DIGITAL ARTS TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY
Celebrate the 4th of July with PSUSD Arts Coordinator Louisa Castrodale and Palm Springs International Film Society Membership and Educational Program Manager Nikki Gordon as they recap the their 8 year partnership collaborating within the district.
The Palm Springs International Film Society hosts an annual Student Day film screening event during the world-famous Palm Springs International Film Festival and Short Film Festival based in Palm Springs.
Original air date: 7/4/15
Now that PSUSD graduations have passed, it's time to hear from the Valedictorians. Guest host Tom Buck talks with the 2015 valedictorians from Cathedral City High School and Palm Springs High School about their journeys to the top of the class, and how they were supported by school and family along the way.
Original air date: 6/27/15
Dr. Mike Swize stops returns to the show to discuss the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) and the responsibilities that it entails.
Dr. Swize also brings two Tech TOSAs (Teachers on Special Assignment) to help explain where how PSUSD has developed on a technological front, including the prioritization of portable devices and training/teaching integration.
Original air date: 6/20/15
Desert Hot Springs High School Athletics are on the show as Assistant Principal and Athletics Director Kai Lyles brings coaches and students to recap the 2014-2015 year in sports, including victories, challenges, and special honors.
The conversation delves into the differences between De Anza League and DVL along with the drive to compete against as many schools as possible in a variety of sports.
Original air date: 6/13/15
Dr. Ingrid Lin and PSUSD district parents discuss the importance of parents in education along with the steps that PSUSD is taking to ensure active parent involvement and to encourage student engagement outside of the classroom.
Dr. Lin explains the importance of including parents as partners in the education of their children and the wide variety of available resources. Parents describe their experiences withe the new PSUSD Parent Center and the services it offers to parents.
Original air date: 6/6/15
Palm Springs High School Athletic Director and Assistant Principal Dennis Zink brings several student athletes by to talk about this season's victories in football, volleyball, and more along with the students' experiences being scouted by top universities.
Original air date: 5/30/15
Joan talks with Director of Elementary Curriculum and Instruction Tony Knapp, Vista del Monte Elementary Principal Joe Scudder, and Vista del Monte Kindergarten Teacher Lara Campbell about the pros and cons of a full-day kindergarten schedule and how its implementation will help improve student academic achievement.
Original air date: 5/23/15
Palm Springs High School Choir Director Robert Hekel stops by with his Madrigal Singers to promote tonight's performance at the Palm Springs High School Performing Arts Center at 7pm. The Madrigal singers perform two songs live in studio!
Senior Choir students Quimpie Tuada and Boone Bourke talk with Joan about their plans after high school and the hard work that goes into fundraising for their music program.
Original air date: 5/16/15
CCHS Director of Bands Matt Howe and several Band students tell stories from their Spring Break trip to Chicago, reflect on Matt's first year at CCHS, and discuss the process of honing musical abilities.
Original air date: 5/9/15