Episodes

  • School Talks ~ May 11, 2025

    School Talks ~ May 11, 2025
    May 11 2025
    May 11, 2025 ~ Host Robert Livernois talks about how MUST Construction Careers acts as an intermediary, linking individuals to 22 union apprenticeship trades across several Michigan counties. Prudence Rose explains that MUST started as a safety program and evolved to include career guidance.
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    38 mins
  • School Talks ~ May 4, 2025

    School Talks ~ May 4, 2025
    May 4 2025
    May 4, 2025 ~ Host Robert Livernois talks about Wakely Associates Architects, which specializes in K-12 educational facilities, offering services from initial assessments to full design and construction documents, with a strong emphasis on renovation and reuse projects. The firm balances functionality and aesthetics in design, adapting to modern needs like safety and integrating client input through early and continuous collaboration.
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    38 mins
  • School Talks ~ April 27, 2025

    School Talks ~ April 27, 2025
    Apr 27 2025
    April 27, 2025 ~ Host Robert Livernois discusses popular field trip spots in Michigan, including the Belle Isle Nature Center, Detroit Zoo, Detroit Institute of Arts, and the American Heart Association.
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    38 mins
  • School Talks ~ April 20, 2025

    School Talks ~ April 20, 2025
    Apr 20 2025
    April 20, 2025 ~ Host Robert Livernois talks about the Monroe County Intermediate School District’s Head Start program, which aims to enhance school readiness for children from low-income families by providing comprehensive services in early learning, health, and family well-being. Livernois also addresses federal funding supporting disadvantaged students by hiring staff and providing professional development, along with the challenges schools currently face in acquiring it.
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    38 mins
  • School Talks ~ April 13, 2025

    School Talks ~ April 13, 2025
    Apr 13 2025
    April 13, 2025 ~ Host Dave Lorenz talks about how Michigan offers diverse post-high school opportunities, including career and technical paths, and university education. He also discusses how state aid, Michigan Achievement Scholarship and Wayne State’s programs, can make college more affordable.
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    38 mins
  • School Talks ~ April 6, 2025

    School Talks ~ April 6, 2025
    Apr 6 2025
    School Talks ~ April 6, 2025
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    38 mins
  • School Talks ~ March 30, 2025

    School Talks ~ March 30, 2025
    Mar 30 2025
    March 30, 2025 ~ Host Robert Livernois discusses ways teachers can design homework, how to best utilize online learning for students, and how to address the teacher shortage.
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    38 mins
  • School Talks ~ March 23, 2025

    School Talks ~ March 23, 2025
    Mar 23 2025
    March 23, 2025 ~ Host Robert Livernois talks about how Clark Construction offers full-service support to school districts for bond proposals, including facility assessments, budget development, community engagement strategies, and transparent communication.
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    38 mins