The Redefining Rural Podcast

Buena Vista School District: The Power of In Person Learning

Buena Vista School District: The Power of In Person Learning! Watch and listen to Superintendent Lisa Yates of Buena Vista School District talk about the Power of In-Person Learning with Redefining Rural’s Kirk Banghart and Denille LePlatt. To listen to the entire episode, be sure to click this link and follow Redefining Rural on all our platforms: https://linktr.ee/redefiningrural

Meeker School District: The Power of In Person Learning

In a brand-new episode of Redefining Rural called “Meeker School District: The Power of In Person Learning”, we interview Superintendent Chris Selle about his ongoing efforts to support his staff and students at Meeker School District since the pandemic began last spring. To listen to the entire episode, be sure to click this link and follow Redefining Rural on all our platforms: https://linktr.ee/redefiningrural #meekerschooldistrict #redefiningrural #coloradoeducation #inpersonlearning

Elizabeth School District: The Power of In Person Learning

The day is finally here! Our newest episode, The Power of In Person Learning: Elizabeth School District is here! In our biggest episode yet, we interviewed administration, students and teachers from Elizabeth School District. Despite the struggles of the past year, everyone involved at Elizabeth School District was passionate about the importance of preserving in person learning for a variety of reasons. To listen to the entire episode, be sure to click this link and follow Redefining Rural on all our platforms: https://linktr.ee/redefiningrural
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Valley School District RE-1: Power of in Person Learning

“What I would say to any leader is to be as truthful as possible and available as possible and to stay with it. This too shall pass, and I really think we will learn some great lessons” Superintendent Shila Adolf out of the Valley School District RE-1 with honest and inspiring words about how we as educators can manage challenging times. This too shall pass! To listen to the entire episode, be sure to click this link and follow Redefining Rural on all our platforms: https://linktr.ee/redefiningrural

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Power of in Person Learning at Gunnison Watershed School District

Leslie Nichols of Gunnison Watershed School District perfectly describes how the past year has spotlighted the power of in person learning. The relationships between students and teachers are truly what keep the learning environment magical and inspiring for everyone involved. To listen to our whole interview with Leslie Nichols, be sure to check out and follow Redefining Rural on all our platforms: https://linktr.ee/redefiningrural

We're Back!

Today is the day! Redefining Rural, the only podcast dedicated to rural education, has returned after a long hiatus. It's been a long school year already, and we've got a lot to talk about! Copy the link to listen on other platforms.  www.linktr.ee/redefiningrural

Leading Through Challenging Times

On the July episode of Redefining Rural, Darrin Peppard, Superintendent of the West Grand School District, and Elsie Goines, Superintendent of the Las Animas School District talk leading through challenging times as we relaunch the 2020-2021 school year. You can find this episode on YouTube or download on your favorite podcast platform! Follow us on Facebook and twitter too. This is one you won’t want to miss!

State of rural education across the US

In the June 2020 episode of Redefining Rural, Kirk Banghart of the Colorado Rural Education Collaborative, and Denille Leplatt of Rural Services at the Colorado Department of Education  connect with Dr. Allen Pratt, Executive Director of the National Rural Education Association and Dr. Brad Mitchell, Senior Strategist at Battelle for Kids, to discuss the state of rural education across the US. Tune in to learn more about what is happening in rural education in Colorado and beyond!

Current state of rural education amid COVID-19

In the May 2020 episode of Redefining Rural, Kirk, Michelle, and Denille discuss the current state of rural education amid the COVID-19 pandemic, celebrating the resiliency of rural school districts along the way. Did you know Redefining Rural is celebrating one year since its launch? The support from listeners is overwhelming and Redefining Rural is grateful to be able to provide this platform to elevate, celebrate, and change the way we think about rural education in our state. You can find all of our past twelve episodes on your favorite podcast platform.

 

Rural school districts share how they tackle the challenge of continuous learning

On the April episode of Redefining Rural sponsored by CSU-Global, listen to how the Bayfield, Elizabeth, and Greeley-Evans school districts are tackling the challenge of continuous learning. Superintendents Aten, Bissonnette, and Pilch talk through the tremendous work of their staffs, broadband access challenges for families, and the grit among the education community that so rapidly pulled together a whole new system of learning for students, staffs, and families through the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Don’t forget to like and follow Redefining Rural on Facebook and Twitter and subscribe on your favorite podcast platform!