Churchill High School Black Student Union members discuss challenges, opportunities, Black History Month and the value of affinity groups

A student and a teacher introduce the Center for Applied Learning and Community Impact

The Center for Applied Learning and Community Impact, or CALCI, is an exciting new program offered to all 11th- and 12th-graders in Eugene School District 4J. It's a hands-on program that currently consists of the student-run Creative Current Design studio and Future Build. These are incredible opportunities for students to learn and lead, they also work and build relationships with industry professionals. There are plans to expand the number of programs in the future. The real-world projects students complete help address community needs and issues. Hear what one South Eugene High School student has to say about his experience. Let's just say he is really excited about what he's doing. For more information, go to the 4J website, https://4j.lane.edu/22852_3 [https://4j.lane.edu/22852_3]. *The Super Insight podcasts are produced at KRVM 91.9 FM - Public Radio in Eugene, OR, USA

What is the Eugene Education Foundation? What do they do? How you can help them and Eugene School District 4J students.

Eugene School District 4J and the Eugene Education Foundation (EEF) have been partners for more than 20 years. EEF was founded in 1993 to provide more 4J student enrichment. The non-profit raises money through several sources and uses that money to reward grants to teachers and other 4J staff for projects and materials. In this episode we learn how EEF helps students and staff, and the type and number of grant requests filled in the 2023-24 grant cycle. EEF has to do a tremendous amount of fundraising to fulfill all of the request they receive. EEF’s biggest fundraiser is their 2024 EEF Spring Gala, Moving Forward Together, which is happening on March 21 from 5:30 to 8:00 PM at the U of O Ford Alumni Center. Tickets are available on EEF’s website, eef.lane.org [http://eef.lane.org]. If you can’t make the event, donations are also accepted through EEF’s website. *Super insights podcasts are produced at KRVM 91.9 Public Radio, Eugene, Oregon

Churchill High School Black Student Union members discuss challenges, opportunities, Black History Month and the value of affinity groups

On this last day of Black History Month, two members and the advisor of the Churchill High School Black Student Union talk about celebrating black excellence and culture. They are proud of the progress made, but also see room to continue to grow as a community. They share why they value and importance of the many affinity groups available to 4J students. These are bright young people who are making a difference in the community. You can also find all of our podcasts on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, I Heart Radio, Amazon Music and Pandora. #superinsightspodcast "Super Insights" is produced at KRVM 91.9 Public Radio.

Teachers and Educational Assistants Creating Communication, Collaboration and Coaching Habits training creating better outcomes for students and staff.

Through a partnership between Eugene School District 4J and the University of Oregon College of Education, some 4J educational assistants are receiving very important training as part of a pilot program called Teachers and Educational Assistants Creating Communication, Collaboration and Coaching Habits. Dr. Chris Knowles is developing training modules that feature hybrid instruction, pro-tips and models, practice and feedback/reflection. Listen to today’s “Super Insights” podcast and find out why this work is so important, who it benefits and how it works.

Fifth-grade student and her principal share their amazing experiences with the Lane Arts Council’s ArtSpark program in their school

In our last episode of “Super Insights,” we highlighted Lane Arts Council’s ArtSpark program in 4J schools. In this episode, we hear from a fifth-grade student who shares her tells us why this program is great from a student perspective. Principal Karen Ramirez-Gutierrez explains how the program works for 4J schools and why it is so important. Click here [https://lanearts.org/]to learn more about ArtSpark and Lane Arts Council. You can also find all of our podcasts on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, I Heart Radio, Amazon Music and Pandora. #superinsightspodcast