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Welcome to Epsd 91 of the irreverent podcast Mike and Ron: Here to Help. In this podcast your favorite podcasters discuss everything from Mike's fender bender in a parking lot to how Americans don't like to take responsibility of their actions to the state of straight relationships and a psychologists definition of 'soul mating' to  how people are blame others for their life situations to the current affects of tariffs on the US economy, to how the US economy slid for the first time in 5 yrs, to California now being the worlds 4th largest economy to how people are unable to honest with themselves about who they are including weaknesses likes and dislikes to why manufacturing jobs are not coming back to the USA to immigration people being wrongly detained and much much more! This is the Mike and Ron: Here to Help podcast...ENJOY! Don't forget to Subscribe to our Podcast here, and follow us at: @mikesasson & @ronbushofficial on Instagram and @mikeandronheretohelp on Youtube.

Welcome to Epsd 90 of the Mike and Ron: Here to Help podcast. This week the best podcasters in the Multiverse discuss everything from Ron's possible exposure to air born contaminants while working in the Palisades and Pasadena fire areas, to PA Governor Shapiro's assassination attempt, to all of the PA based political violence to January 6th. They discuss deporting legal immigrants to El Salvadorian jail without proof, the outbreak of measles and how this is all a sign of how broken America is politically. Mike and Ron talk about how republican voters respond to how current events negatively impact them to how broken our insurance industry is discussing how investment funds are taking advantage of people loosing their from being under insured, to the effects of tariffs on the US economy to how younger people are losing the ability to write by hand to sperm racing in Los Angeles and much much more! Don't forget to Subscribe to our Podcast here, and follow us at: @mikesasson & @ronbushofficial on Instagram and @mikeandronheretohelp on Youtube.

Welcome to Epsd 89 of the Mike and Ron: Here to Help podcast. In this breathtaking episode your favorite podcasters discuss everything about how Mike Sasson listens to the Star Wars theme song by John Williams and how he was one of the best film composers and how Hans Zimmer is todays version. They also discuss how Ron is sick of watching WW2 and Vietnam movies as much as slave movies to how these types of movies should be informative to the American public. They discuss why Ron is disgruntled by the dumbing down of American society regarding history like slavery, why we fought WW2 to why Japan attacked America and how the lack of factual information being a part of general consciousness affects our current politics. Ron gets serious and points the finger at Americans as being the problem in our politics due to our voting indifference to China, Japan and South Korea planning to respond to Trump tariffs together in an unprecedented way the Documentary called "Flophouse America" and much much more!  Don't forget to Subscribe to our Podcast here, and follow us at: @mikesasson & @ronbushofficial on Instagram and @mikeandronheretohelp on Youtube.

Welcome to yet another must listen Epsd of the Mike and Ron: Here to Help podcast. This is Episode 88 and this week your fearless purveyors of truth discuss everything from coming out of the closet before the internet to studying from Encyclopedia Britannica to banning books, how it's associated to white guilt, America's need to hold on to the white supremacy mindset, to white male and manoverse disempowerment, to anti DEI, to what powers conservative podcasts, news and radio. They even discuss Sadhgurus perspective on self love, on how people who love themselves want that for others to why conservative comedians tend to be not funny with bad energy like Dennis Miller and Rob Schneider to the falling stock market, Trumps not doing anything to reduce inflation and how the Republican party isn't talking about it. Mike and Ron discuss Women's health care and access to abortions and the lack of reports about it to Trumps tariffs, why taking over Canada would be a disaster for conservatives and much much more!Don't forget to Subscribe to our Podcast here, and follow us at: @mikesasson & @ronbushofficial on Instagram and @mikeandronheretohelp on Youtube.

Welcome to Epsd 87 of The Mike and Ron: Here to Help podcast. This week these brilliant yet humble comedians and podcasters discuss everything from the celebrities they've met including (name drop time) Brad Pitt, Mike Tyson & Muhammed Ali and how to talk to celebrities like they're normal people to how Democrats can't govern. They talk about to how LA isn't giving tax breaks to bring back movie and TV production, our lack of suitable public transportation, our lack of high speed rail in CA and to Vegas to the recent studies showing how human intelligence is going down to Trump on DEI hires, and dismantling the dept of Education to how Drake got dragged by UMG over his lawsuit against them and Kendrick and much much more! Don't forget to Subscribe to our Podcast here, and follow us at: @mikesasson & @ronbushofficial on Instagram and @mikeandronheretohelp on Youtube.

Welcome to Epsd 86! This week your fearless hero's discuss everything from Ron's not smoking weed for 1 yr this month to how some people like Snoop Dogg can be very successful and most can't smoking lots of weed to America's quality of life and use of drugs to the new Canadian Prime Minister and the Canadian and Mexican responses to US tariffs to the difference between EU, British and Canadian news compared to the emotional and triggering conservative and liberal news channels in the US. Your favorite podcasters also discuss how the Trump is causing inflation in home building, food and cars to how he's announced nothing to reduce costs as he campaigned on to win the election. Mike and Ron also discuss how the democratic party continue to fail at learning how t speak to typical Americans to how uninformed the general American public is to Led Zepplin and how Robert Plant use to flaunt his junk to moral bankruptcy of the American electorate to reaction videos and so much more! Don't forget to Subscribe to our Podcast here, and follow us at: @mikesasson & @ronbushofficial on Instagram and @mikeandronheretohelp on Youtube.

Welcome to Epsd 85 where legendary podcasters Mike and Ron discuss everything from the recent speech on youtube by Conservative Columnist David Brooks titled "how the elites rigged society and why it's falling apart" and how America has a caste system to how both liberalism and conservatism has not worked for America to the lack of morality that is gripping America to the Mexican and Canadian tariff war that will collapse the economy and raise costs to how Republican voters are not getting anything that helps them directly. They also discuss Bill Burr taking on Elon Musk and the conservative right to how we have a 900 billion military budget and still live in fear; to Palisades and Pasadena fire victims in huge homes with no money or insurance to fix their homes to boomer nostalgia, the SNL 50th Anniversary and so much more!  Don't forget to Subscribe to our Podcast here, and follow us at: @mikesasson & @ronbushofficial on Instagram and @mikeandronheretohelp on Youtube.

Welcome to Epsd 71 of the Mike & Ron: Here to Help podcast. In this episode your fearless heros discuss everything from their post DNC feelings, the state of Harris v Trump, RFK Jr being a complete fraud and freak based on the story of the whales head he strapped to the roof of his car, the self hatred and mental health issues that fuels the American Republican Taliban party, to how not all Republicans are weird or racist, that 8.4 million people voted twice for both Obama and Trump, to NIMBY Not in my backyard Liberal Racists fighting low income housing and subways in LA county to Republican vs Democratic party solutions to homelessness and violence, to drug addicts in MacArthur Park, regulations required to approve to build housing, Ron's job at Servpro and repairing housing to Mike's baby pictures and much more! Don't forget to Subscribe to our Podcast here, and follow us at: @mikesasson & @ronbushofficial on Instagram and @mikeandronheretohelp on Youtube.

Welcome to Epsd 64 of the Mike and Ron: Here to Help podcast. This is part 2 of the 2 part Joe Biden Steps down, Kamala Harris steps up episodes. Your favorite podcasters discuss everything from where the strength of the black woman joined with white women vote for womens rights, to shameless state of the republican party, the republican party against white working class males, Trump not wanting to debate Harris to the Harris VP debate to Trump and RFK Jr planning an edorsement for a job to what does the Republican party look like and do if they loose and so much more! Don't forget to Subscribe to our Podcast here, and follow us at: @mikesasson & @ronbushofficial on Instagram and @mikeandronheretohelp on Youtube.

Welcome to Epsd 63 of Mike and Ron: Here to Help The Joe Biden drops out, Kamala Harris Steps up Part 1 of 2 part podcast. In this episode we discuss everything from the historic nature of what Biden did, Harris the possible first Black / Indian American and first Female President to fundraising, racism and sexism from Republilcans to the record breaking fundraising, the Win with Black Women organization, David Hogg of Parkland and co-founder of the March for Our Lives movement, the Charli XCX 'brat' endorsement, women voters this election cycle and much much more! Don't forget to Subscribe to our Podcast here, and follow us at: @mikesasson & @ronbushofficial on Instagram and @mikeandronheretohelp on Youtube.

Author, social entrepreneur and the co-founder of a School Called HOME and The Dark Mountain Project - and a long time friend - Dougald Hine sits down with Sara Jolena Wolcott to talk about (adult) education, which leads to so many other things, because education is connected to so many things.1:27 - Introduction to Dougald Hine5:04 -  When you know society has run to the end of its own story.... A question from a friend and student16:19 - On education and carrying a message21:38 - Education, Religion, and learning from what comes before us42:17 - Learning and unlearning as adults58:53 - Ethical Dilemmas in running our own schools1:14:00 - Divestment and disinvestment in culture and place 1:21:51 - “Our world has not always been made for us and yet we do / we are actively part of creating what's arising”Dougald Hine:WebsiteDark MountainDougald's new book: At Work in the Ruins: Finding Our Place in the Time of Science, Climate Change, Pandemics and All the Other EmergenciesDougald's book: At Work in the Ruins: Finding our place in the time of science, climate change, pandemics, and all the other emergenciesFurther Adventures in Regrowing A Living Culture: A five-week online serieswith Dougald Hine start of May 23rd and 24th, 2024 - Learn morea school called HOMESupport the Show.Learn more about Sara Jolena Wolcott and Sequoia SamanvayaMusic Title: Both of Us Music by: madiRFAN Don't forget to "like" and share this episode!

Welcome to Eposide 49 of The Mike and Ron: Here to Help Podcast. In this episode your purveyors of emotional intelligence discuss everything from Mike's first 5 yrs in LA to Ozzie Ozbourne biting off a bat head to, losing patience aka zeor F's given as we get older, to relationship advise of marrying your best friend,and disempowered white men taking responsibility for thier lives, to did Diddy do it? and the passing of Shigeichi Negishi the inventor of the karaoke machine, making an impact on humanity and much much....even more than that more! Don't forget to Subscribe to our Podcast here, and follow us at: @mikesasson & @ronbushofficial on Instagram and @mikeandronheretohelp on Youtube.

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Hai, Sobat Cuan.. Kebucinan sudah membutakan Joe, sampai-sampai menuruti semua keinginan pacarnya.. Bahkan, mereka sampai bikin rekening bersama lho.. Hingga di suatu hari, Joe kaget banget gara-gara semua uang yang ada di rekening bersama itu 'raib' bersamaan dengan pacarnya yang juga hilang tanpa kabar.. Penasaran kan, gimana kelanjutan kisah Joe bersama pacarnya? Temukan jawabannya di episode kedua DRAKOR (Drama Keuangan On Reality).... Shuuuut.... Jangan lupa dengerin audio series Cuap Cuap Cuan, yang tayang setiap hari Kamis, Jam 17.00 WIB, hanya di Spotify ya.... Sobat Cuan, jangan lupa ya untuk follow IG @cuap_cuan, dan juga subscribe youtube channel Cuap Cuap Cuan, kemudian di like, comment dan share ya. Salam cuan!

Hai, Sobat Cuan...!! Nona adalah seorang perempuan pekerja yang hidup dalam dunia glamour. Dia bekerja di sebuah perusahaan mode terkenal dan diakui sebagai trendmark oleh lingkungannya. Angel selalu tampil modis, mengikuti tren terkini, dan menjadi sorotan di antara teman-temannya.   Hingga akhirnya terungkap rahasia Nona yang selalu tampil modis. Hmm…kira-kira apa ya rahasianya? Yuk dengerin langsung cerita pertama audioseries cuap cuap cuan!  Sobat Cuan, jangan lupa ya untuk follow IG @cuap_cuan, dan juga subscribe youtube channel Cuap Cuap Cuan, kemudian di like, comment dan share ya. Salam cuan! 

Welcome to Epsd 23 of The Mike and Ron: Here to Help Podcast! In this episodes your Hero's discuss everything from neighborhoods in LA to the SAG/AFTRA & Writers strike, what's going on in the Entertainment industry and how it's similar to the tech industry now.  To how Tom Cruise and Mission Impossible is great movie making vs Barbie and Oppenheimer and how major tech companies like Apple will start buying entertainment companies like Disney. Don't forget to Subscribe to our Podcast here, and follow us at: @mikesasson & @ronbushofficial on Instagram and @mikeandronheretohelp on Youtube.

In this Epsd of Mike and Ron: Here to Help Podcast they discuss everything from the god awful Supreme Court, the corrupt self hating racial sell out that is Clarence Thomas, voter apathy and why it's important to vote discussion (again), the surging unhoused problem in and other criticisms of liberals like NIMBY - not in my backyard people to  everyone taking some sort of local civic action, Mikes white woman's voice to struggling to live off half a mil a year and much more!  Don't forget to Subscribe to our Podcast here, and follow us at: @mikesasson & @ronbushofficial on Instagram and @mikeandronheretohelp on Youtube.

In this Epsd of The Mike and Ron: Here to Help Podcast, they discuss the Worlds most pressing issues like Tik Tok comedians are the new Vine Stars, talent vs entertainment, classic bands still work paying to see, Republicans are a post policy party, lot's of good stand up comedy in LA to having kids at 89 like Pacino.  They also discuss and celebrate / shout out Junteenth & Gay Pride Month. Don't forget to Subscribe to our Podcast here, and follow us at: @mikesasson & @ronbushofficial on Instagram and @mikeandronheretohelp on Youtube.

Welcome to Epsd 19 of The Mike and Ron: Here to Help Podcast where we discuss everything from Mike's perception of peace and tranquility in LA to Ron and Warehouse parties, women giving women advice on men to lab grown chicken meat and people who don't travel and much more! Always here to help!Don't forget to Subscribe to our Podcast here, and follow us at: @mikesasson & @ronbushofficial on Instagram and @mikeandronheretohelp on Youtube.

Welcome to Epsd. 18 of The Mike & Ron: Here to Help Podcast! In this episode of pure wisdom to live by, Mike and Ron discuss everything from Advertising & Social Media, Robert Oppenheimer, DTLA in the early 2000's,  crazy shit being developed in Silicon Valley a major part of America use to be Mexico and much more! Don't forget to Subscribe to our Podcast here, and follow us at: @mikesasson & @ronbushofficial on Instagram and @mikeandronheretohelp on Youtube.

      For Women's history month, this episode will talk about 2 SheHeros who made an impact on accessible housing and beyond for the disability community; Judy Heumann and Eleanor Smith.  Mrs. Heumann was considered the godmother of the disability rights movement and recently passed away. She along with Ed Roberts, helped initiated the Independent Living Movement; providing the foundation for an accessible environment and housing. I talk about the privilege I had in meeting her during the last six months of her life.         Mrs. Eleanor Smith created the retired organization, Concrete Change which focuses on incorporating three elements into new home construction for accessibility. Her organization and efforts helped create the Visibility Movement; the idea that homes owned and homes visited, should be accessible for the disabled community. There is much more to be done in private sector housing to increase accessibility, affordability, and homeownership for the disabled community. Listen for five things that you can do to be the next SheHero or SheHero alley! Transcript, click hereSupport the showClick for: Feedback Survey Facebook Linkden www.horizontalhouses.comAccessibilityishome@gmail.com

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In today's episode, I cover yesterday's landmark verdict of my former employer, Stewart Rhodes. According to the New York Times:Stewart Rhodes, the leader of the far-right Oath Keepers militia, was convicted on Tuesday along with one of his subordinates of seditious conspiracy as a jury found them guilty of seeking to keep former President Donald J. Trump in power through an extensive plot that started after the 2020 election and culminated in the mob attack on the Capitol.The jury in Federal District Court in Washington found three other defendants in the case not guilty of sedition and acquitted Mr. Rhodes of two separate conspiracy charges.The split verdicts, coming after three days of deliberations, were a landmark — if not total — victory for the Justice Department, which poured enormous effort into prosecuting Mr. Rhodes and his four co-defendants.The sedition convictions marked the first time in nearly 20 trials related to the Capitol attack that a jury had decided that the violence that erupted on Jan. 6, 2021, was the product of an organized conspiracy.Also, in today's episode, we listen to the recording of the public comment section of Monday Estes Park School District's Board of Education regular meeting. I then read two additional letters I have received from Estes Park Community members sharing their thoughts and feelings on the Charter School Application to the board by Loveland Classical Schools. Please Note the two letters to the Board of Education are at the bottom of this email.Here is the link to my interview on Chris Cuomo's new show on NewsNation from last night's coverage.Unfortunately, the panel discussion I was a part of last night on MSNBC's 11th Hour is not yet posted to the internet, but this video recap does include some of my footage. Here is the local affiliate KDVR Fox 31's interview with me from last night: Here is the link to the RMPBS documentary on the historical rise of fascism I spoke about in the episode. Letter 1There seems to be a narrative being shared with the charter application that our schools are failing students.  This is on the coattails of the national narrative that students fared poorly with the disruption to education during the pandemic.  Our school district certainly faced some challenges, but we did not follow this pathway.  I think it's important to communicate with our students, families and community about all the positives that are happening with our district.  We are certainly NOT failing our students.I read through the Loveland Classical School- Estes Valley (LCS-EV) application. I have a number of concerns about the reasoning behind the school, the impact on our district and current students, and sustainability.  Here are my main concerns.* There is a claim that the LCS curriculum will better meet student needs.  I taught in a Core Knowledge school previously and it is a viable curriculum.  However, the curriculum being used in EPSD is meeting student needs as evidenced by test scores.* LCS schools compared to other schools with similar demographics show them performing in the bottom or bottom third.  EPSD's elementary and middle school is performing in the top or top third when using the same comparison.  It's also important to note that we have significantly higher numbers of students who are ELL compared to any of these schools.  * There is no clear plan for transportation other than a rideshare app idea.  This discriminates against our low socioeconomic families who need reliable transportation. The ride share app may work in Loveland, but the Estes Valley area has a wider and more challenging geographical footprint to pull this off.  * There were some ideas in the application for lunches, but not a clear plan.  How will this affect students who qualify for Free and Reduced lunches?* There was no information on how LCS-EV would provide extra-curricular activities and sports.  Would they expect to have students join the EPSD clubs and teams?* The initial numbers on the application don't seem to add up to their anticipated enrollment for their year one. Only a portion of the students they mention would be eligible.  This would mean they are planning on recruiting students from our existing schools to get the numbers needed to start. * The pastor of Cornerstone Church, Bruce Finger, serves on the LSC board.  The church would receive a minimum of $50,000 for renovations.  This seems to be a conflict of interest.  If the school did start, but was not sustainable, the church would still benefit. If another church on their application was chosen instead then they would still benefit from renovations.  * According to ECEA 4.08, the school district is still responsible for Special Education compliance.  How would this work if the district didn't receive funding, but still needed to be responsible?* LCS has their own appointed board.  The LCS-EV school would be included with the Loveland board.  This takes away local control and our Board of Education would have no say in how funds are spent. Is our community ok with having a board in another town govern the funding from our district?* The legal representation, Miller Farmer Law, from LCS is also representing other classical charter schools. They are pushing for Charter Networks across the state.  This law firm stands to make a lot of money with these expansions.  See recent applications for Ascent Classical schools and what is going on in Durango and Ignacio.  * The application suggests using money from the LCS reserves.  This money would have been collected with the intent of using it for students in the Thompson School District.  Is this ok with Loveland taxpayers?  CO Rev Stat § 22-30.5-104.7 (2016) does state that funds from MLOs and bonds cannot be used to support ‘for a school authorized by one authorizer to support a school authorized by a different authorizer.' * Typically school districts keep some money in their reserves, but LCS has about 6 million dollars.  Why isn't this money being spent to invest in their current students rather than try to start a network?  * The EPSD has seen a decline in students in the past ten years due to cost of living, low wages and lack of affordable housing.  LCS-EV projects an increase of students in their plan.  This does not seem sustainable with our trends.  Declining enrollment in the Denver area is causing many charters to close.* A number of years ago we combined our primary and intermediate schools to cut back on the costs of running an extra building.  Is it financially sound to add another building back into how our per pupil funding is being spent?* ‘Teachers' at LCS do not need to be highly qualified and the pay also reflects this.  How does LCS-EV plan to recruit and retain staff?  The cost of living in Loveland is 12% less than in Estes Park.  The biggest issue is housing with the difference in median home cost being 25% less in Loveland.  The EPSD is still trying to hire for positions this school year and we are close to halfway through it.  * What are the enrollment numbers at LCS for October count and then at the end of the school year?  Schools get per pupil funding based on October count.  Do they retain consistent numbers all school year? LCS-EV would keep per pupil funding for any student who un-enrolls after October count and returns to EPES or EPMS.* Our school district would lose 5 teaching positions with their initial proposal of 108 students.  Some charters take on teachers displaced and keep their current salary.  This does not seem to be the case for LCS.  These are teachers who have worked hard and are invested in our students and community that would lose their jobs.Some of the messaging I've heard states that LCS-EV school would provide choice.  I'm certainly not opposed to having choices.  However, this particular charter in our small, rural district does not seem sustainable over time.  It would also be a detriment to our current schools and negatively affect all the great things we are doing right now.  We have a new head administration team within the past year (Ruby Bode, Carmen Williams and Sundee Pietsch) and there is such positive momentum.  I'm wondering if the folks who are supporting this charter application have reached out with what they would like to see for our school district since there is a new admin team to work with. We are only better when we work together. Thank you for considering these questions as you embark on making the decision for this charter application.  It sounds like there are three possible outcomes:  deny, approve with conditions or approve. I strongly encourage you to deny this application to do what is best for ALL of our students, our district and our community.  This would be a risky investment for a school that hasn't shown great performance at their Loveland campuses.  I, as a taxpayer, would prefer to keep the same level of funding for our current schools so that we can continue to support our students with their achievement and growth.Letter 2I would like to add my objection to the proposal to have Loveland Classical Schools open a charter school in Estes Park, for the following reasons:I am not a Constitutional scholar, but I know that the concept of "separation of church and state" evolved from the language of the First Amendment, with the relevant portion being "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion."  One part of the interpretation of that is that there shall not be a national religion.  Until recently that also meant that religious organizations would be essentially tax exempt, and that (non-sectarian) tax revenues would not be used to support sectarian organizations.  As the LCS-EV is proposed, it will have classrooms in a Church.  An LCS Board member (Rev. Finger) is the pastor of a Church in Estes Park, and the rest of the Board will be appointed.  By whom? The application makes many references to virtues, ethics, morality, and souls, characteristics that are in the usual purview of the Church.   There are limitations on what will be taught (e.g., excluding certain conflicts, human sexuality, human evolution) that again imply a belief system such as religion rather than open access to knowledge as an evolving process.  The teachers will be hired by the Board, and do not have to be Colorado state certified or licensed in any way, which could mean they do not have the years of instruction in teaching skills, one of which is to be non-judgmental, nor the supervised classroom experience in their training.This proposal wishes to use school district tax-based funding to support a particular sectarian orientation.  This would be using government funds to promote a narrow religious view of what constitutes education, and this does violate the First Amendment proscription against the government establishing religion.I am aware that the Supreme Court recently decided (Carson v. Makin, 2021) that the state of Maine must allow their school voucher program to pay for tuition for religious schools.  Maine has some rural areas with no educational resources at some or all grade levels, and tuition vouchers were meant to allow children to attend private schools.  The state law said that the private schools were to be non-sectarian, and the Court's 6-3 decision last year struck that down.  This is a major crossroad in the national discussion of values, and Estes Park is a small component in a very large issue.  It seems imprudent to make a very premature, precipitous decision like this without broader dissemination of the information to the stakeholders, not only children, parents, and school district staff, but the residents in the school district who are the tax-payers who will have to live with the consequences.  My input is to table the application until the public can be adequately informed, and to make this a ballot issue for the next local election. ⚕︎ Linnéa Carter, MDClick here to sign up for our Holiday Special.Today's episode is sponsored by: Get full access to The Colorado Switchblade at www.coloradoswitchblade.com/subscribe

As I was recording this podcast, the following email went out to community stakeholders from the Superintendent of the Estes Park School District regarding the district policy concerning the charter school application and upcoming process here is what it read: Estes Park School District Staff, Parents/Guardians, and Community,Loveland Classical Schools has submitted an application to start a K-8 charter school in the Estes Park School District. The application was submitted and has met the requirements set in the policy. District policy also dictates that the district must host public meetings so that stakeholders have the opportunity to relay questions and express concerns or support regarding the charter school application. A timeline has been developed to guide the process, and we strongly encourage citizens to attend the meetings if at all possible. HERE is the most recent LCS Charter School Application. Below you will find an upcoming timeline for community meetings hosted by the Estes Park School District in relation to the application and process: * November 29, 2022* Time: 5:30-7:30 pm* Initial Public meeting for stakeholders to provide comments around the Loveland Classical Schools application. A review of the process will occur at this meeting. * Location: Estes Park Town Hall | 170 MacGregor Avenue, Estes Park, CO 80517* December 12th, 2022* Time: 6:15 pm* Regular Board of Education meeting* Location: Estes Park Town Hall | 170 MacGregor Avenue, Estes Park, CO 80517* January 5, 2023* Time: 5:30-7:30 pm* Public meeting in which the Loveland Classical Schools Charter School representatives will be interviewed by Superintendent Bode and the Board of Education in the presence of the public. There will not be an opportunity for public comment at this meeting. * Location: Estes Park Town Hall | 170 MacGregor Avenue, Estes Park, CO 80517* January 6, 2023* Time: 5:30-7:30 pm* Public meeting for stakeholders to provide comments around the Loveland Classical Schools application. * Location: Estes Park Town Hall | 170 MacGregor Avenue, Estes Park, CO 80517* January 10, 2023* Time: 8:30-11:00 am * Regular Board of Education Work Session * Location: Admin Conference Room | 1605 Brodie Avenue, Estes Park, CO 80517* Regularly scheduled DAAC (District Accountability Advisory Committee) Meeting * Time: 4:15-5:45 pm * Location: Admin Conference Room | 1605 Brodie Avenue, Estes Park, CO 80517* January 23rd, 2023 * Time: 6:15-TBD pm* Regular School Board meeting to receive DAAC and Superintendent recommendation regarding the Loveland Classical Schools charter into the district.* Location: Estes Park Town Hall | 170 MacGregor Avenue, Estes Park, CO 80517* February 14, 2023* Regular Board of Education Work Session* Time: 8:30-11:00 am* Location: Admin Conference Room | 1605 Brodie Avenue * Regularly scheduled DAAC (District Accountability Advisory Committee) Meeting * Time: 4:15-5:45 pm * Location: Admin Conference Room | 1605 Brodie Avenue, Estes Park, CO 80517 * February 27th, 2023* Time: 6:15 pm* Description: Regular EPSD Board meeting vote and adopt an official resolution regarding Loveland Classical Schools. @ Town Hall* Location: Estes Park Town Hall | 170 MacGregor Avenue, Estes Park, CO 80517Additionally, a comment form has been created to allow for online feedback utilizing the Google Form found HERE.  Information collected by this form will be shared with the Board of Education, Superintendent Bode and Administration. This form will be accepting responses until January 10th, 2023. For more information and up to date details, please follow along on our website HERE. Kind Regards, Ruby Bode, Superintendent Here are the two emails I read on the episode: To members of the Estes Park School District Board,I reluctantly offer these comments regarding the proposed charter school application. Reluctantly, because based on my prior experiences with such issues in Estes Park, I suspect this may already be a done deal. Reluctantly also because I am aware that my comments may offend certain people including some who are good friends. Nevertheless, I believe the issues and concerns below should be part of the public record regarding the charter school application.Here is the first:LOVELAND CLASSICAL SCHOOL CHARTER PROPOSAL AND A BRIEF SUMMARY                                    OF SIGNIFICANT LCS POLICIES AND PROCEDURESOME HELPFUL DEFINITIONS:            A NON-PUBLIC (PRIVATE) SCHOOL IS A SCHOOL SUCH AS AN INDEPENDENT, PAROCHIAL OR HOME SCHOOL THAT DOES NOT RECEIVE ANY PUBLIC (TAXPAYER PROVIDED) FUNDING. THE OPERATIVE TERM HERE IS “INDEPENDENT” MEANING THAT BY NOT ACCEPTING PUBLIC FUNDING THE SCHOOL IS ALSO RELIEVED FROM FOLLOWING MOST STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS THAT OFTEN ACCOMPANY THE RECEIPT OF GOVERNMENT FUNDING.            A CHARTER SCHOOL IS A PUBLIC SCHOOL THAT DOES RECEIVE TAXPAYER FUNDING; CONSEQUENTLY, A CHARTER SCHOOL MUST FOLLOW APPROPRIATE CORRESPONDING STATE REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS THAT ACCOMPANY THE ACCEPTANCE OF TAXPAYER FUNDING.LCS POLICIES AND PROCEDURESA.    SCHOOL GOVERNANCE WILL BE DONE BY AN APPOINTED (NOT AN ELECTED) BOARD IN LOVELAND. THERE WILL BE NO DIRECT ACCOUNTABILITY TO THE TAXPAYERS OF THE ESTES VALLEY OF THE BOARD'S DECISIONS.B.     FUNDING PROVIDED TO THE LOVELAND CLASSICAL SCHOOL WILL ACCORDINGLY REDUCE FUNDING AVAILABLE TO  CURRENT ESTES VALLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOR FACULTY, STAFF AND STUDENT PROGRAMS.  IN OTHER WORDS, THE PROPOSED LCS CHARTER SCHOOL WILL BE IN DIRECT FINANCIAL COMPETITION WITH THE ESTES PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT (EPSD), AND THUS EXACERBATE THE CURRENT FUNDING AND STUDENT NUMBERS CHALLENGES OF THE ESTES PARK SCHOOL DISTRICTC.     ADDITIONAL TAXPAYER PROVIDED STARTUP FUNDING FOR THE CHARTER SCHOOL WILL BE USED TO RENOVATE AND EXPAND CHURCH FACILITIES WHERE THE CLASSES WILL BE HELD (ESTES PARK BAPTIST CHURCH—CORNERSTONE) IN ESTES PARK. THE CHURCH WILL ALSO RECEIVE A YEARLY USE FEE.  THE MINISTER OF THE CHURCH TO RECEIVE THE RENOVATION MONEY IS ALSO ON THE BOARD OF THE LOVELAND CLASSICAL SCHOOL (A CLEAR CONFLICT OF INTEREST). ALL ALTERNATIVE LOCATIONS FOR THE PROPOSED LCS BRANCH ARE EVANGELICAL CHRISTIAN CHURCHES IN THE ESTES VALLEY.D.    ALTHOUGH COLORADO CHARTER SCHOOLS ARE REQUIRED TO ADMIT STUDENTS OF ALL INCOMES AND ACADEMIC ABILITIES, THEY ARE NOT REQUIRED TO PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION OR FOOD THAT CAN OFTEN BE  CRITICAL TO CERTAIN LOW INCOME FAMILIES. THE PROPOSED LOVELAND CLASSICAL CHARTER SCHOOL WILL NOT PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION AND MEAL PROGRAMS AS THE ESTES PARK PUBLIC SCHOOLS DO. STUDENTS MAY ALSO BE REQUIRED TO PURCHASED SCHOOL-SANCTIONED CLOTHING.E.     ALTHOUGH COLORADO TEACHER CERTIFICATION FOR LCS IS RECOMMENDED, IT IS NOT REQUIRED (THIS IS TRUE FOR ALL APPROVED COLORADO CHARTER SCHOOLS). THE LCS BOARD IN LOVELAND WILL THUS HAVE FINAL SAY ON TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS.F.     LCS POLICIES REGARDING CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS ARE AS FOLLOWS:1.     “The theory of evolution in regard to human origins will not be taught at this time” “but such teaching is not intended to exclude other theories of human origin and development such as creation” (a potential Constitutional violation)2.     The LCS curriculum does not include human sexuality instruction (a potential violation of certain Colorado statutes unless an official waiver has been granted)3.     “Controversial issues” are defined as those of a political or social nature where there are differences of opinion and passions run high. These issues  may not be addressed in certain cases as determined by the LCS Board in Loveland. Thus, controversial issues may only be explored when arising from some part of the curriculum in grades 6-12. When these subjects come up, teachers will present an “impartial view” without proselytizing. Contemporary controversial issues will not be discussed in the elementary school, even if part of the Core Knowledge sequence, without Site Principal approval.*The above information is taken from a variety of sources. Since thorough and reliable information is limited, I welcome any additions and/or corrections to the above statementsMY PERSONAL ANALYSIS OF THE LCS CHARTER PROPOSALUnder the Colorado Charter School Act an approved charter school is allowed to have an independent governing board, to hire unlicensed teachers, to impose conservative dress codes and to provide creative and sometimes experimental approaches to teaching the general high school curriculum approved by the State Board of Education.At the same time, however, a charter school is still a public school that must be open to students of all income levels and academic abilities. It may not exercise the kind of selective admissions policies that are allowed to independent and parochial schools because a public school is intended to serve the general public, not a select group of like-minded people. A charter school may not promote religion (especially a particular religion) in any way, nor may it discriminate against any ethnic, racial or gender group in any way.In my personal opinion, The LCS application proposal fails the Charter School test. The refusal to teach the origins of human evolution clearly reveals the narrow fundamentalist religious education mission of the school. The LCS approach to human evolution has nothing to do with a “classical education” and it  is contrary to both state-approved scientific education and the general public's belief in appropriate scientific education. LCS's motivation is further affirmed by the accompanying proposed religious locations, taxpayer supported church startup funding  (and consequent Board membership conflicts of interest). Lack of local control of the LCS Board is also an issue of  concern.In addition to failing the appropriate religious test for a charter school, LCS also fails the general test of how to approach controversial issues. The seemingly benign language and processes regarding the teaching and discussion of controversial issues leaves far too much power in the hands of the Site Principal and the independent LCS Board. Parsed carefully, the language is very similar to the language of requirements imposed in Texas and Florida to promote particular political views by carefully and intentionally limiting and censoring discussion of certain controversial issues. Restricting faculty responses and faculty led discussions to this degree may be fine for the promotion of certain political, social or religious agendas, but it is not good public education.In summary, the LCD proposal is a proposal for a private school designed to meet the needs, not of the general public, but instead mostly to satisfy the needs and desires of conservatives,  religious fundamentalists and evangelical Christians. There is nothing wrong with a private school to satisfy those needs and desires, but there is everything wrong for such a school to expect to be supported by public taxpayer funding. Should the current School Board support such a proposal,  future bond issues and appeals for public funding may consequently fall on deaf ears from a significant portion of the taxpaying public who will not forgive the Board for helping to financially undermine the Estes Park School District in order to serve the narrow and minority agenda of a powerful religious and political lobbying group. Does the EPSD need to significantly improve its academic program in some areas? Yes it does, and this should be the Board's focus rather than encouraging a competitive charter school with particular political and religious agendas that risk doing more harm than good to the public school system.*My reactions to this charter school proposal are based on 36 years of teaching in independent schools (including nine years as a Headmaster), service on the Board of the Association of Colorado Independent Schools, and participation in a number of ACIS Accreditation Evaluations.As my background implies, I am not opposed to independent schools, religious schools or charter schools. The school choice program in Colorado has certainly benefited my children and grandchildren. Would I be opposed to any type of charter school in Estes Park? No, I would not be, as long as the charter school is a true “public school” in the sense that it serves the entire community (i.e. that it is without inappropriate political, social or religious baggage).  Am I opposed to a  “classical school” without the aforementioned baggage?  Not necessarily, although having taught both Western Civilization and Global Studies(along with Comparative Religions) I would offer the caveat that too much focus on the Western Canon may not well serve our increasingly diverse student population. Consequently, any proposed charter school should take that into consideration and avoid offering “canned curriculums” often provided by groups with particular agendas that may not be appropriate as part of the Estes Park “public” school system.In this vein, I urge individual Estes Park Board members, as you consider this charter proposal, to act as stewards of the overall Estes Valley educational community and not as perceived representatives of any particular political, social or religious action group.Here is the second: We are writing to strongly oppose the LCS-EV application.   The money that it siphons from the school district will have a serious negative impact on the quality of education the district will be able to provide for students who do not attend the new school.  The data show that Estes Valley schools are performing well, but this change could mean fewer teachers and possibly lower salaries which are already among the lowest in the nation.  Also, it is a clear violation of the separation between church and state for the district to spend $50,000 renovating a church to accommodate the special needs of the new school.The financial requirements for the students in the new school will eliminate any students of limited means, because they will not be able to afford the uniforms, lunches, and transportation.  There are many parents in Estes Park who work in the service industries who are barely able to afford living in Estes.  This is discrimination against those parents and students.It seems to us that spending a half million dollars for the benefit of 40-70 students is fiscally unsound. Diluting the money from tax dollars to run two schools does not provide the highest quality of education for the students in either one.If the school is approved, the Estes Park elected school board cedes any oversight to the appointed board of the Loveland Charter School, who are not local residents.  The board even includes the pastor of the host church……talk about a conflict of interest!  And to imagine that the Loveland board--not even required to appoint certified teachers--will appoint anyone but religious pedagogues is naive. We want to emphasize that we are NOT opposed to religious schools....one of us attended them, after all.  But this is a thinly disguised attempt to use public money to fund a religious school, and that is what is not acceptable.  If there are parents who want their children in a religious school, they should be willing to pay for it.-- Mary and Barry HanniganEstes Park, COwww.blackcanyonrecords.com/maryHere is the link to the Great Schools reviews I read from: https://www.greatschools.org/colorado/loveland/4273-Loveland-Classical-School/reviews/And just for fun, here is Willam Burroughs reading his Thanksgiving Poem: Today's episode is sponsored by: Get full access to The Colorado Switchblade at www.coloradoswitchblade.com/subscribe

MUSIC ON MOUNTAIN (M.O.M EPSD 2) Muisc is the art of producing pleasing or expressive combinations of tones especially with melody, rhythm, and usually harmony. Music can also improve mood and reduce anxiety and through bringing people together, can be an antidote to loneliness and social isolation. So i bring you guys the best combination of the mountain and Music. I hope you guys will enjoy this show and don't forget to support the Artist.

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While many of us hope the pandemic is beginning to finally come toward a resolution, the focus and attention on student mental health will not easily go away, as students will continue to face the challenges of the world around them. On this episode, we preview the 2022 EPSD Mental Health Symposium being held February 21 through March 6 which hopes to continue on previous work to help parents and members of the community understand more about this topic. Co-chair Stephanie Cignarella, School Psychologist at Emmaus High School; details all of the amazing opportunities to learn about a variety of mental health tools and tips applicable to students of all ages. For all of the information regarding the symposium and to access over 10 virtual asynchronous sessions on a wide-ranging variety of topics, go to https://sites.google.com/eastpennsd.org/virtuamentalhealthsymposim2021/home?authuser=0. Highlights of the Symposium Include Keynote In-Person Kickoff Event - Monday, February 21, 2022, at 6:30 pm at Eyer Middle School Dr. George DuPaul - Professor and Associate Dean of Research at Lehigh University will be speaking to participants on how to parent a child with a mental health condition, the epidemiology of these conditions, what parents can do, what has worked, what hasn't worked, how to be empathetic and relate to their children during these challenges and addressing the threshold for when to seek professional help. Mock Teen Bedroom - This interactive experience challenges parents and caregivers to find more than 100 hidden items including mock drugs/ drug paraphernalia, seemingly real containers that are actually "stash safes", and common household items that can indicate abuse. EPSD Therapy Dogs A Survivor's Message: Parenting a Child with Disordered Eating - March 2, 2022 at 7 pm virtual Zoom session After years of experiencing undiagnosed depression, coupled with a poor sense of self and family stress, Kirstin Day developed an eating disorder at the age of 13. Her disorder continued for the next 6 years taking her through several rounds of outpatient therapy finally culminating in inpatient treatment. She has spent the past ten years speaking about her experience sharing the message that "It's okay not to be okay." Interactive Mini Panel Discussion - March 3, 2022 at 7 pm virtual Zoom session Several of the Symposium's presenters will be available to discuss pertinent mental health topics and challenges and will be available to answer participant questions. Conversation topics will include the importance of sleep on the developing brain, parenting strategies, coping strategies, organizational strategies, and the effects of mental health on school performance. Shave for the Brave Announcement At the end of this episode, you will hear and see a commercial produced for the 2022 Emmaus High School Shave for the Brave event. To help support the fight to end childhood cancers, please donate at the link below. We will be featuring stories about the event in an upcoming podcast episode. https://www.stbaldricks.org/participants/mypage/1088409/2022

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With an even greater emphasis during these unprecedented times, student mental health has gained a heightened awareness as students face the challenges of the world around them. On this episode, we preview the 2021 EPSD Virtual Mental Health Symposium being held February 15 through 28 which hopes to begin helping parents and members of the community understand more about this topic. Co-chair members Amy Williams, Communities in Schools at Emmaus High School; Stephanie Cignarella, School Psychologist at Emmaus High School; and Lisa Shirvinski, School Counselor at Lower Macungie Middle School, detail all of the amazing opportunities to learn about a variety of mental health tools and tips applicable to students of all ages. To learn more about the speakers, the schedule and the sign-ups for the virtual mini-panels go to https://bit.ly/epsdmhsym2021.

This is Part 2 of the discussion with our EPSD Technology Integration Specialists Heather Moser, Dylan Peters and Brian Scholl. If you are looking for some of the best tips and strategies for Zoom, Schoology, and a reminder on what to do when your computer is not working, this is the episode you have been looking for. For more information about all things technology, please go to https://sites.google.com/eastpennsd.org/epsdfamilytech/home If you missed it, go back and listen to Part 1, which was released last week. The group discussed the best ways to tackle technology during this remote time. Surprisingly, most of this conversation does not deal with hardware and connectivity issues, but how to communicate with teachers, collaborate with other students, and problem solve through challenges.

On this week's episode we hear from our EPSD Technology Integration Specialists Heather Moser, Dylan Peters and Brian Scholl on the best ways to tackle technology during this remote time. Surprisingly, most of this conversation does not deal with hardware and connectivity issues, but how to communicate with teachers, collaborate with other students, and problem solve through challenges. For more information about all things technology, please go to https://sites.google.com/eastpennsd.org/epsdfamilytech/home Please tune in next Tuesday, September 29, for Part 2, where we continue our discussion to include some of the best tips and strategies for Zoom, Schoology, and a reminder on what to do when your computer is not working.

This week, we will take a slight break from the weekly Coronavirus updates to reflect back and look forward as we celebrate the one-year anniversary of the release of the podcast. It is a time of great thanks and recognition for the many students and staff that have participated in telling the stories of our 9th graders here at Emmaus High School. Even in these uncertain and crazy times, we can come back to the idea that we have amazing people doing amazing things at our school! To celebrate and get perspective from the district level, there was no better choice than to feature EPSD Superintendent Kristen Campbell on this episode. Of course, we ask Mrs. Campbell about her 9th grade experience, but we also get perspective on what it is like to lead a school district through this time and how she is dealing with the challenges. We talk about how the district's focus on technology just happened to come at the right time and how to build a culture when people are scattered throughout the district and not in our buildings. We finish with Campbell's vision of what she hopes the 9th grade experience should be like for all students, including her own children, as we prepare them to become members of the global community.

As we encounter the eighth week of the Coronavirus shutdown in the East Penn School District, we check in with students Joshua Jones and Reid Scharer, as well as over 20 additional students who contributed written tokens of gratitude, to celebrate Teacher and Nurse Appreciation Week. This week's episode uses the audio from a Google Meet session. In it, we hear Scharer and Jones give recollections of their favorite teachers and break down some of the qualities that make up an outstanding educator. Sprinkled into the discussion are small accounts written by students that could not be present for the recording of the podcast that detail what teachers have meant to them. The episode closes with a memory from science teacher Mrs. Kneller that speaks to the lasting impact teachers can have on all of us. Stay up-to-date with the official word from EPSD here regarding any Coronavirus updates.

As we encounter the seventh week of the Coronavirus shutdown in the East Penn School District, we check in with school librarian Kelly Bower and student Joshua Jones to see how they are continuing to adapt to our new normal. This week's episode uses the audio from a Google Meet session. In it, we hear Ms. Bower tell own her unique 9th grade memories, discuss her move from the classroom to the library, detail how she is currently helping students, and offer some good book recommendations. She also highlights the upcoming online book fair to be held in conjunction with Let's Play Books in Emmaus to benefit EPSD libraries and a local business. We also hear from student Joshua Jones, who checks in about a book he is currently reading and lets us know how work is going during the 4th Marking Period. If you would like to view the podcast, go to https://youtu.be/_z2YXkxZPHY Stay up-to-date with the official word from EPSD here.

As we encounter the sixth week of the Coronavirus shutdown in the East Penn School District, we check in with our 9th grade school counselors at Emmaus High School to see how they have adjusted to their new reality. This week's episode uses the audio from a Google Meet session that featured EHS School Counselors Colleen Demchak and Mike McInerney. We discuss what school counselors are doing without physically being in front of students, scheduling for next school year, the grading setup for the final marking period, and how to deal with the many issues facing students that have arisen during this time of distance learning. Stay up-to-date with the official word from EPSD here

As we approach the end of our fifth week of the Coronavirus shutdown in the East Penn School District, we check in with 9th graders and a few guests at Emmaus High School to see how they have adjusted to their new reality. This week's episode uses the audio from a Google Meet session that featured EHS School Nurse Beth Ann Hendershot, 11th Grade Assistant Principal Greg Annoni, along with students Joshua Jones and David Svoboda talking about a variety of wellness issues . Some of the topics discussed included the importance of establishing healthy routines, taking brain breaks and getting physical activity during your day, avoiding social isolation as much as possible, and reconnection with family and past hobbies that may have been forgotten. Also, we hear from Mr. Annoni about some of the behind-the-scenes things that have allowed the first weeks of this new eLearning to function smoothly. Stay up-to-date with the official word from EPSD here

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As we approach the end of our fourth week of the Coronavirus shutdown in the East Penn School District, we check in with 9th graders at Emmaus High School to see how they have adjusted to their new reality. This week's episode uses the audio from a Google Meet session that featured Reid Scharer, Joshua Jones, and Avery Smith talking about the first week of new learning in the EPSD Continuity of Learning Plan. The students came together to share their challenges during the first week, what the requirements looked like in classes like Wellness/Fitness and Band, and some strategies to get back into that mindset of needing to get work done. At the end of the episode, we also touch on the decision that was announced on Thursday, April 9, that closed school buildings down in the state of Pennsylvania for the remainder of the year. Stay up-to-date with the official word from EPSD here

As we approach the end of our third week of the Coronavirus shutdown in the East Penn School District, we check in with 9th graders at Emmaus High School to see how they are feeling about our new reality. This week's episode uses the audio from a Google Meet session that had more than 15 students participate. It was offered as an opportunity for students to become familiar with the format and feel of a Meet session before the rollout of Phase 2 of the Continuity of Learning Plan on Monday, April 6. The students came together to express how much they missed coming to school (yes, even the crowded hallways), see and hear from their classmates for the first time in a few weeks, and ask lots of great questions about what their days will look like when new learning begins next week. Stay up-to-date with the official word from EPSD here

As we approach the end of our second week of our Coronavirus shutdown in the East Penn School District, we check in with 9th graders to see how they are feeling about our new reality. Some of the topics we asked about this week included understanding social distancing, how much they have been outside since the closure, how they are staying in contact with friends and family, how the shutdown of local business has impacted their lives, and if they live with or know anyone in the medical field. Special thanks to my "co-hosts" my 11-year-old son Cole, my 9-year-old daughter Grace, and my 6-year-old daughter Joy. Stay up-to-date with the official word from EPSD here.

As we approach the end of our first week of our Coronavirus shutdown in the East Penn School District, we check in with 9th graders to see how they are adjusting the new reality we are all living in. Via Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/9thgradeexperience and Google Classroom, we asked students to tell us about what they have been up to, the establishment of new routines, and how they are feeling about the whole situation. While some answers were not shocking (sleeping, eating, and playing video games), a few were unexpected, as they wrote about how much they missed the routine of school and their friends. Special thanks to my new "co-host", my 9-year-old daughter Grace! Stay up-to-date with the official word from EPSD here.

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