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#111: 5 Key Insights from the Horizons Conference: How AI and Workforce Innovation Are Shaping Economic Mobility

Greg Schermbeck 1/2/26 Greg Schermbeck 1/2/26

#111: 5 Key Insights from the Horizons Conference: How AI and Workforce Innovation Are Shaping Economic Mobility

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#110: Welcoming Family Empowerment Intern – Cecilia Lin

Jia Lin-Bothe 5/8/25 Jia Lin-Bothe 5/8/25

#110: Welcoming Family Empowerment Intern – Cecilia Lin

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#109 – Empowering Families, Transforming Schools – A Journey of Impact

Jia Lin-Bothe 4/30/25 Jia Lin-Bothe 4/30/25

#109 – Empowering Families, Transforming Schools – A Journey of Impact

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#108 - What Ohio State’s National Championship Teaches Us About Leadership

Greg Schermbeck 2/4/25 Greg Schermbeck 2/4/25

#108 - What Ohio State’s National Championship Teaches Us About Leadership

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#107 - Captivating Families at Curriculum Nights: Strategies for Meaningful Engagement

Greg Schermbeck 2/3/25 Greg Schermbeck 2/3/25

#107 - Captivating Families at Curriculum Nights: Strategies for Meaningful Engagement

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#106 - 2024 Year in Review

Greg Schermbeck 11/26/24 Greg Schermbeck 11/26/24

#106 - 2024 Year in Review

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#105: Speaking Change

Greg Schermbeck 10/7/24 Greg Schermbeck 10/7/24

#105: Speaking Change

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#104: Reflections on the 2023/24 School Year Supporting Family Empowerment Efforts

Greg Schermbeck 8/15/24 Greg Schermbeck 8/15/24

#104: Reflections on the 2023/24 School Year Supporting Family Empowerment Efforts

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#103: Navigating Education Advocacy: A Journey of Unity and Impact

Greg Schermbeck 5/16/24 Greg Schermbeck 5/16/24

#103: Navigating Education Advocacy: A Journey of Unity and Impact

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#102 - Reflections on Vulnerability: Rethinking Schools as Community Hubs

Greg Schermbeck 5/16/24 Greg Schermbeck 5/16/24

#102 - Reflections on Vulnerability: Rethinking Schools as Community Hubs

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#99- Resources in Demand: A Detailed Analysis of Surveys from Our 18 Charlotte-Area Schools Reveals What Parents/Caretakers Seek for Themselves and Their Children

Greg Schermbeck 1/21/24 Greg Schermbeck 1/21/24

#99- Resources in Demand: A Detailed Analysis of Surveys from Our 18 Charlotte-Area Schools Reveals What Parents/Caretakers Seek for Themselves and Their Children

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#97 - 2023 Reflection + Year in Review

Greg Schermbeck 12/19/23 Greg Schermbeck 12/19/23

#97 - 2023 Reflection + Year in Review

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#96 - From Educator to Consultant: Navigating the Transition into a New Career Path

Greg Schermbeck 12/6/23 Greg Schermbeck 12/6/23

#96 - From Educator to Consultant: Navigating the Transition into a New Career Path

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#95- Family Empowerment As A Means To Improve School Outcomes Overall: A Data-Driven Perspective

Greg Schermbeck 11/23/23 Greg Schermbeck 11/23/23

#95- Family Empowerment As A Means To Improve School Outcomes Overall: A Data-Driven Perspective

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#94 - Reflections from the National Organizing Workshop

Greg Schermbeck 11/1/23 Greg Schermbeck 11/1/23

#94 - Reflections from the National Organizing Workshop

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#93 - Five Takeaways from the 2022-23 School Year

Greg Schermbeck 10/19/23 Greg Schermbeck 10/19/23

#93 - Five Takeaways from the 2022-23 School Year

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#91 - Leadership Charlotte Reflections

Greg Schermbeck 7/28/23 Greg Schermbeck 7/28/23

#91 - Leadership Charlotte Reflections

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#90 - Aspen Institute Reflections

Greg Schermbeck 6/28/23 Greg Schermbeck 6/28/23

#90 - Aspen Institute Reflections

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#89 - Alejandro Gibes de Gac and the Square Pizza Podcast

Greg Schermbeck 5/26/23 Greg Schermbeck 5/26/23

#89 - Alejandro Gibes de Gac and the Square Pizza Podcast

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#88 - Family Empowerment Events to Finish the Year Strong

Jia Lin-Bothe 5/22/23 Jia Lin-Bothe 5/22/23

#88 - Family Empowerment Events to Finish the Year Strong

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