Flag football is increasingly popular in our schools, and cheerleading squads have more opportunities in national competitions now that stunts are permitted. Here are updates from MCPSS Athletics Director Brad Lowell.

Learn about the many functions of the new MCPSS app, including how the Rooms platform makes it easy for teachers to add extra incentives for students to achieve academic excellence. Our guest is Veronica Williams, a teacher at Pillans Middle School.

Mobile Public Library Director Juree Hall joins the Learning Leading Now podcast to tell us about all of the wonderful programs available to students and families.

Hear all about how the Peer Helpers program is improving school culture at Denton Magnet from Dr. Roberta Kerr, who is the program sponsor at Denton, and Denise Riemer, MCPSS Mental Health Services Coordinator.

Terrence Mixon, Assistant Superientendent of Student Services, updates us on the registration process, how to apply for a transfer, and the importance of regular attendance.

Dr. Valerie Johnson, Principal at the MCPSS Academy of Virtual Learning, tells us about the benefits of flexible schedules and one-on-one instruction.

Kim Carmody, Senior Director of the Mobile Parks & Recreation Department, tells us about all of the educational opportunities for children and teens this summer, including STEM camps, art and music lessons, and more.

Kimberly Jones, award-winning elementary school counselor at Nan Gray Davis Elementary, tells us all about the job she loves: Helping kids.