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Amherst County Public Schools Superintendent Rob Arnold hosts the Every Child, Every Day Podcast designed to serve as a “one-stop” shop for everything education in Amherst County. If you are interested in special events happening in our schools or learning ways to support children as they navigate the difficulties of adolescence, this is the podcast for you! Dr. Arnold will interview a varied group of guests ranging from ACPS students to dedicated ACPS professionals to community members who ...
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A panel conversation responding to the ongoing attacks on teaching accurate history, with Shevrin Jones, Laura Briggs, Raphael Rogers, and Jennifer Rich, moderated by Barbara Krauthamer.For not the first time in U.S. history, the content of public school curricula is being challenged across the country. Since January 2021, 41 states have introduced…
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Winter is officially here, and there is no more waiting! It’s the ideal time to kick-start your winter landscaping & lawn care in Amherst. For some, the cold season marks the ideal time to relax and ditch all worries about lawn and landscaping services — and it’s somewhat true. But what many are not aware of is — winter is the perfect time to prep …
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2021 HISTORY WRITER IN RESIDENCE PUBLIC LECTURE BY GREGG MITMAN The word “hotspot” can mean a place where fires flare, where novel viruses appear, where human rage erupts. In the turbulence of ecological, public health, and political crises, hotspots portend disaster and death. Too often hotspots and the menaces they pose are only made visible, onl…
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A conversation with Landfall director Cecilia Aldarondo, with an introduction and moderation by Patricia Montoya.Through shard-like glimpses of everyday life in post-Hurricane María Puerto Rico, Landfall is a cautionary tale for our times. Set against the backdrop of protests that toppled the US colony’s governor in 2019, the film offers a prismati…
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2021 James Baldwin LectureYoung people have transformed the climate and environmental movement. Youth of color and youth from the Global South have been especially central in this process. In this conversation, Ugandan climate activist Vanessa Nakate and executive director of the Sunrise Movement Varshini Prakash ‘15 reflected on their personal exp…
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The gravity of climate change and the environmental emergency demands not just attention but concerted action. But what form will that action take? Will states exercise more authority to impose solutions without democratic process? Will corporations seize opportunities to rebuild devastated communities, privatizing land and infrastructure in the pr…
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On this episode of the Every Child Every Day Podcast, Superintendent Dr. Rob Arnold sits down with Assistant Superintendent Dr. William Wells to answer some frequently asked questions as they relate to COVID-19, quarantining and virtual learning. Listen to hear information about our free testing and vaccination clinic on Tuesday, August 31, 2021.…
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It can be so easy to look around us and think that others should be doing more to make a difference with what they have. Jesus made it clear that we are each responsible to use what He gives us. We shouldn't be occupied with judging others, we should be driven to use what we have!Luke 12:48We have what we have so we can make a difference.…
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If can be incredibly frustrating dealing with a culture and political system that seems bent on attacking and belittling The Way of following Jesus. What are we supposed to do when that happens? What does God want us to do to change it? Peter gives us some clear instructions, though it can be hard to swallow.1 Peter 2:11-17If you want to see change…
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Throughout history there have been many ideas about God and life and the universe, but it is the Word of God that gives us what is true and real. When we believe those things that go against the Word of God we end up getting confused, lost, anxious and defeated. It takes work to make sure we are believing what is true, but it changes everything abo…
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On this episode of the Every Child Every Day Podcast Dr. Arnold sits down with the Amherst County High School Theatre Department to discuss their upcoming Spring Play, The Lion King Jr. Listen to the main characters to discuss how they have had to adjust to the Covid restrictions for the year and for this production specifically. Stick around until…
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During this past year many parts of our lives were impacted in a way we have never experienced. So many facets of our lives moved from in-person to virtual. Technologies such as Google Meet and Zoom became household words and a major mode of communication. In this episode of the Every Child Every Day Podcast, Dr. Rob Arnold and Mr. Gary Wood discus…
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2021-2022 School Year: What to Expect On Thursday April 15th, Dr. Arnold presented recommendations for the upcoming 2021-2022 School Year. In Episode 4 of the Every Child Every Day Podcast, Dr. Arnold discusses those recommendations as well as a timeline for next steps.
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On this episode of the Every Child Every Day Podcast, Dr. Rob Arnold sits with Director of Student Services, Mr. Josh Neighbors to discuss 2021 Summer Programming. They tackle topics like learning loss and ACPS’ unique plan to help students fill in those gaps in learning. Listen to hear more about the 2021 Summer Program structure, schedule and how…
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In March, the school system’s budget was approved. This is a long process that involves many stakeholders in the community. We believe that the more our community understands about the functioning of our schools, the stronger we will become. In Season 3 Episode 2 of Every Child Every Day we continue to keep our community informed by discussing ACPS…
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Almost a year ago to the date, the world changed in a way no one could have imagined. What began as an initial goal to vaccinate the ACPS staff, then manifested into a major collaborative effort with Amherst County Public Safety and the Virginia Department of Health to best serve the needs of our community. Join Dr. Rob Arnold as he talks with Dr. …
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Feinberg Series Panel Discussion with Bill McKibben, Robert Pollin, Thea Riofrancos & Eve Vogel, moderated by Ashwin Ravikumar with an introduction by Kevin Young.We have only a few years left to make deep cuts to greenhouse gas emissions. This event will reflect on the implications of the U.S. election results for meeting this imperative. What are…
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Feinberg Series Panel Discussion with Angélica Maria Bernal, Nigel Clark, Gregory Cushman, and Andrea Marston, moderated by Kiran Asher and with an introduction by Heidi Scott. November 18, 2020Human exploitation of the underground has been central to the unfolding climate and ecological emergency. Inseparable from empire-building, colonialism, and…
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Feinberg Series lecture on the disappearing snails of Hawaii by Thom van Dooren.Thom van Dooren is a field philosopher, storyteller and Associate Professor, University of Sydney and the University of Oslo. Moderated by Malcolm Sen with an introduction by Brian Ogilvie.The Hawaiian Islands were once home to one of the most diverse assemblages of ter…
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UMass Amherst Department of History Distinguished Annual Lecture and Feinberg Series Lecture by Mike Davis, moderated by Vijay PrasahdCalifornia Burning: The Apocalyptic Trinity of Climate Change, Alien Plant Invasion and ExurbanizationAn activist and writer, Mike Davis is the author of 20 books, including City of Quartz, Ecology of Fear, Planet of…
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One of the most important events altered by this pandemic is high school graduation. ACHS has come up with a very unique alternative for graduation that recognizes the seniors for their many years of hard work while providing for the safety of all. The idea is called Commencement in Cars. Please join us as we discuss the details of the event with A…
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Over the last three weeks, we have discussed how these unprecedented times impact our emotional health, we discussed the safety precautions needed during this time, and we gave advice on physical fitness routines. Today, we are going to talk to two ACPS teachers, Bev Brown and Lisa Laub about sharpening your student’s problem solving skills through…
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During the time that we are under the Governor’s Stay at Home order, I thought it would be important to provide some very specific advice to students and parents regarding different aspects of the coronavirus. On our last two shows, we discussed how these unprecedented times impact our emotional health and the safety precautions needed during this …
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Please join us today as we sit down with the Central Virginia Department of Health, District Epidemiologist, Haley Evans to discuss specifics about the COVID-19 virus along with very important safety precautions to be taken to keep your family safe. She also spends time dispelling some popular "internet" myths about the virus.…
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Join us today for a very important conversation during these uncertain times. Amherst County School Psychologists, Martha Anderson, Shannon Abatecola, and Jeff Williams will discuss advice for parents and students on how to handle the emotions created by this pandemic.
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Today, we begin our three-part series on the spring sports programs at Amherst County High School. On today's show, we sit down with Baseball Coach, John Apperson and Senior Pitcher, Tyler Hargis, and Outdoor Track Coach, Lance Carter, and State Champion Athlete, Amani Hankton to discuss the upcoming season. Part one in a three part series.…
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Here in Amherst County Public Schools, we think it is very important to look for opportunities for our students to engage in extra-curricular activities to help build a sense of community and to teach many important life skills. One of these extra-curricular programs is Archery. On today’s show, we will sit down with members of our Elon Elementary …
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On today's show, we will sit down with a great community partner: the Amherst County Chamber of Commerce to discuss the role that the Chamber of Commerce plays in our mission of preparing students and the opportunities they are creating for our students. Joining us for the conversation is Katie Mayo, Business Development Manager for the Chamber of …
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Today, we continue our two-part series on the winter sports programs at Amherst County High School. On today's show, we sit down with Indoor Track Coach, Lance Carter, Swimming Coach, Amanda Stanbery and Wrestling Coach, Jason Cox to discuss the season to date and their goals as the teams begin post-season tournament play.…
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Over the next two weeks, we will sit down with the coaches of the winter sports programs at Amherst County High School. On today's show, Girl's Basketball Coach, Ron Carter and Boys' Basketball Coach, Segar Jordan join us to discuss the season to date and their goals as the teams begin post-season tournament play.…
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We are honored to have WSET Sports Director, Dennis Carter as our guest today. We discuss his career and the state of high school athletics in Central Virginia. As Dennis has just recently announced his retirement at year’s end, we thought it would be a great opportunity to reminisce and thank him for his service to this area. Please join us.…
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Amherst County Public Schools has recently completed its five year comprehensive plan. This plan is the culmination of a year of listening to our community about what was good about Amherst County Public Schools, what was not so good, how we could improve, and where should we look for support. With all of this feedback, we truly feel that we have d…
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As we approach the winter months and the possibility of delayed starts and snow days, we wanted to do a podcast on our inclement weather policies. Covering over 400 square miles of land and 500 miles of road, Amherst County Public Schools includes a very diverse topography including the Blue Ridge Mountain in our western half. Because of these diff…
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Each fall, a new group of student leaders begin the year with big goals for the school. At Amherst County High School, the Class of 2020 leadership team is hoping to positively impact the culture at the high school through activities aimed at promoting a sense of community and pride. Join me as I sit down with the Class of 2020 officers : Zamire An…
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On today’s show we are going to talk about Iron Lives, a student program started in Amherst County High School 10 years ago and has grown into neighboring divisions in recent years. Unfortunately, Amherst County High School’s program has seen membership and participation decline in recent years. That trend, however, has reversed this fall and membe…
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On today's Podcast, we will move our attention to building a foundation for math. Joining us for the conversation is Wanda Smith, Supervisor of Math, Science, and Gifted Education in Amherst County and Jill Guill, the Amherst County Division Math Specialist. Our two guests will discuss the importance of using numbers and foundational math concepts …
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Literacy in the early years is absolutely crucial to success throughout a student’s school career. Unfortunately, the process can be complicated and often times overwhelming, especially when you are trying to support your students at home. On today's podcast we will talk to two people who have spent their entire careers helping students “learn to r…
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