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Continuing the Conversation: An AB 84 Update
Cynthia Rachel from A.P.P.L.E is back! AB 84 has passed the Assembly and is now headed to the State Senate. If signed into law, this bill could significantly impact ou...
Gathering Homeschoolers Together in Northern California
In this episode, your host, Rebecca LaSavio, sits down with Stephanie Slade, the visionary founder behind the Northern California Homeschool Convention. Whether you’re...
AB 84 and Your Family - What You Need to Know
AB 84 is a bill that, if passed, could drastically impact our flex-based charter school model and affect all of our families. In this episode, Rebecca interviews Cynth...
That's a Wrap!
Rebecca concludes season 6 with a wrap up of 11 great episodes and asks you to join her in remembering the highlights!Show Notes:Clarksville Voice MessageFeather River...
Our Littlest Homeschoolers, part 2
Come back for more! In Part 2 of this conversation, Rebecca and her sisters-in-law continue discussing how to give our TK and Kindergarten students a healthy start to...
Our Littlest Homeschoolers, part 1
In this week's episode, Rebecca sits down with Eliza Reed and Elisabeth Harmon to discuss homeschooling ideas for our littlest, and most excited learners—TK and Kinder...
Smart Homeschooling with AI
Whether we like it or not, AI is here to stay. What are the implications of artificial intelligence for our students? Can AI be a helpful tool in homeschool education?...
Introducing Sequoia Studio
In this episode, Rebecca welcomes Jenna Clifton, Lead Art Teacher, and Carrie Liebrich, Music Teacher to discuss the launch of Sequoia Studio, a brand new program dedi...
Curious Questions with Erika Barrish
Educational best practices increasingly emphasize using questions that ignite curiosity and engage students deeply in the learning process. This inquiry approach goes ...
Teens Talk Homeschool
Rebecca sits down with a group of homeschooled teens to dive into what life is really like outside the walls of a traditional school. For many, the thought of homescho...
The Art of Feelings, with Cori Doerrfeld
This week Rebecca welcomes Cori Doerrfeld, author of the book, The Rabbit Listened, a heartfelt story that was born out of Cori’s deep empathy and desire to comfort fr...
Understanding the Impact of Trauma
Trauma can affect us in ways we don’t always anticipate, and children are especially vulnerable to its impact. It can alter brain function and emotional regulation, ch...
Breaking Up with Your Phone
Is your phone running your life? Do you find yourself getting sucked into it or other devices losing track of time that would be better spent doing other things? Does...
Growing Minds: Gardening with Kids
With a desire for healthy, flavorful food and a deeper connection to nature, many people are returning to their own gardens. This week, Rebecca speaks with Kaitlin Mit...
The BookShark Way: Inspiring Learning Through Stories
The BookShark Way: Inspiring Learning Through StoriesHave you heard the phrase, “Learning from living books?” Are you curious to know what it means and whether or not ...
Embracing ADHD
Having ADHD presents many challenges including difficulty paying attention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. Whether you or one of your students has ADHD, you’re not al...
Innovation at Home
This week Rebecca welcomes Josh Manley from CADclass to explore the exciting world of learning to design and print on a 3D printer. Discover how these skills offer hom...
Share Your Story--with Stacy MacDonald
Homeschooling mom and Feather River Board member Stacy MacDonald sits down with Rebecca to graciously share her family’s inspiring homeschool story. As a neuro-diverge...
Find Help with Student Support and Special Education
Join Rebecca as she welcomes Megan Nason, Director of Student Support and Special Education, to shed light on the many pathways available at Sequoia Grove to help supp...
Welcome to Sequoia Grove
In this episode, Sara Greco, Lead Family Liaison and homeschooling veteran, joins Rebecca to talk about homeschooling with our schools. From understanding our unique i...
