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The Making After-School Cool Podcast is an essential part of the CASE for Kids push to increase the awareness of resources that improve quality in the after-school and out-of-school time field. Join Mike Wilson and field experts as they discuss best practices, the growth mindset, project-based learning, social emotional learning, restorative practices and student engagement all with after-school providers in mind. Brought to you by Case4Kids
Episodes
Wednesday Jul 20, 2022
Wednesday Jul 20, 2022
Today is a preview of episode 95 of the Making After School Cool podcast where we discuss the topic of teaching with an understanding of adolescent brain. My guest today is Dr. Lori Desautels who is an assistant professor at Butler University where she teaches both undergraduate and graduate programs in the College of Education. Because of her work, she has been able to attract the foremost experts in the fields of educational neuroscience, trauma, and adversity.
Monday Jul 11, 2022
Monday Jul 11, 2022
Today’s episode of the Making After-School Cool Podcast focuses on current issues appearing in education. As Educational practices continue to evolve, there remains the question of “are the methods we now use to educate our youth keeping pace with the educational evolution?” Research has shown that when students actively participate in lessons, they are more engaged and their academic performance increase. To discuss a few of these issues is my guest, Miriam Plotinsky.
During this podcast you will learn the following:
- How much should outside influences alter what is being taught in schools?
- What are some lessons educators learned during remote teaching that could help them today?
- What are some insight school administrators gain when they also teach a class?
- What are some advantages for teachers as well as students when the simple term “What do you think” is used to discuss lessons?
- A brief description of the book, “Teach More, Hover Less: How to Stop Micromanaging Your Secondary Classroom”
Guest
Miriam Plotinsky is an author and instructional specialist who addresses challenges in both teaching and leading schools with differentiated needs. A strong advocate for student-centered learning, Miriam is widely published in Education Week, Edutopia, ASCD Express, The Teaching Channel, EdSurge, K-12 Talk and Education World. She is also a National Board-Certified Teacher with additional certification in administration and supervision. Her first book, Teach More, Hover Less: How to Stop Micromanaging Your Secondary Classroom (W.W. Norton & Company, 2022), is a practical guide to a student-centered instructional approach that removes the necessity of teacher micromanagement.
Resources
Miriam Plotinsky
Miriamplotinsky.com
Teach More, Hover Less
How to Stop Micromanaging Your Secondary Classroom
https://wwnorton.com/books/9781324019879
Mike Wilson
mwilson@hcde-texas.org
Harris County Department of Education
https://hcde-texas.org
CASE for Kids
https://hcde-texas.org/afterschool-zone
Thursday Jul 07, 2022
Thursday Jul 07, 2022
Today we are previewing episode 95 of the Making After-School Cool Podcast which focuses on current issues appearing in education. As Educational practices continuously evolve, there remains the question of “are the methods we now use to educate our youth keeping pace with the educational evolution?” Research has shown that when students actively participate in lessons, they are more engaged and their academic performance increase.
To discuss a few of these topics is my guest, Miriam Plotinsky. Miriam is an author and instructional specialist who addresses challenges in both teaching and leading across schools with a wide range of needs. She is widely published in educational journals and her first book, Teach More, Hover Less: How to Stop Micromanaging Your Secondary Classroom , is a practical guide to a student-centered instructional approach that removes the necessity of teacher micromanagement.
Tuesday Jul 05, 2022
Tuesday Jul 05, 2022
In honor of the historic work they do, today’s episode of the Making After School Cool podcast highlights the Houston Area Urban League. As they celebrate 54 years of existence, the Houston Area Urban League advocates for and provides social services to disadvantaged people of all races, gender, age groups, and/or disabilities.
During this podcast you will learn:
- The types of services provided by the Houston Area Urban League
- The Houston Area Urban league summer initiatives designed for youth
- Challenges and rewarding moments faced by Houston Area Urban League
- Information regarding any workshops and trainings
Guest
John Robinson, is a career educator, spokesperson, and trainer for Scholastics and currently the Director of Education and Youth Development Family Support Service for the Houston Area Urban League
Resources
John Robinson
Houston Area Urban League
Mike Wilson
mwilson@hcde-texas.org
Harris County Department of Education
https://hcde-texas.org
CASE for Kids
https://hcde-texas.org/afterschool-zone
Monday Jun 27, 2022
Monday Jun 27, 2022
This preview of episode 94 of the Making After School Cool podcast honor of the historic work of the Houston Area Urban League. As they celebrate 54 years of existence, the Houston Area Urban League advocates for and provides social services to disadvantaged people of all races, gender, age groups, and/or disabilities. To speak on services being provided by the Houston Area Urban League is today’s guest is John Robinson, Director of Education and Youth Development Family support service
Thursday Jun 16, 2022
Thursday Jun 16, 2022
There are numerous problems negatively influencing communities across the country. However, developing a strategy to address these concerns can be complex and overwhelming. Community advocacy is when a person or organization brings to light civic issues to policymakers, politicians, and the local citizenry to create change. Therefore, today’s episode of the making after school cool podcast highlights community advocacy and features the work of the Collective Agency for Youth.
During this podcast you will learn the following:
- A definition of community advocacy?
- The goals of the Collective Agency for Youth the target audience e and the type of services the agency provides
- The importance for having community advocacy resources
- Examples of challenges and rewards regarding conducting youth advocacy work
Guest
Tiffany Echevarria, Tiffany is currently the Executive Director of the Collective Action for Youth. Her background includes implementation, evaluation, and continuous quality improvement for youth programming. Tiffany is an experienced facilitator who regularly brings people together to dialogue around race and diversity. In this role, she is eager to work shoulder to shoulder with youth to create better solutions for the community.
Resources
Collective Action for Youth
Tiffany Echevarria
tiffany.echevarria@ca4y.org
Mike Wilson
mwilson@hcde-texas.org
Harris County Department of Education
https://hcde-texas.org
CASE for Kids
Tuesday Jun 14, 2022
Tuesday Jun 14, 2022
Today we are previewing Ep 93 which focuses on community advocacy and highlights the Collective Agency for Youth. There are numerous problems negatively influencing communities across the country. Community advocacy requires the collaboration of a wide range of people focused on solving social issues. In the Houston area anorganzation doing such work is the Collective Agency for Youth. To speak on community advocacy, as well as the work of the Collective Action for Youth is my guest Tiffany Echevarria, the Executive Director of the Collective Action for Youth.
Tuesday Jun 07, 2022
Tuesday Jun 07, 2022
The topic for this week’s episode focuses on the importance of building your networking skills. Building a network is important because it helps you locate individuals who can assist you with connecting and developing potential opportunities for success. Regarding school based after school programs, School administration, faculty members, custodians, bus drivers, local community members and parents are key targets for after school staff to network with.
During this podcast you will learn the following:
- A definition of networking and why is it an important skill to master?
- How introverted and extroverted people can take advantage of their strengths when it comes to networking?
- How to identify the best people to be in your network?
- How does a person’s body language influence networking opportunities?
- How should after school staff approach networking with campus staff, parents, businesses, and neighborhood residents in the area?
Guest
Sonya Ware is the Chief Executive Officer & President at Blue Beagle Consulting based in Houston, Texas. With twenty years of professional experience, as a regional Fortune 500 leader and entrepreneur, Sonya serves as a strategic thinking and accountability partner; Prior to Blue Beagle Consulting, she worked in oil and gas technology and was a five-time award-recipient for creating the ‘right work environment’. She has coached individuals working in companies such as Royal Dutch Shell, British Petroleum, UT M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, United Way of Greater Houston, Pfizer, Farmers Insurance, Morgan Stanley, and Universities.
Resources
Sonya Ware
sonyaware.com
Mike Wilson
mwilson@hcde-texas.org
Harris County Department of Education
https://hcde-texas.org
CASE for Kids
Monday Jun 06, 2022
Monday Jun 06, 2022
This is a preview of EP 92 which will focus on the importance of building networking skills. Building a network is important because it helps you locate individuals who can assist you with connecting and developing potential opportunities for success. In regards to school based after school programs, administrators, faculty members, custodians, bus drivers, local community members and parents are key targets for after school staff to network with.
To discuss the importance of networking is my guest, Ms. Sonya Ware. Ms. Ware is the Chief Executive Officer & President at Blue Beagle Consulting based in Houston, Texas.
Wednesday Jun 01, 2022
Wednesday Jun 01, 2022
The topic for this week’s episode of the Making After School Cool Podcast is the Influence School Connectedness has on students’ performance. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, students who feel connected to their schools are more likely to have better academic achievement, have better attendance, and are less likely to engage in behavior that may remove them from the classroom setting. So, it should not be a surprise that there has emerged an increased awareness of how student’s feeling regarding their educational setting influence youth engagement with their schools. To discuss this issue is my guest, Helen Spencer.
During this podcast you will learn about the following:
- A working definition of Student Connectedness
- Why is Student Connectedness Important?
- How the campus environment and climate influence how students feel about their school?
- How can schools promote activities to increase student connectedness?
Guest
Helen is currently a doctoral student and research assistant at the University of Houston’s Graduate College of Social Work. Her study includes researching contextual factors such as school support that promote adolescent wellbeing in complex families. She is a former journalist, who previously served as HCDE’s Chief Information Officer, supporting Technology and Communications. In this role, she became familiar with Out of School Time field including providing support for the mission of CASE for Kids to increase equitable access to youth services.
Helen received her Master of Social Work from the University of Houston, and has a daughter, who is also a student at the University of Houston, a stepdaughter, and two stepsons. She and her partner currently live in Houston TX
Resources
Helen Spencer
Mike Wilson
mwilson@hcde-texas.org
Harris County Department of Education
https://hcde-texas.org
CASE for Kids