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In September 1984, Lisa Paul, an American college student and nanny living in Moscow, entered Inna Meiman’s house for her first Russian language lesson. And so began a two–year friendship and a fight for Inna’s life. In Swimming in the Daylight, Lisa chronicles her friend’s struggle to shed her refusenik status, obtain a visa to America, and find medical treatment for her malignant cancer. Inna endured a perverse reality as a citizen of the Soviet Union....

In The Ocean in the School, Rick Bonus tells the stories of Pacific Islander students as they and their allies struggled to transform a university they believed did not value their presence.

Taking listeners behind Apple's major research studies, Apple Classrooms of Tomorrow (ACOT) and ACOT2, this audiobook highlights the powerful effects of the Challenge-Based Learning (CBL) framework and also introduces some of the extraordinary parents, educators, and entrepreneurs from around the world who are already utilizing new science-backed methods and technologies to benefit all children, from those who struggle to honor students, to help them unlock their potential and empower them to reach beyond their perceived limitations.

The students in Quinnipiac University School of Law’s 2025-26 International Human Rights Law course created and produced this podcast. The episode topics (in alphabetical order) and presenters are:“Children’s Rights,” Natasha Silva, Abby Stock, and Julia Teti.“Mythbusting ‘Universal’ Human Rights,” Tom Lepore and Catherine Sloat.“The Role and Effectiveness of the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the International Court of Justice (ICJ),” Kaila Coleman and Shianne Taylor.Theme music by Matt Hawkins.

Life may seem a bit out of hand but remember God has a plan

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Being a student at Americus High School was the worst experience of Greg Wittkamper's life. Greg came from a nearby Christian commune, Koinonia, whose members devoutly and publicly supported racial equality. When he refused to insult and attack his school's first black students in 1964, Greg was mistreated as badly as they were: harassed and bullied and beaten.

A podcast about how young people think about and experience failure produced by students at the University of Virginia.

In Teach like an Ally, veteran classroom teacher and celebrated transgender advocate Flint Del Sol weaves humor, storytelling, and expertise into a guide for educator-allies. Del Sol offers actionable strategies that you can implement in classrooms. He also tackles the complex questions teachers face: What should you do when a student asks for one name in the classroom, but another at home?

The purpose of this book is to move beyond the unproductive and polarizing debates that occur over which bathroom/locker room transgender children should use or on which sports team they should participate. Aidan Key masterfully cuts through the misinformation and distractions to get at the only issues that truly matter—ensuring our children, all of our children—can count on a safe and welcoming learning environment.

Average schools don't inspire greatness - and greatness is what our world needs if we are going to produce world-changing learners. In Culturize, author and education leader Jimmy Casas shares insights into what it takes to cultivate a community of learners who embody the innately human traits our world desperately needs, such as kindness, honesty, and compassion. His stories reveal how these "soft skills" can be honed while meeting and exceeding academic standards of 21st-century learning.

From the author of the best-selling If You Don't Feed the Teachers, They Eat the Students, comes an innovative resource for all who work with pre-K through 12th grade students. Neila Connors presents a wealth of strategies and techniques to help teachers develop, maintain, and sustain positive student relationships. If You Don't Feed the Students offers practical, commonsense methods for improving classroom performance, served up in an engaging and entertaining manner.

Psychology for Students is a short-form podcast designed to help high school and college students better understand the mind—and themselves. Hosted by Professor Jeff Hastings, each episode breaks down complex psychological ideas into real-life lessons that improve mental health, relationships, and personal growth. Whether you’re studying psychology or just trying to get through the semester with a clearer head, this podcast gives you tools you can use today to feel more connected, grounded, and confident.

A provocative and much-needed book, Class Dismissed paints an intimate and unflinchingly candid portrait of the challenges of undergraduate life for disadvantaged students even in the elite schools that invest millions to diversify their student body. Moreover, Jack offers guidance on how to make students’ path to graduation less treacherous—guidance colleges would be wise to follow.

More than just a podcast, The Student Within is a growing community, fostering understanding, building networks, and investing in the bright, unfolding potential of each student voice. Through open conversation, we explore what it means to learn, grow, and navigate the unfolding path of education and life. This is a space to listen, learn from one another, and find connection in shared experience. The Student Within offers a platform for the unheard voices of the students in Naropa University, to speak about their career and contemplate life together. We frequently hear from established ...

The Student Body digs into the health fads dominating the internet, breaking down how science, wellness, and online culture shape the lives of teens today. The hosts are not licensed health professionals; we are just teens interested in the topic. Our goal is to explore trends, not to provide medical advice.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER Dr. Andrew Furey, an orthopedic surgeon, was sitting by the fireplace at his home in St John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, watching TV after work, when dreadful images of the aftermath of an earthquake in Haiti burst in on the cosy domestic scene. Human suffering on an epic...

"Macro Radio" brought to you by the Student Association for Macro Social Work explores the big-picture forces that shape our communities, from policy and social systems to grassroots movements and collective care. Each episode dives into the macro side of social work—examining how social, political, and economic structures impact individuals and families. Through conversations with students, practitioners, advocates, and community leaders, we highlight innovation, challenge injustice, and imagine. The Student Association for Macro Social Work is a certified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization

Experience the life of an Ulster University Student through the voice of Holly and guest each week. Intro Music - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzQiRABVARk&list=PLZARrpJ-x_bNSkPKCVL1oJUHW6GTv58dC&index=10 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All across America, people are feeling squeezed-running faster and faster yet falling farther behind. The economy struggles, wars rage on, and every week brings news of another environmental disaster. Everything seems broken and people feel helpless. Despite this bleak outlook, a quiet hope is...