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Discover the future of education with 760 WJR’s “School Talks!” Join longtime educator Dr. Robert Livernois as he speaks with education experts on subjects ranging from technology in the classroom to social-emotional learning and school safety.

Podcast · By Cumulus Media Detroit · English · Official site

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Sep 13, 2026
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  1. Episode · Sep 13, 2026

    School Talks ~ Sept. 13, 2026 (opens the original)

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    Sept. 13, 2026 ~ Host Dr. Robert Livernois explores the power of career and technical education through the story of Jacob Morgan, a recent Lake Orion High School graduate and national SkillsUSA standout who earned a nearly $10,000 Snap-on tool package for his accomplishments in power equipment technology. The conversation highlights the growing demand for skilled trades, the role of industry partnerships in preparing students for high-demand careers, and how emerging technologies such as drones

  2. Episode · Sep 9, 2026

    Beyond the Test Score: What Student Achievement Really Means (opens the original)

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    Sept. 8, 2026 ~ Student achievement is often measured by standardized test results, but educators say the full picture is far more complex. Discover how assessments, attendance, reading proficiency, classroom engagement, and targeted interventions work together to shape student success across Michigan schools. Learn why experts caution against relying on a single score to judge student performance, and how schools use data, early literacy strategies, and family partnerships to help students thri

  3. Episode · Sep 6, 2026

    School Talks ~ Sept. 6, 2026 (opens the original)

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    Sept. 6, 2026 ~ Host Dr. Robert Livernois welcomes three newly appointed school leaders, Cathy Kochanski of Avondale Schools, Pasquale Cusumano of Richmond Schools, and Kenneth Janczarek of Swartz Creek Community Schools, for a conversation about their leadership journeys, first-year priorities, community engagement, and plans for supporting student success across their districts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use o

  4. Episode · Sep 2, 2026

    More Than Metal Detectors: The Evolving Definition of School Safety (opens the original)

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    Sept. 1, 2026 ~ The conversation around school safety often starts with physical security, but it rarely ends there. Learn why trust, mental health, attendance, and student engagement have become critical pieces of Michigan's school safety equation, and how schools use each as an early indicator of student well-being. Guests for this edition include: O'Reilly Rancilio Attorney Don Denault; Wayne RESA School Safety Liaison Joe Kehoe; Wayne RESA Deputy Superintendent of Administrative Services Kel

  5. Episode · Aug 30, 2026

    School Talks ~ Aug. 30, 2026 (opens the original)

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    Aug. 30, 2026 ~ Host Robert Livernois and his guests discuss the upcoming Educators’ Night, a free event in Detroit’s Cultural Center that offers teachers professional development and access to various museums and institutions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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