Lion Pride-Cast Episode 3.6: Virtual Academy Success, Parent Communication Upgrades & Early Learning Fun! (Feb 26, 2025)
Update: 2025-02-26
Description
Hosts: Miles Azzeh (Director of Teaching & Learning) & Sharon Burns (Director of Communications & Marketing)
Employee Spotlight: Josh Yoakam (Gifted Facilitator, Lansing Middle School)
- Recognized for eight years of dedication to gifted education.
- Formerly worked in public health before shifting to education.
- One of three Lansing Middle School teachers piloting a CRE AI grant in partnership with KU.
- A Lansing graduate and proud member of a family deeply rooted in the district.
Academic Spotlight: Lansing USD 469 Virtual Academy
- First year of the Virtual Academy, initially expected to serve 24 students but now supporting nearly 80 students.
- Uses Acellus Gold for curriculum and features academic learning coaches to provide structured support.
- Open to homeschool families, allowing students to participate in extracurricular activities while learning remotely.
- Plans for expansion next year with additional learning coaches and capacity for over 100 students.
District-Level Update: Launch of ‘Rooms’ for Parent Communication
- New two-way communication system integrated into the district’s mobile app.
- Aims to simplify communication for parents, reducing the number of apps they need to track.
- Official launch with parent information sent via Skyward on February 27th.
- Directly tied to feedback from the district’s strategic plan and efforts to improve communication consistency.
Student Voices: Early Childhood Highlights
- Featuring Gage and Lennon, two early childhood students, sharing their favorite learning experiences:
- Hosts emphasized the importance of early childhood education and praised the dedication of the early learning staff.
Stay Connected!
- Visit www.usd469.net for updates.
- Download the Lansing USD 469 mobile app to stay informed.
- Listen & subscribe on most streaming platforms
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