and stress. In this updated edition of his best selling Learn to Relax, Walker explains how creative problem-solving and decision-making can keep you from feeling overwhelmed and improve your ability to cope with everyday worries.

A selection of magical stories to entertain your children whilst you are waiting at the airport and are flying to your holiday.

Audio Sermon Podcasts

Within this audiobook, we embark on a transformative journey through the emotional landscape of a breakup. We offer practical advice and invaluable tools to help you navigate the complex web of emotions that accompany such a significant life change. Together, we will explore the depths of self-care, rediscover your authentic self, and uncover the resilience within you to face the challenges of loneliness and rebuilding self-esteem.

"Win Your Breakup" is your trusted companion in the aftermath of heartbreak. This audiobook offers empowering strategies to not just survive, but thrive after separation. Gain insights into building resilience, nurturing self-love, and crafting a brighter future. Discover how to transform heartache into a catalyst for personal growth and renewal.

Weekly doses of strategy and advice for mental health professionals building a practice the smart way. Non-Texans welcome! Kate Walker, Ph.D. LPC, LMFT from #counselorsdontquit Blog and Kate Walker Training You Tube Channel reveals all of her practice and practice side-hustle strategies, clinical techniques, and killer marketing tips and tricks so you can be ahead of the curve with your mental health practice. Discover how you can create a mental health practice that works for YOU so you can have the time and freedom to do what you love, whether it's traveling the world, or attending your ...

We're on a mission to help you live life with an unfair advantage. Join Stephen and Guillaume as they dissect the latest biohacking products and news, make industry predictions, and share details from their biohacking experiments.