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Welcome back to the Love Your School Podcast. Today I am conversing with Lori Ramos and Stephanie Schuller, both Kaleidoscope Public Charter School teachers.  Kaleidoscope School provides academic rigor balanced with innovative, hands-on instruction for every child. They cultivate strong relationships with students, families, and communities while facilitating children’s limitless potential. At Kaleidoscope, the teachers meet the students right where they are at. They are placed into achievement groups so they are able to master the standards they need; however, the groups are fluid and always changing as students progress. The small teacher-to-student ratio helps students get the individualized attention they need. Check out this episode to learn more about Kaleidoscope School and all the amazing things they have to offer. 

Episode Highlights:

• Lori and Stephanie’s background stories 
• Fluid achievement groups 
• Standards-based instruction 
• Exploratorium time 
• Social-emotional model/Connection Circles
• Global Play Day 
• How to Enroll or go

More on Guest: 

• Kaleidoscope School’s Website 
• Kaleidoscope School’s Facebook
• Kaleidoscope School’s Instagram
• Kaleidoscope School’s Twitter
• Kaleidoscope School’s Indeed

More on Love Your School/Links Mentioned in Episode:

• Hello@loveyourschool.org
• @LoveYourSchoolAZ
• www.loveyourschool.org

This show has been produced by Adkins Media Co. 

Hello everyone, and welcome back! I am talking with Maggie Martin and Olivia Lo in today's episode. Maggie is a senior teacher at YaizY as well as a homeschooling parent, and Olivia is the partnership coordinator. YaizY is an innovative and fun way to bring “passion to profession,” preparing students for digital careers. At YaizY, there is a unique combination of an online edu-gaming platform; advanced digital-careers content; and flexible, project-based learning led by super-engaging teachers. YaizY is an amazing resource for homeschooling parents, and it can also be beneficial for students in public, charter, and private schools as well! Listen to this episode to learn more about YaizY and everything they have to offer! 

Episode Highlights:

• Maggie’s background and how she discovered YaizY
• What is YaizY? 
• Classes and programs offered at YaizY 
• Learning real-life skills 
• Earning credits through YaizY 
• Mentor Check-ins 

More on Guest: 

• YaizY Website 
• YaizY Instagram 
• YaizY Facebook 
• Olivia’s email- olivia.lo@yaizy.io

More on Love Your School/Links Mentioned in Episode:

• Hello@loveyourschool.org
• @LoveYourSchoolAZ
• www.loveyourschool.org

In today’s episode, I am in conversation with Audrey Wisch, the Founder and CEO of Curious Cardinals.  Audrey started out tutoring students and quickly noticed how disengaged and uninterested the kids were in their learning. This is where the heart of Curious Cardinals was born. Audrey set out to make the content come alive for these students through mentors who are experts in that field. Curious Cardinals has since become a global platform for students to learn what they want to learn and for mentors to teach what they want to teach, ascribing value and agency to both the teaching and learning roles. Check out this episode to learn more about Curious Cardinals and how it could benefit both you and your students. 

Episode Highlights:

• Audrey’s background story and how she started Curious Cardinals
• The story behind the name Curious Cardinals 
• How Curious Cardinal Works
• How to get started with Curious Cardinals 
• 3 different tracks available at Curious Cardinals  
• Meeting students where they are 
• Project-based learning

More on Guest: 

• Curious Cardinals Website 
• Curious Cardinals Instagram 
• Curious Cardinals TikTok
• Curious Cardinals Linked In 

More on Love Your School/Links Mentioned in Episode:

• Hello@loveyourschool.org
• @LoveYourSchoolAZ
• www.loveyourschool.org

This show has been produced by Adkins Media Co

Is your child not thriving in their current school setting? Are you searching for a more personalized approach? 

Fusion Academy takes a student's educational experience and meets their needs at different levels rather than being limited by a one size fits all model. Today we are joined by Clarissa Abijaoude, the Director of Outreach at Fusion Academy. Fusion Academy is a fully accredited private middle and high school with a completely personalized approach. Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. This allows teachers to personalize course content for each student’s strengths, interests, and learning style. Check out this episode to learn more about Fusion Academy and everything they have to offer. 

Episode Highlights:

• Personalized learning for students 
• What a day at Fusion Academy looks like 
• Students flourishing at Fusion Academy 
• Enrollment process 
• Fusion offers tutoring options
• Week-long themed camps 
• Finding Fusion Academy campuses near you 
• Partnerships and collaborations in the community 
• Go check out a Fusion Academy Campus! 

More on Guest: 

• Fusion Academy’s Website 
• Fusion Academy on IG 
• Fusion Academy on YouTube 
• Fusion Academy on Facebook 
• Watch a video about the  Fusion Scottsdale Campus!

More on Love Your School/Links Mentioned in Episode:

• Hello@loveyourschool.org
• @LoveYourSchoolAZ
• www.loveyourschool.org

Today I am chatting with Kelly Smith, the author of  A Fire to Be Kindled: How a Generation of Empowered Learners Can Lead Meaningful Lives and Move Humanity Forward. This book offers a fresh approach: the Empowered Learner, helping anyone own their genius and accomplish their goals. A Fire to Be Kindled takes a practical look at the structures surrounding students and explains how thousands of children are becoming Empowered Learners through Prenda microschools. Check out this episode to learn more about Kelly’s motivation behind this book, and how it could change your life!

Episode Highlights:

• Kelly’s work at Prenda 
• The vision behind Kelly’s book- A Fire to Be Kindled: How a Generation of Empowered Learners Can Lead Meaningful Lives and Move Humanity Forward
• What is an Empowered Learner? 
• Setting Goals & Challenging Yourself

More on Guest: 

• Prenda Website
•  A Fire to Be Kindled: How a Generation of Empowered Learners Can Lead Meaningful Lives and Move Humanity Forward

More on Love Your School/Links Mentioned in Episode:

• Hello@loveyourschool.org
• @LoveYourSchoolAZ
• www.loveyourschool.org

Today we are talking with Beth Bovee, Head of School at the new microschool, True North Academy. We are also joined by Michele Hudak, Special Education Director. True North Academy offers individualized education for students in grades K-6. The unique design of True North Academy's educational approach offers children individualized hands-on opportunities. True North Academy specializes in working with hidden disabilities such as students with ADHD, auditory processing disorder, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, dyslexia or other language based learning disabilities, giftedness, and sensory processing sensitivities. Check out this episode to learn more about True North Academy, what they offer, and how their services could benefit you and your child. Learn about launching a microschool and the unique parent lead opportunities that communities have in forming these new options. 

Episode Highlights:

• How the True North Academy was founded 
• Info on Microschools
• Parent advocacy and engagement
• Arizona Empowerment Scholarship
• Accommodations for students with special needs

More on Guest: 

• Learn more about True North Academy
• Find True North Academy on Instagram
• Follow True North Academy on Twitter

More on Love Your School/Links Mentioned in Episode:

• Hello@loveyourschool.org
• @LoveYourSchoolAZ
• www.loveyourschool.org

As home schooling options broaden and more families opt for alternatives to public schools, we look at 10 legit reasons you should consider before buying that curriculum. Special guest Holli Turner joins Renee for the lowdown while Bonnie (with zero homeschool experience) asks some probing questions about the number of bonnets homeschoolers actually own.

Arizonans are leading the way with innovative new Small Learning Communities like Microschools. Listen to Founder and certified teacher, Lara DeRoule, who spent 10+ years in a traditional classroom about why she decided to start a Micro School that models a "one room schoolhouse". Hear about her partnership with the local Superstition Farms, and be inspired about starting your own, in person Small Learning Community! 

Things we Discussed in this Episode/Episode Highlights:

• Microschools
• Learning from real life experiences
• Choosing the best education option for your child

More on Guest: 

• Contact Lara at campismorefun@gmail.com
• Learn more about Dynamic Micro-School at campdynamic.com
• Follow Dynamic Micro-School on Facebook!
• Check out Superstitions Farm at https://superstitionfarmaz.com/

More on Love Your School/Links Mentioned in Episode:

• Hello@loveyourschool.org
• @LoveYourSchoolAZ
• www.loveyourschool.org