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0:00 2013年英语专业四级听力 新闻11:14 2013年英语专业四级听力 新闻22:16 2013年英语专业四级听力 新闻33:25 2013年英语专业四级听力 新闻44:25 2013年英语专业四级听力 新闻52013年英语专业四级听力 新闻1Digital textbooks are transforming the way many students learn.电子课本正在改变着许多学生的学习方式。All the Fairfax County Public Schools have begun using online course material for their middle- and high-school students.费尔法克斯县的所有公立初高中学校已经开始使用网络课程资料了。This school year, the schools shifted from hard cover to electronic textbooks for social studies in its middle and high schools.本学年，初高中的学校的社会学科不再使用硬书皮装订课本，而改成了使用电子课本。The switch came after digital books were used in 15 schools last year.这一改变是继去年的十五所学校使用电子课本之后发生的。"Our students come to us technologically ready to use resources from a variety of different places," says Assistant Superintendent Peter Noonan.“我们的学生来学校学习，在技术层面上他们已经能够使用从不同来源获得的学习资源，”助理院长彼得·努南说。"The world is changing constantly. The online textbooks can change right along with the events that are happening."“世界在不停地变化。在线课本可以随着发生的事情而改变。”There's a significant financial benefit as well.另外一个显著地优势体现在经济方面。"Usually it is between $50 and $70 to buy a textbook for each student," Noonan says,“通常一本教材的费用是每个学生50——70美元，”努南说，"which adds up to roughly $8 million for all of our students.“我们所有的学生的教材费用加起来大概是800万美元。We actually have purchased all of the online textbooks for our students for just under $6 million."而我们为学生们购买的各科在线教材实际上总共用了不到600万美元。”2013年英语专业四级听力 新闻2A man was arrested on suspicion of attempting to carry explosives through a security checkpoint at an airport, authorities said.官方人士称，一男子因涉嫌企图携带爆炸品通过机场安检口被捕。Trey Scott Atwater was taken into custody Saturday morning after Transportation Security Administration agents spotted what they described as a suspicious item.周六上午，运输安全管理局发现特雷伊·斯科特·阿特沃特随身携带的可疑物品后将其拘捕。The item was in his carry-on during X-ray screening at a security checkpoint at the airport, an FBI spokesman said in a statement.美国联邦调查局发言人在发表的一次声明中称，在通过机场安检的X光筛检时，该可疑物品就在他随身携带的行李中。Neither the FBI nor the TSA identified the explosives,尽管机场方面的发言人说该炸药是由“军用包装包裹”，美国联邦调查局和运输安全管理局都未能核实其类型，though an airport spokeswoman said the items were "wrapped in military grade wrapping" and are in the possession of the police.目前该爆炸物扣押在警方手中。At no time was there any danger to the people at the airport.当时机场内人员的安全并未受到威胁。The airport terminal was temporarily evacuated while authorities "conducted a sweep, and deemed all clear," said a city spokeswoman.一名市政府的发言人称，当局疏散了机场候机楼内所有人员进行安全排查，并最终确定无安全威胁。Atwater has been arrested on a federal count of attempting to get on an aircraft with an explosive.阿特沃特因企图携带爆炸品登机被联邦政府拘捕。2013年英语专业四级听力 新闻3In Dakar, psychiatric patients attend regular art therapy classes to help treat mental disorders.在达喀尔，精神病患者定期参加艺术治疗课程来治疗精神疾病。The therapy can be a useful technique to complement traditional forms of psychotherapy.这种疗法是一种可以弥补传统形式的精神疗法不足的有效方法。Psychiatrist sin the Senegalese capital's main hospital see it as an essential part of the healing process.在塞内加尔首都的大医院里的精神科医生将其视为治愈过程的一个必要部分。Art as psychotherapy is still relatively new in Senegal.在塞内加尔将艺术作为一种疗法仍属罕见。Dr.Tabara Sylla, the hospital's chief psychiatrist, uses art therapy,塔巴拉·西拉医生，该医院的精神病主治医师，在给她的患者治疗各种病症时用到了艺术治疗，medication and classical forms of psychotherapy in her practice,冥想以及传统的精神疗法，treating everything from chronic depression to alcohol abuse and schizophrenia.这些病症包括慢性抑郁、酗酒以及精神分裂。At first the project started as a way to keep patients busy in the afternoon,刚开始时，这种方式只是为了让患者在下午有事可做，rather than have them sitting around smoking.不只是闲坐着抽烟。It soon became clear that art was creating a communication bridge between patient and doctor.但是很快医生发现艺术在患者与病人之间搭建起了一个沟通的桥梁。More and more now, she says, art workshops have become essential therapy,她说，现在艺术学习班作为一种疗法变得越来越不可或缺，so much that she cannot imagine this psychiatric unit without them.她甚至不敢想象精神科如果没有它会是什么情景。2013年英语专业四级听力 新闻4The Federal Aviation Administration, or FAA,美国联邦航空管理局，又称联邦航空局，the government agency that regulates civil aviation in the United States,是美国监督和管理民用航空事业的政府机构。announced new rules this month to combat pilot fatigue.该机构于本月宣布了新规定以防止飞行员疲劳驾驶。The new guidelines, which will go into effect in two years,这项新规定将在两年内实施，call for reducing the number of pilots' on-duty hours and giving them a 10-hour rest period between shifts,规定减少飞行员的值班时间，并让其在两班之间有10个小时的休息时间，so they can get at least 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep.这样他们就可以至少睡八小时而不受人打扰。The new rules apply to only pilots of passenger airlines.这项规定只针对客机的飞行员。FAA determined that including pilots who fly cargo planes,联邦航空局认为货机占到了整个航空业的一大部分，a large segment of the aviation industry would add too much to the cost of implementing the changes.如果将其包括进来，这项新规定的实施成本将会过高。But the Independent Pilots Association has filed a lawsuit asking the government to set one level of safety for all pilots.但是独立飞行员协会已经就此提起诉讼，要求政府为所有飞行员设置同一水平的安全保障标准。2013年英语专业四级听力 新闻5The world will need to double food production within the next three decades,在未来的三十年里，全球粮食的产量将需增加一倍，in order to feed a rapidly growing and increasingly affluent population,才足以养活快速增长并且日益富足的人口。which is projected to grow from 7 billion today to 9 billion.预计三十年内世界人口将从现在的70亿增长至90亿。A United Nation report says reaching that goal will require major increases in intensive,一份联合国的报告显示，要实现这一目标，就需要加强畜牧业的集约化；high-efficiency livestock operations for both meat and dairy production.无论是在肉类制品还是乳制品的生产方面。The report also says that intensive livestock operations can pose serious ecological risks.报告还显示，集约化的畜牧业生产会导致严重的生态风险。And that's why environmental critics are calling instead for reductions in global livestock production,这就是一些环保主义者呼吁减少畜牧业产品产量，and urging people to consume less, not more, meat in their diets.并要求人们减少而非增加对肉类的消费的原因。Feeding today's population is a challenge for an already-stressed environment.养活现存的人口对已经资源紧张的环境来说是一个挑战。The challenge is how to ensure food without increasing animal numbers and having an impact on fragile lands and our resource bases.这个挑战就是如何在不增加牲畜数量、不对脆弱的土地和我们的资源基数造成影响的基础之上保证人口食物的来源。More than half of the agricultural land in the world is used to raise and feed livestock.世界上有一半的可耕种土地被用来喂养牲畜。Those farm animals are also responsible for 18 percent of the greenhousegases released into the atmosphere every year.另外，每年释放到大气中的温室气体中有18%是这些生活在农场的牲畜制造出来的。Experts agree that the next few decades will present a puzzle,专家们同意这种说法：人类在将来的几十年中会遇到一个难题——howto feed nine billion people without wrecking the planet in the process.如何在不毁坏地球的前提下养活90亿人口。

In this episode of Digital Learning Today, Jeff Bradbury and Diane Manser discuss the critical role of social and emotional learning (SEL) in education with guest Michelle Gill. They explore the importance of understanding behavior as communication, the need for SEL in today's complex environment, and practical strategies for teachers to implement SEL in their classrooms. The conversation emphasizes the ongoing nature of SEL development for both educators and students, and the necessity of creating supportive environments for effective learning. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you.  Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! Conversation Takeaways SEL enhances the well-being of both educators and students. Understanding behavior as communication is crucial for effective teaching. Teachers need to be open to SEL practices to improve classroom dynamics. SEL is essential in today's stressful and complex educational environment. Professional development in SEL is necessary for teacher efficacy. Empowering students with emotional regulation skills starts as early as kindergarten. The implementation of SEL requires a collaborative approach among educators. Teachers should focus on strengths and positive behaviors in the classroom. SEL practices can lead to better academic outcomes for students. The work of SEL is ongoing and requires continuous learning and adaptation. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Social and Emotional Learning 03:08 The Importance of SEL in Education 06:10 Understanding Behavior as Communication 10:03 The Need for SEL Today 13:55 Overcoming Resistance to SEL 17:05 Practical SEL Strategies for Teachers 21:02 Consultation and Support for SEL Implementation 25:09 Empowering Students in SEL 28:59 The Ongoing Nature of SEL Development 33:00 Final Thoughts on SEL and Well-being About our Guest: Michelle Gill is an independent consultant with over 23 years of experience in education, specializing in coaching, consulting, and professional development to enhance the social and emotional well-being of educators and students. With 14 years of classroom experience in the School District of Philadelphia and Fairfax County Public Schools, Michelle transitioned to the nonprofit sector, where she served as Director of Consulting and Certification at the Center for Responsive Schools, guiding schools through social and emotional learning (SEL) initiatives. In 2021, she became the Coordinator of Student Services for Social, Emotional, and Academic Learning (SEAL) at Centennial School District, leading district-wide SEL implementation over three years. A member of the SEL Fellows Academy with CASEL, Michelle holds a Social and Emotional Intelligence Coaching certification from ISEI. She is passionate about empowering education professionals to build social & emotional intelligence and well-being, individually and systemically. Links of Interest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-gill-524505204/ Follow Our Podcast And Subscribe View All Episodes Apple Podcasts Spotify Follow Our Host Jeff Bradbury | 

Overview:  In today's podcast host Lori Boll interviews Jeff Sisk, Senior Manager of Assistive Technology Services (ATS) in Fairfax County Public Schools, who is also a presenter, author, and adjunct faculty at George Mason University. Jeff and Lori discuss Assistive Technology- it's definition, common misconceptions, and the process his district utilizes to best match AT to a student's needs. Jeff emphasizes the transformative power of assistive technology in leveling the educational playing field for students with diverse learning needs. He also highlights the importance of universal design for learning and the integration of AT tools in modern classrooms. Connect Email: Jeff.Sisk@fcps.edu Website: Assistive Technology Services, Fairfax County Public Schools, Virginia LinkedIn X Resources from Today's Show AT Ambassadors, Fairfax County SETT Framework

OverviewACE Apprenticeship ProgramsApprenticeship programs train participants in a skilled trade profession. Apprentices work as full-time paid employees of a registered training sponsor company. Programs include hands-on workplace training and related instruction in a classroom setting. Successful completion of each four-level program culminates in a portable, nationally recognized NCCER credential. ACE Apprenticeship classes are approved by the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry (DOLI) standards for apprenticeship related technical instruction.As a full-time employee of the sponsoring employer, a Registered Apprentice completes a minimum of 2,000 hours of supervised on-the-job training and 144 hours of related technical instruction during each year of the apprenticeshipACE apprenticeship programs offer a four-level comprehensive curriculum aligned to the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry (DOLI) standardsEach ACE class meets the annual DOLI related instruction requirementStudents who earn an apprenticeship certificate are eligible to sit for the corresponding journeyman licensure examClasses meet twice weekly, once online and once in personFairfax County Public Schools (FCPS), located in Northern Virginia, is the nation's 9th largest public school system, serves a diverse population of more than 180,000 students in grades prekindergarten through 12. Fairfax County high schools are recognized annually by the Washington Post as being among the most challenging high schools in the U.S. FCPS is the third largest employer in Virginia, with 24,600 full-time staff positions. Outstanding benefits including medical insurance, dental insurance, retirement plans, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, sick and personal leave, disability programs, and long-term care insurance are available for eligible employees. Staff development and training is available through academy classes, in-service training, and master's degree cohort programs. Full-time technology support teachers are in each school; additionally, an on-line resource for FCPS students to extend learning beyond the traditional day is accessible through the 24-7 Learning System. “Great Beginnings” provides mentoring to all teachers new to the county, and “Savings for Staff” incentives help to make your relocation an easy one.Websitehttps://www.fcps.edu/academics/adult-and-community-education-ace/classes/apprenticeship-tradehttps://www.fcps.edu/academics/adult-and-community-education-ace-overviewhttp://www.fcps.eduIndustryPrimary and Secondary EducationCompany size10,001+ employees19,359 associated members LinkedIn members who've listed Fairfax County Public Schools as their current workplace on their profile. HeadquartersFalls Church, VirginiaSpecialtieseducation, k-12, elementary, secondary, teaching, and teachers

After a quick follow-up with the IBEW workers of Local 46, still on strike, we jump into this week's labor stories. First we discuss the Supreme Court's latest ruling gutting the NLRA, making it harder to force companies to rehire illegally fired workers. Next we start some international stories, discussing a massive strike by workers in Nigeria demanding a major increase to the minimum wage. In India, workers have been forced to work without breaks, even for water, while the country endures a 50C (122F) heatwave. We check in on a few stories of the many labor crimes of Mr. Reddit himself, as Elon is now both being sued by multiple workers for sexual harassment AND trying to claw back severance payments to fired workers. We have an extremely dystopian use of AI in the workplace this week at call centers. And finally we celebrate the massive new union formed by workers at Fairfax County Public Schools. Join the discord: discord.gg/tDvmNzX Follow the pod at instagram.com/workstoppage, @WorkStoppagePod on Twitter, John @facebookvillain, and Lina @solidaritybee More info on the show at http://workstoppagepod.com/

This week, we present Chris's interview with some of the Fairfax County Public Schools AT Team: Jeff Sisk, Meaghan Tracy, Jennifer Carr, Ashley Kiley, and Colleen Kalamajka! They gather to share about the life of AAC/AT Specialist Jeff Powers, who passed away in 2023. They celebrate some of the many things he brought to his work with AAC, including helping people feel OK even if they don't know everything, early support for the Specific Language System First Approach, his work sharing AAC on platforms like Youtube, and more!   Before the interview, Chris and Rachel discuss the recent addition of automatic transcripts to Apple Podcasts, and some of the previous “behind the scenes” work that was done to provide transcripts for TWT episodes.   Key Ideas this Week:  

In this episode, we discuss How to Embrace Holistic Healing through Art Therapy and Feng Shui as Jacqueline shares each stepping stone of her practice and how it continues to evolve.  Jacqueline went through a journey of stepping stones, each with unique and individual sets of wisdom that she now combines beautifully into her overall practice. She started with art education, eventually adding Yoga, Reiki, Art Therapy, and Feng Shui as a wholesome blend of holistic healing practices.  She shares how Art Therapy led her into deeper practices and understanding of how interconnected intergenerational trauma can be in one's environment and habits. Jacqueline speaks on her findings of people she's served, from children to veterans who all benefit from the therapeutic practices she's combined. Through her work, she discovered that she could only do so much from a therapist's perspective and often this would send her clients back home to an unsupportive or imbalanced environment. This is where Feng Shui came in, Jacqueline started studying Feng Shui through Amanda's International Feng Shui School and discovered that she was able to help her clients set up their homes for personal success too! This combined with Art Therapy allowed her to guide her clients to explore their creativity more, which allowed them to be more in tune with the colors, artwork, and flow of the home itself. The interconnection of Art Therapy and Feng Shui mainly took the form of repatterning old programs of environment, where she found her clients all had habits, perhaps formed from childhood and others formed through adulthood that often created a negative cycle. Now, she can provide them with repatterning tools like decluttering, healing from within, Art Therapy practices, or taking time to meditate or reflect through art that then guides them to breaking negative cycles. A beautiful part of this episode for me was as we started diving deeper into generational trauma, Jacqueline expressed how much wisdom is buried deep within our roots. As we start unpacking trauma and releasing what does not serve us, we also keep emotional reminders and keepsakes within our consciousness as pearls of wisdom. Sometimes it's on what you'd rather want to break the cycle of, other times it's areas in which you'd want to improve for the next generation. Through her Art Therapy and holistic healing modalities, she's found ways to restore, rebuild and release with her clients, and teach them grounding techniques for their continued healing. Toward the end of the episode, Jacqueline shares her tips on how to use Yoga, meditation, Art Therapy, Feng Shui, reflection, and everyday rituals to create an environment supportive of holistic healing. If you're on the path of holistic healing, or you have an interest in Art Therapy or Feng Shui, then this is the podcast for you. Like me, so many of my students, including Jacqueline, started out learning from various cultures and modalities like Yoga, Reiki, Pilates, and Meditation and started incorporating Feng Shui and other holistic healing practices into their tool kit. When you're on the path of a holistic healer then you'll find that one modality always fits into another. That is why when I speak of Feng Shui, I always say that it pairs and interconnects with all the other holistic healing functions. Are you ready to expand on your holistic healing journey or upgrade your services? Join Jacqueline and many other students on their path as holistic healers and register for my FREE Feng Shui mini-course or my Feng Shui Master Certification Course, where you will learn a holistic blend of Feng Shui to incorporate with your existing or future services.      Jacqueline Jones owns and operates Flourish Momentum, integrative health and wellness for mind, body, soul, and space. She draws on her professional experience in education, art therapy, yoga, meditation, integrative nutrition health coaching, energy healing, and feng shui to offer a proprietary blend of services to holistically support clients to optimize all-around wellness. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Visual Art, Master of Education, and Master of Arts in Art Therapy. She is a Board Certified Art Therapist, Registered Yoga Teacher, Certified iRest Yoga Nidra Teacher, Certified Energy Medicine Yoga Teacher, Certified Zentangle Teacher, and Master Level Reiki Practitioner and Feng Shui Consultant. She taught art in Fairfax County Public Schools before becoming an art therapist. Since 2011 she has been providing clinical art therapy, first to pediatric oncology and hematology patients at Georgetown University Hospital, then, since 2012, to active duty service members in rehabilitative treatment for invisible wounds of war such as traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress, and chronic pain at the National Intrepid Center of Excellence at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, the Intrepid Spirit One at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital, and at The Invisible Wounds Center at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida. Since 2018 she has been providing yoga and iRest yoga nidra therapeutically as well. In 2021 she launched her private practice, Flourish Momentum, to work with clients using a full spectrum holistic approach that addresses mind, body, soul, and space to achieve and maintain desired wellness goals. She works therapeutically with clients one-on-one as well as provides therapeutic groups and wellness events to non-profit and for-profit organizations in a variety of contexts to support needs of staff or clientele. She has researched, published, and presented nationally and internationally on program development and evaluation of clinical art therapy to treat TBI and PTSD in military populations as well as utilizing art therapy to treat complicated and disenfranchised grief among military service members. Website:  www.flourishmomentum.com Instagram:  @flourish_momentum  Subscribe to her YouTube Channel for Free guided practices.

The House of Delegates approved a measure Tuesday that mandates school divisions update emergency plans to include students with mobility impairments.  Del. Laura Jane Cohen, D-Fairfax, a former educator, introduced House Bill 501. She previously served on an advisory committee for students with disabilities as a school board member for Fairfax County Public Schools. Cohen filed the measure in response to a parent's testimony to the board that their first-grade child, who was in a wheelchair, would be left on the second floor with staff in the event of an emergency, or fire. Parents were “horrified” by that plan, she...Article LinkSupport the show

Join us in this compelling episode featuring Anthony Sabio as we unravel the enigmatic currents shaping our nation and the world at large. We dive into topics such as corruption, control dramas, and the grander agenda that's currently at play. This episode encourages you to not only listen but also actively engage with people who hold different viewpoints. Discover the power of finding common ground and building bridges through open and respectful conversations. Our aim is not to immediately change minds but to initiate the process of opening them. By approaching these discussions with grace and love, we can embark on a journey to heal our divided nation. Join us in this crucial endeavor because our country is worth it, and together, we can make a difference. Don't miss out—tune in and take action!Episode Highlights:-School board salaries-Inflated administrator salaries-Lack of transparency in school finances-Reprioritizing education funding-Slow creep of corruption-Shaping children's worldviews-Sex trafficking during school hours-Human trafficking across the nation-Climate change and school safety-Exposing school cafeteria food-Evaluating return on investment-Shifting responsibility to parents-Brainwashing and social engineering-Hate and vitriol in society-Supporting Anthony through donations-Support Anthony and his missionAbout our Guest:Anthony Sabio is a seasoned professional with a wealth of experience in the Security and Intelligence Industry, boasting a distinguished career that spans various branches of the United States government. He began his journey as a US Navy Hospital Corpsman in 1996, serving with the United States Marine Corps, where he excelled as a training instructor specializing in mountaineering, rock climbing, and urban assault. His dedication and expertise led to a role with the United States Secret Service in 2002, serving under President George W. Bush as a tactical K9 handler in the Emergency Response Team (ERT) within the Special Operations Division – President Protection Detail (PPD). In 2007, he was recruited by the Central Intelligence Agency, where he undertook high-threat collection operations against high-value targets in the National Clandestine Service, Counter-Terrorism Center (CTC). During his tenure with the Agency, Mr. Sabio also served as a Counter-Intelligence Officer, overseeing vital intelligence operations as the Deputy Chief CI Gulf Group. Following his federal service, he transitioned into the private sector and has become a respected writer for Law Enforcement Today, the Technical Committee Chair for the Executive Protection ANSI standards, and a notable figure for his remarkable single-operator extraction of a US National from Ukraine during the height of the invasion. Anthony Sabio is dedicated to the safety of others, particularly children, and actively addresses current community issues, emphasizing the safety of children and teachers in schools, providing mental health resources following COVID-related school closures, and advocating for academic excellence in Fairfax County Public Schools.Find out more about AnthonyWebsite: https://sabio4fairfax.com/Subscribe and leave us a rating and reviewApple:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-deborah-peters-show/id1612307739Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Z3JQWX9S4LRWSE6mPOIkMYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDeborahPetersShowConnect with Deborah PetersWebsite: https://neimind.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deborah.peters.754Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealdeborahpeters/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahpetersnei4change/

Learn how school liaisons can help military-connected students, including those with special needs, prepare for successful transitions to life after high school. Parents can get helpful tips about how to use Child and Youth programs and resources to best prepare their children for education transitions and postsecondary opportunities — including further education, training and jobs. Host Bruce Moody speaks with Kristen Acquah, school liaison at Headquarters Marine Corps, and Meredith Ayala, family partnership specialist with Fairfax County Public Schools. Visit Military OneSource at https://www.militaryonesource.mil/benefits/school-liaison-program to learn about the education transition resources and support available to service members and families. Bruce Moody is a public affairs specialist with the office of Military Community and Family Policy. Share your feedback about this podcast as well as ideas for future episodes by visiting the Military OneSource Podcast Feedback Form at https://public.militaryonesource.mil/podcast-feedback. The Military OneSource Podcast series is an official resource of the Defense Department. For more information, visit MilitaryOneSource.mil or call 800-342-9647. Military OneSource is your 24/7 connection to information, answers and support to help you reach your goals, overcome challenges and thrive.

Learn more about how school liaisons help military-connected youth, including those with special needs, prepare for successful transitions to life after high school. This episode highlights the way school liaisons promote the relationship between families and school systems and inform educators about the unique needs of military-connected children — especially the challenges of frequent moves. Learn about tools and resources to help ensure smooth education transitions, whether you are moving to a new district or overseas. Host Bruce Moody speaks with Kristen Acquah, school liaison at Headquarters Marine Corps, and Meredith Ayala, family partnership specialist with Fairfax County Public Schools. Visit Military OneSource at: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/benefits/school-liaison-program/ to learn about the education transition resources and support available to service members and families. Bruce Moody is a public affairs specialist with the office of Military Community and Family Policy. Share your feedback about this podcast as well as ideas for future episodes by visiting the Military OneSource Podcast Feedback Form at https://public.militaryonesource.mil/podcast-feedback. The Military OneSource Podcast series is an official resource of the Defense Department. For more information, visit MilitaryOneSource.mil or call 800-342-9647. Military OneSource is your 24/7 connection to information, answers and support to help you reach your goals, overcome challenges and thrive.

In the 20th and final episode of the EdSpark Podcast with Dr. Karen Garza, a new leader of Battelle for Kids (BFK) is introduced. Dr. Garza has announced her retirement after nearly seven years at the helm of the national not-for-profit that has served millions of students throughout the nation since 2001. In this rich conversation, Dr. Garza introduces new BFK President and CEO Mike Duncan, Ed.D. From discussing his background to what his hopes, dreams, and aspirations are for the future of the organization, the two dynamic leaders look to the future of continuing to meet the moment in education and to transform systems nationwide.  Episode Highlights: 1:08: Learn more about Mike's background and experiences 5:15: What sparked Mike's work in his school district with the Portrait of a Graduate? 14:00: The influence of Battelle for Kids and the EdLeader21 Network on Mike's work. 19:07: What excites Mike about the opportunity to lead BFK into the future? 23:02: The Movement  29:12: Hopes, dreams, and aspirations  34:00: Mike recognizes Karen   Mike Duncan has a proven track record of leadership in the education sector. He was one of the longest serving superintendents in the state of Georgia, having led Pike County Schools for 18 years. Before arriving in Pike, he was a high school principal, high school and middle school assistant principal, and a middle school teacher. He earned a doctorate in educational leadership from the University of Georgia in 2004. He has been a member of EdLeader21, the national network of Battelle for Kids, for more than a decade and previously served as the network's advisory vice chair. He joined Battelle for Kids in August of this year and as of October 1st serves as the organization's President and CEO.   Karen Garza joined Battelle for Kids in 2017 as President and CEO, only the second leader since the organization formed in 2001. She led the transformation of Battelle for Kids, including the emphasis on realizing the power and promise of 21st century learning for every student, the increasing adoption of Portraits of a Graduate by school systems across the country, and the additions of the EdLeader21 Network and the Partnership for 21st Century Learning (P21) into the Battelle for Kids family.  She began her career as a kindergarten teacher before embarking on an administrative and advocacy path that included government relations director, curriculum director, deputy superintendent, chief academic officer, and superintendent at Lubbock Independent School District in Texas and Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia.  On behalf of all of us at Battelle for Kids, we thank her for her years of service not only to our organization but to thousands of students and educators across the nation. We wish her the best in her retirement and are looking forward to her continued involvement with BFK on various projects.   The EdSpark Podcast with Dr. Karen Garza is a production of Battelle for Kids. Visit bfk.org to learn more about how we are helping to transform education systems nationwide. 

On this August episode, CEX Hill connects with Dr. Michelle Reid, Superintendent of Fairfax County Public Schools. Reid brings an exciting new perspective to Fairfax County and while only on the job one year, she has already visited most of the 198 schools and centers in the county. As she puts it, “You can't lead people you don't know or programs you don't understand.” The “Connect with County Leaders” podcast with your host Bryan Hill, Fairfax County Executive, is a monthly opportunity to hear the county executive discuss opportunities, priorities, and issues with various leaders from around Fairfax County. To listen to other great Fairfax County podcasts, visit fairfaxcounty.gov/podcasts, and for additional audio content, tune in to Fairfax County Government Radio at fairfaxcounty.gov/radio For more Fairfax County news and event information, visit NewsCenter online at fairfaxcounty.gov/news For questions, call 703-FAIRFAX (324-7329) weekdays between 8am and 4:30pm or email publicaffairs@fairfaxcounty.gov The “Connect with County Leaders” podcast is produced by the Fairfax County VA Government.

Today on conduct(her), McKenna & Kyra interview Elaine Stanford, Music Specialist for Loudoun County Public Schools. Prior to teaching in Loudoun County, Mrs. Stanford was the Choral Director at Oakton High School where she was twice named Teacher of the Year. She then spent five years as the Music Resource Teacher in Fairfax County Public Schools. Mrs. Stanford is a frequent guest conductor, adjudicator, and accompanist.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conducther/support

Over the weekend, marijuana shops opened across Maryland as recreational sales become legal in the state. Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich joins Kojo and Tom to talk about how it has gone so far in the county, how the extra revenue might be used, and why he still has concerns about regulation. Plus, Montgomery County is contributing more than $190 million to Metro's budget. With the system falling off a fiscal cliff, Metro is asking for more money. We ask Elrich if the county can help pay the bills. One of the biggest upsets of last month's Virginia primaries was Stella Pekarsky defeating long-time State Senator George Barker. She joins us to explain how she did it and her agenda if she were to prevail in November. Plus, as a current Fairfax County School Board member, Pekarsky helps govern the largest school system in the Commonwealth. We ask her about the challenges Fairfax County Public Schools has faced in recent months regarding security, safety, and employee background checks. Become a member of WAMU: wamu.org/donate Send us questions and comments for guests: kojo@wamu.org Follow us on Facebook:facebook.com/thepoliticshour

Chris, Josh, and Mark discuss the recent news that Fairfax County Public Schools sent teachers an appreciation email that ended up being a phishing test (Washington Post article), and they debate on if it was right or wrong to do. Too far maybe? Chris talks about setting up restricted Google access as well as doing the "under 18 third party apps" Google stuff, and the articles about both on K12TechPro, and Josh talks about some phrase he found on the internet that is thought provoking about cybersecurity supposedly. Listen here (and on all major podcast platforms). Join the K12TechPro.com Community. Buy our merch!!! Provision Data Solutions Fortinet - Email fortinetpodcast@fortinet.com Extreme Networks - Email dmayer@extremenetworks.com NTP SomethingCool.com Oh, and... Email us at k12techtalk@gmail.com Tweet us @k12techtalkpod Visit our LinkedIn page HERE

The public school system in the United States has historically been built to support the success of one type of student: a typically developing student with average intellectual ability.   And, unfortunately, any student who falls outside of this type has a much harder time thriving in a system that is not built for them.  Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia, one of the largest school systems in the US, is trying to expand the success of more of their students by being one of the first systems in the country to create a neurodiversity specialist.Join Jessica Kidwell as she talks with Kristen Haynor, Neurodiversity Specialist for Fairfax County Public Schools, about this new position and how she is trying to change the culture of this school system in hopes to create a system that truly celebrates all types of students. Key Moments:[00:00:18] Neurodiversity in Public Schools.[00:08:36] Neurodivergent students and equity.[00:17:32] Understanding neurodivergent behaviors.[00:21:56] Supporting neurodiversity in education.About Kristen Haynor:Kristen Haynor is the Neurodiversity Specialist for Fairfax County Pubic Schools in the state of Virginia, which is one of the largest public school systems in the United States.  Kristen, who is neurodivergent herself, is a graduate of the FCPS school system.  After graduating from Madison High School, Kristen received a bachelors degree in Biology from the University of Mary Washington, her Master's degree in Special Education from George Mason University, and is currently pursuing her PhD in International Education. Follow Neuroversity on all our social platforms:Neuroversity WebsiteIGFacebookTwitterLinkedInPatreon

"Francis "Koran" Maddox, a native of Leonardtown, Maryland was raised in the DC/Maryland area.  Born to Francis Maddox, Sr., and Emily Mason, He has one sister and one brother. Koran is honored to be married to Shamika Maddox for almost 3.5 years and loves their daughter, Alexis Johnson. Koran values his family and close friendships.  Professionally, Koran works at the University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC), where he earned a B.S. Degree in Social Science and an M.S. Degree in Strategic Communications. He has worked at UMGC for 20 years with a skillset in organizational management, accounts receivables, debt analysis, and strategic planning and communication.  Personally, Koran is also an active member of True Deliverance Church of God Ministries (Bishop Alvin Venson, Presiding Prelate), of Maryland and Virginia, where he serves as a licensed Elder, Youth Pastor, and Core Leader over various organizations.  In his spare time, he spends quality time with family/friends and volunteers at his church. He endeavors to please God and love his family. Shamika Maddox was born in Warrenton, Virginia and grew up in Manassas, Virginia. After high school she joined the military. After the military, she decided it was time to get her degree. She currently holds a Master of Science in Special Education.  Shamika is currently a special education teacher for Fairfax County Public Schools. She is a member of True Deliverance Church of God, where she sits on the Trustee Board and is an Usher. In her spare time, she loves hanging out with her daughter Alexis and husband Koran."

"Francis "Koran" Maddox, a native of Leonardtown, Maryland was raised in the DC/Maryland area.  Born to Francis Maddox, Sr., and Emily Mason, He has one sister and one brother. Koran is honored to be married to Shamika Maddox for almost 3.5 years and loves their daughter, Alexis Johnson. Koran values his family and close friendships.  Professionally, Koran works at the University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC), where he earned a B.S. Degree in Social Science and an M.S. Degree in Strategic Communications. He has worked at UMGC for 20 years with a skillset in organizational management, accounts receivables, debt analysis, and strategic planning and communication.  Personally, Koran is also an active member of True Deliverance Church of God Ministries (Bishop Alvin Venson, Presiding Prelate), of Maryland and Virginia, where he serves as a licensed Elder, Youth Pastor, and Core Leader over various organizations.  In his spare time, he spends quality time with family/friends and volunteers at his church. He endeavors to please God and love his family. Shamika Maddox was born in Warrenton, Virginia and grew up in Manassas, Virginia. After high school she joined the military. After the military, she decided it was time to get her degree. She currently holds a Master of Science in Special Education.  Shamika is currently a special education teacher for Fairfax County Public Schools. She is a member of True Deliverance Church of God, where she sits on the Trustee Board and is an Usher. In her spare time, she loves hanging out with her daughter Alexis and husband Koran."

Legislation backed by Gov. Glenn Youngkin that would require Virginia school divisions to spend any federal pandemic funds they haven't yet used or forfeit them is headed to the Senate for consideration. An October report from the Virginia Department of Education shows Fairfax County Public Schools have the most unspent relief funds, representing more than 0 million. Norfolk schools have the next highest amount at 6 million, followed by Henrico at 6 million, Richmond City at 1 million and Newport News at million. How big a percentage of the divisions' operating budgets those unspent funds represent varies. Fairfax, for...Article LinkSupport the show

In episode 41, Kathryn and Theresa had the pleasure of interviewing two amazing music educators from Fairfax, Virginia - Katie LaBrie and Tracy Magwire! Katie LaBrie taught orchestra in Fairfax County Public Schools for over 16 years and is currently the new Orchestra Division Editor for Randall Standridge Music Publications. Tracy Magwire is in her 19th year teaching band also in Fairfax County. In this interview, Katie and Tracy shared their “Big IDEA” method, to help students practice with purpose and become more independent musicians. Connect with Katie and Tracy to learn more about their work:  practicewithpurpose.net katieoharalabrie.com tlmagwire@fcps.edu katieoharalabrie@gmail.com Get a free book preview here: https://www.daveburgessconsulting.com/books/pass-the-baton/  Support Pass the Baton - Resources, Books, Coaching, and more! ➡ ⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/passthebaton⁠ For more info: https://www.passthebatonbook.com/ Free Download - Exit Tickets for Self-Reflection: ⁠https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/f8l7g9⁠

After sitting out for most of two seasons, Cassie Ensley took full advantage of her fifth year.  Now known as Cassandra Ensley Storer, the 5-6 guard made history in 1995 as the first Longwood women's basketball team to play in the NCAA Division II tournament.  After dropping 464 points in her final season, she ranks #8 in career scoring, #2 in made 3PTs, and #5 in assists.  Cassandra was named Honorable Mention All-American and First Team Academic All-American.  She teaches foreign languages in the Fairfax County Public Schools. Listen to a bonus episode! Loretta Coughlin shares her insight on Cassie from recruitment to graduation in a special 20-minute Lancers Past Podcast.  This episode is part of a series celebrating Lancer/Willett Hall. The new Joan Perry Brock Center replaces Willett as LU's basketball home in the fall of 2023.

School districts in all 50 states and 36 countries have adopted a new concept — a community-created Portrait of a Graduate. Listen in to learn why school leaders embrace this powerful model and how it unifies educators, teachers, and parents behind a workable plan for educating all students. Follow on Twitter: @AASAHQ @AASADan @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd @BattelleforKids@JimmyMinichello Dr. Karen Garza has led the recent transformation of Battelle for Kids, including the emphasis on realizing the power and promise of 21st-century learning for every student, the increasing adoption of Portraits of a Graduate by school systems across the country, and the additions of EdLeader21 and the Partnership for 21 st Century Learning (P21) into the Battelle for Kids family. Karen has dedicated her life to bettering educational opportunities for all students. She began her career as a kindergarten teacher before embarking on an administrative and advocacy path that included positions as government relations director, curriculum director, deputy superintendent, chief academic officer, and eventually becoming the first female superintendent at both Lubbock Independent School District (30,000+ students) and Fairfax County Public Schools (188,000 students).

Do you want your students to engage more authentically in math? You might consider implementing a math workshop framework, which encourages students to build their math skills through discussion, routines, and classroom community.But not all math workshops are created equal. They are susceptible to the barriers we often come up against in our classrooms, like homogenization, and rigid texts that don't work for the students in front of you.Today we are joined by Jennifer Lempp. Jennifer is a director in the Office of School Support in Fairfax County Public Schools, Virginia. She has taught at both the elementary and middle school levels and has served as a math coach. Jennifer explains the benefits of a math workshop framework, and how to build a joyful math workshop in your classroom that is welcoming and enjoyable to students.If you enjoyed today's conversation, you can learn more about Jennifer and her book Math Workshop: Five Steps to Implementing Guided Math, Learning Stations, Reflection, and More at Heinemann.com. Read a transcript of this episode and blog.heinemann.com.© Heinemann Publishing 2022See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A common phrase in the cybersecurity world is “cybersecurity is not a priority until it has to be.” Security measures are essential to schools, and as we will discuss in this episode, good procedures ensure safety success. In this episode presented by Telos, Our guests today discuss bad actors, sensitive data, low-hanging data, federal funding, and why cyber security is an essential core function of every school district. Today's guests are Pete Cevnini and Vincent Scheivert. Pete is the former Montgomery County Public School (MD) Chief Information Officer & Former Maryland State Department of Education CIO. Pete was named to the “Leading Data and Technology Executives U.S. Public Education List” by Chief Data Officer Magazine. He is a career educator, having served many other roles, including high school principal, curriculum director, and graduate professor. Vince is the Vice President of Solutions and former Director of Technical Strategy at Telos Corporation, helping businesses, governments, and school systems improve their cybersecurity protections and operations. Prior to joining Telos, Vince was the Assistant Superintendent for Digital Innovation at Loudoun County Public Schools and the Chief Information Officer at Albemarle County Public Schools, where CoSN recognized him as the Chief Technology Officer of the year. He has also held IT leadership positions at the Downington Area School District, the West Chester Area School District, and Fairfax County Public Schools. This episode of The CoSN Podcast is supported by Telos. Learn more at https://www.telos.com/solutions/k12-and-higher-education/. Engage further in the discussion on Twitter. Follow: @CoSN @MindRocketMedia @telosnews. The CoSN Podcast is produced in partnership with MindRocket Media Group and published on edCircuit. To learn more about CoSN, visit www.cosn.org. Learn more about MindRocket Media Group at www.mindrocketmediagroup.com.

FLF Conference Plug In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God, and the Word didn’t stay in Heaven. The Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory of the Father, full of grace and truth. Grace and Truth became flesh. The Word became flesh. The story of God’s grace became flesh. And it is that Word, that truth, that story that will fill the world. That is why this year’s Fight Laugh Feast Conference in Knoxville Tennessee is on Lies, Propaganda, storytelling, and the serrated edge. The Word is a sword. The Word is our glory. So join us, October 6-8, as we fight, laugh, and feast, with beer & psalms, speakers including Pastor Doug Wilson, George Gilder, Ben Merkle, Jared Longshore, and Pastor Toby Sumpter, Chocolate Knox will be doing a round table with the Wilsons and Merkles on why stories are so potent for building family cultures that wine, all culminating in a live show with Megan Basham and Jason Whitlock talking Lies and Journalism. And we just announced a one day Saturday-only pass for 99$. Find out more and register or become a vendor at fightlaughfeast.com. This is Toby Sumpter, and today is Friday, September 16th, and this is your CrossPolitic Daily Newsbrief. https://www.foxnews.com/politics/gavin-newsom-asks-consider-kidnapping-charges-gop-governors-ship-migrants-out-state California Gov. Gavin Newsom has asked the Department of Justice to look into whether sending migrants to other parts of the country constituted kidnapping or other federal crimes. In a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland, Newsom asked whether actions by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis sending illegal immigrants from their respective states to destinations such as New York City, Washington, D.C. Chicago, and Martha's Vineyard were illegal. "Several of the individuals who were transported to Martha’s Vineyard have alleged that a recruiter induced them to accept the offer of travel based on false representations that they would be transported to Boston and would receive expedited access to work authorization," Newsom wrote. "I urge US DOJ to investigate whether the alleged fraudulent inducement would support charges of kidnapping under relevant state laws." DeSantis most recently sent migrants to Massachusetts on Wednesday after promising he would relocate them to a "sanctuary destination." "States like Massachusetts, New York and California will better facilitate the care of these individuals who they have invited into our country by incentivizing illegal immigration through their designation as ‘sanctuary states’ and support for the Biden administration’s open border policies," the governor’s communications director, Taryn Fenske, told Fox News Digital. https://thepostmillennial.com/universities-to-offer-climate-change-counseling-for-stressed-out-students?utm_campaign=64487 In recent years, more and more young people have reported feeling anxious or depressed as a result of the dire warnings about climate change that are presented to them everywhere they look. Perhaps nowhere is this more prevalent than in institutions of higher learning. In an attempt to address the mental health consequences of being constantly warned that the planet is on its last leg, there has been a push from within colleges and universities to provide climate change counseling services to students. In 2020, members of the University of British Columbia’s Sustainability Initiative released a report detailing the relationship between climate change and mental health, offering a "systemic approach to action in post-secondary education." "Direct and indirect stressors from climate change," they wrote, "as well as the overarching psychological and psychosocial challenges associated with acknowledging the magnitude of the crisis, lead to mental distress and disrupt mental health and wellbeing. Addressing the challenges that the climate crisis poses to mental health, and finding ways to live with and adapt to the overarching psychological and psychosocial weight of the crisis is needed to build healthy and resilient individuals and communities." The report recommended that existing counselors be trained to discuss climate change, and that more direct lines of communication be opened between them and climate change activist groups on campus. At the University of Michigan, a pilot program has been set up creating a therapy group that will meet for one hour every week for just over three months to see how receiving emotional support can help students overcome their anxiety. Assistant director of the University of Oregon’s Office of Sustainability, Sarah Stoeckl, argued that without such services available to students, they will feel "paralyzed in … uncomfortable emotions." Of the counselors who have chosen to integrate knowledge of climate change into their skillset, some have argued that "eco-anxiety" is unlike other mental health challenges in that in this case, "the psychological part is really meant to go hand in hand with climate action." According to research from The Lancet, 84 percent of children and young adults around the world are "at least moderately worried" about climate change, while over half said they are "very or extremely worried." Perhaps most striking, however, was the finding that 45 percent of those surveyed said that their thoughts and feelings about climate change "negatively affected their daily life and functioning," with many reporting a "high number of negative thoughts about climate change." Or maybe we could just tell the kids the truth? https://dailysceptic.org/2022/09/14/climate-emergency-not-supported-by-data-say-four-leading-italian-scientists/ For example: earlier this week it was reported that four leading Italian scientists have undertaken a major review of historical climate trends and concluded that declaring a ‘climate emergency’ is not supported by the data. Reviewing data from a wide range of weather phenomena, they say a ‘climate crisis’ of the kind people are becoming alarmed about “is not evident yet”. The scientists suggest that rather than burdening our children with anxiety about climate change, we should encourage them to think about issues like energy, food and health, and the challenges in each area, with a more “objective and constructive spirit” and not waste limited resources on “costly and ineffective solutions”. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/faith-freedom-self-reliance/harvard-students-could-be-punished-for-not-using-preferred-pronouns-report Of course this is not at all unrelated to the fact that A Title IX training at Harvard University reportedly told students that failing to use a person's preferred pronoun could be a violation of university policy. The mandatory training contained multiple fictional scenarios explaining possible violations of the university's Title IX policies, including one in which a student repeatedly uses the "wrong pronouns" to address someone while making comments about gender identity, according to the Washington Free Beacon. The training said the behavior described in the scenario "contribute[s] to a climate of disrespect and may also violate Harvard's policies." Violations of university Title IX policy on sexual harassment can be punished by "admonition" or even "termination, dismissal, [or] expulsion." Another slide contained a diagram of a "Power and Control Wheel," which reportedly detailed a number of possible behaviors that could violate the university's policies, including sexual, verbal, emotional, and physical abuse, as well as "cultural/identity abuse," which included "using the wrong pronouns." The wheel diagram is surrounded by words describing "attitudes, beliefs, and systems," including "racism, xenophobia, sexism, classism, cisheterosexism, ableism-sizeism & fat-phobia." Harvard's treatment of incorrect pronoun use as a violation of Title IX is not unique. In May, a school district in Wisconsin initiated disciplinary proceedings against three male students who refused to address another student by his or her preferred pronouns. In June, Fairfax County Public Schools strengthened district policies that could see students punished for the same infraction. Smart Pricing Table: Do you own a business and write a lot of proposals? If so, you should check out SmartPricingTable.com. Smart Pricing Table allows you to create quick and accurate proposals; and it's loaded with features like recurring fees, quantities and line item upsells. When your prospect is ready, they can e-sign and you're off to the races. Visit SmartPricingTable.com and mention Cross Politic to get 25% off your first 2 months The Psalm of the Day: Psalm 124 0:46-2:17 This is Toby Sumpter with CrossPolitic News. Remember you can always find the links to our news stories and these psalms at crosspolitic dot com – just click on the daily news brief and follow the links. Or find them on our App: just search “Fight Laugh Feast” in your favorite app store and never miss a show. We are now doing a daily show, with daily backstage content for Fight Laugh Feast Club Member. Join today and get access as well as a $100 discount at the Fight Laugh Feast conference in Knoxville, TN Oct. 6-8, and have a great day.

FLF Conference Plug In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God, and the Word didn’t stay in Heaven. The Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory of the Father, full of grace and truth. Grace and Truth became flesh. The Word became flesh. The story of God’s grace became flesh. And it is that Word, that truth, that story that will fill the world. That is why this year’s Fight Laugh Feast Conference in Knoxville Tennessee is on Lies, Propaganda, storytelling, and the serrated edge. The Word is a sword. The Word is our glory. So join us, October 6-8, as we fight, laugh, and feast, with beer & psalms, speakers including Pastor Doug Wilson, George Gilder, Ben Merkle, Jared Longshore, and Pastor Toby Sumpter, Chocolate Knox will be doing a round table with the Wilsons and Merkles on why stories are so potent for building family cultures that wine, all culminating in a live show with Megan Basham and Jason Whitlock talking Lies and Journalism. And we just announced a one day Saturday-only pass for 99$. Find out more and register or become a vendor at fightlaughfeast.com. This is Toby Sumpter, and today is Friday, September 16th, and this is your CrossPolitic Daily Newsbrief. https://www.foxnews.com/politics/gavin-newsom-asks-consider-kidnapping-charges-gop-governors-ship-migrants-out-state California Gov. Gavin Newsom has asked the Department of Justice to look into whether sending migrants to other parts of the country constituted kidnapping or other federal crimes. In a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland, Newsom asked whether actions by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis sending illegal immigrants from their respective states to destinations such as New York City, Washington, D.C. Chicago, and Martha's Vineyard were illegal. "Several of the individuals who were transported to Martha’s Vineyard have alleged that a recruiter induced them to accept the offer of travel based on false representations that they would be transported to Boston and would receive expedited access to work authorization," Newsom wrote. "I urge US DOJ to investigate whether the alleged fraudulent inducement would support charges of kidnapping under relevant state laws." DeSantis most recently sent migrants to Massachusetts on Wednesday after promising he would relocate them to a "sanctuary destination." "States like Massachusetts, New York and California will better facilitate the care of these individuals who they have invited into our country by incentivizing illegal immigration through their designation as ‘sanctuary states’ and support for the Biden administration’s open border policies," the governor’s communications director, Taryn Fenske, told Fox News Digital. https://thepostmillennial.com/universities-to-offer-climate-change-counseling-for-stressed-out-students?utm_campaign=64487 In recent years, more and more young people have reported feeling anxious or depressed as a result of the dire warnings about climate change that are presented to them everywhere they look. Perhaps nowhere is this more prevalent than in institutions of higher learning. In an attempt to address the mental health consequences of being constantly warned that the planet is on its last leg, there has been a push from within colleges and universities to provide climate change counseling services to students. In 2020, members of the University of British Columbia’s Sustainability Initiative released a report detailing the relationship between climate change and mental health, offering a "systemic approach to action in post-secondary education." "Direct and indirect stressors from climate change," they wrote, "as well as the overarching psychological and psychosocial challenges associated with acknowledging the magnitude of the crisis, lead to mental distress and disrupt mental health and wellbeing. Addressing the challenges that the climate crisis poses to mental health, and finding ways to live with and adapt to the overarching psychological and psychosocial weight of the crisis is needed to build healthy and resilient individuals and communities." The report recommended that existing counselors be trained to discuss climate change, and that more direct lines of communication be opened between them and climate change activist groups on campus. At the University of Michigan, a pilot program has been set up creating a therapy group that will meet for one hour every week for just over three months to see how receiving emotional support can help students overcome their anxiety. Assistant director of the University of Oregon’s Office of Sustainability, Sarah Stoeckl, argued that without such services available to students, they will feel "paralyzed in … uncomfortable emotions." Of the counselors who have chosen to integrate knowledge of climate change into their skillset, some have argued that "eco-anxiety" is unlike other mental health challenges in that in this case, "the psychological part is really meant to go hand in hand with climate action." According to research from The Lancet, 84 percent of children and young adults around the world are "at least moderately worried" about climate change, while over half said they are "very or extremely worried." Perhaps most striking, however, was the finding that 45 percent of those surveyed said that their thoughts and feelings about climate change "negatively affected their daily life and functioning," with many reporting a "high number of negative thoughts about climate change." Or maybe we could just tell the kids the truth? https://dailysceptic.org/2022/09/14/climate-emergency-not-supported-by-data-say-four-leading-italian-scientists/ For example: earlier this week it was reported that four leading Italian scientists have undertaken a major review of historical climate trends and concluded that declaring a ‘climate emergency’ is not supported by the data. Reviewing data from a wide range of weather phenomena, they say a ‘climate crisis’ of the kind people are becoming alarmed about “is not evident yet”. The scientists suggest that rather than burdening our children with anxiety about climate change, we should encourage them to think about issues like energy, food and health, and the challenges in each area, with a more “objective and constructive spirit” and not waste limited resources on “costly and ineffective solutions”. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/faith-freedom-self-reliance/harvard-students-could-be-punished-for-not-using-preferred-pronouns-report Of course this is not at all unrelated to the fact that A Title IX training at Harvard University reportedly told students that failing to use a person's preferred pronoun could be a violation of university policy. The mandatory training contained multiple fictional scenarios explaining possible violations of the university's Title IX policies, including one in which a student repeatedly uses the "wrong pronouns" to address someone while making comments about gender identity, according to the Washington Free Beacon. The training said the behavior described in the scenario "contribute[s] to a climate of disrespect and may also violate Harvard's policies." Violations of university Title IX policy on sexual harassment can be punished by "admonition" or even "termination, dismissal, [or] expulsion." Another slide contained a diagram of a "Power and Control Wheel," which reportedly detailed a number of possible behaviors that could violate the university's policies, including sexual, verbal, emotional, and physical abuse, as well as "cultural/identity abuse," which included "using the wrong pronouns." The wheel diagram is surrounded by words describing "attitudes, beliefs, and systems," including "racism, xenophobia, sexism, classism, cisheterosexism, ableism-sizeism & fat-phobia." Harvard's treatment of incorrect pronoun use as a violation of Title IX is not unique. In May, a school district in Wisconsin initiated disciplinary proceedings against three male students who refused to address another student by his or her preferred pronouns. In June, Fairfax County Public Schools strengthened district policies that could see students punished for the same infraction. Smart Pricing Table: Do you own a business and write a lot of proposals? If so, you should check out SmartPricingTable.com. Smart Pricing Table allows you to create quick and accurate proposals; and it's loaded with features like recurring fees, quantities and line item upsells. When your prospect is ready, they can e-sign and you're off to the races. Visit SmartPricingTable.com and mention Cross Politic to get 25% off your first 2 months The Psalm of the Day: Psalm 124 0:46-2:17 This is Toby Sumpter with CrossPolitic News. Remember you can always find the links to our news stories and these psalms at crosspolitic dot com – just click on the daily news brief and follow the links. Or find them on our App: just search “Fight Laugh Feast” in your favorite app store and never miss a show. We are now doing a daily show, with daily backstage content for Fight Laugh Feast Club Member. Join today and get access as well as a $100 discount at the Fight Laugh Feast conference in Knoxville, TN Oct. 6-8, and have a great day.

FLF Conference Plug In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God, and the Word didn’t stay in Heaven. The Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory of the Father, full of grace and truth. Grace and Truth became flesh. The Word became flesh. The story of God’s grace became flesh. And it is that Word, that truth, that story that will fill the world. That is why this year’s Fight Laugh Feast Conference in Knoxville Tennessee is on Lies, Propaganda, storytelling, and the serrated edge. The Word is a sword. The Word is our glory. So join us, October 6-8, as we fight, laugh, and feast, with beer & psalms, speakers including Pastor Doug Wilson, George Gilder, Ben Merkle, Jared Longshore, and Pastor Toby Sumpter, Chocolate Knox will be doing a round table with the Wilsons and Merkles on why stories are so potent for building family cultures that wine, all culminating in a live show with Megan Basham and Jason Whitlock talking Lies and Journalism. And we just announced a one day Saturday-only pass for 99$. Find out more and register or become a vendor at fightlaughfeast.com. This is Toby Sumpter, and today is Friday, September 16th, and this is your CrossPolitic Daily Newsbrief. https://www.foxnews.com/politics/gavin-newsom-asks-consider-kidnapping-charges-gop-governors-ship-migrants-out-state California Gov. Gavin Newsom has asked the Department of Justice to look into whether sending migrants to other parts of the country constituted kidnapping or other federal crimes. In a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland, Newsom asked whether actions by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis sending illegal immigrants from their respective states to destinations such as New York City, Washington, D.C. Chicago, and Martha's Vineyard were illegal. "Several of the individuals who were transported to Martha’s Vineyard have alleged that a recruiter induced them to accept the offer of travel based on false representations that they would be transported to Boston and would receive expedited access to work authorization," Newsom wrote. "I urge US DOJ to investigate whether the alleged fraudulent inducement would support charges of kidnapping under relevant state laws." DeSantis most recently sent migrants to Massachusetts on Wednesday after promising he would relocate them to a "sanctuary destination." "States like Massachusetts, New York and California will better facilitate the care of these individuals who they have invited into our country by incentivizing illegal immigration through their designation as ‘sanctuary states’ and support for the Biden administration’s open border policies," the governor’s communications director, Taryn Fenske, told Fox News Digital. https://thepostmillennial.com/universities-to-offer-climate-change-counseling-for-stressed-out-students?utm_campaign=64487 In recent years, more and more young people have reported feeling anxious or depressed as a result of the dire warnings about climate change that are presented to them everywhere they look. Perhaps nowhere is this more prevalent than in institutions of higher learning. In an attempt to address the mental health consequences of being constantly warned that the planet is on its last leg, there has been a push from within colleges and universities to provide climate change counseling services to students. In 2020, members of the University of British Columbia’s Sustainability Initiative released a report detailing the relationship between climate change and mental health, offering a "systemic approach to action in post-secondary education." "Direct and indirect stressors from climate change," they wrote, "as well as the overarching psychological and psychosocial challenges associated with acknowledging the magnitude of the crisis, lead to mental distress and disrupt mental health and wellbeing. Addressing the challenges that the climate crisis poses to mental health, and finding ways to live with and adapt to the overarching psychological and psychosocial weight of the crisis is needed to build healthy and resilient individuals and communities." The report recommended that existing counselors be trained to discuss climate change, and that more direct lines of communication be opened between them and climate change activist groups on campus. At the University of Michigan, a pilot program has been set up creating a therapy group that will meet for one hour every week for just over three months to see how receiving emotional support can help students overcome their anxiety. Assistant director of the University of Oregon’s Office of Sustainability, Sarah Stoeckl, argued that without such services available to students, they will feel "paralyzed in … uncomfortable emotions." Of the counselors who have chosen to integrate knowledge of climate change into their skillset, some have argued that "eco-anxiety" is unlike other mental health challenges in that in this case, "the psychological part is really meant to go hand in hand with climate action." According to research from The Lancet, 84 percent of children and young adults around the world are "at least moderately worried" about climate change, while over half said they are "very or extremely worried." Perhaps most striking, however, was the finding that 45 percent of those surveyed said that their thoughts and feelings about climate change "negatively affected their daily life and functioning," with many reporting a "high number of negative thoughts about climate change." Or maybe we could just tell the kids the truth? https://dailysceptic.org/2022/09/14/climate-emergency-not-supported-by-data-say-four-leading-italian-scientists/ For example: earlier this week it was reported that four leading Italian scientists have undertaken a major review of historical climate trends and concluded that declaring a ‘climate emergency’ is not supported by the data. Reviewing data from a wide range of weather phenomena, they say a ‘climate crisis’ of the kind people are becoming alarmed about “is not evident yet”. The scientists suggest that rather than burdening our children with anxiety about climate change, we should encourage them to think about issues like energy, food and health, and the challenges in each area, with a more “objective and constructive spirit” and not waste limited resources on “costly and ineffective solutions”. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/faith-freedom-self-reliance/harvard-students-could-be-punished-for-not-using-preferred-pronouns-report Of course this is not at all unrelated to the fact that A Title IX training at Harvard University reportedly told students that failing to use a person's preferred pronoun could be a violation of university policy. The mandatory training contained multiple fictional scenarios explaining possible violations of the university's Title IX policies, including one in which a student repeatedly uses the "wrong pronouns" to address someone while making comments about gender identity, according to the Washington Free Beacon. The training said the behavior described in the scenario "contribute[s] to a climate of disrespect and may also violate Harvard's policies." Violations of university Title IX policy on sexual harassment can be punished by "admonition" or even "termination, dismissal, [or] expulsion." Another slide contained a diagram of a "Power and Control Wheel," which reportedly detailed a number of possible behaviors that could violate the university's policies, including sexual, verbal, emotional, and physical abuse, as well as "cultural/identity abuse," which included "using the wrong pronouns." The wheel diagram is surrounded by words describing "attitudes, beliefs, and systems," including "racism, xenophobia, sexism, classism, cisheterosexism, ableism-sizeism & fat-phobia." Harvard's treatment of incorrect pronoun use as a violation of Title IX is not unique. In May, a school district in Wisconsin initiated disciplinary proceedings against three male students who refused to address another student by his or her preferred pronouns. In June, Fairfax County Public Schools strengthened district policies that could see students punished for the same infraction. Smart Pricing Table: Do you own a business and write a lot of proposals? If so, you should check out SmartPricingTable.com. Smart Pricing Table allows you to create quick and accurate proposals; and it's loaded with features like recurring fees, quantities and line item upsells. When your prospect is ready, they can e-sign and you're off to the races. Visit SmartPricingTable.com and mention Cross Politic to get 25% off your first 2 months The Psalm of the Day: Psalm 124 0:46-2:17 This is Toby Sumpter with CrossPolitic News. Remember you can always find the links to our news stories and these psalms at crosspolitic dot com – just click on the daily news brief and follow the links. Or find them on our App: just search “Fight Laugh Feast” in your favorite app store and never miss a show. We are now doing a daily show, with daily backstage content for Fight Laugh Feast Club Member. Join today and get access as well as a $100 discount at the Fight Laugh Feast conference in Knoxville, TN Oct. 6-8, and have a great day.

Join Jim and Greg as they serve up three more good martinis! First, they like where Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis stands in his re-election bid and they enjoy watching another progressive darling cruising towards defeat. They don't like the state of the the economy but they're also relieved to see nearly 70 percent of Americans rejecting the Biden administration's bogus argument that we're not really in a recession.  And they cheer Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin for blasting Fairfax County Public Schools for failing to remove a middle school counselor for soliciting a minor for sex until almost two years after the fact.Please visit our great sponsors:Quiphttps://getquip.com/martiniGo now and get your first refill FREE.

In this episode of the EdSpark21 podcast, Dr. Karen Garza talks with Dr. Jim Mahoney about his book, To Lead Is To Teach: Stories and Strategies from the Classroom to the Boardroom. Their conversation explores the impact of teachers, how good teaching and effective leading are interchangeable, and the power of storytelling.   Dr. Jim Mahoney is an educational leader, entrepreneur, and renowned expert on school leadership, culture, and staff and student engagement. He is also the founding executive director of Battelle for Kids.   Before Dr. Karen Garza became President and CEO of Battelle for Kids, she was most recently superintendent at Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia and Lubbock Independent School District in Texas.   EdSpark21, the podcast from Battelle for Kids, is dedicated to capturing conversations and spreading the word to advance 21st century, deeper learning for every student. Subscribe to EdSpark21 wherever you listen to podcast.

An additional $500,000 was set aside in the school budget to keep up. DCist/WAMU analyzed 700 requests: 40% focused on culture war issues.

THE THESIS: One cannot be an “economic or ‘fiscal' conservative” and a so-called social liberal, these ideologies cancel themselves out. A culture rotted from within by anti-civilization, and more importantly ungodly behaviors, will eventually exhaust all the resources therein. We can see this in America: so-called economic conservatives fighting for tax cuts, but afraid to engage in what they call “social issues” are like a man who will save energy money by installing solar panels on a house riddled with termites and dry rot.  THE SCRIPTURE & SCRIPTURAL RESOURCES:  Matthew 7:24-27 The Wise and Foolish Builders 24 “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25 The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. 26 But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. 27 The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash.” THE NEWS & COMMENT: [AUDIO] - June means naked tranny boobs and bdsm for kids… David French is a perfect example of the silliness of being an “economic conservative.” As late as September of 2019, French was unable to see the threat to America posed by the purposeful sexualization of kids. [AUDIO] - David French thought DQSH was a joke - September 5, 2019, Recent  essays by Sohrab Ahmari of the New York Post and David French of the National Review Institute provide dueling visions for how cultural conservatives should respond to the post-liberal left. Now, on June 15, 2022, National Review (where French worked when he had that debate), has suddenly discovered something . . .  When, Exactly, Did Drag Queens in Schools Become a Thing? It wasn't “economic conservatives” who called the alarm about the trans lie in schools, it's still not. Parents are doing the work . . . Tiger Moms Maul Virginia School Board Over ‘Misgendering' Rules; Fairfax County Public Schools will suspend students for using wrong pronouns over parent objections [AUDIO] - FOX News: Fairfax county, Virginia school board makes possible for students to be suspended for ‘malicious misgendering' Hyper-sexualization will destory marriage culture, which will help slow an economy . . .  How Divorce Can Adversely Affect The Economy Single parent homes put a drag on the economy . . . Effects of Single Parents on Financial Stability And The Party wants to make sure kids are trapped in these sexualization centers . . . Gretchen Whitmer and Her Board of Education Look To Crush School Choice in Michigan Jan. 6 Committee Ignores Clear Evidence Of Mass Illegal Voting, Systematically Broken Election Laws And Republicans are afraid to talk about blatantly evil insanity like this? Man, Housed in a Women's Prison After Raping, Killing Children, Now Has DD Breast Implants Continue reading Man, Housed in a Women's Prison After Raping, Killing Children, Now Has DD Breast Implants See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matthew Barker was born in England, and grew up playing a variety of sports. After a 6 year career in the British Army, he went traveling around the world and back to college. He made his way over to the US to work on a summer camp with kids with special needs and has now been in the US for over a decade. The camp changed his life and now he has his dream job working as an Adapted PE teacher in Alexandria, Virginia. He loves to get creative and utilize technology to share his love of sport and fitness to his students. EnrichEd is a small family-owned company that seeks to create education opportunities through unique sports programming. Run by Matt and Erica Barker and based in Alexandria, Virginia, EnrichEd aims to provide programs for youth players across Northern Virginia. Matt is a passionate Adapted Physical Education teacher (A.P.E.) for Fairfax County Public Schools and a graduate student at George Mason University. Erica is an executive with the federal government, is an experienced lawyer, and blogger at Little Old Town. Rudy and Remy, their sons, do not yet contribute to the family business although they are ready to put the boys to work! mjbarker1@fcps.edu --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kevin-furtado/support

The Fairfax County Schools board is considering updating its cell phone use policy to ban social media if it isn't related to academics and define when kids can use their phones. WTOP's Scott Gelman tells us there's pushback after years of virtual learning when students relied on social media to connect. Then, WTOP's Mike Murillo gives the upshot from a D.C. Mayoral forum Wednesday night where the mayor and most of her opponents faced off on the issues that will determine the race — crime, education and housing.

Angela Ammerman, referred to by the Washington Post as a “music teacher prodigy,” earned degrees in Music Education from the University of Cincinnati: College-Conservatory of Music, Boston University, and her PhD from George Mason University. Dr. Ammerman has dedicated much of her musical career to providing access to quality music education for underserved populations of children and most recently started a strings program at a children's home in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Ammerman was hired as the Director of Music Education at the University of Tennessee at Martin in 2017 where she built a thriving music education program and was honored as the university's Outstanding Advisor of the Year. Recognized by Fairfax County Public Schools as the Top Teacher in 2017 and the Virginia House of Delegates in 2016, Angela diligently works to now pass along these teaching and mentorship qualities to her own Music Education students. In 2016, Dr. Ammerman was named the Virginia Orchestra Director of the Year, a finalist for the Fairfax County Public Schools' Teacher of the Year and Washington Post Teacher of the Year. Ammerman's writing can be found in Sandy Goldie's Rehearsing the Middle School Orchestra, Teaching Music, The String Research Journal, and the American String Teachers Journal. Ammerman also recently completed the manuscript for The Music Teacher's Guide to Engaging English Language Learners, published by GIA and is hard at work on her next book: The Music Teacher's Guide to Classroom Management. Dr. Ammerman is in high demand as a guest conductor, speaker, and clinician for sessions and workshops at local, state, national, and international conferences and in-services. Ammerman is especially looking forward to conducting the California All State Jr High Orchestra as well as the Georgia All State Middle School Orchestra in 2023! Ammerman grew up listening to her mother teach piano lessons in her own home and attributes much of her own passion for teaching to her musical mother. Currently living in Virginia with her incredibly supportive husband and toddler, Ammerman works at George Mason University where she supervises student teachers and teaches String Methods, Lab Orchestra, and Aural Skills. Ammerman is known for an emphasis on play-based learning, humor, a unique style, and for the creation of the first ever Future Music Educators Camp as well as her Music Education Podcast: #MusicEdLove. Dr. Ammerman is in awe of the resilience and dedication of school string educators across the United States and is honored to have the opportunity to work with their students. https://www.angelaammerman.com Webinar: An Influencer's Toolkit: Practical Steps to Build Your Legacy Do you remember the moment you fell in love with making music? What about the moment you discovered your passion for teaching music? This influencer's toolkit will provide practical steps to share powerful teaching experiences with potential future music teachers. Featuring music major nights, teaching awards, and “future music educator events,” you will leave this session ready to contribute to the future in a whole new way. Join us for this highly interactive webinar and build your legacy today! Join this FREE webinar on May 4, 2022 at 7:00 PM EST a Legacy webinar coming up: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMlduitqDwtHNNoIUIfQypZ8uEOqBch5ARr The Music Teacher's Guide to Engaging English Language Learners Amazon Link: https://tinyurl.com/y5jhjqcs --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/orchestrateacher/support

...Without a mask! A federal judge overrules the CDC's travel mask mandates, much to Mary Katharine and Vic's delight, and the White House's dismay. The Bidens roll into the annual Easter Egg Roll, touting Democrats' eggcellent work to provide top-quality education to America's kids this year (insert eye roll here). Finally, Mary Katharine answers a listener's inquiry about Fairfax County Public Schools' search for a new superintendent. Times 00:12 - Segment: Welcome to the Show 11:48 - Segment: The News You Need to Know 12:05 - Segment: Getting Hammered Investigates  12:18 - Federal judge overruled the Center for Disease Control's travel mask guidance 29:55 - Donna Brazile says Democrats to run on the “roaring” economy, Republicans on the “fumes” of 2020 31:26 - The White House hosts its annual Easter Egg Roll, where First Lady Jill Biden touts Democrats' education strategy during the pandemic, and President Biden has some interesting comments on Afghanistan  37:39 - Reason magazine piece on what we lost during the pandemic 39:43 - Listener inquiry: Fairfax County Public School's superintendent search  Links Peter Suderman piece in Reason magazine

Melanie Obitz-Bukartek is the Founder and CEO of Unhindered Writing, where she teaches people of all ages to experience and leverage a powerful tool: writing. She is the Founder of The Collegiate Writer, an author, speaker, and an award-winning educator. Melanie has taught the powerful influence of writing as a Professor at Foundry College, an Instructional Designer at the University of Delaware, and a University Instructor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She was the District-Wide Literacy Curriculum Coordinator for Poudre School District, a School-Wide Instructional Coach for Fairfax County Public Schools, and a Classroom Teacher for Anne Arundel County Public School.  She graduated from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania with her bachelor's in elementary education. Then she received her master's in education from Johns Hopkins University. She went on to the University of Wisconsin-Madison to earn her PhD in education: curriculum and instruction, literacy studies with a minor in creative writing. Melanie lives in Delaware with her husband, son, and two dogs. They can often be found on the beach or the tennis courts. In this episode… What does it really mean to be a skilled and effective writer? Have you often wondered about the transformational benefits outstanding writing can have on your brand? At the heart of every good writer is the ability to communicate clearly through written skills — and Melanie Obitz-Bukartek is a proven instructor in her field. She uses her knowledge and experience to teach businesses the powerful and unique perspective of establishing value through written communication. You have the power to unharness the transformational benefits of writing — you just need to commit and begin.  In this episode of Access To Anyone, Michael Roderick sits down with Melanie Obitz-Bukartek, Founder and CEO of Unhindered Writing, to talk about the powerful tool and benefit of written communication. Melanie explains how written and verbal communication has evolved over time, proven business strategies, and how to overcome limitations programmed from our past through positivity.

Moms in Boston are saying what we're all feeling. Rather, screaming it from the 50 yard line of the local high school. Mary Katharine and Vic give the full rundown on the mask debacle in Virginia, President Biden snaps at Fox News White House correspondent Peter Doocy, and a recap of one of the best weekend in professional football Times 00:12 - Segment: Welcome to the show  04:35 - Segment: The News You Need to Know  05:53 - Mask mandate madness continues in Virginia   08:56 - Kids and resilience  10:04 - Fairfax County Public Schools town hall on masking 18:37 - Mad moms in Boston scream on a high school football field, The New York Times reports 23:44 - The New York Times' David Leonhardt writes on coronavirus risk calculations 28:04 - NBC Poll: Americans view former president Donald Trump more favorably than Vice President Kamala Harris  30:47 - Experts say last weekend was one of the greatest in NFL playoff history  38:00 - President Joe Biden calls Fox News White House correspondent Peter Doocy a "stupid son of a bitch," Doocy laughs it off Links Mary Katharine's article on resilience

Stephen Colbert - speaking with Sen. Elizabeth Warren - was venting his frustration with Sen. Kyrsten Sinema and Sen. Joe Manchin when he asked if we should “get rid of” the Senate. A California mother whose sixth-grade daughter was allegedly recruited by teachers and encouraged to change her name to a boy's name while being told not to tell her mother is taking legal action against the school district. Fairfax County Public Schools has asked the Supreme Court to hear a case that an appeals court judge said amounted to schools asking to get “one free rape” before staff could be responsible for inaction.24-7 Press Release Newswire: https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=626206&u=2425692&m=54353&urllink=&afftrack= Hero Soap Company: https://hero-soap-company.myshopify.com?sca_ref=255101.zYrcEywRs5  

Charlie & Dave are back discussing the laughable news and unbelievably woke school assignments. Fairfax County Public Schools are in the limelight again. This time, #FCPS has kids playing privilege BINGO. The craziest thing of all is these woketivists put military families and kids in the privileged category. This episode is sponsored by The Joe Mobley Show Shop

Jenny Mischel and Jessica Elliot are both professionals working to improve the situation with bullying. Jenny comes at this problem through academia. She holds a PHD in Educational Psychology and works as a development coordinator and facilitator with Payton's Project and is a visiting assistant professor at Oxford College at Emory University. Jessica is in the trenches as a school counselor at Fairfax County Public Schools and also works with Jenny and Payton's Project to tackle this dire topic. With US Hospital Admissions for non fatal self harm for young girls age 10-14 is up 189% and 62% for Girls aged 15-19, Nearly triple what it was in 2009 and Suicide rates for yougn girls age 10-14 are up 151% and gor girls aged 15-19 is up 70% compared to an average from 2001-2011. (Information taken from The Social Dilemma sourced from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). These numbers are terrifying. This data is linked to the onset of constant usage of social media. So with this issue, our girls need us. The time is now to contribute to the solution. You can spread this information, mentor, join a cause like Big Brother Big Sister and then volunteer in schools, or even become a researcher or fundraiser/investor to companies and schools combatting the war on bullying and premature death of children victimized by social dysfunctions. Mel's experience with bullying as a pre-teen and teenager seemed to set off a vicious cycle for her. One that led her to being further bullied in front of millions of people by the producers of America's Next Top Model. The producers actually told her that past contestants who fought against their edits, like Jade, were ridiculed by the media, and that she should simply "just take it.". But Mel has always fought back against her edit on the show stating that she was served a character portrayal that had lasting public ramifications and mental health damages to her for over a decade. This candid conversation between the 3 ladies is the first time Mel opens up about all of her bullying past and how she has overcome this into a life of happiness and purpose. Jessica, who had a background in fashion as well, quickly realized the truths about the fashion industry and stepped into counseling instead. Jenny also had been bullied as a child. These 3 women courageously share their knowledge, research, and experiences and hopefully shed some light on bullying and cyberbullying today. Enjoy and please feel free to reach out to any of the women for additional comments, contributions, or volunteering opportunities. Much more to come from this magical trio!

In this episode, we interview Lorena Racanelli who is a dance resource teacher at Bailey's elementary school, Fairfax County Public Schools. Lorena sets a great example of integrating non-core subject learning into core subjects. She has developed an integrated curriculum with the grade level standards so students are not only learning the elements of dance, self-control, and self-expression, but also deepening their understanding of science, social studies, language arts, and math. Lorena used social studies as an example and illustrated how movements could be integrated into storytelling and provided students a vivid picture of the settings of certain historical events. Lorena is able to combine her passion for dance and education to provide unique learning experiences to ESOL students at FCPS. With limited English proficiency when first landed in this country, Lorena believes understanding her own core values and persistently pursuing it is critical. She works with students everyday and teach them the importance of being strong internally. Let's hear Lorena's story of “strengthening the core” both physically and mentally.

In this episode, we interview Dr. Lisa Williams, Chief Equity Officer at Fairfax County Public Schools. Before taking on her current role, Dr. Williams was the Executive Director of the Department of Equity and Cultural Proficiency in Baltimore County (MD) Public Schools for 11 years. During our conversation, Dr. Wlliams emphasizes the “whole child” educational approach and the importance of self-exploration for all students. Starting as a Biology teacher, Dr. Williams soon recognized limitations of Biology teaching content and pedagogy in order to support diverse students' learning needs. She then pursued Psychology as a way to better understand and holistically support students. Let's learn more about Dr. Williams' journey of advocating for cultural inclusiveness and equitable educational practices at both the individual and systemic level.

Every third Thursday of the month, the Virginia Council for Social Studies hosts a virtual* meeting called "Scholars' Hour" in which teachers from around the state can gather to discuss social studies content, strategies, and technology. This month, our topic is teaching social and emotional skills to students in 2021. 2020 brought many unexpected challenges for teachers and students alike. As we enter 2021, VCSS invites you to explore strategies that help teachers and students manage stress and practice mindfulness. Join our panel of experts as they discuss how to help students cope with anxiety and develop organizational skills, respond to traumatic news/events in the classroom, and find joy in difficult times. Panelists for January Dr. Patrick Tolan, Director of the Compassion Schools Project & Director Emeritus of Youth-Nex at UVA Ashley Bullock, Chesapeake County Schools & Doctoral Student at UVA Curry School of Education Carol Peyton, 3rd Grade Teacher, Fairfax County Public Schools

Pianist, arranger, author, and educator, Christopher Azzara has made important contributions to advancing the understanding of creativity and improvisation in the music learning process. An innovator in music teaching and learning, Dr. Azzara is Professor of Music Teaching & Learning and Affiliate Faculty of Jazz Studies & Contemporary Media at the Eastman School of Music. Teaching and performing internationally, he is the author of numerous articles, arrangements, and books, including Developing Musicianship Through Improvisation and Jump Right In: The Instrumental Series (GIA). His arrangements for instrumental and vocal ensembles include A la nanita nana for choir and chamber orchestra or piano (Oxford), and Concert Selections for Winds and Percussion (GIA). His research and publications are concerned with meaningful relationships among listening, creating, improvising, reading, composing, and analyzing music in vocal and instrumental settings. Dr. Azzara's work appears in journals such as the Journal of Research in Music Education, the Bulletin of the Council for Research in Music Education, the Music Educators Journal, Early Childhood Connections, and in The New Handbook of Research on Music Teaching and Learning (MENC/Oxford), and Oxford Handbooks Online. He performs as a soloist and in various ensembles, including the Chris Azzara Trio, and has played on and produced many studio and educational recordings. In Rochester, he performs with freelance musicians, members of the Eastman School of Music Faculty, and members of the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra. An active teacher and clinician, he has presented and performed extensively throughout the United States, and in Canada, the Caribbean, France, Germany, Italy, Lithuania, Poland, Portugal, China, Japan, and Australia. He has presented clinics and workshops in a variety of settings, including TEDxRochester, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Carnegie Hall, and leading music schools in this country and abroad. Christopher Azzara is a native of Virginia and attended public schools in Fairfax County. After receiving the Bachelor of Music degree from George Mason University, he taught instrumental music in the Fairfax County Public Schools and performed as a pianist in the Washington D.C. area. He later received a Master of Music and a Ph.D. in Music Education from the Eastman School of Music. Prior to joining the Eastman faculty, Dr. Azzara was a professor at The Hartt School of Music, Dance, and Theatre of the University of Hartford, CT. https://christopherazzara.com https://www.esm.rochester.edu/faculty/azzara_christopher/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musicast-podcast/support

Being apart from each other hasn't been easy for anyone. Listen to Fairfax County Public Schools' Healthy Minds podcast to hear how we are all handling uncertainty, get new ideas how to help your child, friends and families feel better, and learn about how to help yourself feel stronger and more energized. If you need a little help to feel ok, it's ok- the Healthy Minds podcast is here for you!

Elizabeth earned her MSW from VCU in 2000, and her BA from UVA, majoring in Spanish.  She served in the Peace Corps in Costa Rica for 4 years and has worked as a program manager for the American Diabetes Association and Arlington Public Schools prior to her MSW.  Elizabeth has worked for charter schools in DC, Inova Health System, and Fairfax County Public Schools since earning her MSW, working with clients of all ages, with a focus on Hispanic/Latino populations. In her current position, she works with students and families who are dealing with homelessness. In this position, she has encountered areas of sexual abuse and human trafficking and advocated for those vulnerable.

Sonya discusses how the LSAT changed her course from practicing law to finding her passion for helping teens. We hear abut her journey from working in juvenile detention centers to her current work as a senior administrator in Fairfax County Public Schools. Sonya offers GREAT advice for parents and teens on how to communicate better, be vulnerable, and follow what you love. Enjoy this episode!

Fairfax County Public Schools Board Member Elizabeth Schultz joins us on The Good Word. Fairfax County Public Schools is the 10th largest school district in the country. Schultz shares how she balances her faith while being a public figure. She discusses her victories, challenges and moral convictions and how she's able to stay true to her faith at the intersection of faith and politics. She has never been one to shy away from sharing her opinion and has often been outspoken on polarizing topics. She also shares how to balance faith in professional and public settings. Join us!