Monthly Archives: February 2021

Nebraska Principals Make School and Staff Culture a Priority

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In this episode, we are joined by Dani Beerbohm, Principal of Bellwood Elementary (David City Public Schools), and Tammy Carlson, Principal of Fullerton Elementary (Fullerton Public Schools), for a conversation on leadership during the pandemic. In the pod, Dani and Tammy delve into their own self-care strategies, their lead by example approach to principalship, and they close the show with several practical ideas for how to improve the culture and morale in their building in the face of these trying times.

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Behind-the-Scenes of The Mind Inside, Episode 3

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This week we are joined by Sally Nellson Barrett, Andy Marinkovich, and Brittany Mascio of Nebraska Public Schools who give their behind-the-scenes insights on the latest I ❤️ Public Schools film, The Mind Inside, Episode 3. This docuseries explores the landscape of mental health issues in Nebraska’s public schools, with this particular episode focusing on the North Platte Public Schools’ Brandy Buscher (Director of Student Services NPPS) and Officer Jay Johnson (School Resource Officer NPPS) in their efforts to support the students they serve.

Click here to view The Mind Inside, Episode 3: https://iloveps.org/films/the-mind-inside-episode-three

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Black History Month, NE Social Studies Standards, and the Integration of Marginalized Voices

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On this week’s pod, Ebony McKiver, a social studies education specialist with the Nebraska Department of Education, joins us for a discussion on Black History Month, on the NE social studies standards, and how teachers might approach their work in a way that integrates marginalized voices into the curriculum.

Resource Referenced in the Show: https://www.education.ne.gov/socialstudies/

Past Episode with Lori Broady on the NE Social Studies Standards: August 24 Podcast

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