Episodes

  • Nurturing Young Readers
    Jan 16 2025

    Inez Thomas, a third-grade teacher at Leinkauf Elementary, tells us how the school has created excitement about reading with the annual Book Tasting, an award-winning event with different themes each year.

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    29 mins
  • Season of Giving at MCPSS
    Dec 20 2024

    Santa and Mrs. Claus (ala Mike Herndon, Public Relations Specialist in the Office of Communication, and Joy McGough, Special Projects Liaison) talk about MCPSS's Stuff the Bus toy campaign and other community initiatives this holiday season.

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    29 mins
  • Health Sciences: Preparing our Students for Fantastic Careers
    Dec 9 2024

    Learn about the numerous career options available to our students from Terria Moore, MCPSS Health Sciences STEM supervisor.

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    29 mins
  • Education Without Cellphones: Better Behavior, Higher Grades
    Oct 3 2024

    Joshua Verkouille, Principal at Hankins Middle, talks about how his school was one of the pilot programs to implement MCPSS's cell phone policy, and the many benefits of keeping cellphones out of the classroom.

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    29 mins
  • New safety systems at MCPSS
    Aug 29 2024

    At the start of the 2024-25 school year, MCPSS has implemented weapons detection systems and a cell phone use policy. Here are details from Andy Gatewood, MCPSS Director of Safety and Security.

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    29 mins
  • Drug Education Council: Prevention and Help
    May 23 2024

    Virginia Guy, Executive Director of the Drug Education Council describes the services that the DEC provides in our schools, and how parents can help their kids to avoid destructive behaviors.

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    28 mins
  • Professional Development at MCPSS
    Apr 11 2024

    Want more proof that our teachers are top-notch? Learn about the National Board Certification credential from Dynette Ballard, MCPSS Coordinator of Professional Learning and Assessment.

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    27 mins
  • Arts in the classroom
    Mar 28 2024

    Creativity is a key part of education. Kat Stoves, Education and Outreach Coordinator for the Mobile Arts Council, tells us about how arts in the classroom enhance learning for all ages.

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    28 mins