An Interview with Mike Riemersma advocating the NAIA Champions of Character Program

This week we talk with Mike Riemersma, Champions of Character Representative at Cornerstone University. Mike talks about the general deterioration in the culture of sport today, as well as his efforts to promote the NAIA Champions of Character Program in Michigan Schools.

The NAIA Champions of Character Program is an educational outreach initiative which emphasizes the development of character and integrity, not only for NAIA college students, but for younger students, coaches and parents in our communities.

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An Interview with Nathan VanDuinen: a Recent Graduate from Grand Valley State University looking for his First Teaching Position in Michigan.

In this week's episode we talk with Mr. Nathan VanDuinen, a recent graduate from Grand Valley State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education. As a Student Teacher Nathan had the opportunity to take part in a full year of practical experience at two different public schools, and he is now actively searching for his first teaching position in Michigan.

Not unexpectedly, Nathan is finding the market for new teachers in Michigan to be somewhat less promising than what he had hoped it would be when he decided to pursue a career in education.

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An Interview with Dr. Yong Zhao on the potential risk of relying too heavily on MEAP scores

In this week's episode we talk with Dr. Yong Zhao - University Distinguished Professor of the College of Education at Michigan State University. The topic of our conversation is the Federal No Child Left Behind Law and the dangers Dr. Zhao believes are inherent in the system to our global competitive edge.

Dr. Zhao is the Director of the Center of Technology and Teaching, the Director of the US-China Center for Research on Educational Excellence, and he is also the Executive Director of the Confucius Institute.

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An Interview with Jack Roberts of the Michigan High School Athletics Association

In this week's episode we talk to Mr. Jack Roberts, the Executive Director of The Michigan High School Athletics Association. The topic of our discussion begins with Jack's perception of why High School Athletics are important, and leads into the primary mission and role of the MHSAA.

Jack also shares his vision for the way ahead in light of perhaps "the greatest challenge we have seen (in Michigan High School Athletics) since our tournaments were disrupted during World War II."

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