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Professor Applewhite,several co-hosts and guests will share. Interestingly, most students drop out because of academic failure and the overall lack of support from parents, teachers, and community leaders. However, teachers burn out more because of the lack of administrative support. You are invited to listen and participate in our discussion so we can find ways to minimize teacher burnout and stu...

Do you know anyone who has dropped out of school and still become successful? Please share your story with us and inspire our listeners! We never know who is listening and become inspired by what they hear on our show. Teachers at all levels will benefit from the research and observations your host, Professor Applewhite,several co-hosts and guests will share. Interestingly, most students drop out...

Join a discussion that will focus on what causes teachers to “burn out”. The show host, Professor Applewhite has recruited, taught, and evaluated the performance of teachers for approximately twenty years. Listen in while she shares five factors that lead to “burn out”. The staff of White Apple Institute have been trained to support teachers with strategies to overcome 1) low self-esteem, 2) class...

Developing a social contract for adult learners, specifically for those diagnosed with mental or physical disabilities requires a change in attitudes, behavior, and expectations. The expectations and attitudes of faculty and students are frequently misunderstood and this usually results in frustrations that often go unresolved. This lack of resolution and lack of clearly stated expectations often...

Join our discussion about what a “social contract” is and how it is developed for adult learners to successfully communicate and socialize with others. In our present educational systems, we have many so-called contracts that address positive behavioral supports in the kindergarten thru high school classrooms. However, when teachers, counselors and adult learners/students from varying ethnic and c...

Participate in a discussion about how a student’s “culture” defines a “healthy attitude” about school and work. The staff of White Apple Institute help listeners from all over the United States and other countries understand the definition of “culture” and encourage comments from students, teachers, counselors, and parents. Professor Applewhite discusses President Obama’s speech at the NAACP’s 100...

What does a “healthy attitude” look like? Professor Applewhite, host, and Nazim Rashid, co-host of the Student2Teacher2Student© , Internet radio show, ask their listeners to define what they call a “healthy attitude”. We encourage listeners to call in, share their views about what a “healthy attitude” looks like, and listen to strategies to develop this way of life. It is critical that our attitud...

Join Professor (“Apple”) Applewhite in a discussion of the issues surrounding adult age students with physical, mental, and learning disabilities who complete educational programs, during or after incarceration, with the hope and faith that a J-O-B is attainable. However, the fact is they face an even harsher reality than our 2009 high school and college graduates in these challenging economic tim...

.Your host, Professor (“Apple”) Applewhite shares an optimistic perspective of President Obama’s faith in our teachers, students, and parents. She encourages listeners to explore the reality facing adult students with mental or physical disabilities and what educational and economic opportunities are out there for this population. This includes exploring practical pathways for adult learners with...

How do we develop faith in our "at risk" students and "at risk" teachers? In light of legislation, school policy, regulations,and “unwritten” rules we can encourage each other to develop a more optimistic approach. How do we find the energy to step beyond the classrooms to get to know each other and stop the blaming fingers? We welcome students, teachers, and parents to share their views.

Popular demand encourages us to continue our discussion on the roles and responsibilities of students and teachers. Part 2 of our theme will expand the concept of building faith,higher expectations, optimism, and balance. This is encouraging to those students and teachers with disabilities and "at risk" issues. More information will be shared on the various concepts of being "self-educated", "mult...

Join a discussion on the roles and responsibilities of students and teachers. Share your views on what makes an effective student or teacher. Hear strategies about how to reach "readiness" to improve the way we learn from and teach others about obtaining and staying on a successful path at school and work.