Introducing Sage Crates: Simplifying Curriculum for the 2025-2026 School Year

In this episode of Sage Studio, host Tiffiny Webster introduces the new Sage Crates initiative for the 2025-2026 school year with guest Jen Gibson, Sage Oak's Curriculum Coordinator. Jen explains the concept of Sage Crates, which are curated curriculum packages available to Personalized Learning Academy students from TK through eighth grade. These crates aim to simplify the process of selecting and purchasing high-quality curriculum by offering three types of packages: Traditional, Classical, and Book Shark. Parents can also opt for a la carte selections for more tailored needs. The initiative aims to streamline the curriculum selection process, provide high-quality materials at a discounted price, and free up funds for supplemental educational activities.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:31 Meet Jen Gibson: Curriculum Coordinator
01:04 Introducing Sage Crates
01:58 Who Can Benefit from Sage Crates?
02:49 How Sage Crates Simplifies Curriculum Choices
04:08 Sage Crates: Package Options
05:37 Understanding Different Curriculum Styles
07:34 Additional Materials and Teacher Support
08:34 Ordering and Customizing Your Sage Crate
09:37 Discounts and Flexibility with Instructional Funds
12:44 How to Order and Timeline
13:36 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Simple, Fun, and Easy Summer Learning Activities with Allie Whalen

In this episode of Sage Studio, host Tiffiny Webster welcomes back school counselor Allie Whalen to discuss preparing for summer with a comprehensive and engaging summer bucket list. Allie shares valuable insights on how families can ensure their students remain active both academically and socially over the summer break. They explore various activities that can be done at home, within local communities, and even through travel. Allie also provides practical tips on how to create and execute a summer bucket list, including making it quantitative for added motivation and structure. The episode concludes with thoughts on the importance of summer engagement for students' ongoing development.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:59 Meet Allie Whalen: School Counselor
02:02 Creating a Summer Bucket List
02:22 Activities at Home
04:42 Local and Community Activities
07:50 Exploring Beyond the Local Community
09:49 Creating and Planning Your Summer Bucket List
13:45 Conclusion and Final Thoughts



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Celebrating the Sage Oak Graduates of 2025

In this heartfelt episode of Sage Studio, host Tiffany Webster celebrates the graduating class of 2025. Alumni Kenzie Robles, Rohit, Pooja Datir, Evangelina Hokey, and Amelia Hernandez share their inspiring journeys and offer sage advice for the future. Tiffany discusses the values of service, accountability, growth mindset, and excellence that Sage Oak students have developed. This episode serves as an encouraging send-off, reminding graduates of their potential and urging them to continue creating their pathways to success.

00:00 Introduction and Celebration
01:37 Messages from Alumni: Kenzie Robles
02:25 Messages from Alumni: Rohit Datir
03:07 Messages from Alumni: Pooja Datir
03:47 Messages from Alumni: Evangelina Hokey
04:31 Messages from Alumni: Amelia Hernandez
05:28 Reflecting on Alumni Advice
06:30 SAGE Values: Service
08:28 SAGE Values: Accountability
10:14 SAGE Values: Growth Mindset and Excellence
12:28 Creating Your Future
14:17 Final Words and Encouragement

For more information about Sage Oak Charter Schools, visit www.sageoak.education

Thank you for listening to the Sage Studio podcast presented by Sage Oak Charter Schools and hosted by Tiffiny Webster, M.A.Ed. We invite you to follow the show and leave your review below. Sage Oak Charter Schools is an independent study nonclassroom based TK-12 personalized learning public charter school serving students in Southern California. Visit sageoak.education for more information.

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