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A podcast series that highlights Stonington’s inspiring educators and students, award-winning programs, current challenges, and unique community partnerships. Learn more about the district beyond what is covered in school newsletters and the Board of Education’s monthly meetings. Hear from the practitioners, professionals and students about teaching and learning inside and outside of our classrooms. Guests include master-teachers, administrators, professional consultants to the district, community members and most importantly, Stonington students and alumni.
Episodes

Wednesday Aug 25, 2021
Wednesday Aug 25, 2021
This episode of Conversations from the Classroom to the Coastline features Board of Education Chairman Frank Todisco, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Van Riley, and Stonington Education Association's President and teacher of social studies, Michael Freeman. These key leaders share their perspectives on the reopening of schools during the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, lessons learned from the last school year, and what to expect as the district welcomes all students back to full-time in person learning this fall.

Friday Jun 18, 2021
Friday Jun 18, 2021
In this episode of Conversations from the Classroom to the Coastline, district specialists share ideas and resources to help families prevent or minimize the “summer slide” as vacation rapidly approaches. Reading Specialist Marika Heughins and Elementary Curriculum Coordinator, Kristen Oliverio discuss the summer slide and how families can strategically support childrens’ continued learning over the summer. Uncover simple strategies to use with your children throughout the summer break.

Friday May 21, 2021
Alicia Sweet Dawe: Leading with Equity in Mind
Friday May 21, 2021
Friday May 21, 2021
Stonington High School Associate Principal, Alicia Sweet Dawe, shares her experiences in Stonington Public Schools over the past two decades and the changes that are occurring regarding the amplification of student voice and choice.

Thursday Apr 15, 2021
Tim Flanagan: Social Justice from an Educators Perspective
Thursday Apr 15, 2021
Thursday Apr 15, 2021
Stonington Middle School teacher, Tim Flanagan, visits with Mary Anne Butler and shares his experiences teaching and learning about social justice issues. He shares his own journey in learning about diversity, equity and inclusion and how it has impacted his work in Stonington Public Schools. Listen as this award-winning teacher describes how middle school students engage around these topics.