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Today, we’re bringing you the best from the KUOW Newsroom… First, the Suquamish Tribe has unveiled a new social studies curriculum for neighboring public schools to use. It’s part of a statewide decades-long effort to teach Washington state students tribal history. Next, at least three research and development facilities in the Northwest are being considered for closure after US Forest Service restructuring. Scientists are working to continue long term research as they wait for answers. And finally, a group that’s been working for years to help address the opioid epidemic in Pierce County is being quietly shut down. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online or on the KUOW App.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#320: There's something about September that makes you want to buy a new notebook, get your life together, and become a new version of yourself. Take full advantage of that energy with a different kind of September reset: creating your own Best Self Syllabus. In this month's curriculum episode, Josie is combining the psychology of learning, identity change, and habit formation with a step-by-step plan to help you improve your life in one month. By the end of the episode, you'll have your own personalized Best Self Syllabus designed around the version of yourself you want to become. Whether your focus this month is your career, finances, relationships, health, or simply wanting to feel better in your life, consider this your sign to treat September like the beginning of a new semester. Grab your cutest notebook–class is officially in session.You'll learn:Why September is psychologically primed for a fresh start—and how to use that motivation to your advantageWhy asking “What do I need to learn?” can be more useful than only asking “What do I want?”The fascinating benefits of adopting a beginner's mindsetWhat habit research actually says about how long it takes a behavior to become automatic (spoiler: there is no magic 21-day rule)How practicing new behaviors can begin to change the way you see yourselfA step-by-step guide to choose your “major,” write a course objective, pick your electives and required reading, create assignments you'll actually follow through on, and schedule your September “final exam”Read The Everygirl's “Best Self Syllabus:” A 30-Day Challenge to Transform Your Life: https://theeverygirl.com/how-to-be-best-self-in-fall/This episode is brought to you by Tatcha. Get The Essence at Tatcha.com and use code "EVERYGIRL" for 15% off, through October 31st.For Detailed Show Notes visit theeverygirlpodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You know those homeschool conversations where someone asks, “What curriculum are you using?” Sometimes it is harmless. Sometimes she is just curious, looking for ideas, or trying to understand what is working for another family. But sometimes that question lands in a tender place. You hear what someone else is using, what level their child is in, what tutorial they joined, how fast they are moving, or how much that mother expects every day—and suddenly your own homeschool starts to look smaller in your mind. In this episode, I'm talking about the pressure that can rise when another family's path starts to feel like the ruler you should use to measure your own. I share a recent conversation with a mother in a very full season who was trying to make wise decisions for the actual children in her home, only to feel deeply criticized by someone whose family and season looked very different from hers. That kind of conversation can make a mother wonder whether she should push harder, add more, or copy a path that does not truly fit. And I want to be clear: structured curriculum, co-ops, tutorials, high expectations, and rigorous homeschooling can be wonderful gifts when they are serving a specific child and family well. This episode is not against structure, challenge, discipline, or asking children to do hard things. But your homeschool does not have to win a conversation. If comparison has been making you question a path that is truly serving your children, this episode will help you slow down, look honestly at what God has placed in front of you, and choose faithfulness over impressiveness. Scripture referenced: Proverbs 3:5–6, ESV: “Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.” This passage is not a promise that every homeschool decision will be obvious, easy, or free from struggle. It is a call to trust the Lord, acknowledge Him in ordinary decisions, and refuse to build our homeschool on fear, appearance, comparison, or our own limited understanding. XOXO, Katie

Memorising vocabulary lists can look like “rigor,” but we've all watched it evaporate the moment the quiz ends. We want word learning that transfers into real reading and real writing, so we brought back our curriculum writer and word study specialist Pat to walk through what actually makes vocabulary instruction stick for middle school ELA students.We dig into the heart of word study: teaching word parts (Latin and Greek roots, prefixes, suffixes, and Old English patterns) so students build a toolkit for tackling unfamiliar academic vocabulary. We also explain why we include a quick review of syllable types across grade levels not to teach “baby phonics,” but to help kids break down and pronounce big multisyllabic words before they chase meaning. That decoding confidence changes everything when students meet new words in novels, tests, and content-area texts.If you want more time back while strengthening vocabulary, decoding, and comprehension, subscribe, share this with an ELA teacher friend, and leave a review so more teachers can find these strategies.

Let's talk about schools! The good and the bad! What is going well and where are the struggles! Funding to Discipline and Curriculum to Results and all things in between. Hosted by Clint Powell and former Hamilton County School Board Member - Rhonda Thurman! Part of The Nooga Podcast Network: www.noogapodcasts.com ===== THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: (Welcome to our NEW sponsor) Signal Investigations: https://www.signalpi.com/ Nutrition World: https://nutritionw.com/ Vascular Institute of Chattanooga: https://www.vascularinstituteofchattanooga.com/ The Barn Nursery: https://www.barnnursery.com/ Optimize U Chattanooga: https://optimizeunow.com/chattanooga/ Guardian Investment Advisors: https://giaplantoday.com/ Alchemy Medspa and Wellness Center: http://www.alchemychattanooga.com/ Our House Studio: https://ourhousestudiosinc.com/ Team Montieth Real Estate - Lori Montieth: https://www.findchattanoogarealestate.com/ Ballinger and Associates - Risk Management: https://ballingerandassociates.com/ AirSpace Acoustics: https://www.airspaceacoustics.com/ BWELL4EVER: Labs and IV Therapies: https://www.bwell4ever.org/ ALL THINGS JEFF STYLES: www.thejeffstyles.com PART OF THE NOOGA PODCAST NETWORK: www.noogapodcasts.com Please consider leaving us a review on Apple and giving us a share to your friends! This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

Join LaTangela as she chats with The Fields Family on the #TanLine Gearing up for SU Give Day - Let's chat on legacy and purpose! Dr. Valarie Fields holds a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education from Southern University A&M College, a master’s degree and Education Specialist degree from the University of Louisiana Monroe (ULM), and a Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from Louisiana Tech University. She currently serves as Vice President for Student Affairs at ULM, where she is the first woman to hold a vice president position in the university’s history and a two-time ULM alumna. She has previously held vice president and academic affairs roles at Denmark Technical College and South Carolina State University, served as Executive Director of Louisiana Campus Compact for the Louisiana Board of Regents, founded the education management consulting company Valiant Achieving Leaders, LLC, in 2016, and was appointed to the Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board by the state Supreme Court in 2022. At ULM, she runs a monthly program called “Sippin’ Tea With the V.P.” connecting students with the executive board. ARE YOU IN? www.SUGiveDay.org Watch full episode HERE RADIO - WEMX- Baton Rouge, La. Mon-Fri 10a.m.-3p.m.CST KTCX - Beaumont, Tx. Mon-Fri 3-8 CST KMEZ - New Orleans, La. Mon-Fri 7p.m. - mid WEMX Sundays 6a.m. KSMB Sundays 6a.m WWO - YouTube - #LaTangelaFay Podcast - ALL digital platforms - #iTunes #Spotify #WEMX www.LaTangela.com www.TanTune.com www.TanCares.org Special Thank You - Gordon McKernan Injury Attorney - Official Partner #GordonGives #TanCares #225BulletinBoard TanTune POOF4 POWER OVER OBSTACLES FOREVER www.HBCU.tv GT Legacy AutoThe Fiery Crab Hair Queen Beauty Super CenterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join the free aligned business bookclubTHE 8 WEEK BRAND SYSTEMRepurpose Ai: Streamline your content creation and repurpose effortlessly with ⁠Repurpose Ai⁠.Later Content Scheduling: Simplify your social media strategy with ⁠Later⁠.Flodesk: Elevate your email marketing with Flodesk – get 50% off your first year using ⁠this link⁠.Other Resources:Submit a question to be featured on the podcast and receive live coaching! Send a voice note or fill out the⁠ question form⁠.Where To Find Us:Instagram:⁠ @sigma.wmn⁠TikTok:⁠ @sigma.wmn⁠Newsletter:⁠ Subscribe here⁠Threads:⁠ @sigma.wmn⁠Your business education does not always need to come from another course, mastermind or strategy session. Sometimes, the thing that changes how you lead, create, sell and make decisions is the right book at the right time. In this episode, we explore why reading can become one of the most valuable tools for women business owners who want to think more deeply and build more considered businesses.Clara shares the books that have shaped her business this year, the ideas that have influenced the way she approaches growth, and the lessons that have changed how she leads and makes decisions. This is not about consuming more information for the sake of it. It is about choosing resources that expand your thinking, challenge your assumptions and help you see your business from a new perspective.This episode is also an invitation to join the free Aligned Business Book Club, a community of more than 200 women business owners committed to learning, growing and thinking beyond surface-level business advice. If you want to strengthen your business mindset, develop sharper decision-making skills and connect with women who value thoughtful, sustainable growth, this conversation is for you.Tune in to hear:The books that have shaped Clara's business this year.Why reading can make you a stronger and more strategic business owner.How the right book can influence the way you lead, sell and make decisions.How to join a free community of more than 200 women business owners.Find the Complete Show Notes Here → ⁠https://sigmawmn.com/podcast⁠In This Episode, You'll Learn:Why your business education does not need to rely on courses and masterminds.How reading helps you develop stronger judgement and deeper business insight.Why thoughtful learning can support more intentional and sustainable growth.How books can challenge old patterns and expand the way you approach business.What to expect when you join the free Aligned Business Book Club.Themes & Time Stamps:0:00 – Intro: Why you need a personal business owner curriculum1:10 – What the free business book club is4:21 – This year's book club picks4:38 – Say What They Can't Unhear – communication & change7:02 – The 80/20 Principle – doing less, better10:05 – Negotiate, Influence and Persuade12:34 – Success Curious – redefining what success means13:53 – How to join the book club14:25 – Outro & call to action

She studies why anti-racist professional development in schools so often fails to change how teachers actually treat students — and what works instead. Dr Abby C. Emerson is an assistant professor of Childhood Education at Hunter College, CUNY, where her research spans anti-racist and abolitionist teacher education, restorative justice, and the critique of whiteness in educational spaces. She's been named National Association for Multicultural Education's Critical Teacher of the Year, and this fall she releases her book, From Anti-Racism to Professional Learning for Liberating Schools, with Harvard Education Press. Most schools running anti-racist professional development hit the same wall: teachers learn the theory, reflect on their own bias, update a unit — and the discipline data doesn't move. Dr. Abby C. Emerson studied schools across New York City to find out why, and she found the fix isn't another workshop. It's handing the mic to students.

(0:00) Intro(1:24) The Qira'at Journey Begins(2:30) Why Quran Recitation Is Essential(3:13) Source Code as a School for the Akhirah(5:34) Competence as a Quranic Standard(6:34) Learning the Prophetic Standard of Quran Recitation(7:42) What Does Qira'at Actually Mean?(9:03) The Greatest Gift Parents Can Give Their Children(10:04) Why the Quran Is Recited Without Understanding(11:00) The Principles of Reading Allah's Book(13:18) Can You Succeed Without Knowing the Rules?(14:08) Why Good Intentions Are Not Enough(15:40) Why We Perfect Our English but Neglect the Quran(17:55) The Standard of Quran Education Our Children Deserve(19:17) Three Years of Planning the Qira'at Course(20:22) Preparing the Next Generation of Quran Teachers(21:18) Why Qira'at Cannot Be Taken Casually(28:38) A Conversation With the Students(31:21) Class Size, Course Duration, and Schedule(34:16) Qaida Assessment and Student Placement(36:19) Curriculum, Student Portal, and Progress Tracking(38:43) What Children Want to Discover in the Quran(41:48) Three Essential Rules for Every Student(42:15) Understanding the Quran Without Translation(44:11) Reading vs. Merely Reciting the Quran(46:32) The Peer-to-Peer Quran Teaching Program(48:05) Qira'at Is Practical Training, Not Just Teaching(50:22) Can Someone With a Stammer Learn Qira'at?(52:35) Do Parents Need to Attend the Classes?(53:55) Qira'at Courses for Children and Adults(55:15) Why Quranic Pronunciation Requires Physical Practice(56:10) Why Learning the Letter “ض” Can Take Months(58:33) Does the Qira'at Journey Lead to Hifz?(59:39) Memorizing vs. Understanding the Quran(1:00:32) The Weight and Responsibility of the Quran(1:01:53) Raising Children Who Live by the Quran(1:02:48) The Final Destination of the Qira'at Journey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you searching for the "perfect" curriculum for your neurodivergent or twice exceptional child? This week's episode of the podcast dives into why the magical curriculum doesn't exist—and what really matters instead. The conversation focused on practical strategies for adapting curriculum to fit your unique learner, why flexibility is more valuable than aesthetics, and the importance of serving your child—not the other way around. If you've ever felt frustrated by programs that didn't work for your family, this episode is for you! Key Takeaways Curriculum Must Bend: Prioritize flexibility over perfection—choose resources that can adapt to your child's needs, pace, and interests. Serve the Child, Not the Curriculum: The best curriculum is the one you'll actually use and that fits the learner right in front of you—not just what looks good online. Beware of Sunk Costs: Don't stick with something that isn't working just because you spent money on it—adjust, adapt, or move on guilt-free. Support Strengths and Challenges: Aim for tools that nourish your child's gifts while scaffolding their areas of difficulty, instead of sacrificing one for the other. Embrace Rabbit Trails: Value curiosity—let your child follow their interests, knowing that real learning often happens off the prescribed path. Links and Resources from Today's Episode Thank you to our sponsors: CTC Math – Flexible, affordable math for the whole family! The Learner's Lab – Online community for families homeschooling outside-the-box learners! The Lab: An Online Community for Families Homeschooling Neurodivergent Kiddos The Homeschool Advantage: A Child-Focused Approach to Raising Lifelong Learners Raising Resilient Sons: A Boy Mom's Guide to Building a Strong, Confident, and Emotionally Intelligent Family The Anxiety Toolkit Sensory Strategy Toolkit | Quick Regulation Activities for Home Affirmation Cards for Anxious Kids Homeschool Curriculum for Your Asynchronous Gifted Learner Our Gifted Homeschool Curriculum For Multiple Grade Levels: 2021-2022 Homeschooling Middle School Using Your Own Interest-Based Curriculum Building Our Own Curriculum – Why it's Easier Than Buying Boxed Our Gifted Homeschool | Curriculum for Pre-K, 1st, 4th, and 8th Grades Homeschool Curriculum Choices for 2015-2016 Homeschool Curriculum Choices Creating Your Own Interest-Based Middle School Curriculum A Family-Friendly Homeschool Art Curriculum Our Homeschool Curriculum Our Curriculum Choices for 2012-2013  

In this episode, I'm sharing what homeschooling six kids looks like for us this year. I'll walk you through our daily rhythm, the curriculum we're using, what my kids are doing independently, and what we're still doing together as a family. I'm also sharing what's working really well right now, what we're still figuring out, and how our homeschool continues to change as my kids get older.

Four reasons I love homeschooling.(As a second generation homeschooler.)Christian Instruction Academic RigorFamily Connection Flexible Lifestyle NOTE: Every family is different. Homeschooling isn't right for everyone!! What's good for one family might not be the best for another!! It is so sweet to enjoy the freedom to seek the Lord for guidance in what in each specific circumstance.

In today's Teaching Middle School ELA Podcast episode, We start with Genevieve's non-negotiable: teach a writing and thinking framework first. When students learn how to make a claim, back it with evidence, and justify their reasoning, they stop starting from scratch in every unit. That same structure carries into discussions, constructed responses, and essays, whether the text comes from your district textbook or supplemental resources. We also talk about why “teach the standard” beats “finish the pages,” how to use skill-based passages to front load a target skill, and how to turn textbook questions into stronger writing prompts and discussion starters. If you're trying to fit reading, writing, grammar, and vocabulary into short class periods, you'll love the “one text does multiple jobs” approach. We break down how to layer routines, reuse the tools that work, and build student independence through consistency. We close with a mindset shift that matters in August and still matters in March: plan for progress, not perfection, and trust that repetition is what creates real growth. If this helps, subscribe for weekly support, share the episode with a teammate, and leave a quick review so more middle school ELA teachers can find it. What's the one part of your district curriculum that feels hardest to teach right now?Podcast episode mentioned: BONUS: How to Use EB Resources With Your District Curriculum (Without Getting Behind or Overwhelmed)

Monday, August 17, 2026 Welcome to our Monday show. Today's host is our own Liberty McArtor. After opening the show with an update from the weekend, she welcomes back Andrea Crum. Andrea joins her in the studio and will share her book, Biblical Worldview Curriculum For Students. Connect with us on Facebook at facebook.com/pointofviewradio and on […]

I'm welcoming back filmmaker Simon Esler, who first appeared on this podcast back on episode 54 to discuss his documentary Cut: Daughters of the West. This time, we're diving into his new docuseries You Are Here, which explores the landscape of cognitive warfare—the idea that human cognition itself has become the most contested territory in modern conflict.We start with the chilling case of Barry Neufeld, a Canadian school board trustee who was fined $750,000 for refusing to believe that children can be born trapped in the wrong body—what the judge's ruling called "existential denialism." From there, we explore how Canada's human rights laws and conversion therapy legislation have embedded gender identity ideology into the legal framework, silencing detransitioners and punishing dissenters. Simon and I discuss how our minds are conditioned by narratives we've never examined, how meta-perceptions warp our view of political opponents, and what Iain McGilchrist's work on brain hemispheres reveals about Western cognitive vulnerability. We also get into the concept of cognitive entrenchment, moral inversion, and the historical parallels between modern ideological capture and ancient child sacrifice in Carthage. Simon shares what's next for his series and talks about the Reclaiming Birth Conference, where he's working to empower families to take back sovereignty over pregnancy and birth.Books mentioned in this episode:The Screwtape Letters by C.S. LewisRange: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David EpsteinThe Master and His Emissary: The Divided Brain and the Making of the Western World by Iain McGilchristSimon Esler is a committed defender of families & the lost art of free thought. A winding career path as an actor, theatre maker, ordained minister and mindfulness entrepreneur lead him to becoming a professional content creator & independent filmmaker. His latest docuseries, You Are Here - Reconnaissance for the War on Perception, is now streaming at dauntlessdialogue.com. The rest of Simon's work can be found at simonesler.com, where he hosts an array of films, series, courses & resources focused on leveraging the pressures of modern war to foster personal growth and collective resilience.To partner with Simon's Leaving the Line Studio for content creation, filmmaking, and brand strategy check out his full portfolio.Reclaiming Birth Conference: reclaimingbirthconference.com — a conference in Canada in September focused on empowering families around natural birth; Simon is emceeingX (Twitter): @SimonEslerInstagram: @simon_esler1111Substack: Simon Esler / Subversive Clarity[00:00:00] Start[00:01:27] Cognitive Warfare as the New Battlefield[00:03:10] Barry Neufeld and the SOGI 123 Curriculum[00:05:15] Fined $750K for "Existential Denialism"[00:07:57] Gender Identity as Compelled Religious Belief[00:10:11] Canada's Human Rights Laws and Bill C-16[00:13:18] Gender Identity as a Shield Against Accountability[00:19:17] Detransitioners Silenced in Canada[00:24:33] Recognizing Our Own Cognitive Conditioning[00:28:06] How Media Narratives Mirror Personal Anxiety[00:29:45] Meta-Perceptions and the 400% Violence Gap[00:35:32] What Is Fifth Generation Warfare[00:40:01] Moral Inversion Through Cognitive Manipulation[00:47:25] Cognitive Entrenchment and Thinking Outside Your Domain[00:49:18] When Ideological Capture Endangers Children[00:53:31] Child Sacrifice in Carthage as a Modern Warning[00:59:05] Collective Morality and Centralized Culture[01:02:34] The Reclaiming Birth Movement[01:08:47] Finding Purpose in Defending Free ThoughtROGD REPAIR Course + Community gives concerned parents instant access to over 120 lessons providing the psychological insights and communication tools you need to get through to your kid. 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Was bleibt von dir, wenn Erfolg, Anerkennung, Besitz und all die Dinge, über die wir uns so gern definieren, plötzlich nicht mehr da sind?In dieser Folge nehme ich dich mit in zwei meiner Träume, die mich ziemlich nachdenklich zurückgelassen haben. Träume über Verlust, über das Außen – und über die Frage, woran wir eigentlich unseren eigenen Wert festmachen.Denn Hand aufs Herz: Es ist leicht, sich wertvoll zu fühlen, wenn alles läuft. Wenn Menschen klatschen. Wenn die Zahlen stimmen. Wenn du gebraucht wirst. Aber was ist, wenn genau das wegfällt?Dann wird es spannend. Und ja, vielleicht auch ein bisschen unangenehm.

Elementary-school teachers in the Montezuma-Cortez Re-1 School District have been left scrambling to fill in some lessons after the school board dropped a controversial curriculum from its K-5 materials.

The Y0-10 Science and Social Sciences curriculums were published this week, with no mention of climate change. It means students will not study the topic in any depth until the senior secondary school. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports.

It's become commonplace for people to complain about work. Many will flippantly make disparaging comments about their jobs, and others feel real disdain and disengagement about their worklives. A group of professionals have decided it's time to change that thought process and launched the Empowerment Institute for Michigan. Joining Chris to discuss their mission and curriculum are President, Dr. Tonya Bailey, and COO Amy Partin!

For many homeschoolers, this time of year means a fresh start and new planning cycle. In this episode, we're sharing our real-life homeschool plans for the 2026–2027 school year, including the curriculum we're using, the classes and activities on the calendar, what we're changing from last year, and how we're thinking through it all. We're inviting you behind the scenes to hear what we chose, what we skipped, and why.*****At the time this episode drops, Meagan has two spaces left in her 2026-2027 Unschooling Confidence Cohort. It's for homeschool parents who want to recognize learning beyond the checkboxes, confidently support their kids' interests, and build an education that actually works for their family. Learn more and grab one of the remaining spots here: https://bit.ly/unschoolingcohort *****Did you know Homeschool Moms Unfiltered is SO much more than just a podcast?We've built the tools, resources, and community we wish had existed when we started homeschooling, so you don't have to bump your way through it alone. And we're still building all the time.Visit https://homeschoolmomsunfiltered.com/  to find everything in one place, including:Personalized Homeschool Coaching - Get practical, judgment-free support tailored to your family, your kids, your questions, and your real-life homeschool challenges.Self-Paced Homeschool Courses - Start anytime and work at your own pace with hands-on courses that include companion workbooks, practical exercises, and step-by-step support to help you build your homeschool foundation, choose curriculum, gain confidence, and so much more.Books to Support Your Homeschool Life - We wrote The Only Homeschool Book You Actually Need and the name isn't ironic. From getting started to choosing curriculum to dealing with homeschooling naysayers, our books are created to help you make informed decisions without panic, perfectionism, or someone else's rigid blueprint.Live Monthly Meetings on Patreon - Join us for supportive, honest conversations with other homeschool parents and caregivers who get it. Bring your questions, your wins, your worries, and your “what even is happening?” moments.Secular, Progressive Unit Studies - Explore themed studies designed for curious learners and thoughtful families, with resources that are inclusive, accurate, engaging, and never trying to sneak in a worldview you didn't ask for.Twice-Monthly Parent/Caregiver Book Club on Patreon - A low-pressure, community-centered book club for homeschool grown-ups who want to reflect, learn, laugh, and grow alongside people who understand the beautiful chaos of this life.Let's be friends!!! Follow us on social media for giveaways and updates!!IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/homeschoolmomsunfiltered/⁠ FB: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/homeschoolmomsunfiltered⁠ Love Homeschool Moms Unfiltered and want to show your support? ⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/homeschoolmomsunfiltered⁠ 

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Wann hast du eigentlich angefangen, dich von deinem eigenen Kern zu entfernen?Wir lernen früh, wie man sich benimmt, was sich gehört und wie wir sein sollen, damit wir in ein System passen. Und irgendwann können wir wahnsinnig gut funktionieren – wissen aber kaum noch, wer wir ohne die Erwartungen der anderen eigentlich sind.In dieser Solo-Folge spricht Tania darüber, warum Anpassung nicht grundsätzlich falsch ist, aber gefährlich wird, wenn du dich dabei selbst verlierst. Es geht um gesellschaftliche Regeln, fremde Wahrheiten, Selbstliebe und die Frage, wie du wieder näher an das herankommst, was wirklich deins ist.Und nein: Authentisch zu sein bedeutet nicht, ab morgen sämtliche Regeln anzuzünden und nackt durch den Supermarkt zu laufen. Es bedeutet, bewusst zu entscheiden, was zu dir passt – und was inzwischen einfach nur noch kneift. ❤️In dieser Folge erfährst du:warum wir uns an Systeme und Erwartungen anpassenwie Fremdprägungen den Kontakt zu unserem eigenen Kern verändernweshalb die Wahrheit oft nicht nur schwarz oder weiß istwas Selbstliebe mit innerem Frieden und Selbstwert zu tun hatwie du unterscheiden kannst, ob eine Entscheidung wirklich deine istwarum dein eigenes Tempo kein persönlicher Mangel istGedanken aus der Folge:„Glück ist der Sinn und Zweck deines Lebens.“„Liebe braucht einen Überschuss, um weitergegeben zu werden.“„Wann hast du angefangen, dich von deinem Kern zu entfernen?“Links & Ressourcen

What will higher education look like in an age of artificial intelligence, and how can Texas universities make sure their degrees continue to deliver value? On this episode of Texas Talks, host Brad Swail sits down with Brandon Creighton, Chancellor of the Texas Tech University System and former Texas state senator and representative, to discuss higher education reform, artificial intelligence, and his vision for Texas Tech's future. Creighton reflects on his transition from writing higher education policy in the Texas Legislature to implementing it as chancellor, including Texas Tech's review of roughly 14,000 courses under Senate Bill 37. He discusses curriculum reform, degrees of value, workforce needs, and how universities must adapt as AI rapidly changes both education and the private sector. The conversation also explores Texas Tech's work with NVIDIA, its plans for advanced AI computing infrastructure, and the potential applications for healthcare research, energy, national security, and other major challenges facing Texas. The episode covers: Senate Bill 37 and higher education reform Texas Tech's review of roughly 14,000 courses Preparing students and universities for AI Texas Tech's work with NVIDIA and advanced computing AI research, healthcare, energy, and national security Creighton's priorities heading into the 90th Texas Legislature Creighton ultimately argues that Texas universities have an opportunity to lead rather than follow as AI transforms education, research, and the economy—summarizing his approach with a simple warning: “You're either designing the menu or you're on it.” 00:00 — Introduction 00:23 — Brandon Creighton's move from the Legislature to Texas Tech 02:39 — Creighton's background and interest in education 04:30 — What is Senate Bill 37? 07:37 — From writing SB 37 to implementing it 09:34 — Reviewing 14,000 Texas Tech courses 12:15 — Curriculum reform and degrees of value 14:06 — Texas Tech's approach to higher education reform 16:18 — What could come next for SB 37? 17:30 — Preparing Texas Tech for the AI era 21:00 — Students, AI, and academic integrity 25:08 — Texas Tech's NVIDIA partnership 29:09 — Sovereign data independence and national security 32:08 — Priorities for the 90th Texas Legislature 33:41 — Closing thoughts Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@TexasTalks Follow us on social mediaX: @Texas_DispatchInstagram: thetexasdispatchLinkedIn: The Texas DispatchTikTok: texas_talks_podcast Find more at The Texas DispatchYour source for state news, policy, and investigative journalism.https://thetexasdispatch.com

Send us Fan MailIn this conversation, Thomas' guest delves into his extensive journey in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, starting from his early days in martial arts to his transformative experiences training with the Machado brothers. He shares his insights on the culture of Jiu-Jitsu, the importance of mentorship, and the legacy of the pioneers in the sport. He reflects on how learning has evolved with technology and emphasizes the motivations individuals have for practicing Jiu-Jitsu. He also shares his journey through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, reflecting on the unexpected nature of receiving his black belt and the feelings of imposter syndrome that accompanied it. Here is The RŌL Radio with the creator of the B 12 Curriculum, a 5th degree black belt under Rigan Machado, David Meyer, and John Will, and the owner/head instructor of Northwest Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Seattle Washington, Brian Johnson.www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1600 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu journey.FREE Access to ROL TV - https://rolacademy.tv/yt/269-the-rol-radiohttp://www.therolradio.comhttps://www.instagram.com/therolradiohttps://www.facebook.com/therolradio/https://www.instagram.com/nwjja/?hl=enhttps://www.nwjja.net/?https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-b5XDATBybMZCwfXGXBm9g?view_as=subscriberEpisode Highlights:4:02 Brian's Early Jiu-Jitsu Experiences13:00 Eye Opening Experiences with the Machados36:56 The Importance of Being In Charge of Your Own Learning47:36 How Brian Learns56:15 Understanding Other's Motivations59:19 Brian's Black Belt Experience1:08:38 Feeling an Obligation to Our InstructorsSupport the show

Show SummaryOn today's episode, we're having a conversation with Military and Veteran Spouse Stephanie Rundle, founder of Bridge and Banner, an organization that provides support for learning continuity for children who move frequently, which includes active duty military families. Episode Partner:Our sponsor this week is Aetna, a trusted health care company, committed to serving Veterans, military families, and caregivers through meaningful, community-centered care. Provide FeedbackAs a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you. If you PsychArmor has helped you learn, grow, and support those who've served and those who care for them, we would appreciate hearing your story. Please follow this link to share how PsychArmor has helped you in your service journey Share PsychArmor StoriesAbout Today's GuestStephanie Rundle is an educator, military spouse, and military child advocate whose experience was built in classrooms across the country, serving as a teacher, instructional coach, and leader. Stephanie began her role in education upon earning her degree in Birth through Kindergarten Education from Western Carolina University. Within the walls of formal education, she created unique learning experiences that embraced the diverse learning needs of her students, preschool through fourth grade. While teaching, she earned a Master of Curriculum and Instruction from Grand Canyon University, after which she became an Instructional Coach and Professional Development Coordinator. Outside the classroom, Stephanie continues to actively serve her community by volunteering in schools, with military-focused nonprofits, and on military installations. Stephanie's engagement across settings enabled her to build relationships with military-connected families as they navigated the impact of frequent military relocations on their children's academic continuity. In 2024, she was committed to mitigating those impacts and applied to the George W. Bush Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program. As a scholar, Stephanie launched The Continuing Education Plan, now known as Bridge & Banner™, a fiscally sponsored project of the nonprofit Veterans Collaborative™. Bridge and Banner™ provides tools to strengthen partnerships between teachers and parents, amplifying the parents' ability to advocate for their child's academic needs during military transitions. Stephanie is committed to advancing her research on academic continuity as a 2026 Tillman Scholar attending Mississippi State University's Doctor of Educational Policy and Organizational Design program. Stephanie aims to advance educational policy by providing a clear path for action across academic and community programs, ensuring transparency and addressing academic continuity for all vulnerable student populations.Links Mentioned During the EpisodeBridge and Banner WebsiteBridge and Banner on FacebookPsychArmor Resource of the WeekThis week's PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor Course Introduction to Public School Interstate Compact for Military Children. Identifying who qualifies for the Interstate Compact, understanding the five key policy areas the Interstate Compact addresses, and discussing the schools and grades to which the Interstate Compact applies are the learning objectives of this course You can find the resource here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/introduction-to-public-school-interstate-compact-for-military-children Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media Email PsychArmorPsychArmor on XPsychArmor on FacebookPsychArmor on YouTubePsychArmor on LinkedInPsychArmor on InstagramTheme MusicOur theme music Don't Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

This week, enjoy a bonus bumper Bookmarked episode. This is what we've enjoyed watching, reading and listening to this winter. Plus, what we're looking forward to consuming in August. References: Famesick by Lena Dunham Good Witch by Lucianna Tonti Hot History Podcast Frances Ha Who Is Lily Jay? The Australian influencer Accused of Using AI in Aid Videos Australian influencer Lily Jay’s tangled web of AI manipulation My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante Whistler by Ann Patchett My Brilliant Career coming to Netflix August 13 The Invite Let us know what you've been loving as well! Thank you for listening - Jas & Mags xoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do you do when the school waits until the night before the last day of school to tell you your child is failing — and it turns out they broke his own IEP to do it? Dr. Amy Moore joins Cheryl this week. She's a cognitive psychologist and former teacher who left the classroom to research why struggling kids kept getting missed. She's also raised three sons — now 27, 25, and 21 — all neurodivergent, all homeschooled differently based on what they actually needed. They get into the real story behind pulling her oldest out of school in 6th grade after a last-minute email about 20+ missing assignments his 504 plan should have flagged much earlier. From there, Dr. Amy breaks down the difference between neurodiverse and neurodivergent, why social-emotional learning programs in a classroom of 30 can't replace what happens one-on-one at home, and how to tell if your child is dealing with a content gap or a skill gap when something isn't clicking. You'll hear about: The night her son's school broke its own legal accommodation — and what she did the next morningWhy co-regulation (not curriculum) is the missing piece in most SEL programsHow dual enrollment programs like Colorado Early Colleges let homeschoolers earn college credit for freeWhy a major meta-analysis found a leading reading approach wasn't moving the needle — and what she says actually isHer advice for any parent who's terrified an IEP means they can't homeschoolIf you're staring down a diagnosis, an IEP meeting, or a kid who just isn't clicking with the curriculum you picked — this one's for you.Connect with Dr.Amy:www.thebrainymoms.comwww.amymoorephd.comwww.instagram.com/thebrainymomsReady to homeschool but wondering where to start?

On this episode of The Report Card, Nat Malkus speaks with John White about state education leadership, how the education landscape has changed over the last few decades, innovation in education and where it tends to go wrong, the importance of school choice, the Southern Surge, why coherent systems matter, what we know about curriculum, […]

#310: We're constantly chasing the next milestone—the vacation, the promotion, the relationship, the weekend—believing that's when we'll finally slow down and enjoy our lives. But what if the secret to happiness isn't changing your life, it's changing the way you experience it? In this month's curriculum, Josie explores the science and psychology of savoring, why time seems to speed up as we get older, and how our brains are wired to overlook the very moments we'll one day miss most. You'll learn why being present is one of the greatest predictors of happiness, plus three simple homework assignments to help you stop rushing through your life and start fully living it.You'll learn:What savoring your life actually means and how you can practice itThe surprising science behind why life feels faster as we ageHow hedonic adaptation keeps us from appreciating what we already haveThe three Hot Girl Habits to help you savor your everyday lifeUse the code EVERYGIRL for $28 off your first month of Nuuly!For Detailed Show Notes visit theeverygirlpodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mia Hood is a curriculum designer, writing coach, and teacher educator based in New York. She has worked as a professor of literacy and secondary education at the City University of New York and a professor of professional writing at New York University. Mia received her doctorate in Curriculum and Teaching from Teachers College, where she studied sociocultural and critical perspectives on literacy. https://substack.com/@popstackhttps://www.routledge.com/Pop-Culture-Literacies-Teaching-Interpretation-Response-and-Composition-in-a-Digital-World/Hood/p/book/9781032667041Episode from Rosanne Season 2: https://youtu.be/tWf25CfjYx0?si=KdRU-M47hnTW-qkv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jared Kennedy's hit book, The Beginner's Gospel Story Bible, highlights 52 stories from the Bible and brings them down to an age-appropriate level for toddlers and preschoolers. This phenomenal storybook is illustrated with vibrant and beautiful pictures that will engage young kids and capture their attention. Jared discusses his newest publication: The Beginner's Gospel Story Bible Curriculum. Parents or Sunday school teachers can utilize 52 lessons for each story in this special Bible, complete with crafting ideas, supply lists, prayers, songs, and more. Jared's extensive experience in children ministry inspired him to create this much-needed curriculum for the church's youngest members. TAKEAWAYS Jared's curriculum makes it easy for busy parents or grandparents to prepare and deliver each lesson Toddlers will learn very simple answers to key Biblical worldview questions that will help lay the foundation for deeper understanding The curriculum includes 52 Bible stories from across the Old and New Testaments, perfect for teaching one main truth each week of the year Use these lessons as part of your homeschool, small group, or Sunday school

Making Sense of Fractions with Susan Empson, PhD ROUNDING UP: SEASON 4 | EPISODE 23 For quite a few adults, fractions were a stumbling block in their education, causing them to lose their footing and begin to doubt their ability to make sense of math. But this doesn't have to be the case for our students! In this rerelease of an episode from Season 2, we're talking with Susan Empson, PhD, about big ideas in fractions and how we can make them more meaningful for our students. BIOGRAPHY Susan B. Empson is an emerita professor in the department of Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum at the University of Missouri. She and Vicki Jacobs are currently collaborating on a National Science Foundation research grant to study elementary teachers' learning and development centered on teaching in ways that are responsive to children's mathematical thinking in the domain of rational numbers. Her research on children's thinking about fractions is the topic of her 2011 book, Extending Children's Mathematics: Fractions and Decimals (with co-author Linda Levi), and she has published widely in refereed journals, including Cognition and Instruction, Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, Educational Studies in Mathematics, Teaching Children Mathematics, and Journal of Mathematics Teacher Education. She has been a researcher of Cognitively Guided Instruction since 1989 and is a co-author of Children's Mathematics: Cognitively Guided Instruction (1st and 2nd editions).  RESOURCES Extending Children's Mathematics: Fractions and Decimals book by Susan B. Empson and Linda Levi Mathematics Teacher: Learning and Teaching PK-12 journal articles authored and co-authored by Susan Empson TRANSCRIPT Click here for a full episode transcript.

Most conversations about how to survive a veterinary career is a conversation with the survivors. We interview the vets who are still standing. The vets and nurses who left? Nobody interviews them. In this episode you'll hear why we should be listening to these voices. Dr Alex Harrison is a veterinarian, a former practice partner, and the founder of the inclusion consultancy Vetquity. He is also profoundly deaf, and in this conversation he shares about what it cost him to spend years desperately trying to compensate inside a system that was never designed for people like him.This is not a soft conversation about being nicer to each other. It is a practical lesson in workflow design, retention economics, and why we spend more time thinking about our next CT scanner than about the people who will operate it.You'll learn:Why the survivorship bias in our burnout conversations matters clinically and commercially - and what we systematically fail to see when we only study the people still in the job.How to tell the difference between ‘unavoidable bullets' from friendly fire. Some parts of veterinary practice is genuinely hard. A lot of what exhausts you is avoidable system design that we have mislabelled as inevitable."Solve for one, solve for all." Why the accommodation you make for one team member is usually just data about where the friction sits for everyone - and why "special treatment" resentment is mostly a myth.The hidden curriculum: the shadow syllabus that runs alongside anatomy and pharmacology, rewarding endurance, stoicism and self-sacrifice while suppressing help-seeking. Name it, tame it, reframe it.Why the resilience narrative lets us off the hook. What internalised ableism looks like in a high-achieving vet - and how it ends in burnout.The one thing Alex would tell every new graduate to look for in a job interview.Join us in the Italian Dolomites in January 2027 for our snow conference - world-class CE sandwiched between skiing, snowshoeing, thermal spas and very long mountain lunches: vetsontour.comFind show notes, clinical content and everything else at thevetvault.com, subscribe to the newsletter, and come and join the conversation in the Vet Vault Network.Resources and links mentionedVetquity - Alex's consultancy: toolkits, advisory work and speaking on structural inclusion in veterinary workplaces2025 AVA President's Award: Dr Alex HarrisonThe Anti-Ableist Manifesto by Tiffany YuStronger by Dr Dinesh Palipana OAM - the quadriplegic emergency doctor whose story reframes what "capable" meansDr Anna Dengate on reasonable residencies - our earlier episode on rethinking whether specialist training has to be full-timeDr Jocelyn Birch Baker - building a thriving regional practice staffed almost entirely by part-time parents (Smooth Operating Vets)Abraham Wald and survivorship bias - the statistician who worked out which parts of the bomber to armourTopics and Timestamps0:00 Intro: The Planes That Never Came Home3:02 Welcome & The Survivorship Bias Post4:11 Why Inclusion Matters for the Profession7:57 Avoidable vs Unavoidable Bullets10:42 Solve for One, Solve for All17:03 The Hidden Curriculum22:35 The Problem with the Resilience Narrative27:07 Fear and Co-Design in Practice39:43 Alex's Burnout Story & Internalised Ableism42:02 Defining Ableism45:36 Vetquity & Where to Start48:19 Rapid Fire & Closing

 Do you allow kids to look back at the source for spelling while they write? What are the pros and cons of Structure and Style® for Students versus a Writing Across the Curriculum course? Join Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker as they discuss these and other questions and share a couple new jokes in another Ask Andrew Anything episode. You never know what you might learn! Referenced MaterialsIEW Practical PrintablesMisplaced Modifiers BookletTeaching Writing: Structure and StyleStructure and Style for Students: Year 1 Level CStructure and Style for Students, Year 3 Level BStructure and Style for Students, Year 2 Level BStructure and Style for Students, Year 2 Level AWriting Across the CurriculumIEW in Writing Series EZ+1: IEW's Step-by-Step Teaching MethodEpisode 417: Using IEW through the YearsMagnum Opus MagazineTranscript of Podcast Episode 540 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to podcast@IEW.comPerhaps your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA).If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or info@IEW.com

Dr. Daniel J. Thomas III is an assistant professor of Urban Education  in the Department of Teaching Learning & Culture at Texas A&M University. Dr. Thomas' research focuses on the historical and contemporary experiences of Black male teachers and Black boys as well as the teaching of Black history in social studies courses.  Dr. Thomas is the author of 16 scholarly publications that have been featured in leading academic outlets including: Teachers College Record, International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education, Peabody Journal of Education, Race, Ethnicity & Education,  Urban Education, Theory and Research in Social Education, The Social Studies, and Sport, Education, and Society. At the University of Texas, Dr. Thomas won both the 3-Minute Thesis competition as well as the university's distinguished 'Outstanding Dissertation Award'. His most recent work on "(Re)imagining Self-Determination" has been awarded a $30,000 grant. He was also awarded prestigious $50,000 grant from the Spencer Foundation.Prior to the completion of his doctoral studies, Dr. Thomas taught secondary social studies in the Baltimore-Washington region where he simultaneously coached and mentored youth through a non-profit organization ran by a network of Black male teacher-coaches called Next Level Nation. He served alongside New Orleans Saints football coach, Cory Robinson, and the first African American Governor of Maryland, Wes Moore. During his stint working in college athletics at UC Berkeley, Thomas spearheaded the creation of the Black Student-Athlete Committee (BSAC). Dr. Thomas earned his PhD in Curriculum & Instruction from the University of Texas at Austin, Master of Arts in Teaching Secondary Social Studies from Johns Hopkins University, and Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Maryland where he was a walk-on football student-athlete. @Dr.DanielThomas3https://tr.ee/wJG_mxwIFz#drdanieljthomas3 #professor #gogetit Chip Baker Websitehttps://chipbaker.org/

On this episode of The Report Card, Nat Malkus speaks with John White about state education leadership, how the education landscape has changed over the last few decades, innovation in education and where it tends to go wrong, the importance of school choice, the Southern Surge, why coherent systems matter, what we know about curriculum, and more.John White is the CEO of Great Minds. Previously, he was the Louisiana State Superintendent of Education, Superintendent of the Louisiana Recovery School District, Deputy Chancellor of the New York City Department of Education, and a Teach For America corps member.This episode was produced by Elli Lucas.

Practicing acupuncture for over fifty years asks us to trust intuition and stay open even when the path ahead isn't clear. But what happens when a life's direction comes not from planning, but from being pulled toward what you love?Judy Worsley is a five element acupuncturist who trained alongside J.R. Worsley for decades, helping shape this medicine's growth into the profession it is today. In this conversation, she joins Michael to explore the tension between certainty and surrender, and how following what feels true can become its own kind of guidance.Listen in as they trace her path from a free-roaming Florida childhood, through law school and a hitchhiking trip across America, to a chance encounter that changed everything; how clarity differs from having all the answers; why difficult moments deserve to be revisited rather than carried; and what it means to spend a lifetime devoted to this work.

In today's Teaching Middle School ELA Podcast episode, we're talking all about bell ringers—and why so many of them end up feeling like busy work instead of meaningful learning. Curriculum writer Pat shares a simple weekly framework that helps students build reading, writing, grammar, and vocabulary skills in just the first few minutes of class. You'll also learn how to plan purposeful bell ringers, avoid grading overload, and create routines that actually stick. If you're ready to make every minute count, this episode is for you! Subscribe & Review in iTunesAre you subscribed to our podcast? If you're not, we want to encourage you to do that today. We don't want you to miss a single episode. We add a brand-new episode every week, and if you're not subscribed, there's a good chance you'll miss out on those. Click here to subscribe on Apple Podcast!Now if you're feeling extra awesome today, we would be super grateful if you left us a review over on Apple Podcast, too. Those reviews help other people find our podcast, and they're also so much fun for us to go in and read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let us know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you! 

Organizational leaders are often under constant pressure to deliver simple solutions in the face of deeply complex challenges, with confidence and speed. You may experience this as a kind of "either/or" decision-making, a tension between doing things this way or that way. A leader pressured to decide quickly may miss insights that emerge from sitting with the tension within the paradox they face. Amidst these dynamics, can leaders hold the possibility of "both/and"? Our guest, Wendy Smith, suggests that moving beyond reductionist thinking requires embracing the interdependent tensions of paradox. She encourages us to shift our focus from making forced choices to discovering how opposing forces can reinforce one another. Cultivating "both/and" thinking is no longer a purely theoretical exercise; it is an essential, everyday capability needed to navigate the ambiguity of our changing world, disrupt transactional habits, and build courageous, thriving communities. Dr. Wendy K. Smith is an expert in organizational behavior whose research focuses on paradox theory and how leaders navigate competing demands to drive creative solutions. She is the co-author of Both/And Thinking: Embracing Creative Tensions to Solve Your Toughest Problems. Recognized as a Thinkers50 top global management thinker and one of the most cited researchers in her field, Dr. Smith is the Dana J. Johnson Professor of Management & Faculty Director of the Women's Leadership Initiative at the University of Delaware. She will serve as a Fellow at Harvard Business School for the 2026-27 academic year. This episode Challenges the pervasive demand for immediate clarity and rapid decision-making, demonstrating how rushing to resolve ambiguity can diminish both decision quality and human dignity. Unpacks the conceptual difference between a dilemma (a choice to be made) and a paradox (interdependent, synergistic tensions, such as stability vs. change or the abstract vs. the practical). Plays with the idea of "cauliflower living"—a deep integration where a strong global economy feeds the distinct, hyper-local traditions of communities, an example of "Both/And" thinking that revitalized Fogo Island, Newfoundland. Examines how unheld uncertainty breeds a social contagion of fear, proposing building a capacity for collective courage to hold interdependent tensions rather than retreating into polarized camps. Notes 0:00 - The Curriculum of Experience: Navigating complexity and transition 5:13 - A Career Dilemma: Finding the integration between medicine and leadership 12:04 Engaging in A Paradigm Shift: Moving away from linear reduction and towards holistic and interdependent thinking 25:19 - Cauliflower Living: Fogo Island and honoring tradition through modernity 44:05 - Interlude: Reflection on learning through paradox 46:58 - The Folly of Airport Transactions: Applying paradox in everyday moments 1:01:50 - Emotional Contagion: Addressing the fear of ambiguity in within groups 1:09:08 - Final Thoughts: "Both/And" as the next core leadership practice Citations, Papers & Recommended Reading Berg, David & Smith, Kenwyn. Paradoxes of Group Life. Kerr, Steven. On the Folly of Rewarding A, While Hoping for B. Nisbett, Richard & Peng, Kaiping. The Geography of Thought. Production Credits Learning Through Experience is hosted by Dr. Heidi Brooks and produced by Emberleaf Studio. Theme music composed and performed by Bradley Kemp.

What does it actually mean to create a justice-centered curriculum? Many educators are committed to equity, inclusion, and justice, but translating those values into daily curriculum design can feel overwhelming. In this guest episode of the Time for Teachership Podcast, host Lindsay Lyons sits down with educator, researcher, and framework designer Dr. Genevieve Erker-Caffrey to discuss her innovative P.O.W.E.R. Framework, a practical tool for creating justice-oriented social studies curriculum that is grounded in critical theory while remaining accessible for educators. In Part 1 of this conversation, Dr. Erker-Caffrey shares the origins of the framework, the challenges teachers face when designing equity-centered curriculum, and the first two dimensions of the P.O.W.E.R. Framework: Presence & Personhood and Oppression & Opposition. In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why many educators struggle to implement justice-centered curriculum despite strong commitments to equity The organizational and structural barriers that make curriculum design challenging Four key characteristics teachers identified as necessary for effective equity-oriented curriculum How the P.O.W.E.R. Framework supports curriculum planning across grade levels, topics, and identity groups Why curriculum should begin with identity, humanity, and dignity before oppression How to teach about oppression in developmentally appropriate ways Why resistance and opposition should always be taught alongside systems of oppression   Get Your Episode Freebie & More Resources On My Website: https://www.lindsaybethlyons.com/blog/268    Connect with guest Dr. Genevieve Erker-Caffrey  Website: www.genevievecaffrey.com  

Dr. Mark Madson sits down with retirees and living legend former administrators of the Parkland School District who all retired at least 20 years ago: Dr. Lee Kreidler – Former Assistant Superintendent (1975–1998) Joan Failla – Former Kernsville Elementary Principal (1991–2000) Ken Zellner – (1963-2004) Parkland High School graduate, former Schnecksville teacher (starting in 1967), and Coordinator of Curriculum and Instruction for 7 years, completing 37 years total as a Parkland staff member. Rich Houck – Hired in 1969 to teach at James W. Good Elementary (now Cetronia Elementary), later becoming Principal of Ironton Elementary

You're told to teach with fidelity—but what if the curriculum itself isn't aligned with the science of reading? In this episode, Kari Kurto from The Reading League breaks down how to evaluate your materials, spot red flags, and use the Curriculum Navigation Reports and Compass tools to make better instructional decisions—without starting from scratch.In this episode, we'll talk about:How to tell if a curriculum is really SoR aligned.The top red flags to watch for in your materials.Why “fidelity” isn't always the best approach.Free tools to help you evaluate and improve.How to make change—even if your district isn't there yet.Show LinksThe Reading League WebsiteCurriculum Decision Maker's PageThe Reading League's Evaluation GuidelinesJoin Malia on Instagram.Become a Science of Reading Formula member!Rate, Review, and FollowIf you loved this episode, please take a minute to rate and review my show! That helps the podcast world know that this show is worth sharing with other educators just like you.Scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write a Review". Then let me know what you loved most about the episode!While you're there, be sure to follow the podcast. I'm adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and I don't want you to miss out! 

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John Taylor Gatto uses Robert Kiyosaki's rocky path, including bankruptcy, to argue that real learning comes from experience and mistakes, not classroom instruction. For homeschoolers, this raises a core question: how do we build environments where our kids can safely run their own "personal feedback loops" instead of fearing failure? Show notes are at https://www.4onemore.com/358

Despite decades of inflammatory rhetoric, the real risk of video games lies not in their violent imagery but in the ethical and political sensibilities they normalize. Video games reward speed, efficiency, control, and meritocratic mastery, training players to align with a technolibertarian worldview - one that celebrates individual will, technological power, and skepticism toward collective forms of governance. Rather than asking whether games produce violent individuals, we might more productively ask how they contribute to a commitment to radical capitalism and a belief in highly individualistic worldviews. In this unsettling work David Waddington traces the philosophical roots of technolibertarianism, founded on faith in technological progress and personal freedom. He identifies a darker turn in this thinking, animated by the ideals of Ayn Rand and her archetype of the "tech hero of capitalism." Many games, Waddington argues, invite players to inhabit this archetype, treating mastery, control, and relentless striving as moral virtues. While educational research often praises games for motivating students and fostering problem-solving, Waddington asks a deeper question: What kinds of people do games help us become? Drawing on Martin Heidegger and other thinkers, he explores whether gameplay expands human possibility or narrows it by habituating players to efficient yet restrictive systems. The Hidden Curriculum of Video Games (McGill-Queen's UP, 2026) critiques mainstream game design and educational technology, offering hopeful alternatives and examining reflective games that resist dominant gameplay logics. Written with clarity, passion, and philosophical depth, this thought-provoking work opens new horizons on technology, education, and the moral imagination of play. Rudolf Thomas Inderst (*1978) enjoys video games since 1985. He received a master's degree in political science, American cultural studies as well as contemporary and recent history from Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Munich and holds two PhDs in game studies (LMU & University of Passau). Currently, he's teaching as a professor for game design and game studies at the HNU University of Applied Sciences Neu-Ulm, Germany, holds the position as lead editor at the online journal TITEL kulturmagazin for the game section, and is editor of the weekly game research newsletter Game Studies Watchlist. 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

What happens when you stop letting the algorithm choose what you learn and start building your own course of study?In the first installment of my summer" personal curriculum," I open Peter Singer's Animal Liberation Now: The Definitive Classic Renewed, the updated 2023 edition of his influential 1975 book, Animal Liberation.Why start here? Singer's work supplied much of the vocabulary and philosophical framework still used in conversations about animals today. We break down speciesism, sentience, utilitarianism, and the difference between animal welfare and animal rights—without assuming you already speak the language of philosophy. ( Because I don't.)We look at factory farming and animal experimentation, how Singer weighs a human preference for taste or price against an animal's interest in avoiding suffering, and why the question of plant sentience does not necessarily weaken the vegan case.There are criticisms of Singer's work, including disability-rights objections to his views on euthanasia and profound cognitive disability.This episode is neither a blanket endorsement nor a takedown. It is an invitation to read critically, understand some of the ideas that helped shape modern animal ethics, and decide what holds up for you.IN THIS EPISODEWhat a personal curriculum is—and why it can be an antidote to fragmented, algorithm-driven learningWhy Animal Liberation Now is the first book in my vegan personal curriculum• Speciesism and the equal consideration of interests• Utilitarianism explained in plain EnglishThe difference between animal welfare and animal rightsFactory farming, laboratory research, and the scale of animal suffering• Singer's most controversial arguments and disability-rights criticismWhy plant sentience does not necessarily undermine the vegan caseFood, memory, displacement, and the Viennese recipes that close the bookCONTENT NOTEThis episode includes discussion of factory farming, animal experimentation, animal suffering, euthanasia, disability rights, and ethically complex questions involving infants with profound, life-limiting disabilities.What subject would you choose for a personal curriculum of your own? And how does this new series land for you—intriguing, too academic, or exactly the nudge you needed? Reach out and let me know.The next personal-curriculum book episode will arrive in a couple of weeks. Until then, I'll be here every week to cheer you on as you Vedge Your Best.Subscribe & Review:If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us grow and share the message of plant-based living with more listeners.For more information, to submit a question or topic, or to book a free 30 minute Coaching session visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠veganatanyage.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠or email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠info@micheleolendercoaching.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music, Production, and Editing by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Charlie Weinshank⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. For inquiries email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠charliewe97@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Virtual Support Services: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://proadminme.com/⁠

Not sure how to make math work in your homeschool? This episode is packed with down-to-earth advice for keeping math simple, not starting too early, and helping your kids enjoy it! Several points were raised, including using games and daily routines to build math skills naturally, plus an honest look at popular programs like CTC Math and Right Start Math. If you want your kids to love math—and you want less stress—this episode will help you breathe easier and teach with confidence!RESOURCES+Click here for a complete list of curricula and tools mentioned in this episode+Buy some of our favorite books here! 10 Of Those + $1 shipping!+Build Your Family's Library: Grab our FREE book list here+Get our FREE ebook: 5 Essential Parts of a Great Education.+Attend one of our upcoming seminars this year!+Click HERE for more information about consulting with Carole Joy Seid!CONNECTHomeschool Made Simple | Website | Seminars | Instagram | Facebook | PinterestEPISODE LINKSMentioned in this episode:Get your first month of lessons with Voetburg Music Academy for just $10! Use code HOMESCHOOL10Voetberg Music AcademyJoin us for a seminar this summer! Nashville (Aug 1, 2026) and Dallas (Aug 29, 2026)HMS 2026 Seminars