The One About Test Anxiety

Test anxiety can be a debilitating problem. According to the American Test Anxieties Association it is the number one learning challenge of students today and impacts more than 10 million kids in North America.

In this episode our guests were:

-Tiffany Turner, LPC-S - Crisis Counselor Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD
-Alisha Chenevert - Author of "Testing Jitters" and Academic Interventionist for Cedar Hill Independent School District.

The One About Struggling Readers

Statistics tell us that the majority of people in the US don’t read very well and many are functionally illiterate. The impact of low literacy is not only personally limiting to the success and achievement of many Americans, but it’s also costly to our society to the tune of hundreds of billions of dollars.

In this episode we heard from National Education Consultant for Scientific Learning Corporation, Cory Armes. She shared with us why some students struggle to become proficient readers and what parents can do to help.

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The One About Dad Involvement In Education

According to the Fatherhood Institute, a father's interest in his child's education has been found to have a more direct impact on educational outcomes than family background, poverty, or even the child's personality.

In this episode David Bailey came back to host! Joining him in the co-host chair was Salvador Villalobos, host of the HREBA show on Fishbowl Radio Network. David and Salvador sat down with Eric Phillips, Family Engagement Specialist from Arlington ISD to discuss the vital role of dads in education.

The One About Developing Strong Writers

In this digital age an informal style of writing has begun to creep into our lives. Strong writing skills are important for life and career readiness, effective communication, and academic success. These days it can be difficult to motivate our kids to get excited about writing for pleasure when competing with the latest video game or tech gadget.

In this episode I was joined by writer and AP English teacher, Michelle Agbedawu and adjunct professor and author LaQuisha Beckham. They offered tips for helping our kids develop writing skills for academic and life success.