Podcasts about independent studies

In this episode of Liberalism in Question, we're joined by Eamonn Butler, Director of the Adam Smith Institute, to discuss the economic philosophy of liberalism. From Adam Smith's "invisible hand" to modern free-market principles, we explore how liberal economic thought has shaped prosperity, innovation, and policy. How do Smith's ideas on free markets, competition, and limited government remain relevant today? What lessons can we learn from classical liberal thinkers to tackle contemporary economic challenges? Join us for a fascinating conversation on the foundations of economic liberalism and its ongoing impact.

Watch Here: https://youtu.be/K_OzhR8wSX0 Author and historian of ideas Johan Norberg dives into Donald Trump's tariffs, the ongoing challenges to liberty, and the future of free market capitalism.  From protectionism and populism to innovation and global trade, Norberg brings clarity, context, and compelling arguments about where we're headed—and why defending economic freedom matters more than ever.

It's a crime many thought was a relic of decades past. But South Australian police have charged a man … with sacrilege.In an election campaign dominated by cost-of-living pressures, energy supplies, and an assertive China, is there any room for religion as a political issue?Paying extra on a loan is also known as usury. It's an ancient concept with Biblical roots.GUESTS:Professor JOSHUA ROOSE of the Alfred Deakin Institute for Citizenship and Globalisation.Dr RENAE BARKER is a senior lecturer specialising in law and religion at the University of Western Australia.PETER KURTI of the Centre for Independent Studies. His paper, co-authored with Ian Harper is Interest, Usury and the Common Good.

Australia's Reserve Bank has left interest rates on hold. In an election, especially, interest rates are always a political challenge.But paying extra on a loan is also known as usury. It's an ancient concept with Biblical roots.GUEST:PETER KURTI is co-author of a new paper for the Centre for Independent Studies. It's called Interest, Usury and the Common Good.

SECURING OUR ENERGY FUTURE SYMPOSIUM WITH MATT CANAVAN, GERARD HOLLAND, ZOE HILTON & PAUL VALLEJOCOMMANDING THE NARRATIVE EPISODE 70This episode includes footage from the ‘Securing Our Energy Future' Symposium at the Balgowlah Bowling Club, hosted by Steven Tripp.Speakers include: • Gerard Holland – CEO Page Research Centre - https://www.page.org.au• Paul Vallejo – Former NASA Aerospace Engineer - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565664002976 • Zoe Hilton – Senior Policy Analyst at the Centre for Independent Studies - https://www.cis.org.au/person/zoe-hilton • Senator Matt Canavan – Queensland Senator for the Liberal National Party - https://www.mattcanavan.com.au TO GET YOUR TICKETS TO THE ‘ABG GALA FUNDRAISER', visit:https://abgfundraiser.eventbrite.com KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL OUR PODCASTS AND ARTICLES, visit:https://www.commandingthenarrative.com To become a Member of Australians for Better Government, visit: https://www.australiansforbetter.com/joinSHOW YOUR SUPPORT for Commanding the Narrative by donating – your support is much appreciated! https://www.commandingthenarrative.com/donate https://www.buymeacoffee.com/commandingthenarrativeCONTACT US BY EMAIL:commandingthenarrative@outlook.com steven.tripp@australiansforbetter.com Hosted by:• Steven Tripp - Internationally published political commentatorhttps://x.com/RealStevenTripphttps://www.facebook.com/theRealStevenTripphttps://spectator.com.au/author/steven-tripp Follow Commanding the Narrative on: Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/CommandingTheNarrativeSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4GIXhHBogM1McL5EPGP3DTFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommandingTheNarrative Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commandingthenarrative X: https://x.com/commandthenarraYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@commandingthenarrative Gettr: https://gettr.com/user/commandingthenarrative Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@ExCandidates Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commanding-the-narrative/id1631685864 Please share and spread the word!#AusPol #nswpol #interview #podcast #politics #commentary #narrative #minorparties #libertarian #onenation #uap #liberal #nationals #labor #greens #steventripp #australia #teals #senate #commanding #narrative #CtN #mattcanavan #gerardholland #zoehilton #paulvallejo #cis #page #lnp #energy #nuclear

Watch here: https://youtu.be/0jUZKIoyDPY  In this episode of Liberalism in Question, Rob sits down with historian and journalist Simon Heffer to explore the rich and complex history of liberalism. From the intellectual breakthroughs of the Scottish Enlightenment to the enduring influence of Adam Smith, we trace the evolution of liberal thought and its impact on modern society. How did thinkers like David Hume, Adam Smith, and John Stuart Mill shape the principles of individual liberty, free markets, and limited government? What challenges has liberalism faced over the centuries, and how has it adapted? Join us for a deep dive into the historical roots of classical liberalism.

This is a special crosspost episode of host Seth Fleischauer's other podcast, Make It Mindful: Insights for Global Learning.In this episode of Why Distance Learning?, host Seth Fleischauer welcomes Heather Rhodes, founder of Highgrove Education and former leader of Harrow School Online. Together, they explore how international online schools can foster academic excellence, cultural competence, and learner autonomy—challenging the perception that online learning lacks rigor, community, or real-world readiness.Heather shares how her journey began with a desire to support English learners beyond summer programs, and evolved into leading some of the most academically successful online schools in the UK. She explains how Highgrove Education builds a vibrant online culture, prioritizes independent learning, and prepares students not just for exams—but for adulthood.Key Topics Discussed:• Why international community building is at the heart of online learning• How online education reduces prejudice and creates a more inclusive environment• Practical ways to build belonging, including student-led clubs, house systems, and real-time feedback• The flipped classroom model and the secret to student agency and academic success• How conflict is addressed through cultural awareness and shared expectations• What kind of young adult emerges from this model—and why they thrive at university and beyondGuest Bio:Heather Rhodes is the founder of Highgrove Education, an academically rigorous international online school. With over a decade of experience in online education, she previously led Harrow School Online and continues to redefine what's possible in virtual learning. Heather's mission is to develop globally minded leaders through inclusive, high-impact education.Episode Links:1. Highgrove Education2. Highgrove Speaker Series – A public-facing program of expert-led talks that anyone can attend, not just enrolled students.

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Watch here: https://youtu.be/TgeMnPeo-Tc In this episode of Liberalism in Question, Rob sits down with historian and journalist Simon Heffer to explore the rich and complex history of liberalism. From the intellectual breakthroughs of the Scottish Enlightenment to the enduring influence of Adam Smith, we trace the evolution of liberal thought and its impact on modern society. How did thinkers like David Hume, Adam Smith, and John Stuart Mill shape the principles of individual liberty, free markets, and limited government? What challenges has liberalism faced over the centuries, and how has it adapted? Join us for a deep dive into the historical roots of classical liberalism.

SECURING OUR ENERGY FUTUREWITH ZOE HILTON OF THE CENTRE FOR INDEPENDENT STUDIESCOMMANDING THE NARRATIVE EPISODE 66Steven Tripp is joined by Zoe Hilton, who is the Senior Policy Analyst at the Centre for Independent Studies (CIS).Zoe co-authored the CIS Energy Team's flagship paper ‘The six fundamental flaws underpinning the energy transition' and has written for The Australian, The Australian Financial Review and The Spectator Australia on the costs of renewables and nuclear energy. Zoe also contributes to the energy debate through YouTube videos exploring energy policy and modelling. Zoe previously worked in the NSW Government as a Senior Policy Advisor to the Minister for Enterprise, Investment & Trade and Science, Innovation & Technology. This included overseeing government strategy and grant program design and launch for research, commercialisation and investment attraction.Zoe has also previously conducted research and wrote policy proposals to government on energy, climate, and the environment. To contact or follow Zoe Hilton, visit:https://www.cis.org.au/person/zoe-hiltonhttps://www.youtube.com/user/CISAusTO GET YOUR TICKETS TO THE ‘SECURING OUR ENERGY FUTURE SYMPOSIUM', visit:https://nswliberal.org.au/250402b01 TO GET YOUR TICKETS TO THE ‘ABG GALA FUNDRAISER', visit:https://abgfundraiser.eventbrite.com KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL OUR PODCASTS AND ARTICLES, visit:https://www.commandingthenarrative.com To become a Member of Australians for Better Government, visit: https://www.australiansforbetter.com/joinSHOW YOUR SUPPORT for Commanding the Narrative by donating – your support is much appreciated! https://www.commandingthenarrative.com/donate https://www.buymeacoffee.com/commandingthenarrativeCONTACT US BY EMAIL:commandingthenarrative@outlook.com steven.tripp@australiansforbetter.com Hosted by:• Steven Tripp - Internationally published political commentatorhttps://x.com/RealStevenTripphttps://www.facebook.com/theRealStevenTripphttps://spectator.com.au/author/steven-tripp Follow Commanding the Narrative on: Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/CommandingTheNarrativeSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4GIXhHBogM1McL5EPGP3DTFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommandingTheNarrative Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commandingthenarrative X: https://x.com/commandthenarraYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@commandingthenarrative Gettr: https://gettr.com/user/commandingthenarrative Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@ExCandidates Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commanding-the-narrative/id1631685864 Please share and spread the word!#AusPol #nswpol #interview #podcast #politics #commentary #narrative #minorparties #libertarian #onenation #uap #liberal #nationals #labor #greens #steventripp #australia #teals #senate #commanding #narrative #CtN #cis #energy #electricity #gencost #aemo #csiro #zoehilton #centreforindependentstudies

At a Centre for Independent Studies event, Philip Ruddock warned the Liberals face an uphill battle reclaiming key teal-held seats, with Tom Switzer saying to Michael, “The teals remain a significant threat as the next federal election looms.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join John and leading energy researcher Aidan Morrison as they outline why nuclear power should be at the centre of Australia's energy strategy. Aidan argues that modern nuclear technology is safe, and superior to renewables in terms of its reliability and cost. The discussion illuminates the misinformation which has characterised Australia's energy debate, calling for a shake-up in energy governance in order to ensure that policies are based on engineering and economic realities rather than distorted political narratives.   Aidan also debunks the popular belief that Australia's vast land and abundant sunshine make it uniquely suited for a wind and solar-powered grid, pointing out that these energy sources require massive infrastructure investments to be reliable. He suggests that ideological opposition and entrenched interests have prevented a rational discussion on nuclear power, despite its potential to provide affordable, clean, and secure energy.   Aidan Morrison is a leading researcher into Energy Systems and currently the Director of Energy Research at the Centre for Independent Studies. In 2023 he exposed how the famous CSIRO report “GenCost” excluded vast costs required to integrate and firm renewables by treating them as “sunk” costs. In 2024 he was amongst the strongest voices calling for nuclear energy in Australia and was a leading critic of the ‘Integrated System Plan' (or ISP): Australia's blue-print for a transition to an energy system dominated by wind and solar. Following the conclusion of a recent Senate Inquiry into Australia's energy planning and regulation, Aidan reached the conclusion that the ISP is “worse than useless” and declared that trust in Australia energy establishment is now so badly broken that a series of resignations will be required to restore the credibility and respect that regulatory organisations required to administer the energy system.    

Send us a textThis week's podcast addresses Peter Hegseth and his hearing to be confirmed. Hannah responds both politically and Biblically. Responding politically, she lays out his agenda, the improvements he wants to make, but she also points out two issues that Conservatives should be aware of if Hegseth is confirmed. Addressing his nomination Biblically, Hannah covers the sexual assault allegations, providing some history on Kat Dugan's accusations. Furthermore, Hannah provides commentary on how Christians are responding to these allegations. In today's homeschool segment, Hannah dives into the topic of Independent Study as an approach to homeschooling. What is it? What situations is it best suited for? When is independent study not a good idea? And what curriculums offer independent study options? Join Hannah this week ash she answers these questions and more! https://www.thehannahmillershow.com/podcasts/https://bobslone.com/contact/bob@bobslone.com

Originally Recorded December 13th, 2024 Tom Switzer is Executive Director at the Centre for Independent Studies: https://www.cis.org.au/person/tom-switzer/ Sue Windybank is Editor of the Centre for Independent Studies' Annual report PreCIS: https://www.cis.org.au/person/sue-windybank/ Check out Prudence and Power, a collection of Owen Harries' writings edited by Tom and Sue: https://www.connorcourtpublishing.com.au/PRUDENCE-AND-POWER-THE-WRITINGS-OF-OWEN-HARRIES--Edited-by-Tom-Switzer-and-Sue-Windybank_p_503.html This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit musicallyspeaking.substack.com

Federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is advocating for nuclear energy as a key part of his plan for cheaper and cleaner power. However, Queensland Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie has made it clear the state isn’t interested. Dr. Scott Prasser from The Centre for Independent Studies joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Drive to discuss what this disagreement means for Peter Dutton heading into the federal election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What will Trump's foreign policy look like in his second term? Does it make sense for the president-elect to rail against "stupid, endless wars" and then nominate Florida Senator Marco Rubio--a neoconservative with great sympathy for endless wars--as Secretary of State? We discuss Trump's nominations for top national security posts, disagreements between Trump and establishment Republicans on America's role in the world and the proper approach to Ukraine and Russia, as well as schisms within the Make America Great Again Movement on how to deal with China. Cohosts Doug Bandow and Ying Ma are joined by Jacob Heilbrunn, editor of The National Interest, and Tom Switzer, executive director of the Centre for Independent Studies in Sydney.

Trigger warning that this segment features content that mentions sexual violence and domestic violence. If you think this content may be distressing, definitely feel free to skip ahead. If you need someone to talk to, please call 1800 RESPECT at 1800 737 732, 13YARN at 13 92 76 or QLIFE at 1800 184 527.The 25th of November marks the first of 16 Days of Action Against Gender-Based Violence. As part of this, 3CR will be dedicating segments every day with segments corresponding to each day's theme, read more about 3CR's coverage here (https://www.3cr.org.au/16days2024). It is also the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. As such, we replay speeches from the Naarm iteration of the National Rally Against Violence which took place back in July. At that point in the year, at least 56 women had been allegedly killed by men, that number now stands at 86.The speeches are by: - Bianca and Boyd Unwin, domestic violence advocates who began their advocacy following the brutal murder of Katie Haley in 2018. Katie's sister Biana is using her degrees in Criminology and Psychological Science to call out bad behaviour and poor practice. Katie's father Boyd sees his voice from the male perspective as an important tool to help change men's behaviour and attitudes. Boyd is also a current member on VSAC, the Victim Survivor Advocacy Council.- Madeleine Heather is the creator and host of the victim-centred podcast Reclaim Me, which offers victims and their families space to tell their stories in their own words. Madeleine herself is a victim survivor of child sexual abuse.- Finally we hear Sarah Hayden's speech at the rally. Sarah is a social worker, equine therapist, and a mother. **CW: racism - legacy of NT intervention (Aboriginal death)Support lines for Mob: 13YARN (13 92 76) -- a 24/7 national phone service operated by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporters; Yarning Safe 'n' Strong 1800 959 563 a 24.7 Victorian phone support service. **This Saturday 23rd November, Coburg Town Hall hosted 'Voices from the frontlines of the climate crisis', a Mob-led panel discussion as part of the Middle Arm Roadshow. Community members, organisations, and traditional owners have teamed up to bring an urgent message down south, with calls to end gas expansion in the Territory, and in particular the $1.9B tax-funded Federal Government project to develop a so-called ‘Sustainable Development Precinct' in Middle Arm, at Darwin Harbour. You will be hearing more about the Middle Arm Roadshow events here on 3CR throughout the week, we wanted to highlight this powerful response during the Q&A session, which speaks to some of the root causes of issues like over-incarceration, and gender-based violence affecting NT communities. Next up, we hear from Mililma May (Danggalaba Kulumbirigin Tiwi Community Organiser), and Miliwanga Wuurben (Rembarrnga Traditional owner, healer & artist) responding to an audience question about systemic issues arising from the Howard Govts 2007 NT Intervention and how they link to government and corporations exploitation of their countries. Read more about the Middle Arm Roadshow here. The show ends with an interview from Wednesday Breakfast on the 20th of November in which Jesse spoke with Davey Heller, activist, journalist and unionist about his recent article published in Independent Australia. The article looks at the Government's proposed social media bans for under 16s and argues that our government is moving to repress access to information regarding Palestine and stop the leftward shift of young people according to recent reports from the Institute of Public Affairs and the Centre for Independent Studies. Full article: https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/government-bans-social-media-fearing-rise-of--generation-left,19158Community Announcements: Covid Safety Bloc Naarm are doing a free distribution of free PPE to help stop covid. Reach out to them via their instagram to request free personal protective equipment in Naarm, kids masks are also now available.Beyond Bricks & Bars Fundraiser Birthday PartyGet down on Sat 14 Dec 5pm to 10pm at Kines in Brunswick. All proceeds raised will be donated to Beyond Bricks & Bars and the Incarcerated Trans and Gender Diverse Community Fund. You can purchase tickets here as well as donating to ITGD Community Fund and Beyond Bricks & Bars10 Days of action for West Papua - see freewestpapua.australia instagram for info on events.Campaign to push CBUS to review their investment policy and urgently divest from stocks that are facilitating or profitting from genocide and war crimes in Palestine. There is a letter generator on the APAN website to streamline that process. There will also be an annual online members meeting for CBUS members on the 28th of November for an opportunity to ask questions and press CBUS on this. More info about the campaign can be found on the cbus members against genocide instagram page.‘DEFEND THE CFMEU' TOWN HALL PUBLIC MEETING with Jade Ingham, Fatima Payman and David Waters, 6:30pm Thurs 5th December at Coburg Town Hall. COME ALONG AND BRING YOUR WORKMATESMelbourne Activist Legal Support has been fielding Legal Observer teams at protests, monitoring and reporting on public order policing, providing human rights training and legal resources for protest movements for over 12 years.MALS is proudly independent, grassroots and all volunteer.Help #FundtheFrontline! Your donation will:Train and equip more volunteer legal observers for more teams at more protestsProvide Know-Your–Rights training to hundreds of new activists taking to the streets for the first timeSupport activists who are targeted because of their race, sex, sexual orientation, or political stanceHold more police to account for misconduct or excessive forceHelp us push back against anti-protest laws, expanding police powers, and weaponry.Donate via mals.au/donateBoth AKPress and Haymarket Books are distributing free radical ebooks following Trump's election and as fascism continues globally. Access AKPress' collection here and Haymarket Books' collection here.Songs played: BWBB - softcultIt Must Change - ANOHNI and the Johnsons

Aidan Morrison, director of energy research at Australia's Centre for Independent Studies, takes us to the depths of Australia's security predicament as a country near Maritime Southeast Asia dependent on liquid hydrocarbon imports. We discuss military strategy, the use of nuclear and diesel-electric submarines, and the continent's precarious dependence on maritime trade and military alliances.

 Acknowledgement of Country// News headlines// Dr Richar Fejo on his decision to step down from his state/territory-funded role in protest to the NT government lowering the criminal age of Responsibility:NT Larrakia and Warramungu elder Dr. Richard Fejo discusses the lowering of the age of criminal responsibility by the Northern Territory government from 12 to 10 and his subsequent decision to step down from the Darwin Waterfront Corporation in protest of the new laws. Dr. Fejo shares power personal stories of the continuing fight for justice for First Nations people on occupied landsDavey Heller activist and journalist on the real reasons for the government's proposed social media bans for under 16sDavey Heller, activist, journalist and unionist will join us to discuss his recent article published on Independent Australia which takes a look at the Government's proposed social media bans for under 16s and argues that our government is moving to repress access to information regarding Palestine and stop the leftward shift of young people according to recent reports from the Institute of Public Affairs and the Centre for Independent Studies. Full article: https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/government-bans-social-media-fearing-rise-of--generation-left,19158 Shiralee Hood on the Beyond the Bars CD launchBeyond the Bars is a unique series of live radio broadcasts that give voice to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander inmates in Victorian prisons, held each year during NAIDOC Week. Shiralee Hood has a long running association with Beyond the Bars, and we spoke with Shiralee this week about her involvement, why it 's such an invaluable project, and tomorrow night's launch of the annual CD, documenting the interviews, songs, poems, and stories that reach Beyond the Bars. Beyond the Bars CD launch takes place tomorrow night, Thursday, from 6:30pm at the Djerring Centre, Eddy Court, Abbotsford, next to Collingwood Town Hall.Nicolette Jackson from MSF on the escalating humanitarian needs in war-torn Sudan:More than a year into the war between the government-led Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, Sudan is in the grip of a man-made catastrophe, compounding the African country's other humanitarian challenges. Médecins Sans Frontières teams in Sudan are treating war-wounded patients, and providing humanitarian aid and medical care in refugee camps and displacement sites. Nicolette Jackson, from Médecins Sans Frontière, joins us to talk about the humanitarian response taking place in Sudan. Website : https://www.msf.org/Songs//We Have Survived - No Fixed AddressStars - Simon Juliff Band 

Donald Trump is primed for a return to The White House and become the 47th President of the United States. Tom Switzer from the Center for Independent Studies joins John to discuss what happens next, and when will Trump be back in charge of the country. Listen to John Stanley live on air from 8pm Monday to Friday on 2GB/4BCSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matthew Pantelis speaks with John Judis, US political commentator and author, 2024 scholar in residence, Centre for Independent Studies on the US election. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke Grant chats with the Director of Energy Research at the Centre for Independent Studies, Aidan Morrison, about how AEMO has sought to implement the government's net-zero emissions policy at all costs and his appearance before the parliamentary committee into nuclear energy. For more information on how AEMO is intentionally prioritising pro-renewable energy projects for their future roadmap, watch the video on the below link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5j6FVAumlESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's slightly more pun-riddled episode, Dan and Jordan continue to discuss how leaders can better equip their students to study God's Word on their own.

How do we as leaders, parents, youth pastors, caring adults, etc. encourage and equip students to be able to study God's Word on their own? Jordan and Dan discuss this topic in this week's episode.

Warren Mundine from the Centre for Independent Studies discusses Anthony Albanese's take on the Voice referendum, Israel confirms death of Hamas leader. Plus, Labor's destructive 'nature positive' plan under fire.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So many mysterious terms and acronyms to understand when your student heads off to college! You'll understand how college works better when you understand the strange terms they use. In our fourth installment of our College Lingo series, Vicki and Lynn define and discuss more of the insider terms that colleges use that may not always be clear to parents. In this episode we cover Blue Light Phones, Articulation Agreements, Federal Work Study, Course Modifications, Independent Study, and Micro Degrees and Certificates. If you missed Parts 1-3, with 18 additional terms, check out episodes #047, #057, and #098.Thank you for listening! Much more information for college parents can be found on our website, College Parent Central Find us on Twitter at @CollParCentral Sign up for our newsletter for ongoing information Please leave us a review at “Love the Podcast” to help others find us.

Join host Sloan Simmons as he discusses new legislative enactments and trending student issues impacting the 2024-2025 school year with Lozano Smith experts Kyle Raney and Kendra Tovey.  This episode covers a range of hot topic issues, from a new round of changes to Independent Study to AB 1955. Show Notes & References 1:17 – School recess (Senate Bill (SB) 291) (Client News Brief 45 - December 2023) 3:59 – Repeal of withholding recess as a disciplinary measure 6:01 – Defiance and disruption, and the Keep Kids in School Bill (SB 274) (Client News Brief 37 - November 2023)  9:39 – Changes to Independent Study (IS) (SB 153) (Client News Brief 38 - August 2024) 10:29 – "Short term" versus "Long term" IS 11:15 – Impacts on ADA (average daily attendance) apportionment 12:47 – Asynchronous instruction/participation 13:47 – The intersection of emergency closures and IS (Education Code sections 46393 and 51747) 18:45 – Gender identity rights for students and the SAFETY Act (Assembly Bill (AB) 1955) 20:06 – AB 1266 (2014) 20:45 – California Department of Education (CDE) Legal Guidance and FAQs on AB 1266 22:50 – AB 1955 and protections for LEA employees and contractors 24:55 – Updates to annual notices: 25:17 – Discrimination complaints related to textbooks, materials and curriculum 26:20 – Non-compliance with the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) requirements 27:13 – California College Guidance Initiative Data Sharing 27:44 – Cell phones on campus 30:24 – Mandated policies limiting smart phone use (AB 3216) For more information on the topics discussed in this podcast, please visit our website at: www.lozanosmith.com/podcast.

“All disease begins as information. If we can negate the energy of disease, you no longer have any intelligence behind the disease.” - Tom Paladino Scalar energy is not just another energy form; it's a revolution in how we understand and interact with the energy of the universe.  In today's episode, Tom delves into the realm of scalar light, discussing its profound implications and benefits for human wellness and beyond. With a deep-rooted passion inspired by Nikola Tesla, Tom has embarked on a 30-year journey to unlock the potential of scalar energy—a form of energy that transcends traditional electromagnetic paradigms. Tom and Sherry explore the science and spirituality intersection as they discuss how scalar light can be harnessed to treat various ailments, including cancer, viruses, and mental health conditions.  You will learn how scalar energy works, its applications in health and wellness, and Tom's vision for a future powered by clean, limitless energy from the universe. I hope you enjoy this conversation with Tom Paladino on the transformative potential of scalar energy! Listen to the full episode to immerse yourself in the pioneering world of scalar light and its limitless possibilities. Topics Covered: 0:02 - Exploring Scalar Light as a Revolutionary Healing Energy 6:05 - Tom Paladino's Journey of Independent Study and Focused Energy 8:30 - Exploring Scalar Energy for Quantum Wellness and Cancer Treatment 16:46 - Photographic Healing Claims and Cancer Remission Testimonials 18:36 - Exploring Scalar Energy for Healing and Nutritional Benefits 31:03 - Scalar Energy: Free Energy and Spiritual Connections Key Takeaways: Scalar Energy vs. Electromagnetic Energy: Scalar energy is a non-physical, divine intelligence distinct from electricity and magnetism. Applications in Health: Scalar energy can identify and negate disease signatures, including viruses and cancer markers, through quantum wellness techniques. Spiritual and Scientific Integration: Scalar energy, akin to chi or prana, acts on a non-physical level, aligning with spiritual concepts of consciousness and healing. Future of Energy: Tom envisions a world powered by clean, free scalar energy, potentially replacing traditional electromagnetic energy grids and negating gravity. Connect with Tom Paladino: Website https://www.scalarlight.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/scalarlight Facebook https://www.facebook.com/experiencescalar Connect with Sherry Shaban: Join our CommunEATy https://ourcommuneaty.com/ Get Your Free Food Freedom Workbook https://www.makepeacewithfood.com ⁠Fall In Love With Fitness Podcast http://www.fallinlovewithfitness.com Download HIIT Decks App Now! http://www.hiitdecks.com ⁠Facebook⁠ https://www.facebook.com/SherryShabanFitness  ⁠Instagram⁠ https://www.instagram.com/sherryshabanfitness  ⁠TikTok⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@sherryshaban  ⁠LinkedIn⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherryshaban  YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZDsDeXdFBPiWbtdZFeQktw/featured  If you're struggling with self-sabotaging behavior and other non-serving habits that have been keeping you from hitting your health goals, I'd like to invite you to join me in Transformation in Paradise: Metamorphosis Greece this October 12–19, 2024, in Lefkada. RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW! Visit www.tranformationinparadiseretreat.com for more details. If this sounds like something you'd like to learn more about, email me at sherry@sherryshaban.com and let's get in touch to go over all the details and answer your questions to determine if this retreat is the right fit for you. Keep it up, Athletes! Sherry

Aidan Morrison, Director of Energy Research at the Centre for Independent Studies joins me for an update on the Australian nuclear debate which is shaping up to be a core issue in the approaching federal election.

This week on Cleaning Up, Michael Liebreich sits down with mechanical engineer and YouTube creator Dr Rosemary "Rosie" Barnes to discuss the critical role of engineering in addressing climate change. Rosie shares insights from her work developing clean energy technologies and her popular channel "Engineering with Rosie," where she tackles topics like wind turbine design, the hydrogen debate, and the nuclear power discussion in Australia through the lens of engineering. Rosie and Michael dive into the engineering challenges and solutions driving the energy transition, from optimising wind turbine size to navigating the politics around nuclear power. They also explore why engineers' voices are often overlooked in the climate conversation, and Rosie offers practical advice for the next generation of women in STEM fields. Read/watch more: Rosie's YouTube Channel  Michael on Engineering with RosieAre Vertical Axis Wind Turbines Better?How Big Things (Should) Get Done - Ep128: Prof. Bent Flyvbjerg GenCost by CSIROAustralia's Nuclear Future - Centre for Independent Studies

This episode features a conversation between Gene Tunny and Stephen Kirchner about the US dollar's dominance in global finance. They examine the reasons behind the dollar's strong position, the effects of US fiscal policy and public debt, and the debate over its future role. Kirchner explains how the US's status as a net oil exporter influences currency dynamics and global trade.If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, please email us at contact@economicsexplored.com  or send a voice message via https://www.speakpipe.com/economicsexplored. About Stephen KirchnerStephen Kirchner is the Senior Economist at the Business Council of Australia, the former Program Director for Trade and Investment at the United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney, and a Senior Fellow of the Fraser Institute. An expert in monetary and fiscal policy, financial markets, and trade economics, Mr. Kirchner was formerly a research fellow at Australia's Centre for Independent Studies, an economist with Action Economics, LLC and a former director of economic research with Standard & Poor's Institutional Market Services, based in Sydney and Singapore. He has also worked as an advisor to members of the Australian House of Representatives and Senate.Mr. Kirchner holds a BA (Hons) from the Australian National University, a Master of Economics (Hons) from Macquarie University, and a PhD in Economics from the University of New South Wales. He blogs at www.institutional-economics.com and is active on Twitter (@insteconomics).What's covered in EP246US dollar's global role as reserve currency, benefits, and potential challenges. (0:00)US fiscal policy and its impact on the US dollar's global role. (8:40)Monetary vs fiscal policy dominance in determining interest rates and exchange rates. (14:39)US dollar's role in global finance and its potential replacement by other currencies. (20:39)China's economy, currency, and trade agreements. (29:59)TakeawaysThe US dollar's dominant role in global finance is largely due to the unparalleled size, depth, and liquidity of US capital markets.Despite concerns about the US fiscal position, the demand for US assets remains strong, which supports the dollar's value.Other economies, like the Eurozone and China, face challenges in rivaling the US dollar due to less developed capital markets.The US becoming a net oil exporter has altered the traditional relationship between the US dollar and commodity prices.Fiscal policy in the US, while concerning, does not currently pose an immediate threat to the dollar's global dominance due to strong international demand for US assets.Links relevant to the conversationStephen's post on dollar dominance:https://stephenkirchner.substack.com/p/dollar-dominance-if-you-can-keepStephen's US Studies Centre article “The ‘reserve currency' myth: The US dollar's current and future role in the world economy”:https://www.ussc.edu.au/the-reserve-currency-myth-the-us-dollars-current-and-future-role-in-the-world-economyStephen's post on how the US dollar is now a commodity currencyhttps://stephenkirchner.substack.com/p/why-is-the-australian-dollar-so-weakLumo Coffee promotion10% of Lumo Coffee's Seriously Healthy Organic Coffee.Website: https://www.lumocoffee.com/10EXPLOREDPromo code: 10EXPLORED Full transcripts are available a few days after the episode is first published at www.economicsexplored.com.

On today's show, Craig Kelly discusses breaking Australian politics. Later, Tom Switzer discusses the political bias at the ABC. GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Craig Kelly is National Director of Pauline Hanson's One Nation. He was a Liberal Party member of the Australian House of Representatives for the electorate of Hughes from August 2010. In February 2021 Craig shifted to independent status before joining the United Australia Party later that year. He is a vocal critic of climate change measures, and his opposition to certain health mandates aligns with his strong stance on personal freedoms and anti-corruption. X: @CraigKellyPHON GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Tom Switzer is the executive director of the Centre for Independent Studies, a Sydney-based libertarian public-policy research think tank that focuses on classical liberal issues. He is a regular contributor to media and has written for major newspapers worldwide.

In this episode, Brendan Lee speaks with Trisha Jha who currently works with the Centre for Independent Studies and recently released a couple of reports titled: What is the Science of Learning? And Implementing the Science of Learning: Teacher experiences. Trisha unpacks these papers and discusses her journey into education research and the importance of focusing on what happens in the classroom. Throughout the conversation Trisha defines what the science of learning is and the difficulty in making cognitive science common knowledge.    The conversation also explores the challenges and misconceptions surrounding explicit instruction and how teachers engage with the science of learning. We also delve into what schools and systems can do to support effective implementation.    Resources mentioned: What is the Science of Learning? https://www.cis.org.au/publication/what-is-the-science-of-learning/ Implementing the Science of Learning: Teacher experiences https://www.cis.org.au/publication/implementing-the-science-of-learning-teacher-experiences/ Greg Ashman Jennifer Buckingham Five from Five Why Jaydon Can't Read: A Forum on Fixing Literacy Kevin Knight Education Endowment Foundation 24 – Jessica Del Rio on solving illiteracy in Australia Daniel Willingham: Why don't students like school Hollingsworth and Ybarra: Explicit Direct Instruction Daisy Christodoulou: 7 Myths about Education E.D. Hirsch: Why knowledge matters David Diddau and Nick Rose: What Every Teacher Needs to Know About Psychology Zac Groshell: Progressively Incorrect Anna Stokke: Chalk and Talk Ollie Lovell: ERRR Podcast You can connect with: Twitter: @themetresgained Linkedin: Trisha Jha   You can connect with Brendan: Twitter: @learnwithmrlee Facebook: @learningwithmrlee Website: learnwithlee.net   Support the Knowledge for Teachers Podcast:  https://www.patreon.com/KnowledgeforTeachersPodcast About Trisha Jha Trisha Jha is a Research Fellow in the Education program, working on projects relating to the science of learning, improvement of initial teacher education and overall school quality. Prior to rejoining CIS, Trisha had roles as a secondary teacher, including through the Teach for Australia program, in state and independent schools in regional Victoria. She has also worked as a senior policy adviser to opposition leaders in Victoria. She holds a Masters of Teaching with a specialisation in Research from Deakin University and a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from the Australian National University.  

Watch the podcast here: https://youtu.be/lYls1XLQG7s #auspol #freemarket #economics Robert Carling is a Senior Fellow at the Centre for Independent Studies. Robert is researching and writing about fiscal policy, taxation and federalism. Prior to joining the CIS, Robert was Executive Director, Economic and Fiscal at the New South Wales Treasury from 1998 to 2006. Previous positions have been with Commonwealth Treasury, the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. He holds academic qualifications in economics and finance from the London School of Economics and Political Science, Georgetown University and the University of Queensland. Are you looking for sound, thought-provoking conversations on current affairs, politics, and culture from a Classical Liberal perspective? If yes, you are in the right place. Liberalism in Question engages some of our society's most prominent researchers, political figures, and free speech advocates --finding out their views on the state of Classical Liberalism.

As Australia grapples with the ambitious challenge of constructing 1.2 million new dwellings in the next five years, we aim to answer the pressing question: Is this target attainable? We talk about the implications of this challenge, including the need to address housing pressure and determine suitable locations for new developments. Moreover, we discuss the potential impacts of immigration policies on housing demand and supply dynamics. Today's guest is Peter Tulip, Chief Economist at the Centre for Independent Studies whose expertise in housing and monetary policies, coupled with his advocacy for high-density living, underscores his credibility as a leading voice in the field, earning him the distinction of Australia's oldest YIMBY. Join us in this episode as we dissect these complex issues and brainstorm innovative solutions. Don't miss out on the opportunity to be a part of the conversation shaping Australia's housing future and urban development. Episode Highlights: 00:00 - Introduction 00:58 - Who is Peter Tulip? 01:31 - What is the goal of the National Cabinet's housing initiative? 07:18 - What are the challenges associated with this housing initiative? 12:41 - Peter's insights on the heritage aspect of rezoning 16:09 - Primary challenges faced by developers in densely populated urban areas 20:24 - How rezoning and redevelopment could potentially affect property values 27:17 - Peter's thoughts on RBA's current stance on inflation 35:58 - Considerations to take into account in determining sustainable immigration levels 40:53 - Is reducing student immigration an effective strategy to alleviate housing pressure? 42:50 - Are there tax policies that can be leveraged to incentivise increased housing supply? 46:35 - What are the potential impacts of increased housing supply on property values? 50:07 - Is there a need for an upzoning tax to fund public services and infrastructure upgrades? 55:33 - Peter Tulip's property dumbo About Our Guest: Peter Tulip has been Chief Economist at the Centre for Independent Studies since 2020. From 2011 to 2020 he was Senior Research Manager at the Reserve Bank of Australia. Before that he worked at the US Federal Reserve Board, the OECD and the Commonwealth Treasury. His research has been published in numerous international academic journals. His recent work focuses on Australian housing policy.  He has a PhD from the University of Pennsylvania. Connect with Peter Tulip: Visit their website: www.cis.org.au/experts/research-scholars/peter-tulip Follow Peter on Twitter: https://twitter.com/peter_tulip Send an email to ptulip@cis.org.au Resources: Visit our website https://www.theelephantintheroom.com.au If you have any questions or would like to be featured on our show, contact us at: The Elephant in the Room Property Podcast questions@theelephantintheroom.com.au Looking for a Sydney Buyers Agent? https://www.gooddeeds.com.au Work with Veronica: https://www.veronicamorgan.com.au Looking for a Mortgage Broker? https://www.blusk.au Work with Chris: hello@blusk.au Enjoyed the podcast? Don't miss out on what's yet to come! Hit that subscription button, spread the word and join us for more insightful discussions in real estate. Your journey starts now! Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theelephantintheroom-podcast Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/the-elephant-in-the-room-property-podcast/id1384822719 Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Ge1626dgnmK0RyKPcXjP0?si=26cde394fa854765 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Local Jindabyne businessman, Rocky Harvey, joins Ray to discuss the results of an independent brumby count. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Knowledge for Teachers Podcast, Brendan Lee speaks with Sarah Powell. Sarah is an Associate Professor in the Department of Special Education at the University of Texas at Austin. She has pretty much dedicated her whole career to researching word problems in maths. She has also contributed to a couple of papers that have recently been released for the Centre for Independent Studies and we touch on those as well.    However, the main focus is Word Problems and we go through everything from Attack Strategies, to the dangers of using keywords and delve into the world of schema instruction. If you care about helping your students improve their ability to solve word problems, then this episode is for you.  Resources mentioned: Lynn Fuchs Sarah Powell , Elizabeth M. Hughes, Corey Peltier: Myths That Undermine Maths Teaching Sarah Powell , Sarah King , Sarah Benz: Maths Practices You Can Count On: Five Research-Validated Practices in Mathematics https://www.piratemathequationquest.com/ Powell, S. R., Namkung, J. M., & Lin, X. (2022). An investigation of using keywords to solve word problems. The Elementary School Journal, 122(3), 452-473. Powell, S. R., & Fuchs, L. S. (2018). Effective word-problem instruction: Using schemas to facilitate mathematical reasoning. Teaching exceptional children, 51(1), 31-42. Free word-problem intervention is here: https://www.piratemathequationquest.com/ Here's a free math intervention course Sarah developed: https://intensiveintervention.org/training/course-content/intensive-intervention-mathematics And free teacher materials can be found here: https://mathspiral.com/ You can connect with Sarah: Twitter: @sarahpowellphd email: srpowell@utexas.edu Website: http://www.sarahpowellphd.com/   You can connect with Brendan: Twitter: @learnwithmrlee Facebook: @learningwithmrlee Website: learnwithlee.net Support the Knowledge for Teachers Podcast:  https://www.patreon.com/KnowledgeforTeachersPodcast   About Associate Professor Sarah Powell Sarah R. Powell is an Associate Professor in the Department of Special Education at the University of Texas at Austin. Her research interests include developing and testing interventions for students with mathematics difficulties, with a special emphasis on peer tutoring, word-problem solving, mathematics writing, and the symbols and vocabulary within mathematics. She was awarded the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) in 2019.

This episode examines the need for tax reform in Australia and reviews various options for overhauling the country's tax system. Simon Cowan joins host Gene Tunny from the Centre for Independent Studies to discuss issues like bracket creep, the tax system's progressivity, mining royalties, and negative gearing. They also analyse the political strategies around the stage three tax cuts and how expenditure reform, including controlling the growth of programs like the NDIS, is needed to reduce the tax burden. Cowan argues the tax system has become too reliant on income tax and higher-income individuals. Please get in touch with us with any questions, comments and suggestions by emailing us at contact@economicsexplored.com or sending a voice message via https://www.speakpipe.com/economicsexplored. About this episode's guest Simon CowanSimon Cowan is Research Director at the CIS. He is a leading commentator on policy and politics, with a regular column in the Canberra Times newspaper, frequent interviews on Sky and the ABC, and multiple appearances before parliamentary committees discussing the budget, citizenship, taxation and health policy. He has written extensively on government spending and fiscal policy, with a specific focus on welfare and superannuation policy. He earlier work focused on government industry policy, defence and regulation.What's covered in EP228Australian tax system overhaul and cost of living relief. (0:04)Tax bracket creep and its impact on income. (5:14)Tax system and progressivity. (9:44)Tax cuts and political strategy in Australia. (15:29)Tax system in Australia, income tax reliance, and potential changes. (21:13)Taxation, welfare, and the burden on working-age population. (26:02)Tax reform and its challenges in Australia. (31:03)Taxation and resource extraction in Australia. (38:05)Australian tax system and potential reforms. (45:42)Takeaways1. Australia's tax system has become overly reliant on income tax and needs to diversify its revenue sources.2. Bracket creep is a real problem that has not been adequately addressed, particularly for higher-income earners.3. Both major political parties have taken cynical, short-term positions on tax reforms that are not in the community's best interests.4. Expenditure reform, including controlling the growth of programs like the NDIS, is needed to reduce the tax burden.5. Lowering company taxes could boost business investment and economic growth in Australia.Links relevant to the conversationSimon's article on the stage 3 tax cuts:https://www.cis.org.au/commentary/opinion/labors-tax-backflip-all-the-easier-against-an-opposition-with-no-spine/AFR article (pay-walled) “Royalty hike and IR overhaul threaten critical mineral pipeline: BHP”:https://www.afr.com/policy/economy/royalty-hike-and-ir-overhaul-threaten-critical-mineral-pipeline-bhp-20231119-p5el3yQLD Government announcement on coal royalty hike:https://statements.qld.gov.au/statements/95467Grattan Institute's view on tax reform:https://grattan.edu.au/news/thats-not-tax-reform-this-would-be-tax-reform/Thanks to Obsidian Productions for mixing the episode and to the show's sponsor, Gene's consultancy business www.adepteconomics.com.au. Full transcripts are available a few days after the episode is first published at www.economicsexplored.com.

What is it that motivates students to study? A few lucky people may genuinely enjoy the process of memorising facts and preparing for exams, but this is probably rare. For most people studying requires effort and despite the high stakes, the reward of good exam results (or fear of bad ones) in the distant future is not enough of a motivation when there are far more exciting and immediately rewarding things to do instead. So this week we consider how we can motivate students to engage in independent study by bringing in short term, tangible rewards. If you want to learn more about planning the link I mention is here: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/epdf/10.1177/237946151500100205

GUEST OVERVIEW: Andrew Blyth is the inaugural John Howard Fellow at the Centre for Independent Studies in Sydney. He was a chief of staff and senior adviser in the Howard Government. He is a lecturer in ideals, power, and politics at UNSW Canberra at the Australian Defence Force Academy where he is also undertaking a doctorate in public leadership focusing on think tanks. He has contributed to several volumes analysing the four Howard governments while helping to build the John Howard Prime Ministerial Library and Exhibition at Old Parliament House. Along with his book, John Howard: From the Pavilion - Shaping the Ascent to Power (2023) he is editing another book on the Howard era, titled, The Art of Crisis Management: The Howard Government Experience, 1996-2007. Andrew is a Fulbright Scholar in Australian-United States Alliance Studies where he completed his postgraduate degree in business at the University of Texas at Austin. He is originally from Adelaide and proudly supports Port Adelaide Power.

John spoke to Dr. David Spergel while he was on a train, audio not great but it's a cell phone on a train, after the NASA press conference to present the NASA UAP report. How will NASA study the UAP issue? https://www.nasa.gov/press-release/update-nasa-shares-uap-independent-study-report-names-director

Ben and Nathan weigh the pros and cons of attending live LSAT classes versus studying independently. Read more on our website!Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments.Watch this episode on YouTube.

What if you could re-imagine schooling to be student-centered? Build from the ground up?  That's what Connect Academy did when it was given carte blanche to re-imagine schooling for students in the Poway District.  It re-imagined: How we organize learning experiences, by making them interdisciplinary, and community focused.   How we organize learners, by making classes mixed grade level, and inclusive of all abilities.  How we organize the school day, by creating extended blocks of time, and project-based opportunities.  How we CONNECT students, by connecting them meaningfully in daily advisories, and homerooms.  Connect Academy isn't some fancy prep school built for elite families that live in the Hollywood Hills; it's a public, inclusive school built for kids of all backgrounds, nationalities, and socio-economic status.  Learn more about their journey from learning experience designers/teachers Joe Gizzo and Karen Rogers, and you can build in these student-centered elements in your classroom or school.   Learn more about Connect Academy: https://connectacademy.powayusd.com/ , Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/Connect_PUSD, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connect_academy_pusd/ & https://www.instagram.com/naturaldesigners/  Connect with Karen: LinkedIn, Twitter (X), Personal Site: https://sites.google.com/powayusd.com/karen-elaine/home  Karen's Bio: Karen Elaine Rogers is a visionary who focuses on big picture and deeper purpose. Having directed multiple early childhood centers, started or revamped children's education programs, and pastoring a large and growing non-profit for families, she also fostered and then adopted many children in the first 20 years of her career. As an outside the box thinker who thrives in flexibility and clear purpose, KarenElaine has spent the last 10 years in public education. Focused on behavior modification and music therapy in her time in special education, she then piloted a project and brain based TK/K program in one of Poway Unified School District's Title 1 schools, and then helped launch the district's first hybrid Independent Study school while recently being awarded as Teacher of the Year. Strategizing tasks by building teams & investing in those closest to her, KarenElaine leads with empathy and focuses on team strengths. Her creative and innovative mind is constantly impassioned to dream, collaborate or share. Possessing a way with words, her ability to weave a great story, articulate vision, and influence an audience are what inspires. She aims to transform education & be part of life's most exciting pursuits with women, children and families while living simply with nature! Joe's Bio: Joe Gizzo has been a teacher in Poway Unified School District for 24 years. He teaches middle school digital arts and computer science at Connect Academy, PUSD's innovative, hybrid school. Joe strives to build empathy in students to help to create a school culture where everyone is welcomed, valued, and respected. Joe's students have won many awards, including Digital Art awards from the SD County Fair and Museum of Photographic Arts, Jostens yearbook awards, Outstanding Activities and Leadership Program awards, and the California Association of Student Leaders Service Award. Joe's awards include the Bob Burton Spirit Award, Area G Service Award, SD County Fair Teacher of the Year, School & District Teacher of the Year, honored as one of San Diego County's top Teachers, Teen Ink's Educator of the Year, and California's designee for the Warren Shull Award. What is truly remarkable is Joe has accomplished all he has while battling a rare & incurable auto-immune disease. His story is truly inspirational for students and teachers alike.    

We have a repeat guest on Highest Aspirations today. I first talked with Dr. Joanna Dreby and some of her students back in March of 2022. We discussed the challenges that US-born children of immigrants face in school, family, and social environments. The two episodes we did were really eye-opening for me and many of our listeners. Joanna and one of the students we profiled in the series - Falmari Rojas-Barrios - will be joining us at our upcoming IMPACT conference to talk more about this topic, but we also decided to put this episode together around some of the other work Joanna and her team are doing at the University of Albany. Dr. Eric Macias has been an integral part of this work, and he joins us in this interview to make connections between what they are doing with undergraduate students and how we might be able to apply their learnings to K-12 settings as well.  We dig into an impactful independent study experience they designed at the University of Albany to facilitate meaningful discussions among undergraduate students on immigration, the strategies they used to create a conducive environment for sharing personal migration stories, how K-12 educators can create inclusive and supportive environments for students to share their immigration experiences, and much more.  As always, thanks for listening to Highest Aspirations and please enjoy our conversation with Dr. Joanna Dreby and Dr. Eric Macias.  , and visit our EL Community blog for additional episode takeaways and a library of free resources for educators of multilingual learners. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/highest-aspirations/message

Deputy General Counsel at First Liberty Institute, Justin Butterfield, gave information relative to an independent study program of a California charter school, where parents can choose curricula to be studied, as long as it does not contain religious content or is produced by a religious publisher. The First Liberty website is firstliberty.org. 

Deputy General Counsel at First Liberty Institute, Justin Butterfield, gave information relative to an independent study program of a California charter school, where parents can choose curricula to be studied, as long as it does not contain religious content or is produced by a religious publisher. The First Liberty website is firstliberty.org. 

If you have a teen who is preparing for or thinking about applying to college, you are likely aware that some colleges and universities are test optional or even test blind when it comes to ACTs and SATs. But what does that mean? Should students with learning differences, test anxiety, or struggles with test-taking in general take these tests? Annika Guy is the Director of Independent Study/Homeschool and SAT/ACT programming at Hayutin Education and a valued ChildNEXUS member. And while they know so much about test-optional and test-blind colleges and universities, they are here to tell us that it is a constantly changing landscape. We've definitely entered a new era of college acceptance processes and even the tests themselves have gone through some evolution over the last several years. So if you and your teen are considering colleges, we now need to answer the question: to test or not to test?   Show Notes: [2:42] - So much has changed in the last few years and it continues to evolve very quickly. [3:49] - There is a lot of conflicting information and opinions when it comes to testing and college prep. This makes the decision to test that much harder. [4:59] - It can be very frustrating to go through testing and then learn that the university or college doesn't require it. [5:38] - Test-optional means that schools will not require test scores to be submitted when applying, but will look them over if submitted. [7:21] - Test blind means that schools don't even look at test scores at all even if you submit them. [9:08] - A big concern for students and parents is that learning differences and test-taking difficulties result in scores that don't reflect a student's ability and potential. [11:24] - Although it can be confusing, it is ultimately a good thing that there are test-optional and test blind schools. [13:10] - Testing companies are beginning to shift their thinking around the necessity and accuracy of test scores. [14:43] - The SAT has gone through a lot of changes in the last ten years. Now it is a much shorter test and is provided digitally. [17:53] - There are some things that can be put into a test-prep plan including practice tests and test-prep tutors. [21:24] - Hayutin Education is very transparent about the murky waters of testing and test prep. They help students navigate this decision. [23:19] - Homeschooled students need to test and there are other demographics that feel more pressured to test like international students and athletes. [25:01] - Test prep should not be prioritized over keeping up a GPA. [26:36] - Hayutin Education offers a number of services including test prep services, college application guidance, and academic support.   About Our Guest: Annika Guy is the Director of Independent Study/Homeschool and SAT/ACT programming at Hayutin Education. Annika joined the Hayutin administrative team in 2021 after two years on the educator team. Annika has worked with students ranging from elementary school through college in a variety of humanities-based subjects as well as math, science, executive function coaching, independent study/homeschool, and test prep. As Director of Independent Study, Annika is passionate about custom curriculum design and developing the best program for each student's unique learning style. In their role as Director of Hayutin's SAT/ACT program, Annika consults with families about the changing landscape of college admissions in the test-optional era, and what that means for students facing the question of whether or not to test.   Connect with Annika Guy: ChildNEXUS Provider Profile Hayutin Education Website   Links and Related Resources: Episode 16: The Independent Study Option with Maya Varga Episode 126: Why Self Awareness and Self Determination are Important for College Success with Elizabeth Hamblet Episode 15: From High School to College: Steps to Success for Students with Disabilities with Elizabeth Hamblet   Connect with Us: Get on our Email List Book a Consultation Get Support and Connect with a ChildNEXUS Provider Check out some amazing schools for incredible students   The Diverse Thinking Different Learning podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or legal advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Additionally, the views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are not considered treatment and do not necessarily reflect those of ChildNEXUS, Inc or the host, Dr. Karen Wilson.

This week let's talk about a unique masters program - and the one I did - The Bread Loaf School of English. Quick Details: Summer Program out of Middlebury College M.A. In English, but almost all participants are teachers, so there's a teaching angle! Campuses in Vermont, Oxford (England), and California Unique Classes and Activities (Opera, "Discovering the Imagination," and my Independent Study on Travel writing were three of my personal favorites...) Learn more here: The Bread Loaf School of English   Go Further:  Explore alllll the Episodes of The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast. Join our community, Creative High School English, on Facebook. Come hang out on Instagram.  Enjoying the podcast? Please consider sharing it with a friend, snagging a screenshot to share on the ‘gram, or tapping those ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ to help others discover the show. Thank you!   

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On episode 18 of SOMEWHERE IN THE LIVESTREAM, Ryan is back home from traveling to GO LIVE once again with the latest UFO news, including:- Reactions to NASA's Independent Study on UFOs Broadcast- Could Jeremy Corbell's UFO Image Leaks be Classified?- Galileo Project Has Papers Peer Reviewed and Published- Advocacy Group Forms to Support Pilots who Report UFOs- Christopher Mellon Goes All In on UFO Crash Retrieval ProgramsSign the Australian UAP Petition at: https://www.aph.gov.au/e-petitions/petition/EN5115Order Ryan's new book: https://a.co/d/4KNQnM4Patreon: www.patreon.com/somewhereskiesWebsite: www.somewhereintheskies.comYouTube Channel: CLICK HEREBook your Cameo video with Ryan at: https://bit.ly/3kwz3DOOfficial Store: CLICK HEREBuy Somewhere in the Skies coffee! Use promo code: SOMEWHERESKIES10 to get 10% off your order: https://bit.ly/3rmXuapOrder Ryan's older book: https://amzn.to/3PmydYCEmail Ryan directly at: Ryan.Sprague51@gmail.comTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ryansprague51Twitter: @SomewhereSkiesInstagram: @SomewhereSkiesPodRead Ryan's Articles by CLICKING HEREOpening Theme Song, "Ephemeral Reign" by Per KiilstofteCopyright © 2023 Ryan Sprague. All rights reserved.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/somewhere-in-the-skies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.