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In observance of Parkinson's disease awareness month, we are excited to speak with special guests Michael S. Fitts and Dr. Reversa Joseph.Michael S. Fitts recent retiree, served as assistant dean for user access and diversity at The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB Libraries). He was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2011 at age 38. In 2001 he became the first African American faculty member of the Lister Hill Library of the Health Sciences and later went on to become both the first African American assistant director and assistant dean. In 2015, Michael was appointed to the UAB/Lakeshore Research Collaborative — an organization whose primary goal is to promote the health and wellness of people with disabilities. In addition to his nearly 30-year career with UAB, he actively serves as an advocate for the education of those with early-onset Parkinson's by being an example of living successfully and productively with the disease. Since 2018, Michael has served on the Board of Directors for the Parkinson Association of Alabama, contributing to outreach across the state. Additionally, he actively contributes to the Michael J. Fox Foundation Patient Council and serve as a Research Advocate for the Parkinson's Foundation, supporting research and patient engagement.Dr. Reversa Joseph began her journey into medicine with a passion for solving problems and seeking answers, which naturally led me to neuroscience. However, witnessing my father, a Vietnam veteran, struggle with Parkinson's disease (PD) became the pivotal moment that directed her toward Neurology and ultimately specializing in Movement Disorders. This deeply personal experience profoundly shaped her life and her family's.One unforgettable experience was transitioning her practice from an academic institution to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to address the unmet needs of veterans with movement disorders. Driven by her father's condition, this shift was both uplifting and challenging. This significant transition was driven by a clear unmet need and her desire to serve our veterans, honoring my father's condition and his service to our country.At the VA, Dr. Joseph developed and leads a Movement Disorders Clinic, directing a Multidisciplinary Care Team to provide comprehensive, integrative care to veterans with Parkinson's disease and other neurological disorders. This endeavor has been deeply fulfilling and reinforced her commitment to serving vulnerable populations and improving healthcare access.Dr. Joseph's involvement with the Parkinson's Foundation began in 2018 as a board member for the Great Lakes Chapter. Throughout the years, she has supported the Foundation by giving various presentations on topics such as PD 101, Women and Parkinson's Disease, and Integrative Therapies and PD. She also participates in Moving Day with her team, Vets on the Move.Dr. Joseph is particularly proud of our efforts to mitigate health inequities in people living with Parkinson's through targeted and tailored training in research advocacy. One of hermost rewarding contributions has been to help develop a novel Learning Institute using culturally responsive pedagogy to train African Americans living with Parkinson's and their care partners to collaborate with researchers and scientists as primary partners in the drug development process.Additionally, Dr. Joseph has given national lectures for the Parkinson's Foundation to raise awareness about Parkinson's disease and the Black community, addressing issues such as late and misdiagnosis, treatment and overall care. Dr. Joseph works to provide a framework on how to mitigate these disparities. She has also participated in various podcasts to raise awareness that Parkinson's also affects African Americans. Her volunteer work is driven by a desire to make a tangible difference, to support an organization that supports so many, and to contribute to t

For this episode, we asked academics and university staff from around the world to share their own strategies for staying positive, healthy and maintaining balance in a sector in which stress and overwork are commonplace. At a time when higher education feels under attack in many countries, in more ways than one, it is important for those working in the sector to find coping strategies that work for them and build collective support. Thank you to all who contributed their personal wisdom: Lucas Lixinski is a law professor and associate dean at UNSW Sydney, which he joined after completing a postgraduate fellowship at the University of Texas School of Law. Maha Bali is a professor of practice at the Center for Learning and Teaching at The American University in Cairo (AUC).  Doune Macdonald is an emerita professor at the University of Queensland and a visiting professor at the University of Sydney. Debbie Riby is a professor of developmental psychology and associate pro-vice chancellor for postgraduate research students at Durham University Bhawana Shrestha is a research fellow at the Learning Institute for Future Excellence at Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University. Chris Wright is a senior lecturer and co-ordinator of the Drawing Centre at De Montfort University. Chin Moi Chow is an associate professor of sleep and well-being in the Faculty of Medicine and Health at the University of Sydney. Pippa Caterall is a professor of history and policy at the University of Westminster. Patrice Sewou is an associate professor of learning and teaching and the director of the Centre for the Advancement of Racial Equality at the University of Northampton. Aster Cosmos is a learning designer at Monash University. For more insight and advice on protecting the well-being of those working and studying in universities, take a look at our latest spotlight guide on making mental health a priority in higher education.

Dr. Fekede Tuli, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Associate Professor of Teacher Education at Kotebe University of Education, spoke with us about how Ethiopia is striving to sustain its education system amid local armed conflicts and economic hardship. Despite the serious challenges, he highlighted the dedication of teachers and the determination of students to continue learning, even under difficult circumstances. He also emphasized the importance of international collaboration and innovative approaches to keep education accessible in times of crisis. Joanna Williams, former university lecturer, academic and Visiting Fellow at MCC and researcher at the Learning Institute, made the podcast with him, delving deeper into these issues and exploring how education can remain a pillar of hope and resilience for Ethiopia's future.Dr. Joanna Williams – former university lecturer, academic, and Visiting Fellow at MCCDr. Fekede Tuli, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Associate Professor of Teacher Education at Kotebe University of EducationAz MCC Podcast adásaiban érdekes emberekkel izgalmas témákról beszélgetünk. Feldolgozzuk a közélet, a gazdaság, a társadalom fontosabb aktuális történéseit, de olyan kérdéseket is napirendre veszünk, mint például a művészet, a család vagy a vallás. Vendégeink között oktatóink, kutatóink, vendégelőadóink kapnak helyet. Mindenkinek kellemes időtöltést és szellemi feltöltődést kívánunk.

This is the first episode of the MCC Learning Institute podcast series dedicated to education. Dr. Joanna Williams, Visiting Fellow at MCC, and Dr. János Setényi, Director of the MCC Learning Institute, join Dr. Richárd Fodor to explore the big questions around education. Together, they discuss the purpose of schools, the balance between teaching knowledge and developing skills, and the debate between classical and progressive education. The conversation reflects on historical perspectives, modern challenges, and the role of schools in shaping future generations, drawing from international experiences and MCC's own initiatives promoting classical education.Dr. Joanna Williams – former university lecturer, academic, and Visiting Fellow at MCCDr. János Setényi – Director of the MCC Learning InstituteDr. Richárd Fodor – Head of Research at the MCC Learning InstituteAz MCC Podcast adásaiban érdekes emberekkel izgalmas témákról beszélgetünk. Feldolgozzuk a közélet, a gazdaság, a társadalom fontosabb aktuális történéseit, de olyan kérdéseket is napirendre veszünk, mint például a művészet, a család vagy a vallás. Vendégeink között oktatóink, kutatóink, vendégelőadóink kapnak helyet. Mindenkinek kellemes időtöltést és szellemi feltöltődést kívánunk.

Younger generations in Nunavut today are less likely to grow up immersed in Inuktut. At a language school in Iqaluit, Inuit adults who didn't grow up speaking Inuktut now have the chance to learn it as a second language at the Pirurvik Centre. By learning the words for kinship terminology, they're also discovering things about their families they never knew. *This episode is the first in a two-part series on language revitalization.

Assistive tech, preventing injury at work and biomimetics feeding into the design of future robotic systems – listen on to find out more about the robots of the future.Robotics is a swiftly changing field: Cheaper hardware is making research more accessible, and thanks to advances in AI, the focus is now shifting from feats of physical dexterity achieved by expensive robots, to building ‘general-purpose robot brains' in the form of neural networks. Talking these ideas over are Mac MacLachlan, professor of Psychology and Social Inclusion, and co-director of the Assisting Living & Learning Institute at Maynooth University, in Ireland.Arash Ajoudani the director of the Human-RobotInterfaces and Interaction laboratory at the Italian Institute of Technology. And Tim Landgraf, based at the Dahlem Centerfor Machine Learning and Robotics at the Free University of Berlin.

The first theme of the talk shed light on the league tables of the top 100 Hungarian schools, initiated by MCC and the Education Authority. Participants also discussed the idea of a conservative curriculum and the introduction of the first English National Curriculum. Last but not least, history education in the 21st century was also mentioned as a significant field for preserving our roots and strengthening our connection to local and national communities.Dr. Nicholas Tate, historian and education expert, adviser in the Learning InstitueDr. János Setényi, director of the MCC Learning InstituteRichard Fodor, Head of Research at the Learning InstituteAz MCC Podcast adásaiban érdekes emberekkel izgalmas témákról beszélgetünk. Feldolgozzuk a közélet, a gazdaság, a társadalom fontosabb aktuális történéseit, de olyan kérdéseket is napirendre veszünk, mint például a művészet, a család vagy a vallás. Vendégeink között oktatóink, kutatóink, vendégelőadóink kapnak helyet. Mindenkinek kellemes időtöltést és szellemi feltöltődést kívánunk.

This morning on The Greg and Dan Show, Bernie Drake and Catherine Lawless from OLLI at Bradley University announced their upcoming spring class schedule.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Podcast with Bimba – this episode with Rushanthi: Studying as Sri Lankan PhD student in Hungary and reflecting on both Hungarian and Sri Lankan education.Bimba, a junior researcher of the "Learning from Asia" project, is hosting a podcast featuring Asian PhD students in Hungary. The aim is to discuss life as an Asian PhD student and compare Hungarian education with their home countries. Each episode offers concise yet insightful perspectives on these topics from Myanmar, Indonesia, China, Malaysia, Laos, Vietnam, Kazakhstan, Philippines. Stay tuned for engaging conversations and unique insights into the experiences of Asian PhD students in Hungary.Byambasuren Nyamkhuu MongoliaPhD junior researcher, LFA project,MCC Learning InstiuteRushanthi ChandimalaPhD student, Albert Kázmér Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences,Széchenyi Istvan University, Gyor, Hungary and University of Colombo, Sri LankaAz MCC Podcast adásaiban érdekes emberekkel izgalmas témákról beszélgetünk. Feldolgozzuk a közélet, a gazdaság, a társadalom fontosabb aktuális történéseit, de olyan kérdéseket is napirendre veszünk, mint például a művészet, a család vagy a vallás. Vendégeink között oktatóink, kutatóink, vendégelőadóink kapnak helyet. Mindenkinek kellemes időtöltést és szellemi feltöltődést kívánunk.

Major Overhaul Coming to Public Education in New York Family Life's "Issues in Education" podcast Did you know the Regents exams have been a staple in NY public schools since 1865?   They won't be much longer.  The state is in the process of “phasing out” the tests as a required part of teens' education. Dr. Ralph Kerr with the Teaching and Learning Institute explains why and what's next, on this week's edition of “Issues in Education”.         

Indoctrination versus Education when it comes to Talking Politics at School   Recently, the “League of Women Voters” put on high school assemblies in NY encouraging students to vote “yes” on Prop 1.  Dr. Ralph Kerr with the “Teaching and Learning Institute” says that crosses a line between teaching students “how” to think and not “what” to think.  He discusses more this controversy in the latest installment of “Issues in Education” from Family Life News #IssuesInEducation 10/28/2024

Podcast with Bimba – this episode with Sony: Studying as Bangladeshi PhD student in Hungary and reflecting on both Hungarian and Bangladeshi education.Bimba, a junior researcher of the "Learning from Asia" project, is hosting a podcast featuring Asian PhD students in Hungary. The aim is to discuss life as an Asian PhD student and compare Hungarian education with their home countries. Each episode offers concise yet insightful perspectives on these topics from Myanmar, Indonesia, China, Malaysia, Laos, Vietnam, Kazakhstan, Philippines. Stay tuned for engaging conversations and unique insights into the experiences of Asian PhD students in Hungary.Az MCC Podcast adásaiban érdekes emberekkel izgalmas témákról beszélgetünk. Feldolgozzuk a közélet, a gazdaság, a társadalom fontosabb aktuális történéseit, de olyan kérdéseket is napirendre veszünk, mint például a művészet, a család vagy a vallás. Vendégeink között oktatóink, kutatóink, vendégelőadóink kapnak helyet. Mindenkinek kellemes időtöltést és szellemi feltöltődést kívánunk.

"Issues in Education" Retired school principal and superintendent Ralph Kerr joins us for the Monday Family Life News Feature "Issues in Education". This week: Teacher shortages, already significant, are magnified by the number of immigrant children who entered the U.S. in recent years School districts are hamstrung by the multiple languages spoken by their young newcomers, many of whom are not (yet) proficient in English Whether public schools and parochial schools should compete together or have separate leagues and championships -- That debate is renewed again How will public schools be affected, depending on whether a majority of New York voters approve or vote against Proposition One on this fall's ballots     Dr. Ralph Kerr founded the Teaching and Learning Institute, based in Houghton, NY.  TLI has its mission to influence Pennsylvania's and New York's public schools with increased involvement by people traditional family values and Judeo-Christian beliefs.         #IssuesInEducation #FamilyLifeNews

Issues in Education An on-air feature and podcast from Family Life News - 10/07/2024 Kids Behaving Badly The S-A-T Helping Rural Schools Keep Up with Technology   Dr. Ralph Kerr at the “Teaching and Learning Institute” discusses education “trends” and topics of interest that impact our public schools. Listen for "Issues in Education" on alternating Mondays on during Family Life's newscasts and podcasts.  

Podcast with Bimba – this episode with Khilola: Studying as Uzbekistani PhD student in Hungary and reflecting on both Hungarian and Uzbekistani education. Bimba, a junior researcher of the "Learning from Asia" project, is hosting a podcast featuring Asian PhD students in Hungary. The aim is to discuss life as an Asian PhD student and compare Hungarian education with their home countries. Each episode offers concise yet insightful perspectives on these topics from Myanmar, Indonesia, China, Malaysia, Laos, Vietnam, Kazakhstan, Philippines. Stay tuned for engaging conversations and unique insights into the experiences of Asian PhD students in Hungary.Az MCC Podcast adásaiban érdekes emberekkel izgalmas témákról beszélgetünk. Feldolgozzuk a közélet, a gazdaság, a társadalom fontosabb aktuális történéseit, de olyan kérdéseket is napirendre veszünk, mint például a művészet, a család vagy a vallás. Vendégeink között oktatóink, kutatóink, vendégelőadóink kapnak helyet. Mindenkinek kellemes időtöltést és szellemi feltöltődést kívánunk.

"Issues in Education" is back, for back to school This Family Life News Feature gets analysis and commentary on big issues for local schools, families, students and educators. Retired school administrator Dr. Ralph Kerr joins Bob Price for that important practical conversation. As this program returns from its summer break, here are the topics for this podcast: What are we doing right and what are we doing wrong when it comes to Public Education? Cellphones in School Is Homework necessary any longer? Dr. Ralph Kerr founded the Teaching and Learning Institute which seeks to motivate people of faith to advocate in their home school district. Resources for potential school board candidates are on their website WhyRun.org, as are Kerr's commentaries on other educational matters in Pennsylvania and New York. "Issues in Education" is one of our Monday news features in the Noon Report and 5 O'Clock Report. You can hear these newscasts on the radio, on our live stream, and from our podcast feeds. All of our features and extended interviews also are posted to www.FamilyLife.org/newspodcasts.

Podcast with Bimba – this episode with Saule: Studying as Kazakh PhD student in Hungary and reflecting on both Hungarian and Kazakh education. Bimba, a junior researcher of the "Learning from Asia" project, is hosting a podcast featuring Asian PhD students in Hungary. The aim is to discuss life as an Asian PhD student and compare Hungarian education with their home countries. Each episode offers concise yet insightful perspectives on these topics from Myanmar, Indonesia, China, Malaysia, Laos, Vietnam, Kazakhstan, Philippines. Stay tuned for engaging conversations and unique insights into the experiences of Asian PhD students in Hungary.Az MCC Podcast adásaiban érdekes emberekkel izgalmas témákról beszélgetünk. Feldolgozzuk a közélet, a gazdaság, a társadalom fontosabb aktuális történéseit, de olyan kérdéseket is napirendre veszünk, mint például a művészet, a család vagy a vallás. Vendégeink között oktatóink, kutatóink, vendégelőadóink kapnak helyet. Mindenkinek kellemes időtöltést és szellemi feltöltődést kívánunk.

DJ kicks off the interview by telling us how he became DJ the Money Coach. He became passionate about money because his mother was a victim of predatory lending and identity theft. Furthermore, DJ did what many of us have done: signed up for credit cards not really realizing he had to pay them back. His credit score was very low, and this impacted him in getting mortgages and business loans for a long time. So, he added to his accounting knowledge by listening to tapes and radio shows and reading. DJ learned that what you need to be successful in personal finances is: discipline, accountability, proven system, and do the work for 5 years. The conversation transitions to further personal finance topics, like budgeting (you should have one), student loans, student loan forgiveness, auto loans, whether your primary home is an asset, whether you should pay off your mortgage, insurance, and retiring early. DJ closes by emphasizing Jim Collins' (from the book Good to Great) Hedgehog Concept: finding where your passion aligns with your skills and can earn income. If you liked this episode, you'll also like episode 120: Go to the Investing Gym But Don't Get An Investing Tattoo or 156: Financial Independence doesn't have to be extreme. About DJ: DJ The Money Coach is a distinguished professional speaker, Certified Estate Advisor, and Charter Senior Financial Planner. In 1997, DJ founded Deransburg International, Ltd. (DI), a professional sponsor of the Learning Institute for Financial Education (L.I.F.E). DI's team of expert instructors specializes in financial education, wealth accumulation, asset protection, and small business planning for Middle Class America.In addition to his educational efforts, DJ owns a resort in Zanzibar that supports the African economy. He is also the author of “The ABC's of Wealth: A Common Sense Strategy for Achieving the American Dream.”The Chicago native and Columbia college graduate is committed to delivering exceptional value to his audiences by teaching them how to achieve financial independence through debt elimination, early retirement, and building passive income streams. Connect with DJ: YouTube & IG: DJ the money coach linkedin.com/in/djderansburgjr https://djthemoneycoach.com/ Connect with Lauren: https://twitter.com/AdultingIsEasy https://www.instagram.com/@adultingiseasyreal https://www.housemoneymedia.com/

It's "Issues in Education" on Family Life Dr. Ralph Kerr, founder of the “Teaching and Learning Institute”, has the latest education issues in the news, in this conversation with Family Life's Bob Price. This week: Heat Day in School Mitigating Brain Drain KidsCount Survey   This week's edition of "Issues in Education" is our 2023-24 "season finale", as this program takes a “summer break”. Dr. Kerr will be back when this Family Life News Feature returns just ahead of the upcoming school year, to help you analyze issues and actions in school districts where you live, and throughout Pennsylvania and New York.  In the meantime, TLI's website WhyRun.org has ongoing information for parents, taxpayers and educators.

This is a special episode about a private school / daycare service offering for military families and/or single parent families. The service is available at 1 ⭐️ pricing but the value is 5 ⭐️. If you are looking for a service like this for your family or perhaps are looking to start your own Community Learning Institute©️ in your area, please email me for more information at erin@TheMoveHappy.com or shoot us a DM on social media to get added to the waitlist. If there is enough interest, we'll launch this August 2024

  School Budget Vote in New York Combatting Chronic Absenteeism Controversial Graduation Speech     Dr. Ralph Kerr with the “Teaching and Learning Institute” sounds off on the important issues impacting our public schools each Monday on “Issues in Education”  

Podcast with Bimba – Fifth episode with Yang, Yu and Yutong: Studying as Chinese PhD students in Hungary and reflecting on both Hungarian and Chinese education. Bimba, a junior researcher of the "Learning from Asia" project, is hosting a podcast featuring Asian PhD students in Hungary. The aim is to discuss life as an Asian PhD student and compare Hungarian education with their home countries. Each episode offers concise yet insightful perspectives on these topics from Myanmar, Indonesia, China, Malaysia, Laos, Vietnam, Kazakhstan, Philippines. Stay tuned for engaging conversations and unique insights into the experiences of Asian PhD students in Hungary.Az MCC Podcast adásaiban érdekes emberekkel izgalmas témákról beszélgetünk. Feldolgozzuk a közélet, a gazdaság, a társadalom fontosabb aktuális történéseit, de olyan kérdéseket is napirendre veszünk, mint például a művészet, a család vagy a vallás. Vendégeink között oktatóink, kutatóink, vendégelőadóink kapnak helyet. Mindenkinek kellemes időtöltést és szellemi feltöltődést kívánunk.

Dr. Ralph Kerr discusses the weighty issues in the news as they pertain to public education on this week's edition of “Issues in Education” Punishing Anarchists on College Campuses School Budget Preview in NY Those Accountable for FAFSA Woes Held Accountable     "Issues in Education" airs most Mondays during the academic year during the Family Life Noon Report. Dr. Ralph Kerr, a long-time principal and superintendent directs the Teaching and Learning Institute which advocates for students, families and educators from a Christian vantage point.    

Mondays on the Family Life Noon Report, public schools advocate Dr. Ralph Kerr talks about the "Issues in Education" for Pennsylvania, New York, and the nation. This week's topics: College Protest Reaction FAFSA Glitches and their Implications Leveling the Playing Field in High School Sports NY's “Back to Basics” Reading Program Wells College Closing   Family Life's "Issues in Education" is available on the air, from our webpage, and wherever you listen to or download podcasts. Dr. Ralph Kerr was a longtime principal and superintendent. He founded the Teaching and Learning Institute to encourage people of faith to run for school boards, be involved in local education, and stay informed about how to support students and teachers. TLI is online at WhyRun.org.

"Issues in Education" - Family Life Radio Network - 4/22/24 Should cell phones be banned in the classroom? Four-Day School Weeks are now an option in Pennsylvania The New York Legislature's delays on approving a state budget puts unneeded pressure on local school boards and superintendents Dr. Ralph Kerr is a Christian advocate for public education in Pennsylvania and New York.  The longtime school administrator founded the Teaching and Learning Institute, and he joins the Family Life Noon Report on Mondays to talk about schools, voters, parents, teachers and students.

Podcast with Bimba – Fourth episode with Rizvika: Studying as an Indonesian PhD student in Hungary and reflecting on both Hungarian and Indonesian education. Bimba, a junior researcher of the "Learning from Asia" project, is hosting a podcast featuring Asian PhD students in Hungary. The aim is to discuss life as an Asian PhD student and compare Hungarian education with their home countries. Each episode offers concise yet insightful perspectives on these topics from Myanmar, Indonesia, China, Malaysia, Laos, Vietnam, Kazakhstan, Philippines. Stay tuned for engaging conversations and unique insights into the experiences of Asian PhD students in Hungary.Az MCC Podcast adásaiban érdekes emberekkel izgalmas témákról beszélgetünk. Feldolgozzuk a közélet, a gazdaság, a társadalom fontosabb aktuális történéseit, de olyan kérdéseket is napirendre veszünk, mint például a művészet, a család vagy a vallás. Vendégeink között oktatóink, kutatóink, vendégelőadóink kapnak helyet. Mindenkinek kellemes időtöltést és szellemi feltöltődést kívánunk.

Cohost Scott Riley speaks with Dr. Gregory Brightbill about The Learning Institute at UMB. Greg explains the Institute's mission and how it aligns with UMB's core values, what kinds courses are available, who can take them and how they can be used professionally.

School Layoffs Paying Student Teachers Deadline for School Board Candidates     Dr. Ralph Kerr with the Teaching and Learning Institute has a mission to encourage Christians to get involved with their local public schools.  Here's the latest on this week's “Issues in Education” report.  

Eclipse Impact at School Chronic Absenteeism Later School Start Time More Glitches with FAFSA Forms Dr. Ralph Kerr with the Teaching and Learning Institute discusses the weighty issues impacting our public school families each Monday on our “Issues in Education” Noon News Feature and online Podcast. Find out more about TLI and about Dr. Kerr's work at WhyRun.org.

  Teacher Evaluations Gym Class “Opt-Out” Saving SUNY   Lots of “Issues in Education” to discuss this week. Our guest is Dr. Ralph Kerr at the Teaching and Learning Institute

Should New York Students be Forced to take a Financial Literacy Course to Graduate ? FAFSA Forms Still in Limbo And Why Protecting Girls Sports is Worth the Fight   Dr. Ralph Kerr at the Teaching and Learning Institute tackles the tough topics facing our public schools Monday's during the Noon Report on Issues in Education. Their website is WhyRun.org.

Podcast with Bimba - Second episode with Hang: Studying as a Vietnam student in Hungary and reflecting on both Hungarian and Vietnam education. Bimba, a junior researcher of the "Learning from Asia" project, is hosting a podcast featuring Asian PhD students in Hungary. The aim is to discuss life as an Asian PhD student and compare Hungarian education with their home countries. Each episode offers concise yet insightful perspectives on these topics from Myanmar, Indonesia, China, Malaysia, Laos, Vietnam, Kazakhstan, Philippines. Stay tuned for engaging conversations and unique insights into the experiences of Asian PhD students in Hungary.Az MCC Podcast adásaiban érdekes emberekkel izgalmas témákról beszélgetünk. Feldolgozzuk a közélet, a gazdaság, a társadalom fontosabb aktuális történéseit, de olyan kérdéseket is napirendre veszünk, mint például a művészet, a család vagy a vallás. Vendégeink között oktatóink, kutatóink, vendégelőadóink kapnak helyet. Mindenkinek kellemes időtöltést és szellemi feltöltődést kívánunk.

How School Choice for parents makes public schools better College kids raising their own kids Will New York make FAFSA forms mandatory? Why many school districts have Winter Break   Dr. Ralph Kerr at the Teaching and Learning Institute discusses the weighty issues impacting our public schools on “Issues in Education” – airing Monday's during the “Noon Report”

Enrollments at public schools continues to drop, drastically in some districts. The causes are numerous: population declines, lower birth rates, and the move to charter, private and home schooling. Dr. Ralph Kerr of the Teaching and Learning Institute discusses the weighty issues in the news as they pertain to public education in this ongoing Family Life series. This week on “Issues in Education”: Rethinking Education Aid in NY The 3 Greatest Challenges Facing PA Schools Why Run as a candidate for your local School Board    

Feds have delayed FAFSA forms, for college-bound students Paying parents to get their children to go to school Changing Columbus Day and Veterans Day on some schools' calendars   Education consultant Dr. Ralph Kerr discusses the weighty issues in education.  He's founder and president of the Teaching and Learning Institute which exists to get Christians involved in their local public schools.

Podcast with Bimba - First episode with Thiri: Studying as a Myanmar student in Hungary and reflecting on both Hungarian and Myanmar education.Bimba, a junior researcher of the "Learning from Asia" project, is hosting a podcast featuring Asian PhD students in Hungary. The aim is to discuss life as an Asian PhD student and compare Hungarian education with their home countries. Each episode offers concise yet insightful perspectives on these topics from Myanmar, Indonesia, China, Malaysia, Laos, Vietnam, Kazakhstan, Philippines. Stay tuned for engaging conversations and unique insights into the experiences of Asian PhD students in Hungary.Az MCC Podcast adásaiban érdekes emberekkel izgalmas témákról beszélgetünk. Feldolgozzuk a közélet, a gazdaság, a társadalom fontosabb aktuális történéseit, de olyan kérdéseket is napirendre veszünk, mint például a művészet, a család vagy a vallás. Vendégeink között oktatóink, kutatóink, vendégelőadóink kapnak helyet. Mindenkinek kellemes időtöltést és szellemi feltöltődést kívánunk.

Family Life's “Issues in Education” Dr. Ralph Kerr, a longtime school administrator and the founder of the Teaching and Learning Institute talks about key issues happening now among classrooms, school boards, and communities. These conversations are important for parents, extended families and taxpayers. Among the topics this week: Education Spending In NY Budget Financial Literacy Course in PA Changes to Bus-Driver Training Ralph Kerr and other public school administrators founded the Teaching and Learning Institute in 2005. It serves families and communities as an advocacy organization to encourage people of faith to be actively involved in their local schools and school boards.

Dr. Ralph Kerr at the “Teaching and Learning Institute” equips Christians to become engaged in their local public school.  Here's what he's discussing this week on “Issues In Education” Reading proficiency The latest on Covid-era Learning Loss from Dr. Anthony Fauci Anticipation of the top “Issues in Education” for PA and NY for 2024   You can also listen to, share, or download archive editions of Family Life's "Issues in Education"

Family Life's "Issues in Education" interview explores issues for public schools, higher education, and what matters for students in all forms of education. This week, here's the agenda education watchdog Ralph Kerr analyzes for you: Cursive Writing (or not?) Closing Colleges Four-day Work Weeks might be on the way in some PA school districts   Dr. Ralph Kerr joins us for our Monday news feature during the Family Life Noon Report. He is the founder of the Teaching and Learning Institute, which has as its mission to increase the influence of people of faith in their local schools.  

This week, on "Issues in Education" from Family Life News: Why Homework Matters Students' Test Scores Celebrating Christmas in the Public School Dr. Ralph Kerr with the Teaching and Learning Institute is on a mission to get more Christians involved in public education.  Dr. Kerr (a former principal and superintendent, and now a consultant on local and state educational matters) talks each Monday about issues impacting the classroom with Family Life's Bob Price.      

Dr. Ralph Kerr with the "Teaching & Learning Institute" focuses on the Tuition Assistance Program, Pennsylvania's Community Colleges, and In-School "Mental Health" Clinics in this week's edition of "Issues in Education"  

These are some of the current "Issues in Education" in the Family Life listening area: New York's Proposed New Rules for High School Graduation Solving the Teacher Shortage Problem in Pennsylvania Artificial Intelligence in the Classroom   Lots of big topics to discuss in the classroom this week.  Dr. Ralph Kerr with the “Teaching and Learning Institute” does a “deep dive” on “Issues in Education”.

Dr. Ralph Kerr with the "Teaching and Learning Institute" is discussing this week... Education Issues on the Ballot for Tomorrow's Elections Growing Problem of Chronic Absenteeism at School Tips to Keep from Getting the Cold and Flu

Kids Behaving Badly at School NY's Proposed Constitutional Amendment Should Parents Pay if Their Kids are Bullies Should Christians take part in Halloween Parties at School ? There's a lot going on in our schools these days.  Christian education watchdog Ralph Kerr does a “deep dive” into all of it on Family Life's “Issues in Education” news feature. Dr. Ralph Kerr is a former teacher, school district administrator, and current President of the Teaching and Learning Institute. Dr. Kerr is a guest on the Family Life Noon Report most Mondays. Those interviews also are available for listening, subscribing and downloading on FamilyLife.org  

"Issues in Education" on Family Life It's Parent-Teacher Conferences time. How can parents and guardians make these meetings most effective and helpful for students. Former school administrator and now education watchdog Ralph Kerr gives his insights and advise on this edition of our Monday news feature "Issues in Education". There are several questions which are particularly fruitful for this mid-semester check-in. Also this week, Dr. Kerr talks about interactions parents and other constituents can have with their local school board, plus an update on standardized test scores. Dr. Ralph Kerr with the “Teaching and Learning Institute”. TLI describes its mission as the emphasis to get Christians involved in their local public schools and become candidates for school board. The institute studied a recent election where fully half of 139 western New York school districts only had one candidate running for each of the open seats.

"Issues in Education" on Family Life Most Mondays at Noon, we bring you a conversation with education watchdog Ralph Kerr, with an eye toward the issues and debates happening surrounding public schools in Pennsylvania and New York. This feature also is available for listening, subscribing, or downloading from www.FamilyLife.org/newspodcasts 24/7.   Here is some of what we have for you in this week's episode: Controversial curriculum...Is New York State "mandating" or merely "recommending" DEI and CRT curriculum for local school districts? Transparency in education...Will parents really check into all those online textbooks? Rollin' Out Electric Buses...How many e-buses can you buy with $100,000,000 in taxpayer money?   Dr. Ralph Kerr is a regular contributor to Family Life News. He founded and heads the Teaching and Learning Institute. It's website is WhyRun.org, named as such with a goal to encourage concerned citizens to become candidates for their local school board.

"Issues in Education" -- A weekly Family Life news feature Are schoolkids getting enough time to eat lunch? What is the proper role for cell phones during school hours? How is the new “3 Strikes & Your Out” policy working at scholastic sporting events? Education watchdog Ralph Kerr offers his insights on this week's school and classroom topics.   Dr. Kerr is founder and president of the Teaching and Learning Institute. More information on their take on education and school-board topics is available here.

ABOUT Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross:Susan's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-magsamen-6345918/Ivy's Profile: linkedin.com/in/rossivyWebsites:Website: www.yourbrainonart.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourbrainonartbook/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/your-brain-on-art/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089357061217&mibextid=LQQJ4d BIO - Susan Magsamen:Susan Magsamen is the founder and executive director of the International Arts + Mind Lab (IAM Lab), Center for Applied Neuroaesthetics, a pioneering initiative from the Pedersen Brain Science Institute at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Her body of work lies at the intersection of brain sciences and the arts—and how our unique response to aesthetic experiences can amplify human potential. Magsamen is the author of the Impact Thinking model, an evidence-based research approach to accelerate how we use the arts to solve problems in health, well-being, and learning. In addition to her role at IAM Lab, she is an assistant professor of neurology at Johns Hopkins and serves as co-director of the NeuroArts Blueprint project in partnership with the Aspen Institute.Prior to founding IAM Lab, Magsamen worked in both the private and public sector, developing social impact programs and products addressing all stages of life—from early childhood to the senior years.  Magsamen created Curiosityville, an online personalized learning world, acquired by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt in 2014 and Curiosity Kits, a hands-on multi-sensory company, acquired by Torstar in 1995.An award-winning author, Magsamen has published eight books including The Classic Treasury of Childhood Wonder, The 10 Best of Everything Families, and Family Stories.Magsamen is a Fellow at the Royal Society of the Arts and a strategic advisor to several innovative organizations and initiatives, including the Academy of Neuroscience for Architecture, the American Psychological Association, the National Association for the Education of Young Children, Brain Futures, Learning Landscapes, and Creating Healthy Communities:  Arts + Public Health in America. BIO - Ivy Ross:Ivy Ross is the Vice President of Design for the Hardware organization at Google. Over the past six years, she and her team have launched 50+ products winning over 240 global design awards. This collection of hardware established a new Google design aesthetic that is tactile, colorful, and bold. A winner of a National Endowment for the Arts grant, Ivy's innovative metal work in jewelry is in the permanent collections of 12 international museums. Ivy has held executive positions ranging from head of product design and development to CMO and presidencies of several companies, including Calvin Klein, Swatch, Coach, Mattel, Bausch & Lomb, and Gap. Ninth on Fast Company's list of the 100 Most Creative People in Business 2019, Ivy believes the intersection of arts and science is where the most engaging and creative ideas are found. SHOW INTRO: Welcome to season five of the next level experience design podcast. It's kind of amazing when I think of it… now five seasons… wow.This season will be no different than the previous ones where we continue to have great discussions with visionary leaders from various industries and professions. These dynamic dialogues based on our acronym DATA - design, architecture, technology, and the arts crosses over disciplines but maintains a common thread of people who are passionate about the world we live in and human's influence on it, the ways we craft the built environment to maximize human experience, increasing our understanding of human behavior and searching for the New Possible.As we jump into this new season thanks go to VMSD magazine. You will find the archive of the NXTLVL experience design podcast on VMSD.com. VMSD is the publisher of VMSD magazine and brings us, in the brand experience world, the International Retail Design Conference. The IRDC is one of the best retail design conferences that there is bringing together the world of retailers, brands and experience placemakers every year for two days of engaging conversations and pushing the discourse forward on what makes retailing relevant.Thanks also goes to Shop Association the only global retail trade association dedicated to elevating the in-store experience. SHOP Association represents companies and affiliates from 25 countries and brings value to their members through research, networking, education, events and awards. Check then out on SHOPAssociation.orgOK, let's dig in... With our first interview of the season with two remarkable women Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross whose recent book “Your Brain on Art has garnered huge attention since its recent release. But first a few thoughts on art and making...****************When I was about 9 years old and my mom had me in an after school art program at a local painting studio near my childhood home. Thursdays, as it would turn out, became the single time of the week where the outside world disappeared and I entered into a place of pure creativity and innovation which many years later I would discover was called “flow.”Even to this day Thursdays seemed to hold a special body memory for me of calm and an internal sense of both peace and joy. Thursdays somehow carry a different energy from me that I think was implanted in my body all those years ago where my creative passion was fully expressed.For years I would paint on Thursdays and that turned into a passion that became a profession as an architect. I wasn't great at math or physics but I was pretty confident about my skills in art and I knew that there was something specific about the feeling that I had in going to this small art studio that was because of the things I was doing as well as the place that I was doing it in. So studying architecture was always grounded in this idea for me of creating places that moved people emotionally. It didn't matter to me too much whether you loved it or hated it, although I would have preferred you loved it. But my goal was always to connect to people on an emotional level to find the right combination of materials and finishes space volumes and textures and all those other things that we have in our architects toolbox and how we moved through and experience space from a mind – body emotional perspective.I think early on I developed an aesthetic mindset. I seemed to have a high level of curiosity, a love of play and open-ended exploration, a keen sensory awareness and a drive to engage in activities as a maker or beholder. Through my architecture studies at McGill University I discovered principles of experience rooted in ritual and that there was a very different physical and emotional feeling connected to participating in ritual versus simply watching them. I was always very interested in how people participated in space. How they participated in the making of their experiences because I always believed that in making we brought something unique to the world that humans were capable of doing better than any other creatures on the planet. I developed a keen interest in ontological design - basically put - that the things we make return the favor by in part making us who we are. Our neurobiology reacts to the environment around us and so our mind body state is directly influenced by what we experience in the built environment. Our brains are in a feedback loop of making and being made by experience.The Irish poet John O'Donoghue once said “art is the essence of awareness” and I find that particularly relevant to how we experience the places that we build and how we interact with them. What I learned as a young artist on Thursday afternoons was that somehow in the making of things I became acutely aware of my mind body state as well as my surroundings.As I started to create and design retail places it seemed that everywhere I walked the world around me became more relevant I was tuning in to everything that I could see and hear. When in the middle of trying to solve a design challenge, I seemed to tune into things that might not have otherwise been apparent to me.What I found interesting was that this attunement to the environment around me also grew a connection between my sensory experiences and my appreciation of art. As I engaged more fully in the environment around me and the various kinds of arts I also learned more about myself. During the recent pandemic I turned to painting to help navigate the uncertainty and ambiguity of a global crisis that had left everything that I had believed to be true and a path that I had created for myself professionally in flux. Art it seemed became the grounding mechanism that calmed my nervous system that brought joy amidst uncertainty.Over the past few decades as a creative architect I've become acutely aware that the environment around us has a profound effect on our mind body state, our sense of well-being, our feelings of joy, community, connection, belonging, relevance. Being exposed to the arts provided context and meaning, a way for me to understand where I stood in the grand scheme of things. And art also gave me a sense of agency of being able to have a sense of control and to bring things into the world that had never been there before.And so, because of all of these understandings I have a deep appreciation for the book recently published by Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross called “Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us.”This book is wildly successful because I believe it is a writing whose time has come. It brings forward the ideas that the arts are fundamental to who we are as people and that long before we had written language we danced around fires sang songs, made drawings on walls and shared the meaning of our lives with each other by being in community, in relationships, participating in rituals and making. And so, it's not surprising that the arts in all of its forms visual,  literary, dance, sculpture and others are part of who we are as individuals and as members of a broader human whole.When I bought this book I thought that it would help me understand the neuroscience of what was happening in my brain as I stood in front of a painting. But it did more than that. It helped to unpack why I was led to feel certain ways about my experience of art in general including paintings, dance, musical theater, poetry, a good movie and a great book.It was chock full of examples and great research on how the arts are used in healing practices and health care industry to augment patient recovery. It looked at how the arts are being used in education, though not nearly enough, to enhance learning.Your brain on Art also brought me greater understanding about making music and how memories are tied to our experiences of hearing music. That's why it's likely you can clearly remember tunes from your childhood and tag them to early childhood experiences. Or why your playlists from your high school years probably are still able to be recalled with ease. And why I can remember the high school dance and my girlfriend at the time and the song Lucky Man by Emerson Lake and Palmer and that kiss.The book dives into understanding arts and the neurodivergent brain and play and how these are critical to our development.And if all of that wasn't quite enough it digs into the idea of how the arts support flourishing and asks the question - What constitutes a good life? I did not know that there is a burgeoning subfield of neuroscience and psychology now dedicated to identifying and understanding the neural mechanisms that contribute to a state of flourishing. And Your Brain on Art brings to light some of the neuroscience related to creativity, awe and wonder.Your Brain on Art is a collaborative effort between two remarkable women who together combine neuroscience and creative vision into a must-read book.Susan Magsamen has over 35 years of experience in developing effective learning programs rooted in the science of learning and is an active member of the brain sciences research, arts, education and social impact communities. She currently serves as Executive Director of the International Arts and Mind Lab, Center for Applied Neuroaesthetics at the Brain Science Institute at Johns Hopkins University where she is also a faculty member. She is also the senior advisor to the Science of Learning Institute at Johns Hopkins University. She works with both the public and private sectors using arts and culture evidence based approaches in areas including health, child development, workforce innovation, rehabilitation and social equity.Ivy Ross is the Vice President of Design for the Hardware organization at Google. Over the past six years, she and her team have launched 50+ products winning over 240 global design awards. This collection of hardware established a new Google design aesthetic that is tactile, colorful, and bold. She is a winner of a National Endowment for the Arts grant, and her innovative metal work in jewelry is in the permanent collections of 12 international museums. Ivy has held executive positions ranging from head of product design and development to CMO and presidencies of several companies, including Calvin Klein, Swatch, Coach, Mattel, Bausch & Lomb, and Gap. Ninth on Fast Company's list of the 100 Most Creative People in Business 2019, Ivy believes the intersection of arts and science is where the most engaging and creative ideas are found. ABOUT DAVID KEPRON:LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/david-kepron-9a1582bWebsites: https://www.davidkepron.com    (personal website)vmsd.com/taxonomy/term/8645  (Blog)Email: david.kepron@NXTLVLexperiencedesign.comTwitter: DavidKepronPersonal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidkepron/NXTLVL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nxtlvl_experience_design/Bio:David Kepron is a multifaceted creative professional with a deep curiosity to understand ‘why', ‘what's now' and ‘what's next'. He brings together his background as an architect, artist, educator, author, podcast host and builder to the making of meaningful and empathically-focused, community-centric customer connections at brand experience places around the globe. David is a former VP - Global Design Strategies at Marriott International. While at Marriott, his focus was on the creation of compelling customer experiences within Marriott's “Premium Distinctive” segment which included: Westin, Renaissance, Le Meridien, Autograph Collection, Tribute Portfolio, Design Hotels and Gaylord hotels. In 2020 Kepron founded NXTLVL Experience Design, a strategy and design consultancy, where he combines his multidisciplinary approach to the creation of relevant brand engagements with his passion for social and cultural anthropology, neuroscience and emerging digital technologies. As a frequently requested international speaker at corporate events and international conferences focusing on CX, digital transformation, retail, hospitality, emerging technology, David shares his expertise on subjects ranging from consumer behaviors and trends, brain science and buying behavior, store design and visual merchandising, hotel design and strategy as well as creativity and innovation. In his talks, David shares visionary ideas on how brand strategy, brain science and emerging technologies are changing guest expectations about relationships they want to have with brands and how companies can remain relevant in a digitally enabled marketplace. David currently shares his experience and insight on various industry boards including: VMSD magazine's Editorial Advisory Board, the Interactive Customer Experience Association, Sign Research Foundation's Program Committee as well as the Center For Retail Transformation at George Mason University.He has held teaching positions at New York's Fashion Institute of Technology (F.I.T.), the Department of Architecture & Interior Design of Drexel University in Philadelphia, the Laboratory Institute of Merchandising (L.I.M.) in New York, the International Academy of Merchandising and Design in Montreal and he served as the Director of the Visual Merchandising Department at LaSalle International Fashion School (L.I.F.S.) in Singapore.  In 2014 Kepron published his first book titled: “Retail (r)Evolution: Why Creating Right-Brain Stores Will Shape the Future of Shopping in a Digitally Driven World” and he is currently working on his second book to be published soon. David also writes a popular blog called “Brain Food” which is published monthly on vmsd.com. ************************************************************************************************************************************The next level experience design podcast is presented by VMSD magazine and Smartwork Media. It is hosted and executive produced by David Kepron. Our original music and audio production by Kano Sound. The content of this podcast is copywrite to David Kepron and NXTLVL Experience Design. Any publication or rebroadcast of the content is prohibited without the expressed written consent of David Kepron and NXTLVL Experience Design.Make sure to tune in for more NXTLVL “Dialogues on DATA: Design Architecture Technology and the Arts” wherever you find your favorite podcasts and make sure to visit vmsd.com and look for the tab for the NXTLVL Experience Design podcast there too.

On Saturday August 26 and Sunday August 27 at 8 p.m., The Tanglewood Learning Institute presents the play “American Moor” in Studio E at The Linde Center.Keith Hamilton Cobb's award-winning 2-person play explores the American Black Male experience via Shakespeare's "Othello." The artists who originated the off-Broadway production created this version specially for Tanglewood's Studio E. The production is directed by Kim Weild.

On August 11 and 12, the Tanglewood Learning Institute in collaboration with the Terezín Music Foundation, will offer two “Defiant Music” programs presented by Mark Ludwig.