The Classical Academies Partnering With Parents

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Episode 140: Substance Use: How to Have a Conversation With Your Teens Jun 06, 2023

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Parents understand the importance of equipping their children with essential life skills. But when discussing substance use, many parents feel they need more time to prepare. Raechelle Rodriguez is a lifelong learner, homeschooling parent, and founder of Choose Health. She shares her expertise and empowers families with a health education curriculum and the knowledge to engage in meaningful conversations about substance use. Raechelle addresses common concerns, explores effective strategies, and provides practical tips for parents to navigate this sensitive topic.

https://choosehealthed.com/

Episode 139: Autism Spectrum Disorder May 23, 2023

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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people learn, interact, communicate, and behave. Symptoms generally appear within the first 2 years of life, but many do not receive a final diagnosis until much older. The Classical Academies’ Special Education team members, Lauren Geis and Alicia Luschei share early childhood signs of ASD and provide helpful strategies for management, including establishing and maintaining a visible routine and schedule, using concrete language, and providing consistent opportunities for positive peer interactions.

https://embrace-autism.com/

https://embrace-autism.com/aq-10/

Episode 138: Things You May Not Want But Need To Discuss With Your Teenager May 09, 2023

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Principal Dr. Stacey Perez shares ideas for having meaningful conversations with your teen and the importance of modeling positive behavior. She discusses balancing love, discipline, and creating boundaries to ensure more connection and engagement.

Episode 137: Student Opportunities for Career Awareness and Learning (SOCAL) Apr 25, 2023

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SOCAL is a collaborative program between education and industry created by Tri-City Medical Center, the San Diego North Economic Development Council and Carlsbad, Oceanside, Vista, Greater Escondido, San Marcos, and Encinitas Chambers of Commerce. The vision is to give middle school, high school, post-secondary students and transitioning adults an opportunity to gain insights into career pathways. Aaron Byzack is the Chief External Affairs Officer for Tri-City Medical Center, Chairman of the San Diego North Economic Council, and Classical Academy parent. He has played an integral role in the creation of SOCAL and shares how this free tool can help prepare students to explore local employers, industries, and careers.

https://socalworkforce.org/companies/

Episode 136: Meet Escondido Mayor Dane White Apr 11, 2023

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Dane White is the Mayor of Escondido and a former board member of the Escondido Union High School District. Elected in November 2022, his primary focus and goals are to address homelessness and public safety. He encourages individuals to attend city council meetings and share their views on these issues to help create a better Escondido.

Episode 135: Charter Schools through the Biden Administration's Lens Mar 28, 2023

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For many years, charter schools were supported by both political parties. This position changed with the Biden administration as the teachers' unions decided charter public schools were a fundamental threat to their power and influence. Jim Blew co-founded the Defense of Freedom Institute and has spent his career dedicated to education reform. He served as the Assistant of Education Policy under the former Secretary of Education, Betsy DeVos and explains how labor unions are the most powerful force in politics. He shares how Washington D.C. leadership, the growth of bureaucracy, and government overreach prevent students nationally from having opportunities at quality public schools.

Episode 134: Winning Lessons Mar 14, 2023

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Coach Josiah Cruz led the Classical Academy High School (CAHS) football team to the state championship win, earning Escondido's first football state title in 100 years. He shares how Carpe Diem and Semper Fi were valuable themes and challenges throughout the season. His winning formula included hard work, discipline, and dedication, all lessons that will serve this group of players now and in the future.

Episode 133: Say Something Mar 07, 2023

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Say Something Program

In 2019, The Classical Academies and neighboring school districts adopted the Say Something Anonymous Reporting System (SS-ARS) as a part of a community-wide initiative to prevent school violence. This program teaches students and team members to recognize and report warning signs and threats from individuals who may be dangerous to themselves or others. The Classical Academies' Safety and Security Director, Jared Baez, discusses how the program seeks to prevent violent acts and how it is changing school culture as it empowers students to report concerning behavior to a trusted adult. Anonymous reporting through SS-ARS is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, via the app, hotline, or website.

Sandy Hook Promise: https://www.sandyhookpromise.org/our-programs/say-something/

Annonymous Tip Line: https://www.p3campus.com/tipform.aspx?ID=3000&HF=1&Logo=0&X=1&H=0

Episode 132: 2023 Super STEM Saturday Feb 28, 2023

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Super STEM Saturday is a free science festival held on March 11, 2023, at California State University San Marcos. Daren Wade is the Director of General Atomics' Aeronautical Systems Integration Group (EIG) and has been involved with the event since 2010. Daren shares how the event engages young engineers and students curious about learning more about how the world works. General Atomics is an event sponsor along with ViaSat, Thermo Fisher Scientific, County of San Diego, Hologic, Encodia, Tri-City Medical Center, Nordson, CalSense, Cox Communications, The Difference Card, Erickson-Hall Construction, Kaiser Permanente, Pacific Western Bank, RBC Capital Markets, Stradling, Young, Minney & Corr, LLP, Cigna, North Island Credit Union, and HME. This free, rain-or-shine event is from 10:00 am-4:00 pm. Learn more here.

View the event flyer here

Episode 131: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World Feb 14, 2023

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Students today are taught to go to college, choose a specialty, and hopefully land a career. Oftentimes, they discover they don’t like their career path and feel trapped. Executive Coach Dr. Elizabeth Fried recommends the book Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David Epstein. Dr. Fried challenges the statement that “quitters never win and winners never quit” and encourages us to re-frame our thinking to explore and experience more opportunities without fear.
https://www.amazon.com/Range-Generalists-Triumph-Specialized-World/dp/0735214484

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