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Teachable Moments
Fri, 6:44 a.m., 8:44 a.m., 1:33 p.m., & 4:48 p.m.
In a world brimming with information, discerning what truly matters can be a challenge. Enter "Teachable Moments," a radio segment hosted by the esteemed educator and advocate, Dr. Rénard Harris. Produced by South Carolina Public Radio and the College of Charleston, this engaging program delivers concise, impactful insights tailored for both students and parents alike.
Latest Episodes
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The longer days of summer are here, which means more time to be active outdoors. However, record-breaking temperatures can lead to illnesses like heat stroke and exhaustion.
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Summer reading is an excellent way to keep students engaged with books and literacy skills.
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It’s common knowledge that the pandemic had a lasting impact on students across the country. While much attention has been given to academic setbacks, another equally important issue is the loss of social and emotional coping skills.
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Since the pandemic, chronic absenteeism has skyrocketed across the country.
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This summer families will be visiting colleges with their high schoolers, but with so much available online, is the campus tour still important?
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Experts say "summer brain drain" for students can be avoided with a simple tech detox.
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For many students nationwide, summer means a break from the classroom. However, students in year-round or balanced calendar schools have a series of shorter breaks throughout the year.
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Teachers are getting ready to pack up their classrooms for the summer, but many will not return in the fall.
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This summer, many students are spending their days at the beach instead of the classroom. While soaking up the sun can boost our vitamin D, exposure to ultraviolet light can damage our skin.
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More than 124 million children across the world are considered obese. Childhood obesity leads to poor mental and physical health outcomes and sets them up for a lifelong trajectory of poor health.