Exploring Education

Sara McMaster

Welcome to Exploring Education. Our goal is to provide our community at large with tips, tricks and best practices for education both at school and at home. We focus on what matters most for young learners and share tips, strategies and best practices to inspire our listeners. Subscribe to our podcast to stay up to date with what we are thinking about!

  1. 10/30/2020

    Episode 27: Know Where they Go: Online Safety and Tech Tips for Parents

    This episode features a conversation with Derek Kinsey, our Chief Technology Officer in RBUSD.  In our chat, Derek shares his perspectives as a technologist and parent of three on keeping kids safe online, and the impact of technology on our students today.  We encourage our parent community to listen and reflect on how, when, why and where our kids are spending time online.  It's okay to know where they go!

    45 min

  2. 10/16/2020

    Exploring Education Episode 26: Mistakes are Beautiful Opportunities to Learn.

    This episode features Miguel Salcedo, Adrienne Soto and Leslie Cook, who are some of our Instructional Lead Teachers at Washington Elementary and within RBUSD.  We discuss the importance of honoring the process of learning and how making mistakes can be beautiful opportunities.

    36 min

  3. 09/24/2020

    Episode 25: Think Global--Act Local: A chat with our Washington Elementary PTA.

    This episode features two parents who are committed to our community at Washington Elementary.  Amy Huh and Dan Reed share information about our PTA and their plans for keeping our community connected this school year.

    25 min

  4. 09/01/2020

    Only the Learner Learns.

    This episode is intended to give listeners a few tips for starting school during distance learning.  #1: Set them up. #2: Walk away.  As hard as it might be, walk away and let your learner learn.

    8 min

  5. 08/17/2020

    Washington Reopening Plan 2020

    This episode features a talk given by Andrea Bittick, Principal, and Sara McMaster, Assistant Principal at Washington Elementary School in Redondo Beach Unified School District.  The talk highlights details of what parents, students, staff and community members can expect as we prepare to reopen our school in 100% distance learning for the start of the 2020-2021 school year.

    32 min

  6. 08/02/2020

    Doing some Good: A Chat with South Bay Literacy Council

    This episode features a conversation with South Bay Literacy Council.  This all volunteer organization provides free tutoring for adults in our community looking to improve their proficiencies in reading, writing and speaking English.  The mission of SBLC is to change and empower lives through the gift of literacy.  Tune into this episode to hear all about SBLC and what they provide for the South Bay!  Visit their website: southbayliteracy.org to learn more!

    20 min

  7. 07/24/2020

    Standing Up: A Chat with Pop the Bubble

    This episode features a chat with the founders of Pop the Bubble.  Pop the Bubble is a community organization within the South Bay focused on empowering children through empathy, education and action.   Find out more by following Pop the Bubble on Instagram, facebook, or by visiting their website.

    27 min

  8. 06/19/2020

    Parent Perspectives: Opportunities for learning and balance in our homes.

    This episode features one of our Washington Elementary parents and staff members, Dee Cresta.  Dee shares her perspectives and reflections on learning at home this past spring and what her family has in store this summer.  She reminds us all to be balanced, maintain a calm environment and let our kids lead the way.

    41 min
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Welcome to Exploring Education. Our goal is to provide our community at large with tips, tricks and best practices for education both at school and at home. We focus on what matters most for young learners and share tips, strategies and best practices to inspire our listeners. Subscribe to our podcast to stay up to date with what we are thinking about!

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  • Creator
    Sara McMaster
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    29
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Sara McMaster
  • Show Website
    Exploring Education