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A Registered Clinical Counsellor (BCACC), a Certified EMDR Therapist (EMDRIA), and a Mental Performance Specialist, Kara is widely recognized for her work integrating mental health support with high performance in both professional and athletic spaces.
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FreshEd #2 - Chris Lubienski
How did vouchers and charter schools become key elements in the education reform agenda in the United States? My guest today, Professor of Education Policy at the University of Illinois, Chris Lubienski, speaks about the rise of policy orchestration among a network of private and ... Show More
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056 Greg Toppo of Inside Higher Ed and The Game Believes in You
Greg Toppo is a senior editor for Inside Higher Ed. Before that, he spent 15 years as the national education reporter for USA Today. A graduate of St. John’s College in Santa Fe, N.M., he taught in both public and private schools for eight years before moving into journalism. His ... Show More
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Public Schools: Talking Across the Divide. Becky Pringle and Gisele Huff
Almost everyone has an opinion about public education, especially in the years since the COVID pandemic when the physical closure of schools and online schooling became highly controversial. The vast majority of American students attend public school, but the numbers are falling, ... Show More
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Kike Ojo-Thompson is renowned as one of Canada’s leading experts on equity, diversity, and inclusion. As the founder and principal consultant of KOJO Institute, she has guided public and private organizations alike towards more equitable cultures and outcomes with her signature b ... Show More
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Amanda K. Edwards is an attorney and native Houstonian with a passion for empowering communities through solutions, engagement, and public service. Amanda currently serves as the President & CEO of The Community Based Solutions Firm, and she is the founder and Board President of ... Show More
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