Vicki Sokolik refuses to be an Ostrich. Her son brought to her attention the crisis of unhoused youth — youth unhoused, not living with a parent/guardian, and not in foster care — in America, and she has been fighting to support this vulnerable population every since. Most active in Tampa Bay, Florida, Vicki is the founder and CEO of the nonprofit Starting Right, Now, which removes barriers for unaccompanied homeless youth to cultivate long-term well-being and self-sufficiency. She is also the author of the new book, “If You See Them: Young, Unhoused, and Alone in America.” Vicki Sokolik joined host Jay Ruderman to discuss the many ways unhoused youth fall through the cracks in our society, how her organization helps them, and also how to build trust with people who could use your help. Episode Chapters (00:00) Intro (01:10) Vicki’s origin story (02:40) What is “unhoused youth?” (06:40) What should a person do if they worry they see an unhoused youth? (08:19) How have conversations around unhoused youth changed in Vicki’s 20 years working with them? (11:02) How do people get the word out and help unhoused youth? (14:55) Vicki’s new book (16:48) How Vicki builds trust (20:10) What do students receive at Starting Right, Now? (22:58) How does Vicki balance advocacy and direct support? (27:53) Starting Right, Now alumni (29:10) Goodbye For video episodes, watch on www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation Stay in touch: X: @JayRuderman | @RudermanFdn LinkedIn: Jay Ruderman | Ruderman Family Foundation Instagram: All About Change Podcast | Ruderman Family Foundation To learn more about the podcast, visit https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/…
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Cherokee Tech Talk
Real conversations about tech and teaching from Georgia's Cherokee County School District
Real conversations about tech and teaching from Georgia's Cherokee County School District
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In this episode, Laura and Valerie share the ins and outs of the Piedmont Technology Competition. Students from all over the district can submit their projects for a chance to go to state competition.Contact our guests:https://twitter.com/vtiplowlaura.akers@cherokeek12.netJust finding us and want more episodes? Visit our archive at support.cherokee…
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In this episode, Dixie and Joy share ways that Canvas LMS integrates seamlessly with mobile or shared devices, as well as tips for making the experience smoother.Contact our guests:https://twitter.com/dixiegatorgirlhttps://twitter.com/joysilk131Just finding us and want more episodes? Visit our archive at https://support.cherokeek12.net/Technology%2…
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In this episode, DRMS teacher Robyn West shares her love for QR codes, as well as tips and tricks to help you use them in your classroom.Check in with Robyn at https://twitter.com/rcmcentyreJust finding us and want more episodes? Find the full list at https://support.cherokeek12.net/Technology%20Podcasts/Forms/AllItems.aspx…
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In this episode, hear from two Global Minecraft Mentors as they share the innovative ways their students are using Minecraft Education Edition in the classroom. Follow Merry and Lisa on Twitter:Want to learn more about how you can use Minecraft Education Edition in your own classroom? Take an online course at https://education.microsoft.com/courses…
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In this episode, Mountain Road Elementary School teacher Leeanne Hartman shares tips and tricks for eliminating tech fear in your primary grades classroom. She is a second grade teacher who empowers her students to use tools that will help them succeed and make her more productive.Contact Leeanne at leeanne.hartman@cherokeek12.netJust finding us an…
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In this episode, Frank Graham, a CCSD Instructional Technology Specialist, shares the lesson that helped cement his choice as Mountain Road Elementary School's TOTY. He discusses the strategies, benefits, and challenges for using geocaching in the classroom. Come on a treasure hunt with us!Frank's Lesson: http://prezi.com/6vg9kzvut85a/?utm_campaign…
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In this episode, the Media Specialist extraordinaire from Woodstock Middle School, Wendy Cope, shares ideas on how your classroom doesn't have to be an island. She give ideas for how the librarian can help you make the most of any lesson.Follow Wendy: https://twitter.com/wendypcopeJust found us and want to view the archive of previous episodes? Vis…
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In this episode, Instructional Technology Specialist Jim Berry shares the why behind coding with kids, as well as his favorite coding resources.Follow Jim on Twitter at https://twitter.com/jimberrytechJust finding our show? Listen to previous episodes at https://support.cherokeek12.net/Technology%20Podcasts/Forms/AllItems.aspx…
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In this episode, Booth Middle School's Heather Powell shares new updates in Discovery Education and how they're helping the learners in her classroom. For more information, contact Heather via email at heather.powell@cherokeek12.netJust found our podcast and want to access archived episodes? Visit the archives at https://support.cherokeek12.net/Tec…
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