MISD Launches “How To Do School” Podcast
MISD Launches “How To Do School” Podcast
Ian Henry
Welcome to our new MISD podcast, “How To Do School” with Randi Fielding, Assistant Director of Special Services in the Teaching & Learning department.
In each episode of “How To Do School” you'll hear ideas, insights, and perspectives designed to empower you to drive success for your school experience–whether you’re a kid or a grown-up.
We’ll help you navigate the twists and turns of your school journey so you can enjoy a smoother, more confident ride.
Listen to our Teaser Episode Now
Episode 1 of How To Do School with Fred Rundle will be published Tuesday, March 10.
On Episode 1 of the How To Do School podcast Randi will talk to Superintendent Dr. Fred Rundle about his educational journey, the importance of creating belonging in MISD, and broadcasting student voice.
They will also talk about how Randi's experience as a parent of a student and having to figure out school influenced the creation of this podcast that will help educate and inform Mercer Island families through their education journey, something she wished was available when she first started figuring out how to do school.
Episode 1 Coming Tuesday, March 10.
You can subscribe to How To Do School on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and listen to each episode on our website, www.mercerislandschools.org/podcast. We aim to publish a new episode every two weeks during the school year.
Let us know if you have a show idea, question, or feedback.
Are you ready? Let’s roll!
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Superintendent Dr. Fred Rundle was a guest recently on The So What podcast hosted by Shweta Gandhi.
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On the evening of Thursday, March 12 at SIFF Cinema Uptown, Mercer Island resident Judy Kusakabe attended a special preview screening of Season 4 of the Cascade PBS docuseries Origins titled Origins: Our Thousand Days.
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The Mercer Island School District, in collaboration with the Mercer Island Fine Arts Advisory Council, invites the Mercer Island community to the annual Fine Arts Showcase, a two-day event celebrating the amazing accomplishments of our K-12 students in Performing Arts (Music and Drama) and Visual Arts.
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This evening the Mercer Island School Board voted to name the Mercer Island High School gym floor/court the Ed Pepple Court.