School Talks ~ April 19, 2026

School Talks ~ May 31, 2026

May 31, 2026 ~ Host Robert Livernois explores construction apprenticeships, talking with apprentices from different unions like International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 17, Plumbers Local 98, Sheet Metal Workers Local 80, and Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local 2. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

School Talks ~ May 24, 2026

May 24, 2026 ~ Host Robert Livernois discusses special education in Michigan schools, defining special education as individualized support for students with disabilities to help them participate and succeed in school. He also discusses funding, dispute resolution, evaluation processes, categories of disabilities, early intervention, and disciplinary actions for students with IEPs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

School Talks ~ May 17, 2026

May 17, 2026 ~ Host Robert Livernois discusses the role of high school counselors in shaping students’ post-graduation plans, featuring students from Lakeland and Milford High Schools and their counselors. The program also highlighted an AI-powered counseling app called “Little Nate” and structural changes in East Point Schools. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

School Talks ~ May 10, 2026

May 10, 2026 ~ Host Robert Livernois hosts a discussion about the Belle Isle Nature Center with Amy Green, focusing on its free programs, urban nature focus, and upgrades to the nature play area. He also spoke about the Michigan Education Corps and its high-impact tutoring for students in reading and math, and the organization’s data-driven approach. He also explored the MI Early Apprentice Initiative's role in addressing the early childhood educator shortage and providing tuition-covered opportunities for aspiring educators. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

School Talks ~ May 3, 2026

May, 3, 2026 ~ Host Robert Livernois hosted a discussion at Oakland Schools about Michigan’s K-12 literacy and dyslexia law. The law aims to improve literacy outcomes by 2027 through a system-wide approach rather than simple compliance. Oakland Schools supports districts by integrating curriculum, assessment, intervention, and leadership into existing multi-tiered systems, with a phased implementation focusing on elementary and secondary levels. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.