Podcasts about Charter school

Join Priscilena as she discusses Common Core, a set of K-12 education standards used to guide the teachings of math and language arts to students. Included are studies of Common Core's effects on students and educators, its implementation across various states, and the uncovered truths about its overall efficacy on children's learning and psyche.  This episode is show 12 in the continuing series of Common Core episodes.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/new-heights-show-on-education--4114185/support.

Join Priscilena as she discusses Common Core, a set of K-12 education standards used to guide the teachings of math and language arts to students. Included are studies of Common Core's effects on students and educators, its implementation across various states, and the uncovered truths about its overall efficacy on children's learning and psyche.  This episode is show 10 in the continuing series of Common Core episodes.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/new-heights-show-on-education--4114185/support.

Join Priscilena as she discusses Common Core, a set of K-12 education standards used to guide the teachings of math and language arts to students. Included are studies of Common Core's effects on students and educators, its implementation across various states, and the uncovered truths about its overall efficacy on children's learning and psyche.  This episode is show 16 in the continuing series of Common Core episodes.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/new-heights-show-on-education--4114185/support.

Join Priscilena as she discusses Common Core, a set of K-12 education standards used to guide the teachings of math and language arts to students. Included are studies of Common Core's effects on students and educators, its implementation across various states, and the uncovered truths about its overall efficacy on children's learning and psyche.  This episode is show 15 in the continuing series of Common Core episodes.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/new-heights-show-on-education--4114185/support.

Join Priscilena as she discusses Common Core, a set of K-12 education standards used to guide the teachings of math and language arts to students. Included are studies of Common Core's effects on students and educators, its implementation across various states, and the uncovered truths about its overall efficacy on children's learning and psyche.  This episode is show 14 in the continuing series of Common Core episodes.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/new-heights-show-on-education--4114185/support.

Join Priscilena as she discusses Common Core, a set of K-12 education standards used to guide the teachings of math and language arts to students. Included are studies of Common Core's effects on students and educators, its implementation across various states, and the uncovered truths about its overall efficacy on children's learning and psyche.  This episode is show 13 in the continuing series of Common Core episodes.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/new-heights-show-on-education--4114185/support.

Join Priscilena as she discusses Common Core, a set of K-12 education standards used to guide the teachings of math and language arts to students. Included are studies of Common Core's effects on students and educators, its implementation across various states, and the uncovered truths about its overall efficacy on children's learning and psyche.  This episode is show 19 in the continuing series of Common Core episodes.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/new-heights-show-on-education--4114185/support.

Join Priscilena as she discusses Common Core, a set of K-12 education standards used to guide the teachings of math and language arts to students. Included are studies of Common Core's effects on students and educators, its implementation across various states, and the uncovered truths about its overall efficacy on children's learning and psyche.  This episode is show 11 in the continuing series of Common Core episodes.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/new-heights-show-on-education--4114185/support.

Join Priscilena as she discusses Common Core, a set of K-12 education standards used to guide the teachings of math and language arts to students. Included are studies of Common Core's effects on students and educators, its implementation across various states, and the uncovered truths about its overall efficacy on children's learning and psyche.  This episode is show 9 in the continuing series of Common Core episodes.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/new-heights-show-on-education--4114185/support.

Join Priscilena as she discusses Common Core, a set of K-12 education standards used to guide the teachings of math and language arts to students. Included are studies of Common Core's effects on students and educators, its implementation across various states, and the uncovered truths about its overall efficacy on children's learning and psyche.  This episode is show 18 in the continuing series of Common Core episodes.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/new-heights-show-on-education--4114185/support.

Join Priscilena as she discusses Common Core, a set of K-12 education standards used to guide the teachings of math and language arts to students. Included are studies of Common Core's effects on students and educators, its implementation across various states, and the uncovered truths about its overall efficacy on children's learning and psyche.  This episode is show 8 in the continuing series of Common Core episodes.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/new-heights-show-on-education--4114185/support.

Join Priscilena as she discusses Common Core, a set of K-12 education standards used to guide the teachings of math and language arts to students. Included are studies of Common Core's effects on students and educators, its implementation across various states, and the uncovered truths about its overall efficacy on children's learning and psyche.  This episode is show 7 in the continuing series of Common Core episodes.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/new-heights-show-on-education--4114185/support.

Join Priscilena as she discusses Common Core, a set of K-12 education standards used to guide the teachings of math and language arts to students. Included are studies of Common Core's effects on students and educators, its implementation across various states, and the uncovered truths about its overall efficacy on children's learning and psyche.  This episode is show 6 in the continuing series of Common Core episodes.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/new-heights-show-on-education--4114185/support.

Join Priscilena as she discusses Common Core, a set of K-12 education standards used to guide the teachings of math and language arts to students. Included are studies of Common Core's effects on students and educators, its implementation across various states, and the uncovered truths about its overall efficacy on children's learning and psyche.  This episode is show 5 in the continuing series of Common Core episodes. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/new-heights-show-on-education--4114185/support.

Join Priscilena as she discusses Common Core, a set of K-12 education standards used to guide the teachings of math and language arts to students. Included are studies of Common Core's effects on students and educators, its implementation across various states, and the uncovered truths about its overall efficacy on children's learning and psyche.  This episode is show 4 in the continuing series of Common Core episodes. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/new-heights-show-on-education--4114185/support.

Join Priscilena as she discusses Common Core, a set of K-12 education standards used to guide the teachings of math and language arts to students. Included are studies of Common Core's effects on students and educators, its implementation across various states, and the uncovered truths about its overall efficacy on children's learning and psyche.  This episode is show 17 in the continuing series of Common Core episodes.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/new-heights-show-on-education--4114185/support.

Join Priscilena as she discusses Common Core, a set of K-12 education standards used to guide the teachings of math and language arts to students. Included are studies of Common Core's effects on students and educators, its implementation across various states, and the uncovered truths about its overall efficacy on children's learning and psyche.  This episode is show 2 in the continuing series of Common Core episodes. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/new-heights-show-on-education--4114185/support.

oin Priscilena as she discusses Common Core, a set of K-12 education standards used to guide the teachings of math and language arts to students. Included are studies of Common Core's effects on students and educators, its implementation across various states, and the uncovered truths about its overall efficacy on children's learning and psyche.  This episode is show #3 in the continuing series of Common Core episodes. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/new-heights-show-on-education--4114185/support.

Join Priscilena as she discusses Common Core, a set of K-12 education standards used to guide the teachings of math and language arts to students. Included are studies of Common Core's effects on students and educators, its implementation across various states, and the uncovered truths about its overall efficacy on children's learning and psyche. This episode is show #1 in the continuing series of Common Core episodes. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/new-heights-show-on-education--4114185/support.

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MacKenzie sits down with her producer, Juliana, for a special behind-the-scenes episode- recorded live from her hotel room in West Palm Beach! They dive into the multi-city summer tour where MacKenzie's been meeting prospective students and families, unpack her fight to make this education model free through Charter School status, and examine why Alpha requires tuition.

On Wednesday DNI Tulsi Gabbard released new evidence in the Trump-Russia collusion hoax that did two things...

Listen to Stories of Survivors of the USS Drexler DD741Radio.NewHeightsEducation.org.Info@NewHeightsEducation.orgPlease consider liking, following, subscribing and sharing our show. Donations are welcomedBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/new-heights-show-on-education--4114185/support.

Listen to Stories of Survivors of the USS Drexler DD741Radio.NewHeightsEducation.org.Info@NewHeightsEducation.orgPlease consider liking, following, subscribing and sharing our show. Donations are welcomedBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/new-heights-show-on-education--4114185/support.

A lawsuit against an Oklahoma Catholic charter school is getting dropped,Oklahoma is reopening restaurants at state parks.A new event welcomes babies into the Oklahoma City Museum of Art.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Today is Monday, July 7. Here are some of the latest headlines from the Fargo, North Dakota area. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. For more news from throughout the day, visit InForum.com.

Our FLORIDA FOCUS continues but we're going MIDDLE SCHOOL with Sheri Vogle, the AD at Minneola Charter School. Sheri takes us on her Athletic Journey and also shares some cool Best Practices on this episode of The Educational AD Podcast!

Today on This Week In Moab, host Nath Kapoor talks to Rachel Wootton from the Moab Charter School about upcoming changes to their education system that are taking place this year. We also hear from Johanna Blanco from the City of Moab's planning and zoning department about the 2025 Moab Area Housing Survey that's out now. And we finish up with a quick overview on what's happening at the Grand County Fair this weekend. - Show Notes - - Moab Area Housing Survey https://maclt.notion.site/1f171dc2638481bda0b5fe4b735d5562

Turmoil among Indianapolis City-County Democrats continues following an investigation into allegations of sexual harassment and abuse in the mayor's office. A new charter school is set to open downtown next fall. A new initiative aims to bring healthy food to Indianapolis communities. Indiana's private school voucher program expanded more modestly this past school year, after frenetic expansion in earlier years. 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 Drew Daudelin, Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

Cynthia Rachel from A.P.P.L.E is back! AB 84 has passed the Assembly and is now headed to the State Senate. If signed into law, this bill could significantly impact our flex-based charter school model and the families we serve. Cynthia breaks down where the bill stands, clearly explains the recent updates, and shares how we can take meaningful action to ensure our voices are heard by our representatives. Don't miss this important conversation.Show Notes:A.P.P.L.E websiteA.P.P.L.E. Facebook PageCalifornia Legislature Position Letter PortalFind Your Senator

The third in the "unholy trinity” of religion clause cases from the current SCOTUS term. Liz and Rebecca discuss the case that sought to create the nation's first Catholic public charter school and the surprisingly early decision issued by a divided Court. They explain how this case came to be, what the oral arguments revealed, and the high stakes of the case for our public school system.  Background Opinion SCOTUSblog FFRF, AU, and ACLU amicus brief SCOTUSblog: “Supreme Court divided over approving first religious charter school”  NPR - “Supreme Court blocks creation of religious charter school in Oklahoma”  SCOTUSblog - “Split Supreme Court blocks first religious charter school in Oklahoma”    Check us out on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky, and X. Our website, we-dissent.org, has more information as well as episode transcripts.  

How is AI actually being used in classrooms today? Are teachers adopting it, or resisting it? And could software eventually replace traditional instruction entirely?In this episode of This Week in Consumer AI, a16z partners Justine Moore, Olivia Moore, and Zach Cohen explore one of the most rapidly evolving — and widely debated — frontiers in consumer technology: education.They unpack how generative AI is already reshaping educational workflows, enabling teachers to scale feedback, personalize curriculum, and reclaim time from administrative tasks. We also examine emerging consumer behavior — from students using AI for homework to parents exploring AI-led learning paths for their children. Resources:Find Olivia on X: https://x.com/omooretweetsFind Justine on X: https://x.com/venturetwinsFind Zach on X: https://x.com/zachcohen25 Stay Updated: Let us know what you think: https://ratethispodcast.com/a16zFind a16z on Twitter: https://twitter.com/a16zFind a16z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16zSubscribe on your favorite podcast app: https://a16z.simplecast.com/Follow our host: https://x.com/eriktorenbergPlease note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures.

In this episode, your host, Rebecca LaSavio, sits down with Stephanie Slade, the visionary founder behind the Northern California Homeschool Convention. Whether you're a seasoned homeschooler or just getting started, this conversation will open your eyes to the incredible value of homeschool conferences. From building community and discovering new resources to getting energized for the school year ahead, Stephanie shares why these events are much more than just vendor halls and workshops.Find out what's in store for this year's convention, including keynote speakers, new offerings, special sessions for new families, and more. If you've ever wondered whether attending a conference is worth your time, this episode will convince you it absolutely is.So grab your coffee, get comfy, and let's dive into a conversation that might just reshape your homeschool journey.Show Notes:Convention website: thenchc.usCoupon Code for $10 off ticket: SG2025

The High Court's unsigned opinion consists of one sentence: “The judgment is affirmed by an equally divided Court.” Constitutional expert, lawyer, author, pastor, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver discusses the important topics of the day with co-hosts and guests that impact life, liberty, and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org.

U.S. Representative André Carson is seeking information on how an Indiana military base could potentially be used as an immigration detention center. A former administrator of two now-closed Indiana virtual charter schools has agreed to plead guilty in a multi-million dollar fraud case. Indiana is bringing back A-to-F letter grades for schools – but what happens to schools that fail in the system?  A paramedic at IU Health is suing the hospital system, claiming he was harassed and retaliated against because of his sexual orientation. 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 Drew Daudelin, Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

This Week in Oklahoma Politics, KOSU's Michael Cross talks with Republican Political Consultant Neva Hill and Civic Leader Andy Moore about Governor Stitt signing a bill to reduce the top income tax bracket by .25%, a legal challenge coming to a new law restricting initiative petitions and the U.S. Supreme Court blocking a Catholic charter school in Oklahoma.The trio also discusses a waiver issued by parents and advocates for students to opt-out of materials championed by State Superintendent Ryan Walters and lawmakers providing a $100,000 bonus to prosecutors who a fighting an ongoing battle over tribal sovereignty.

On Thursday, the Supreme Court blocked a religious online charter school from obtaining public funding from the state of Oklahoma. In a 4–4 decision that Justice Amy Coney Barrett recused herself from, the court affirmed the Oklahoma Supreme Court's ruling that prevented St. Isidore of Seville — a Catholic online-only charter school in Oklahoma City — from receiving public funds. The court did not disclose how the justices voted in the case, only releasing a one-sentence opinion: “The judgment is affirmed by an equally divided Court.” Ad-free podcasts are here!Many listeners have been asking for an ad-free version of this podcast that they could subscribe to — and we finally launched it. You can go to ReadTangle.com to sign up!You can read today's podcast⁠ ⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠, our “Under the Radar” story ⁠here and today's “Have a nice day” story ⁠here⁠.Take the survey: What do you think of the Supreme Court's ruling? Let us know!Disagree? That's okay. My opinion is just one of many. Write in and let us know why, and we'll consider publishing your feedback.You can subscribe to Tangle by clicking here or drop something in our tip jar by clicking here. Our Executive Editor and Founder is Isaac Saul. Our Executive Producer is Jon Lall.This podcast was written by Isaac Saul and edited and engineered by Dewey Thomas. Music for the podcast was produced by Diet 75.Our newsletter is edited by Managing Editor Ari Weitzman, Senior Editor Will Kaback, Hunter Casperson, Kendall White, Bailey Saul, and Audrey Moorehead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we're talking about two Israeli Embassy staff members shot and killed in D.C.; the Supreme Court's split decision on religious charter schools; House Republicans passing President Trump's Tax bill; and other top news for Friday, May 23rd. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over Today. Please support our TPO sponsors! Upside: https://links.thepourover.org/Upside Cru: give.cru.org/pour LMNT: https://links.thepourover.org/LMNT_Podcast Student Life Application Study Bible: https://links.thepourover.org/SLASB_Pod Stress Less: https://links.thepourover.org/StressLess Platforms to Pillars: https://links.thepourover.org/PlatformstoPillars Subsplash: subsplash.com/tpo CSB: https://links.thepourover.org/CSB_podcast Field of Greens: FieldofGreens.com The Table Podcast: https://links.thepourover.org/TheTablePodcast

Preview Colleague Professor Epstein comments on Justice Elena Kagan's complaint that a faith-based charter school might advance a curriculum out of step with public school curriculums. More later. 1870 NEW ORLEANS

Subscribe for $5.99 a month to get bonus content most Mondays, bonus episodes every month, ad-free listening, access to the entire 800-episode archive, Discord access, and more: https://axismundi.supercast.com/ Dan discusses recent developments on the separation of church and state, focusing on the Oklahoma Catholic Charter School case and its split decision in the Supreme Court. He also analyzes the implications of Pete Hegseth's Christian prayer service at the Pentagon, highlighting concerns about religious liberty and the mixing of church and state. Additionally, the episode examines JD Vance's criticisms of Supreme Court chief Justice John Roberts and addresses ongoing tensions between the Trump administration and the judiciary. The script also touches on Trump's claims of white genocide in South Africa and the alleged evidence presented during a meeting with South African President Cyril Rama. The episode concludes with reflections on populist rhetoric and the role of evidence in shaping perceived truths. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/StraightWhiteJC Order Brad's book: https://bookshop.org/a/95982/9781506482163 Check out BetterHelp and use my code SWA for a great deal: www.betterhelp.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A small plane crashed into a San Diego neighborhood, setting about 15 homes on fire as well as vehicles. Authorities say that multiple people on that private plane are dead.U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday blocked a bid led by two Catholic dioceses to establish in Oklahoma the nation's first taxpayer-funded religious charter school in a major case involving religious rights in American education.The House of Representatives approved legislation to enact more of President Donald Trump's agenda, capping off weeks of negotiations and uncertainty within the House Republican conference. The House narrowly approved the bill in a party-line 215–214 vote.Two staff members of the Israeli Embassy in Washington were shot and killed on Wednesday evening while leaving an event at a Jewish museum in the city, with the suspect yelling, “free, free Palestine,” after he was arrested, police said. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar identified the victims as Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim. Lischinsky was a research assistant, while Milgrim organized visits and missions to Israel.

In this episode of The Learning Curve, co-hosts Alisha Searcy and U-Arkansas Prof. Albert Cheng, speak with Michael Duffy, President of GO Tutor Corps, a nonprofit dedicated to closing achievement gaps through high-dosage tutoring in low-income communities. Mr. Duffy shares insights from his distinguished career in public service and education reform, beginning in Massachusetts state government under Governor Bill Weld and later in Boston's charter school movement. He reflects on the influence of the book Reinventing Government and the 1993 Massachusetts Education Reform Act, which helped make the Bay State a national leader in K–12 outcomes. Mr. Duffy also discusses Boston's charter sector, its formative leaders, and how its successful model migrated to New York City, where he worked under Chancellor Joel Klein and Mayor Michael Bloomberg to scale innovation in public education. Now leading GO Tutor Corps, Duffy describes the organization's intensive, relationship-based tutoring model as a powerful tool for addressing pandemic-related learning loss. He offers lessons for policymakers and educators across the country seeking to improve equity and academic outcomes for students most in need.

The Dean's List with Host Dean Bowen – The Supreme Court examines whether St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School can retain its charter amid disputes over the Free Exercise and Establishment Clauses. With arguments over religious expression in public education and accusations of bias, the ruling could potentially reshape First Amendment enforcement and address internal constitutional conflicts.

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On October 20, 2023, the Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond sued the Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board for signing a contract with St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School, claiming that St. Isidore cannot participate in the charter school program because it is a religious school. The Oklahoma Supreme Court agreed, holding that the contract […]

On October 20, 2023, the Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond sued the Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board for signing a contract with St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School, claiming that St. Isidore cannot participate in the charter school program because it is a religious school. The Oklahoma Supreme Court agreed, holding that the contract […]

On October 20, 2023, the Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond sued the Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board for signing a contract with St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School, claiming that St. Isidore cannot participate in the charter school program because it is a religious school. The Oklahoma Supreme Court agreed, holding that the contract […]

Does the Constitution REQUIRE your taxpayer money to fund a charter school developed by the Catholic church?  The Supreme Court hears a case that could potentially green light the first faith-based charter school in the nation. Jenna breaks down the two sides, that each claim the other violates the U.S. Constitution. SUPPORT OUR MISSION: Love nonpartisan news? Want a bigger serving of the serious headlines?  Here's how you can become a SCOOP insider: https://www.scoop.smarthernews.com/get-the-inside-scoop/    Shop our gear!  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarthernews/  Website: https://smarthernews.com/  YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/smarthernews 

Does the First Amendment give a church the right to open a religious charter school? Or can states require that charter schools be secular, as part of the government's system of public education? The Justices wrestle with those questions in a case from Oklahoma, which could be a landmark ruling, with consequences for nearly four million students who now attend charters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A case in which the Court will decide (1) whether a privately owned and operated school's educational decisions are considered state action simply because the school has a contract with the state to provide free education to students, and (2) whether the First Amendment's Free Exercise Clause prohibits, or the Establishment Clause requires, a state to exclude religious schools from its charter-school program.