Podcasts about isbe

In this episode, Dr. Tony Sanders, Illinois' State Superintendent, discusses how ​the Illinois State Board of Education is engaging stakeholders in the redesign of its system of assessment, accountability and statewide support. ISBE is currently conducting a Listening Tour to gather feedback. Click here to view dates and locations.

Our host, Stephanie Pearson, sits down with Kennedy Middle School Principal, Kourtni Gray to discuss the schools improved scores and their unique challenges.

Host, Stephanie Pearson, rolls out the red carpet for Rolling Green Principal, Amy Powell, as they discuss the success and growth at Amy's school.

Our host, Stephanie Pearson, sits down with Loree Leathers to discuss her success and improvement at the STEAM Academy at Haskell.

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Earl Dotson Jr. sits down with Marshall Elementary Principal, Sidney Graves, to discuss her school's improved ISBE scores and the misconceptions around the gifted program. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rps205-communications/message

Earl Dotson Jr. sits down with Cherry Valley Elementary Principal, Carolyn Timm, to discuss her school's improving ISBE scores and how the changes have impacted her students. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rps205-communications/message

Unedited conversation with District 115 Superintendent Matt Montgomery and School Board President John Noble regarding the latest issues at Lake Forest High School Join host Pete Jansons and co-host Joe Weiss in a thought-provoking episode of "Lake Forest Unfiltered," where we delve into a recent incident that has sparked discussions across our community. This episode brings to light the complexities and challenges faced by our educational system and community leaders: Featuring: Matt Montgomery, Superintendent

Join Earl Dotson Jr. as he sits down with Maria Montessori Principal, Candice Collins, to discuss the school's teaching philosophy and how they have worked to improve their ISBE scores. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rps205-communications/message

Recently, the U.S. Department of Education expanded school-level reporting requirements by mandating that all states participate in the School-Level Finance Survey (SLFS). In this episode, we talk to Luke Corry at ISBE about everything superintendents and school business officials need to know about the new financial reporting requirement.

Please join us for “Neither Comprehension or Learning Can Take Place in an Atmosphere of Anxiety” with Linda Cervenka, Michele Ricamato, and Deanna Tyrpak. Linda, Michele, and Deanna are the co-founders of Soaring Eagle Academy, a not-for-profit ISBE-approved therapeutic day school serving students 3 to 22 years of age with autism and related disorders. Linda Cervenka is a licensed speech-language pathologist.  At Soaring Eagle Academy, Linda is a Trainer/Expert Clinician focusing on teaching, facilitating, and supporting children during a crisis. Linda believes in preventative and proactive practice and supporting a culture within the school environment that views a child's actions within a developmental framework. Additionally, she has a private practice near Chicago, IL. Michele Ricamato is a licensed speech and language pathologist who works primarily with children diagnosed on the autistic spectrum. Michele's expertise is in developmental language models and supports curriculum adaptation to support students' ability to make meaning through learning.  In addition, she has a private practice in the western suburbs of Chicago.Deanna Tyrpak is a licensed speech-language pathologist and serves as the executive director and board president at Soaring Eagle Academy.  Deanna is also a parent of an adult daughter with autism and leads her individualized programming in the community.Support the show

Ryan Wamser and Matt Weld from Regional Office of Education 40 are leaders in the world of school Social-Emotional Learning, or SEL. Together, they staff the Area 5 SEL Hub in Southwestern Illinois – one of seven regional hubs that offer professional development to local teachers and school administrators on trauma-informed practices and all things SEL.By far the most popular workshop they offer is “Leadership Lessons from the Lasso Way.” The duo uses the hit Apple TV comedy Ted Lasso as inspiration to discuss what it means to lead a team -- or a classroom -- while prioritizing the mental health of both the team and the leaders. They spoke with guest host Lindsay Record, who leads ISBE's public relations efforts focused on Illinois pandemic recovery efforts. To get connected with your SEL Hubs, visit https://isbe.net/selhubs.Our theme music is by José Rivera.

Some school districts in Illinois have started to source food for breakfast and lunch meals from local farmers and have resurrected scratch cooking. Connie Crawley, Food Service Director for Lincoln School District 27, shares details on how and why her kitchens have made the transition. Chef Greg Christian, who owns and operates Beyond Green Partners in Chicago, provides details on how he and his company make it happen every day and how they help districts and schools use more locally grown food and reduce waste.

IASA has expanded our team to launch IASA Compliance Plus, a pilot program for the 2023-24 school year designed to help districts save time on compliance matters. In this episode, hear from IASA Executive Director Dr. Brent Clark, IASA General Counsel and the two people picked to facilitate this initiative, Cheryl Graff and Robert Wolfe. Cheryl is a retired regional superintendent and Robert retired after serving as Chief Financial Officer of ISBE. Visit the IASA website to learn more and apply.

Illinois State Superintendent Dr. Tony Sanders joins IASA for a quick podcast about ISBE extending the application deadline for the Early Childhood Block Grant to June 30. Also, we ask Dr. Sanders about his new leadership team and the role they will fill.

CEP is an alternative to collecting, approving, and verifying household eligibility applications for free and reduced price eligible​ students in high poverty local educational agencies (LEAs) for schools participating in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs.​ In this episode, IASA speaks to Roxanne Ramage, ISBE's Nutrition Principal Consultant, about the advantages the federal program offers to school districts. More information about CEP can be found at https://www.isbe.net/cep or requested via email at cnp@isbe.net​

Becky Walsh is a comedian and author and was a thought-leader for spirituality, back in the day as a Radio Presenter on LBC. Strap in for a rollercoaster of an episode, as we converse about brand, psychology and neuroscience with a huge smattering of unintentional comedy. We also talk about Becky trying to get an intellectual-date with Simon Sinek and some important tips for life and business. Topics:SEE Monster - Unboxed FestivalBranding and EventsAccessibilityCommunity EngagementListen out for the name-drops!Comedy Show about BurnoutStage managementHuman PsychologyCultural ConnectionsSimon Sinek is single?!IntuitionNeuroscienceNeurodiversityGut Health and Mental Health'Psychic' Future PredictionsThought-leaderSpirituality into mainstream mediaChallenging people'If you're busy, talk faster' TOP TIPS:Be playful - take yourself less seriouslyBe present with what isBe of service and share with joy Becky: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beckywalsh/https://www.instagram.com/standupintuitive/https://beckywalsh.com/ SEE Monster: https://seemonster.co.uk/NEWSUBSTANCE: https://newsubstance.co.uk/ Lou: https://www.instagram.com/lou.temlett/LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisetemlett/INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lou.temlett/THREADS: https://www.threads.net/@lou.temlett LOUTECH Connect: https://loutech.co.uk/connect/ MUSIC CREDIT:ARTIST: Maleki Ram | ALBUM: The Ghost at the End of the World | TRACK: The Rushhttps://music.apple.com/gb/album/the-rush/1098113666?i=1098113677 This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The ISBE 2023 Teacher of the Year joined The 21st to talk about her role at the school, the changing perceptions of the role of teachers, and more.

#pruebeidler #kimfoxx #lakeforestillinois #lakeforestpodcast #Lakecountygazette In backing Foxx, Lightfoot, Lake Forest Mayoral hopeful Beidler was also boosting daughter-in-law's career By LGIS News Service Mar 4, 2023 Lake Forest Mayoral candidate Prudence Beidler made campaign donations to Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx and Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot as her daughter-in-law worked in high level positions for both offices. That's according to an analysis of public employment and Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE) records. Deborah E. Witzburg-Beidler, 39, worked as an Assistant State's Attorney for Cook County from 2008 to 2016 before leaving to join the Chicago Mayor Inspector General's office. In Fall 2015, Beidler made a maximum, $5,400 donation to Foxx's first campaign for Cook County State's Attorney 2015, while her daughter-in-law worked for the office, ISBE records show. Her husband, Frank, also donated $1,000 to Foxx that fall. A former assistant state's attorney herself who rose to the role of supervisor, Foxx and Witzburg-Beidler worked together for five years, from 2008 - 2013, county records show. ISBE records show Beidler has been a longtime backer of Foxx-sponsor, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, donating to her campaign 14 times for a total of $9,500. Preckwinkle hired Foxx as her “Chief of Staff” before positioning her to challenge then-incumbent Anita Alvarez for Cook County State's Attorney in 2016. Six promotions Witzburg-Beidler joined then-Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel in May 2016 as an assistant inspector general and stayed on when Lightfoot won election three years later. Her mother-in-law has been a campaign supporter of both Chicago mayors. Beidler made campaign donations to Emanuel in 2011 and 2013, totaling $2,500. She backed Lightfoot in Feb. 2019 with $1,000, and then, after she assumed office, gave her $1,000 again in June 2019. According to her LinkedIn page, two months later, Lightfoot promoted Witzburg-Beidler to “acting deputy general counsel for public safety.” Lightfoot promoted her three more times, naming her as the city's Inspector General in March 2022. Last month in an email to supporters, Beidler explained that she made donations to Foxx and Lightfoot because she thought they could "reduce the rate of crime in Chicago." She didn't mention her daughter-in-law's work with either office. "My son, his wife, and their two daughters are Chicago residents. In recent years, my husband and I have become increasingly concerned about their safety and I had hoped that candidates I supported might be able to help reduce the rate of crime in Chicago," Beidler wrote. Beidler is the only Lake Forest resident who has donated for Foxx; she is one of 12 who have backed Lightfoot. Deborah and Jay married in Boston in 2007. They met while attending Brown University in Providence, R.I. Witzburg-Beidler attended Northwestern University Law School in Chicago. Beidler, 77, is challenging Lake Forest Caucus-endorsed Dr. Stanford R. "Randy Tack," 64, in the race for mayor. Election Day is Tues. April 4. Full Article here: https://lakecountygazette.com/stories/640007726-in-backing-foxx-lightfoot-lake-forest-mayoral-hopeful-beidler-was-also-boosting-daughter-in-law-s-career --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lakeforestpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lakeforestpodcast/support

This episode features two guests: Chanice Artis is a Project Coordinator for Valley View Schools, and previously taught middle school language arts in Romeoville and Bolingbrook.Italy Wallace is an instructional technology coach, certified by both Apple and Google, for Lincolnshire School District 103. She previously taught elementary and served as an assistant principal in Joliet.But this conversation focuses on their work for ISBE and TeachPlus, where both Italy and Chanice facilitate Affinity Groups for educators of color.If you've been wondering why we need Affinity Groups, or how educators benefit from these meetings, this conversation will answer those questions and more.You can learn more about our Affinity Groups here.Our theme music is by José Rivera.

TIMESTAMPS(03:36) The 1-hour Rule(08:01) The Scale-up modes in startups(10:00) Implementing the 1-hour rule(14:55) Having a better perspective with everyone's ideas(16:00) What you are excited about versus what the users might want(20:19) Launch fast and learn quickly(25:25) Have an action-oriented mindset(27:00) Put yourself in your buyer's shoesGUEST BACKGROUNDNitesh Banta believes technology is a force to be reckoned with, which drove him to co-found B12, a human-assisted AI that builds your website in 60 seconds. He completely swapped the business and company strategy from self-serve to enterprise and built a marketing team and strategy from the ground up.MAIN INSIGHTUsing the 1-hour rule that Nitesh implemented at B12 helps you and your team to be more productiveKEY TAKEAWAYSFor early-stage companies, it is important to focus on the phase of learning and validating their ideasThe 1-hour rule gives you real-time feedback from your users/customersGive everyone on your team the opportunity to share ideasTalk and observe the behavior of your users to know what their preferred platform isBe clear on the process and try to understand what the output looks like with that process. It's more important to have the mindset (putting yourself in your buyer's shoes) than the process to follow PRACTICAL STEPSBrainstorm to figure out the intersection between what you are excited about versus what the users might want.Think about how you could get started with that idea and test it within an hour (or the quickest possible version of the idea)Jump in and do it - see what happensTIPS FOR SUCCESSLaunch fast and iterate quickly based on your user feedback. You don't need a lot of time to get user feedback.MORE FROM B12B12 is the all-in-one platform to help your business more easily attract, win, and serve clients online. Learn more at b12.io

Champaign Unit 4 schools hold redistricting meetings, ISBE launches program to retain teachers of color, Journey announces Champaign stop on tour, Champaign county early voting numbers released and Spurlock Museum's quinceanera exhibit celebrates Latinx culture. Hosted by Daniel Villarreal Stories by Mac Dudley, Lillie Salas, Tara Mobasher, Husna Hussaini and Kaitlyn Devitt Music by Boxout

What are the behaviors great leaders demonstrate?  How can you develop these behaviors?What value does being a great leader bring to an organization?In this episode, we discuss:How to know whether or not you should be a leaderThe 3 things all great leaders do regardless of where they're leading Behaviors great leaders demonstrate in each of the 3 areasSpecific things you can do to be a great leader in each of the 3 areasHow great leaders add value to groups or organizationsWhat the main function of a leader isBe sure to join the conversation in our Facebook group "INSUBORDINATE.  The podcast." https://www.facebook.com/groups/1108782543356267/Subscribe now and don't miss an episode!Until next time, stay with the program!Don't forget to download your FREE leadership ebook at https://constantod.com/getbookIntro/Outro music: "This Epic Rock Trailer" by AlexGrohl-purchased and used with permission

University service workers protest for a new contract, Illinois ComEd customers are to receive refunds, the ISBE announced additional funding for early childhood education, and the Fighting Illini football team announced its team captains. Hosted by Madison Holcomb Stories by Laszlo Richard Toth, Daniel Villarreal, Emily Crawford, and Jackson Janes Music by Boxout

Join us for a COVID update where we discuss current IDPH and ISBE guidance, executive orders and more, and what it all means for your school communities. With the 2022-2023 school year right around the corner, Franczek attorneys Shelli Anderson, Nicki Bazer, Amy Kosanovich Dickerson, and Jennifer Smith will review the legal landscape on COVID that schools will have to navigate and address critical questions top of mind for school administrators. Among other topics, we will discuss the updated testing guidance recently issued by ISBE and IDPH and Governor Pritzker's recent Executive Order extending the testing requirement for unvaccinated staff. With the order extended only until July 24 and additional questions looming, we expect additional clarity and further guidance in the weeks to come, and will discuss all of this and more.

July 20, 2022 - Dan Oakes and Mike Curry of DPS 61 joined Byers & Co to talk about the status of the potential new school in Lincoln Park after ISBE's approval of the proposed grant was put on hold. Listen to the podcast now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Days before announcing our 2022 Teacher of the Year, we asked Justin Johnson, our 2021 Teacher of the Year, to tell us what he learned, what he missed, what advice he has for the next Teacher of the Year -- and what advice he has for ISBE, as we work to retain and sustain teachers of color.Our theme music is by José Rivera.

Is the substitute shortage going to improve? What's the latest on school construction and paid administrative relief? And is it true that school administrators might not have to fill out as many redundant reports with ISBE? Those questions and more will be answered on this episode of the IASA Podcast, sponsored by American Fidelity.

The Senate passed a bill to make Daylight Saving Time permanent, ISU approved an engineering school, ISBE announced grants to Illinois schools to support mental health, an Illinois law made changes to sports betting, and a Champaign daycare is using masks to prevent RSV among children. Hosted by Madison Holcomb Stories by Nathalie Murillo, Anne McKeown, Daniel Villarreal, Laszlo Toth, and Tara Mobasher Music by Boxout

Join our regular COVID-19 panel of Franczek attorneys, including Nicki Bazer, Jennifer Smith, and Kendra Yoch as we discuss the latest information that schools need to know surrounding the Executive Order and updated ISBE and IDPH guidance. We discuss the new shortened timeframes for exclusion as well as updates on face coverings, test-to-stay, and temporary school closures, among other key topics. As always, send us any COVID-related questions or topics you'd like us to discuss.

This episode will feature school districts with district- and school-level diversity and equity leadership teams, led by teachers and administrators throughout the district community. We are excited to welcome Mr. Tony Medina, Principal at Palatine High School in Township High School District 211; Dr. Rob Lang, Assistant Superintendent for Staff Services at Community High School District 99; Dr. Shawn Messmer, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Innovation at Maine Township High School District 207, and Franczek Partner Michael Hernandez. Kendra Yoch and Amy Dickerson serve as moderators as we discuss the models utilized at each of our speakers' districts; strategies for engaging a variety of stakeholders; maintaining strong leadership, momentum, and continuity; and legal considerations for decentralized models. We also take a closer look at the equity goals contained in ISBE's 2020-2023 strategic plan, including the plan for incorporating an Equity Journey Continuum tool into each district's public report card by the 2022 reporting year. 

This is part 5 of the One God Over All class. Last time we looked at what Jesus taught about God. Although this class is called “One God Over All,” it’s also important for us to talk about Jesus. If the Father alone is the one God over all, then what does that mean about Read more about 415 One God 5: Jesus, God’s Messiah[…]

 The fight between Chicago's police force and Mayor Lori Lightfoot deepens. Then, Greg Bishop, reporter for The Center Square, joins Shaun to talk about a judge who reinstated two schools punished by ISBE. Plus, Scott Horton, author of "Enough Already: Time to End the War on Terrorism" and host of The Scott Horton Show discusses the legacy of Colin Powell and what's next for the Military Industrial Complex.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our regular COVID-19 webinar panel of Franczek attorneys, including Nicki Bazer, Amy Dickerson, Dana Fattore Crumley, and Kendra Yoch continue discussing updates on the latest information that schools need to know surrounding recent ISBE and IDPH guidance issued 9/21/21. In this episode, we discuss the recent executive orders, emergency regulations, vaccines, close contacts, school exclusions, and more. 

Senator John Curran (41st District) joins John Williams to explain the problems with the Illinois State Board of Education punishing schools for violating the mask mandate.

In this episode of In the Spotlight, Jeanne and Kathleen discuss Political WIll: The will continue to bring the battle for commonsense to school boards; The will to stand up for reason in the face of the state's powerful special interests on a new energy deal; the will to defy a narrative to protect your city; and the will to stand up against the woke ideologies that seek to undermine the documents that unite us. They also talk with Parkview Christian Academy President Jed Davis about the school's courageous decision to enter into a David v. Goliath battle against ISBE over Governor Pritzker's mask mandate.

In this episode, Jeanne and Kathleen discuss the on going disaster in Afghanistan; a recent local school board meeting at which the police were involved; IL School Districts on probation from non-compliance; Tom Devore weighs in on what school districts can do about it; and a new report reveals the total failure of ISBE

A private K-12 school that announced a mask-optional policy for a return to class had been sanctioned by the Illinois State Board of Education. ISBE says schools must require, not recommend, masks in schools. Amid concerns of COVID-19, Timothy Christian Schools in Elmhurst made the mask-optional announcement this week through a video from Superintendent Matthew Davidson. “It's just worth noting that the issue of masks in schools is still categorically a recommendation, not a requirement from the [U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention],” Davidson said. ISBE sent a letter to the district rescinding its nonpublic school recognition. That means high school diplomas won't be recognized, children can't compete in organized sports and the school can't receive Invest In Kids scholarship funds. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/illinois-in-focus/support

Our regular COVID-19 webinar panel of Franczek attorneys, including Shelli Anderson, Nicki Bazer, Dana Fattore Crumley, Jennifer Smith, and Kendra Yoch will be back July 14 to provide an update on the latest information that schools need to know for reopening safely in Fall 2021. We know districts are working hard to prepare for the upcoming school year and digest the new guidance from the CDC, IDPH, and ISBE. In this episode, we'll discuss the latest guidance and what it means for districts related to masking, physical distancing, quarantining, remote learning, the impact of student and staff vaccination status, and more. 

Medicine Woman Protecting The Wild Heart Protect the wild and precious heart Hold the duality of life and death tenderlyIn open hands It is the wild unfolding presence of what isBe ready to lift and let her fly

Stanowa Rada Edukacji (Illinois State Board of Education, ISBE) przyjęła jednogłośnie uchwałę, która wymagać będzie od szkół zapewnienia stacjonarnego nauczania w pełnym wymiarze godzin. Przepis przyjęto mimo próśb rodziców, którzy chcieli możliwości nauczania zdalnego dla niezaszczepionych uczniów. Z Katarzyną Korzą rozmawia Joanna Trzos.  Podcast "Dziennika Związkowego"powstaje we współpracy z radiem WPNA 103.1 FM  

Today Tienie looks at some Bible Study apps. Bible by YouVersion, Bible.is by Faith comes by Hearing, Through The Word, Nave's Topical Bible, ISBE: all of which are available on the Play Store. Find us online at www.encmedia.co.za, on Facebook www.facebook.com/encouragementmedia or email us at info@encmedia.co.za

Lord will Save brings us back to #Isaiah himself. For the #prophets name in Latin is Esaias and Isaias. According to ISBE, just as we find just like Joshua means "#Yahweh Saves or Yahweh is #salvation or salvation of Yahweh" so too does Isaiah's name. There is no clearer message both to Israel today and believers today that trust in #YeshuaHaMassiach [Jesus Christ] as their savior. The truth is clear, the Lord knows those who are his and those who are not. While #Israel fell away and got into trouble; the Lord worked to #redeem Israel and deliver them from their enemies. So too today, #Christians can look to the #God of our #salvation, even our Father who gave us his only #begottenSon #JesusChrist for our redemption. The stark reality there are those who are righteous through the Savior and our God and those who are not. His arms are open to all who will come, but one day His #judgment will arrive. Isaiah brings to the table much more relation #prophecy to us today than many may believe. Main Keywords: Lordwillsave, Isaiah, Prophecy, Grace, Time, Trouble, work-of-righteousness, Judgment-vanity, Lords-Vineyard, Watchman-declares, House-of-Jacob, Christian-Faith, JesusChrist, Yeshua, Hashtags for show: #LordwillSave, #FeartheLord, #Grace, #Time, #Trouble, #work-of-righteousness, #Warnradio, #Isaiah, #Watchman-declares, #Judgment, #Christian-Faith, #Messianic #JesusChrist, #Yeshua, #Prophecies , #Christian-teaching, --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wibr-visions/support

Lord will Save brings into the conclusion of chapter 33 of Isaiah. This also introduces us to the next two chapters. For if any theme existed here in chapter 33, it is this. There are enemies of the Lord and His people. The Lord works to deliver his people, justify them, bring them to him; all the while bringing down the powers of wickedness. No matter the level of evil you face today and continue to fight; there is one who is the Judge. He is coming soon. Isaiah reminds us the faithfulness of the Lord with Judah. He never failed these children of the promise to Abraham. They may have left him, but he never chose to leave them. If they were found in Him, he was there to deliver. A message for us today as believers in Yeshua [Jesus Christ]. Lord will Save brings us back to #Isaiah himself. For the #prophets name in Latin is Esaias and Isaias. According to ISBE, just as we find just like Joshua means "#Yahweh Saves or Yahweh is #salvation or salvation of Yahweh" so too does Isaiah's name. There is no clearer message both to Israel today and believers today that trust in #YeshuaHaMassiach [Jesus Christ] as their savior. The truth is clear, the Lord knows those who are his and those who are not. While #Israel fell away and got into trouble; the Lord worked to #redeem Israel and deliver them from their enemies. So too today, #Christians can look to the #God of our #salvation, even our Father who gave us his only #begottenSon #JesusChrist for our redemption. Go https://linktr.ee/warnradio more info Books from the Watchman Dana G Smith go to his website http://www.DanaGlennSmith.com

The Illinois State Board of Education has approved the proposed “Culturally Responsive Teaching and Leading Standards” amendment, and on February 16, JCAR (Illinois' Joint Committee on Administrative Rules) will vote on its ratification. Dr. Eric Wallace joins Monte Larrick to explain why adopting these “standards” will shift the focus from teaching foundational academics and fostering critical thinking skills to promoting Critical Race Theory and “woke” perspectives that dismiss objective truth. Additionally, they discuss how Illinois parents and taxpayers can most effectively stand against the leftist agenda of student indoctrination. After the break the conversation turns to the debunked, but still flourishing, 1619 Project; the need for Republican Party to intentionally reach out to Black voters; the criminal justice system and challenges facing law enforcement officers; the issue of racial disproportionality; and the proposed redesign of the twenty-dollar bill. Take ACTION: It is vital that the members of the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR) hear from all Illinois taxpayers. Please click HERE to send a message to this committee urging them to vote against any proposal that would mandate all Illinois teachers be indoctrinated with left-leaning “woke” beliefs. The Democratic Co-Chairman is Illinois Senator Bill Cunningham (D-Chicago). His office number is (773) 445-8128. The Republican Co-Chairman is Keith Wheeler (R-North Aurora). His office number is (630) 345-3464. More ACTION: Here is a list of all the members of JCAR, and their individual contact information. It is imperative that we respectfully contact these state lawmakers to urge them to reject these new divisive “standards” by the ISBE. Dr. Eric Wallace is the founder and president of Freedom's Journal Institute and a candidate for Township Supervisor of Rich Township in the April 6th 2021 Consolidated Election. To learn more about the election visit RTRO.org.

Our notorious Illinois lawmakers must really want to hasten the exit from Illinois public schools and the state. A woke committee created by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) concocted a partisan amendment to the ISBE teacher standards. The amendment is called “Culturally Responsive Teaching and Leading Standards”—heavy emphasis on "leading." The wokesters are trying to strengthen their iron grip on the hearts and minds of Illinois children by requiring government schools to disseminate leftist beliefs about identity politics—beliefs that derive from Critical Race Theory/Critical Theory and which inform BLM and the 1619 Project. read more

Conservative parents with kids in Illinois public schools, WAKE UP! Leftists on the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and in Springfield aren't anywhere near done with their indoctrination mandates. A new amendment to Illinois State Board of Education teacher standards has been proposed by an ISBE committee to infuse the assumptions of Critical Race Theory, identity politics, BLM, and the 1619 Project into  all teacher-training programs/education majors, 2. All Professional Education Licensing (PEL), and, thereby, 3. all public school classrooms. In an excruciatingly detailed 2,400- word document, leftists laid bare the comprehensive nature of the indoctrination they seek to mandate. These “standards” will apply to all teachers, administrators, school counselors, school psychologists, school social workers, school nurses, and speech language pathologists. Read more...

Sometimes, students need educators to connect them with advocates. Teachers are mandated reporters, duty-bound to act on suspected cases of child abuse and neglect. In this episode, hear how Child Advocacy Centers can help, in a conversation with Kim Mangiaracino, executive director at Children's Advocacy Centers of Illinois; and Julia Strehlow, Director of Education, Prevention and Policy at Chicago Children's Advocacy Center.In the second half of this episode, you will meet Molly Uhe-Edmonds, former deputy director of education at Illinois Department of Children and Family Services and now the director of the new Student Care Department at ISBE. Theme music by José Rivera.Incidental music courtesy of https://www.purple-planet.com

This month over 1000 scientists flocked to New York's Hunter College to attend the meeting of the International Society for Behavioural Ecology or ISBE. In the coming months I will be featuring interviews from researchers who attended the meeting, and this month, my first interviewee is Tom White from Macquarie university in Australia, who told me about spider he studies that is very good at attracting bees and flies. I also find out about a secret communication channel in horses, and in the Scientific Spark, I met actress and model and new student of animal behaviour, Isabella Rossellini, and asked her how she made the leap from the big screen to studying the science of behaviour. Download the MP3 Quicklinks: Tom White's twitter pageTom White's webpageCurrent Biology paper on horse communication webpageIsabella Rossellini's mammas