Podcasts about Charter school

Today we'll start off in hour one with the new principal of the Nikolaevsk's Charter School to discuss the upcoming year and what the community needs. Then in the rest of the hour and in hour two we'll dissect what happened at the end of the special session and what the next steps are. We may take some phone calls as well.

In this episode, Mike Caldwell interviews Mike Huguelet, Executive Director of the Iowa Coalition of Public Charter Schools, about building Iowa's charter school movement from the ground up. Huguelet shares his path from teaching in Chicago (co-founding Noble Schools) to leading counseling programs in Des Moines Public Schools, and eventually launching the Iowa Coalition in 2023 — a state with one of the newest charter laws in the country (passed 2021). We're proud to be sponsored by IXL. IXL's comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more:Simplify and streamline technologySave teachers' timeReliably meet Tier 1 standardsImprove student performance on state assessments

Send us Fan MailHow Jamie Dimon Thinks — And What a Former JPMorgan Banker Wants You to Know   I worked at JPMorgan Chase as a banker, under Jamie Dimon. I wasn't in his inner circle, but I was close enough to watch how that organization thought, moved, and made decisions under pressure. And it changed how I think about money, leadership, and risk forever.   In this episode, I break down the five mental habits behind Dimon's 20-year run as the most powerful banker in the world, the same habits that let JPMorgan not just survive the 2008 financial crisis, but profit from it while every other major bank was collapsing or getting bailed out.   Right now, while every headline celebrates JPMorgan's record $16.5 billion Q1 profit, Dimon is warning about tectonic shifts in the global economy, a possible credit recession, and risks that most people aren't preparing for. There's a reason he sees what others miss. Today I'm going to show you how.   In this episode:  • Why Dimon plans for scenarios instead of making predictions — and how to apply this to your own decisions  • The military OODA Loop he uses to make faster, better decisions than his competitors  • Why he dedicates Sunday mornings to thinking — and why you should too  • His 'cognitive diversity' practice: actively seeking people who will tell him he's wrong  • The fortress balance sheet philosophy — and what it means for YOUR financial life  • What Dimon's 2026 warnings actually mean for regular people — and what to do about them   These aren't Wall Street habits. They're thinking habits. They work at JPMorgan because they work everywhere.Show notes:  Q: How does Jamie Dimon make decisions?  Jamie Dimon uses a system of scenario planning, the military OODA Loop (Observe, Orient, Decide, Act), and weekly Sunday thinking sessions to make decisions under pressure. Rather than predicting outcomes, he prepares for a wide range of possibilities and maintains what he calls a 'fortress balance sheet' — holding more reserves than necessary so JPMorgan is never caught unprepared. Former JPMorgan banker M.A. Aponte breaks down Dimon's five thinking habits in this episode of Thinking 2 Think. Q: What is Jamie Dimon warning about in 2026?  In his 2026 annual shareholder letter, JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon warned of 'tectonic shifts' in the global order, including rising inflation risk, geopolitical instability from the Iran conflict, trade uncertainty, and a possible credit recession. He issued these warnings despite JPMorgan reporting a record $16.5 billion profit in Q1 2026, saying he prefers to 'hope for the best and plan for the worst.' Q: What is the OODA Loop and how does Jamie Dimon use it?  The OODA Loop — Observe, Orient, Decide, Act — is a decision-making framework created by military strategist John Boyd. Jamie Dimon applies it to banking: continuously gathering new data, updating his understanding of the situation, making decisions, and checking how reality responded before cycling through again. This approach allowed JPMorgan to acquire Bear Stearns and Washington Mutual during the 2008 crisis while competitors were still assessing the damage. Q: What is Jamie Dimon's leadership philosophy?  Jamie Dimon's core leadership philosophy centers on five principles: brutal honesty in assessment ('facts, analysis, detail — repeat'), scenario planning over prediction, cognitive diversity (actively seeking people who will disagree with him), separating optimism from preparation (hoping for the best while planning for the worst), and long-term thinking over short-term optimization ('we're not here to hit the quarter — we're here to build a business that lasts decades').Support the showAbout the host: M.A. Aponte is a former JPMorgan banker, former Merrill Lynch wealth manager, former NYPD officer, Army Officer, and Executive Director of a Charter School in Florida. He is the author of The Logical Mind and host of Thinking 2 Think. Join My Substack for more content: maaponte.substack.comConsulting/Advisory Services: MAAponte.comProfessional LinkedIn Page: www.linkedin.com/in/maaponteFinancial Budget/Wealth Management app (FREE): https://centsora.com/CHECK OUT OUR NEW CRITICAL THINKING GAME APP! Currently in BETA: Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.base692af669b00f0dc8d8ad6653.appWeb: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.base692af669b00f0dc8d8ad6653.app*Coming soon to Apple Store

In this podcast, Pamela discusses and shares stories of survival from American service men and women tell their stories of survival.In this episode, Pamela discusses stories about the Meuse-Argonne offensive, which was a major part of the final Allied offensive of World War I that stretched along the entire Western Front. It was fought from September 26, 1918, until the Armistice of November 11, 1918, a total of 47 days. Pamela's paternal great-grandfather served in this battle, which was the largest offensive battle in United States military history, involving 1.2 million American soldiers, sailors and marines.This week, Pamela is reading from, "The Heroes of the Argonne", Chapter 14.http://www.coulthart.com/134/Heroes%20of%20the%20Argonne.pdfwww.Radio.NewHeightsEducation.orgInfo@NewHeightsEducation.org.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/new-heights-show-on-education--4114185/support.

Send us Fan MailThe scariest manipulators aren't the ones who look like villains. They're the ones who look normal, sound polite, and make you feel unreasonable for asking a basic question. We start with a true late-night subway call that taught me how easily a smooth story can hide control and harm, and why “surface-level instincts” can fail when someone is managing the space, the narrative, and the other person's voice.Then we zoom out to the modern manipulation landscape: AI-generated war videos, stolen accounts dressed up like news outlets, coordinated influence networks, and the most overlooked trick of all, real images paired with false captions. We talk about how misinformation spreads at scale on social platforms, how rage bait monetization works, and why the hardest lies to catch are the ones built on something real. If you care about media literacy, critical thinking, propaganda detection, and protecting yourself from online scams, this is the core skill set.Finally, I teach the RADAR method, a practical framework inspired by Robert Cialdini's persuasion research and sharpened through real-world experience. You'll learn to spot reciprocity traps, fake authority, manufactured urgency, anchoring and framing, and reframing or gaslighting. We run a quick RADAR scan on a viral post and end with simple homework you can use for three days online and in one relationship that feels off. If this helps, subscribe, share it with someone you care about, and leave a review so more people can build a stronger radar.Support the showAbout the host: M.A. Aponte is a former JPMorgan banker, former Merrill Lynch wealth manager, former NYPD officer, Army Officer, and Executive Director of a Charter School in Florida. He is the author of The Logical Mind and host of Thinking 2 Think. Join My Substack for more content: maaponte.substack.comConsulting/Advisory Services: MAAponte.comProfessional LinkedIn Page: www.linkedin.com/in/maaponteFinancial Budget/Wealth Management app (FREE): https://centsora.com/CHECK OUT OUR NEW CRITICAL THINKING GAME APP! Currently in BETA: Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.base692af669b00f0dc8d8ad6653.appWeb: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.base692af669b00f0dc8d8ad6653.app*Coming soon to Apple Store

In this podcast, Pamela discusses and shares stories of survival from American service men and women tell their stories of survival.In this episode, Pamela discusses stories about the Meuse-Argonne offensive, which was a major part of the final Allied offensive of World War I that stretched along the entire Western Front. It was fought from September 26, 1918, until the Armistice of November 11, 1918, a total of 47 days. Pamela's paternal great-grandfather served in this battle, which was the largest offensive battle in United States military history, involving 1.2 million American soldiers, sailors and marines.This week, Pamela is reading from, "The Heroes of the Argonne", Chapter 13.http://www.coulthart.com/134/Heroes%20of%20the%20Argonne.pdfwww.Radio.NewHeightsEducation.orgInfo@NewHeightsEducation.orgBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/new-heights-show-on-education--4114185/support.

Send us Fan MailArtificial Intelligence is already transforming education, business, leadership, and society. But while schools debate AI cheating, plagiarism detection, and classroom policies, they're missing a far bigger problem: AI illiteracy. In this episode of Thinking 2 Think, Executive Director and High-Stakes Decision Advisor M.A. Aponte explores why the future belongs not to people who avoid AI—but to those who know how to think with it. The question is no longer whether students should use artificial intelligence. The question is whether they can evaluate it, challenge it, verify it, and build upon it. You'll discover: ✅ What AI literacy actually means—and why most people misunderstand it✅ The difference between AI fluency and AI literacy✅ Why AI cheating is the wrong conversation✅ The four cognitive skills every student must develop in the AI era✅ How schools can teach critical thinking alongside AI tools✅ Why prompt engineering alone is not enough✅ How parents can prepare children for an AI-driven future✅ The connection between AI literacy, leadership, and decision-making✅ Why organizations that develop AI-augmented thinkers will outperform competitors This episode explores the future of education, critical thinking, workforce readiness, leadership development, and artificial intelligence through the lens of one essential question: Are we teaching students how to use AI—or how to think with AI? Whether you're a parent, teacher, school administrator, entrepreneur, CEO, or lifelong learner, this conversation will challenge how you think about education and human intelligence in the age of artificial intelligence. Because in the future, the most valuable skill may not be knowing the answer. It may be knowing how to ask better questions. Think Clearly. Lead Boldly. Stay Logical. Support the showAbout the host: M.A. Aponte is a former JPMorgan banker, former Merrill Lynch wealth manager, former NYPD officer, Army Officer, and Executive Director of a Charter School in Florida. He is the author of The Logical Mind and host of Thinking 2 Think. Join My Substack for more content: maaponte.substack.comConsulting/Advisory Services: MAAponte.comProfessional LinkedIn Page: www.linkedin.com/in/maaponteFinancial Budget/Wealth Management app (FREE): https://centsora.com/CHECK OUT OUR NEW CRITICAL THINKING GAME APP! Currently in BETA: Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.base692af669b00f0dc8d8ad6653.appWeb: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.base692af669b00f0dc8d8ad6653.app*Coming soon to Apple Store

In this podcast, Pamela discusses and shares stories of survival from American service men and women tell their stories of survival.In this episode, Pamela discusses stories about the Meuse-Argonne offensive, which was a major part of the final Allied offensive of World War I that stretched along the entire Western Front. It was fought from September 26, 1918, until the Armistice of November 11, 1918, a total of 47 days. Pamela's paternal great-grandfather served in this battle, which was the largest offensive battle in United States military history, involving 1.2 million American soldiers, sailors and marines.This week, Pamela is reading from, "The Heroes of the Argonne", Chapter 12.http://www.coulthart.com/134/Heroes%20of%20the%20Argonne.pdfwww.Radio.NewHeightsEducation.orgInfo@NewHeightsEducation.orgBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/new-heights-show-on-education--4114185/support.

A law change means charter school sponsors will be able to run more than one school, it also gives flexibility for state schools that convert into charter schools to switch back if a sponsor pulls out. Jude MacArthur, Senior Lecturer in Education and Social Practice at Auckland University spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Todd Ziebarth, Chief of State Policy and Advocacy for the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, joins The Dan Yorke Show. Ziebarth responds to calls demanding that Governor Dan McKee's 2009 charter school champion award be rescinded, and provides national context on the ongoing political and policy debates surrounding Rhode Island's public charter systems.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us Fan MailWhy do intelligent leaders make disastrous decisions? It happens in corporations, schools, governments, nonprofits, startups, and even military organizations. The problem is rarely a lack of intelligence, experience, or information. More often, leaders unknowingly build systems that filter reality before it reaches them. In this episode of Thinking 2 Think, Executive Director, leadership advisor, and former NYPD officer M.A. Aponte explores The Leadership Failure Nobody Names—the hidden organizational dynamics that cause smart leaders to make catastrophically bad decisions despite having access to vast amounts of data and expertise. You'll discover: ✅ The Intelligence-Failure Paradox and why power often reduces information quality✅ How organizations create leadership echo chambers✅ The dangers of sycophancy, groupthink, and yes-men cultures✅ Why executives often receive filtered or distorted information✅ The psychology behind premature certainty and cognitive closure✅ Real-world examples from education, business, military leadership, and finance✅ The Honest Signal Audit framework for improving decision-making✅ How pre-mortems, dissent, and disagreement improve organizational outcomes✅ Practical tools leaders can use to avoid blind spots and strategic failure Whether you're a CEO, superintendent, principal, entrepreneur, executive, manager, board member, military leader, or aspiring leader, this episode will challenge how you think about information, influence, leadership, and decision-making under pressure. Because the greatest threat to leadership is often not what you don't know. It's what your organization prevents you from seeing. Think Clearly. Lead Boldly. Stay Logical. Support the showAbout the host: M.A. Aponte is a former JPMorgan banker, former Merrill Lynch wealth manager, former NYPD officer, Army Officer, and Executive Director of a Charter School in Florida. He is the author of The Logical Mind and host of Thinking 2 Think. Join My Substack for more content: maaponte.substack.comConsulting/Advisory Services: MAAponte.comProfessional LinkedIn Page: www.linkedin.com/in/maaponteFinancial Budget/Wealth Management app (FREE): https://centsora.com/CHECK OUT OUR NEW CRITICAL THINKING GAME APP! Currently in BETA: Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.base692af669b00f0dc8d8ad6653.appWeb: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.base692af669b00f0dc8d8ad6653.app*Coming soon to Apple Store

In this podcast, Pamela discusses and shares stories of survival from American service men and women.In this episode, Pamela discusses stories about the Meuse-Argonne offensive, which was a major part of the final Allied offensive of World War I that stretched along the entire Western Front. It was fought from September 26, 1918, until the Armistice of November 11, 1918, a total of 47 days. Pamela's paternal great-grandfather served in this battle, which was the largest offensive battle in United States military history, involving 1.2 million American soldiers, sailors and marines.This week, Pamela is reading from, "The Heroes of the Argonne", Chapter 11.http://www.coulthart.com/134/Heroes%20of%20the%20Argonne.pdfwww.Radio.NewHeightsEducation.orgInfo@NewHeightsEducation.orgBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/new-heights-show-on-education--4114185/support.

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Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Here’s a structured summary of the Nandi Edouard interview with Rushion McDonald from Money Making Conversations Masterclass, including its purpose, key takeaways, and notable quotes.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Here’s a structured summary of the Nandi Edouard interview with Rushion McDonald from Money Making Conversations Masterclass, including its purpose, key takeaways, and notable quotes.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Here’s a structured summary of the Nandi Edouard interview with Rushion McDonald from Money Making Conversations Masterclass, including its purpose, key takeaways, and notable quotes.

Lauren Matlach Deputy Director, RI League of Charter Public Schools joins the show to react to Governor Dan McKee's decision to sign a charter school pause.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us Fan MailWhy are so many students disengaged in school? Why are employees doing the bare minimum at work? Why do organizations struggle to build initiative, innovation, and genuine commitment?In this episode of Thinking 2 Think, Executive Director, leadership advisor, and former NYPD officer M.A. Aponte explores what he calls The Compliance Trap—the hidden system that rewards obedience, discourages intellectual risk-taking, and produces disengaged students, quiet quitting employees, and stagnant workplace cultures.Drawing from research on intrinsic motivation, employee engagement, psychological safety, organizational culture, and modern education systems, this episode examines how schools and workplaces often reward compliance instead of critical thinking, initiative, creativity, and ownership.You'll learn:✅ Why rewards can undermine intrinsic motivation✅ The unintended consequences of PBIS and behavior-based systems✅ The real causes behind quiet quitting and workplace disengagement✅ How compliance culture affects schools, businesses, and families✅ The connection between student behavior and employee behavior✅ Why psychological safety is essential for innovation and performance✅ How CEOs, managers, principals, teachers, and parents can build cultures that encourage thinking instead of obedience✅ Practical strategies for developing proactive students and engaged employeesWhether you're a parent, teacher, school administrator, CEO, entrepreneur, manager, or simply someone interested in leadership, psychology, education, and organizational culture, this episode will challenge how you think about motivation, performance, and human development.Think Clearly. Lead Boldly. Stay Logical.Support the showAbout the host: M.A. Aponte is a former JPMorgan banker, former Merrill Lynch wealth manager, former NYPD officer, Army Officer, and Executive Director of a Charter School in Florida. He is the author of The Logical Mind and host of Thinking 2 Think. Join My Substack for more content: maaponte.substack.comConsulting/Advisory Services: MAAponte.comProfessional LinkedIn Page: www.linkedin.com/in/maaponteFinancial Budget/Wealth Management app (FREE): https://centsora.com/CHECK OUT OUR NEW CRITICAL THINKING GAME APP! Currently in BETA: Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.base692af669b00f0dc8d8ad6653.appWeb: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.base692af669b00f0dc8d8ad6653.app*Coming soon to Apple Store

In this podcast, Pamela discusses and shares stories of survival from American service men and women.In this episode, Pamela discusses stories about the Meuse-Argonne offensive, which was a major part of the final Allied offensive of World War I that stretched along the entire Western Front. It was fought from September 26, 1918, until the Armistice of November 11, 1918, a total of 47 days. Pamela's paternal great-grandfather served in this battle, which was the largest offensive battle in United States military history, involving 1.2 million American soldiers, sailors and marines.This week, Pamela is reading from, "The Heroes of the Argonne", Chapter 10.http://www.coulthart.com/134/Heroes%20of%20the%20Argonne.pdfwww.Radio.NewHeightsEducation.orgInfo@NewHeightsEducation.orgBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/new-heights-show-on-education--4114185/support.

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Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Nandi Edouardo. Guest: Nandi EdouardoHost: Rushion McDonald (Money Making Conversations Masterclass)Focus: Education innovation, entrepreneurship, and building Simple View Academy (SVA) Nandi Edouardo, founder of Simple View Academy, shares her journey creating a charter school in Georgia designed to integrate entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and project-based learning into traditional education. Her mission centers on empowering students—especially Black and brown youth—to become creators, innovators, and financially literate leaders.

Achievement and attendance gains are being celebrated at some charter schools for disengaged students. Annual reports show four of the seven that opened last year met Government attendance or achievement targets. Associate Education Minister David Seymour says Christchurch's Mastery School is the standout performer, despite missing achievement targets. He told Heather du Plessis-Allan it was established for students with dyslexia and other learning disabilities, and they're close to ticking boxes. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this podcast, Pamela discusses and shares stories of survival from American service men and women.In this episode, Pamela discusses stories about the Meuse-Argonne offensive, which was a major part of the final Allied offensive of World War I that stretched along the entire Western Front. It was fought from September 26, 1918, until the Armistice of November 11, 1918, a total of 47 days. Pamela's paternal great-grandfather served in this battle, which was the largest offensive battle in United States military history, involving 1.2 million American soldiers, sailors and marines.This week, Pamela is reading from, "The Heroes of the Argonne", Chapter 9.http://www.coulthart.com/134/Heroes%20of%20the%20Argonne.pdfwww.Radio.NewHeightsEducation.orgInfo@NewHeightsEducation.orgBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/new-heights-show-on-education--4114185/support.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Nandi Edouardo. Guest: Nandi EdouardoHost: Rushion McDonald (Money Making Conversations Masterclass)Focus: Education innovation, entrepreneurship, and building Simple View Academy (SVA) Nandi Edouardo, founder of Simple View Academy, shares her journey creating a charter school in Georgia designed to integrate entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and project-based learning into traditional education. Her mission centers on empowering students—especially Black and brown youth—to become creators, innovators, and financially literate leaders.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Nandi Edouardo. Guest: Nandi EdouardoHost: Rushion McDonald (Money Making Conversations Masterclass)Focus: Education innovation, entrepreneurship, and building Simple View Academy (SVA) Nandi Edouardo, founder of Simple View Academy, shares her journey creating a charter school in Georgia designed to integrate entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and project-based learning into traditional education. Her mission centers on empowering students—especially Black and brown youth—to become creators, innovators, and financially literate leaders.

​Spoiler: none of us can teach our children everything they'll need to know before they leave home. So what can we give them? A love of learning, the confidence to try new things, and the curiosity to keep growing long after graduation.In this special episode, Rebecca explore the idea of lifelong learning—not just for our kids, but for us as parents too. What have you been learning lately? Do your children see you pursuing new interests, taking risks, asking questions, and growing?Featuring fun sound bites and ideas from parents and staff--and even Rebecca's dad--this episode is full of encouragement to stay curious, keep learning, and become more interested in your own life.

“People have lost sight of what education is supposed to be,” said Caylan Ford. In 2022, she founded Canada's first tuition-free classical charter school, the Calgary Classical Academy, with just a dozen faculty members.Since then, it has grown to 1,500 students across three campuses in Calgary and Edmonton, with thousands more on the waitlist, and has changed its name to Alberta Classical Academy.For Ford, classical education is all about, as she put it, “turning around the soul so that it's oriented toward things that are actually eternally true and good and enduring.”Canadian parents crave the classical education Alberta Classical Academy provides. “A lot of the parents who come to us are absolutely desperate. … The existence of this school is like an answered prayer,” Ford said.Surprisingly, Alberta is the only province in Canada that allows charter schools. Just as in America, Alberta's charter schools are public schools that do not charge tuition. They are statutorily barred from having a religious affiliation.Students study Latin beginning in Grade 5, with additional language options like French in high school. Much emphasis is given to the coherent study of history.“Our students read a lot of primary source material; they're not judging the past through current prejudices. They're trying to understand it on its own terms,” Ford said.The school also has a rich world literature curriculum where students memorize a lot, for example, poetry.“We do a lot of memorization work, partly because we want to help them furnish beautiful inner worlds. We want their minds and their souls to be places into which they can retire and find themselves refreshed and renewed,” Ford said.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

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0000019e-2168-d707-a7df-63eecc440000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/good-morning-from-wvik-news/2026-05-13/iowa-governor-signs-bill-expanding-charter-school-fundingJoseph LeahyIowa Governor signs bill expanding charter school funding

Harbinger Showcase is a weekly podcast featuring highlights from Canada's #1 coast-to-coast community of politically and socially progressive podcasts. On this episode we meet new journalism co-op Defacto on THE NORTH STATE, learn how to defend democracy across borders with Progressive International's David Adler on The Broadbent Institute's PERSPECTIVES, talk about what bold ecosocialist policy looks like with BC Green Party leader Emily Lowan on SRSLY WRONG and unpack how Alberta's unique relationship with Charter Schools relates to broader changes happening in the province's public education system on ALBERTA ADVANTAGE.The Harbinger Media Network includes 89 podcasts focused on social, economic and environmental justice and featuring journalists, academics and activists on shows like The Breach Show, Tech Won't Save Us, Press Progress Sources & more.Harbinger Showcase is syndicated to community and campus radio and heard every week on CKUT 90.3FM in Montreal, at CFUV 101.9FM in Victoria, at CIVL 101.7FM in Abbotsford, at CHLY 101.7FM in Nanaimo, on CJUM 101.5FM and CKUW 95.9FM in Winnipeg, at CiTR 101.9FM, CJSF 90.1FM and at CFRO 100.5FM in Vancouver, at Hamilton's CFMU 93.3FM, at Radio Laurier in Waterloo, at CJTM 1280AM in Toronto, at CJAM 99.1FM in Windsor and at CJBU 107.3FM in Sydney, Nova Scotia. Find out more about the network, subscribe to the weekly newsletter and support our work at harbingermedianetwork.com.

​Most of us think in terms of 24 hours in a day, but what if we started thinking in terms of 168 hours in a week? Suddenly, time feels a little different. So where does all that time go?In this episode, we explore how to approach our days with more intention and less overwhelm, drawing on insights from author and time expert Laura Vanderkam and her books Tranquility by Tuesday and Big Time. Discover practical ways to rethink your time, build rhythms that work, and move through your days with a greater sense of calm and purpose.Listen in and discover just how much time you really have.Show Notes:LauraVanderkam.comTranquility by Tuesday: 9 Ways to Calm the Chaos and Make Time for What MattersBig Time: A Simple Path to Time Abundance

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A report on selective federal prosecutions of pro-lifers, firefighters' religious discrimination case, an AI-powered charter school, and how daily tasks can reveal the image of God. Plus, Daniel Suhr on the paywalls between sports and their fans, the rescue of a hiker's best friend, and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donateAdditional support comes from Boyce College. Boyce College offers a Christ-centered education built on the truth of God's Word. Every student—no matter their major—takes 30 hours of Bible and theology, learning how to think biblically, live faithfully, and lead with conviction. Formed from the 160-year legacy of Southern Seminary, Boyce College prepares students for maximum faithfulness in the world, the workplace, the church, and the family. Learn more at boycecollege.comFrom the Joshua Program at St. Dunstan's Academy in the Blue Ridge Mountains: work, prayer, and adventure for young men. stdunstansacademy.orgAnd from WatersEdge. Strengthening Ministry One Investment at a Time. 4.55% APY on a 13-month term. Watersedge.com/invest WatersEdge securities are subject to certain risk factors as described in our Offering Circular and are not FDIC or SIPC insured. This is not an offer to sell or solicit securities. WatersEdge offers and sells securities only where authorized; this offering is made solely by our Offering Circular.

Wow! 300!Power Quote: It's all about the people and the relationshipsTeaser:You are about to listen to the 300th episode of the assistant principal podcast. We released our first episode on August 26, 2021 with the topic of Strategic Leadership and, honestly, that episode was so bad I pulled it from our platform. Producing this show has been such an incredible experience and I wanted to do something special for episode 300 so I invited on some friends and we have a celebratory conversation that I think does a great job of surfacing what's important about this podcast, why it's relevant, and reiterates the main points about people relationships and staying true to our purpose as leaders I hope you enjoy listening to the show as much as I did recording it.Sponsor Spot 1:- So when it comes to student travel, I get why it can feel like a big lift. That's why I always point people toward Kaleidoscope Adventures. They've been doing this for more than 30 years, and they understand what schools actually need - clear communication, strong organization, and a plan that works. They handle the details, so you're not left piecing it all together yourself. If you've been on the fence about planning a trip, now is the time to reach out to my friends at Kaleidoscope Adventures. Visit mykatrip.com today and get your free quote today. Kaleidoscope Adventures – Travel Beyond Expectations.Show IntroIt's not too early to think about summer. No. Not the vacation, the learning that can happen. The team at Summer Pops are educators with a passion for preventing the backwards summer slide in math, and Summer Pops is a unique and engaging approach to summer enrichment. I encourage you to connect with Summer Pops for free workbook samples. Go to summerpopsworkbooks.com to get your free copy and of course, the link is in the show notes.Guest Bio:Will Parker: William D. Parker is the Founder of Principal Matters, LLC, an educator, author, speaker, and executive coach who uses his expertise in school culture, leadership, and communication to equip educators with solutions and strategies for motivating students, inspiring teachers, and reaching communities. Will serves schools across the globe through professional development and leadership support. He is regularly asked to present at K-12 professional development events, education conferences, leadership teams, and graduate classes on effective practices, organizational management, and strategies for enhancing school communication.Amber Coburn: Amber Coburn is the Middle School Dean of Students at Eno River Academy, a K-12 Charter School in Hillsborough, North Carolina. A lifelong champion of middle school and all its quirks, she has spent the past 14 years helping students grow academically, socially, and emotionally. In her current role, she is honored to expand her impact on teaching, learning, and school culture at Eno River Academy Middle School!Dr. Pam Buskey: Dr. Pam Buskey is a recently retired Professor of Education at Western Carolina University. Wherever Pam has been, regardless of the role, she has been a leader. She is a bright light and inspiration to everyone who knows here and I have the distinct pleasure to be her husband and soul mate.Mara Almond: Mara (Buskey) Almond is the Inclusion Strategist at Strategic Leadership Consulting. When she's not taking care of me and doing all the behind-the-scenes work that makes this podcast possible, Mara serves other entrepreneurs through her own business, Red Finch. Mara possesses a level of wisdom and empathy far beyond her 27 years.Warmup questions:We always like to start with a celebration. What are you celebrating today?Each person will introduce themselves, give name and position, and a celebrationIs there a story that will help listeners understand why you are doing what you do?Questions/Topics/PromptsRound robin sharing of your favorite moment/guest/idea/tool – whatever has been most impactful. After each individual goes, we will have a brief discussion on their answer.Conclude with what each person would like to see on future episodes and what they are still working on to grow as a leader.FB: This show is about life and leadership, so relationships and change begins within. Before we ask others to change their behaviors we need to change ourselves by examining our own assumptions, by learning about stuff but also learning about people, and then being the change we wish to see (to parahrase Gandhi)Sponsor Spot 2:I want to thank IXL for sponsoring this podcast…Everyone talks about the power of data-driven instruction. But what does that actually look like? Look no further than IXL, the ultimate online learning and teaching platform for K to 12. IXL gives you meaningful insights that drive real progress, and research can prove it. Studies across 45 states show that schools who use IXL outperform other schools on state tests. Educators who use IXL love that they can easily see how their school is performing in real-time to make better instructional decisions. And IXL doesn't stop at just data. IXL also brings an entire ecosystem of resources for your teachers, with a complete curriculum, personalized learning plans, and so much more. It's no wonder that IXL is used in 95 of the top 100 school districts. Ready to join them? Visit ixl.com/assistant to get started.Closing questions:What part of your own leadership are you still trying to get better at?If listeners could take just one thing away from today's podcast, what would it be?Before we go, is there anything else that you'd like to share with our listeners?Where can people learn more about you and your work…Summary/wrap upPeopleSpecial thanks to the amazing Ranford Almond for the great music on the show. Please support Ranford and the show by checking out his music!Ranford's homepage: https://ranfordalmond.comRanford's music on streaming services: https://streamlink.to/ranfordalmond-oldsoulInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ranfordalmond/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ranfordalmond/Sponsor Links:IXL: http://ixl.com/assistant Kaleidoscope Adventures: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-assistant-principal-podcast-kaleidoscope-adventures/CloseLeadership is a journey and thank you for choosing to walk some of this magical path with me.You can find links to all sorts of stuff in ...

Washington State is facing major developments across tax policy, education funding, and public safety. In this episode of Washington In Focus Daily, we break down the Department of Revenue's plan to hire more than 300 employees ahead of the state's new income tax rollout—while legal challenges question whether the tax is constitutional. We also examine $7.5 million in budget cuts to charter schools, impacting thousands of students across Washington, despite reports showing strong outcomes for charter school graduates. And in Yakima, city leaders have approved a six-month moratorium on transition housing, as communities across the state push back against plans to expand transition facilities for individuals released from McNeil Island.

David Seymour believes financial flexibility is playing a role in the rapid growth of charter schools. New figures show more than 1,400 students were enrolled in 16 schools as of last month. The first seven schools established have seen their rolls jump more than 200% from 215 to 650. The Associate Education Minister told Mike Hosking charter schools demonstrate what's possible within the learning environment. He says they can be shut down if they don't reach targets like attendance and academics, but in return get the flexibility to use money their way. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Does your family have animals? Are you considering it? Whether you have cuddly pets, reptilian friends, or animals that serve a purpose in your home, there is much for students to learn and gain from their presence. In this special episode, we take you inside several families' experiences with animals—exploring what students have learned and how their lives have been enriched along the way. Join us for a heartwarming episode that's sure to put a smile on your face!Show Notes:Snake Discovery YouTube ChannelZoo Books & Ranger RickLakeshore LearningTeachers Pay Teachers (TPT)4H curriculum

Late last year, teachers at the Highlander Charter School in Providence, Rhode Island launched the state's first ever strike at a charter school. We have covered a lot of teachers strikes on our show, but strikes at charters have been few and far between. Just as with teachers at traditional public schools, teachers at charters are on the front lines of the struggle not only for their own working conditions, but for their students' learning conditions. So we were super excited to speak with the teachers at Highlander about their struggle, the lessons they've learned, and how teacher organizing can help build stronger communities! Join the discord: discord.gg/tDvmNzX  Follow the pod at instagram.com/workstoppage, @WorkStoppagePod on Twitter,  John @facebookvillain, and Lina @solidaritybee

Vouchers are 'the new kid on the block' for public education threats, but the executive director of the Network for Public Education says while everyone's eyes are on vouchers, harmful charter school legislation has continued to pass nationwide, taking those publicly-funded schools farther and farther from the promise of what they were supposed to be. NPE is shining a spotlight on the charter school issues with a three-part report called "Charter School Reckoning" and a new research center project to tell the real story about what has happened with charter schools in Ohio and across the country. NPE Executive Director Carol Burris shares some of the reports' findings and suggestions for how lawmakers can improve the problems with charter schools in our states.READ THE REPORTS | "Charter School Reckoning" is a three-part report from the Network for Public Education. Click here to read part one of the report, "Decline." Click here to read Part 2, "Disillusionment." Part 3, focusing on costs, will be published later in 2026. GET THE FACTS | Click here to visit the Network for Public Education's Charter School Accountability Center.GO TO THE NPE NATIONAL CONFERENCE | Click here for more information on the 2026 National Conference in Houston and to register. SUBSCRIBE | Click here to subscribe to Public Education Matters on Apple Podcasts or click here to listen on Spotify so you don't miss a thing. You can also find Public Education Matters on many other platforms, including YouTube. Click here for links for other platforms so you can listen anywhere. And don't forget you can listen to all of the previous episodes anytime on your favorite podcast platform, or by clicking here.Featured Public Education Matters guest: Carol Burris, Executive Director, Network for Public Education/Network for Public Education ActionCarol Burris, a retired public school teacher and principal, now serves as the Executive Director of the Network for Public Education, a national organization dedicated to supporting and improving public education. Dr. Burris, who has authored three books on educational equity, has received numerous awards for her leadership, including being named the 2013 New York State High School Principal of the Year. Carol Burris served as principal of South Side High School in the Rockville Centre School District in NY from 2000-2015. Carol received her doctorate from Teachers College, Columbia University, and her dissertation on equitable practices in mathematics instruction received the 2003 National Association of Secondary Schools' Principals Middle of the Year Award. Carol serves as a Fellow of the National Education Policy Center and is the co-director of its Schools of Opportunity program.  She authored three books on educational equity. Articles that she has authored or co-authored have appeared in Educational Leadership, The Kappan, the American Educational Research Journal, Theory into Practice, The School Administrator and EdWeek.Connect with OEA:Email educationmatters@ohea.org with your feedback or ideas for future Public Education Matters topicsLike OEA on FacebookFollow OEA on TwitterFollow OEA on InstagramGet the latest news and statements from OEA hereLearn more about where OEA stands on the issues Keep up to date on the legislation affecting Ohio public schools and educators with OEA's Legislative WatchAbout us:The Ohio Education Association represents nearly 120,000 teachers, faculty members and support professionals who work in Ohio's schools, colleges, and universities to help improve public education and the lives of Ohio's children. OEA members provide professional services to benefit students, schools, and the public in virtually every position needed to run Ohio's schools.Public Education Matters host Katie Olmsted serves as Media Relations Consultant for the Ohio Education Association. She joined OEA in May 2020, after a ten-year career as an Emmy Award winning television reporter, anchor, and producer. Katie comes from a family of educators and is passionate about telling educators' stories and advocating for Ohio's students. She lives in Central Ohio with her husband and two young children. This episode was recorded on March 12, 2026.

I'm excited to share the 45th episode of This is Ag! featuring Chris Devers, CEO of Rancho Cielo, who is no stranger to transforming lives and communities. Rancho Cielo, a nonprofit in Salinas, California, provides at-risk youth with education, mentorship, and hands-on training in agriculture, culinary arts, automotive, and construction, giving them the tools to build practical skills and sustainable careers. Under Chris's leadership, the school has launched groundbreaking initiatives, including the first Future Farmers of America chapter at a charter school, dual enrollment with Hartnell College, and innovative projects like mobile refrigeration units for local organic farmers. Chris's approach puts students first, ensuring their foundational needs are met while connecting them to opportunities that empower them to thrive. Through stories of alumni like Ashley Soto, who went from a work crew member to running her own construction company, and Samuel, who became a hotel engineer and entrepreneur, Chris demonstrates how mentorship, opportunity, and community investment create lasting impact. This conversation highlights why investing in people with empathy, opportunity, and purpose isn't just good for individuals but also strengthens entire communities. Rancho Cielo: https://www.ranchocieloyc.org/ Kirti Mutatkar, President and CEO of UnitedAg.  Reach me at kmutatkar@unitedag.org, www.linkedin.com/in/kirtimutatkar UnitedAg website - www.unitedag.org UnitedAg Health and Wellness Centers - https://www.unitedag.org/health-benefits/united-agricultural-benefit-trust/health-centers/ Episode Contributors - Chris Devers, Kirti Mutatkar, Dave Visaya, Rhianna Macias The episode is also sponsored by Brent Eastman Insurance Services Inc. - https://brenteastman.com Blue Shield of California - https://www.blueshieldca.com Elite Medical - https://www.elitecorpmed.com Gallagher - https://www.ajg.com/ SAIN Medical https://sainmedical.com/ MDI Network - https://www.mdinetworx.com/about-us

In this episode of Veteran On the Move, retired Marine Corps infantry officer Eddie Conger shares how he turned a 20-year military career into a new mission in education. After starting out as a math teacher and moving into school leadership, Eddie founded International Leadership of Texas (ILTexas) in 2012 to prepare students for a global world. He explains how his schools use Marine Corps leadership principles and trilingual instruction to serve over 25,000 students, including hosting the largest Marine Corps JROTC program in the country. It's a great look at how veterans can find a second career they are passionate about by applying their leadership skills to help the next generation. Episode Resources: International Leadership of Texas   About Our Guest Eddie Conger is the founder and superintendent of International Leadership of Texas (ILTexas). After retiring from a 20-year career as a Marine Corps Major, Eddie created the charter school network with the vision to bolster national security through language instruction (Mandarin, Spanish, and English) and teaching students Marine leadership principles. Conger and the ILTexas team have been recognized for their efforts as the inaugural recipients of the George H. W. Bush Award for K-12 Educational Excellence in U.S.-China Relations, as well as over $7.25M in DoDEA funding to support Chinese language expansion and global competency initiatives.   About Our Sponsors Navy Federal Credit Union   Navy Federal Credit Union is here to help you dominate your debt with the Platinum Card. Transfer your credit card balance to the Platinum card within your first 60 days and get a zero percent intro APR for 12 months. Visit here to start dominating debt. Join now at Navy Federal Credit Union. At Navy Federal, our members are the mission.    Join the conversation on Facebook! Check out Veteran on the Move on Facebook to connect with our guests and other listeners. A place where you can network with other like-minded veterans who are transitioning to entrepreneurship and get updates on people, programs and resources to help you in YOUR transition to entrepreneurship. Want to be our next guest? Send us an email at interview@veteranonthemove.com.  Did you love this episode? Leave us a 5-star rating and review!  Download Joe Crane's Top 7 Paths to Freedom or get it on your mobile device. Text VETERAN to 38470. Veteran On the Move podcast has published 600 episodes. Our listeners have the opportunity to hear in-depth interviews conducted by host Joe Crane. The podcast features people, programs, and resources to assist veterans in their transition to entrepreneurship.  As a result, Veteran On the Move has over 7,000,000 verified downloads through Stitcher Radio, SoundCloud, iTunes and RSS Feed Syndication making it one of the most popular Military Entrepreneur Shows on the Internet Today.

This Week in Oklahoma Politics, KOSU's Michael Cross talks with Civic Leader Andy Moore and former Republican State Senator AJ Griffin about the nomination of Senator Markwayne Mullin to lead the Department of Homeland Security, the political fallout with Mullin vacating his Senate seat and the failure of State Question 836 to open primaries in Oklahoma.The trio also discusses concerns from Attorney General Gentner Drummond after a board denies a second attempt to create a Jewish charter school and the governor's plans to use state funds to help unhoused individuals in Oklahoma City. 

On the Mar 11 edition: No candidate was able to break the 50% threshold in the 14th Congressional District race, so the top two vote getters will be on the ballot again next month; we have more details behind the new Atlanta Braves broadcasting service; and an Atlanta charter school is remembering a 7-year-old student killed during a shooting last month.

Governor Mike Braun touted efforts to reduce energy costs for Hoosiers during a press conference Monday. The war in Iran is pushing already high fertilizer prices even higher. Members of the Indianapolis Public Schools board are warning that a new state law could disrupt the district. A rural Indiana district is betting on a new charter model that blends homeschooling with the classroom and can stop families from leaving public education. One of 26 surviving copies of the Declaration of Independence is on display at Indiana University's Lilly Library. Alec Pierce announced he will stay with the Indianapolis Colts.

Governor Mike Braun touted efforts to reduce energy costs for Hoosiers during a press conference Monday. The war in Iran is pushing already high fertilizer prices even higher. Members of the Indianapolis Public Schools board are warning that a new state law could disrupt the district. A rural Indiana district is betting on a new charter model that blends homeschooling with the classroom and can stop families from leaving public education. One of 26 surviving copies of the Declaration of Independence is on display at Indiana University's Lilly Library. Alec Pierce announced he will stay with the Indianapolis Colts. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Zach Bundy, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

Listen in as Angela leads us through the confusing world of Charter School special education compliance. This may end up being a two-parter!!!References:MADESE Charter School Info WebpageCharter School Accountability InformationMassachusetts' Charter School LawCharter School Special Education requirementsPlease tell us how you found us by completing this surveyEmail us at ASTALPodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram @astalpodcast

President Trump and Gov Wes Moore spar over jurisdiction at the sewage spill site. Dean Naujoks of the Potomac Riverkeeper Network with an update. What's happening with the housing agenda in the Maryland General Assembly? Maryland Association of Counties' Michael Sanderson explains. Montgomery County Board of Education takes the first step closing down the school district only and months-old charter school. Newly in public domain music by George Gershwin, Paul Whiteman band, and Marian Andersen.  

About 60% of the teachers, principals, aides and other staff at KIPP Kansas City have left in the last year, describing a chaotic environment with frequent mishaps — shorted pay, canceled school trips and bus failures. Leaders say they're trying to reimagine the charter school, but not everyone is on board.

The Dean's List with Host Dean Bowen – The pubic education system in Minnesota is more interested in raising ideologues who hate the law rather than fostering academic learning. Minnesota schools have become a breeding ground for fostering a culture in which resistance and anti-authoritarianism thrive. According to the Charter School's website, its education is centered on social justice...