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    <title>Beako Voices - Episodes Tagged with “Bethesda”</title>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <description>To establish PDS’s unique position and value as an independent school in early childhood education. V:  Vibrant energy from the most critical years; O: Oasis of childhood education; I:   Inclusion of diversified cultures and beliefs; C: Celebrate our similarities and differences; E:  Educate and elaborate; S:  Share our value and knowledge.
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    <itunes:subtitle>A Primary Day School Podcast, for children, parents, and educators</itunes:subtitle>
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  <title>Episode 9: Interview with Mr. Ryan Manalo, the Director of Diversity and Campus Programs, Part II</title>
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  <description>00:48 The Aha moments that he knew PDS is the right choice for him.
3:50 what’s unique about a school focus on prek to 2nd grade compare to the all grade schools
5:50 why the diversity job is difficult and hard to be perfect
8:54 same country, different beliefs
13:53 Ryan’s personal experience about his own childhood, school and self-identity
18:10 why his experience can help PDS parents and students here
22:48 Ryan's words to current students
23:15 words for future families words  
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5:50 why the diversity job is difficult and hard to be perfect<br>
8:54 same country, different beliefs<br>
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5:50 why the diversity job is difficult and hard to be perfect<br>
8:54 same country, different beliefs<br>
13:53 Ryan’s personal experience about his own childhood, school and self-identity<br>
18:10 why his experience can help PDS parents and students here<br>
22:48 Ryan&#39;s words to current students<br>
23:15 words for future families words </p>]]>
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3:15 the introduction about most current after school programs (GRASP)
5:15 what’s new and changed after pandemic for the after school programs
7:02 the diversity and inclusion part of PDS
13:30 When does the self identify issue happen
20:30 globalization trend impact on this bethesda neighborhood
22:00 how do we celebrate diversity and inclusion here at PDS at age appropriate way 
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5:15 what’s new and changed after pandemic for the after school programs<br>
7:02 the diversity and inclusion part of PDS<br>
13:30 When does the self identify issue happen<br>
20:30 globalization trend impact on this bethesda neighborhood<br>
22:00 how do we celebrate diversity and inclusion here at PDS at age appropriate way</p>]]>
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5:15 what’s new and changed after pandemic for the after school programs<br>
7:02 the diversity and inclusion part of PDS<br>
13:30 When does the self identify issue happen<br>
20:30 globalization trend impact on this bethesda neighborhood<br>
22:00 how do we celebrate diversity and inclusion here at PDS at age appropriate way</p>]]>
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