First hour: Addressing students' behavioral and mental health needs as they return to school
Second hour: When should the classics be modernized?The academic year begins this week, and for many students in the region, it will be the first time they will be back in the classroom full time. Experts say returning to full-time school will be a big adjustment for some students. This hour, we discuss how educators and caregivers can be prepared to assist students who may have behavioral or mental health needs. Our guests:
- Melissa Heatly, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Rochester Medical Center
- Leah Hill, clinical engagement specialist at the University of Rochester Medical Center
- Shaun Nelms, Ed.D., superintendent of East High EPO, and associate professor (clinical) and interim associate dean for graduate studies at the Warner School of Education
Then in our second hour, when – if ever – should the classics be modernized? In a recent piece for the Atlantic Monthly, David Sims argues that the new Cinderella film available on Amazon Prime is “a mess”. Sims writes, “ Like the worst modernizations, Cinderella feels like the result of out-of-touch executives trying to identify the hip new thing.” Is Sims being overly critical? What are the characteristics of a successful adaptation? We discuss these questions and more with our guests:
- Amanda Chestnut, artist and educator
- Mrs. Kasha Davis, drag performer
- Chris Fanning, director of communications at Writers & Books
