Taping Date: 9/15/09

^{In this episode, host Minnesota Education Commissioner Alice Seagren talks with Minnesota Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Sanne Magnan regarding the Novel H1N1 influenza—what it is, what are the symptoms, how it spreads and why we should be concerned.  In the second half, Commissioner Magnan is joined by State Epidemiologist Dr. Ruth Lynfield, to talk about preventative measures at home and in the school environment.}

Taping Date: 10/14/08

^{In the first segment, MDE Commissioner Alice Seagren interviews Tim Hoogland, Director of Education Outreach Programs at the Minnesota Historical Society; and Wendy Jones, Manager of the Minnesota History Center Museum, who talk about Minnesota History Day and the resources available for teachers.  In the second segment, Commissioner Seagren talks with Sade Ogundiron and Cambria Camillo, students who both won 1st place at the Minnesota History Day, and 1st place and 2nd place (respectively) at the 2008 National History Day competition.}

Taping Date: 7/15/08

^{In the first segment, MDE Commissioner Alice Seagren interviews Eric Mjolsness, BioSMART Site Project Manager, at Arlington High School; Ashley Ehlers, and Kylee Ehlers, both students from Arlington High School.  They discuss the innovative BioSMART science, math, academic rigor and technology focus at their school.  In the second segment, Commissioner Seagren talks with Stuart Lade, Advanced Placement Program Specialist at the Minnesota Department of Education, and Angie Judd, High School Specialist at MDE, regarding two dual enrollment options available to students—Advanced Placement and the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP).}

Taping Date: 8/18/08

^{In the first segment, MDE Commissioner Alice Seagren interviews Wendy Behrens, MDE Gifted/Talented Education Specialist, and Greg Thompson, student at Rochester High School and winner of the 2008 Scholar of Distinction award in science.  They discuss the Minnesota Scholars of Distinction Program and Greg talks about his winning project.  In the second segment, Commissioner Seagren talks with Virginia McFerran, Education Specialist at the Perpich Center for Arts Education; Kent Knutson, Theater Director at Minnetonka High School; and Katy Knutson, 2005 Scholar of Distinction winner in theater arts, who talks about the process for submitting a project portfolio for the competition.}