Homeroom Huddle

Issaquah School District

Join host Robert Miller on Homeroom Huddle for candid conversations with the teachers, students, staff and community members shaping the evolving world of education in the Issaquah School District.

Episodes

  1. Portrait of a Graduate

    JAN 5

    Portrait of a Graduate

    What essential skills do students actually need to succeed in today’s world, and how does our school system guarantee they learn them? On this episode of Homeroom Huddle, we're discussing the "Portrait of a Graduate" -- a framework formerly known as the "Profile of a Graduate" at the time of recording -- which shifts the focus from high-stakes testing toward mastery-based learning and durable skills like resilience and collaboration.

    44 min
  2. Fueling Success with School Meals

    10/30/2025

    Fueling Success with School Meals

    What does it take to serve over 7,000 meals to students every school day? To find out, we headed to the kitchen with our Food Services Director, a kitchen manager, and other rockstars from in and around the classroom to discuss school meals and their impact on student success. Packed with compliments and criticisms from our students, we'll pick apart the vegetable color rotation, sprinkle regulations over sodium and sugar, and ultimately discover the care and planning behind every single bite.

    42 min
  3. Developing Durable Skills Through CTE

    09/26/2025

    Developing Durable Skills Through CTE

    In a rapidly changing world, what skills do students really need to succeed after high school? In this episode of Homeroom Huddle, we explore "durable skills" and how Career and Technical Education (CTE) classes create an ideal environment to learn them. Joined by a teacher, a student, an industry engineer, and our CTE director, this conversation uses real-world examples to show how these hands-on pathways prepare every student for a future-ready life.

    35 min
  4. Preparing for Kindergarten

    09/04/2025

    Preparing for Kindergarten

    Starting Kindergarten is an exciting time for first-time families, but can also feel overwhelming. In this episode of Homeroom Huddle, we talk with educators and family specialists about everything from enrollment and classroom life to school readiness, communication, and resources for extra support. Packed with practical tips and reassurance, this conversation is designed to help parents (and incoming Kindergarteners) feel confident and prepared for public education.

    36 min
  5. Introducing Homeroom Huddle

    SEASON 1 TRAILER

    Introducing Homeroom Huddle

    Homeroom Huddle is a behind-the-scenes look at education in the Issaquah School District. Join host Robert Miller as he sits down with educators, students, families, and community members to explore challenges, celebrate victories, and connect with what matters most in our schools.

    1 min

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About

Join host Robert Miller on Homeroom Huddle for candid conversations with the teachers, students, staff and community members shaping the evolving world of education in the Issaquah School District.

Information

  • Creator
    Issaquah School District
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Issaquah School District 2025
  • Show Website
    Homeroom Huddle