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AOE Weekly Update Podcast
This weekly podcast details current and upcoming events at The Academy of Exploration with Springfield Public Schools. Each week features guests sharing their experience and learning within AOE.
Episodes
- AOE Weekly Update Podcast
November 9, 2026
This week's guests are two Student Council representatives talking about Penny Wars benefitting Convoy of Hope and our next lessons in the Develop Unit.
- AOE Weekly Update Podcast
November 4, 2026
Talking about the Develop Unit's first lessons, our four-day weekend, and the upcoming field experiences as well as our Thanksgiving Break. Also mentioned…
- AOE Weekly Update Podcast
October 26, 2026
This episode is our last of 1st quarter! We discuss our next unit: Develop, including new opportunities for volunteering and upcoming field experiences within…
- AOE Weekly Update Podcast
October 19, 2026
In this episode, we hear from the three major unit project groups we haven't heard from yet and detail all the information about our Optimize Major Unit…
- AOE Weekly Update Podcast
October 12, 2026
This week is our first week of major unit project work in the Optimize Unit! Hear from three students about their projects so far. Also mentioned: the influx…
- AOE Weekly Update Podcast
October 5, 2026
In episode, we discuss Fall Family Conferences and the beginning of Major Unit Projects for the Optimize Unit.
- AOE Weekly Update Podcast
September 28, 2026
In this episode, we discuss the first week of learning in our Optimize Unit as well as Picture Day, and our Baker Observatory grade-level field trips AND…
- AOE Weekly Update Podcast
September 21, 2026
In this episode, we share about the final week of our Connect Unit, including preparations for the Choice Amazing Race. Also mentioned: Picture Day and the…
- AOE Weekly Update Podcast
September 14, 2026
The latest information about our Choice Amazing Race, the next unit: Optimize, and Picture Day!
- AOE Weekly Update Podcast
September 7, 2026
This week brings our first guest experts discussing the first two weeks of school and our first field experience. Also discussed: donations to the Dojo Store…
- AOE Weekly Update Podcast
August 31, 2026
In this episode, we have guest Mrs. Gentle, the administrative assistant to talk about the most frequently asked questions of the school year thus far. Also…
- AOE Weekly Update Podcast
August 24, 2026
Welcome back to a new school year! In the first episode of our 2026-2027 school year, we discuss Back to School Night along with the first week of school, and…
- AOE Weekly Update Podcast
Summer 2026
Our last episode of the year! Hear from every student about their highlights from this year. Also mentioned, back to school dates.
- AOE Weekly Update Podcast
May 18, 2026
In our last regular season episode, we discuss what to expect at Dinner on the Trail, how to know which dinner you'll attend, and how many tickets you'll…
- AOE Weekly Update Podcast
May 11, 2026
In this episode, we discuss RSVP for Dinner on the Trail as well as events in the final 3 weeks of school. Also included: upcoming spirit week and Memory Book…
- AOE Weekly Update Podcast
May 4, 2026
In this episode, we discuss the end of MAP testing, Dinner on the Trail, and the process for getting additional testing. Also with us is a special AOE alumni…
- AOE Weekly Update Podcast
April 27, 2026
This week we cover MAP testing exploratories and talk about our latest library fundraiser.
- AOE Weekly Update Podcast
April 20, 2026
This week, we discuss Cultivate Unit part one plant projects and share tips to prepare for MAP testing, which begins on Tuesday.
- AOE Weekly Update Podcast
April 13, 2026
In this episode, we discuss our trip to Laura Ingalls Wilder's homestead in Mansfield, Missouri and we learn the MAP Exploratory class options for this school…
- AOE Weekly Update Podcast
April 6, 2026
In this episode, we discuss our second week of the Cultivate Unit. Also mentioned: MAP testing and MAP encouragement notes.
- AOE Weekly Update Podcast
March 30, 2026
This episode covers our first week back after Spring Break as we begin our Cultivate Unit and study the parts of plants as well as cultivation in ancient…
- AOE Weekly Update Podcast
March 23, 2026
Looking ahead to our first week of 4th quarter includes information about MAP testing, exploratories, as well as upcoming field experiences for the Cultivate…
- AOE Weekly Update Podcast
March 9, 2026
In this episode we detail final information about the science fair, including our Discover Unit Showcase.
- AOE Weekly Update Podcast
March 2, 2026
This episode covers science experiment procedures as well as data collection and more preparation for science fair. Also mentioned: re-scheduled 4th grade…
- AOE Weekly Update Podcast
February 23, 2026
In this episode, we hear about three more testable questions as we prepare to start our experiments. Also mentioned: Explore opportunities and registration…
- AOE Weekly Update Podcast
February 16, 2026
In this episode, we detail the specifics of our participation in the science fair, including additional dates and times students may be required to be present…
- AOE Weekly Update Podcast
February 9, 2026
In this episode, we discuss students' testable questions for the science fair and the variables and controls within each. Also mentioned: opening date for…
- AOE Weekly Update Podcast
January 26, 2026
This week, we discuss an author visit by Taryn Souders, as well as upcoming writing units and the addition of new clubs to AOE.
- AOE Weekly Update Podcast
January 19, 2026
In this episode, we discuss our Teambuilder field experience at Bass Pro Shops as well as our first set of inquiry lessons for our science fair preparation…
- AOE Weekly Update Podcast
January 12, 2026
Our first episode of the New Year! This week, we discuss our back-to-school team builders as well as the Discover unit, including when your child needs to be…
- AOE Weekly Update Podcast
January 5, 2026
Preparing for the first week back from Winter Break, we will be out of school from December 22, 2025 through January 2, 2026. When we return, the Discover Unit…
- AOE Weekly Update Podcast
December 15, 2025
This week's episode discusses the end of our Motivate Unit, including our Give Back field experiences on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Our Winter Spirit Week…
- AOE Weekly Update Podcast
December 8, 2025
In this episode, we discuss the beginning of our Motivate Unit and the field experiences and Give Back Projects we're working on for our community. Also…
- AOE Weekly Update Podcast
December 1, 2025
In this episode, our final three robotics teams share about their experiences with our Envision Unit major unit projects. Also mentioned in this episode…
- AOE Weekly Update Podcast
November 17, 2025
In this episode, we discuss our Mars Rover visit and hear from members of the Sphero and Artie3000 robotics teams as well as our 3D printing & videography team…
- AOE Weekly Update Podcast
November 10, 2025
In this episode, we welcome Nurse Jamie to share community resources for families who may be struggling right now to access food or other health and hygiene…
- AOE Weekly Update Podcast
November 3, 2025
In this episode, we detail a field experience and guest expert within our Envision Unit and tease our major unit project, which will begin next week. Also…
- AOE Weekly Update Podcast
October 27, 2025
In this episode, we discuss our newest unit, Envision and hear from student experts about two STEM challenges, as well as simple machines and potential and…
- AOE Weekly Update Podcast
October 20, 2025
In our final episode of the first quarter, students share about their major unit projects before our Sustainability Unit showcase. Also introduced: Fall Spirit…
- AOE Weekly Update Podcast
October 13, 2025
This week, we hear from each of our major unit project teams and discuss the upcoming end-of-quarter, Fall Family Conferences, and the Choice Expo. Uniform…
- AOE Weekly Update Podcast
October 6, 2025
In this episode, we explore students' learning of indigenous people groups and tease our major unit projects, which begin next week! Also on this episode…
- AOE Weekly Update Podcast
September 29, 2025
This week we discuss last week's trips to caves and environmental services. We also discuss Indigenous Peoples' Day and our upcoming major unit project and…
- AOE Weekly Update Podcast
September 22, 2025
In this episode, we talk about our Sustainability unit and our upcoming cave field trips. Also discussed is our Choice Store, first assembly of the year, and…
- AOE Weekly Update Podcast
September 15, 2025
In this episode, we hear from students about their Activate Unit major unit project: AOE Elections. Also mentioned: Fall Family Conferences and our upcoming…
- AOE Weekly Update Podcast
September 8, 2025
This week, we're reviewing our trip to Jefferson City and discussing our learning about the branches of government, national symbols, and creating our own AOE…
- AOE Weekly Update Podcast
September 2, 2025
In this episode, we dive into the government lessons surrounding our Activate Unit as we prepare for our major unit project: AOE Elections. Also discussed…
- AOE Weekly Update Podcast
August 25, 2025
This week we discuss back-to-school team builders and upcoming events, including our beginning of the year assessments and our first few field trips and guest…
- AOE Weekly Update Podcast
August 19, 2025
Welcome back! In our first episode of the 2025-2026 school year, Ms. Robbins and Mrs. Schifsky will walk you through some questions and expectations for the…