{"podcast":{"title":"American Classroom","slug":"american-classroom-6584476","podcast_index_feed_id":6584476,"rss_url":"https://media.rss.com/american-classroom/feed.xml","website_url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/american-classroom","image_url":"https://media.rss.com/american-classroom/20251017_071009_e9cd182fc36d43b51f8d097e86f47273.jpg","author":"Heritage Academy","episode_count":48,"summary":"Discover the power of education in achieving the American dream. Join hosts Jared Taylor and Lindsey Crosland on American Classroom: Stories of Building a Civil Society , a podcast that explores the many educational options available to parents and students. We speak with educators, experts, and families to uncover ways to make schools safer, expand opportunities for youth, and help children develop their talents. Heritage Academy is committed to the growth and development of young people. We believe the purpose of education is to build strong character, which leads to strong families, strong communities, and a strong nation.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-08T20:19:13.772603+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/american-classroom-6584476"},"episode":{"title":"Graduate High School With a College Degree Through Dual Enrollment","slug":"graduate-high-school-with-a-college-degree-through-dual-enrollment","published_at":"2025-12-02T22:53:36+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/american-classroom-6584476/graduate-high-school-with-a-college-degree-through-dual-enrollment","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/american-classroom-6584476","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/american-classroom/2341296","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/330872/2341296/american-classroom/2025_11_22_03_55_18_feb37923-5a21-4207-a547-4b32fb651bef.mp3","summary":"Jared Taylor and Lindsey Crosland welcome Rio Salado College President Kate Smith for a compelling discussion on dual enrollment, equity in education, and the future of learning. Kate reflects on Rio Salado’s mission to meet learners where they are, from high school students to working adults and military learners across the globe. The conversation highlights the dramatic growth of dual enrollment, the confidence it builds in students, and the meaningful financial advantages it creates for families. They also explore how students can graduate from high school with a two year associate degree while still remaining eligible for freshman scholarships when they enter a university. The episode examines how higher education is adapting to rapid advancements in artificial intelligence and workforce needs, and shows how strong partnerships between K-12 and higher education create real pathways to opportunity for all learners. Show Notes: If you want to learn more about the American Classroom podcast, please visit AmericanClassroom.Show https://americanclassroom.show/ To learn more about or take a tour of the great schools mentioned in this episode, visit Heritage Academy https://heritageacademyaz.com/ or Paul Revere Academy https://paulrevere.tech/ Sponsored by: Heritage Academy, downtown Mesa campus- www.hamesa.com President Kate Smith Bio: https://www.riosalado.edu/about/leadership-and-administration/college-president/presidents-bio","meta_description":"Jared Taylor and Lindsey Crosland welcome Rio Salado College President Kate Smith for a compelling discussion on dual enrollment, equity in education, and…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3186,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/american-classroom-6584476/episodes/graduate-high-school-with-a-college-degree-through-dual-enrollment/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/american-classroom-6584476/graduate-high-school-with-a-college-degree-through-dual-enrollment.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}