Writer Jerry Craft confesses that he wasn't much of a reader when he was a kid. Kitty Felde is host.

Welcome to a pivotal episode of Educator Yarns, where hosts Jessica Staines and Belinda Huntriss delve into the integral aspects of Outcome Three from the Early Learning Framework, focusing on fostering children's sense of well-being with a nuanced incorporation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives. This episode not only unpacks these educational prerequisites but also offers a profound discussion on creating culturally safe environments within early learning settings. Jessica and Belinda explore powerful themes such as maintaining high expectations for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and the multifaceted nature of cultural safety through direct experiences and applied strategies. Key Takeaways: ·       The importance of embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives within all aspects of early learning outcomes. ·       How high expectations for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children can significantly influence their educational engagement and success. ·       The role of educators in creating culturally safe environments that foster a strong sense of belonging and well-being. ·       Insights into conducting cultural safety audits within educational settings to ensure inclusivity and respect. ·       Practical advice on incorporating visible acknowledgments of Aboriginal cultures, which can serve as an effective entry point into deeper cultural safety practices. ·       Strategies for handling sensitive cultural topics with respect and accuracy, maintaining an educational focus without causing distress or oversimplification. ·       The necessity for policies within educational settings to be culturally inclusive and the impact of these policies on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families. ·       Examples of successful visibility in cultural acknowledgment within educational environments and tips for other institutions to emulate. ·       The significance of storytelling and personal narratives in driving home the importance of cultural education and sensitivity. ·       Practical methods for educators to ensure that their environment and activities truly reflect the diversity and richness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. This episode serves as an essential guide for educators seeking to deepen their understanding and implementation of cultural safety and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives in their teaching practices. It provides a clear view of the challenges and opportunities in culturally responsive education, underscored by real-world experiences and actionable strategies. This enriching discussion offers critical insights into integrating meaningful Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander content into early learning frameworks. Educators are encouraged to listen intently to grasp not only the theoretical aspects presented but also the practical applications that can transform educational spaces into inclusive, respectful, and engaging environments for all children. Grab your headphones, tune in, and prepare to be inspired to make a tangible difference in your educational practices. Resources & full episode show notes: https://kooricurriculum.com/blogs/news/educator-yarns-season-4-episode-9-enhancing-well-being-integrating-eylf-outcome-3-with-indigenous-insights 

It’s your attitude about yourself that people take on and believe. Hold your own and act like you’re #1, and everyone will believe it as long as you do.I bring this up is for those of you who have a tendency to put others’ opinion, taste, attitude, or general approach to life above your own.Once you’ve taken yourself out of first place in your own mind, their approval or validation of you starts to matter more than it should. You can get carried away to the point you forget how to set your own tone.Bullies take advantage of this tendency because so many of their victims have it: The impulse to depend on what others think.This goes past caring what they think. Caring what they think means you factor it in. Depending on it means you can’t act on your own let alone stand your ground against challenges.All they have to do is say something critical or cruel that’s designed to seed the first doubt.These unkind comments are bait.Bullies also challenge what we think and want by putting it in their terms: They’ll tell us what we think, how we feel and what we deserve.The bully’s ploy is to get you doubting and denying yourself.They are betting you have the tendency to hold others’ opinions over your own. Don’t ever wait on what others think to see if it’s okay to be you.If they’re right that it’s your tendency to rely on their opinions or preferences, they’ll make you desperate for their approval and validation before you know it, and then they’ll keep the upper hand. Total bully food.Fortunately the way out of this trap is straightforward. It’s not always easy, but it is simple: Always act like you’re #1.What you’ve won at is being yourself. Constantly claiming to be the best at anything else makes you seem conceited and you’ll always have challengers. In fact, some people become targets of bullying because they go too high on their horse.The only thing you can win at against everyone else on this earth is being you. Nobody can beat you at that.There is always someone who can beat you at whatever else, which is why you must never build your self concept on such competitions and performances. You’ll look like a clown, you’ll be living up to others’ options and standards, and ultimately you will lose.This means you must lead with your personality as the most valuable thing you have to share. You are your best asset, and every day you live is another opportunity to outperform yourself.As long as you believe wholeheartedly that you’re the best (at being you), everyone else will too. I have to empathize you must believe first to be the #1 of your life.Never accept second best from anyone, least of all yourself. Show them you cannot be made to feel bad about who you are. They can’t put you in 2nd place.Play the star of your own show rather than a supporting role in somebody else’s.You do this by validating yourself. Decide what’s cool to you and that anyone else’s idea of it comes second.Remember, you aren’t trying to be better than anyone by bragging, showing off or putting others down.You aren’t comparing yourself to others, and you’re not competing with them.No! Simply show you agree with yourself, whether they agree or not. You give yourself the #1 stamp of approval no matter who’s around. You give yourself permission to be your best.You are there to offer your best to everyone, which makes you a prize for all.Only you can decide which critiques to accept as useful or legitimate. If a bully says some criticism, show it’s of no use to you by acting as if they don’t exist.The thing is, nothing really is any better or cooler than anything else. The only difference is the meaning we give the things.When you decide what’s meaningful to you and stick with it, the bully’s bait won’t make your radar.

In the final episode of this podcast series on AI in Education, Dr. Chad Gestson and Dr. LeeAnn Lindsey chat with Lauren Owens and Lindsey McCaleb about where teachers can go from here — where to begin, where they can find guidance, resources, and additional professional development for using AI with confidence. Dr. Gestson and Dr. Lindsey are both a part of the Arizona Institute for Education and the Economy, a part of Northern Arizona University, while Lauren Owens is the director of information technology for Agua Fria HS District and Lindsey McCaleb is the principal of an online school in the Balsz School District. Lauren and Lindsey share how they have started to work with AI in their schools and districts and the discussions they’ve had with school leaders and teachers to move toward using AI. They reflect on the process of planning, implementing, and assessing when integrating any new technology or change initiative.  Today’s episode also focuses on how policy creation, at the state or district level, can be much slower than how quickly technology is developing. Dr. Lindsey shares how only nine U.S. states have developed some guidelines for AI use in schools. The Arizona Institute for Education and the Economy has been working to add Arizona to that list of states and will soon be releasing an AI guidance document to help inform state, district, and school policies. That guidance document will be available on May 13 at nau.edu/aiee/azai with a corresponding webinar, "GenAI Guidance for Arizona K-12 Schools," on May 15 from 3 to 4 p.m. To sign up to receive the webinar link, click here. Learn more about the Arizona Institute for Education and the Economy at this link and about the Arizona K12 Center at azk12.org.

We know that kids' brains change as they grow, but did you know that their parents' brains change too? Dr. Darby Saxbe, a clinical psychologist, professor and director of clinical training at the Department of Psychology, and the Principal Investigator of the NEST Lab (NeuroEndocrinology of Social Ties Lab) at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, joins us to talk about emerging research that shows how parenthood changes the brain and how encouraging focused time between parents and children benefits everyone in the relationship.

Table Talks 4 Life are BACK! This week the Y4Life Team is joined by Lizzie Gatchell from CUC4Life to talk about what's been in the news recently. From the 'Dignitas Infinita' recently released by the Vatican to a 28 year old woman opting to end her life through euthanasia to what actor Aaron Taylor Johnson has to say about fatherhood, we'll discuss a wide variety of life issues from a Gospel-motivated perspective. Join us as we talk about what's on the table!Michelle's news stories:Vatican's 'Dignitas Infinita' Draws 'Clear Line' on Gender Theory, Receives Widespread PraiseDeclaration of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith “Dignitas Infinita” on Human Dignity, 08.04.2024Lizzie's news story:Woman, 28, Opts for Euthanasia Rather Than Living with Mental Illness: 'I'm a Little Afraid of Dying'Cori's news story:Hollywood Actor's Fatherhood Reflection: 'It's Your Duty to Be Their Role Model'Discover your Gospel-motivated voice 4 Life at Y4Life.org.

Metamorphic caterpillars! Fungus farming ants! Digital bees? Oh my! -- how can these all be bugs? In this episode, Avery talks about bugs in computer code and how she built a pollination video game with a Raspberry Pi. Izaiah updates us about the worms in the compost pile on his farm. And our friends at Valle de Niños in San Francisco take us on a tour of the life cycle of caterpillars. (Entomolgist Chris Wheeler also gets some words in edge-wise1)

Send us a Text Message.What rugged region will we visit in this episode? Here's a clue...you can wander this wilderness safari style! Listen to learn more, and see if you can solve this WILD mystery!Grab your episode bonus freebie and sign up for the WILD Mag digital monthly subscription at chickieandroo.com/wildmagPurchase individual issues of the WILD Magazine here.Order your GO WILD Nature Journal here.Visit the contributors to this team: Laura Stroup: @fireflynatureschool Fireflynatureschool.com Lauren Giordano: @chickieandroo Chickieandroo.com Stephanie Hathaway: @stephhathawaydesigns Stephaniehathawaydesigns.com

Adam visits the Hello Brain exhibition at the Francis Crick Institute in London, a free showcase focusing on the brain and its complexities! The exhibition, curated by Holly Cave, highlights the brain's 86 billion neurones and their interactions, using both scientific displays and community-created art to illustrate concepts. The Francis Crick Institute, a major scientific research facility, hosts this exhibition, offering a unique blend of current research and historical context in neuroscience.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.