Podcasts about K12

Anchor Chat #21: The ‘Why' Behind the RulesIn this episode, Dr. Woods explores an essential yet often overlooked question in schools: Do students (and staff) truly understand the "why" behind the rules? Rules without context can feel restrictive—but when we explain the purpose behind them, we build trust, consistency, and a stronger school culture. Dr. Woods shares insights on how intentional communication and clarity around expectations can shift behavior and promote a more respectful learning environment.

The long-running lawsuit against the Office of Retirement Services (ORS) over superintendent compensation may be settled, but the implications are still unfolding. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Tina Kerr, Executive Director of the Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators, and Bob Schindler, attorney at Miller Johnson and legal representative in the case, to break down what the settlement means for districts. Learn what steps administrators can take now to prepare for the coming changes to superintendent retirement compensation.

  In this episode of Moms and Mysteries, we're diving into the outrageous life and legendary lies of Charles Ponzi, the man whose name is now forever linked to financial fraud. Long before Bernie Madoff or crypto bros with ring lights, Ponzi was out here in the 1920s promising 50% returns in just 45 days… and somehow, people bought it. Thank you to this week's sponsors! Elevate your fall wardrobe essentials with Quince. Go to Quince.com/moms for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.  And right now, IQBAR is offering our special podcast listeners 20% off all IQBAR products, plus get FREE shipping.  text MOMS to 64000.  Message and data rates may apply. See terms for details. Join the more than 3 million families who have chosen K12, and empower your student to reach their full potential now. ! Go to K12.com/MOMS today to find a tuition-free K12-Powered School near you and enroll now.  Check-out bonus episodes up on Spotify and Apple podcast now! Get new episodes a day early and ad free, plus chat episodes, discord access and zoom hangouts at Patreon.com/momsandmysteriespodcast .    To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/MomsandMysteriesATrueCrimePodcast.    Listen and subscribe to Melissa's other podcast, Criminality!! It's the podcast for those who love reality TV, true crime, and want to hear all the juicy stories where the two genres intersect. Subscribe and listen here: www.pod.link/criminality    Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more.      SOURCES  "Charles Ponzi - Scheme, Movie & Wife." Biography.com. Charles Ponzi - Scheme, Movie & Wife.  "Charles Ponzi | EBSCO Research Starters." EBSCO. Charles Ponzi | EBSCO Research Starters.  "Charles Ponzi's immortal financial scam : Planet Money : NPR." NPR. Charles Ponzi's scheme : Planet Money. "Ponzi Schemes | Investor.gov." Investor.gov. Ponzi Schemes | Investor.gov.  "Ponzi's Scheme: The True Story of a Financial Legend - Mitchell Zuckoff - Google Books." Google Books. https://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=RshbAA3v1kUC&oi=fnd&pg=PR11&dq=Charles+Ponzi+biography&ots=YztbTNhuie&sig=Ub0G9PJ3QpUqviwot3o5yGsNigI.

Summer Leadership RechargeIn this episode of Summer Leadership Recharge: Principal Edition, Dr. Woods is joined by Dr. Shameka Gerald, Managing Director - 2Revolutions, to discuss "Leading Through Change: Managing Transitions & Challenges." This episode offers actionable strategies and reflective prompts to building principals to lead their teams through periods of uncertainty or change, while avoiding burnout and building a culture of collective resilience. 

What if the thing you're scared to admit as a mom is the exact thing that could set you free? In this grounding, funny, and unfiltered conversation, we sit down with Cameron Rogers--mental health advocate and host of Conversations with Cam--to get real about the parts of motherhood that feel isolating, chaotic, even boring…and why saying them out loud matters more than ever.You'll walk away feeling validated, connected, and seen. From how to make real mom friends (even in the suburbs), to letting go of perfection, to embracing the wild duality of “I love my kids and I need a damn break,” this episode is a warm hug and a battle cry all in one.If you've ever felt like you were failing, this one's for you. You're not alone - and you're doing better than you think.This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Go to HIYAHEALTH.COM/BLF for 50% off of your first order of Hiya Health children's multivitamin!Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month's subscription and free shipping when you go to NUTRAFOL.COM and enter the promo code FEELINGS. Go to K12.com/BLF today to find a tuition-free K12-powered school near you and enroll today!Go to BONCHARGE.COM and use coupon code BLF to save 15%!Visit www.functionhealth.com/feelings or use gift code FEELINGS100 at sign-up to own your health. The first 1000 to join using our link get a $100 credit toward their membership.Try ZipRecruiter for FREE at ZIPRECRUITER.COM/FEELINGS! Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Time for another classic Date Night adventure episode. Timmy and I hit the streets of LA for a marathon errand run that turns into a very chaotic and very fun date night. Yes we are wearing our seatbelts. This one has it all - our classic segments, a recap of Timmy's meltdown, and the many detours that happen when you mix a date with a to-do list. We love ya! Let's Drive. This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episodeThis episode is brought to you by Ring Pop, K12 Powered Schools, Purely Elizabeth, The RealReal, Project Runway, and Function Health.Follow @RingPopOfficial on Instagram and Tiktok for more party content and inspiration so you can throw your friends and family a party that's over the top with Ring PopThere is still time to enroll for this school year! Go to K12.com/WITHWHIT today to find a tuition-free K-12 Powered School near you and enroll now.Visit PurelyElizabeth.com and use code WITHWHIT at checkout for 20% off. Taste the Obsession.The RealReal is the world's largest and most trusted resource for authenticated luxury resale. And now, get $25 off your first purchase when you go to therealreal.com/whitProject Runway is back in dramatic fashion! Project Runway - Thursdays at 10pm on Freeform, Stream on Hulu and Disney Plus. Visit www.functionhealth.com/WITHWHIT or use gift code WITHWHIT100 at sign-up to own your health. The first thousand get a $100 credit toward their membership.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Power Quote: I noticed… and I wonder…Description:Welcome to the third and final part of my interview with Elena Aguilar. Today we dive into how we can reconnect people with their sense of power – building teacher self-efficacy through reflective questions. Decades of research identifies teacher self-efficacy – the belief that what teachers do has an impact on student learning – as the bedrock for good teaching. Recent research suggest a large part of the leader's impact on student growth (which is second only to the teacher's impact) is a result of the leader's ability to build teacher self-efficacy. So, today's episode offers some essential information and techniques to unlocking teachers' potential and fulfilling your leadership purpose.Show IntroSponsor Spot 1:Being an assistant principal means that safety is a quadrant 1 activity – in your building and beyond its walls. So, when it's time for the school trip, choosing the right planning partner is absolutely critical! Kaleidoscope Adventures has been planning travel beyond expectations since 1993. The Kaleidoscope team of experts has a robust understanding of what it takes to travel with students – including safety, liability, and parent concerns. When you travel with Kaleidoscope Adventures, you can trust that your students are in good hands. If you want to learn more about Kaleidoscope Adventures, check the link in the show notes Kaleidoscope Adventures…. travel beyond expectations! Guest Bio:Elena Aguilar is a writer, leader, teacher, coach and podcaster. She is the author of eight highly acclaimed books including: The Art of Coaching, The Art of Coaching Teams, The PD Book: 7 Habits that Transform Professional Development, and the newly released Arise: The Art of Transformational Coaching. She has also been a frequent contributor to Edutopia, ASCD's Educational Leadership, and EdWeek Teacher.Elena is the founder and CEO of Bright Morning Consulting, an organization committed tohelping individuals and organizations create the conditions for transformation. She has taught tens of thousands of folks how to have conversations that build a more just and equitable world. Elena can be heard demonstrating these conversations on The Bright Morning Podcast.Elena was a guest on episodes 204 and 205, June 2024, and in Parts 1 and 2 of this series, episodes 260 and 261.Questions/Topics/PromptsElena discusses it in Arise, but as part of the ACE section, and I would love to explore the idea further. What if all I did as an AP was recognize strengths?Sponsor Spot 2:I want to thank IXL for sponsoring this podcast…Everyone talks about the power of data-driven instruction. But what does that actually look like? Look no further than IXL, the ultimate online learning and teaching platform for K to 12. IXL gives you meaningful insights that drive real progress, and research can prove it. Studies across 45 states show that schools who use IXL outperform other schools on state tests. Educators who use IXL love that they can easily see how their school is performing in real-time to make better instructional decisions. And IXL doesn't stop at just data. IXL also brings an entire ecosystem of resources for your teachers, with a complete curriculum, personalized learning plans, and so much more. It's no wonder that IXL is used in 95 of the top 100 school districts. Ready to join them? Visit ixl.com/assistant to get started.Closing questions:What part of your own leadership are you still trying to get better at?If listeners could take just one thing away from today's podcast, what would it be?Before we go, is there anything else that you'd like to share with our listeners?Where can people learn more about you and your work…Summary/wrap upToday's environment: stress as disempowerment: listening and asking questions that empower the teacher to come up with the answers.Strength based coaching (my version) centers the administrator. Get back to asking questions, even as simple as 5-minute coaching.Provocative questions: “I noticed (fact)… I wonder what belief/action…?”Beliefs and ways of being: deep, vague, and real => relationships (with self and others)Delegating so I can focus on what I'm best at (and what only I can do)Slow things down!Thank you to our sponsors!IXL: https://www.ixl.com/assistant Kaleidoscope Adventures: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-assistant-principal-podcast-kaleidoscope-adventures/Elena's links:Elena's new book: Arise: The Art of Transformational CoachingSpecials for listeners:  Pre-Order Bonuses Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elena_aguilar_writer/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elena-aguilar/Book Shop: https://bookshop.org/lists/books-by-elena-aguilar/Bright Morning: https://www.brightmorningteam.com/The Bright Morning Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bright-morning-podcast-with-elena-aguilar/id1517537206Newsletter: https://www.brightmorningteam.com/resources/newsletterFrederick's Links:Email: frederick@frederickbuskey.comWebsite: https://www.frederickbuskey.com/ LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/strategicleadershipconsulting Daily Email subscribe: https://adept-experimenter-3588.ck.page/fdf37cbf3a The Strategic Leader's Guide to Reclaiming Purpose: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CWRS2F6N?ref_=pe_93986420_774957520

We talk a lot about self-care as moms, but most of the time, the examples we're given (bubble baths, massages, solo Target runs) only scratch the surface.   The truth is, there's not one kind of self-care. There are actually several distinct forms of care we need, and they each serve a different purpose in our lives and in our motherhood. When we only reach for one type, it makes sense that we still feel burned out, even after “taking a break.” This week on the podcast, I'm joined by self-care coach Mia Hemstad, who shares her simple, powerful framework: The 4B's of Self-Care© to help us better identify what we need (and when!). You'll hear:

A nerd, a jock, a princess, a werewolf, and a gender-swapping journalist walk into 1985… This week, Jovial Jay and Shua take a nostalgic trip back to high school to celebrate the teen comedies that defined a generation on Enjoy Stuff Whether you were eating lunch in the library, building your dream girl, or skiing the K12, teen comedies in 1985 tapped into real adolescent emotions with totally tubular exaggeration. It's been 40 years since these iconic films hit theaters—so grab your Walkman, fluff your bangs, and join us as we Enjoy Teen Movies! News A coffee table made out of VHS tapes goes viral, mixing nostalgia and furniture   George Lucas highlight narrative art at SDCC   Starfleet Academy teaser drops, setting up a return to Star Trek's future   Strange New Worlds renewed for 5th and final season   H.E.R.B.I.E. and the Fantastic Four join the Avengers Campus lineup   Spinal Tap II drops a trailer—get ready to crank it to 11 again this September   RIP Tom Lehrer—brilliant satirist and mathematician   Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends What we're Enjoying Shua is fascinated by Huge* (*if true), a smart and engaging YouTube show hosted by Cleo Abram that tackles big ideas with clarity and positivity. Jay fell down a retro rabbit hole with Wild Rides (1982), a Nickelodeon doc/music special hosted by a young Matt Dillon and set to rollercoaster footage with music from The Who, Steely Dan, Hendrix, and more.     Sci-Fi Saturdays -  This week on Sci-Fi Saturdays Jay analyzes the rebooted Robocop (2014). It has a slicker suit, sharper tech, and a whole lot more Michael Keaton, but does it hold up to the original? Read Jay's full breakdown on RetroZap.com. Also check out his latest work on MCULocationScout.com including “Fantastic Four-apalooza!” and coverage of Agents of SHIELD Season 5. Plus, you can tune in to SHIELD: Case Files where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU. Enjoy Teen Movies!  1985 was a banner year for teen comedies, giving us characters we loved, related to, and sometimes cringed at. These movies didn't just entertain, they helped define Generation X adolescence. Why did these films resonate so much? Because the '80s were overflowing with disposable teen cash, hungry studios, and an army of rising stars like Michael J. Fox, Molly Ringwald, Anthony Michael Hall, John Cusack, and more. They gave us escapism, identity, and some truly quotable lines.   Did one of these movies speak to you? Did you own the soundtrack? First person that emails me with the subject line, “Two Dollars!” will get a special mention on the show.  Let us know. Come talk to us in the Discord channel or send us an email to EnjoyStuff@RetroZap.com 

In this episode, host Jethro Jones welcomes Derek Mitchell, CEO of Partners in School Innovation, to discuss the evolving role of schools post-pandemic, the importance of community partnerships, and innovative solutions to chronic challenges like truancy. Derek shares insights on leadership, the need for equity-centered school improvement, and practical strategies for principals to become transformative leaders.Hope coming out of the pandemicHoped that role that schools play would be appreciated. Schools have also made families feel less invited. Think about how to expand schools beyond their four wallsPartner with ParentsSchools aren't prepared for Truancy epidemic - See Jethro's TedX Talk about AbsenteeismPartnered with a local laundromat to put laundry in the schoolListen to the broader community. 3 reasons why adults don't do what they should to help kids learn. Skills, will, plan.How to be a transformative principal? Manage your time more strategically. 1. Plan space between things 2. Schedule blocks of time in classroomsAbout Derek MitchellDerek Mitchell has been the CEO of Partners in School Innovation since 2009. Under Derek's leadership of “Partners,” the organization has adapted to a dynamic educational landscape and grown to address an expanding need for equity-centered school improvement. Partners has joined with national funders such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, and the W. Clement & Jessie V. Stone Foundation to help educators build their capacity to serve some of the most challenged communities in the United States. Along the way, Dr. Mitchell has published reflections about Partners' work in a variety of journals and blogs such as Phi Delta Kappan, EdSource, and Leadership magazine.In addition, Derek has recently been a fellow of The Gratitude Network and is currently a fellow of the Pahara Institute. He is also a member of the board of trustees for the California Academy of Sciences and for Pitzer College.Before coming to Partners, he earned a Ph.D. in educational psychology from UCLA; served as the director of technology and student achievement for the Oakland Unified School District in California; supported district-wide reform across the country for the Stupski Foundation; and was the executive director of the Opportunity Zone in Prince George's County in Maryland. Join the Transformative Mastermind Today and work on your school, not just in it. Apply today. We're thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. IXL's comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more:Simplify and streamline technologySave teachers' timeReliably meet Tier 1 standardsImprove student performance on state assessments

How can we make phonics instruction work for every child regardless of ability or background?Today's guest, Lorna Simmons, has spent decades pursuing the answer to that question. Her journey, rooted in a deep commitment to literacy for all, has culminated in the release of Saxon Reading Foundations, which launched in June. This new program reflects years of research, classroom experience, and a relentless drive to ensure every student can become a confident reader. Lorna has developed tools and techniques that help educators meet students where they are, whether they need 15 exposures or 1500.In this episode, she explores how we can bridge the gap between phonics instruction and authentic reading success. Lorna shares practical ways to embed phonics into every subject, use controlled texts effectively, and ensure students get the exposures they need to truly master decoding. Whether you're teaching kindergarten or upper elementary, this conversation will help you unlock the power of phonics across your entire day.Lorna is in conversation with Amy Mengarelli, one of our partners with the Waymire Group and a former classroom teacher. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kimberly Garcia of the San Antonio ISD Foundation shares her strategic approach to managing social media on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.Discover how the "Circle of Storytelling" (inspired by The Lion King) enables Kimberly to reuse powerful content across multiple platforms.Learn how AI tools like ChatGPT are saving Kimberly hours—and why she thinks every school communicator should jump in.Kimberly's final social media tip will change how you approach engagement: It's time to take a look at what's resonating with your audiences and hit the new school year with what works!SPECIAL GUESTKimberly GarciaDigital Marketing CoordinatorSan Antonio Independent School District (SAISD) Foundation, TexasEmail: kgarcia10@saisd.net Website: https://www.saisdfoundation.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/saisdfoundation Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saisdfoundation LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/saisd-foundation/ USEFUL INFORMATIONSAISD NewslettersK12PRtip Blog - 20 Social Media Ideas for the First Day of School (and Back-to-School Season!)Order your copy of my book Social Media for Schools: Proven Storytelling Strategies & Ideas to Celebrate Your Students & Staff - While Keeping Your Sanity now!Interested in our membership program? Learn more here: https://socialschool4edu.com/MORE RESOURCESFree Video Training: Learn the simple secrets behind social media for K12 schools!Sign up for our free e-newsletter - click herewww.SocialSchool4EDU.com

Back in December 2024, I got an email from Tom Rademacher raving about an upcoming book from a teacher who is now a licensed counselor that read, “The thing that hooked me when I read it the first time was a whole part on teachers recognizing their own triggers to their anger and stress and learning to understand and adapt to them... but the whole thing is gorgeous.” The author was of course my guest today, Maria Munro-Schuster, and the book, which is now in print, is The Empathetic Classroom: How A Mental Health Mindset Supports Your Students – And You, which the HRP team was more than thrilled to contribute the forward:“The Empathetic Classroom provides therapeutic self-reflection activities and prompts for educators and colleagues, the psychological theories underpinning them, guidance for applying them with students, and scalable activities for classroom implementation. Maria Munro-Schuster's call to consider the mundane over measurement is essential in improving the current state of education. This proactive approach acknowledges that we are all learners and that all of humanity has something to gain from this mission. We can create school climates that are no longer so arid that a single spark or gust of wind sets everything ablaze. If we can do this we may find that the fires are more manageable and less frequent.”Order: The Empathetic Classroom (Teacher Created Materials)

This week on When Reality Hits, Brittany is joined by clinical psychologist and narcissism expert Dr. Jaime Zuckerman for one of her most vulnerable and powerful episodes yet. From love bombing and gaslighting to financial control and co-parenting with a narcissist, Dr. Z breaks down the manipulative patterns of narcissistic abuse—and how to heal from them. Brittany opens up about her very public divorce, the emotional toll behind the scenes, and how she's finally getting her sparkle back.Follow Dr. Z: @drz_psychologistPlease support the show by checking out our sponsors!Tempo: For a limited time, Tempo is offering my listeners 60% off your first box! Go to TempoMeals.com/REALITYHITSK12 Powered Schools: Go to K12.com/BRITTANY today to find a tuition-free K12-powered school near you and enrollnowCornbread: Right now, When Reality Hits listeners can save 30% on their first order! Just head to cornbreadhemp.com/REALITY and use code REALITY at checkout. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mark and Chance talk about ways to make workshops more accessible to teachers, given the limited amount of time we all have in the summertime. They talk about CESAME at Cal Poly, which works to recruit more science and math teachers for K12 education. They talk about how AI may impact modeling classrooms, including some ideas he has about how to use the power of AI to get to the physics principles, even in high school, that are usually pushed until students have 2-3 years of college math. Guest Chance Hoellwarth Chance Hoellwarth, a professor of physics at California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly), serves as the director of Cal Poly's Center for Engineering, Science, and Mathematics Education. This center's primary focus is on recruiting STEM teachers and providing support to inservice K-12 science teachers. One of their initiatives is organizing Modeling Workshops in biology, chemistry, and physics every summer. Highlights [5:24] Chance Hoellwarth "It's so much easier to edit than to pull from scratch." [26:23] Chance Hoellwarth, on letting AI do some of the complicated data analysis to let students "see" the physics: "it's about the physics. How do we get to the physics more and not all the calculations we need to do to do the physics kind of thing." Resources Download Transcript Ep 71 Transcript Links CESAME Website

CC428: This week, Lindsie and Kail are back from vacation and are tackling realities of co-parenting and back-to-school shopping. Plus, get ready for another edition of Petty Court with a wild tale of an ex-best friend and some truly bizarre dating habits. Kail and Lindsie discuss the new theories about Bryan Kohberger's motives, incel connections to potential second weapons, they dissect the chilling events and unanswered questions. Lastly, Foul Play is a classic cringe teenage story involving hiding in your boyfriend's mom's closet. Thank you to our sponsors!DraftKings: Download the DraftKings Casino app and sign up with promo code COFFEEHoney Love: Start summer off right with Honeylove. Get 20% OFF by going to honeylove.com/CoffeeRoBody: Find out if you're covered for free at Ro.Co/COFFEECONVOS. Rx only.Rocket Money: Cancel unwanted subscriptions by going to RocketMoney.com/COFFEECONVOSStride K-12: Go to K12.com/COFFEECONVOS today to find a tuition-free K12-powered school near youWayfair: Visit Wayfair.com or get the Wayfair mobile app.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Durga Suresh-Menon, PhD - Head of School: New England Innovation Academy. This is episode 776 of Teaching Learning Leading, K12, an audio podcast. Durga Suresh-Menon, Ph.D., is Head of School at New England Innovation Academy.  An energizing, dynamic and growth-minded educator with a record of inclusive leadership and passionate storytelling, Dr. Suresh-Menon joins NEIA with over two decades of collaborative higher-education experience, academic program development and a unique understanding of what makes students successful. She has a rich background in higher education, leadership, curriculum development, and academic excellence.  Before joining NEIA, she served as Dean of the School of Computing and Data Science and Dean of Graduate Education at Wentworth Institute of Technology, as well as an Associate Professor, where she led efforts to implement progressive learning strategies and interdisciplinary curriculum that promoted innovation and global awareness.  She is recognized for her work fostering a culture of growth, development and innovation, ensuring that a STEAM curriculum remains aligned with the ever-evolving technological landscape and industry demands.  Fluent in multiple languages, Dr. Suresh-Menon loves to connect with tech-minded students and parents from all backgrounds and brings a global perspective and collaborative spirit to NEIA's academic community. What an awesome conversation! So much to think about! Thanks for listening! Thanks for sharing! Before you go... You could help support this podcast by Buying Me A Coffee. Not really buying me something to drink but clicking on the link on my home page at https://stevenmiletto.com for Buy Me a Coffee or by going to this link Buy Me a Coffee. This would allow you to donate to help the show address the costs associated with producing the podcast from upgrading gear to the fees associated with producing the show. That would be cool. Thanks for thinking about it.  Hey, I've got another favor...could you share the podcast with one of your friends, colleagues, and family members? Hmmm? What do you think? Thank you! You are AWESOME! Connect and Learn More: https://neiacademy.org/ durga.suresh-menon@neiacademy.org https://www.instagram.com/hello.neia/?hl=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/durga-suresh-menon/ Length - 37:41

The chatbot boosters are looking for educators to play brand ambassador for more intrusion of so-called "AI" into the classroom. From the American Federation of Teachers' new partnership with OpenAI and Microsoft for a "national academy for AI instruction" to yet more articles extolling the alleged time-saving and future-proofing virtues of LLM-powered ed tech, the hype can feel relentless. Charles Logan joins Alex and Emily for a critical look at the latest propaganda for "AI" in the classroom.Charles Logan is a former English teacher and current PhD candidate in Learning Sciences at Northwestern University.References:Welcome to Campus. Here's Your ChatGPT.AI isn't replacing student writing – but it is reshaping itAFT to Launch National Academy for AI Instruction with Microsoft, OpenAI, Anthropic and United Federation of Teachers Also referenced:Tressie McMillan Cottom on "predatory inclusion"Daniel Greene's "The Access Doctrine"The Group Chats that Changed AmericaFresh AI Hell:Missouri AG investigating why chatbots don't like TrumpGig workers calling ICE on other undocumented gig workersTech billionaire Trump adviser Marc Andreessen says universities will ‘pay the price' for DEIUSF makes a PTSD detector...trained on childrenPeople falling in love with Replika chatbotsElon Musk thirsting over xAI anime constructCheck out future streams at on Twitch, Meanwhile, send us any AI Hell you see.Our book, 'The AI Con,' comes out in May! Pre-order now.Subscribe to our newsletter via Buttondown. Follow us!Emily Bluesky: emilymbender.bsky.social Mastodon: dair-community.social/@EmilyMBender Alex Bluesky: alexhanna.bsky.social Mastodon: dair-community.social/@alex Twitter: @alexhanna Music by Toby Menon.Artwork by Naomi Pleasure-Park. Production by Christie Taylor.

  In this episode, we dive into the bizarre and still-unsolved 1990 mail bombings that targeted two of the biggest names in televangelism — John Osteen of Lakewood Church and Pat Robertson of the Christian Broadcasting Network. We explore the rise of televangelism, the attacks that nearly claimed lives, the FBI investigation, and the internet's favorite theory about who was really behind it all.   Check-out bonus episodes up on Spotify and Apple podcast now! Get new episodes a day early and ad free, plus chat episodes, discord access and zoom hangouts at Patreon.com/momsandmysteriespodcast  Thank you to this week's sponsors! Join the more than 3 million families who have chosen K12, and empower your student to reach their full potential now. Go to K12.com/MOMS today to find a tuition-free K12-powered school near you and enroll now.  Go to Suvie.com/MOMS to get 16 free meals when you order. Save time, eat better with Suvie. Download the free Rakuten App or go to Rakuten.com to start saving today.   To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/MomsandMysteriesATrueCrimePodcast.  Listen and subscribe to Melissa's other podcast, Criminality!! It's the podcast for those who love reality TV, true crime, and want to hear all the juicy stories where the two genres intersect. Subscribe and listen here: www.pod.link/criminality    Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more.    Sources: Sources: https://www.newspapers.com/image/13287683/?terms=%22John%20Osteen%22&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/512399994/?terms=%22John%20Osteen%22&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/215935540/?terms=%22John%20Osteen%22&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/187827805/?terms=%22John%20Osteen%22&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/340452120/?terms=%22John%20Osteen%22&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/589323208/?terms=%22John%20Osteen%22&match=1 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/christian-terms/what-is-the-charismatic-movement.html https://www.newspapers.com/image/358751100/?terms=%22John%20Osteen%22&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/147479854/?terms=%22John%20Osteen%22&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/9510369/?terms=%22John%20Osteen%22&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/625715534/?terms=%22Lisa%20Osteen%22&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/900862756/?terms=%22Lisa%20Osteen%22&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/589229489/?terms=%22Lisa%20Osteen%22&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/18914268/?terms=%22Lisa%20Osteen%22&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/112402135/?terms=%22Lisa%20Osteen%22&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/790209161/?terms=%22Lisa%20Osteen%22&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/589231645/?terms=%22Lisa%20Osteen%22&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/432370107/?terms=%22Lisa%20Osteen%22&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/213171566/?terms=%22Lisa%20Osteen%22&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/14441943/?terms=%22Lisa%20Osteen%22&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/357173500/?terms=%22Lisa%20Osteen%20Comes%22 https://www.newspapers.com/image/689396144/ https://www.newspapers.com/image/422745805/?terms=%22Robert%20Robinson%22&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/235921155/?terms=%22Scott%20Scheepers%22, https://www.newspapers.com/image/235921178/?terms=%22Scott%20Scheepers%22 https://www.newspapers.com/image/13722730/?terms=%22pat%20robertson%22&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/235921638/?terms=%22Scott%20Scheepers%22&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/235915832/?terms=%22Scott%20Scheepers%22&match=1 https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/19/us/alabama-execution-walter-leroy-moody.html https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Televangelist_Bomber https://www.fbi.gov/history/famous-cases/eric-rudolph https://houstonhistorymagazine.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/lakewood.pdf https://www.joelosteen.com/our-ministry? https://www1.cbn.com/700club/pat-robertson https://www1.cbn.com/node/735 http://www.patrobertson.com/Statesman/PresidentialBidAnalyzed.asp https://www.britannica.com/topic/televangelism https://thesciencesurvey.com/features/2022/01/17/the-story-of-american-televangelism/ https://www.religion-online.org/article/the-unknown-history-of-televangelism/ Unsolved Mysteries, season 4 episode 9

Do your kids shut down when you try to talk? In this episode, Dr. Meg Meeker is joined by licensed therapist Beliza Perez, the creator of FAM Gabs, for a sponsored conversation on how to build emotional closeness through simple, intentional questions.You'll learn why some kids stop sharing, how to avoid parent-child communication traps, and what to do instead. Beliza shares therapy-based tools—including non-verbal techniques and calming rituals—that help parents raise emotionally safe and connected kids.In This Episode:Conversation hacks that unlock emotional connectionThe #1 reason kids stop opening up—and how to reverse itWhy "quality time" doesn't have to mean more timeHow to create low-pressure, trust-building momentsTools like finger mazes and prompt cards that actually workThis episode includes a sponsored segment in collaboration with FAM Gabs.

Throughout this summer, I’ve had the opportunity to lead professional development on ethical AI integration throughout the United States. In some cases, it’s been a keynote and customized sessions. In other cases, it’s been a deep dive 1-3 day workshop. The audience has ranged from... The post Back to School in the Age of AI appeared first on John Spencer.

Summer Leadership RechargeIn this episode of Summer Leadership Recharge: Principal Edition, Dr. Woods is joined by Salome Thomas-El—principal, author, and nationally recognized speaker—to explore the power of meeting students' individual needs to unlock their full potential. Titled after his new best seller, “Meet Their Needs And They'll Succeed,” this conversation highlights practical leadership strategies to build supportive school cultures where every student can thrive.

Power Quote: Behind every action is a beliefDescription:Today we dive into part 2 of my interview with Elena Aguilar. Part 1 was a must listen and we released in back on July 1 (260). A link to that episode and my two previous episodes from 2024 are in the show notes.In part 1 we talked about listening and I hope you've been able to exercise your listening muscle over the past couple weeks, and that you followed Elena's advice to dig into your own story and beliefs around leadership and teaching.Today we'll talk about purpose – both the school's and the teachers', and how to support and grow teachers even in such a stressful and chaotic time. I love this episode because it contains a call to dig deeply into ourselves as leaders and give some very practical advice on how to help teachers. And, as with part 1, I include Elena's closing words of wisdom – a call for us to slow down. It is so critical I wanted you to hear it again.Show IntroSponsor Spot 1:Being an assistant principal means that safety is a quadrant 1 activity – in your building and beyond its walls. So, when it's time for the school trip, choosing the right planning partner is absolutely critical! Kaleidoscope Adventures has been planning travel beyond expectations since 1993. The Kaleidoscope team of experts has a robust understanding of what it takes to travel with students – including safety, liability, and parent concerns. When you travel with Kaleidoscope Adventures, you can trust that your students are in good hands. If you want to learn more about Kaleidoscope Adventures, check the link in the show notes Kaleidoscope Adventures…. travel beyond expectations! Guest Bio:Elena Aguilar is a writer, leader, teacher, coach and podcaster. She is the author of eight highly acclaimed books including: The Art of Coaching, The Art of Coaching Teams, The PD Book: 7 Habits that Transform Professional Development, and the newly released Arise: The Art of Transformational Coaching. She has also been a frequent contributor to Edutopia, ASCD's Educational Leadership, and EdWeek Teacher.Elena is the founder and CEO of Bright Morning Consulting, an organization committed tohelping individuals and organizations create the conditions for transformation. She has taught tens of thousands of folks how to have conversations that build a more just and equitable world. Elena can be heard demonstrating these conversations on The Bright Morning Podcast.Elena was a guest on episodes 204 and 205, June 2024, and in Part 1 of this series, episode 260.Questions/Topics/PromptsContext: Stepping into a new school year, new leaders, new schools, new teachersIn 204, you talked about how an admin could be the person that helps teachers stay anchored to their north star… how we help people grow when they are in the midst of trauma - and is that even possible. This is particularly germane given the chaos and otherization which is so prevalent right now.Sponsor Spot 3:I want to thank IXL for sponsoring this podcast…Everyone talks about the power of data-driven instruction. But what does that actually look like? Look no further than IXL, the ultimate online learning and teaching platform for K to 12. IXL gives you meaningful insights that drive real progress, and research can prove it. Studies across 45 states show that schools who use IXL outperform other schools on state tests. Educators who use IXL love that they can easily see how their school is performing in real-time to make better instructional decisions. And IXL doesn't stop at just data. IXL also brings an entire ecosystem of resources for your teachers, with a complete curriculum, personalized learning plans, and so much more. It's no wonder that IXL is used in 95 of the top 100 school districts. Ready to join them? Visit ixl.com/assistant to get started.Closing questions:What part of your own leadership are you still trying to get better at?If listeners could take just one thing away from today's podcast, what would it be?Before we go, is there anything else that you'd like to share with our listeners?Where can people learn more about you and your work…Summary/wrap upPurpose requires knowing.Intersection between teacher and school purpose (might be harder than it should be)Can we better understand other people's stories by knowing our own?ZPD, meeting them where they are, AND helping them understand why they are where they are (limiting beliefs)What do you wish your students could do better?Incremental change and pain points (M=V/E)Sponsor Spot 5:Thank you to our sponsors!IXL: https://www.ixl.com/assistant Kaleidoscope Adventures: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-assistant-principal-podcast-kaleidoscope-adventures/digiCOACH: https://digicoach.com/ Elena's links:Elena's new book: Arise: The Art of Transformational CoachingSpecials for listeners:  Pre-Order Bonuses Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elena_aguilar_writer/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elena-aguilar/Book Shop: https://bookshop.org/lists/books-by-elena-aguilar/Bright Morning: https://www.brightmorningteam.com/The Bright Morning Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bright-morning-podcast-with-elena-aguilar/id1517537206Newsletter: https://www.brightmorningteam.com/resources/newsletterFrederick's Links:Email: frederick@frederickbuskey.comWebsite: https://www.frederickbuskey.com/ LinkedIn:

Many students graduate high school today without having read a book cover to cover. Many students struggle to learn to read at all. How did this happen? Listen as educator and author Doug Lemov talks with EconTalk's Russ Roberts about the failed fads in reading education, the mistaken emphasis on vocabulary as a skill, and the importance of background knowledge for thinking and reading comprehension. Lemov and Roberts also discuss their love of difficult-to-read authors, the power of reading in groups, the value of keeping a reading journal, and how even basketball can be more enjoyable when we have the right terminology.

Oh, the stories I could tell about raising a strong-willed child.   But the truth is, if you have a spicy one of your own, you don't need to hear my stories because you've got plenty of your own! Parenting an intense, persistent, sensitive kiddo is a daily rollercoaster. And sometimes, what you need most isn't another “quick fix”… it's a wise, compassionate mentor who truly gets it. That's why I'm so excited to re-share this conversation with Mary Van Geffen, an international parenting coach who specializes in helping moms of "spicy" ones. Mary's work is rooted in self-compassion, calm leadership, and connection over control - and her advice is the kind that actually works for kids who don't respond to conventional parenting strategies. This episode is part of our SAM 6 Summer Series, where we're exploring the six principles of the Self-Assured Motherhood Framework. Today's focus is the sixth and final principle: Support Their Struggles. It's about showing up for your child with tenderness in their hardest moments - and learning how to support yourself in the process, too. In this episode, you'll hear:

Welcome to The AI Conversation for Educators, A Heinemann Podcast Series hosted by Meenoo Rami. This series for teachers explores how generative AI is transforming teaching and learning. In this episode, Meenoo Rami speaks with Sara Nagy, former senior director of customer engagement at Microsoft and a strong advocate for equity in tech literacy.Together they discuss::the values she sees in successful teammates, all of which align with some of our highest goals for students, and how those values remain constant even as technology evolvespractical insights into AI literacycommon AI-related misconceptionswhy she believes the real power of AI lies in how we use it as a thinking partner, not a crutchSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lisa Losasso Jackson and Veronica V. Sopher bring over 40 years of combined expertise in school marketing—and they answer all my burning questions about lead magnets!You'll get a clear, simple breakdown of how to create effective lead magnets and landing pages—without feeling overwhelmed.Real-life examples and success stories from schools of all sizes show exactly how these strategies boost enrollment and recruitment.Don't miss the final moments! The social media tips they share—especially one you've never heard on this podcast—are absolute gold.SPECIAL GUESTSLisa Losasso JacksonCo-FounderElevate Marketing System, TexasEmail: LisaL@11productions.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisalosasso/ Veronica V. SopherCo-FounderElevate Marketing System, TexasEmail: veronica@veronicavsopher.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronicavsopher/ Website: https://www.ElevateMarketingSystem.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elevatemarketingsystem/ USEFUL INFORMATIONLead magnets & landing pages reference links - click here Order your copy of my book Social Media for Schools: Proven Storytelling Strategies & Ideas to Celebrate Your Students & Staff - While Keeping Your Sanity now!Interested in our membership program? Learn more here: https://socialschool4edu.com/MORE RESOURCESFree Video Training: Learn the simple secrets behind social media for K12 schools!Sign up for our free e-newsletter - click herewww.SocialSchool4EDU.com

In this episode, host Jethro Jones discusses the crucial topic of AI and cybersecurity with Sam Bourgeois, an experienced IT director with a background in private industry and education. The conversation covers the importance of AI standards, the ethical implications of AI use, and the need for cybersecurity awareness among young people. Sam introduces 'Make It Secure Academy,' an innovative platform aimed at educating students about cybersecurity through interactive and engaging methods. The episode emphasizes the critical need to incorporate these lessons into everyday education to protect children in an increasingly digital world.Cybertraps PodcastAI Standards, AI Ethics, and Cybersecurity for kids.Working for a company that has an International footprint How to support someone who wants to bring on tools. Guardrails, not blockade. NISTRegulations around AIIs it worthwhile for kids to learn standards about AI usage. A student should know and recognize there are correct and incorrect ways to use AI. With great power comes great responsibility. MakeITsecure academyOnce data is exposed, they're being watched and tracked all the timeKids will turn 18 with data exposed for years. How to teach kids without it being a gotcha! On a mission to protect every kid, one kid at a time. About Sam BourgeoisSam is the leader of a large managed services provider in the US serving global customers ranging from defense to education. He is the Sr. Dir. of Technology and Cybersecurity and leads the visioning of new products and services, oversees DEVSECOPs teams and serves as the cyber leader of the organization and many clients. He has deep telecommunication, IT, education, and corporate training industry experiences, and is passionate about serving those in need whether it's in Rotary or non-profit board membership. Socials: @makeitsecurellc = insta, Fbhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/102108099Webpresence LLC - https://www.makeitsecurellc.com/home501c3 - https://www.make-it-secure.org/LMS - https://makeitsecure.academy/Intro to the LMS and Courses - https://youtu.be/xEyFXhe6Z3E  Join the Transformative Mastermind Today and work on your school, not just in it. Apply today. We're thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. IXL's comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more:Simplify and streamline technologySave teachers' timeReliably meet Tier 1 standardsImprove student performance on state assessments

Episode #122 is up!  Check it out!!!Teacher Recruitment & RetentionIn this powerful episode, Dr. Lindsey Jensen joins Dr. Woods to discuss building pipelines to recruit and nurture teachers. Additionally, Dr. Jensen discusses ways to support new educators and advocate for policies to improve the profession.

When 12-year-old Harrison Haynes met a 19-year-old “mentor” in an online game, it felt like a friendship—until it turned into manipulation and abuse.In this powerful episode of Parenting Great Kids, Dr. Meg Meeker talks with Harrison about his firsthand experience with online grooming, how his mental health struggles played a role, and the steps his parents took to intervene and help him heal. Now, Harrison is turning his pain into purpose—advocating for digital safety and youth protection.In this episode, you'll learn:How online grooming begins and escalatesThe emotional vulnerabilities predators targetHow Harrison's parents recognized the signs and took actionWhat legal and emotional challenges followedDigital safety tips every parent needs today

Throwback Thursday! Teacher Efficacy: Reaching All LearnersOriginally Released On:11-6-2020This week, we're revisiting one of our timeless episodes from Leading Out The Woods! In this episode:✅ Dr. Novak shares her work on implementing inclusive practices.✅ Dr. Novak offers tips on creating collective efficacy in learning environments.Whether you're hearing it for the first time or revisiting a classic, this conversation is packed with insights that still resonate today.

If you've ever given birth, are about to give birth, or love someone who's about to, this episode is a MUST. Deena opens up about how she's preparing for baby #3, and this time? It's not about a hospital bag or the perfect birth plan. It's about mental health. Nervous system regulation. Self-advocacy. And building a postpartum setup that actually supports her.In this raw and radically honest conversation, Kristin and Deena go deep on:What Deena learned from two very different birth experiencesHow she's breaking the fear–tension–pain cycle with science-backed toolsWhy the key to a “good birth” isn't epidural vs. unmedicated - it's how you're treatedWhat it looks like to prep your partner and kids to support you after birthHow to unapologetically ask for what you need - even when it's uncomfortableYou'll walk away feeling grounded, empowered, and ready to take up space in your birth and postpartum experience - because you deserve to be held, seen, and supported. This isn't about being perfect. It's about being powerful.Fisher Price x Big Little Feelings - Brain-boosting play kits designed by expertsThis episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Go to HIYAHEALTH.COM/BLF for 50% off of your first order of Hiya Health children's multivitamin!Go to K12.com/BLF today to find a tuition-free K12-powered school near you and enroll today!Head to meritbeauty.com and get their Signature Makeup Bag FREE with your first order!Visit www.functionhealth.com/feelings or use gift code FEELINGS100 at sign-up for your own health. The first 1000 to join using our link get a $100 credit toward their membership.LMNT is offering a free 8-count Sample Pack of their most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase. Get yours at DrinkLMNT.com/BEDTIME to get yours!Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Filmmaker Jack Teetor joins to discuss his new documentary, Blind Logic, about his granduncle, Ralph Teetor, who revolutionized the automotive industry. From inventing cruise control to influencing the development of the automatic transmission, Ralph was an automotive visionary, which is ironic since he did all that while being blind since childhood. Tip o' the hat to our excellent sponsors NetSuite.com/Mike Download the FREE e-book, Navigating Global Trade: Insights for Leaders. K12.com/Rowe Find a tuition-free K12-powered school near you. SkillsUSA.org/mike Join the skilled trade movement! BuildSubmarines.com Explore available careers!

In this solo, I'm answering all your questions. Starting with fertility - is adoption on the table for us? Do I have an exact infertility diagnosis? Has the fertility process affected our sex life? What shifted between Timmy and I after having Sonny? My thoughts and feelings about being labeled the breadwinner. If you are thinking of having your first baby, I've got some thoughts for you, along with my honest feelings about having kids with a big age gap. You also asked about beauty and I'm always down to wax on about that - where I get Botox, my favorite all-time hair color and cut, if I use at-home light therapy, and a looooot more. I love being able to answer your specific questions so always keep them coming! This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episodeThis episode is brought to you by The RealReal, K12 Education, Venmo, Function Health, and Astral Tequila. With thousands of new arrivals daily, no one does resale like The RealReal. And now, get $25 off your first purchase when you go to therealreal.com/whitJoin the more than 3 million families who have been served by K12, and empower your student to reach their full potential now. Go to K12.com/WITHWHIT today to find a tuition-freeK12 powered school near you and enroll now.Venmo Everything with the Venmo Debit card. Visit Venmo.me/debit to learn more and sign up today. If you're ready to stop guessing and start knowing, learn more and join Function Health. The first thousand get a $100 credit toward their membership. Visit www.functionhealth.com/WITHWHIT or use gift code WITHWHIT100 at sign-up to own your health.House marg summer is here!! Time to stock up! Go to www.astraltequila.com to find Astral near you - and don't forget the limes! Please enjoy responsibly.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aleena and Sarah share their POV's on the Coldplay cheating scandal and disagree on when it's time to change your tampon Make your summer enjoyable and delicious by signing up for HelloFresh at https://HelloFresh.com/STILLFRIENDS10FM and get ten free meals with a free item for life. Go to https://K12.com/STILLFRIENDS today to find and enroll at a tuition-free K12-powered school near you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we'll dive into the Weekly Top 3 with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks topics: The downside to 'drill baby drill'; yes the AK Economy is broken and no, the AKLNG won't fix it.; K12 debate about to get more complicated. Then in hour two I'll recap with some of my thoughts before bringing Chris Story up to pump us up with some PMA.

Summer Leadership RechargeIn this episode, Dr. Woods is joined by Dr. Donetrus Hill to discuss Strategic Goal Setting for School Success, as part of our special Summer Leadership Recharge: Principal Edition series. Designed specifically for current and aspiring principals, this series offers practical strategies to help school leaders reflect, reset, and re-energize for the upcoming school year.

CC426: On this month's bonus episode, Lindsie clears up the 'secret' wedding rumors and Kail shares some health concerns. Also, Lindsie channels her inner menace to help Jackson achieve his ding dong ditching dreams. Kail will not be participating in doomsday prepping! Lastly, a hilarious Foul Play involving a workplace bully will have smelling your cubicle chair.Thank you to our sponsors!Branch Basics: Get 15% off Branch Basics with the code Coffee at https://branchbasics.com/Coffee #branchbasicspodGoPure Beauty: Get 25% Off @goPure with code Coffee at https://www.gopurebeauty.com/Coffee #goPurepodSKIMS: Check out the Fits Everybody Collection at https://www.skims.com/coffee #skimspartnerStride K-12: Go to K12.com/COFFEECONVOS today to find a tuition-free K12-powered school near youSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ever found yourself stuck in a cycle of constant correction, nagging, lecturing, or repeating yourself while your kids seem to tune you out? It happens to almost every parent at some point. In the moment, it can feel like the only option… but learning a new way of responding can be a game-changer. Today's guest, Ralphie Jacobs of Simply On Purpose, shares three powerful tools that can shift the emotional climate in your home by focusing on connection, encouragement, and play (rather than punishment or control). She teaches that one of the most effective ways to improve behavior is also one of the simplest: notice what your kids are doing right. Tune in to learn:

Welcome to The AI Conversation for Educators, A Heinemann Podcast Series hosted by Meenoo Rami. This series for teachers explores how generative AI is transforming teaching and learning. In this episode, Meenoo Rami speaks with Mary Beth Hertz, art and technology teacher at Beeber High School in Philadelphia, author of Digital and Media Literacy in the Age of Internet, and the executive director of Walkabout Education.Together they discuss:Why she makes space for honest conversation about bias, privacy, and ethical useHow educators can introduce AI in ways that support creativity, critical thinking, and student voice.How her students use tools like Adobe Firefly in her art classHow she scaffolds digital literacy through inquirySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Melissa Hartley reveals how a 15-year TA program has transformed her one-person comms team.Discover the simple yet powerful way students are capturing and shaping content daily.Hear how Melissa's role evolved from pitching stories to the local newspapers to daily social storytelling.Thinking of bringing students into your workflow? Melissa's dos and don'ts are pure gold.SPECIAL GUESTMelissa HartleyDirector of Communications & MarketingHorizon Honors Schools, ArizonaEmail: melissa.hartley@horizonhonors.org Website: https://www.horizonhonors.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/horizonhonors Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/horizonhonors/ USEFUL INFORMATIONTeacher Assistant DescriptionOrder your copy of my book Social Media for Schools: Proven Storytelling Strategies & Ideas to Celebrate Your Students & Staff - While Keeping Your Sanity now!Interested in our membership program? Learn more here: https://socialschool4edu.com/MORE RESOURCESFree Video Training: Learn the simple secrets behind social media for K12 schools!Sign up for our free e-newsletter - click herewww.SocialSchool4EDU.com

In this episode, Jethro Jones talks with Dr. Jayne Lammers, a dissertation coach, about the importance of having systems and support to complete a dissertation. They discuss Dr. Lammers' experience, the role of a dissertation coach, and various strategies such as weekly accountability check-ins, peer exchanges, and 'shut up and write' sessions to help doctoral students succeed.Join DAGGER

This week, Brittany is joined by Zack and his partner Benji for a fun and unfiltered convo about long-distance love, reality TV surprises, and dating app drama. From meeting on a dating app to navigating rumors and life in the public eye, the two open up about the highs and lows of their relationship. They also break down the different tiers of dating apps for Brittany, offer their thoughts on the type of men she should focus on, and share their take on a viral “Kiss Cam” cheating scandal.Please support the show by checking out our sponsors!K12 Powered Schools: Go to K12.com/BRITTANY today to find a tuition-free K12-powered school near you and enrollnowProgressive: Quote your car insurance at Progressive.com to join the over 28 million drivers who trust ProgressiveDiscover Your New Home at apartments.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With the four-year anniversary of Destiny McClain's death this week, we wanted to replay this episode to help get the word out. After a night out with friends in July of 2021, 23 year old Destiny McClain was shot as she waited for food at a taco truck outside a nightclub in Phoenix, AZ.  Ways to help:  Anyone with information is asked to contact Phoenix police at 602-262-6151 or Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS (948-6377) or 480-TESTIGO (837-8446) for Spanish. There is a $2,000 reward available.  Follow FB and Insta pages for Our Destiny Our Future Foundation Facebook group “Justice for Destiny”   Check-out bonus episodes up on Spotify and Apple podcast now! Get new episodes a day early and ad free, plus chat episodes, discord access and zoom hangouts at Patreon.com/momsandmysteriespodcast   Thank you to this week's sponsors! For a limited time only, get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping when you head to Smalls.com and use code MOMS. Join the more than 3 million families who have been served by K12, and empower your student to reach their full potential now. Go to K12.com/MOMS today to find a tuition-free K12-powered school near you and enroll now. Take control of your liver with Dose. To save 25% on your first month of subscription by going to dosedaily.co/MOMS or entering MOMS at checkout.   To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/MomsandMysteriesATrueCrimePodcast.  Listen and subscribe to Melissa's other podcast, Criminality!! It's the podcast for those who love reality TV, true crime, and want to hear all the juicy stories where the two genres intersect. Subscribe and listen here: www.pod.link/criminality    Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more.    Sources: https://ourdestinyourfuturefoundation.org/about-us-1 https://www.phoenix.gov/policesite/Documents/Media_Advisories/071821_Homicide_1700_E_McDowell.pdf   https://time.com/6095664/children-killed-in-shootings-pandemic/ https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/fundraiser-car-wash-held-in-memory-of-woman-who-was-shot-and-killed-outside-phoenix-nightclub?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=trueanthem&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR1pHlqU82o5WLmp3mZw39e-qHnkRP8xHtqeRl7AjnWkdT3ZWa7zRu5Uoog https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/phoenix-police-announce-big-crackdown-gun-violence?fbclid=IwAR1UtLPZqTqxDZgAA8z2jeTu5vFbhbEvdg6jim5yHG0y85EkvC-XmxxbDcU https://silentwitness.org/cases/homicide-destiny-mcclain-area-of-1700-e-mcdowell-rd-phoenix/?fbclid=IwAR0NdgLRkq9HOEWJGy_n-ZobQFdPnIcmbiVclZrfm_O31XiZohTd-qA7DvY https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/pd-new-video-shows-woman-killed-by-stray-gunfire-while-ordering-from-food-truck-outside-of-phoenix-nightclub https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/people-gather-to-remember-woman-killed-outside-phoenix-nightclub https://www.abc15.com/news/region-phoenix-metro/central-phoenix/family-hopes-surveillance-video-will-help-solve-murder-of-woman-shot-at-phoenix-food-truck https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/our-destiny-our-future-foundation-destiny-mcclain-family-turns-tragedy-into-a-blessing-for-others/75-da42f5b8-4160-49ae-b991-fc1b6695ca3c https://www.12news.com/article/news/crime/i-dont-want-my-baby-to-be-a-statistic-after-seemingly-senseless-shooting-in-mesa-family-calls-for-justice/75-836c37c5-ee0b-4d4d-bee6-967795cbf390 https://www.12news.com/article/news/crime/4k-reward-offered-shooting-that-killed-23-year-old-phoenix-food-truck/75-70575bb2-cb01-4583-b5d0-8a860261d047 https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/valley/destiny-mcclain-murder-remains-unsolved/75-a879ac97-f794-4306-adfc-78b3e75377e4 https://www.facebook.com/profile/100064762416668/search/?q=destiny%20mcclain https://obituaries.westvalleyview.com/obituary/destiny-mcclain-1082863384 https://www.12news.com/video/news/crime/family-searching-for-answers-in-murder-of-destiny-mcclain/75-02e7cc4c-8bdf-4328-a10d-ad9861a0fd18 https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/police/2392?fbclid=IwAR0nVGMeiAwh0g28xhTFeQitIGNDLPdbERikJRtWKAgy16nm2eeeULPEXNg https://sg.news.yahoo.com/video/clue-unsolved-murder-phoenix-001014934.html?guccounter=1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6SXuh4vDRg https://youtu.be/80sVPr8AzNA  https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/aftermath-murdered-phoenix-destiny-mcclain-david-denogean-itzel-espinoza Gray, Haley; Interview with Brenda McClain

July has been all about parenting in the digital age, and today we take a hard look at the dark side of school devices, emojis, and disappearing apps—with Titania Jordan, Chief Parenting Officer at Bark Technologies and a nationally recognized expert in online safety.In this episode, Dr. Meg Meeker dives into the hidden vulnerabilities that come with your child's screen time—from unfiltered school-issued devices to the coded emoji language kids use to hide online behavior.This conversation goes beyond app limits—it's about understanding how tech is shaping your child's emotional, social, and mental world, and how to stay one step ahead as a parent.

Hellooooo! Greetings from our East Coast family trip! We're recapping everything, including all our Love Island thoughts, the chaos of family trips, our best and worst meals, latest Chat GPTs, and lots more of our random musings. Please do join us, we have stuff to say. This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episodeThis episode is brought to you by Astral Tequila, the Clue App, K12 Education, Venmo, CAKES Body, and Function Health.House marg summer is here!! Time to stock up! Go to www.astraltequila.com to find Astral near you - and don't forget the limes! Please enjoy responsibly.Clue is an invaluable health companion that meets you where you are. Visit helloclue.com and use code WITHWHIT at checkout for 90% off an annual Clue subscription.Join the more than 3 million families who have been served by K12, and empower your student to reach their full potential now. Go to K12.com/WITHWHIT today to find a tuition-freeK12 powered school near you and enroll now.Venmo Everything with the Venmo Debit card. Visit Venmo.me/debit to learn more and sign up today.I've been wearing CAKES Body nonstop this summer - they're truly a game changer. To try them for yourself, go to cakesbody.com and use code WITHWHIT for 20% off your first order this summer. I chose Function Health because it's the first health platform that gave me access to real data about my body, and the insights to actually do something with it. Visit www.functionhealth.com/WITHWHIT or use gift code WITHWHIT at sign-up to own your health. Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This conversation is full of gentle reminders and practical ideas for building rhythms of care into your everyday life... so you're not just making it through motherhood, you're actually enjoying it.   You'll hear from three incredible moms: Celeste, Tiffany, and Abby, who each found their own way to prioritize soul care. Not the spa-day kind, but the kind that fits into the cracks of real life. The kind that helps you feel more like yourself again. In this episode, you'll hear:

In this episode, we are sharing the heartbreaking and mysterious disappearance of Jennifer Kesse, a case that has haunted Orlando for nearly two decades, with little progress or answers for her family.  Anyone with information about Jennifer Kesse's disappearance is urged to contact the FDLE Orlando office at 407-245-0888 or email oroccoldcasetips@fdle.state.fl.us. Thank you to this week's sponsors! Go to K12.com/MOMS today to find a tuition-free K12-powered school near you and enroll now And right now, IQBAR is offering our special podcast listeners 20% off all IQBAR products, plus get FREE shipping. To get your 20% off text MOMS to 64000. Try Remi risk-free at shopremi.com/MOMS and use CODE MOMS to get up to 50% off your nightguard at checkout. Listen and subscribe to Melissa's other podcast, Criminality!! It's the podcast for those who love reality TV, true crime, and want to hear all the juicy stories where the two genres intersect. Subscribe and listen here: www.pod.link/criminality    Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more.   Sources: https://jenniferkesse.com/ https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/jennifer-kesse-disappearance-timeline/ https://radio.foxnews.com/podcast/broken-dreams/ https://www.cbsnews.com/news/missing-jennifer-kesses-father-says-we-will-never-stop-looking/ https://www.gofundme.com/f/kasmv-help-us-find-jennifer-kesse?fbclid=IwY2xjawLIMGRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF6MXV2ZHBEN3FaVU5nUjdJAR71619q2FPxWzHzvUB6cE_jF3sBFPx51kTT6xrFtFg-r5ZhcwtrLlgHysag0Q_aem_rPc7TJTl8ZyDuqFfu5G12A https://www.cbsnews.com/news/jennifer-kesse-missing-police-search-for-orlando-woman-called-off/ https://people.com/jennifer-kesse-disappearance-missing-case-8774071 https://www.wftv.com/news/local/fdle-pursuing-new-leads-persons-interest-2006-disappearance-case/OSSJVUOAX5F7LOMMFLR5ZKWDAE/    

Salena Zito is a prolific author, award-winning reporter, and our great friend. No one knows the heartland like Salena, and she's here to discuss the future of AI and the energy needed to pursue it, the sudden resurgence of interest in the skilled trades and how Pennsylvania is helping lead the way, and her brand-new book, Butler: The Untold Story of the Near Assassination of Donald Trump and the Fight for America's Heartland. Salena gives a firsthand account since she was just four feet away from Trump when it happened. Tip o' the hat to our excellent sponsors K12.com/ROWE Find a tuition-free K12-powered school near you. American-Giant.com/MIKE Use code MIKE to get 20% off your order. LifeVac.net Use code MIKE to get 20% off your full purchase. KnobelSpirits.com Use code Carl and spend $100 to get FREE Orange Bitter Sugar Cubes.