Powering Possibilities Kandace Jordan

This is an extraordinary example of effective collaboration, student engagement and cross-curricular tasks coming to life! Teachers and students used an authentic audience to deepen learning and increase community connection.

Kandace talks with two former students who have previously graduated and took part in the amazing opportunity available to them at Acme School.  They share how the program helped them to be successful in their education and careers.

Kandace discusses strategic partnerships in education with two business owners that have been essential to the success of the the program talked about in the previous episode.  The discussion leads to the importance of these types of partnerships for rural sustainability.  This is part two of this 3 part series. In the next one we will have two former students talk about the success they had in this important program.

Kandace sits down with a principal (Kurt Ratzlaff) to discuss strategic partnerships with community businesses. This partnerships has been extremely beneficial for the students and all parties involved. This is the first of a 3 part series. Throughout this series you will hear from the school, business owners and former students who have found success. This mini series is part of our Limitless Learning topic.

The home language is an ELL’s most valuable resource and it does not hinder their ability to learn English. Using the first language at school and home can improve the student’s English language proficiency, personal and social development as well as academic performance.

Kandace sits down with Ed and Adam and discusses their journey to teaching tech and their passions within the field. This is episode number 2 of our Love It Or Hate It - Let's Leverage Technology series.