http://www.blogtalkradio.com/drtraciOffering creative, honest, and practical solutions to parents and educators to guarantee the productive, intellectual development of our children.enCopyright Traci Teasley (C/O Blogtalkradio)Sat, 15 Jun 2019 01:15:00 GMTThu, 21 Aug 2014 22:30:00 GMTEducationBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/d0739a05-efa0-44e2-92c6-b5b47c2fc17b_p5.jpghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/drtraciOffering creative, honest, and practical solutions to parents and educators to guarantee the productive, intellectual development of our children.feeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.comeducation,learning,national pta,safety,school,after school,black writers museum,brown vs. board of education,child,classroomFrom Head Start to HarvardnoOffering creative, honest, and practical solutions to parents and educators to guarantee the productive, intellectual development of our children.episodichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/drtraci/2014/08/21/learning-is-year-round-for-young-scholarsEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/drtraci/2014/08/21/learning-is-year-round-for-young-scholars/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/drtraci/2014/08/21/learning-is-year-round-for-young-scholarsThu, 21 Aug 2014 22:30:00 GMTLearning is Year-Round for Young ScholarsThe traditional school year for preK-12 students spans over 10 months, generally August to May or September to June, in over 80 percent of the public schools within the United States. I had the pleasure of teaching at the first multitrack year-round school in North Carolina, Morrisville Year-Round Elementary School, and learned several important principles about learning that can be applied no matter students' school schedules.  Learning is not limited to school; learning is a way of life.  I will provide suggestions on using the resources in our local communities to stimulate young scholars academically and ensure that they are immersed in a productive learning environment, whether formally enrolled in school or not.  00:34:00From Head Start to Harvardnoyear-round education,dr. traci teasley,traci teasley,school schedule,learningThe traditional school year for preK-12 students spans over 10 months, generally August to May or September to June, in over 80 percent of the public schools wihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/drtraci/2014/06/12/education-is-a-community-issueEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/drtraci/2014/06/12/education-is-a-community-issue/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/drtraci/2014/06/12/education-is-a-community-issueThu, 12 Jun 2014 22:30:00 GMTEducation is a Community IssueIt has been 60 years since Brown vs. Board of Education, the landmark United States Supreme Court decision to desegregate public schools. This court case represented decades of efforts from concerned citizens who were empowered to consistently "speak up and speak out".  I will interview my colleague, Stella Edwards, chairperson of the Legislative Committee for the National Parent Teacher Association (PTA), who will share her perspective on how parents, educators and community members can ensure that every child’s potential becomes a reality. 00:40:00From Head Start to Harvardnonational pta,education,parent involvement,stella edwards,brown vs. board of educationIt has been 60 years since Brown vs. Board of Education, the landmark United States Supreme Court decision to desegregate public schools. This court case represhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/drtraci/2014/05/08/getting-down-to-business-with-high-schoolersEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/drtraci/2014/05/08/getting-down-to-business-with-high-schoolers/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/drtraci/2014/05/08/getting-down-to-business-with-high-schoolersThu, 08 May 2014 22:30:00 GMTGetting Down to Business with High SchoolersThe LEADership Summer Business Institute in partnership with the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University has annually hosted 30 high-ability high school students (rising seniors) from all over the United States, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands since 1985.  LEAD scholars participate in intense learning experiences to develop skills to be successful in business, which I had the pleasure of developing as a high school student in 1986.  I will interview my Duke classmate, Mr. M. Keith Daniel--Program Director of the LEAD Program at Duke University's Fuqua School of Business in Durham (NC)--who will discuss the benefits of the LEAD program for high school students and the upcoming 30th Anniversary for the LEAD Program at Duke.  00:40:00From Head Start to HarvardnoLEADership Summer Business Institute,Duke University,High Schoolers,Durham NC,entrepreneurshipThe LEADership Summer Business Institute in partnership with the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University has annually hosted 30 high-ability high school stuhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/drtraci/2014/04/09/positive-relationships-student-safetyEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/drtraci/2014/04/09/positive-relationships-student-safety/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/drtraci/2014/04/09/positive-relationships-student-safetyWed, 09 Apr 2014 22:30:00 GMTPositive Relationships & Student SafetySchools and communities are made safe through positive relationships! April marks the 15th year since the fatal Columbine (CO) High School massacre, touted as the deadliest mass murder committed on an American high school campus. Since then, United States citizens have witnessed some of the most violent attacks against our children in K-12 schools, colleges and universities.  These tragedies remind us of how important it is to keep our children safe, so I will interview my colleague, Mr. Timothy Mallory--Security Consultant in the Richmond (VA) area--who will share practical steps for ensuring a positive and safe learning environment for our children and adults in our schools and communities. 00:35:00From Head Start to Harvardnosafety,positive relationships,Columbine High School massacre,learning environment,communitySchools and communities are made safe through positive relationships! April marks the 15th year since the fatal Columbine (CO) High School massacre, touted as thttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/drtraci/2014/03/13/unlocking-potential-of-incarcerated-youthEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/drtraci/2014/03/13/unlocking-potential-of-incarcerated-youth/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/drtraci/2014/03/13/unlocking-potential-of-incarcerated-youthThu, 13 Mar 2014 22:30:00 GMTUnlocking Potential of Incarcerated YouthDid you know that every day in the United States of America, an average of 7,500 youth are incarcerated in adult correctional facilities? Also, about 65% of residential juvenile facilities offer educational services, varying in educational programming, to youth in custody? I will interview my colleague, Hilderbrand Pelzer III, award-winning educator, speaker, and author of "Unlocking Potential: Organizing a School Inside a Prison", who will share his perspective on how parents and educators can work together to unlock the potential of incarcerated youth. 00:33:00From Head Start to Harvardnounlocking potential,hilderbrand pelzer III,incarcerated youth,Education,correctional facilitiesDid you know that every day in the United States of America, an average of 7,500 youth are incarcerated in adult correctional facilities? Also, about 65% of reshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/drtraci/2014/02/13/advocating-for-all-children-parentsEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/drtraci/2014/02/13/advocating-for-all-children-parents/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/drtraci/2014/02/13/advocating-for-all-children-parentsThu, 13 Feb 2014 23:30:00 GMTAdvocating for All Children & ParentsResearch has proven time and time again the power of parental involvement and my accomplishments reflect what is possible with this support, hence the focus of this radio show...From Head Start to Harvard!  I will interview my colleague, Stella Edwards, chairperson of the Legislative Committee for the National Parent Teacher Association (PTA), who will share her perspective on how parents, educators and community members can collaboratively advocate to make every child's potential a reality.   00:37:00From Head Start to HarvardnoFrom Head Start to Harvard,education,parental involvement,National PTA,Parent Teacher AssociationResearch has proven time and time again the power of parental involvement and my accomplishments reflect what is possible with this support, hence the focus ofhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/drtraci/2014/01/09/empowering-children-through-martial-artsEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/drtraci/2014/01/09/empowering-children-through-martial-arts/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/drtraci/2014/01/09/empowering-children-through-martial-artsThu, 09 Jan 2014 23:30:00 GMTEmpowering Children through Martial ArtsChildren learn what we teach them, and this learning occurs before, during, and after the school day.  I will interview my teacher, Master Barbara Robinson, Owner & Head Instructor of Gentle East Martial Arts in Midlothian (VA)--who will share her perspective on furthering the education and empowerment of our children through Taekwondo, a Korean martial art.  00:31:00From Head Start to Harvardnolearning,after school,martial arts,taekwondo,Gentle East Martial ArtsChildren learn what we teach them, and this learning occurs before, during, and after the school day.  I will interview my teacher, Master Barbara Robinson, Ownhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/drtraci/2013/12/12/the-next-generation-of-literary-giantsEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/drtraci/2013/12/12/the-next-generation-of-literary-giants/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/drtraci/2013/12/12/the-next-generation-of-literary-giantsThu, 12 Dec 2013 23:30:00 GMTThe Next Generation of Literary GiantsReading, writing, thinking, and speaking are essential skills for our children; the development of these skills must be encouraged not only in school but also outside of school.  I will interview my colleague, Mr. I Supreme Divine-Dow--Founder, Executive Director and Master Curator of the Black Writers Museum located in Philadelphia (PA)--who will share his perspective on why it is important to teach our children to pick up a pen and write, to ensure the proper cultivation of the next generation of literary giants.   00:35:00From Head Start to Harvardnoliteracy,writing,learning,Black Writers Museum,next generationReading, writing, thinking, and speaking are essential skills for our children; the development of these skills must be encouraged not only in school but also ohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/drtraci/2013/11/14/safe-schools-positive-relationshipsEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/drtraci/2013/11/14/safe-schools-positive-relationships/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/drtraci/2013/11/14/safe-schools-positive-relationshipsThu, 14 Nov 2013 23:30:00 GMTSafe Schools & Positive RelationshipsSchools and communities are made safe through positive relationships, not simply through the use of "safety" tools such as school security officers, cameras, or metal detectors. I will interview my colleague, Mr. Timothy Mallory--Security Consultant in the Richmond (VA) area-- who will share practical steps for ensuring a positive and safe learning environment for children and adults in our schools and communities.  00:34:00From Head Start to Harvardnosafety,school,positive,relationships,communitySchools and communities are made safe through positive relationships, not simply through the use of "safety" tools such as school security officers, cameras, orhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/drtraci/2013/09/12/its-all-about-instructionEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/drtraci/2013/09/12/its-all-about-instruction/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/drtraci/2013/09/12/its-all-about-instructionThu, 12 Sep 2013 22:30:00 GMTIt's All About Instruction!We live in an era where there is much emphasis on student test scores, but little on the quality of the instruction students receive on a daily basis.  This show will discuss what high-quality instruction looks like in the classroom and will explore ways parents and educators can support high-quality instruction daily.00:31:00From Head Start to Harvardnoinstruction,test scores,parents,educators,classroomWe live in an era where there is much emphasis on student test scores, but little on the quality of the instruction students receive on a daily basis.  This shohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/drtraci/2013/08/08/from-head-start-to-harvardEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/drtraci/2013/08/08/from-head-start-to-harvard/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/drtraci/2013/08/08/from-head-start-to-harvardThu, 08 Aug 2013 22:30:00 GMTFrom Head Start to Harvard!All parents want the best for their children, particularly the best education.  This episode will focus on the practical steps a parent should take to ensure his/her child has the best learning environment in school and at home. Specifically, I will interview my mother, Blanche Elizabeth Teasley (Pontiac, MI)--mother of 6, grandmother of 17, and great grandmother to 12; she will share her time-tested strategies for establishing positive relationships with teachers and school staff in order to achieve beyond the impossible for your child.   00:31:00From Head Start to Harvardnoparent,teacher,plan,school,childAll parents want the best for their children, particularly the best education.  This episode will focus on the practical steps a parent should take to ensure hi