Beyond Academics: Connecting Classroom & Community
Welcome to Beyond Academics: Connecting Classroom & Community, the podcast where we dive deep into the world of community schools and explore how they’re transforming education for students, families, and communities. We are hearing from educators and community members who are at the forefront of creating change and meeting the needs of the community – be it basic needs healthcare, social services supports, or social emotional learning. Tune in to hear heart-warming stories of resilience and inspiration as we transform lives through community schools.
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Beyond Academics: Connecting Classroom & Community
Latest Episodes
From Lived Experience to Leadership: Transforming Youth and Community with Terrence Stone
In this episode of Beyond Academics: Connecting Classroom and Community, we sit down with Terrence Stone, CEO and founder of Young Visionaries Leadership Academy.With over 20 years of service and more than 200,000 youth reached, Terrence...
Nurturing Wonder and Curiosity in Rialto Unified School District,
We’re excited to highlight our latest episode, “Nurturing Wonder and Curiosity in Rialto Unified School District,” featuring Juanita Chan-Roden, Rialto Unified School District Agent: Science and Career Pro...
We All Win: Creating a System of Coordination of Services in Mammoth Unified School District
Kelly O’Neill, Community Schools Coordinator at Mammoth Unified School District, is a strategic leader in education and public policy with a deep commitment to empowering communities through education and health initiatives. Her p...
From Values to Vision: Transforming Family Engagement in Fontana Unified School District
Michael Garcia, Chief Communication and Community Engagement Officer for Fontana Unified School District, shares how he strengthens partnerships with students and families by prioritizing trust and authentic connection. He reflects on how his j...
Innovative Partnership and Practices in Riverside County with Dr. Amanda Wade
Joanna Marrufo hosts a podcast discussing community schools and their impact on education, featuring Dr. Amanda Wade, a community schools coordinator at the Riverside County Office of Education. Wade, with 17 years in education, emphasizes the ...