Best Cs Curriculum Podcasts (2025)

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182 Meet NCHE Multicultural Liaisons, Governor’s Page Week, The Nutcracker Ballet Homeschool Interview: Amanda introduces NCHE's Helps Team. Then she talks with Luz Velazquez, and Melanie talks with Youlanda Lewis about their roles with the NCHE Multicultural Homeschooling team. Homeschool Art: We watch a video from one of our listeners showing us …

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You need to master the art of self-reinvention - Jessica Dias 1:02:11

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*This is episode two of our series highlighting education entrepreneurs. New episodes every first of the month. Want to chat with us about your business? Book a free meeting here. "If it doesn't go according to plan, what is the worst thing that could happen that is the minimum I can be satisfied with?" We sit down with entrepreneur Jessica Dias t…

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181 Second Generation Homeschooling, Coping When it’s Difficult, Thrive! Hotel Rooms 28:27

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In this episode: Amanda sits down with Casey Townsend and Jennifer Smith to talk about what it's like being second-generation homeschoolers—the unique challenges, blessings, and how their own homeschool experiences shape how they teach today. 👉 Homeschool Helps: Homeschooling can be hard—especially when kids aren’t cooperating. Amanda shares encour…

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Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles - Facing Critics of Change 46:24

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In this episode of Decode, host Stanley Buchesky sits down with Mike Miles, Superintendent of Houston ISD and a nationally recognized leader in education reform. Mike shares his journey from the military and diplomacy into education, and how those experiences shaped his bold, systemic approach to transforming schools. He discusses the challenges an…

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180 Single Parent Homeschooling, Finding Balance, The Value of NCHE Membership 36:01

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📌 In This Episode: Listen as Karen Perez and Kadesha Howard as they share heartfelt advice and practical encouragement for single parents navigating the homeschooling journey. From finding balance to building community, this conversation is full of wisdom and support. 🗣️ Interview Highlights: Challenges and triumphs of single-parent homeschooling T…

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Is a TRULY task-based curriculum possible? - Claudia Fernandez 1:33:00

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Want to move away from 1:1 and build your teaching business? Book a free 1:1 with us to see if we can help. From beginner to intermediate in 9 months: yes, it's possible and Claudia Fernandez tells us how. Claudia runs her Spanish program at the University of Illinois-Chicago using a task-based curriculum. One result was bringing fifteen A1 student…

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179 Three C’s of Preschool Homeschooling, Art Project: Fire Tiles, Liberty Mountain: The Revolutionary Drama 20:14

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Homeschool Interview: Amanda sits down with Michelle Gano to explore the Three C’s of homeschooling preschool-aged children. Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your approach, this conversation is packed with practical wisdom and encouragement. Homeschool Art with Melanie: Fire Tiles Project- Melanie walks us through a fun and fie…

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178 Homeschool Dads Part 3, Mike Dickson - The Fit Farmer, Homeschooling Before the Age of Seven 18:31

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Homeschool Interview: Amanda sits down with The Fit Farmer, Mike Dixon to talk about his role as a homeschool dad. https://nche.com/dads/ Homeschool Helps with Amanda: Amanda discusses homeschooling before the age of seven and gives information about filing the notice of intent with the NCDNPE. Homeschool News: September 11th Free fall online chess…

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177 Homeschool Dads Part 2, NCHE Member Benefits, Is Curriculum Accredited? 33:37

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Homeschool Interview: Amanda talks with David Smith and Melanie speaks with Lynn Pierre as we continue our series on homeschool dads. What We’ve Seen on the Internet: Amanda answers these questions we have seen online: How do I get started homeschooling? How do I withdraw from public school? What counts as a class credit? Is curriculum accredited? …

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Practice is the Price: What Teaching Taught us about Building a Business 40:53

1M ago40:53

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*This launches the beginning of a new series of our show: education entrepreneurship. We'll release an additional episode monthly, highlighting entrepreneurial voices in our industry doing great things. Want to chat with us? Book a free meeting here. In this episode, we introduce the series and discuss what it takes to start and run your own busine…

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176 Homeschool Dads, Easy Homeschool Art, Grandfather Mountain Field Trip 25:58

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In this episode of The Homeschool Show, hosts Amanda Wares and Melanie Willis discuss the evolving role of dads in homeschooling, share insights from experienced homeschool dads, and highlight resources available for dads. They share upcoming events in the homeschooling community, and Melanie shows some easy art ideas for homeschoolers. Homeschool …

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The Big BEASTS of English Grammar: What we Need to UNLEARN - Graham Burton 1:31:08

3M ago1:31:08

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50% off our CPD courses for podcast listeners - click here and use the code "TTT" Does the grammar that is normally taught match the evidence corpus linguistics shows? Dr. Graham Burton helps us dissect the big beasts of English grammar. Dr. Graham Burton is assistant professor at the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano (Italy). His main research inte…

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Bridging AI and Innovation Gaps in Rural Education with Dr. Nicholas Wade 19:47

3M ago19:47

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In this episode of Decode, we’re live from the ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego with Dr. Nicholas Wade, Superintendent of Columbia Union School District in California’s Sierra Nevada foothills. Leading a "small but mighty" rural K–8 district, Dr. Wade brings a compelling mix of grit, strategy, and heart to the conversation around AI, digital equity, and…

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Summer Special Edition - Internship Program, After High School, Pastor Robert Barr - Impact University 30:09

3M ago30:09

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Summer Special Edition Homeschool Show: Join us for this special summer edition of the homeschool show. Many of you have students that graduated this year, now what happens? During this episode we discuss everything from gap year programs, to apprenticeship opportunities; or perhaps college or military is in their future. NCHE is here to support yo…

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"Don't teach AT the students. Teach OFF them" - Scott Thornbury 1:33:19

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Want to move away from 1:1 and build your teaching business? Book a free 1:1 with us to see if we can help. "Don't teach at the students. Teach off them." Scott Thornbury becomes our first repeat guest and helps us dissect this and more. Scott Thornbury is a teacher, teacher trainer, and award-winning author in English language education. He has ta…

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Tackling Biases in Education: Unlearning and Relearning for Student Success 38:16

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In this episode, host Stanley Buchesky, CEO of Pytop, sits down with Kali Beach, the youngest Career Technical Education (CTE) Director in North Carolina, from Pitt County Schools. Together, they unpack the evolving landscape of career readiness, exploring the barriers and opportunities in technology and trades education. From challenging outdated …

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Rethinking Education: CTE Pathways, Teacher Externships, and Workforce Readiness 40:39

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In this episode of Decode, host Stanley Buchesky sits down with Sheri Bonds, Director of Career and Technical Education (CTE) at Round Rock ISD in Texas, to explore how real-world learning, cutting-edge technology, and community partnerships are reshaping the high school experience. Sheri shares how Round Rock ISD’s CTE program—one of the most expa…

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174 Thrive! Homeschool Conference, End of Year Refreshment, Workshops & Activities 14:00

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Special Edition Homeschool Show for Thrive!: Join us as we prepare for the upcoming Thrive! Homeschool Conference. We are so excited to see everyone there. Pre-registration has ended, but you can still come and register on site. Interviews: Listen to others describe their Thrive! experiences. We hope you find Thrive! to be a rejuvenating experience…

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173 Homeschool Burnout, Are Co-ops Necessary? Thrive! Pre-registration Ends 24:32

5M ago24:32

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Homeschool Discussion: Melanie asks Amanda a series of questions to help you with your homeschool journey. Are Co-ops necessary in order to homeschool? How can NCHE help you homeschool high school? We tell you how to recover from homeschooling burnout. Homeschool News: Preregistration for Thrive! ends May 15th. Download the eventOne app to help nav…

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172 Representative Dennis Riddell, How to Find a Mentor, Arriving at Thrive! 30:32

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Homeschool Interview: Matthew spoke with Representative Dennis Riddell during Capital Fest. We hear about his homeschool family. What We’ve Seen on the Internet: How do I find a mentor? How much does it cost to homeschool? Amanda gives us many options for finding a mentor and discusses the costs of homeschooling. Homeschool News: We go over everyth…

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Learner autonomy is driven by the TEACHER, not the learner - Dr. David Little 1:28:29

5M ago1:28:29

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Want to monetize your skills as a teacher? Book a free 1:1 with us to see if we can help. Learner autonomy is something that happens INSIDE the classroom, not out of it. Teachers can't sit back and wait for their students to become autonomous. This is part of what the esteemed Dr. David Little shared with us in our conversation. David Little is Fel…

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171 Yearly Testing, How Much Time to Homeschool, Opening Your Homeschool 33:20

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What We’ve Seen on the Internet: Amanda answers lots of questions we have seen on social media: everything from when a child should read to, my child won’t sit still to learn. Discussion: Why isn’t my child reading yet? My son won’t sit still to learn? When can I file my notice of intent to homeschool? Do I need to test my kindergartener? Does my c…

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170 Rochelle Matthews Somerville, The One Qualification to Homeschool, Mentoring at Thrive! 29:31

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Homeschool Interview: Amanda talks with Rochelle Matthews Somerville, special needs education specialist with HSLDA and featured speaker at Thrive! Discussion: We answer the question, what is the one qualification to homeschool? Homeschool News: NC Transportation Museum - Tractors & Trains Day, We give you information about Thrive! Including specia…

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169 Alexa & Aria Carter, Benefits of Music, Thrive! Homeschool Conference 29:19

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Homeschool Interview: Amanda talks with Alexa & Aria Carter about their musical family. Discussion: We talk about how music has a great emotional aspect and how it is great for brain health. Aria discusses the process of getting into a music school. Homeschool News: Thrive! Homeschool Conference, NC Transportation Museum - Tractors & Trains Day…

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168 Dr. Jeanie Wozencraft Part 2, Thrive! Workshop Schedule, Durham Bulls Education Day 23:01

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Homeschool Interview: Amanda talks with Dr. Jeanie Wozencraft, music department head at Meredith College. Discussion: We talk about how musically inclined students can move forward with advanced study. Melanie & Amanda talk about how homeschoolers are able to spend more time on things they enjoy. Homeschool News: Thrive! workshop schedule, NC Trans…

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Exploring Career Paths: Darian Harris on Fostering Diversity in Tech Education 40:44

6M ago40:44

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In this episode, Stanley Buchesky, CEO of pi-top, engages in an enlightening conversation with Darian Harris, the Director of Career and Technical Education for Durham Public Schools. Darian shares his compelling journey from accountancy to education, driven by a desire to foster diversity and make a significant impact in his community. Together, t…

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167 Dr. Jeanie Wozencraft, Music in Homeschooling, NC Transportation Museum 21:26

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Homeschool Interview: Amanda talks with Dr. Jeanie Wozencraft, music department head at Meredith College. Discussion: We talk about how studying music can teach more than simply music. Melanie & Amanda tell how they use music in their homeschools. Homeschool News: Thrive! registration, NC Transportation Museum - Tractors & Trains Day, Durham Bulls …

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Native English isn't Relevant to the Majority of English Users - Jennifer Jenkins 1:44:23

6M ago1:44:23

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Want to monetize your skills as a teacher? Book a free 1:1 with us to see if we can help. "It's such social injustice to expect people to use English like native English speakers, whichever country they're in." We dive into this and English as a Lingua Franca (ELF) with Jennifer Jenkins. Jennifer Jenkins is a British linguist and academic. She was…

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166 Michael Farris, Threats Against Homeschool Freedom, The Importance of Marriage 29:23

7M ago29:23

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Homeschool Interview: Matthew talks with featured Thrive! speaker, Michael Farris of the Home School Legal Defense Association and Patrick Henry College. They dive into threats against homeschooling freedom and many other topics. Discussion: Government funding, Customizing education based on children’s interests, The importance of marriage, Spiritu…

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165 Christy Faith Part 2, More The Gift of Time, Discounted Thrive! Registration 29:25

7M ago29:25

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Homeschool Interview: We listen to part two of the interview Amanda had with Christy Faith of The Christy Faith Show and Thrive Homeschool Community. Discussion: The gift of time. How much more time we get with our children when we homeschool. Social media and the time it takes away from our family. Homeschool News: How to get a discounted or free …

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164 Christy Faith, Not All About Academics, Graduation Ceremony 22:41

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Homeschool Interview: Amanda interviews Christy Faith of The Christy Faith Show and Thrive Homeschool Community. Discussion: Teaching character and integrity, not just academics. Homeschool News: Capital Fest April 2nd, Biltmore House April 21st, North Carolina Transportation Museum April 25th, Thrive! registration and graduation ceremony.…

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163 Brian Ray, Factors in Achievement Scores, Capital Fest 28:14

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Homeschool Interview: Matthew interviews Brian Ray of National Home Education Research Institute. They discuss the latest research in home education. Discussion: How are home educated children doing in regards to academic achievement. Homeschool News: Capital Fest April 2nd, Thrive! early bird registration…

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Native Teachers can't Fix Pronunciation - John Levis 1:23:08

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Book a complimentary meeting with us to help grow your business. Learners can think a native teacher is a vaccine against poor pronunciation. Equally, native teachers can be misinformed in thinking that students should just follow them. We dive into pronunciation, intelligibility, and teacher effects on learner performance with the great John Levis…

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How do we break biases and expand STEM access? Inclusion and advocacy matter. 29:25

7M ago29:25

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In Decode, CEO of pi-top Stanley Buchesky sits down with Dr. Warren Morgan, the visionary CEO of Cleveland Metropolitan School District, to explore the intersection of equity, STEM education, and systemic transformation in K-12 schools. Drawing from his extensive leadership experience, including roles as Chief Academic Officer in Indianapolis Publi…

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162 Andrea Hall, Working & Homeschooling, Late Readers 25:19

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Homeschool Interview: Melanie interviews Andrea Hall founder of EPIC Homeschool Network and featured Thrive! speaker. Homeschool Discussion: Amanda and Melanie discuss working while homeschooling, late readers and avoiding the comparison trap. Homeschool News: Thrive! early bird registration, NCHEAC basketball state championship…

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161 Finding Your Homeschool Approach, Careers in the Arts Day, Sleepin’ with the Fishes 33:41

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Homeschool Interview: Amanda interviews Jennifer Smith, marketing director for NCHE. Homeschool Discussion: Amanda and Matthew talk about finding your approach to homeschooling and how you may need to change your approach during different seasons of your homeschool journey. www.nche.com/lets-get-started-webinar/ Homeschool News: Free Online Chess W…

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160 Thrive! Speaker Abraham Hamilton, Roadschooling, Homeschooling Preschoolers 33:43

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Homeschool Interview: Amanda interviews Abraham Hamilton, host ofThe Hamilton Corner on American Family Radio. Learning on Location:Roadschooling even when you can’t afford to drop everything. www.nomadswithapurpose.com ihomeschoolnetwork.com/roadschooling/ Homeschool Helps with Amanda:Amanda discusses homeschooling your preschooler and whether or …

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159 Renton Rathbun, Homeschooling High School, Free Chess Workshop 24:04

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Homeschool Interview: Amanda interviews Renton Rathbun Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview, and discusses how important worldview and apologetics are in our homeschools. Homeschool Helps with Amanda: Homeschooling highschool - what’s the ultimate goal? Homeschool News: Speakers and workshops for Thrive! Free chess workshop offered Februar…

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Stop Apologizing for Being Multilingual - Dr. Angelica Galante 1:23:07

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Book a free 1:1 to strategize your goals for your teaching business. Native speaker or non-native speaker? Monolingual or plurilingual? Why do we have a binary bias in modern society? These are some of the questions we tackled with Dr. Angelica Galante. Dr. Angelica Galante is an Associate Professor in Second Language Education and Applied Linguist…

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158 Thrive! Registration Open, Tips for Working Parents, Online Curriculum 29:21

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Homeschool Interview: We listen to part two of an interview Matthew McDill had with Ana Maria Bagnuoli of TransitionED, on helping Spanish speaking homeschoolers around the world. What We’ve Seen on the Internet: Parents are asking: What is the best online curriculum or best accredited curriculum? Homeschool Helps with Amanda: Amanda gives tips for…

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157 Ana Maria Bagnuolio, ESL Homeschool Learning, Outsourcing 24:23

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157 Ana Maria Bagnuolio, ESL Homeschool Learning, Outsourcing Homeschool Interview: We listen to part one of an interview Matthew McDill had with Ana Maria Bagnuoli of TransitionED, on helping Spanish speaking homeschoolers around the world. What We’ve Seen on the Internet: Parents whose first language is not English wonder if they will struggle to…

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156 Finding Your Why, Grocery Store Learning, Transition into Homeschooling 22:09

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The New Year: Finding your why in 2025 Learning on Location: Amanda talks to us about learning in the grocery store. Homeschool Helps with Amanda: De-schooling when transitioning from a brick and mortar school to homeschooling. Homeschool News: Field Trips, Graduation Central, and an update on Thrive! featured speakers as we seek prayer for Durenda…

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155 We Need Your Help, Thank You for Giving, Chess Tournament 16:03

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You and NCHE: Thank you to all who donated to NCHE during our end of year giving campaign. Thank you for joining with us as we strive to help families across the state to homeschool with confidence and joy. Happy New Year: Do you make resolutions or have an inspirational word for the year? Amanda and Melanie tell us about their words for the year. …

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A PLAN is not a STRATEGY: The 7 Cs of Teacherpreneur Success 1:07:51

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Book a free 1:1 to strategize your goals for your teaching business. Escaping precarity in ELT? Join our free support group here. Why do some teachers thrive as entrepreneurs while others struggle? We dissect this question. Many teachers want to earn more, teach online, and gain more clients - but struggle to implement a sustainable strategy. We go…

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154 End of Year Giving, Can Homeschooling Really Prepare My Kids? Can Homeschooled Students Attend College? 24:41

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You and NCHE: We let you know how you can help NCHE by sharing our information, and helping with our end of year giving. What We’ve Seen on The Internet: Can homeschooled students go to college? Can homeschooling actually prepare my child for the real world? Homeschool Helps with Amanda: Amanda tells us how to avoid the “slide” during the holidays.…

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153 Scholarship Application Open, All Things Field Trip, NCHE’s Activity Director Evelyn Bickley 29:53

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Meet the Board: We meet Evelyn Bickley, NCHE’s Activities Director. Homeschool Helps with Amanda: Amanda gives some advice on choosing curriculum. Conversation: Evelyn and Amanda discuss their favorite field trips and why they are important. Homeschool News: Scholarship applications are now open. NCHE offers free webinars on our website.…

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152 Do We Need All Grade Levels, Homeschooling During the Holidays, Winter Field Trips 28:47

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Meet the Board: We meet Diane Helfrich, NCHE’s development director. Homeschool Helps with Amanda: Grade levels, do we need them all? Conversation: Homeschooling during the holidays: Amanda & Diane speak from their own experiences and give a few ideas. Homeschool News: NCHE day at Charlotte Hornets, Aquarium field trip, Webinars www.nche.com/activi…

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We should AIM to give more STATUS to being a teacher - Audrey Rousse-Malpat 1:34:07

10M ago1:34:07

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Book a free 1:1 to strategize your teaching business goals. Black Friday 2024: 50% off CPD (click here). Escaping precarity in ELT? Join our free support group here. If you use vocabulary and grammar tests, you don't teach communicatively. Audrey Rousse-Malpat tells us why. Audrey Rousse-Malpat is an assistant professor in second language acquisiti…

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151 High School Transcript, Homeschooling in Crisis, Meet Amy Sloan 29:46

11M ago29:46

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Special Guest - Amy Sloan from the Humility & Doxology website and podcast joins us for this episode. What We’ve Seen on the Internet - Amanda and Amy answer a question they saw online: How can we effectively present our homeschool curriculum on a high school transcript? Homeschool Helps with Amanda - Amanda asks Amy how to homeschool through crisi…

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150 When Family Doesn’t Understand Homeschooling, Camping to Learn, Charlotte Hornets 23:29

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Meet the Board: We meet Briggs Greenwood, NCHE’s graduation coordinator and advisor to the board of directors. Homeschool Helps with Amanda: Amanda gives tips on dealing with family that doesn’t understand homeschooling. Learning on Location: How to use camping as a learning opportunity. Homeschool News: NCHE day at Charlotte Hornets, NCHEAC sports…