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Choosing the right post secondary institution is one of the first big decisions many young adults will make, and with over 5,000 colleges and universities in the US alone, there is a lot for them to consider! In this episode we sat down with Vielka Hoy, founder and CEO of Bridge to College, who shared guidance for parents and students.     Check out other School Dazed shows about college! The One About College Admissions The One About Scholarships The One About Your Freshman Year In College For more information about our show head to schooldazedshow.com

The closure of schools and the deficiencies of crisis virtual learning caused some parents to weigh their options to see if alternative academic solutions would better fit their families and address their children’s needs. In this episode we sit down with the president of @schoolchoiceweek , Andrew Campanella.  Andrew talked to us about a survey they conducted that revealed the reasons why parents are considering different options for their children.   Also check out our interview with Andrew in "The One About School Choice Part 1" where he talked to us in detail about different school choices.   For more information about our show head to https://schooldazedshow.com/  

One study indicates that at least, eight in ten parents believe that signing kids up for extracurricular activities could bring them extra income someday. Many parents invest significant time and money for soccer, ballet, and piano lessons, but how do you find the balance between extracurricular and academic needs? In this episode we were joined by two parents whose children were very involved in activities and who have had some 20/20 hindsight moments they wanted to share.   Related topics: The One About Coaching Students with ADHD The One About College Admissions The One About UIL Academic Competition The One About Student Athletes For more information about our show head to https://schooldazedshow.com/

More than half of American workers are dissatisfied with their jobs. Loyal employees that stay with companies 10, 20, and 30 years are rare. Many young people graduate lacking a basic understanding of their strengths, values, and purpose in order to make wise decisions about career paths. Greg and Beth Langston, co-founders of The College Flight Plan, lead students in transformational self-discovery allowing them to discover their life's purpose and ultimately, fulfilling careers.  For more information about our show head to https://schooldazedshow.com/.

Fake News [ feyk-nooz, nyooz ] Noun False news stories, often of a sensational nature, created to be widely shared or distributed for the purpose of generating revenue, or promoting or discrediting a public figure, political movement, company, etc.   How can we (and how can we lead our kids to) identify credible news sources and information in order to think critically, make decisions, and form opinions in a world where Fake News is so readily available?   In this episode, we were joined by Principal Lecturer for the Mayborn School of Journalism at the University of North Texas, Corneilus "Neil" Foot. Neil has also worked at The Miami Herald, The Washington Post, The Dallas Morning News, the Belo Corporation, the Tom Joyner Morning Show, and The American Society of Newspaper Editors.   For more information about our show head to schooldazedshow.com

Critical Race Theory or CRT has become a hot-button issue and a concern for many parents of K-12 students in the United States.  Six states (Idaho, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Iowa, and New Hampshire) have passed laws and nearly 20 additional states have introduced or plan to introduce similar legislation to regulate how race is discussed in the classroom.  In this episode, our guests defined CRT, talked about it’s origins, and discussed what our nation’s students are being taught in schools about race and our country’s history with racism.     For more information about our show head to schooldazedshow.com.

An estimated 6.1 million children have been diagnosed with ADHD at some point in their lives.  Symptoms of ADHD can affect a student’s behavior and academic performance at school.  It can be misunderstood by both those who struggle with the disorder and by those around them, but with support and strategies, students can learn to thrive.  In this episode, we sat down with Dr. Norrine Russell, Academic & ADHD Coaching Expert, from Russell Coaching.  Dr. Russell gave us insight into the ADHD brain as well as effective strategies for managing the symptoms for academic success.   For more information about our show head to https://schooldazedshow.com/.  Like and subscribe!  

Navigating the college admissions process can be tricky and even sometimes intimidating.  Experts suggest that students and their parents begin this process in Junior High, but where do you start and how do you know your child is on the right track?  In this episode, we sat down with college admissions expert, Dr. Shirag Shemmassian of Shemmassian Academic Consulting.  For nearly 20 years, he and his team have helped thousands of students get into top colleges.   For more information about our show head to https://schooldazedshow.com/.  Don't miss a show!  Be sure to like and subscribe to School Dazed on any podcast platform.  

In this episode, we welcomed three moms who have children in the Special Education program at their schools.  When our son first entered into the SPED program, friends who had gone before us provided a wealth of knowledge and much-needed comfort when we knew nothing.  We wanted to invite some parents to share their experiences and wisdom with our audience to do the same for those of you that are new to SPED.   For more information about our show head to schooldazedshow.com

In this episode, we talked to career coach and author of "Dream It & Do It: 100 Possibilities, Stories and Real-Life Role Models", Holly Sharp. Her book helps students explore different careers and helps parents have meaningful conversations with their kids about what they want to be when they grow up.    For more information about our show head to schooldazedshow.com.

Critical thinking is the ability to learn new information and respond to complex problems and challenges. In today's rapidly changing world, critical thinking is one of the most vital skills kids can learn for present and future success.   In this episode, we sat down with Peter Ellerton, Curriculum Director of the University of Queensland's Critical Thinking Project in Brisbane Australia.   For more information about our show head to schooldazedshow.com

Studying, we've all had to do it, but it's usually not something that is taught in schools. Studying is much more than just preparing for a test, and unfortunately, most students have to figure it out on their own. Whether you have a college student, you are a student YOURSELF, or you have a school-aged kid, you'll want to listen to this one!  In this episode, our own David Bailey shared about how to study for academic success.    Find out more about our show at schooldazedshow.com.   #academicsuccess #students #studying #studyskills #academics #elementaryeducation #achievementgap #testtaking #virtuallearning