Education Conversations

Our world is changing rapidly—and so is education. In this podcast, we’re exploring these changes and how we can best meet the needs of students to help them thrive. Hosted by Jennifer Vigne, president and ...more

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February 17, 2026 00:30:35
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S3E12 The First Five Years: Why Early Childhood is Everyone's Business

In this episode, Jennifer Vigne speakes with Makayla Buchanan, Chief of Staff at the Children’s Movement of Florida, to explore the data and research...

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February 03, 2026 00:17:16
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S1E1 Future-Ready: Student Voices Pathways after High School - Military

Join Debbie B in our first student-produced podcast series where students explore a variety of options after high school. Debbie talks with Marine Corps...

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January 20, 2026 00:23:34
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S3E11 More Than Degrees: The Economic Value of Florida’s College System

Join Jennifer in this eye-opening follow up with Helios Education Foundation’s Kimberly Lent Morales. They discuss the findings from a recent study conducted to...

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January 06, 2026 00:27:28
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S3E10 Why Results Matter. Where Nonprofits Get it Right, Wrong, and Everything in Between

In this episode, Jennifer talks with Robyn Faucy, CEO and owner of Results 1st, an organization that guides nonprofits, foundations, and other organizations to...

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December 23, 2025 00:33:04
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S3E9 Meet our 2026 Teachers of the Year

We’re excited to introduce the 2026 Sarasota County Teachers of the Year! Jennifer talks with the three finalists about their teaching methods, their students,...

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December 09, 2025 00:19:36
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S3E8 Shaping the Future: How Sarasota Schools are Planning for Tomorrow

Sarasota County Schools Chief of Strategic Innovation, Dr. Brandon Johnson, joins Jennifer in a timely conversation about how our public schools are transforming models...

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