Friday, April 22, 2016

Tar Heel Teachers - S2E3 - Town Hall Meeting with Dr. June Atkinson: NC's State Superintendent!

Our Town Hall Meeting with Dr. June Atkinson is filled with many teachable moments! Let's learn together!

During this month's episode of Tar Heel Teachers...

  • .45 - The Busy Bees of Plain View Primary open the show with a vocal performance!
  • 3:45 - Teacher Talk: The co-hosts are joined by Dr. June Atkinson (NC's State Superintendent)! The group discusses The End of Standard 6 & The Growing Gap in Local Spending between Wealthy & Poor Counties.
  • 21:05 - Minute to Win It Challenge: Dr. June Atkinson faces off against Dr. Robert Taylor (Bladen County's Superintendent), Mrs. Deborah Belle (Principal of Plain View Primary), and Josiah (1st Grader) in the Movin' On Up: Cup Game!
  • 23:55 - The co-hosts interview Dr. June Atkinson!
  • 36:00 - Public Forum: Dr. June Atkinson fields questions from our studio audience!
  • 48:50 - The Busy Bees of Plain View Primary close our show with a step performance!



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Monday, April 11, 2016

Tar Heel Teachers - S2E2 - Autism Special!

Our Autism Special is filled with many teachable moments! Let's learn together!

During this month's episode of Tar Heel Teachers....
  • 1:00 - Teacher Talk: The co-hosts review Myths about Autism. They also discuss the Center for Children with Autism of Wilmington's desire to raise money for a new bus. Lastly, they share a young autistic boy's spot-on "Michael Jackson" dance moves!
  • 15:55 - The co-hosts interview Amy Sparks from the Jarred Bryan Sparks Foundation!
  • 25:05 - Christy Jenks provides tips for parents with autistic children!
  • 31:25 - The co-hosts reflect about how autism has impacted their careers!

11 Myths About Autism

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Thursday, March 17, 2016

Tar Heel Teachers - S2E1

This month's episode is filled with many teachable moments! Let's learn together!

During this month's episode of Tar Heel Teachers...
  • :30 - Catching-Up with the Co-Hosts: The Tar Heel Teachers share their latest developments, and the new high school co-host is introduced! 
  • 6:40 - Teacher Talk: The co-hosts discuss the News & Observer Report about  Enrollment Plunges at UNC Teacher Prep Programs and the Charlotte Observer Report about the Latino Student Boom, which is Posing Complex Questions in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.
  • 20:55 - The co-hosts complete a Minute to Win It Challenge!
  • 25:45 - The co-hosts recognize a Remarkable North Carolinian!

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This show nor its co-hosts are perfect! We hope that you will grow and learn with us!