It Takes a Village: A Gaggle Podcast

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Student safety isn’t a one-person job. Between district leaders, educators, administrators, parents, counselors, and beyond, it truly takes a village to safeguard students in both physical and digital environments. Here at Gaggle, we support school leaders in proactively identifying those who are struggling, helping districts across the country avoid tragedies and save student lives. Listen in as we dive into education topics, speak with industry leaders, and discuss the latest issues impacting today’s educators and students.

  1. Meet Maddie - the Human Behind the "Human-Review"

    12/12/2023

    Meet Maddie - the Human Behind the "Human-Review"

    Take a peek behind the Gaggle curtain and get to know our amazing Safety Team Supervisor, Maddie Gorski. Throughout the discussion, you'll learn what a Safety Team Supervisor does and what makes this role especially important.

    19 min
  2. Proactive Prevention for Student Safety

    11/20/2023

    Proactive Prevention for Student Safety

    Meridian Public School District, located in Mounds, Illinois, was looking for a more effective way to monitor students' online activity. Their previous student safety provider lacked the ability to send timely alerts on concerning online behavior and content. Find out how they partnered with Gaggle to better address these issues and improve the overall state of student safety.

    21 min
  3. AI and Student Safety: A New Era Begins

    07/06/2023

    AI and Student Safety: A New Era Begins

    In this episode, Dr. Kecia Ray, a strategic advisor, coach, and writer joins American Consortium for Equity in Education (ACE) Pre-K-12 talk radio host, Larry Jacobs, to discuss the benefits and implications of using Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the context of classroom safety and learning. Listen in as they address these important questions: Should AI be viewed as a friend or foe for educators? Can AI help offset the teacher retention crisis? Should AI-generated content be considered plagiarism or cheating? Where is AI headed in the future?

    32 min
  4. Fostering A Positive and Supportive Environment in Your District

    04/13/2023

    Fostering A Positive and Supportive Environment in Your District

    Learn best practices on how to foster a positive and supportive environment in your school district.  Tune in to American Consortium for Equity in Education - Larry Jacobs podcast with Quintin Shepherd, Superintendent (Victoria Independent School District) and Jodi Lott, Director of Sales at Gaggle! The right attitude, the right leadership, and the best technology available can work together!

    30 min
  5. Tools for Alerting Schools to Suicidal and Other Immediate Needs of Students

    03/16/2023

    Tools for Alerting Schools to Suicidal and Other Immediate Needs of Students

    An important visit with Gaggle’s Paget Hetherington on how schools can monitor and be constantly aware of today’s student Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and psychological needs before problems arise.

    34 min
  6. Jordan Porco Foundation - We're in It for Life

    03/25/2022

    Jordan Porco Foundation - We're in It for Life

    After the devastating loss of their son to suicide, Marisa and Ernie Porco decided to turn their grief into action by forming the Jordan Porco Foundation. In this podcast, Marisa explains how their innovative non-profit organization challenges the stigma associated with mental health and help-seeking while creating open conversations about the prevalence of suicide and mental health issues in the young adult population. Support the fight against student suicide by joining the Jordan Porco Foundation on Thursday, March 31 at 5:00 PM for “An Evening at The Bushnell” in Hartford, Connecticut. Register to attend this exciting event or show your support and donate to the cause. Are you struggling with thoughts of suicide or self-harm? Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255 or text TALK to 741 741.

    12 min

  7. 01/25/2022

    Living Transgender: One Student’s Journey

    It’s important for members of the LGBTQ+ community to be seen, heard, and accepted for who they truly are. In this episode, college student Ann shares her journey of self-realization and discovery as a trans woman. Listen in as she dives into her experience transitioning as a teenager, how her family and community support her, and the resources she found helpful along the way.

    20 min

  8. 11/23/2021

    A Mother’s Story: Depression, Loss, and Hope

    Wendy Sefcik, founder of RememberingTJ.org, shares her family’s emotional journey dealing with the unimaginable grief from their son’s tragic loss of life by suicide. Now on a mission to raise awareness of teen depression and suicide risk, Wendy provides support and guidance for concerned parents and suffering teens. Are you struggling with thoughts of suicide or self-harm? Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255 or text TALK to 741 741 Additional Resources: The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: https://afsp.org Erika’s Lighthouse: https://www.erikaslighthouse.org Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide: https://sptsusa.org Parent Guidance: https://parentguidance.org/?src=CCnav New Jersey Suicide Prevention Hopeline: https://njhopeline.com/ Perform Care: https://www.performcarenj.org 2nd Floor Youth Helpline: https://www.2ndfloor.org

    26 min
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Student safety isn’t a one-person job. Between district leaders, educators, administrators, parents, counselors, and beyond, it truly takes a village to safeguard students in both physical and digital environments. Here at Gaggle, we support school leaders in proactively identifying those who are struggling, helping districts across the country avoid tragedies and save student lives. Listen in as we dive into education topics, speak with industry leaders, and discuss the latest issues impacting today’s educators and students.

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