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Just a taste of the many ways empathy is currently under attack in our public discourse. Empathy is under attack at a time when we need...

Podcast Update: Welcome Back, Katherine! In the realm of children's literature, few authors can claim the power to stir the hearts of...

When we think of masculinity, particularly in young Black boys, society has painted a very specific, often limiting picture. But what...

In today's society, childhood anxiety is increasingly visible, as more young people and their families find themselves grappling with...

It's NONFICTION NOVEMBER! Join us for an Antarctic adventure with the Penguin Guy, Guillaume de Remacle! Dive into a world of penguins,...

Get ready for an artistic adventure with Abigail Gómez, the force behind Arte Libre VA! Explore the fusion of STEM and the arts, discover...

What does it take to encourage young women and people of color to enter polar careers? On this episode of the Adventures in Learning...

Pour yourself a cup of coffee and join me for a chat with rock star Newbery Medalist Katherine Applegate as we celebrate the book...

Join me for a conversation with award-winning author and illustrator duo CAROLE BOSTON WEATHERFORD and JEFFERY BOSTON WEATHERFORD (and...

Corinna Luyken joins us to share her journey and the story behind her latest book, ABC and You and Me. This delightful picture book...

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Miranda Schnoor works for NAMI, the National Alliance of Mental Illness. As NAMI Virginia’s...

If we want to be the change in the world as the adult, first we have to look at ourselves and say, this is something we value, and then...

When I traveled to Antarctica on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure with my father and sister last December, we were fortunate enough to have...

In this episode of the Adventures in Learning podcast, we speak with beloved children's book author and illustrator Deborah Freedman. You...

In this episode of the Adventures in Learning podcast, we meet joyful world traveler Georgina "Gigi" Satchell. I met Gigi on deck as we...

And so you have some checklist of all these things that you have to teach your students, and nowhere on there does it say teach them how...

Where do we go for hope in dark times? In this special conversation with Bishop Doug Fisher (Episcopal Diocese of Western Massachusetts),...

A picture book is a perfect theatrical experience, especially in the hands of Charleston Stage's Jenna Barricklo. Jenna is not only an...

S1 E 20 Adventures in Learning Podcast Host: Dr Diane Jackson Schnoor Guest: Chris Kesler, Founder and CEO, Kesler Science It will not...

“And I think that making kids feel empowered and helping them channel the energy that they have is what we want to do. Because kids do...