Podcasts about federal programs

Leadership in education means empowering every student to recognize their unique strengths and potential. When we shift our mindset from "special education" to "students with exceptionalities," we transform how we view, support, and include all learners in our schools.In this episode of Change Starts Here, host Dustin Odham sits down with Kimberly Gardner, the first-ever Assistant Superintendent of Students with Exceptionalities and Federal Programs for St. Tammany Parish Public Schools. Kimberly shares her journey from gifted educator to district leader, her passion for student voice, and how she's implementing the Leader in Me process across 55 schools to build inclusive cultures where every student can thrive. From prioritizing early childhood intervention to transforming classroom paradigms, discover how Kimberly's student-first approach is reshaping education in Louisiana.Tune in for an inspiring conversation about authentic leadership, creating opportunities for all students, and the power of being the author of your own story.If you want to learn more about FranklinCovey, visit us at https://www.franklincovey.com/solutions/education/Host and Guest:Host: Dustin Odham, Managing Director at FranklinCovey EducationGuest: Kimberly Gardner, Assistant Superintendent of Students with Exceptionalities and Federal Programs for St. Tammany Parish Public SchoolsTime stamps:(00:00 - 01:50) Introduction(01:50 - 03:40) Kimberly's Background and Journey(03:40 - 05:20) "Students with Exceptionalities" vs. "Special Education"(05:20 - 07:30) Personal Stories of Inclusion(07:30 - 10:10) Kimberly's Path to Education(10:10 - 12:00) Building Strong Foundations(12:00 - 14:40) Key Paradigm Shifts Needed in Education(14:40 - 17:30) Creating Space for Student Voice(17:30 - 20:30) Student Lighthouse Teams and Leadership Opportunities(20:30 - 23:00) Goal Setting and Empowering Students(23:00 - 25:50) Going Slow to Go Fast with Implementation(25:50 - 28:40) Addressing Pushback and Supporting Staff(28:40 - 31:50) Supporting Individual Needs vs. Top-Down Approaches(31:50 - 34:00) The Speedboat, Tugboat, and Row Boat Analogy(34:00 - 38:10) Hopes for the Future of Education(38:10 - 41:40) The Path to Purpose(41:40 - 47:40) Rapid Fire Questions(47:40 - 50:31) Closing ThoughtsHashtags:#EducationLeadership #StudentsWithExceptionalities #StudentVoice #InclusiveEducation #LeadershipDevelopment #LeaderInMe #PathToPurpose #SchoolCulture #EarlyIntervention #StudentLighthouseTeams

Leadership in education means empowering every student to recognize their unique strengths and potential. When we shift our mindset from "special education" to "students with exceptionalities," we transform how we view, support, and include all learners in our schools.In this episode of Change Starts Here, host Dustin Odham sits down with Kimberly Gardner, the first-ever Assistant Superintendent of Students with Exceptionalities and Federal Programs for St. Tammany Parish Public Schools. Kimberly shares her journey from gifted educator to district leader, her passion for student voice, and how she's implementing the Leader in Me process across 55 schools to build inclusive cultures where every student can thrive. From prioritizing early childhood intervention to transforming classroom paradigms, discover how Kimberly's student-first approach is reshaping education in Louisiana.Tune in for an inspiring conversation about authentic leadership, creating opportunities for all students, and the power of being the author of your own story.If you want to learn more about FranklinCovey, visit us at https://www.franklincovey.com/solutions/education/Host and Guest:Host: Dustin Odham, Managing Director at FranklinCovey EducationGuest: Kimberly Gardner, Assistant Superintendent of Students with Exceptionalities and Federal Programs for St. Tammany Parish Public SchoolsTime stamps:(00:00 - 01:50) Introduction(01:50 - 03:40) Kimberly's Background and Journey(03:40 - 05:20) "Students with Exceptionalities" vs. "Special Education"(05:20 - 07:30) Personal Stories of Inclusion(07:30 - 10:10) Kimberly's Path to Education(10:10 - 12:00) Building Strong Foundations(12:00 - 14:40) Key Paradigm Shifts Needed in Education(14:40 - 17:30) Creating Space for Student Voice(17:30 - 20:30) Student Lighthouse Teams and Leadership Opportunities(20:30 - 23:00) Goal Setting and Empowering Students(23:00 - 25:50) Going Slow to Go Fast with Implementation(25:50 - 28:40) Addressing Pushback and Supporting Staff(28:40 - 31:50) Supporting Individual Needs vs. Top-Down Approaches(31:50 - 34:00) The Speedboat, Tugboat, and Row Boat Analogy(34:00 - 38:10) Hopes for the Future of Education(38:10 - 41:40) The Path to Purpose(41:40 - 47:40) Rapid Fire Questions(47:40 - 50:31) Closing ThoughtsHashtags:#EducationLeadership #StudentsWithExceptionalities #StudentVoice #InclusiveEducation #LeadershipDevelopment #LeaderInMe #PathToPurpose #SchoolCulture #EarlyIntervention #StudentLighthouseTeams

Like it or not, fraud is part of life for government as much as for any other sector. For the government, fraud claims hundred of billions of dollars a year. TransUnion has completed a comprehensive study of the sources of fraud. The company's director of research and consulting, Greg Schlichter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Wednesday, February 19, 2025, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended a National Day of Action Rally by Federal Workers to resist Elon Musk and the Trump administration's efforts to gut federal services and impose mass layoffs, which would impact pretty much every corner of the federal government from Social Security to the NLRB to the EPA. The rally was held outside the Leo O'Brien Federal Building in downtown Albany. In this labor segment, Willie recorded some of the sounds from the rally and interviewed Doug Bullock, a member of the Albany Labor Council.

Today, Bishop, Amy, Marc, and Algene discuss the chilling effect and confusion created by the Trump administration's broad pause on federal programs, including those at State, USAID, and domestic initiatives funded through federal grants. With confusion over what can move forward and what funding is on hold, the uncertainty is rippling across the government.Given some of the uncertainty it's created, could this move weaken America's ability to respond to national security threats? How does cutting foreign aid impact U.S. leadership abroad? Will China and Russia step in to fill the void? And how will the freeze on domestic programs affect states and communities across the country?Check out the answers to these questions and more in this episode of Fault Lines.Check out the sources that helped shape our expert's discussion!https://breakingdefense.com/2025/01/what-the-f-is-going-on-confusion-uncertainty-in-industry-as-army-contracts-seemingly-halted/ https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/28/us/politics/medicaid-freeze.html https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/dc-federal-judge-temporarily-blocks-trump-plan-pause-federal-aid-spend-rcna189706 Follow our experts on Twitter: @BishopGarrison@amykmitchell@Washingtonflack@AlgeneSajeryLike what we're doing here? Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe. And don't forget to follow @masonnatsec on Twitter!We are also on YouTube, and watch today's episode here: https://youtu.be/NkcFNU8w5HY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trump Freezes Some Federal Programs / US Admits Ukraine Could Never Win! full Lee Camp 3679 Wed, 29 Jan 2025 15:52:00 +0000 28d2232f-e542-435a-a965-228eba45424f Moment of Clarity Trump Freezes Some Federal Programs / US Admits Ukraine Could Never Win! Every week Moment Of Clarity will provide comedy news with a punch. This weekly satire show tackles all the real news stories the mainstream media failed to mention and provides new angles on the ones they do. The Herald called Lee "Jon Stewart with teeth." Also follow @LeeCamp on Twitter and www.LeeCamp.net. lee camp True https://player.amper

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Send us a textFrom Calhoun to Savannah, our Quality Rated and CAPS teams have been holding stakeholder meetings all across Georgia to highlight policy revisions happening with both programs beginning this month. With pandemic relief funding ending, DECAL has faced some difficult choices focused on ensuring that the needs of families, providers, and the child care workforce are considered. Joining us to talk about policy revisions at CAPS and Quality Rated is Elisabetta Kasfir, Deputy Commissioner of Federal Programs and Eligibility, and Dr. Bentley Ponder, Deputy Commissioner of Quality Innovations and Partnerships. Support the show

In this episode of On the Clock, host Todd Dallas Lamb interviews Bill Bass, the past President of the ISTE Board of Directors and an award-winning educator with a deep passion for educational technology. Bill currently serves as the Innovation Coordinator for Instructional Technology, Information, Library Media, and Federal Programs in the Parkway School District in St. Louis, Missouri. He shares insights on the evolving role of technology in education, emphasizing the importance of its seamless integration into classrooms at all grade levels.Bill discusses his experiences at conferences like PowerSchool Edge, where thought leadership and innovative tools are driving change in education. He reflects on the shift from traditional tech roles focused on infrastructure to more visionary leadership positions that prioritize enhancing student learning experiences through technology. The conversation also touches on the rapid rise of AI, sparked by tools like ChatGPT, and how its presence will likely reshape education in the coming years.Bill offers practical perspectives on using technology in classrooms, including the benefits and challenges of smartphones and the importance of teaching students self-regulation with devices. He encourages educators to focus on students' learning processes rather than just the final products, advocating for new approaches in assessment and engagement. This episode provides valuable insights into the future of education technology and the critical role it plays in preparing students for life beyond school.Timestamps00:00 Advisory board member, speaker, promoting education technology standards.05:25 Trend: Tech directors are now increasingly former educators.08:44 Son used ChatGPT for essays, parents concerned.10:11 AI cheats faster; promotes understanding of writers' process.12:42 AI will be embedded in educational tools.16:23 Removing cell phones hinders kids' life skills development.19:29 Saint Louis recommendations and school well-wishes.Connect with Bill BassLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/williambass

In this episode of the Strong Towns Podcast, Chuck discusses the feedback systems that created the housing affordability crisis. He explains why federal and state government policies can't solve the problem and that local leaders are the real key to addressing it. He also lays out some of the concrete actions local leaders can take to address the housing crisis in their cities. ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES "Federal and State Programs Can't Fix the Housing Crisis, but Local Action Can.” Chuck Marohn (Twitter/X).

Getting to zero by 2050 might be the most difficult challenge humanity has ever taken on. That's because nearly everything we do in our daily lives contributes to greenhouse gas emissions, from how we plug in to how we grow things, make things, get around, and stay cool and warm. Breakthrough Energy is committed to supporting new technologies that change the way we live, eat, work, travel, and make things so we can avoid the most devastating impacts of climate change. Cristina Shoffner manages strategic initiatives for Breakthrough Energy's U.S. Policy & Advocacy team. She leads the policy team's private sector engagement and supports strategy development to advance Breakthrough Energy's efforts towards an ambitious U.S. climate policy agenda that encourages innovation and accelerates the deployment of clean technologies. Cristina joined Breakthrough Energy in January 2021 from the United States Senate, where she served as policy advisor to U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow and Senate Democratic Leadership. There, she supported Senator Stabenow's energy and environmental policy agenda and responsibilities as chair of the Senate Democratic Policy & Communications Committee. Before serving in the Senate, Cristina was Special Assistant for Legislative Affairs in the White House Council on Environmental Quality under President Obama. Show Notes: [2:07] - Cristina shares her background and what drove her to pursue a career focused on energy policy and advocacy. [4:08] - In 2020, Cristina had been working in the Senate but wanted to work in the private sector when she was recruited by Breakthrough Energy. [5:45] - Breakthrough Energy is an impact platform committed to helping the world avoid climate disaster. [7:04] - Cristina describes some of the programs offered by Breakthrough Energy and what the teams in each program work on. [10:21] - Breakthrough Energy has a massive platform of companies and innovators to tap into. [12:32] - The work at Breakthrough Energy is rooted in science and technology. [14:34] - Cristina shares some of the initiatives that she is most excited about. [17:18] - There has been so much legislation passed and it can seem overwhelming and confusing for companies to leverage. [19:23] - There are many Breakthrough Energy innovations that are really exciting and Cristina is very optimistic. [23:04] - What are the biggest challenges across cleantech? [25:20] - Cristina shares some areas that could use some more collaboration with lawmakers. [27:19] - Looking ahead, Breakthrough Energy is optimistic. Links and Resources: Breakthrough Energy Website The White House's Climate Capital Guidebook​ The White House's IRA Guidebook Inflation Reduction Act | U.S. Department of the Treasury Cipher - Climate Tech News Clean Investment Monitor Clean Energy Business Network Funding Database Clean Energy Business Network Insight into Federal Programs blogs: Insight into Federal Programs American Energy Innovators Network Clean Energy for America Blog

We are at the point where Artificial Intelligence is splitting into several capabilities. These include Generative, Natural Language Processing, Computer Vision, Predictive, and Deep Learning to name a few. Today, we sit down with Melisa Bardhi from Excella and look at one aspect of AI, Generative AI, and examine how it can be used responsibly for federal applications. In a short 25 minutes, she covers ·       Definitions ·       Beginnings ·       Security ·       Existing models ·       AI training Melisa begins by admitting that one must be cautious about data that is used to feed AI.  All humans have biases, whether intentional or not. One document she would like to share with the audience is Excella's Generative AI Use Policy.  Rather than starting with a major tech overhaul, it is suggested that an agency looks at a pilot with well-defined outcomes.  Generally, Generative AI should be deployed in a controlled environment. Security is foremost in the minds of all federal employees. The challenge is that many of the recommendations from laudable organizations like NIST can be hard to understand.  As a result, Excella has unpacked many security concepts in several blogs. A reference is Decoding Artificial Intelligence: A Simplified Guide to Key Terminology.   https://www.excella.com/insights/decoding-artificial-intelligence-a-simplified-guide-to-key-terminology When you read about ChatGPT producing summaries, this is an example of a model that is used in a wide-open environment.  Melisa suggests agencies test out pre-trained models through cloud platforms like Azure ML, AWS Sagemaker, and GCP AI Platform. Fortunately, we are bombarded with places to learn more about Generative AI.  During the interview, Melisa mentioned agencies should consider partnering with research institutions and groups like ACT-IAC. For example, you can start your Generative AI journey with an article titled “AI Understanding in the Federal Government.”  https://www.actiac.org/documents/ai-understanding-us-federal-government = = = Want to leverage you next podcast appearance? https://content.leadquizzes.com/lp/fk1JL_FgeQ Connect to John Gilroy on LinkedIn   https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-gilroy/ Want to listen to other episodes? www.Federaltechpodcast.com      

Dr. Julian Reyes joins us to talk about climate services at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. Julian shares how his work involves uplifting climate services across the entire federal family and finding synergies across federal agencies to maximize benefits to society. Note: at the time of this recording, Dr. Julian Reyes held the position of Assistant Director for Climate Services at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy; he has since moved on to a new position with a different employer.Relevant Links:Climate Mapping for Resilience and Adaptation portalIf you're enjoying this podcast, please consider rating us and/or leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts, Podcast Addict, or Podchaser Thanks!Follow us on X @RainShinePodNever miss an episode! Sign up to get an email alert whenever a new episode publishes!Have a suggestion for a future episode? Please tell us!Come Rain or Shine affiliate links:DOI Southwest CASC: https://www.swcasc.arizona.edu/  USDA Southwest Climate Hub: https://www.climatehubs.usda.gov/hubs/southwest  Sustainable Southwest Beef Project (NIFA Grant #2019-69012-29853): https://southwestbeef.org/ 

In this episode, Ryan Williams Sr. and Daryl Brooks, CISSP and Cyber Security Specialist, discuss various pathways to enter the cybersecurity field, including federal programs and scholarships. They highlight the importance of gaining experience and obtaining certifications. The conversation also covers the ongoing issue of hackers targeting water systems, with the US government warning about disruptive attacks. The hosts emphasize the need for vigilance and proactive measures to protect critical infrastructure.  In this part of the conversation, the speakers discuss various cybersecurity topics. They start by talking about SCADA systems and the vulnerabilities associated with them. They then move on to discuss tax hackers and the phishing emails they use to target small businesses. Finally, they explore ways businesses can overcome the cybersecurity skills shortage. The conversation covers challenges in breaking into the cybersecurity field, the importance of networking and relationships, the role of certifications and experience, measuring the effectiveness of GRC programs, fostering a culture of GRC support and compliance, personal hobbies and activities, balancing study and leisure time, and future certifications and skill development. Conversation Links: Certified in Cyber Security - https://www.isc2.org/landing/1mcc SANS Cyber Academy - https://www.sans.org/cyber-academy/ Federal Pathways Program- https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/students-recent-graduates/ DIA DoDIIS Conference - https://www.ncsi.com/event/dodiis/ Please LISTEN

Learn about the transportation advocacy campaign led by the Northwest Center, a 501c3, community based organization (formerly known as the Northwest Side Housing Center) pushing to bring more bike lanes and bikeshare to the Belmont Cragin neighborhood of Chicago. This episode was the first podcast collaboration between Latinos and Planning and the Shared-Use Mobility Center (SUMC).  Co-host: Hani Shamat is a Program Coordinator at SUMC in Chicago, Illinois  Co- host: Alex Rosander, mobility enthusiast and former Program Coordinator at SUMC  Guest: Zair Menjival, operations Coordinator at Equiticity Guest: Jeremy Cuebas, transportation organizer for Northwest Center Producers: Hani Shamat, Alex Rosander, and Alvaro Villagran, Director of Federal Programs at SUMC Editor: Grecia White, New Mobility Planner at City of Boston Jeremy Cuebas is the transportation organizer for Northwest Center. His work focuses on building relationships and empowering the youth specifically in the Belmont Cragin neighborhood. He led a group of 30 students called the “Belmont Cragin Youth Leadership council”  who met 5 days out of the week, to organize, strategize, and meet with community stakeholders, elected officials, and residents on issues that they are passionate about. In 2019 Jeremy and the youth council rallied around the idea of improving public transportation in Belmont Cragin. Zair Menjival is a firm believer that in order for Chicago to be considered the best city in the world, all 77 neighborhoods of Chicago have to be the absolute best. Zair is currently an Operations Coordinator at Equiticity, and in his previous role, he organized multiple transportation and health oriented events at the 31st Ward Alderman's Office. He also organized around transportation inequities in the Belmont Cragin neighborhood of the city, which recently saw unprecedented investments in new bike lanes, bike locks, and Divvy bike share stations. Alex Rosander is a native Midwesterner, mobility enthusiast, and former Program Coordinator at SUMC where she provided planning and technical expertise on a wide range of mobility initiatives, including the Bikes for Belmont Cragin Evaluation Report, FTA's Mobility Innovation Program, and USDOT's Thriving Communities. As an urban planning professional with a keen interest in universal design and sustainable transportation solutions, she's enjoyed the opportunity to work with agencies and community organizations to support strategic mobility efforts at both the national and local levels. Outside of work, Alex enjoys exploring new places on bike, hammocking along Lake Michigan, and listening to live music. Hani Shamat is a Program Coordinator at the Shared-Use Mobility Center in Chicago, IL. Hani has a passion for transportation and a drive to make it equitable, sustainable, and connected. He has a Bachelor's degree from Lawrence University, and a Master's degree in Public Policy and Public Administration from Northwestern University, where he wrote his thesis on transportation equity, bikeshare, and multi-modal transportation. Check out the Bikes for Belmont Cragin Evaluation Report: English version: https://sharedusemobilitycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/BikesForBelmontCragin_EnglishVersion.pdf Spanish version: https://sharedusemobilitycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/BikesForBelmontCragin_SpanishVersion.pdf Learn more about the Northwest Center and their community focused work.  Plan Dulce is a podcast by the Latinos and Planning Division of the American Planning Association. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plandulcepodcast/message

 In recognition of Public Schools week this week, we're highlighting the great things SBOs are doing with ESSER funds to support their students!In this episode, the guests discuss the impact of ESSER funds on their school districts. They provide background information on their districts and demographics. The conversation covers topics such as the initial reactions to the funding, the challenges faced by business and grants offices, the transition off ESSER funds, and the focus on addressing learning loss and mental health services. The guests reflect on the exhaustion and workload associated with managing the funds and highlight the positive outcomes and improvements achieved through the use of ESSER funds.Guests:Jon Lansa, Senior Director of Grants & Federal Programs, Tucson Unified School DistrictChristopher Smith, Chief Financial Officer, Katy Independent School DistrictNakia Coy, Executive Director of Federal Programs, Katy ISDLynette Cornell, Coordinator of Grant Compliance, Katy ISDASBO International's ESSER Funding Survey Results: https://network.asbointl.org/viewdocument/esser-in-action-k-12-priorities-sUSDOE ARP Extension Liquidation Letter: https://oese.ed.gov/files/2024/01/ARP-Liquidation-Extension-Letter-1.9.24-final-for-signature-v3.pdfTakeawaysESSER funds have had a significant impact on school districts, allowing them to address learning loss and provide support for mental health services.Managing ESSER funds has been challenging for business and grants offices, requiring additional staff and compliance measures.Transitioning off ESSER funds requires careful planning and reprioritization of resources.The focus on learning loss and mental health services has been a key priority for districts using ESSER funds.Despite the challenges and exhaustion, the use of ESSER funds has resulted in positive outcomes and improvements in student outcomes.Contact School Business Insider: Check us out on social media: LinkedIn Twitter (X) Website: https://asbointl.org/SBI Email: podcast@asbointl.org Make sure to like, subscribe and share for more great insider episodes!Disclaimer:The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker's own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the Association of School Business Officials International. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. The "ASBO International" name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service. The presence of any advertising does not endorse, or imply endorsement of, any products or services by ASBO International.ASBO International is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, nonpartisan organization and does not participate or intervene in any political campaign on behalf of, or in opposition to, any candidate for elective public office. The sharing of news or information concerning public policy issues or political campaigns and candidates are not, and should not be construed as, endorsements by ASBO Internatio...

It took 13 years — with some stops, starts and stumbles in between — but as of today, the federal government now has a single website designed to deliver detailed, searchable information about all federal programs. The Office of Management and Budget flipped the switch Thursday on the new Federal Program Inventory, a platform it's been building via various pilot efforts since December 2020. Officials acknowledge it doesn't yet capture every single program: For now, only “domestic assistance” programs are included. But that broad category encompasses most federal spending, ranging from Social Security and Medicare to the smallest community block grant programs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In our inaugural episode of "Mano a Mano: U.S. & Puerto Rico," Governor Pedro Pierluisi joins hosts George Laws-García and Martin Rivera for an exclusive interview. Discover the Governor's personal story and gain insights into the progress and hurdles in Puerto Rico's fight for full equality and self-determination.Also on the show, George and Martin delve into the history and geopolitics that have shaped America's relationship with Puerto Rico for the past 125 years. They discuss the significance of understanding Puerto Rico's political status in the context of US geopolitics and highlight the recent introduction of the Senate Companion of the Puerto Rico Status Act..  Watch episodes of Mano a Mano on YouTube @PuertoRico51st.Interested in learning more about the statehood movement? Visit our Website: https://www.pr51st.comSign-up for Email Updates: http://www.pr51st.com/take-action/sign-up/Follow us on: Facebook - @PR51stTwitter - @PuertoRico51stInstagram - @PR51st Produced by Caandor Labs.

Dr. James Flynn has been a teacher, coach, Assistant Principal, Principal of the Grades 3-6 Intermediate School in Burlington City, Principal of Burlington City High School, and is currently the Director of Planning/Research, Evaluation, Operations, and State and Federal Programs for the Burlington City School District, Burlington, New Jersey.  Jim's principal practice included a number […]

In today's episode, Patty Thomas, Director of Career & Technical Education, Federal Programs, & Nursing Services for Alcoa City Schools, discusses Careers in Motion, a program that encourages students to participate in CTE opportunities. Careers in Motion is a grant-funded project awarded by Pathways TN and the Tennessee Department of Education to Alcoa City Schools, Blount County Schools, and Maryville City Schools in order to promote high-wage, high-demand, high-skill career and technical education-related programs to students. Visit the Careers in Motion website by clicking here.

This episode of EMS One-Stop With Rob Lawrence is brought to you by Lexipol, the experts in policy, training, wellness support and grants assistance for first responders and government leaders. To learn more, visit lexipol.com. This edition of EMS One-Stop was recorded in New Orleans at the 2023 EMS World Expo.  Host Rob Lawrence is joined by a range of guests who discuss the sessions they presented and the latest developments in clinical medicine. Alexia Jobson, director of public relations at REMSA, discusses top tips for dealing with the media, and she then interviews media pre-con student Katherine Robillard.  Peter Antevy, MD, describes his conference session, titled “Five protocol changes you're too afraid to make.” Brian Maloney of Plum EMS, in Pennsylvania, talks culture of safety, and lights and sirens reduction (and their results within the NEMSQA L&S reduction program). Doug Wolfberg, Esq., of Page, Wolfberg & Wirth, steps in to discuss leadership lessons from the Beatles and his new book – "Beatles FAB but True." The episode concludes with veteran EMS podcasters Chris and Anne Monterra, who offer tips on the art of podcasting. TOP QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE “‘No comment is a comment!' So you really want to avoid that as part of your media strategy and work to develop some transparent and honest information when those tough questions come.” — Alexia Jobson “Anything that you say to a reporter is considered on the record and can be used in a news story.” — Alexia Jobson “Top tips for going on camera: You want to make sure that they are knowledgeable about what they are going to be talking about, you want them to be a willing participant and able to re-frame and be positive about the content they are going to cover.” — Alexia Jobson “It's important for you to just spend a little time looking inside your organization, recognize those important stories that you want to share, and then make sure that you commit some time and resources to building those relationships with your audiences ... having that positive relationship in place will go a long way. And it's also important as a profession that we work together to kind of raise the profile of out of hospital healthcare and EMS.” — Alexia Jobson “Getting out the door, our shoot time is the No. 1 thing that can decrease our response times. It's not driving lights and sirens; it's not driving recklessly or speeding or not obeying the laws ... it's getting out that door quick from the time of dispatch to the time our truck's pulling out of the garage.” — Brian Maloney “When we first started looking at the use of lights and sirens during transport to the hospital, which is right there, that increases our chance of getting in a wreck threefold and so it's very dangerous. When we first started it, we were at 26% of the time using lights and sirens during transport; we're down to almost 2%, for transport to the hospital. For response to calls, we were about 46-48% of the time using lights and sirens; we're down to 7% of the time now.” — Brian Maloney “Antibiotics for sepsis, so a lot of people are fearful of giving antibiotics, and why? Because the hospital says we need to have a culture, a blood culture. Turns out that's not true. If the patient's hypotensive, they're fixing to die, as they say. And we in Palm Beach County can give the antibiotics within 12 minutes of the 911 call. And our own data shows that the hospital is giving antibiotics at 120 minutes. That's a 10-fold difference in that. So, antibiotics for sepsis are, I think, a major item.” — Dr. Peter Antevy “There's a story about how the Beatles had a drummer for a couple of years before Ringo. He wasn't quite the right fit for that band. He's a good drummer. But when they got Ringo in, they took off, right? So, in EMS, we tend to think if somebody has a pulse and a patch, let's hire them or let's bring them in. But we need the right people.” — Doug Wolfberg “Recognize your own limitations, I tell a story about how the Beatles sort of came on hard times when their manager died, but weren't quite wise enough to know what they didn't know. They thought ‘we can manage ourselves,' and so it's to also recognize your limitations and get the skills that you need, if you don't possess them yourself, with your team.” — Doug Wolfberg EPISODE CONTENTS 01:15 – Media management with Alexia Jobson (REMSA) 09:22 – Alexia Jobson interviews Katherine Robillard (LA Office of EMS) 11:37 – Brian Maloney (Plum EMS) talks culture of safety and lights and sirens reduction 20:15 – Dr. Peter Antevy on the five protocol changes you're too afraid to make 23:54 – Doug Wolfberg Esq. (Page, Wolfberg & Wirth) on leadership lessons from the Beatles 28:13 – Chris and Anne Monterra on the art of podcasting ABOUT OUR GUESTS Alexia Jobson REMSA Alexia Bratiotis Jobson is the director of public relations and serves the organization by expanding opportunities for engagement, promotion, communication and relationship-building. She has more than two decades of business and communications experience. Prior to joining REMSA Health, Alexia worked as a senior account director with KPS3, where she managed REMSA's client account, as well as accounts related to industrial real estate and higher education. She held communications-related positions with Renown Health and the Nevada Museum of Art. She holds an Accreditation in Public Relations (APR). This certification asserts professional competence, high ethical standards and mastery of progressive public relations industry practices. She is a Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician and is a graduate of the University of Nevada, Reno's Reynold's School of Journalism. She serves as the immediate past president of the board of directors for Western Industrial Nevada (WIN), Chair of the Public Relations Committee of AIMHI and chair of the American Ambulance Association Communications Committee. Dr. Peter Antevy Peter M. Antevy, MD. is a pediatric emergency medicine (EM) physician practicing in-hospital emergency medical care at Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital, a level I trauma and tertiary care center in South Florida. Board-certified in pediatrics, emergency medicine and the complex subspecialty of EMS, he is also the founder and chief medical officer of Handtevy – Pediatric Emergency Standards, Inc.; and he serves as the medical director for Davie Fire-Rescue, Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Rescue, Southwest Ranches Fire Rescue and United Medical Transport, all in South Florida. Dr. Antevy also serves as associate medical director for several other agencies, including Palm Beach County, Florida, and he is also the longstanding medical director for two highly regarded paramedic training programs as well as several mobile integrated healthcare (MIHC) programs in greater Broward County, Florida. Brian Maloney Brian Maloney has been working in EMS for over 24 years as a practitioner, educator and leader. His EMS career began while attending the University of Pittsburgh, where he obtained his paramedic certification and bachelor's degree in emergency medicine. Later, he continued his education and achieved his Master of Science degree from Carlow University. He has spent most of his career working in the field and had the opportunity to teach with the Center for Emergency Medicine and the University of Pittsburgh. Currently, he is the director of operations of Plum EMS, where he has been for the past 5 years. His love and appreciation for the EMS profession run deep, and he continuously strives to help make it that much better. Doug Wolfberg, Esq. Doug Wolfberg has been a well-known national EMS leader for decades. He is an EMS attorney and consultant, and a founding partner of Page, Wolfberg & Wirth. He has served as an EMS practitioner and has held positions at the county, regional, statewide and federal levels in his EMS career prior to becoming an attorney. He has written hundreds of articles and has been one of the most highly rated presenters at EMS conferences throughout the U.S. He earned his law degree magna cum laude from Widener University School of Law and holds an undergraduate degree from Penn State University. Doug also serves as an adjunct professor of law at Commonwealth Law School and as an adjunct professor at the University of Pittsburgh. Chris Montera Christopher Montera has more than 34 years of experience in paramedic services, public health, and the fire service. He is the director of State and Federal Programs for ESO and the former chief executive officer at Eagle County Health Service District and holds a master's degree in health leadership. Chris is serving as the National EMS Museum Treasurer for 2023. Anne Montera Anne Montera received a master's degree in health leadership from Western Governors University and a BSN from Bethel College. She has over 20 years of nursing experience in public health, labor and delivery, patient safety/quality improvement, and EMS coordination in urban and rural hospitals and community settings, including the use of telemedicine. In her previous role as the senior VP of quality for Ready Responders, she worked to research, develop and implement quality matrix to demonstrate program cost savings and health impact. She was also the executive director for the Central Mountains RETAC, supporting a 6-county EMS and trauma region in Colorado. She is the co-creator and public health partner for the first National Community Paramedic Pilot Program in rural Eagle, Colorado. She received the State of Colorado EMS Region of the year in 2019 and Colorado Nightingale Luminary Award for Innovation work on the Colorado community paramedic program in 2011. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Team-driven improvement in the use of lights and sirens – Plum EMS use cases demonstrate when the risk of using L&S is lower than the risk of delaying a lifesaving intervention RATE AND REVIEW THE EMS ONE-STOP PODCAST Enjoying the show? Please take a moment to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Contact the EMS One-Stop team at editor@EMS1.com to share ideas, suggestions and feedback.

Providing meaningful access to public services for individuals with limited proficiency in English is both a longstanding civil-rights requirement for federal programs and an important policy consideration given growing linguistic diversity in the United States. The COVID-19 pandemic has also brought language access to the forefront by demonstrating the necessity of providing critical government services and information to individuals who speak languages other than English. Hand in hand with this growing visibility, recent years have also seen the expansion of federal, state, and local government efforts to develop and improve language access policies and programs. The Biden administration has engaged in a number of efforts to foster greater language access across federal programs. This has involved government-wide initiatives that include language access as part of advancing equity for underserved populations, supporting newcomers' integration, and better addressing the needs of ethnic or immigrant communities with large numbers of speakers of languages other than English. Individual federal agencies also have expanded their efforts to improve language access in their services and ensure state and local programs receiving federal funding do so as well. This webinar from MPI's National Center on Immigrant Integration Policy explores executive-branch efforts related to language access provision. White House and Department of Health and Human Services officials and a leading language access advocate provide an overview of the various strands of the administration's work and discuss former, current, and upcoming actions connected to language access. The webinar provides insights into the challenges and opportunities in this area and explore options to foster greater language access in federal programs. MPI's Language Access Work  Recommendations for the Task Force on New Americans on Language Access 

In July, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services made significant headway in its implementation of the drug pricing provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). How can stakeholders respond to, implement, and comply with all these new provisions? On this episode, hear from special guest Sylvia Yu, Vice President and Senior Counsel of Federal Programs at PhRMA. Sylvia and Epstein Becker Green attorneys Connie Wilkinson and Alexis Boaz discuss the recent updates on the quickly moving implementation of the drug pricing provisions under the IRA and the industry's response. Visit our site for related resources and email contact information: https://www.ebglaw.com/dhc68. Subscribe for email notifications: https://www.ebglaw.com/subscribe. Visit: http://diagnosinghealthcare.com. This podcast is presented by Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. All rights are reserved. This audio recording includes information about legal issues and legal developments. Such materials are for informational purposes only and may not reflect the most current legal developments. These informational materials are not intended, and should not be taken, as legal advice on any particular set of facts or circumstances, and these materials are not a substitute for the advice of competent counsel. The content reflects the personal views and opinions of the participants. No attorney-client relationship has been created by this audio recording. This audio recording may be considered attorney advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and ethical rules. The determination of the need for legal services and the choice of a lawyer are extremely important decisions and should not be based solely upon advertisements or self-proclaimed expertise. No representation is made that the quality of the legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers.

CAPS is Georgia's Childcare and Parent Services…a federal program administered by DECAL that helps pay for the cost of child care so parents can work or attend school.  CAPS also helps families find high quality early learning environments and stability in their child care arrangements and connects families with resources to help them become self-sufficient and engage in two-generation strategies that support the whole family. Joining us today with an update on CAPS is Elisabetta Kasfir, Deputy Commissioner for Federal Programs and Arlene Green, a Scholarship Administration Specialist at CAPS.  Support the show

We kick off the Summer of AI Series with a search for the best ideas, thinking, and strategies to gear up for teaching in the age of generative AI. Our first guest is a past president of ISTE's board of directors who brings a deeply informed and energetic take on the questions we'll need to answer this summer to prepare for the next term. Follow on Twitter: @ISTEofficial @mrhooker @billbass @hyphenatic @jonHarper70bd @shellthief @bamradionetwork #ISTE23 #edchat #edtech #edtechchat Get the Book: Leading From the Library Bill Bass is an award-winning educator and former English teacher who now serves as Innovation Coordinator for Instructional Technology, Information, Library Media, and Federal Programs in the Parkway School District in St. Louis, MO. As an international speaker, writer, and professional developer, he focuses on systemic and sustainable integration of technology into classrooms at all grade levels. Bill has served as the ISTE Board of Directors president and was named one of NSBA's 20 to Watch EdTech Leaders. He is an ISTE Certified Educator, Google Certified Innovator, Google for Education Certified trainer and has written numerous articles and book chapters. He has also authored three books: From Inspiration to Red Carpet (ISTE 2012), Digital Reading: What's Essential in grades 3-8 (NCTE 2015), and Leading from the Library (ISTE 2019). Bass was recognized during the Consortium for School Networking Conference on April 3 in Chicago, Ill. This is the 11th year of NSBA's “20 to Watch” program, created in 2006 to identify emerging leaders who would be helping to shape the national conversation about education technology for the next 20 years.

I am excited to finally have the final member of my doctoral research team on this episode of the podcast. Christine has a phenomenal background in education and walks us through some of the lessons we have learned during our journey in our research to discover why it is so important to strive towards building a learning organization. She continually connects to the essence of servant leadership by reminding us that it is all about the people and the relationships we make. Christine uses some great examples to teach the building blocks of a learning organization (supportive learning environment, concrete learning practices, & leadership that reinforces learning), illustrates the value of establishing a community of practice, and emphasizes the value of doing one thing with precision.  Don't get too focused on the forest that you forget to see the trees as you listen. There are some great insights provided throughout this episode from our research and experience that are applicable across many disciplines and organizations that can transform a reactive training organization into a proactive learning organization. You can build processes that recognize the value of the individuals. on your teams and build practices that reinforce the ability of everyone to learn from one another.  Christine Kresge is the Director of Curriculum and Instruction for the Montrose Area School District where she is responsible for K-12 curriculum, Federal Programs, and grant writing. Prior to her nine years as a curriculum director, Christine was a middle school reading specialist, a fourth-grade teacher, and a seventh-grade teacher. She also spent time as a social worker working in a therapeutic capacity with children diagnosed with behavior disorders. Christine holds a bachelor's degree in Social Work, a Master of Art in Teaching degree, a Principal K-12 certificate, and a Reading Specialist certificate. She is currently a third-year student at the University of Miami where she is pursuing her doctorate in Applied Learning Sciences. Resources: David Garvin, Amy Edmondson, & Francesca Gino - Is Yours a Learning Organization?  is-yours-a-learning-organization Mary Winkler & Saunji Fyffe - Strategies for Cultivating an Organizational Learning Culture strategies_for_cultivating_an_organizational_learning_culture_2.pdf Etienne & Beverly Wegner-Trayner - Introduction to communities of practice  https://www.wenger-trayner.com/introduction-to-communities-of-practice/  

Description: Amanda Dixon, shares how a CTE pathway can be a great fit as well as provide stability for military students. This episode was made possible thanks to the generous support from the Hickam Spouses Club. https://hickamosc.wildapricot.org/   Show Notes: Career and Technical Education | NC DPI CTE Webinar: https://youtu.be/VBOl1RCpygI   Bio: Amanda Dixon received her Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications with a concentration in Pre-Law & Leadership Studies from Methodist College, Fayetteville NC and her Master of Education Technology Degree from Lesley University, Boston Massachusetts. She holds a Graduate Certificate in School Leadership from Appalachian State University, Boone NC, and school business financial certifications from the North Carolina Association of School Business Officials and Program Planning and Management from LERN Institute. During her twenty plus years in education she has served as a Secondary English and Language Arts Teacher, Grant Writer and Program Developer, Instructional Coach, Innovative High School Liaison, Director of Indian Education, Director of Workforce and Economic Development in the post-secondary education sector and served as Director of Federal Programs and Career and Technical Education in various schools' districts in North Carolina. She is also a small business owner. Dixon has been named Teacher of the Year, North Carolina Career & Technical Education Sandhills Region Administrator of the Year and is recognized as NCLA Berryman Leadership and Development Award recipient for her efforts in leading innovative opportunities for students in North Carolina. Dixon is the 2022 recipient of the North Carolina Administrator of the Year for Career & Technical Education and was recognized as the NCACTE Outstanding Career and Technical Professional for 2023 where she received a nomination as an ACTE Region II Administrator of the Year and will complete that process with distinguished nominees from Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Bahamas, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands during the upcoming year. She is a champion for all children and is passionate about providing innovative and equitable opportunities for students and families as a servant leader for Career and Technical Education. She joined the NC Department of Public Instruction team in March of 2022 where she currently serves as the Southeast Regional Coordinator for Career and Technical Education. Her proudest accomplishment is being the mother of two (Madison and Jerrison) and “glammy” to two borrowed sons. She and her husband Hugh have been married for 18 years and reside in Laurinburg, North Carolina following his recent retirement from the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.    

Have you ever wondered what would happen if Federal Programs were more equitably distributed? Or what would happen if those programs could have positive environmental impacts in communities overburdened and underrepresented? Well, the girls certainly have. The Justice40 Initiative, sets out to make those visions a reality. Is this an Executive Order the girls can get behind? Regardless, it has a data tool worth its salt. Check out an address near you: https://screeningtool.geoplatform.gov/en/#10.37/27.9947/-82.3824  https://www.regulations.gov/document/EPA-HQ-OPPT-2021-0202-0012  https://www.whitehouse.gov/environmentaljustice/justice40/ https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/M-21-28.pdf https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Justice40-Covered-Programs-List_v1.1_07-15-2022.pdf https://www.whitehouse.gov/ceq/news-updates/2021/12/02/delivering-on-justice40/ https://www.whitehouse.gov/ceq/news-updates/2021/03/29/white-house-announces-environmental-justice-advisory-council-members/  https://www.wri.org/insights/tracking-justice40-environmental-justice-initiative

In this episode of Voices from the Field, NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist Felicia Bell continues her “Weekly Wednesday Workshop” webinar and podcast series by spotlighting the grants available from Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE). Felicia enlists the help of Southern SARE's 1890 Land Grant Institution Liaison Brennan Washington. He lays out the production and research grants producers could be eligible for, as well as other funding Southern SARE offers. Felicia and Brennan also give some tips about preparing to write a grant proposal and discuss other resources Southern SARE has available. Related ATTRA Resources: ·         Grant Programs·         Federal Working Lands Conservation Resources for Sustainable Farming and Ranching   Other Resources: ·         Building Sustainable Farms, Ranches, and Communities: A Guide to Federal Programs for Sustainable Agriculture, Forestry, Entrepreneurship, Conservation, Food Systems, and Community Development    ·         SARE Resources and Learning Contact Felicia Bell at feliciab@ncat.org.  Please complete a brief survey to let us know your thoughts about the content of this podcast.  You can get in touch with NCAT/ATTRA specialists and find access to our trusted, practical sustainable-agriculture publications, webinars, videos, and other resources at ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.  

(2/9/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: GAO is preparing a first-of-its-kind estimate of the total amount of fraud across all federal programs. DoD health care providers expand their use of electronic health records. And GAO says FEMA needs stronger oversight of public-private partnerships.

A special episode of the Next Big Thing in Health podcast celebrates Medicare Advantage topping 30 million enrollees. AHIP President and CEO Matt Eyles was joined by Mark Hamelburg, AHIP's Senior Vice President, Federal Programs, for a discussion on the significance of the 30 million milestone and the value and benefits of Medicare Advantage.

The Republican-led House is looking at opportunities to eliminate duplicative federal agencies and programs, as well as rescind $80 billion that would help the IRS rebuild its workforce and its legacy IT systems.House Republican leaders are doubling down on a promise made before last year's midterm elections to make defunding the IRS a top legislative priority at the start of the 118th Congress.

(12/19/22) - In today's Federal Newscast: The Senate continues its battle against wasteful duplication in federal programs. Over the past two years, the wage gap for federal agencies does not improve for women. And the Air Force makes progress accommodating civilian employees with disabilities.

Open source software and sharing code continues to grow in importance that unlocks tremendous potential for Federal programs. Expert practitioners from across Federal agencies discuss lessons learned, best practices and real world examples of open source in action. Moderator:Sophia B Liu, Ph.D. U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Science & Decisions Center Participatory Innovation Specialist Panelists: Amanda Bright National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) Lead Artificial Intelligence Data Scientist Chris Rasmussen National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) Tearline Project Founder & Program Manager Justin Rice, Ph.D. NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Deputy Manager for ESDIS Project's Science Systems Development Office Nathan Frantz U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Engineer R&D Center (ERDC) TAK.gov Geographer & Program Manager Rory Nealon U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) GeoCenter Senior GIS Analyst & YouthMappers Activity Manager For more FedGeoDay content go to www.projectgeospatial.com/fedgeoday --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/projectgeo/support

On today's episode, BJ sits down with Ed Chamberlayne, Vice President of Federal Programs. Ed discusses his journey to becoming an engineer, his military experience, and how transitioning out of the military gave him perspective he still brings to the workplace today. Resources mentioned:  Connect with Ed on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwardchamberlayne/Calls-to-action:  Inspiring People and Places is brought to you by MCFA. Visit our website www.MCFAglobal.com and sign up for our weekly newsletter where we curate some of the top industry articles of the week and give you a dose of inspiration as you head into the weekend!   MCFA IS HIRING!!  If you or anyone you know are looking to work in the Planning, Project Development, Project Management, or Construction Management field, contact us through our website. Interns to Executives...we need great people to help us innovate and inspire, plan, develop and build our nation's infrastructure.  Check out our MUST FILL positions here https://mcfaglobal.com/careers/.  We reward the bold and the action oriented so if you don't see a position but think you are a fit...send us an email!   Learn more at www.MCFAGlobal.com Author: BJ Kraemer, MCFAKeywords: MCFA, Architecture, Construction, Engineering, Public Engineers, Military Engineers, United States Military Academy, Veteran Affairs, Development, Veteran, Military, SEC 

Sarah Winograd's journey as a “professional volunteer” led to the realization that poverty was a driving factor in the child removals in the families she was working with. See how Sarah mobilized her community to address family poverty to help families stay together. Through the Together for Families program, Sarah lives out her vision of supporting families by helping them meet basic needs. Show Notes00:00:30  | Matt opens this episode reflecting on the child welfare system's association between poverty and neglect00:01:10  | Meet Sarah Winograd: Program Manager for Together for Families, Advocates for Children, and an adoptive mom. 00:05:05  | Back in the U.S. as an adult, Sarah dedicated herself to volunteering where she would begin spending a lot of her time working with youth formerly in foster care in New York and later in Georgia. 00:06:45  | Sarah talks about the first case she worked on as a CASA volunteer in Georgia. 00:10:37  | Who was representing and supporting the mom in Sarah's case?  00:11:28  | Sarah explains the “ah-ha” moment she experienced while talking to one of the children in the family. This helped her fill in gaps that were missing from the family's case file. 00:15:20  | Matt and Sarah discuss a shift in thinking around the reason Sarah became a CASA volunteer—from helping kids to helping the whole family.  00:17:38  | Sarah explains some of the support she provided to the family while staying within the boundaries of her role as a CASA volunteer.00:20:37  | Sarah shares how she received the reputation for the "resource queen” by helping families not on her case load meet their basic needs and stay in-tact. 00:22:59  | Sarah shares her findings  on poverty as a driver of child welfare involvements, as well as how her colleagues felt about the realities of the families they served. 00:25:10  | Sarah talks about the conversation with her CASA supervisor.00:30:54  | Matt reflects on the punitive structure of the child welfare system and Sarah's approach to seeing families for their strengths and with empathy, rather than defining them by their circumstances. 00:32:14  | What's next for Sarah after CASA?  00:41:14  | Sarah's vision of what's next for the Together for Families program. 00:44:40  | Advice for people seeing the same issues in their community who want to address the needs of families. 00:45:53  | Final thoughts from Matt Anderson. ResourcesTogether for Families | Advocates for Children Georgia ranks 38th in the Nation for Child and Family Well-Being | Georgia Family Connection Partnership One promise became a lifelong mission for this Atlanta family advocate | CBS46 Cobb County, GA Child Welfare Stats | Fostering Court Improvement A Key Connection: Economic Stability and Family Well-being | Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago Child Welfare: Purposes, Federal Programs, and Funding | Congressional Research Service Reports Child Welfare Financing SFY 2018: A survey of federal, state, and local expenditures | Child Trends 

The excitement of a new year also brings new challenges to overcome, especially as we continue to face educational, health, safety and well-being issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic. As we gear up, how should we adjust our educational approach so that we can achieve our goals with our schools and communities? How can we keep students motivated and engaged to continue learning, but also, how do we develop patience and understanding throughout the community during this new normal that is weighed down by fear, frustration, and the anxiety of the unknown?In this episode, Dr. Morcease Beasley, Superintendent, Clayton County Public School, Georgia discusses how educators can make strategic shifts by focusing on self-awareness, self-reflection and Executive Function in general to empower their teachers, staff, parents and students during these uncertain times. Hear how since the start of COVID-19 in 2020, Dr. Beasley has made remarkable efforts to strategically manage the disruption caused by the pandemic by implementing prudent health and safety precautions, bridging the digital divide by improving remote/hybrid learning experiences for students and activating meaningful support of students and faculty alike. Learn how teaching our students to regulate emotions and master skillful deliberation, cognitive flexibility and empathy makes a positive difference in not only their academic outcomes but also in their lives.About Dr. Morcease BeasleyNationally known as an innovative leader and instructor, Dr. Morcease Beasley has more than 25 years of dedicated service in instructional and organizational practices and the education of young people. Throughout his career, he has held numerous positions at every level of public school education beginning as a high school Mathematics teacher; assistant principal; high school principal; Executive Director for Curriculum, Instruction, Professional Learning and Federal Programs. He also held the position as Deputy Superintendent for Teaching and Learning; Deputy Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction and School Leadership. Dr. Beasley is considered a transformational educator and instructional leader with proven success in the supervision of both large urban and suburban school districts.About Host, Sucheta KamathSucheta Kamath, is an award-winning speech-language pathologist, a TEDx speaker, a celebrated community leader, and the founder and CEO of ExQ®. As an EdTech entrepreneur, Sucheta has designed ExQ's personalized digital learning curriculum/tool that empowers middle and high school students to develop self-awareness and strategic thinking skills through the mastery of Executive Function and social-emotional competence.Support the show

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Georgia has received over $2-billion in federal money to help stabilize the child care industry, increase access to high quality child care for all families of young children, and support the state's early childhood education workforce.  The money comes from the federal Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act and from the American Rescue Plan Act.  We recently announced plans for spending the remaining $400-million in a list of projects supporting child care providers, the ECE workforce, families, and other groups.  Joining us to discuss our plans for supporting families is Elisabetta Kasfir, Deputy Commissioner for Federal Programs.  Support the show

Ashton Sigler, Testing and Federal Programs Coordinator for The School of Science and Technology High School in Corpus Christi, discusses the questionable Craig's List ad that started her 9+ years in education, her mentor's words of wisdom for first-year teachers, the inspiration behind getting a 4-year degree in History, transitioning to her Coordinator position during COVID lockdowns, why she prioritizes volunteer opportunities for herself and her students, and shares her most rewarding career experience so far in episode 170.

Learn about Javier Robles' story and vision as the new president of Latino Action Network (LAN), New Jersey's most respected civil rights organization. In this new episode of Activista Rise Up, we discuss how LAN is supporting advocacy to improve access to services for people with disabilities and the issues that are impacting them, specifically in the Latino community. For more information about the Latino Action Network, visit latinoactionnetwork.org. For resources and info on how to support people with disabilities, visit ncd.gov and check out their latest report: Disparate Treatment of Puerto Rico Residents with Disabilities in Federal Programs and Benefits. Visit Dr. Patricia Campos-Medina's website to learn more about her and to stay up to date with her work. Follow @DrCamposMedina on all social media pages! Follow Javier Robles on social: @thisabled or email him with any questions at thisabled@gmail.com

Chrisanne Gayl is an education leader with over twenty years of policy experience at the federal, state, and local levels. As Chief Strategy and Policy Officer, Chrisanne oversees Trust for Learning's overall grant-making efforts and leads its policy strategy. Chrisanne served as a Senior Advisor at the U.S. Department of Education, where she was responsible for developing new policies and programs to expand high-quality learning opportunities and supportive services for the nation's children. She has also worked as the Director of Federal Programs for the National School Boards Association and as an education advisor to the governor of California. Chrisanne has testified in front of Congress and has authored numerous publications. She holds a Master's degree in Public Policy from Georgetown University and received her undergraduate degree from Colby College.

Monica Limón serves as a Program Manager at NALCAB, where she is responsible for providing support and oversight for the organization's Federal Programs and initiatives. As a passionate Latina, Monica's personal and professional commitment is to build long-term, economic, social, and health focused upward mobility in communities of color and women in general.Her career has encompassed many fields, including university outreach and recruiting, graduate writing services, commercial and residential development, large-scale agricultural operations, information technology, and environmental justice.Monica's professional portfolio includes the installation of the first set(s) of electric volt charging stations in Clovis, CA, the development of a lucrative and self-sustainable IT maintenance plan, coordination and strategic planning of the first-ever multi-agency roundtable with the City of Fresno. Paycheck Protection Program. Monica additionally has ample experience in event planning, recruiting, financial and accounting management, client relations, and strategic planning.Originally hailing from the San Joaquin Valley in California, Monica holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Language & Literature from Fresno State University.#nalcab.org#healthcareuntold@gmail,com#housing is health#economicrecoveryforlatinos  

Elisabetta Kasfir, the deputy commissioner for Federal Programs at the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning, discusses the rising cost of childcare in Georgia amid the pandemic and the expansion of the Childcare and Parent Services program, also known as CAPS.Plus, there's a new documentary that tells the story of Georgia's Sapelo people. Director Nick Brandestini and co-director Taylor Segrest discuss the making of their new documentary, “Sapelo.” Rose then talks Victor-Alan Weeks, Jennifer Thompson, and Maurice Bailey about how Sapelo Island residents are fairing during the pandemic. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For 13 years, today's guest Jennifer Mobley has played a significant role in creating equity for MISD students. As the director of federal programs and family support, she oversees a generous budget allowing wide-ranging support to MISD students and staff. Mobley's use of federal funds--from new clothes and free counseling to waived instrument rental fees and more--goes beyond leveling the playing field for all students. Hear about ways she innovatively push-starts these student families even further to give them the power to positively change their lives.

Edmond Santa Fe student Bri Johnson joins the podcast to explain the importance of caring for everyone in your community, especially those who can't care for themselves. Then Dr. Kathy Dodd, Chief Innovation Officer and Deputy Superintendent of Federal Programs for the Oklahoma State Department of Education, has a conversation with Carrie and Katherine about how the SDE is helping keep educators' focus in the classroom in a time of COVID.

On today's episode, we're joined by a very special guest - Michelle Henry, Director of Curriculum and Instruction and Federal Programs from Vartek Partner, El Dorado School District in Arkansas. Michelle is accompanied by Vartek EdTech Leader, Rachelle Crawford, and the two share with Jamie and Misty what a successful back-to-school experience looks like in a Vartek partnership.  Listen in to learn how collaboration is key to a smooth return to learning for teachers and students. _____About MichelleMichelle Henry is an El Dorado High School grad and began her career in insurance before going back for her BS in Education to become a teacher. As a wife and mom to two working as a math instructional facilitator for K-4, she went back for her Masters degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Arkansas State University. Now, Michelle serves as the Director of Curriculum/Instruction and Federal Programs for El Dorado, a district she has worked for 22 years. She has a 19 year old daughter starting her sophomore year at Louisiana Tech University, and a 14-year-old son about to begin his freshman year at El Dorado High School. _____Don't forget to subscribe to The Vartek Podcast on Spotify, Apple podcasts, or your favorite podcast platform. If you've got feedback or an idea for an episode, send us a note to info@vartek.com. Visit us on social:Twitter - @VartekPodcastLinkedIn - Vartek ServicesYouTube - Vartek Services, Inc.