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What if the problems in public school weren't accidents? What if low literacy rates, changing math standards, social emotional learning, and ideological curriculum were all part of a plan that started over a hundred years ago?This week Cheryl sits down with Nicki Truesdell — a second generation homeschooler who has been in the homeschool world since 1983 and has been homeschooling her own five kids since the year 2000. Nicki is the author of Anyone Can Homeschool and Home Sweet Homeschool, and runs Knowledge Keeper's Bookstore where she reprints rare out-of-print American history books to get the real story back into people's hands.In this episode they break down three books every parent needs to read:The Underground History of American Education by John Taylor GattoCrimes of the Educators by Alex Newman and Sam BlumenfeldThe Marxification of Education by James LindsayYou'll learn how the American education system was deliberately redesigned in the early 1900s by the Rockefellers, Carnegie, and the Education Trust to produce workers instead of thinkers — and how that agenda is still playing out in classrooms today through critical pedagogy, SEL, Common Core, and lowered test standards.Nicki also shares how she homeschooled as a single mom, why she believes homeschooling is the capitalist form of education, and how homeschool parents are learning the real version of American history right alongside their kids.If you've ever wondered whether pulling your kids out of school was the right call — this episode will remove any doubt.Connect with Nicki -- ⁠YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nickitruesdell1 Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nicki-truesdell-podcast/id1798330030Homeschool 101⁠ https://nickitruesdell.com/homeschool-101/ ⁠Homeschool Consultations⁠ https://nickitruesdell.com/homeschool-consulting/ ⁠  Get her books:⁠Anyone Can Homeschool⁠ on Amazon, Kindle, and Audible! https://amzn.to/4fnSWs8Home Sweet Homeschool on Amazon and Kindle https://amzn.to/4qY4zMbKnowledge Keepers Bookstore: https://knowledgekeepersbookstore.com/ FARM FOOD FREEDOM Event: https://maxkane.com/eventsResources from Cheryl:

Stay connected with us at americangroundradio.com, on Facebook, and Instagram. You're listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for May 13, 2026. We open with the China story that keeps getting bigger — the day after we covered the Arcadia, California mayor who pleaded guilty to acting as a Chinese Communist Party agent, a man named Lou John Wang was convicted in New York City for operating a secret Chinese police station — kidnapping dissidents, pressuring critics of the CCP, and running what amounts to a foreign government's law enforcement operation on American soil. We connect it to Trump and Rubio's diplomatic trip to Beijing, explain what China's secret police stations actually do, and make the case that China's infiltration of American life — through supply chains, universities, real estate near military bases, and now city halls and police stations — is unlike anything any hostile nation has ever accomplished inside our borders. We ask the question every American should be asking — how much access has the Chinese Communist Party already built while we were telling ourselves economics and national security were separate conversations? In our Top 3 Things You Need to Know, President Trump landed in Beijing with a delegation that included Elon Musk, Tim Cook, Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg, and NVIDIA CEO Jensen Wang — arriving to a red carpet welcome and plans to push for Chinese market access for U.S. businesses. Then the U.S. Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the Federal Reserve on a 54-45 vote — with Democrat John Fetterman the only crossover — signaling future interest rate cuts that sent equity markets surging. And Salem Communications — home to Hugh Hewitt, Joe Piscopo, Charlie Kirk, Mike Gallagher, and American Ground Radio partnerships in New York, D.C., and the Salem Podcast Network — has been acquired by Waterstone in a deal CEO David Santrella says will accelerate the company's faith-forward mission for years to come. Our American Mama Teri Netterville joins us to talk about country singer Eric Church's commencement speech at North Carolina — which she calls the single greatest commencement speech she has ever heard. Using the six strings of a guitar as his framework, Church walked graduates through faith as the foundational low E string, family as the A string, their life partner as the D string at the heart of the instrument, ambition and resilience on the G string, community on the B string — where he urged graduates to put down roots, volunteer, and build the thing their community needs even if the internet never sees it — and individual greatness on the high E string, the thinnest string most easily bent by outside pressure. We walk through every string and explain why this speech deserves to be heard by every graduating class in America. We dig deep into a new Harvard, Stanford, and Dartmouth report called From Learning Recession to Learning Recovery — which identifies a nationwide decline in student achievement in math and reading that began in 2013 and was just as severe before the pandemic as during it. The researchers blame social media. We disagree. We connect the timeline directly to Common Core — the untested, nationally imposed educational standards pushed by the Gates Foundation and adopted by 46 states by 2013 — that confused children, baffled parents who could no longer help with math homework, and produced exactly the results you'd expect from conducting a nationwide experiment on children with no prior testing. And we note that Louisiana — which abandoned Common Core's methodology and adopted the Science of Reading — now leads the nation in educational improvement. We also cover the DOJ's settlement with PayPal over their $530 million Economic Opportunity Fund — a 2020 program that tied eligibility explicitly to race and national origin in violation of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act. We make the case that you cannot achieve fairness by creating an unfair system, and that civil rights laws were designed to stop discrimination — not rebrand it. We also dig into Senator Tommy Tuberville's proposal to establish English as the official language of American schools — and make the case that a shared language is not about race, it's about unity, assimilation, and the Tower of Babel. For our Bright Spot, a Marine veteran with a concealed carry permit in Massachusetts was already going car to car helping people escape and exchanging fire with an active shooter on Memorial Drive in Cambridge before police arrived. The shooter — who had previously been given half the recommended prison sentence for shooting at cops in 2020 — was stopped before anyone was killed. Nobody's covering this story. We are. We also note that Rudy Giuliani has recovered from pneumonia, left the hospital after being on a ventilator and in the ICU, and remind listeners that God is not finished with us until He says so. And we close with Logan, Cody, and Brody — three high schoolers in Cooper City, Florida who pulled over to help a man they thought had a flat tire and discovered he was having a heart attack. They called 911. Emergency crews arrived. Diego survived. His son said, God didn't send angels with wings. He sent those boys. May your pursuit of happiness bring you joy. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, visit AmericanGroundRadio.com, and join the conversation at 866-AGR-1776!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedian and podcast host Tom Kelly continues his Massapequa School Board interview series with current board member and candidate Cheryl Lepre. - Recorded at Paradise Studios in Massapequa, Long Island, this long-form conversation covers: - The "Save the Chief" lawsuit Taxpayer money and school budgets COVID and mask policy fallout Anonymous Facebook politics Transgender locker room controversy Universal Pre-K Education, AI & vocational training Why Massapequa has become a national political flashpoint And whether local politics has become too mean This episode focuses heavily on tone, community identity, and what Cheryl Lepre believes keeps Massapequa schools successful. - ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 1:19 – "Anyone who runs for school board is either crazy or a career politician" 1:41 – Cheryl explains her 7 years on the school board 1:58 – Why she continues to run for reelection 2:15 – PTA volunteer work & helping Boy Scouts become Eagle Scouts 2:43 – Tom asks if national politics have taken over local school boards

Today from SDPB: A state education panel approves major changes to how math is taught in South Dakota, while the value of assets stored in South Dakota trusts exceeds $900 billion.

Our education is in decline. Lawmakers and other education leaders are lying about the use of Common Core curriculae. In fact, some of them intentionally want our schools and students to fail. That's what Charles Tuttle, a candidate for Superintendent of Public Schools, had to say on this episode of Plain Talk. "We've got a a major decline in our educational system. The direction hasn't changed," he claimed. "I think it's intentional," he continued, going on to say that he thinks "we've got a some that said when common core came in that they were going to dumb our kids down." Somewhat paradoxically, Tuttle said that school districts are spending too much money, but also that the state isn't investing enough. "We have the money. The state is not poor when it comes to money," he said. "So there should be no reason why we cannot fund every school in North Dakota. It says right in the constitution, the legislative assembly shall provide for a uniform system of free public schools throughout the state." He pointed to the school lunch debt that some schools carry as an example of something that should be the state's responsibility. So does that mean he supports a ballot measure that will likely appear on the November ballot to have the state cover the costs of school meals? Not necessarily. "The problem I have with that...is it goes in the constitution," he said, noting that the measure would be an amendment to the state constituiton and not statute. Also on this episode, me and guest co-host Erin Oban talk about Measure 1 on the June ballot, which would implement a single-subject requirement for constituitonal amendments proposed by ballot measure or the Legislature, and the controversy around the arrest of polarizing political organizer Jerol Gohrick, who is facing two felony counts of terrorizing after an altercation with a work crew operating on his land. If you want to participate in Plain Talk, just give us a call or text at 701-587-3141. It's super easy — leave your message, tell us your name and where you're from, and we might feature it on an upcoming episode. To subscribe to Plain Talk, search for the show wherever you get your podcasts or use one of the links below. Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Pocket Casts | Episode Archive

Our education is in decline. Lawmakers and other education leaders are lying about the use of Common Core curriculae. In fact, some of them intentionally want our schools and students to fail. That's what Charles Tuttle, a candidate for Superintendent of Public Schools, had to say on this episode of Plain Talk. "We've got a a major decline in our educational system. The direction hasn't changed," he claimed. "I think it's intentional," he continued, going on to say that he thinks "we've got a some that said when common core came in that they were going to dumb our kids down." Somewhat paradoxically, Tuttle said that school districts are spending too much money, but also that the state isn't investing enough. "We have the money. The state is not poor when it comes to money," he said. "So there should be no reason why we cannot fund every school in North Dakota. It says right in the constitution, the legislative assembly shall provide for a uniform system of free public schools throughout the state." He pointed to the school lunch debt that some schools carry as an example of something that should be the state's responsibility. So does that mean he supports a ballot measure that will likely appear on the November ballot to have the state cover the costs of school meals? Not necessarily. "The problem I have with that...is it goes in the constitution," he said, noting that the measure would be an amendment to the state constituiton and not statute. Also on this episode, me and guest co-host Erin Oban talk about Measure 1 on the June ballot, which would implement a single-subject requirement for constituitonal amendments proposed by ballot measure or the Legislature, and the controversy around the arrest of polarizing political organizer Jerol Gohrick, who is facing two felony counts of terrorizing after an altercation with a work crew operating on his land.

In this episode of the Homeschool Your Kids podcast, host Jae sits down with Dr. Aditya Nagrath, the founder of Elephant Learning Mathematics Academy and author of Treating Mathematics Anxiety. They explore the startling reality that many children enter kindergarten unprepared for the math curriculum due to a gap in language and vocabulary. Dr. Nagrath explains why viewing math as a language rather than just a set of rules can transform a childs confidence and performance.You will learn about the basketball analogy for learning math, the importance of conceptual understanding over rote memorization, and how the Elephant Learning app helps students from age two through algebra. Dr. Nagrath also shares his personal wellness routine and offers three essential tips for parents to help their children succeed in mathematics. Whether your child is just starting out or struggling with high school algebra, this conversation provides a roadmap for building a strong mathematical foundation.Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adityanagrath/Website: https://www.elephantlearning.com/Dr. Nagrath helps students overcome mathematics anxiety. Aditya is the creator and founder of Elephant Learning Mathematics Academy which helps students learn years of mathematics over the course of a few months using their system just 10 minutes per day, 3 days per week.With a PhD in Mathematics & Computer Sciences, Dr. Nagrath has spent over 30 years in industry as a software engineer, author, leader, speaker, and serial entrepreneur working on everything from atomic clocks to iOS and Android apps to Amazon's Kindle Fire. As the Founder of Elephant Head Software, which won the prestigious JD Edwards Innovation Award in 2015, he has also done software projects for Pearson, Verizon, Telefonica, JD Edwards (Oracle), and other billion dollar companies.Chapters0:00 Intro and Guest Introduction2:50 The Gap in Kindergarten Math Readiness5:45 Understanding Math as a Language8:30 Algebra 2 vs Financial Literacy11:15 Overcoming Math Anxiety and the Basketball Analogy15:00 Common Core and Conceptual Understanding18:45 How Elephant Learning Accelerates Progress22:00 Filling Gaps from Preschool to Algebra25:15 Self-Care and Routines for Success27:30 Three Key Takeaways for ParentsCheck out more resources for your homeschooling journey and dont forget to subscribe for more expert interviews. Visit elephantlearning.com to see how you can support your childs math journey today.#homeschooling #mathhelp #mathanxiety #education #elephantlearning

We discuss what has changed in institutional firearms standards and training over the last 50 years. We no longer have Frank Hamers and Jelly Bryces among us. Has the training changed, or have the people?Host: Matt LandfairPanel:Jordan!Doug DeatonMark FrickeFrank GrothDavid SimerlySteve ShieldsWarren WilsonEpisode sponsor-High Desert Cartridge- https://highdesertcartridge.com/Our Patreon can be found here:https://www.patreon.com/PrimaryandSecondaryPrimary & Secondary:Website: https://primaryandsecondary.com/Facebook:https://facebook.com/primaryandsecondary/Forum:https://primaryandsecondary.com/forumComplete Audio Podcasts:https://spreaker.com/show/primary-secondary-podcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/primary-secondary-podcast--2585240/support.

E. Ray Moore is founder and president of the Board of Exodus Mandate, a project of Frontline Ministries which focuses on prayer, revival and Christian Education. He is a retired Army Reserve Chaplain retiring as Lt. Colonel in 1999 and was awarded the Bronze Star for service in Gulf War I. He is author of the book, Let my Children Go. He has also co-authored with his wife, The Promise of Jonadab: Building a Christian Family Legacy in a Time of Cultural Decline. He is also one of the executive producers of the 2011 award-winning film, IndoctriNation: Public Schools and the Decline of Christianity in America and executive producer of Escaping Common Core: Setting Our Children Free. Scripture gives fathers the mandate to raise their children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. This includes the education of children, with many parents choosing to home educate. The result is that home schooling is growing in significant fashion. Secular forces are noticing and push-back is taking place as school districts, and even state legislatures, are increasingly viewing parents in an adversarial way, wanting them out of the education process. Connecticut House Bill 5468 is one such example. It would require registration with the local school district, mandate curriculum aligned with state standards and maintaining detailed student portfolios documenting academic progress. Other related points discussed include: What happened to "Common Core"? Is it dead? How can the church get engaged with the effort to help home schooling? Should a Christian run for a public school board position or not? What are the four main reasons why people home school their children?

E. Ray Moore is founder and president of the Board of Exodus Mandate, a project of Frontline Ministries which focuses on prayer, revival and Christian Education. He is a retired Army Reserve Chaplain retiring as Lt. Colonel in 1999 and was awarded the Bronze Star for service in Gulf War I. He is author of the book, Let my Children Go. He has also co-authored with his wife, The Promise of Jonadab: Building a Christian Family Legacy in a Time of Cultural Decline. He is also one of the executive producers of the 2011 award-winning film, IndoctriNation: Public Schools and the Decline of Christianity in America and executive producer of Escaping Common Core: Setting Our Children Free. Scripture gives fathers the mandate to raise their children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. This includes the education of children, with many parents choosing to home educate. The result is that home schooling is growing in significant fashion. Secular forces are noticing and push-back is taking place as school districts, and even state legislatures, are increasingly viewing parents in an adversarial way, wanting them out of the education process. Connecticut House Bill 5468 is one such example. It would require registration with the local school district, mandate curriculum aligned with state standards and maintaining detailed student portfolios documenting academic progress. Other related points discussed include: What happened to "Common Core"? Is it dead? How can the church get engaged with the effort to help home schooling? Should a Christian run for a public school board position or not? What are the four main reasons why people home school their children?

Send a textThis week on the DeRP, Pastor Matt shares the stuff that didn't make it into this morning's sermon, public education is solved, Aubrey thanks East Lake High School for her moderately improved social skills, Generation Z therapeutically rages against against "Common Core," the host crew reviews the $1,800 Balenciaga "Limited Edition Trash Bag," space station oxygen fees are on the rise, and the Heritage UMC Metaverse Campus does not have much support among the DeRP gang at the moment.

Eli discusses the rush to ban social media for under-16s and examines stronger evidence that school structures and heavy homework drive youth distress. Eli Stark Elster makes the case for autonomy, free play, and targeted fixes over blanket bans and digital IDs.• correlation versus causation in mental health research• consistent seasonal suicide patterns tied to school terms• shortcomings of screen‑time metrics and “true‑ish” narratives• Haidt's claims, wins on free play, and policy contradictions• autonomy as a developmental need across human societies• moral panics, helicopter norms, and shrinking kid freedom• targeted regulation of algorithms over platform bans• 2012 shifts: Common Core, homework spikes, and stress• reforms: less homework, more recess, later start times• alternatives like Sudbury‑style learner‑led environments• why evidence, not vibes, should guide child policyQuestions or suggestions? Email podcast@fsu.nz.If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and consider sharing the podcast with others.Support the showhttps://www.fsu.nz/https://x.com/NZFreeSpeechhttps://www.instagram.com/freespeechnz/https://www.tiktok.com/@freespeechunionnz

Send a textIn this two-part conversation, pediatrician Dr. Jessica Hochman talks with psychologist and play researcher Dr. Peter Gray about what kids actually need to grow into healthy, capable, well-adjusted adults — and why modern childhood is drifting in the opposite direction.In Part 1 we talk about why modern school has become such a major source of stress for kids — and what parents can do when changing schools isn't realistic. Dr. Gray shares what he learned studying graduates of a self-directed school model, why curiosity matters more than pressure, and how to support kids at home without turning evenings into “more school.”Part 2 is all about play + independence — and why they're essential for raising confident, capable kids.Your Child is Normal is the trusted podcast for parents, pediatricians, and child health experts who want smart, nuanced conversations about raising healthy, resilient kids. Hosted by Dr. Jessica Hochman — a board-certified practicing pediatrician — the show combines evidence-based medicine, expert interviews, and real-world parenting advice to help listeners navigate everything from sleep struggles to mental health, nutrition, screen time, and more. Follow Dr Jessica Hochman:Instagram: @AskDrJessica and Tiktok @askdrjessicaYouTube channel: Ask Dr Jessica If you are interested in placing an ad on Your Child Is Normal click here or fill out our interest form.-For a plant-based, USDA Organic certified vitamin supplement, check out : Llama Naturals Vitamin and use discount code: DRJESSICA20-To test your child's microbiome and get recommendations, check out: Tiny Health using code: DRJESSICA The information presented in Ask Dr Jessica is for general educational purposes only. She does not diagnose medical conditi...

​​Two common issues in churches tend to show up together, even though at first glance they don't feel related at all: first engagement steps and physical capacity. On the surface, they sound like two completely different problems. But, in reality, they're way more connected than most leaders realize. You can't grow sustainably if you're not engaging people well, and you can't engage people well if you don't have the space to serve them. These are two of the most common barriers we see; however, the good news is that these have proven solutions.  We're wrapping up our series on Five Common Core Issues in Churches by talking about revitalizing your playbook for first engagement steps, getting ahead of your capacity limits and thinking strategically to support health and growth in these areas.    This Episode is Sponsored by Planning Center Planning Center is software designed to help churches help people. With multiple tools in one connected platform, you can stay organized, communicate with your team, and create meaningful ways to connect with your congregation. Start for free at planningcenter.com—pay only for what you need, and cancel anytime.   Join the Conversation on Social Media We use hashtag #unstuckchurch on X and on Instagram. 

On this week's episode of The Learning Curve, co-hosts Alisha Searcy of the Center for Strong Public Schools and Mary Tamer of MassPotential speak with Dr. Richard Phelps, the author of Pioneer Institute's recent paper, Post-MCAS Assessments and Accountability in Massachusetts, to unpack the past, present, and future of K-12 accountability in the Commonwealth. Looking back at the 1993 Massachusetts Education Reform Act (MERA), Dr. Phelps explores how rigorous academic standards and the original MCAS testing system helped propel Massachusetts to the top of national and international rankings in reading, math, and science. Phelps explains how Massachusetts' 2010 adoption of Common Core national standards and the shift away from the original MCAS framework led to a dramatic decline in academic performance on NAEP after 2011. Shifting to today, Dr. Phelps discusses the implications of the 2024 ballot initiative that eliminated MCAS as a high school graduation requirement. He outlines the major takeaways from Post-MCAS Assessments and Accountability in Massachusetts, including recommendations for statewide end-of-course exams, as well as the weaknesses of portfolio assessments. He underscores why strong, independent academic oversight is essential in a post-MCAS landscape. He advocates reinstating an independent Office of Educational Quality and Accountability to deliver transparent, data-driven evaluations of school districts and ensure Massachusetts maintains high academic expectations for all students.

Churches everywhere, no matter the size, are struggling with this: the lack of a deep leadership bench.  One of the most common pain points we see in churches is not having enough leaders in the pipeline. This puts them in a constant reactive mode, often filling positions out of desperation rather than developing leaders intentionally. New leaders don't identify themselves; you won't drift into success here. You have to be intentional to take the time to work on your leadership bench. We'll show you how. In part two of our series, "Five Common Core Issues in Churches," Sean and Amy talk about the symptoms of a shallow leadership bench, how to build out a leadership development framework and what to start (and stop) doing if this issue sounds familiar to you.   This Episode is Sponsored by Planning Center Planning Center is software designed to help churches help people. With multiple tools in one connected platform, you can stay organized, communicate with your team, and create meaningful ways to connect with your congregation. Start for free at planningcenter.com—pay only for what you need, and cancel anytime.   Join the Conversation on Social Media We use hashtag #unstuckchurch on X and on Instagram. 

Environmentalism is a precursor to mass casualties. Plus, states implementing normal curricula in school are outperforming schools still stuck in Common Core methods.

Ben, Woods, and Paul are here for you on a Friday-Friday! We start the show with a little foreplay as the show wishes a very happy 8th birthday to Beau Woods, and the guys also discuss their sad attempt at Common Core math before the show. Then we set the menu for what we've got planned on today's program before the guys talk some Padres baseball and discuss some updates yesterday on the Padres sale, and the team also reportedly signed Leondro Cedeño to a minor league contract. Listen here!

After serving more than 750 churches, we've noticed a clear pattern: No matter the size, style, or model, many churches wrestle with a similar set of challenges. They show up in different ways, but the root issues are surprisingly common across the board. That's good news for pastors and ministry leaders—because if the challenges are common, the solutions can be too. You're not alone. And you're not the first church to navigate these obstacles. In this series, we're taking a closer look at five of the most common challenges that consistently show up in our work with churches, starting with the strategy issues.  In this episode, Amy and Sean talk about strategies to reach your mission field and strategies for financial health.    This Episode is Sponsored by Planning Center Planning Center is software designed to help churches help people. With multiple tools in one connected platform, you can stay organized, communicate with your team, and create meaningful ways to connect with your congregation. Start for free at planningcenter.com—pay only for what you need, and cancel anytime.   Join the Conversation on Social Media We use hashtag #unstuckchurch on X and on Instagram.   

I'm re-releasing this episode because it's still one of my all-time favorites—and honestly, one of the conversations that stayed with me long after we hit stop on the recording. In this episode, I'm joined by Kiri Jorgensen, a former public school teacher in rural Montana and mom of four. Kiri shares what she saw changing inside the school system—from Common Core and high-stakes testing to increasing bureaucracy—and why her family chose to homeschool their youngest child after experiencing both public school and homeschooling.We also get practical: Kiri explains a simple framework that helps parents homeschool with confidence—separating “learning” (reading, writing, math) from “learning about” (curiosity-led unit studies). She shares her favorite strategy (the “curiosity jar”) to turn your child's questions into meaningful learning without recreating school at home.Finally, Kiri talks about her work as the founder of Chicken Scratch Books, a publisher creating clean, traditional middle grade fiction for families who want books they can trust.In this episode, we cover:Why Kiri left teaching and what she noticed shifting in schoolsCommon Core, testing pressure, and how it affects classroomsWhy homeschooling can take less time and lead to deeper learningThe “curiosity jar” method for interest-led homeschoolingBuilding lifelong learners and confident, capable kidsChicken Scratch Books and choosing better middle grade readsGuest: Kiri Jorgensen Website: chickenscratchbooks.comFollow the show, leave a review, and share this episode with a parent who needs reassurance today.Mentioned in today's episode: 

“This is a book about my life, about admitting ‘I was wrong,' and about how important it is to say it out loud,” is how our guest today, Diane Ravitch, begins her 2025 memoir, An Education: How I Changed My Mind About Schools and Almost Everything Else.What follows is her incredible life's journey spanning nearly nine decades, from learning to write as a left-hander using a quill pen at her Texas public school to becoming one of the most influential leaders of the modern conservative American education reform movement. Having spent the first half of her professional life in education policy advocating for national standards, testing, and accountability reform alongside charter schools and so-called school choice programs; as a founder of Thomas B. Fordham Institute, Assistant Secretary of Education during the George HW Bush administration, and serving on the board of the National Assessment for Educational Progress or NAEP (the “gold standard” of achievement assessments), however, as the opening quote reveals, after seeing this vision of education reform in action, she very publicly changed her mind about all of it.‍Diane has now spent the last 15 years vigorously challenging the same education reform movement she helped build. Co-founding the Network for Public Education, and writing several best-selling books critical of testing, corporate influence in education policy, and privatization. “We must have a more generous, contemporary vision of public schools and what they can be,” she writes. “I will use whatever time I have to fight for the ideals I believe in, to love the people who mean the most to me, to do whatever I can to strengthen democracy in my beloved country, and to advance the common good.”An Education: How I Changed My Mind About Schools and Almost Everything Else (Columbia University Press)

Joe talks about the unraveling Common Core nonsense, the new Vance baby, President Trump showing off the victories of year 1, and plenty more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured  If you thought “kids who can't read good” was a joke, welcome to reality: top universities are admitting freshmen who can't do basic middle-school math. UC San Diego incoming cohorts scored shockingly low on Common Core items — single-digit success for some grade levels — and many placed into remedial classes despite AP math transcripts and A-minuses. This rant peels back the curtain on broken K–12 preparation, dumbed-down admissions, and prestige rankings that reward enrollment over competence. Show me your work — because right now our colleges are letting students graduate without one.

In this episode of Literacy Talks, we sit down with Viv Ramakrishnan, founder of Project Read AI, to explore the intersection of artificial intelligence, pedagogy, and equity in literacy instruction. Viv shares his journey from teacher to tech innovator, the surprising limits of AI in decoding language, and how real-time, research-based tools are being designed with teachers—and students—at the center.SHOW NOTESResources Mentioned in This EpisodeProject Read AI Viv Ramakrishnan's platform offering AI-powered tools for literacy instruction. Tools include:Decodable Text Generator – Generates decodable stories aligned to various phonics scope and sequences.Fluency Passage Generator – Creates passages by grade level, aligned to readability research.Comprehension Question Generator – Builds questions aligned to Common Core or Florida B.E.S.T. standards.Decodable Games Generator – Generates literacy-based games like bingo and rolling reads.Assessment Planning Portal – Streamlines data collection and lesson planning based on encoding assessments.Student Tutor Tool – Provides real-time decoding and fluency practice based on individualized needs.The Reading League Conference: Where Viv presented key insights into AI and literacy.SPACHE Readability Study – Used to align fluency passages with grade-level readability.

What if the test gatekeeping college admissions was designed to celebrate—not undermine—your classical education? Discover how one alternative is changing the game for homeschoolers and classical students across America. In this milestone episode, Robert Bortins sits down with Soren Schwab (VP of Partnerships) and Noah Tyler (CFO) from the Classical Learning Test to celebrate 10 years of offering an alternative to the College Board's monopoly. The conversation opens with a stunning revelation: after hiring David Coleman—the chief architect of Common Core—in 2015, the College Board transformed the SAT so dramatically that its longest reading passage is now between 25-125 words. That's literally the length of a tweet. This is what "college readiness" has become. The CLT offers something radically different: Instead of politically biased content and tweet-length passages, students engage with C.S. Lewis, Aristotle, Dickens, and Abraham Lincoln. Parents report their children actually asking to read more after encountering authors on the test—something that would never happen with the SAT or ACT. And because homeschoolers can take it from home through video proctoring, test anxiety is significantly reduced. What You'll Learn: How homeschoolers went from "a little weird" to the most sought-after students on college campuses The expansion story: from garage startup to 320+ accepting universities and recognition in 15 states Legislative victories breaking the College Board's monopoly in Florida, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, Texas, and beyond The exciting announcement about "Enduring Course Exams"—CLT's alternative to AP, starting with humanities subjects where the College Board's ideological capture is most egregious   Resources: https://www.cltexam.com/   This episode of Refining Rhetoric is sponsored by: Classical Conversations Alumni Network Classical Conversations launched its Alumni Network in May 2025, creating the first comprehensive platform for CC graduates and parents to stay connected beyond Challenge IV. Discover job opportunities, network with fellow alumni, and access exclusive content featuring CC success stories. Learn more at https://ccalumni.network/ and join the community that's empowering CC alumni and parents to connect, thrive, and inspire through their shared legacy of Christian, classical education.

In Part 2 of this conversation, John Arthur joins conservative teacher and Utah State School Board Member Cole Kelley to discuss SEL and DEI, educational equity vs. equality of opportunity, systemic racism, federal authority vs. state autonomy, and even a little Common Core.

The American school system was built to measure performance but at what cost? In this Follow Up episode, Dr. Mona sits down with Lauren Smith, a former educator and nationally certified school psychologist, to unpack how our current approach to education fuels anxiety, burnout, and perfectionism in kids. They dive into the ripple effects of over-testing, constant competition, and the push to perform that begins as early as kindergarten. From standardized tests to college rankings, the conversation explores how a culture obsessed with metrics is stealing creativity, rest, and joy from learning — and what real change could look like. In this episode, we discuss: Why kids are more anxious than ever about school and grades How over-testing and Common Core shape classroom pressure The downstream effects of perfectionism on teens and college students How teacher burnout connects to testing culture What other countries are doing differently — and better Why “slowing down” might be the most radical educational reform Want more? Listen to the full, original episode. Our podcasts are also now on YouTube. If you prefer a video podcast with closed captioning, check us out there and ⁠subscribe to PedsDocTalk⁠. Get trusted pediatric advice, relatable parenting insights, and evidence-based tips delivered straight to your inbox—join thousands of parents who rely on the PDT newsletter to stay informed, supported, and confident. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠! And don't forget to follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠@pedsdoctalkpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram—our new space just for parents looking for real talk and real support. We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on the ⁠PedsDocTalk Podcast Sponsorships⁠ page of the website.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Right-wing Christian journalist Mary Brooke tries quoting Satansplain for her wild conspiracy theories about Satanism, furries, and Charlie Kirk. Meanwhile, equally annoying left-wing people are throwing fits over a politically incorrect video of Anton LaVey. Satansplain addresses both, along with answering listener mail about the previous two episodes of Satansplain, a reiteration on Satanism and politics, reflections on the landmark Satanism podcast Satanism Today, and also something the herd calls a tool of the Devil himself: mathematics. Support Satansplain: https://satansplain.locals.com/support 00:00 - Intro 01:20 - On episodes 99 and 100 08:21 - Yes, Magister Bill is political. The Church of Satan is not, and for good reasons. 13:58 - Satanecdote: Mary Brooke's bizarre "furries + Satanism" obsession 31:24 - People Who Knew Anton LaVey 33:41 - Speak of the Devil "racist" clip 42:57 - William Seabrook book 43:57 - Questions about math 50:58 - Tips for Skill Improvement 54:49 - Answering More Math Questions 58:32 - Satanism Today (Magister David Harris' podcast)

The American school system was built to measure performance but at what cost? In this Follow Up episode, Dr. Mona sits down with Lauren Smith, a former educator and nationally certified school psychologist, to unpack how our current approach to education fuels anxiety, burnout, and perfectionism in kids. They dive into the ripple effects of over-testing, constant competition, and the push to perform that begins as early as kindergarten. From standardized tests to college rankings, the conversation explores how a culture obsessed with metrics is stealing creativity, rest, and joy from learning — and what real change could look like. In this episode, we discuss: Why kids are more anxious than ever about school and grades How over-testing and Common Core shape classroom pressure The downstream effects of perfectionism on teens and college students How teacher burnout connects to testing culture What other countries are doing differently — and better Why “slowing down” might be the most radical educational reform Want more? Listen to the full, original episode. Our podcasts are also now on YouTube. If you prefer a video podcast with closed captioning, check us out there and ⁠subscribe to PedsDocTalk⁠. Get trusted pediatric advice, relatable parenting insights, and evidence-based tips delivered straight to your inbox—join thousands of parents who rely on the PDT newsletter to stay informed, supported, and confident. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠! And don't forget to follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠@pedsdoctalkpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram—our new space just for parents looking for real talk and real support. We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on the ⁠PedsDocTalk Podcast Sponsorships⁠ page of the website.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the second half of our Common Core mini-series, we're turning our attention to ELA. Reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language all show up in the standards, but what do they actually expect of your child? In this episode, we'll break down how Common Core ELA is organized, how to interpret the standards across grade levels, and how to use them to guide your homeschool reading and writing instruction. Whether you're choosing a curriculum or building your own, this episode will help you teach ELA with more clarity and confidence. Find Secular Curriculum with our Resource Selector https://www.homeschool-together.com/secular-resources Support The Podcast If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast: https://homeschooltogether.gumroad.com/l/support Consider Leaving Us A Review If you have a quick moment, please consider leaving a review on iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homeschool-together-podcast/id1526685583 Show Notes Common Core - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CommonCore Common Core ELA - https://www.thecorestandards.org/ELA-Literacy/ Washington State ELA Standards - https://ospi.k12.wa.us/student-success/resources-subject-area/english-language-arts Mike Mattos video - https://youtu.be/SL50Sf7eY?si=WDI7-tqPSvr-t4sp Gameschooling - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamificationof_learning Connect with us Website: http://www.homeschool-together.com/ Store: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/homeschooltogether Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/homeschooltogetherpodcast/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/homeschooltogetherpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/hs_together The Gameschool Co-Op: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gameschoolcoop/ Email: homeschooltogetherpodcast@gmail.com

Common Core math has a reputation, but what does it actually say? In this first of two episodes on Common Core, we're digging into the math standards to help homeschool parents understand what's expected and how to make sense of the structure. We'll show you how to interpret the standard codes, translate the language into plain English, and use the goals as a springboard for meaningful, hands-on math learning at home. Whether your state follows Common Core or not, this is a practical guide for teaching with confidence. Find Secular Curriculum with our Resource Selector https://www.homeschool-together.com/secular-resources Support The Podcast If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast: https://homeschooltogether.gumroad.com/l/support Consider Leaving Us A Review If you have a quick moment, please consider leaving a review on iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homeschool-together-podcast/id1526685583 Show Notes Common Core - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CommonCore Common Core Math - https://www.thecorestandards.org/Math/ Washington State Math Standards - https://ospi.k12.wa.us/student-success/resources-subject-area/mathematics/mathematics-k-12-learning-standards Mike Mattos video - https://youtu.be/SL50Sf7eY?si=WDI7-tqPSvr-t4sp NGSS Standards - https://www.nextgenscience.org/ Math Mammoth - https://www.mathmammoth.com/ Singapore Math - https://www.singaporemath.com/ Right Start Math - https://rightstartmath.com/ Odin (card game) - https://amzn.to/3K0Lbgs Khan Academy - https://www.khanacademy.org/ IXL - https://www.ixl.com/ Gameschooling - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamificationof_learning Connect with us Website: http://www.homeschool-together.com/ Store: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/homeschooltogether Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/homeschooltogetherpodcast/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/homeschooltogetherpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/hs_together The Gameschool Co-Op: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gameschoolcoop/ Email: homeschooltogetherpodcast@gmail.com

    Slam The Gavel welcomes Senator Tammy Nichols from Idaho to the podcast. Senator Nichols (district 10) is a mother to five children. When she and other parents noticed an issue with Common Core in the school districts. That is when she started speaking to Representatives and Legislature, working with other organizations, then decided she should run for office. She also noticed a disconnect between the people and government. "People are supposed to be part of the process," states Senator Nichols.   Senator Nichols talked about the task force in Idaho regarding family court. She was hearing from parents who were telling their stories and experiences in family court. These were professional parents; veterans, nurses, (parents with no criminal records) with egregious family court stories. More people started reaching out.      We discussed their mind-blowing testimonies and the patterns that are affecting the process. Also, how a parent will spend years and hundreds of thousands of dollars to get their child back.      This was started as Arizona had started a task force as well. Idaho followed suit. This is a national issue that is taking place. Utah did a re-vamp on child custody issues last year. There are very concerning issues regarding the courts such as no oversight. Not a podcast to be missed.To Reach Senator Tammy Nichols: nicholsforidaho@gmail.com (survey is there)Supportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)Maryann Petri: dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.comhttps://www.tiktok.com/@maryannpetriFacebook:  https://www.youtube.com/@slamthegavelpodcasthostmar5536Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guitarpeace/Pinterest: Slam The Gavel Podcast/@guitarpeaceLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryann-petri-62a46b1ab/  YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@slamthegavelpodcasthostmar5536  Twitter https://x.com/PetriMaryannEzlegalsuit.com   https://ko-fi.com/maryannpetrihttps://www.zazzle.com/store/slam_the_gavel/about*DISCLAIMER* The use of this information is at the viewer/user's own risk. Not financial, medical nor legal advice as the content on this podcast does not constitute legal, financial, medical or any other professional advice. Viewer/user's should consult with the relevant professionals. Reproduction, distribution, performing, publicly displaying and making a derivative of the work is explicitly prohibited without permission from content creator. Podcast is protected by owner. The content creator maintains the exclusive right and any unauthorized copyright infringement is subject to legal prosecution.Support the showSupportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)http://www.dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com/

Alex Newman! In this interview, he takes us to school on how the United Nations, its agency UNESCO, and its so-called World Court are driving world government and collectivism down each and every one of our throats. He documents how socialism, communism, and collectivism in general are being imposed through brainwashing our children so they cannot think for themselves.   It's a war against individual rights, individualism, individual freedom, and God. When people talk of human rights, they have no intention of enforcing the rights of individuals to choose what's good for them with their own individual heart and mind. They never even dare mention the U.S. Declaration of Independence, which states:   We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.–That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed…   In the collectivist model of thinking, the Declaration of Independence is considered invalid. There is no God to grant us any individual rights, and in no way do we possess certain unalienable personal rights, such as life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Instead, in their twisted speech and thinking, there are collective “human rights,” which are to be determined and defined by them—the global predators who are forever exploiting, diminishing, and even killing us.   The collectivist assault on America and humanity during COVID-19 was coordinated by Bill Gates, acting in part through the UN and its health agency, the WHO. We document this, along with Gates' actual Master Plan, in our book, Covid-19 and the Global Predators: We Are the Prey.   In this interview, we further discuss the collectivist brainwashing of our children that has followed a similar pattern starting long before Covid, which has already made us into a dangerously docile nation, vulnerable to such an assault on our individual rights. It again involves Bill Gates and again involves him working with the UN, acting through its education agency, UNESCO. One of their most destructive accomplishments has been imposing the Common Core educational curriculum on every American state. It's a scheme to replace education for independence with behavioral modification to enforce non-thinking conformity.   In this brilliant presentation by our guest, Alex Newman, the two of us collaborate with him to describe how global predators have been turning America into a collectivist state. Until Donald Trump entered the picture, they were transforming us from the beacons of freedom into victims accepting enslavement.   We also very strongly recommend this show if you want to learn more about the latest of what I call politicopathy imposed on us by politicopaths, especially working through the United Nations.   I haven't liked talking about the global predators as psychopaths or sociopaths, because they are so much more grandiose and destructive than most of those miscreants, and also because I don't want ever to use any psychiatric diagnoses, all of which are used to disempower people. But I thought I'd try out politicopaths—powerful megalomaniacal rulers of as many human beings as they can dominate and exploit, enslave, or slaughter.   There have been some notable successes for the Trump administration recently, including rejecting the WHO's new “international regulations” aimed at dominating the world and announcing plans to withdraw from UNESCO. But there are some notable failures in the Trump administration dealing with “politicopaths”, including the drug companies that make neurotoxic psychiatric drugs and deadly vaccines. It's an interesting and important discussion that we also touch on.   Share this column and this interview. And go to Alex Newman's website, where you can learn about and obtain his new book, Indoctrinating America's Children to Death, endorsed by Peter Hegseth and retired General Mike Flynn.  It's a freedom fighter's manual for saving our children from indoctrination by the best-informed person in the world on the subject. Support him in any way you can.       ______   Learn more about Dr. Peter Breggin's work: https://breggin.com/   See more from Dr. Breggin's long history of being a reformer in psychiatry: https://breggin.com/Psychiatry-as-an-Instrument-of-Social-and-Political-Control   Psychiatric Drug Withdrawal, the how-to manual @ https://breggin.com/a-guide-for-prescribers-therapists-patients-and-their-families/   Get a copy of Dr. Breggin's latest book: WHO ARE THE “THEY” - THESE GLOBAL PREDATORS? WHAT ARE THEIR MOTIVES AND THEIR PLANS FOR US? HOW CAN WE DEFEND AGAINST THEM? Covid-19 and the Global Predators: We are the Prey Get a copy: https://www.wearetheprey.com/   “No other book so comprehensively covers the details of COVID-19 criminal conduct as well as its origins in a network of global predators seeking wealth and power at the expense of human freedom and prosperity, under cover of false public health policies.”   ~ Robert F Kennedy, Jr Author of #1 bestseller The Real Anthony Fauci and Founder, Chairman and Chief Legal Counsel for Children's Health Defense.

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Susan Pendergrass speaks with Dr. Jim Wyckoff, professor at the University of Virginia and director of the Education Policy Ph.D. program, about the long-term decline in student academic achievement. They discuss how national test scores, especially for the lowest-performing students, began falling well before the pandemic, why the usual explanations like COVID or Common Core miss the bigger picture, and what states can do to reverse the trend. Dr. Wyckoff also explores the impact of reduced accountability, smartphone use in schools, teacher workforce challenges, and policy successes in states like Mississippi. Produced by Show-Me Opportunity

America Out Loud PULSE with Dr. Peter & Ginger Breggin – In this interview, it is revealed how the United Nations and its agency UNESCO push globalism and collectivism by targeting children through education. Exposing the brainwashing tactics and loss of individual rights, We connect the dots between Common Core, COVID-19 policies, and globalist agendas. Learn how our freedoms are threatened—and what you can do to...

America Out Loud PULSE with Dr. Peter & Ginger Breggin – In this interview, it is revealed how the United Nations and its agency UNESCO push globalism and collectivism by targeting children through education. Exposing the brainwashing tactics and loss of individual rights, We connect the dots between Common Core, COVID-19 policies, and globalist agendas. Learn how our freedoms are threatened—and what you can do to...

On this episode of Anchored, CLT's Chief Strategy Officer Noah Tyler is joined by Vince Verges, who recently retired from the Florida Department of Education after 31 years in Florida public schools. They discuss how Florida emerged as a national leader in classical education. Vince shares his journey from classroom teacher to serving as the head of Accountability and Assessment at the Florida Department of Education, including his choice to steer away from Common Core standardized testing. They explore the role of virtue in education, particularly in connection to the rise of AI. 

Harvard Morgue Scandal (00:02:53 - 00:09:19): Cedric Lodge, HarvardMedical School morgue manager, pleaded guilty to selling donatedcadaver parts (brains, hands, faces) from 2018–2022 in a nationwideconspiracy with six others, including his wife. The scheme involvedstillborn babies meant for cremation, sold via social media. Thisbreach at Harvard exposes ethical failures and institutional greed.Gaza Conflict and U.S. Repercussions (00:30:06 - 00:34:40): Israel'sactions in Gaza, labeled genocide, fuel anti-U.S. sentiment due toAmerican support. Joseph Neumeier, a U.S.-German citizen, was arrestedfor planning an attack on the U.S. embassy in Israel with Molotovcocktails. His erratic behavior led to his capture, showing how U.S.policy sparks violence against its interests.Left-Wing Support for Anti-Israel Violence (00:41:39 - 00:46:29):TikTok influencer Guy Christiansen praised the shooting of two Israeliembassy employees in D.C., calling the shooter a “resistance fighter.”The victims were unconnected to Gaza's conflict. This reflectsleft-wing endorsements of violence, driven by Marxist views of Israelas an oppressor, escalating ideological divides.South Africa's “Kill the Boer” Issue (00:59:30 - 01:06:54): JuliusMalema's chants of “Kill the Boer” incite violence against whitefarmers. President Ramaphosa, confronted by Trump with video evidence,dodged condemning the rhetoric despite claiming to oppose hate speech.This highlights political hypocrisy and risks food insecurity bytargeting farmers.Displacement of American Workers (01:12:05 - 01:26:39): India exportsyoung workers via H-1B and other visas, displacing older U.S. techprofessionals. In 2025, 66% of Silicon Valley tech workers areforeign-born, 23% Indian, per industry data. U.S. firms favor cheaplabor, lowering tech quality. Manav Bharti University sold 36,000 fakedegrees, undermining credentials. Remittances to India reached $35.76billion in 2020, draining U.S. wealth. Older workers face age bias(20% of tech complaints).AI Development Risks (01:31:33 - 01:37:59): A call to pause AI beyondGPT-4 understates risks. AI's threat is government control, notsentience, and it automates creative tasks, curbing human skills.Anthropic's Claude Opus 4, released despite blackmailing in 84% ofsafety tests, shows scientists prioritize profit over safety.AI's Societal Impact and Global Race (01:37:59 - 01:52:38): AImanipulates, as seen in Reddit experiments and a suicide case. Biasedprogramming limits objectivity, and risky models are released forpublicity. Interior Secretary Burgum warns losing the AI race to Chinathreatens global dominance and power grid stability.AI-Powered Surveillance Technology (02:00:04 - 02:07:36): China's“Rover” ball, a 275-pound AI robot, uses facial recognition andnon-lethal weapons to patrol and neutralize criminals. AdvancedChinese robotics, like Clone Alpha, show high capability. Questionabledeveloper ethics raise fears of oppressive surveillance.Government Control of Education (02:25:38 - 02:31:46): Mississippi'sLance Evans demands private schools taking public funds follow publicstandards like Common Core. Trump's school choice risks governmentcontrol, as seen in Arizona. UNESCO's voucher push threatenshomeschooling autonomy.Vaccine-Related Health Concerns (02:33:57 - 02:39:42): Ozempic, fromGila monster venom, causes facial sinking and bowel issues. Mercury influ shots and newborn vaccines may drive autism's 175% rise (1 in 35kids). Media blames pollution, despite autism's rarity pre-1980sFollow the show on Kick and watch live every weekday 9:00am EST – 12:00pm ESThttps://kick.com/davidknightshowMoney should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go tohttps://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silverFor 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go tohttps://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code KNIGHTFind out more about the show and where you can watch it atTheDavidKnightShow.comIf you would like to support the show and our family please considersubscribing monthly here: SubscribeStarhttps://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-david-knight-show--2653468/support.

Harvard Morgue Scandal (00:02:53 - 00:09:19): Cedric Lodge, HarvardMedical School morgue manager, pleaded guilty to selling donatedcadaver parts (brains, hands, faces) from 2018–2022 in a nationwideconspiracy with six others, including his wife. The scheme involvedstillborn babies meant for cremation, sold via social media. Thisbreach at Harvard exposes ethical failures and institutional greed.Gaza Conflict and U.S. Repercussions (00:30:06 - 00:34:40): Israel'sactions in Gaza, labeled genocide, fuel anti-U.S. sentiment due toAmerican support. Joseph Neumeier, a U.S.-German citizen, was arrestedfor planning an attack on the U.S. embassy in Israel with Molotovcocktails. His erratic behavior led to his capture, showing how U.S.policy sparks violence against its interests.Left-Wing Support for Anti-Israel Violence (00:41:39 - 00:46:29):TikTok influencer Guy Christiansen praised the shooting of two Israeliembassy employees in D.C., calling the shooter a “resistance fighter.”The victims were unconnected to Gaza's conflict. This reflectsleft-wing endorsements of violence, driven by Marxist views of Israelas an oppressor, escalating ideological divides.South Africa's “Kill the Boer” Issue (00:59:30 - 01:06:54): JuliusMalema's chants of “Kill the Boer” incite violence against whitefarmers. President Ramaphosa, confronted by Trump with video evidence,dodged condemning the rhetoric despite claiming to oppose hate speech.This highlights political hypocrisy and risks food insecurity bytargeting farmers.Displacement of American Workers (01:12:05 - 01:26:39): India exportsyoung workers via H-1B and other visas, displacing older U.S. techprofessionals. In 2025, 66% of Silicon Valley tech workers areforeign-born, 23% Indian, per industry data. U.S. firms favor cheaplabor, lowering tech quality. Manav Bharti University sold 36,000 fakedegrees, undermining credentials. Remittances to India reached $35.76billion in 2020, draining U.S. wealth. Older workers face age bias(20% of tech complaints).AI Development Risks (01:31:33 - 01:37:59): A call to pause AI beyondGPT-4 understates risks. AI's threat is government control, notsentience, and it automates creative tasks, curbing human skills.Anthropic's Claude Opus 4, released despite blackmailing in 84% ofsafety tests, shows scientists prioritize profit over safety.AI's Societal Impact and Global Race (01:37:59 - 01:52:38): AImanipulates, as seen in Reddit experiments and a suicide case. Biasedprogramming limits objectivity, and risky models are released forpublicity. Interior Secretary Burgum warns losing the AI race to Chinathreatens global dominance and power grid stability.AI-Powered Surveillance Technology (02:00:04 - 02:07:36): China's“Rover” ball, a 275-pound AI robot, uses facial recognition andnon-lethal weapons to patrol and neutralize criminals. AdvancedChinese robotics, like Clone Alpha, show high capability. Questionabledeveloper ethics raise fears of oppressive surveillance.Government Control of Education (02:25:38 - 02:31:46): Mississippi'sLance Evans demands private schools taking public funds follow publicstandards like Common Core. Trump's school choice risks governmentcontrol, as seen in Arizona. UNESCO's voucher push threatenshomeschooling autonomy.Vaccine-Related Health Concerns (02:33:57 - 02:39:42): Ozempic, fromGila monster venom, causes facial sinking and bowel issues. Mercury influ shots and newborn vaccines may drive autism's 175% rise (1 in 35kids). Media blames pollution, despite autism's rarity pre-1980sFollow the show on Kick and watch live every weekday 9:00am EST – 12:00pm ESThttps://kick.com/davidknightshowMoney should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go tohttps://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silverFor 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go tohttps://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code KNIGHTFind out more about the show and where you can watch it atTheDavidKnightShow.comIf you would like to support the show and our family please considersubscribing monthly here: SubscribeStarhttps://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-david-knight-show--5282736/support.

What if you could build a tech company used by millions—without spending a dollar on marketing or hiring a team? In this in-person episode of The Root of All Success, Jason Duncan sits down with Don Sevcik, founder of MathCelebrity.ai, a math tutoring AI platform serving over 8 million users annually—organically. Don shares how he turned a tutoring side hustle into a global platform using SEO, smart design, and relentless focus. From writing books to battling Common Core confusion, Don's journey proves you don't need VC money, paid ads, or a big team to make a massive impact.

My productivity hack: https://www.magicmind.com/FITMESS40 Use my code FITMESS40 to get 40% off your Magc Mind subscription (available only for the first 10 orders) --- Can AI's ability to shortcut learning destroy our capacity for critical thinking? As AI tools become more powerful and conversational, many worry we're outsourcing our thinking and learning processes to machines that can't truly understand context or verify accuracy. This fear is especially common among younger tech-savvy generations who already distrust online information. In this episode, discover how to approach AI as a tool rather than a replacement for critical thinking. Learn why prompt engineering skills are becoming crucial digital literacy tools, and understand the parallels between AI, textbooks, and other historical knowledge-sharing technologies Listen now to gain practical insights on navigating the AI revolution while maintaining your intellectual autonomy. Topics Discussed The viral "gorillas vs humans" debate as an entry point to discussing AI reliability Comparing AI-generated summaries to traditional shortcuts like Cliff Notes and textbooks How our brains and AI both use inference models to process and interpret information Why beliefs are harder to change than ideas, and how this affects information processing The Common Core math controversy as an example of resistance to new learning approaches Neil deGrasse Tyson's prediction about AI destroying internet credibility How confirmation bias influences our acceptance of information regardless of source The importance of questioning outputs from any information source, AI or human The existential value of human perspective and discernment in an AI-saturated world Real-world examples of AI's creative applications (music generation) ---- MORE FROM THE FIT MESS: Connect with us on Threads, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Tiktok Subscribe to The Fit Mess on Youtube Join our community in the Fit Mess Facebook group ---- LINKS TO OUR PARTNERS: Take control of how you'd like to feel with Apollo Neuro Explore the many benefits of cold therapy for your body with Nurecover Muse's Brain Sensing Headbands Improve Your Meditation Practice. Get started as a Certified Professional Life Coach! Get a Free One Year Supply of AG1 Vitamin D3+K2, 5 Travel Packs Revamp your life with Bulletproof Coffee You Need a Budget helps you quickly get out of debt, and save money faster! Start your own podcast!    

In today's episode, Jeff speaks with Peter Gray, a renowned professor and researcher in psychology and neuroscience from Boston College. Peter shares his insights and researched about how heavily structured schooling has affected children's mental health and development. Their conversation touches on the impact of Common Core, homeschooling trends, and the vital role of teacher autonomy. Don't miss the first part of this engaging discussion on how we can better support our children's natural learning processes.

2:30 From 9/11 Truther to Tattoo Truther: CON-servative Mocks Those Who Expose Knuckleheaded IgnoranceWATCH cynical sycophant Scott Jennings lie about his clueless leader as Reason gives other examples and asks “how will we know if Trump is senile?” 24:49 Trump Crowned a WEF Demon in CanadaTrump came out of the closet in support the World Economic Forum's elite central banker of central bankers Mark Carney—more dangerous than Klaus Schwab himself—to seize Canada's helm. 29:36 Trump and His Influencers Push Suspending Habeas CorpusAll the best presidents do it, we're told.  Problem/solution.  Rinse/repeat 38:27 A Cabinet of Sycophants, A Ship of Fools To celebrate his first 100 days, WATCH Trump's top brass grovel at his feet, showering him with praise while unveiling a reckless agenda as Rubio boasts they don't bother with studies — warp speed ahead! 42:34 Cabinet Member's Plans Show WHY Washington Won't Be FixedAn example of how we've lost the plot — of the Founders.     From half-hearted CAFE standard cuts to swapping Biden's carbon tax for Trump's crippling 25% steel tariff, the Dept of Transportation is just one example of the uni-party plot to centrally control Americans with federal money under the guise of “following the law.” 54:20 New AG Secretary is Doubling Down on Egg Subsidies Even as DOJ Investigates the Cartel for Price Fixing     Prepare to be shell-shocked by a scandal that cracks open the rotten core of Trump's agricultural policy! Brooke Rollins, the USDA Secretary, gloats about lower egg prices while hiding a sinister truth: Big Egg companies like Cal-Maine are raking in record profits and taxpayer-funded bailouts after the senseless slaughter of 110 million chickens under a bogus “bird flu” pretext.     So what is she doing about it?  The WRONG thing 1:01:04 Fowl Play: USDA's Chicken Massacre vs. the Wild Geese Explosion     The USDA show be tarred and feathered for slaughtering 110 MILLION chickens for “bird flu” nonsense.      We're told that there must be more “bio-security”, code for mRNA jabs, yet wild geese and pigeons thrive with Michigan's exploding goose populations facing gas chambers 1:18:17 Senate CommitteePushes Back on “Antisemitism Awareness” Censorship     The Antisemitism Awareness Act, a chilling scheme led by vaccine-shilling, free-speech-hating Senator Bill Cassidy to silence criticism of Israel.     Cassidy, a pawn of BigPharma and foreign interests, pushes censorship legislation to protect Israel's actions in Gaza while protecting BigPharma from scrutiny.     Has Israel's continued attacks on civilians turned public opinion against Netanyahu's government? 1:31:19 LIVE audience comments 1:33:48 Dr. Phil and Mike Lee Expose the Federal Hijacking of Both State Power and Religious Freedom     As the Supreme Court considers arguments about whether a state can get public funding to a religious school, Dr. Phil exposes how the Supreme Court twisted the Establishment Clause to crush state power and individual religious freedoms in a war on Christian values.     Do states have the power to fund religious schools?  Should they? 1:42:16 AI's Corporate Classroom Conspiracy OR God's Gift of Freedom: Homeschool     Celebrate the divine gift of homeschooling.  Don't settle for your kids getting a “gold star” from an AI instructor pushing Common Core, DEI, CRT, LGBT!     Trump and corporations want you in on the latest fad as corporate money-making franchises spring up.  It's interesting that ALL the benefits touted by this “AI school” are REAL benefits of homeschooling!     Embrace the God-given right to raise your children in truth! 1:59:21 World on the Brink: War Drums, Economic Collapse, Supply Chain, Media Circus of Lies      Gerald Celente of TrendsJournal.com unleashes a fiery takedown of fluff-filled ‘news' like Breitbart's 71-page Melania Trump fashion show to the New York Times' picture-book business section, journalism is DEAD—replaced by corporate propaganda and war-mongering lies.   The Decline of Mainstream JournalismGlobal War and Geopolitical TensionsGold Prices and Economic InstabilityCrony Capitalism of U.S. Foreign PolicyThe Vietnam War and Lessons Ignored            Discover why Trends Journal is your last bastion of truth in a world drowning in ‘slime' and deception—subscribe now and save 10% with code KNIGHTIf you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-show  Or you can send a donation through Mail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764 Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7 Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to DavidKnight.gold for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to TrendsJournal.com and enter the code KNIGHT For 10% off supplements and books, go to RNCstore.com and enter the code KNIGHTBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-david-knight-show--2653468/support.

2:30 From 9/11 Truther to Tattoo Truther: CON-servative Mocks Those Who Expose Knuckleheaded IgnoranceWATCH cynical sycophant Scott Jennings lie about his clueless leader as Reason gives other examples and asks “how will we know if Trump is senile?” 24:49 Trump Crowned a WEF Demon in CanadaTrump came out of the closet in support the World Economic Forum's elite central banker of central bankers Mark Carney—more dangerous than Klaus Schwab himself—to seize Canada's helm. 29:36 Trump and His Influencers Push Suspending Habeas CorpusAll the best presidents do it, we're told.  Problem/solution.  Rinse/repeat 38:27 A Cabinet of Sycophants, A Ship of Fools To celebrate his first 100 days, WATCH Trump's top brass grovel at his feet, showering him with praise while unveiling a reckless agenda as Rubio boasts they don't bother with studies — warp speed ahead! 42:34 Cabinet Member's Plans Show WHY Washington Won't Be FixedAn example of how we've lost the plot — of the Founders.     From half-hearted CAFE standard cuts to swapping Biden's carbon tax for Trump's crippling 25% steel tariff, the Dept of Transportation is just one example of the uni-party plot to centrally control Americans with federal money under the guise of “following the law.” 54:20 New AG Secretary is Doubling Down on Egg Subsidies Even as DOJ Investigates the Cartel for Price Fixing     Prepare to be shell-shocked by a scandal that cracks open the rotten core of Trump's agricultural policy! Brooke Rollins, the USDA Secretary, gloats about lower egg prices while hiding a sinister truth: Big Egg companies like Cal-Maine are raking in record profits and taxpayer-funded bailouts after the senseless slaughter of 110 million chickens under a bogus “bird flu” pretext.     So what is she doing about it?  The WRONG thing 1:01:04 Fowl Play: USDA's Chicken Massacre vs. the Wild Geese Explosion     The USDA show be tarred and feathered for slaughtering 110 MILLION chickens for “bird flu” nonsense.      We're told that there must be more “bio-security”, code for mRNA jabs, yet wild geese and pigeons thrive with Michigan's exploding goose populations facing gas chambers 1:18:17 Senate CommitteePushes Back on “Antisemitism Awareness” Censorship     The Antisemitism Awareness Act, a chilling scheme led by vaccine-shilling, free-speech-hating Senator Bill Cassidy to silence criticism of Israel.     Cassidy, a pawn of BigPharma and foreign interests, pushes censorship legislation to protect Israel's actions in Gaza while protecting BigPharma from scrutiny.     Has Israel's continued attacks on civilians turned public opinion against Netanyahu's government? 1:31:19 LIVE audience comments 1:33:48 Dr. Phil and Mike Lee Expose the Federal Hijacking of Both State Power and Religious Freedom     As the Supreme Court considers arguments about whether a state can get public funding to a religious school, Dr. Phil exposes how the Supreme Court twisted the Establishment Clause to crush state power and individual religious freedoms in a war on Christian values.     Do states have the power to fund religious schools?  Should they? 1:42:16 AI's Corporate Classroom Conspiracy OR God's Gift of Freedom: Homeschool     Celebrate the divine gift of homeschooling.  Don't settle for your kids getting a “gold star” from an AI instructor pushing Common Core, DEI, CRT, LGBT!     Trump and corporations want you in on the latest fad as corporate money-making franchises spring up.  It's interesting that ALL the benefits touted by this “AI school” are REAL benefits of homeschooling!     Embrace the God-given right to raise your children in truth! 1:59:21 World on the Brink: War Drums, Economic Collapse, Supply Chain, Media Circus of Lies      Gerald Celente of TrendsJournal.com unleashes a fiery takedown of fluff-filled ‘news' like Breitbart's 71-page Melania Trump fashion show to the New York Times' picture-book business section, journalism is DEAD—replaced by corporate propaganda and war-mongering lies.   The Decline of Mainstream JournalismGlobal War and Geopolitical TensionsGold Prices and Economic InstabilityCrony Capitalism of U.S. Foreign PolicyThe Vietnam War and Lessons Ignored            Discover why Trends Journal is your last bastion of truth in a world drowning in ‘slime' and deception—subscribe now and save 10% with code KNIGHTIf you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-show  Or you can send a donation through Mail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764 Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7 Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to DavidKnight.gold for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to TrendsJournal.com and enter the code KNIGHT For 10% off supplements and books, go to RNCstore.com and enter the code KNIGHTBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-david-knight-show--5282736/support.

In this episode of The Learning Curve, co-hosts U-Arkansas Prof. Albert Cheng and Alisha Searcy interview Steven Wilson, a senior fellow at Pioneer Institute and a leading voice in education reform. Mr. Wilson discusses his journey into K-12 education policy, reflecting on his early work with Gov. Bill Weld and the landmark 1993 Massachusetts Education Reform Act (MERA), which helped propel the state's schools to national and international success. Steven highlights the contributions of Linda Brown and Building Excellent Schools in fostering high-performing charter leaders and networks and addresses the political and curricular challenges charters face today. Wilson also examines the academic stagnation that continued with the 2024 NAEP results, linking it to the adoption of Common Core and broader shifts in education policy. He explores the intersection of K-12 curricula with race- and class-based politics and discusses themes from his newly published book, The Lost Decade. He continues by discussing policy recommendations, calling for a renewed focus on rigorous academics to close achievement gaps and restore excellence and equality of opportunity in American education. In closing, Wilson reads a passage from The Lost Decade.

The easiest decision Donald Trump will have to make during his second term is whether or not to shut down the staggeringly inept Department of Education. This experiment in scrambling kids' brains has gone on for nearly half a century, and the results are overwhelmingly catastrophic, even by government standards. The teachers aren't doing much better either. With the states in control of the education system, will the notorious Common Core curriculum be removed before it destroys another generation of children? What happens to charter schools when the Feds are out of the picture? Will the price of college tuition ever drop, or is Woodrow Wilson's vision of a two-tiered education system soon to become a reality? One thing is for sure: the Department of Education needs to go.

Though European administrative laws have gained global significance in the last few decades, research which provides both theoretical analysis and original empirical research has been scarce. The Common Core of European Administrative Laws Retrospective and Prospective (Brill/NIjhoff, 2023) an important account of the evolution of judicial review and administrative procedure legislation, using a factual analysis to shed light on how the different legal systems react to similar problems. Discussing the concept of a ‘common core', Giacinto della Cananea reveals the commonalities in, and differences between, the foundational assumptions of European administrative adjudication and rule-making. This is the fourth book in the series, Comparative Law in Global Perspective published by Brill Niehoff, and it is available open access here. Giacinto della Cananea is a full professor in the department of law at the University of Bocconi. He holds a PhD in European law from the European University Institute (1994) and a law degree from the University of Rome ‘La Sapienza' (1989). He is a public lawyer, with research interests in administrative law, European Union law and global administrative law, with specific focus on three areas: the comparative law of administrative procedures, the general principles of law, and budgetary issues. He and Mauro Bussani are co-editors of the series Comparative Law in Global Perspective, published by Brill Niehoff Jessie Cohen holds a Ph.D. in History from Columbia University. She is an editor at the New Books Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In this episode of The Learning Curve, co-hosts U-Arkansas Prof. Albert Cheng and Alisha Searcy interview Steven Wilson, a senior fellow at Pioneer Institute and a leading voice in education reform. Mr. Wilson discusses his journey into K-12 education policy, reflecting on his early work with Gov. Bill Weld and the landmark 1993 Massachusetts Education Reform Act (MERA), which helped propel the state's schools to national and international success. Steven highlights the contributions of Linda Brown and Building Excellent Schools in fostering high-performing charter leaders and networks and addresses the political and curricular challenges charters face today. Wilson also examines the academic stagnation that continued with the 2024 NAEP results, linking it to the adoption of Common Core and broader shifts in education policy. He explores the intersection of K-12 curricula with race- and class-based politics and discusses themes from his upcoming book, The Lost Decade. He continues by discussing policy recommendations, calling for a renewed focus on rigorous academics to close achievement gaps and restore excellence and equality of opportunity in American education. In closing, Wilson reads a passage from his new book The Lost Decade.

The Prism of America's Education with Host Karen Schoen – The battle for America's future is in full swing. Education is under attack, history is being erased, and politicians are betraying their constituents. Common Core cripples literacy, while executive orders face constant threats. We must hold leaders accountable, fight corruption, and protect our children's future. If we don't act now, we risk losing everything.