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Connecting in A Challenging Climate: Conversations with The One and Only Katherine Applegate
Podcast Update: Welcome Back, Katherine! In the realm of children's literature, few authors can claim the power to stir the hearts of...
Diane Schnoor
May 7, 20244 min read
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Fostering Global Citizens: Innovative Early Childhood Education Strategies
Have you ever wondered how the seeds of global citizenship are planted in the minds of our youngest learners? Kennesaw State University...
Diane Schnoor
May 1, 20243 min read
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The Cicadas Are Coming! Everything You Need To Prepare for the Once-In-Our-Lifetime Cicada Convergence
The Cicadas Are Coming!!! It's a once-in-our-lifetime opportunity to observe and take part in citizen science with your class. Not since...
Diane Schnoor
Apr 8, 20244 min read
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The Poetry of Growing Up: Award-Winning Author ALICIA D. WILLIAMS Talks Black Boyhood, Masculinity, Parenting and Creativity in Her New Novel in Verse, MID-AIR
When we think of masculinity, particularly in young Black boys, society has painted a very specific, often limiting picture. But what...
Diane Schnoor
Mar 28, 20243 min read
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Schools in Parks: Making STEAM Education Natural AND Fun!
This week, we journey where the classroom reaches the sky, and every leaf turns the page to a new experience. On this week's podcast, we...
Diane Schnoor
Feb 28, 20242 min read
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Giving Voice to Joy, Beauty, and Anxiety: Adventures with Award-Winning Author Hena Khan
In today's society, childhood anxiety is increasingly visible, as more young people and their families find themselves grappling with...
Diane Schnoor
Feb 21, 20246 min read
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Graphic Novels as Gateways: Sparking STEM Discoveries with Jason M. Burns
Explore the integration of storytelling and STEM with Jason M. Burns. His comics aren't just for fun—they're gateways to learning and...
Diane Schnoor
Feb 14, 20242 min read
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Empowering Educators and Igniting Passion-Driven Learning with Dr. Kimberly Johnson
How can educators embrace their crucial role in shaping lives and communities? Meet motivational speaker, author, and educational leader...
Diane Schnoor
Feb 8, 20242 min read
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A Cosmic Quest for Knowledge with Author, Podcast Host, and Fellow STEM Geek Jen Swanson
Get ready to blast off into a world where science meets storytelling with our special guest Jen Swanson, the NASA STEMfluencer who is...
Diane Schnoor
Feb 2, 20242 min read
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THIS OPERATION IS HOT. WE ARE A GO. Join the Mission Manhattan tour with NYT Best Selling Author James Ponti
Have you ever wondered how a childhood filled with reading struggles could blossom into a career of crafting captivating stories for...
Diane Schnoor
Feb 2, 20242 min read
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STEAMING into Iceland with Early Childhood STEAM Specialist Katherine Mohr
Join Dr. Diane on the Adventures in Learning podcast as she delves into the extraordinary world of STEAMing Into Iceland with early...
Diane Schnoor
Dec 12, 20232 min read
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The Wonder of Words: Adventures with Author BETH FERRY
I was so blessed to add Beth Ferry to my life at the Shenandoah University Children's Literature conference last summer. At lunch, I was...
Diane Schnoor
Dec 5, 20232 min read
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The Penguin Guy: Antarctic Adventures with Guillaume de Remacle
It's NONFICTION NOVEMBER! Join us for an Antarctic adventure with the Penguin Guy, Guillaume de Remacle! Dive into a world of penguins,...
Diane Schnoor
Oct 31, 202315 min read
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Spooktacular Halloween BOOOOOK and STEAM Connections
Looking for captivating books and fun STEAM-based experiences to enjoy this Halloween? Look no further! We've handpicked a selection of...
Diane Schnoor
Oct 25, 20234 min read
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STEAM-Powered Transformation: Abigail Gómez and the Art of Learning
Get ready for an artistic adventure with Abigail Gómez, the force behind Arte Libre VA! Explore the fusion of STEM and the arts, discover...
Diane Schnoor
Oct 23, 202311 min read
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Spooktacular Book Birthday -- Meet Witch and Wombat Author/Illustrator Ashley Belote
Witch and Wombat is kind of based on myself as a kid. I spent pretty much my entire childhood asking for a cat, but we couldn't have one...
Diane Schnoor
Oct 20, 20232 min read
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Becoming Vanessa Brantley-Newton: She's the Queen of Kindergarten (And Everywhere Else)
Dream big. And when you dream big, dream bigger. Dream so big it scares you. That's when you know you're on the right track. -- Vanessa...
Diane Schnoor
Oct 18, 20232 min read
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Meet Polar Change Maker Kimberly Aiken
What does it take to encourage young women and people of color to enter polar careers? On this episode of the Adventures in Learning...
Diane Schnoor
Oct 17, 20232 min read
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Spooky Storyteller Ciera Burch
Are you looking for shivers this spooky season? Today. Encanto meets Coraline in Finch House, a delightfully thrilling middle grade novel...
Diane Schnoor
Sep 26, 202311 min read
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Ann Braden, A Judy Blume for This Generation
Meet Ann Braden, a modern day Judy Blume, who has written the most wonderful, sensitive middle grade books about that time in your life...
Diane Schnoor
Sep 19, 202312 min read
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