The Demme Learning Show

For over 35 years, Math-U-See’s placement specialists have helped students chart a course to lasting success through accurate placement. Hear inspiring stories and see how the right start, or a well-timed course correction, can transform your student’s math journey. 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmelearning.com/blog/math-placement-show

Gretchen and guest host Amber Didden deliver an exclusive, high-impact review of The Demme Learning Show year. You'll walk away with a curated list of must-see episodes, a deeper understanding of the show's transformative listener impact, and the critical, actionable takeaways you need to power your planning for 2026. 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmelearning.com/blog/growth-insights-show

Although the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, or ASVAB, is a standardized test used to determine a person’s aptitude for military service and potential career paths within the armed forces, it is not just for those considering the armed forces. It is an excellent tool for determining student aptitude. 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmelearning.com/blog/asvab-show

Enjoy this conversation with Danny Rubin, founder of Rubin Education, to explore essential resources for developing communication and business etiquette skills vital for today’s students entering the workplace. 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmelearning.com/blog/skills-gaps-show

How do you cultivate flexible thinking and adapt to an ever-changing world, especially when pursuing a career? In this episode, we have an insightful discussion with software engineer Dan Chimento, who, having begun his career as a software engineer, has journeyed from programming aspirations to mastering essential soft skills for business adaptability. 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmelearning.com/blog...

In this episode, we explore the world of ghost writing with Maggie Mills. Learn how to step inside someone else’s thoughts to help them tell their story. For a parent intimidated by editing your student’s writing, this will be a not-to-be-missed discussion. This is a terrific episode for every aspiring writer or anyone who has a story yearning to be told. 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmelearning.com/bl...

In this episode, we spoke with Jess Alfreds, founder of Carolina Kids Co-Op, an outdoor academic, secular, hybrid program with dozens of locations throughout the country. CKC has reimagined education, teaching in their unique environments academics, art, music, physical fitness, theater, and dance. Taking a holistic view of students and emphasizing their social and emotional growth, Jess and her t...

In this engaging conversation, occupational therapist and author Sarah Collins explores how sensory processing and declarative language intersect to help children build self-awareness and emotional regulation. 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmelearning.com/blog/self-regulation-show

Discover how the Dawson family navigated a new environment, including attending a Brazilian private school, exploring, and immersing themselves in the culture. 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmelearning.com/blog/worldschooling-brazil-show

Join us as we examine how these homeschoolers developed their storytelling skills during neighborhood walks, which led to creating comics and speaking at conferences. 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmelearning.com/blog/homeschool-comics-show

Don't miss Mz. Grundy's remarkable tall tales from the Alaskan frontier, or Nancy Winniford's equally fascinating story of how her alter ego came to be. 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmelearning.com/blog/alaskan-storyteller-show

We had an insightful conversation about neurospychology with Dr. Mary Saczawa, an assistant professor of Neuropsychology at Hanover College. Discover what ignited Dr. Saczawa's passion for this field and how she leverages her interests and research to guide future psychologists in their exploration of human behavior. 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmelearning.com/blog/human-behavior-show

We had a wonderful discussion with Jan Bloom, where we explored how to encourage our boys to find and embrace the themes they cherish. 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmelearning.com/blog/stories-boys-will-love-show

We had an insightful conversation with Francie Black about the rise of artificial intelligence and its potential applications for our students’ learning and development. 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmelearning.com/blog/ai-homeschooling-show

Foundational math skills are essential for student success. When a student faces difficulties, the root cause often lies in weak and disconnected basic knowledge rather than the current lesson. We had an insightful discussion of the reasons behind these struggles and how remediation may only require a temporary pause rather than a permanent setback. 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmelearning.com/blog/fou...

Hear a compelling real-life example of AI's positive impact. Listen as Duncan Roe explains how he leveraged AI to prepare for his long-distance hike on the Continental Divide Trail. This is a follow-up to our 10/27/23 episode on hiking the Continental Divide Trail. We recommend listening to that episode and reading the show notes first: https://demmelearning.com/blog/hiking-continental-divide...

We had an engaging conversation with Joy Ng, the wife of a Coast Guard rescue helicopter pilot in remote Alaska. Her compelling book Even There recounts her exciting journey, including unexpected ventures into commercial fishing, business entrepreneurship, homeschooling, and authorship—all interwoven with a profound thread of faith. 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmelearning.com/blog/joy-ng-show

We had a fascinating conversation with Duncan Lawrence, a homeschool graduate and experienced registered nurse. Duncan will share insights into how his passions have evolved, the skills he's gained along the way, and his current career goals within the rapidly growing field of informatics. 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmelearning.com/blog/nursing-informatics-show

While our conversation will focus on educating students at home with unique learning needs and how parents can provide positive, encouraging support, Dr. Stoudt will also provide insight into a deeper understanding of when standardized testing is helpful and how much weight it should have in a parent’s homeschool world. 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmelearning.com/blog/homeschooling-unique-learners-sho...

Discover how Shelby Roe transformed her love of animals into a career at the forefront of biological research. Experience the excitement of scientific discoveries as Shelby candidly shares her path into the molecular biology field, navigating the challenges of the often-intimidating landscape of STEM. 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmelearning.com/blog/biological-research-career-show

As we increasingly depend on external stimulation for diversion, our ability to reflect, remember, compare, and contemplate seems to wane. This discussion addresses this need as well as practical ways we can help our students develop these essential thinking skills. 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmelearning.com/blog/cultivating-attentiveness-contemplation-show

Through gentle encouragement, humor, and passion, Mary empowers homeschooling moms to achieve greater balance and find more joy in their journeys. 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmelearning.com/blog/supermoms-find-encouragement-show

Kelly Noah explores with us how to guide young adults in prioritizing and focusing on choices that align with their goals and values. 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmelearning.com/blog/choosing-wisely-show

Lenore Skenazy joins us for a discussion on fostering youth resilience and independence. We explore how unstructured time and autonomy can better equip young people to handle frustration and develop problem-solving skills. 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmelearning.com/blog/lenore-skenazy-show

We explore the dynamic relationship among physics, engineering, and mathematics through Jack Carty's experiences. 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmelearning.com/blog/physics-grad-show