I'm excited to share with you the first episode of Kids These Days, a podcast we've been working on with Batavia Public Schools that listeners to this podcast will love.

New episodes will release every month on this feed, but to get them the day they drop, subscribe to the podcast here. Enjoy!

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In our premiere episode of Kids These Days, BPS 101 Superintendent Tom Kim brings together two Batavians from very different chapters of life for an unscripted conversation about what it means to plan for the future.

High school senior Kush Adhvaryu is joined by Craig Foltos, lifelong resident and owner of Foltos Tonsorial Parlor, to discuss the potential of a career in finance, how their generations get their news, and the generational divide around "work-life balance".

From the influence of favorite teachers to the importance of building community connections, this episode explores the "Portrait of a Graduate" in action and what happens when we take the time to slow down and learn from one another.

Kids These Days is a podcast from Batavia Public School District 101, produced in partnership with Area Code: Batavia. New episodes every month.

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Hey neighbor! As we prepare to launch a new podcast from Batavia Public Schools, Kids These Days, we're revisiting one of my favorite episodes: a conversation with Superintendent (and Kids These Days host) Tom Kim. Subscribe to Kids These Days here.

Batavia Public School Superintendent Tom Kim was forced to grow up fast. But as a second generation immigrant surrounded by family, teachers, and mentors willing to help him achieve his goals, he found his place in the world. Now, he's looking to do his same for Batavia's children.

On this episode of Area Code: Batavia, a conversation with Tom Kim about his early aspirations, the unique community focus of Batavia, and why he almost left education for good.

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Hi friends, Richard here!

I can't wait to show you something I've been working on with Batavia Public Schools that I really think listeners to this podcast will love:

The new podcast, Kids These Days brings together long-time Batavia residents and current students for real, unscripted conversations.

Hosted by Superintendent Tom Kim and produced in partnership with Area Code: Batavia, the show aims to bridge the gap between generations. By sitting down to talk—about school, work, and life in Batavia—we’re moving past stereotypes to get to know our younger neighbors.

The gap between the Batavia we remember and the one students are navigating today might not be as wide as you think.

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