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In this episode of Passing Judgment, Jessica Levinson previews the Supreme Court's most anticipated pending cases as the term nears its end. She highlights upcoming decisions on nationwide injunctions, Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for minors, evolving standards in discrimination lawsuits, and major cases involving religious exemptions and parental rights in education. Jessica offers her predictions and insight on how these rulings could shape the law and impact daily life, setting the stage for a dramatic finale to the Supreme Court term.Here are three key takeaways you don't want to miss:Nationwide Injunctions – Trump v. Washington/New Jersey/California: This case tackles whether federal district courts can issue nationwide injunctions blocking federal policies, as opposed to limiting decisions to just the plaintiffs in the case. The backdrop is Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship, which attempts to limit who qualifies as a citizen by birth.Transgender Rights and Equal Protection – Skrmetti: The Court is considering whether Tennessee's ban on certain gender-affirming treatments for minors violates the Fourteenth Amendment's Equal Protection Clause. The predicted outcome is that the Court may allow such state restrictions, but notes there could be future challenges regarding parental rights under a different part of the Fourteenth Amendment.Religious Objections in Public Schools – Parental Opt-Outs for LGBTQ-Inclusive Curriculum: A Maryland case considers if public schools must offer opt-outs for parents whose religious beliefs conflict with LGBTQ-inclusive materials and lessons. The prediction: the Court may require such opt-outs under the Free Exercise Clause, but will need to write the opinion carefully to avoid overly broad exemptions.Follow Our Host and Guest: @LevinsonJessica

US Supreme Court justices spent a lot of time last week discussing the meaning of LGBTQ-themed books that parents in a Maryland public school district say interfere with the religious rearing of their children. One book, “Uncle Bobby's Wedding,” was a focal point of the April 22 arguments in Mahmoud v. Taylor. The justices questioned whether mere exposure to things a parent disagrees with burdens their religious rights. Cases and Controversies hosts Kimberly Robinson and Lydia Wheeler take listeners through the proceedings and why they signal the parents are likely to win this case against books Montgomery County Public Schools say are meant to foster mutual respect for others in a pluralistic educational community. Do you have feedback on this episode of Cases and Controversies? Give us a call and leave a voicemail at 703-341-3690.

In the 5 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Mercedes Schlapp discussed: Religious parents were clearly targeted in the Montgomery County Public Schools case before the Supreme Court, @becketfund attorney @esbax explains Pete Buttigieg says there’s a “discount” for adopting Black kids Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow podcasts on Apple, Audible and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: wmal.com/oconnor-company Episode: Thursday, April 24, 2025 / 5 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Rod and Greg Show Daily Rundown – Tuesday, April 22, 2025Terry Schilling, President of the American Principles Project joins the program for a conversation about a case the Supreme Court is hearing today regarding whether Montgomery County Public Schools violated the religious rights of parents by forcing children to sit through an LGBTQ-themed story without informing the parents.Amber Todoroff, Deputy Policy Editor for Open the Books, joins Rod and Greg for a conversation about the wealth accumulated by Dr. Anthony Fauci both before, and after, his retirement.Author David Zweig joins Rod and Greg to discuss his new book “An Abundance of Caution: American Schools, the Virus and a Story of Bad Decisions” about the covid lockdowns and what it has meant for the future of our children

 Should public school parents have the right to opt their children out of lessons featuring LGBTQ+ storybooks? The U.S. Supreme Court is considering this question in a case where parents from diverse religious backgrounds argue that Maryland's Montgomery County Public Schools violated their First Amendment rights by eliminating opt-out options for such content. During oral arguments, conservative justices appeared sympathetic to the parents' concerns about moral messaging, while liberal justices cautioned against the potential for widespread educational disruptions if opt-outs are broadly permitted.​ 

Emily Kircher-Morris talks with Barbara Pape, Senior Director of the Learner Variability Project, about the concept of learner variability. The conversation touches on the importance of recognizing each student's unique strengths and challenges. They explore how educators can support neurodivergent learners through personalized instruction, they cover the role of technology in education, and talk about the need for a sense of belonging in the classroom. The discussion also touches on the barriers educators face in addressing learner variability and the evolution of educational policy to better support diverse learners. TAKEAWAYS Learner variability is the recognition that each student has unique strengths and challenges. Teaching to the middle does not effectively reach any student. Understanding learner variability allows educators to see design challenges rather than student problems. The Learner Variability Navigator is a tool for educators to understand and support diverse learners. Creating a sense of belonging is crucial for student engagement and success. Students should have agency in how their accommodations are presented to peers. Belonging in the classroom requires a whole child approach. Educational policy must evolve to provide adequate support for neurodivergent learners. Barbara Pape is the Senior Director of the Learner Variability Project at Digital Promise, where she led a national survey on learner variability, edtech, and teacher practice, authored the defining paper on learner variability, and co-developed the IEP Project, which emphasizes strength-based, whole-child approaches to writing IEPs. She also hosts a monthly edWeb webinar series and previously served as executive producer of the award-winning Teaching & Learning conference for the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. Her background includes roles in public policy, having worked on former U.S. Senator Paul Simon's Senate and Presidential campaign, as well as in the U.S. Senate on the Education and Labor Committee. Barbara has contributed to numerous publications and was the editor and publisher of the first electronically delivered education newsletter, The Daily Report Card. She serves on the boards of Benetech and The Riley Project and is involved in multiple education and learner variability working groups. Previously, she was an advisor for the Kennedy Center's Intersection of the Arts and Special Education and a strategic planning committee member for Montgomery County Public Schools. She is currently pursuing a PhD at University College London, holds an EdM in reading and literacy from Harvard University's Graduate School of Education, and began her career as a middle school language arts teacher. BACKGROUND READING Facebook, Twitter/X, LinkedIn, YouTube, The Learner Variability Project, The Learner Variability Navigator The Neurodiversity Podcast is on Facebook, Instagram, BlueSky, and you're invited to join our Facebook Group. For more information go to www.NeurodiversityPodcast.com

Join us as we listen in to Miriam Plotinsky and all about her teaching perspective. Throughout this episode you will here how Miriam Plotinsky has used he knowledge in and out of the classroom in order to develop tips and tricks for teachers. Quotables *All quotes are from interviewee* " The collective expertise that we all share for whatever our advantage point is what can get us the result that we want if we just learned to embrace that." "If you hold yourself to this impossible standard you're never going to be able to last in teaching." "Anything you do with consistency will work you just have to keep doing it." All about Miriam Plotinsky Miriam Plotinsky is an instructional specialist with Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland and the author of several education books: Teach More, Hover Less: How to Stop Micromanaging Your Secondary Classroom, Lead Like a Teacher: How to Elevate Expertise in Your School and Writing Their Future Selves: Instructional Strategies to Affirm Student Identity (W.W. Norton), as well as the forthcoming Small but Mighty: How Everyday Habits Add Up to More Manageable and Confident Teaching (ASCD). She is also a National Board-certified teacher with additional certification in administration and supervision. Connect with Miriam Plotinsky @MirPloMCPS https://miriamplotinsky.com/ Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join here and grab a freebie! Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: Always A Lesson Facebook: Always A Lesson Twitter: @gschultek Instagram: Always.A.Lesson Linkedin: Gretchen Schultek Bridgers Book: Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College Gretchen's latest book, Always a Lesson: Teacher Essentials for Classroom and Career Success, is now available on Amazon. Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long-lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.' Under ‘Customer Reviews,' click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my

The weekly news analysis from I Hate Politics: The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) launches a pilot to make it easier for tens of thousands of small nonprofits to join the CFC charities list. Montgomery County Public Schools released its budget proposal, with an ask of an extra $300 million and a new bill proposes to raise Board of Education member salaries to $124,000 Music by Sting Pain Index.

Montgomery County Public Schools just announced that pickleball will be a varsity sport during the fall 2024 season. So in anticipation of more thunking and thwacking around the DMV, we're revisiting our conversation with WAMU's Matt Blitz last fall about how the trendy sport is causing a pickle in Northern Virginia. Sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC for more D.C. news, as well as events and fun facts. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $8 a month. Learn more about the sponsors of this July 31st episode: PaintCare District Bridges Paulson & Nace Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a tumultuous few years, Montgomery County Public Schools is going through big leadership changes and the general elections in November may bring more. Among them is the new president of the teachers' union, MCEA: David Stein, a veteran math and statistics teacher in Montgomery Blair High School's famed STEM program. Sunil Dasgupta talks with Stein about how he sees the challenges ahead for MCPS and for public education. Music by Alexandria alt-rock band Jackie and the Treehorns.

In this AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode, presented by HomeTown Ticketing, we sat down with Dr. Jeff Sullivan, CMAA, the Director of Systemwide Athletics for Montgomery County Public Schools in Rockville, Maryland. Topics covered in this episode include: Maximizing your summer to build momentum for next Fall, empowering your staff with a key initiatives plan, and administrative systems to ensure sustainability.Support the Show.

The New Hampshire Senate has passed HB1205, which restricts transgender girls from participating in girls' sports in public schools from grades 5 to 12. The bill, supported by Republicans and opposed by Democrats, also prohibits athletic associations like the NHIAA from addressing complaints about gender segregation enforcement in sports. Additionally, it allows students harmed by non-compliance to sue schools. Governor Sununu has expressed agreement with the bill's goals but has not confirmed if he will sign it. Advocates urge the public to contact the Governor's office to support the bill.The Cobb County School Board in Georgia, facing backlash for removing books with sexually explicit content from school libraries, has stood firm. Since September 2023, when explicit materials were first removed, critics have pushed to oust Superintendent Chris Ragsdale. Despite this, in early 2024, the board reviewed 23 additional books for explicit content. Superintendent Ragsdale maintains a strict stance against such materials in education, emphasizing a moral binary in the debate. Supporters are urged to contact him and board members to express backing.A federal appeals court ruled that Maryland's Montgomery County Public Schools do not have to let parents opt their K-5 children out of LGBTQ-related curriculum. The 2-1 decision by the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court's denial of a preliminary injunction, arguing that exposure to contrary ideas, even for religious reasons, does not violate the First Amendment. The court stated that this exposure is part of the compromise of public schooling. This decision affects parents from various faiths and a parental rights group.California's Assembly Bill 1955, introduced by Assemblyman Chris Ward, prohibits school districts from mandating staff to notify parents if a student appears to be transgender. This bill aims to prevent "forced outing" of LGBTQ students and protect employees from district retaliation. It includes provisions for counseling and mental health services for affected students and families. Having undergone significant amendments, AB1955 will require further approvals in both the Senate and Assembly before potentially being signed by the governor.Affiliate Shoutout: Sara Olsen Local Affiliate Leader Affiliate Location: Galesville Ettrick Trempealeau, Wisconsin  Bio: Sara became a PRE affiliate because her goal is to leave a legacy not only for her kids and future grandkids but for all kids! She is running for the G-E-T school board in 2025 because she is concerned about this country and the path local schools are currently on.    Thank you, Sara for protecting K-12 students by standing up for parents' rights!Support the Show.DONATE TODAY!www.ParentsRightsInEducation.com

Mike Ferguson in the Morning 05-16-24 Biden invites Trump to two debates and both camps avoid using the Commission on Presidential Debates. Story here: https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4666419-joe-biden-donald-trump-debates-commission-on-presidential-debates-cnn-abc/ A federal appeals court rejected a bid from a group of Maryland parents to require Montgomery County Public Schools to allow them to opt their children out of lessons that involve LGBTQ-inclusive material. Story here: https://fox2now.com/news/national/court-rejects-parents-attempt-to-opt-kids-out-of-lgbtq-inclusive-reading-assignments/ Missouri Sen. Rick Brattin talks about IP reform and his comments on Wednesday pertaining to the Republican Party in Missouri as the regular legislative session comes to a close on Friday in Jefferson City. (https://rickbrattin.com/)  (@RickBrattin) (https://www.senate.mo.gov/Senators/Member/31/) We discuss National BBQ Day. What are some of your favorite BBQ places in town? Pappy's in Midtown gets a big thumbs-up from us. NewsTalkSTL website: https://newstalkstl.com/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsTalkSTL Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/NewstalkSTL Livestream 24/7: http://bit.ly/newstalkstlstreamSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is bloating an issue for you? It's incredibly common yet that doesn't mean it's normal. This episode breaks down common GI issues and how to detect and prevent them. Tune in to learn more!This week, Jenn is talking with certified health coach Lindsey Parsons about all things gut health. Lindsey walks through her story of dealing with chronic SIBO, as well as common GI upset such as candida, IBD, IBS, and more. She discusses how to handle bloating and how to understand the root cause of it. Lindsey explains what the “perfect stool” is and how to recognize if your stool might be off due to a larger issue. Jenn and Lindsey talk about weight loss resistance and fat loss resistance and how it is all connected to what's happening within the gut. Tune in to learn more about gut health, probiotics, fiber and more! The Salad With a Side of Fries podcast is hosted by Jenn Trepeck, discussing wellness and weight loss for real life, clearing up the myths, misinformation, bad science & marketing surrounding our nutrition knowledge and the food industry. Let's dive into wellness and weight loss for real life, including drinking, eating out, and skipping the grocery store. IN THIS EPISODE: ● [3:47] How did Lindsey get started with her specialty of stool and gut health? ● [5:40] Lindsey talks about the connection between gut health and the immune system/autoimmune issues.● [8:40] How do you handle bloating and what is the cause of it? ● [11:52] How do you manage chronic diarrhea or constipation? ● [13:37] What is the “perfect stool”?● [17:00] How is weight loss resistance or fat loss resistance connected to what's happening in the gut? ● [19:03] How does candida tie in to gut issues?● [22:02] What is slow motility in the small intestine and large intestine? ● [22:46] How do you know when you should add more fiber in your diet?● [25:32] When should you use probiotics? ● [28:05] How can people go about testing on their own?● [28:57] Lindsey talks about a few more items that help the gut. KEY TAKEAWAYS: ● [5:59] For an autoimmune issue to become active, generally the body has to become weakened in order for the autoimmune issue to flare up. This could be leaky gut or intestinal hyperpermeability, or a gut infection. ● [9:58] If you suspect that you have GI issues, first start with a gastroenterologist to clear any major issues such as cancer. Once that is cleared, then you test with a gastroenterologist who is educated in SIBO or find a functional medicine doctor who can run tests such as a GI Map. ● [23:47] Fruits and vegetables are the best source for fiber, but the real powerhouses diet-wise are going to be your beans, lentils and chickpeas. You're never going to get enough fiber unless you eat those foods in your diet regularly. QUOTES: “A leaky gut is allowing out these antigens, be they parts of gram negative bacteria called lipopolysaccharides, which create inflammation, or they might be partly digested food particles like gluten, which is something that really resembles your thyroid gland. So therefore, Hashimoto's thyroiditis is one of the most common autoimmune disease because the body sees that thing come out of your intestines, not digested, full protein, and thinking that doesn't belong here, attacks it, and then says what else looks like that in the body, oh well your thyroid gland, so let me attack that too.” - Lindsey Parsons “When I'm at my worst, I can look six months pregnant easily. So, bloating is very much associated with SIBO. If somebody says they're bloated and it's every day, and usually unless they're following a very strict diet that doesn't have any high FODMAP foods, then typically you're going to be looking at SIBO and that may have been diagnosed as IBS because it may then go along with diarrhea or constipation or other GI issues.” - Lindsey Parson“If you're just a generally healthy person who maybe is just a little bit constipated, you probably do need to add some more fiber to your diet. Fruits and vegetables being the best source, but really the powerhouses diet-wise are going to be your beans and your lentils and your chickpeas, those kinds of foods.” - Lindsey Parsons"If you have low stomach acid and you're not breaking apart your proteins properly then you're probably not getting enough l-carnitine...one of the two essential nutrients needed to take fatty acids and...turn them into energy." - Lindsey Parsons"Typically it starts with some sort of trigger, like a stressful period in your life or a period of antibiotics, which weakens your immune system, raises your cortisol, which raises your blood sugar and then...you see dysbiosis, too many pathogenic bacteria and not enough commensal bacteria and then you start to see overgrowths of candida...which may cause sugar cravings or carb cravings." - Lindsey Parsons"The symptoms you're experiencing are your body communicating with you...let's listen and support it because our gut health translates into our overall health." - Jenn Trepeck   RESOURCES:Down and Dirty Part 1Down and Dirty Part 2Become A Member of Salad with a Side of FriesJenn's Free Menu PlanA Salad With a Side of FriesA Salad With A Side Of Fries MerchA Salad With a Side of Fries InstagramGUEST RESOURCES:High Desert Health Coach WebsiteGut Healing Facebook GroupHigh Desert Health Facebook PageHigh Desert Health Instagram PageHigh Desert Health YouTubeLindsey's SupplementsFree E-Booklet “Finding Your Root Cause Through Stool and Organic Acids Testing” Free Quiz to see Which Stool or Functional Medicine Test Will Help You Find the Root Cause of your Gut Health IssuesLindsey's Rupa Health Lab StoreBIO:Lindsey Parsons, EdD is a Certified Health Coach working out of Tucson, Arizona. She specializes in helping clients heal gut health issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. She also hosts the podcast "The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome". Prior to starting her health coaching career, she co-founded and ran a nonprofit advocating for healthier food in the Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland.

This past weekend, a pedestrian in Silver Spring was killed by a driver of a vehicle. It marked the first pedestrian death this year and comes on the heels of the Montgomery County Council approving a pedestrian safety plan late last year. Montgomery County Council President Andrew Friedson gets behind the mic to talk about what the county is doing to keep pedestrians safe. Plus, the fallout continues at Montgomery County Public Schools after an investigation led Superintendent Monifa McKnight to resign earlier this month. Late last week, former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan made the surprise announcement that he is jumping into the U.S. Senate race. Goucher College's Mileah Kromer, author of a book about Hogan, Blue State Republican, joins the show to talk about why the former governor is jumping into the race now, his chances against a Democratic challenger, and what it could mean for the U.S. Senate. The Alexandria arena deal appeared to be a slam dunk, but it's hit some speed bumps. While legislation did pass in the House of Delegates yesterday, a bill stalled in the Senate. Virginia Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell (D-Alexandria) weighs in on what happened and what comes next. Plus, what other important legislation is moving forward in Richmond… and what isn't? Become a member of WAMU: wamu.org/donate Send us questions and comments for guests: kojo@wamu.org Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/wamu885 Follow us on Facebook:facebook.com/thepoliticshour

D.C. Councilmember Brooke Pinto's hefty Secure DC crime bill is moving forward, after being approved by the Public Safety and Judiciary committee last week. Ward 8 Councilmember Trayon White joins the show to discuss his thoughts and critiques of the bill. Plus, Councilmember White discusses a potentially new ticket amnesty program, emergency rental assistance, and a controversial recent appearance at a protest. A report released this week suggests Montgomery County Public Schools did not do an adequate job of investigating claims of sexual harassment by a school principal. This came a day after Superintendent Monifa McKnight said the school board had asked her to resign. Montgomery County Councilmember and Education and Culture Committee chair Will Jawando weighs in. Earlier this month Councilmember Jawando pulled a bill that would have phased out tipped minimum wage by 2028. The councilmember explains why and what comes next. Become a member of WAMU: wamu.org/donate Send us questions and comments for guests: kojo@wamu.org Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/wamu885 Follow us on Facebook:facebook.com/thepoliticshour

#EducationReform #StudentWellness #InnovativeEducation #CommunityEngagement #EducationalEquity #SchoolBoard2024 #MontgomeryCountyEducation #EducationPolicy #MCPSBoardElection #FitzgeraldMofor In this enlightening episode, we sit with Fitzgerald Mofor, a passionate candidate for the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Board of Education. Mofor shares his journey and motivations for running, highlighting his deep commitment to enhancing educational opportunities in the diverse community of Montgomery County. Key topics discussed include: * Challenges and Solutions in MCPS * Community Engagement * Policy Changes * Embracing Technology and Innovation * Student Wellness and Safety * Long-term Goals and Legacy * Lots More... Follow him @fitzmofor4mcpsboe Website for donation https://friends-and-family-of-fitzgerald-mofor.jimdosite.com/ ► SUBSCRIBE NOW TO SITM: https://www.youtube.com/c/SitMPodcast  ________________________ Stuck in The Middle features Entrepreneurs, Innovators, and Creatives of African descent. Hear stories, ideas, experiences, & advice on breaking barriers weekly.   

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (01/09/2024): 3:05pm- On Tuesday, a three-judge panel from the Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit heard arguments to determine the validity of Donald Trump's presidential immunity defense in his federal election subversion indictment. Two of the judges on the panel are Democratic appointees—Judge J. Michelle Childs and Judge Florence Y. Pan. Though, the third judge—Judge Karen L. Henderson—seemed equally unconvinced by the Trump team's legal argument. 3:15pm- Charlie Savage and Alan Feuer of The New York Times write: “Judge [Florence Y.] Pan asked [Donald Trump's Attorney John] Sauer to address a series of hypotheticals intended to test the limits of his position that presidents are absolutely immune from criminal prosecution over their officials acts, unless they have first been impeached and convicted by the Senate over the same matter. Among them, she asked, what if a president ordered SEAL Team 6, the Navy commando unit, to assassinate a president's political rival? Mr. Sauer said such a president would surely be impeached and convicted, but he insisted that courts would not have jurisdiction to oversee a murder trial unless that first happened.” You can read more here: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/09/us/politics/trump-immunity-hearing-takeaways.html?smid=url-share 3:30pm- Following Tuesday's Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit hearing, former president Donald Trump said that if his presidential immunity argument is proven to be unfounded then former president Barack Obama could, and should, be prosecuted for covert drone strikes he ordered in the Middle East—including one that resulted in the death of an American citizen, Anwar al-Awlaki. The strikes were conducted without congressional approval. 3:40pm- Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spent several days in an intensive care unit at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland following elective surgery—though the precise surgery has not been disclosed. Alarmingly, the White House—including President Joe Biden—was not informed of Secretary Austin's incapacitation for more than three days. Equally concerning, while Secretary Austin was in intensive care, Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks was on vacation in Puerto Rico. Will anyone be held accountable for this disastrous breakdown in communication? Secretary Austin released a statement on Saturday addressing the issue: “I am very glad to be on the mend and look forward to returning to the Pentagon soon. I also understand the media concerns about transparency and I recognize I could have done a better job ensuring the public was appropriately informed. I commit to doing better.” On Tuesday, it was announced that Secretary Austin has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. 4:05pm- Zack Smith—Legal Fellow and Manager of the Supreme Court and Appellate Advocacy Program in the Edwin Meese III Center for Legal and Judicial Studies at The Heritage Foundation—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss the Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit hearing arguments on Tuesday to determine the validity of Donald Trump's presidential immunity defense in his federal election subversion indictment. If the presidential immunity defense is dismissed, does that mean former president Barack Obama could be held accountable for his authorization of drone strikes which resulted in the death of an American citizen? 4:25pm- On a recent episode of The Journal podcast, New Hampshire voters revealed that they are changing their party affiliation from Democrat to Republican prior to the state's January 23rd primary. Because they can't vote for their preferred candidate—Joe Biden—as he won't appear on the ballot following a Democrat National Committee feud with the state over scheduling dates, many Democrat voters are now registering as Republicans in order to vote against Donald Trump, supporting rival candidates like Nikki Haley and Chris Christie. Democrats have seemingly destroyed their own New Hampshire primary, are they impacting the Republican primary as well? 4:35pm- During a Fox News town hall event on Monday, Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley accused her primary opponent Donald Trump of orchestrating chaos. 4:40pm- Lisa Kashinsky of Politico writes: “The New Hampshire attorney general's office is accusing the Democratic National Committee of engaging in unlawful voter suppression after the national party dismissed the state's upcoming primary as ‘meaningless.' Assistant Attorney General Brendan O'Donnell on Monday fired off a cease-and-desist order to the DNC, saying that instructing state Democrats to ‘educate the public' that the primary is ‘meaningless' violates the state's voter suppression laws.” You can read the full article here: https://www.politico.com/news/2024/01/08/new-hampshire-attorney-general-dnc-voter-suppression-primary-00134378 4:45pm- Steven Nelson and Josh Christenson of The New York Post write: “First son Hunter Biden's Manhattan art dealer shared details Tuesday about purchasers of the first son's novice works—while contradicting the White House's claim that officials brokered an ethics arrangement to keep buyer identities anonymous to prevent corruption. Georges Bergès said that Hunter, 53, actually knew who bought about 70% of his art—including Elizabeth Hirsh Naftali, whom the dealer revealed purchased works by the first son both before and after scoring a prestigious appointment from President Biden.” You can read the full article here: https://nypost.com/2024/01/09/news/hunter-biden-knew-most-of-his-art-buyers-despite-ethics-plan-dealer-says/ 5:05pm- Over the weekend, MSNBC host Jonathan Capehart began to cry while discussing the three-year anniversary of the riot at the U.S. Capitol on January 6th, 2021. 5:10pm- Ryan Saavedra of The Daily Wire writes: “One of the co-defendants in Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis' sprawling RICO case—against former President Donald Trump and several of his top associates—claimed in court filings this week that Willis had an ‘improper' relationship with one of the prosecutors in the case. The court filing claims that special prosecutor Nathan Wade, a private lawyer, paid for vacations that he allegedly took with Willis using funds his law firm received from the county as compensation for his work on the case. His firm has been paid approximately $650,000.” You can read the full article here: https://www.dailywire.com/news/trump-co-defendant-in-georgia-rico-case-claims-da-fani-willis-had-relationship-with-prosecutor-report 5:20pm- On Monday, former National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease Dr. Anthony Fauci testified before the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic. During the hearing Dr. Fauci repeatedly denied remembering details about his decision making during the pandemic when pressed by members of Congress. 5:40pm- Haley Strack of National Review writes: “Maryland's largest school district drove up its legal expenses by 548 percent last year hiring counsel to investigate the school district's potential cover-up of sexual harassment and defend the district against parental complaints over mandatory LGBTQ curriculum. Montgomery County Public Schools has so far spent $412,544 more on legal fees this fiscal period than last, ‘due to substantial litigation on two separate matters pending in Federal Court,' according to the district's most recent legal-fees report.” You can read the full article here:https://www.nationalreview.com/news/maryland-school-district-amassed-exorbitant-legal-fees-defending-mandatory-lgbtq-curriculum/ 5:55pm- Rich got a shoutout in The Philadelphia Inquirer's article documenting how The National Park Service's decision to remove a statue of William Penn from Welcome Park was halted. The decision was quickly reversed after numerous people voiced their displeasure with the move online, on the radio, and on television. You can read the article here: https://www.inquirer.com/news/philadelphia/william-penn-statue-philadelphia-nps-social-media-outrage-20240109.html 6:05pm- Ray Epps—a former Trump support who some believe was an asset of the federal government who instigated the riot at Capitol Hill on January 6th, 2021—was sentenced to one-year of probation for his participation in the riot. 6:20pm- On Tuesday, a three-judge panel from the Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit heard arguments to determine the validity of Donald Trump's presidential immunity defense in his federal election subversion indictment. Two of the judges on the panel are Democratic appointees—Judge J. Michelle Childs and Judge Florence Y. Pan. Though, the third judge—Judge Karen L. Henderson—seemed equally unconvinced by the Trump team's legal argument. 6:25pm- Ryan Saavedra of The Daily Wire writes: “One of the co-defendants in Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis' sprawling RICO case—against former President Donald Trump and several of his top associates—claimed in court filings this week that Willis had an ‘improper' relationship with one of the prosecutors in the case. The court filing claims that special prosecutor Nathan Wade, a private lawyer, paid for vacations that he allegedly took with Willis using funds his law firm received from the county as compensation for his work on the case. His firm has been paid approximately $650,000.” You can read the full article here: https://www.dailywire.com/news/trump-co-defendant-in-georgia-rico-case-claims-da-fani-willis-had-relationship-with-prosecutor-report 6:40pm- Following Tuesday's Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit hearing, former president Donald Trump said that if his presidential immunity argument is proven to be unfounded then former president Barack Obama could, and should, be prosecuted for covert drone strikes he ordered in the Middle East—including one that resulted in the death of an American citizen, Anwar al-Awlaki. The strikes were conducted without congressional approval.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 3: Over the weekend, MSNBC host Jonathan Capehart began to cry while discussing the three-year anniversary of the riot at the U.S. Capitol on January 6th, 2021. Ryan Saavedra of The Daily Wire writes: “One of the co-defendants in Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis' sprawling RICO case—against former President Donald Trump and several of his top associates—claimed in court filings this week that Willis had an ‘improper' relationship with one of the prosecutors in the case. The court filing claims that special prosecutor Nathan Wade, a private lawyer, paid for vacations that he allegedly took with Willis using funds his law firm received from the county as compensation for his work on the case. His firm has been paid approximately $650,000.” You can read the full article here: https://www.dailywire.com/news/trump-co-defendant-in-georgia-rico-case-claims-da-fani-willis-had-relationship-with-prosecutor-report On Monday, former National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease Dr. Anthony Fauci testified before the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic. During the hearing Dr. Fauci repeatedly denied remembering details about his decision making during the pandemic when pressed by members of Congress. Haley Strack of National Review writes: “Maryland's largest school district drove up its legal expenses by 548 percent last year hiring counsel to investigate the school district's potential cover-up of sexual harassment and defend the district against parental complaints over mandatory LGBTQ curriculum. Montgomery County Public Schools has so far spent $412,544 more on legal fees this fiscal period than last, ‘due to substantial litigation on two separate matters pending in Federal Court,' according to the district's most recent legal-fees report.” You can read the full article here:https://www.nationalreview.com/news/maryland-school-district-amassed-exorbitant-legal-fees-defending-mandatory-lgbtq-curriculum/ Rich got a shoutout in The Philadelphia Inquirer's article documenting how The National Park Service's decision to remove a statue of William Penn from Welcome Park was halted. The decision was quickly reversed after numerous people voiced their displeasure with the move online, on the radio, and on television. You can read the article here: https://www.inquirer.com/news/philadelphia/william-penn-statue-philadelphia-nps-social-media-outrage-20240109.html

Following ten years of advocacy, Montgomery County Public Schools' have launched a new web-based district-wide school-profile data dashboard (https://t.ly/Bsbi1) with information on enrollment, demographics, class size, learning, assessment, and more. Sunil Dasgupta talks with local education activists Laura Stewart, Audra Dove, Cathy Stocker, and Jill Ortman Fouse (Board of Education member 2014-18) to find out if they got what they wanted. Data dashboard feedback: https://t.ly/z6gB3. Music from Rockville singer-songwriter Andrew Glor and his band Drew Pictures: drewpicturesmusic.com. Local area nonprofits tell their stories and pitch for your support:  Community FarmShare The Civic Circle Friendship Place MoCo Pride Prom Montgomery County Special Olympics MoCoPAAN Urban Adventure Squad

Introduction: Caleb O. BrownClark Neily and Cody Wisniewski on Rahimi v. United StatesJeff Kosseff on Liar in a Crowded TheaterAsma Uddin on the Montgomery County Public Schools lawsuit over the school curriculumAlex J. Adams on Idaho pharmacy prescription lawsExclusive: David Kemp on OPEC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to another episode of the Parents' Rights Podcast. In today's episode, we dive into recent developments in education that have raised concerns about parental involvement and the influence of ideological agendas in schools.First, we discuss a significant event in California, where Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill preventing schools from banning or censoring books over concerns about racial or sexual themes. This law imposes fines on schools that disobey it, sparking a debate about freedom of speech and education.Next, we explore the case of Montgomery County Public Schools blocking the Twitter account of "Inside the Classroom," a watchdog group that exposed a teacher condemning the concept of parents' rights as "fascism." This incident sheds light on the growing presence of leftist ideologies in schools.We also touch on Christopher Rufo's latest expose, "Cluster B Society," which discusses the infiltration of psychological dysfunction in our institutions. This leads us to reflect on the ideological saturation in K-12 public schools, highlighting unfair policies and incidents that raise questions about justice and morality.In the second part of the episode, we discuss the significance of November as Parents' Rights in Education Month. We encourage parents across America to challenge their school boards to adopt a proclamation supporting parental involvement in policy and curriculum decisions. We also delve into the importance of presenting diverse viewpoints in education to create truly inclusive environments.Lastly, we provide a step-by-step guide on how to advocate for parental rights within your local school board, emphasizing the importance of community involvement and collaboration.Join us in our mission to recognize November as Parents' Rights in Education Month and ensure that parents have a vital role in shaping their children's education. Check the show notes for more information and resources to support this cause. Thank you for tuning in to the Parents' Rights Podcast.In the final segment Suzanne talks with Allen Sardines about the PRE training programs he has attended and how they have helped his efforts.Support the showDONATE TODAY!www.ParentsRightsInEducation.com

Students are filing back into cafeterias, gymnasiums and classrooms — but not as many as before. In the last three years, absenteeism has gone up and up nationally and locally. More and more students aren't showing up to class consistently. To better understand this concerning trend we turn to WTOP Reporter Kate Ryan, who formerly taught high school at Montgomery County Public Schools. Ryan tells us what is going on here, why it matters, and what's being done to reverse chronic absenteeism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Students are filing back into cafeterias, gymnasiums and classrooms — but not as many as before. In the last three years, absenteeism has gone up and up nationally and locally. More and more students aren't showing up to class consistently. To better understand this concerning trend we turn to WTOP Reporter Kate Ryan, who formerly taught high school at Montgomery County Public Schools. Ryan tells us what is going on here, why it matters, and what's being done to reverse chronic absenteeism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

About Miriam Plotinsky Miriam Plotinsky is an instructional specialist with Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland, where she has taught and led for more than 20 years. She is the author of Teach More, Hover Less, Lead Like a Teacher, and Writing Their Future Selves (W.W. Norton & Company). She is also a National Board–Certified Teacher and a certified administrator. What You'll Find in this Educational Leadership Podcast Episode with Miriam Plotinsky Miriam says that her new book--Lead Like a Teacher--was pretty much an accident. She simply found that the schools with more teachers at the table had stronger cultures. She talked about teachers' misconception of school leaders as well as school leaders' misconception of teachers. She called this “the empathy gap.” Miriam points out that “if you don't know the story, you'll create one. And, it might be wrong.” Miriam acknowledges that we often learn from the models we have around us, which is only a good thing when the model is effective. Otherwise it works against us. Hear Miriam discuss why visibility is so critical for a school leader. Miriam gave us some insights into how the book unfolds, including what she calls “macro” and “micro” aspects of school leadership. She calls for more classroom visits. We couldn't agree more. Don't miss what she says about “Wait Time 1” and “Wait Time 2” as both teaching and leadership strategies. We can't disagree with talking less to learn more. Miriam mentions Twitter as a place to go to find like-minded people and new ideas. She identifies some well known and not so well known resources that are valuable for all educators. She points to Teachers Going Gradeless as a cool organization. She also calls out Edutopia and ASCD as well as Solution Tree as great resources. Miriam uses the ten-minute reset each day to make sure that she does something that she loves. Tune into what she says about movement and breaks. She talks about being a “dabbler” in a bunch of things, and she wants to learn how to write more nonfiction. And, we all agreed to learn how to be more funny. Joe reflects on the need to get more people involved early in our process for any given initiative. Don't miss what she used to think about those who wanted to go into administration and how her perspective has changed. Let us know if there's a guest who you want us to have on the show by leaving a comment below or by contacting us at contact@theschoolhouse302.com. And don't miss our leadership content updates every week by subscribing on the site. We can't wait to hear from you. Joe & T.J.

In this ALL Means ALL Podcast episode, Dr. Phelton Moss is joined by  Dr. Daryl Howard, an Equity Specialist in Montgomery County Public Schools.  Together, they delve into how Dr. Howard centers culture and diversity in his work to enhance student learning in Montgomery County Public Schools. Throughout the episode, Dr. Howard shares his insights and strategies for promoting equity and inclusivity within the educational system. He emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and valuing the diverse cultural backgrounds and experiences that students bring to the classroom. Dr. Howard discusses various initiatives and approaches implemented in Montgomery County Public Schools to create a more inclusive and culturally responsive learning environment. These efforts include curriculum enhancements incorporating diverse perspectives, professional development opportunities for educators to foster cultural competence, and engaging families and communities in the educational process. Additionally, Dr. Howard explores the concept of culturally responsive teaching and its impact on student engagement and achievement. He highlights the significance of building positive relationships with students and developing teaching practices that align with their cultural backgrounds and learning styles. Throughout the conversation, Dr. Moss and Dr. Howard reflect on the challenges and successes of implementing these strategies, as well as the ongoing commitment required to achieve equitable outcomes for all students.

In the wake of recent sexual harassment revelations against a former deputy mayor, D.C. Councilmember Brianne Nadeau is introducing two bills aimed at changing how such cases against senior city officials are investigated. She joins Kojo and Tom to discuss the legislation and why it's needed. Plus, a public hearing was held this week for D.C. Mayor Muriel Bower's crime bill. Nadeau shares her thoughts and concerns about the much-discussed legislation. WAMU and DCist Criminal Justice reporter Jenny Gathright attended those public hearings on Tuesday. She explains what she saw and heard inside the Wilson Building. Does the wide-ranging bill stand a chance of passing? Plus, At-Large Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando tells us why he believes a proposed rent increase cap is still too high. Hundreds gathered outside of Montgomery County Public Schools offices to protest the lack of an opt-out policy for instruction using LGBTQ+ inclusive books. We ask the Councilmember his thoughts on the protests and how to deal with concerns. Become a member of WAMU: wamu.org/donate Send us questions and comments for guests: kojo@wamu.org Follow us on Facebook:facebook.com/thepoliticshour

Episode 160 of the Leader of Learning Podcast features an interview with Miriam Plotinsky (@MirPloMCPS), a national board certified teacher, instructional specialist with Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland, and the author of the book, “Lead Like a Teacher.” In the episode, Miriam discusses nine key aspects of leadership, how to stop teachers and their leaders from becoming adversaries, and how school leaders can lead more effectively by actively listening to teachers and welcoming their expertise.Full show notes and more information about this episode can be found at https://leaderoflearning.com/episode160.Download my free guide “The Teacher's Guide to Becoming a School Leader” at https://leaderoflearning.com/guidePurchase “The Transformational Leader's Reflection Guide” at https://leaderoflearning.com/journalDownload my FREE eBook “Lead to Inspire Growth” at https://leaderoflearning.com/ebookEnroll in my free course “Unlock Your Leadership Potential” at https://leaderoflearning.com/freecourseSign up for my email newsletter at https://leaderoflearning.com/newsSUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE at https://youtube.com/drdankreiness to watch inspirational and educational videos about leadership and digital learningConsider Becoming an Official Sponsor - https://leaderoflearning.com/press-kitTalkStudio is my recording platform of choice for video, audio, and even live streaming. For more information about TalkStudio and to receive 20% off your first billing cycle on ANY paid plan you sign up for, visit https://leaderoflearning.com/melonGear that I use and love to recommend:Mirrorless camera (Sony zv-1) - https://amzn.to/3zdxKlRMain microphone (Shure SM7b) - https://amzn.to/3Mi5SzEBackup microphone (Shure MV7) - https://amzn.to/38M9VqvBudget microphone (Samson Q2u) - https://amzn.to/38MeukBAudio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 2i2) - https://amzn.to/3xdocWqWireless lavalier microphone (AnkerWork M650) - https://amzn.to/3TUlsXNKey lights 2pk (Sokani P25) - https://amzn.to/3mcNq0XRing light (Neewer 18”) - https://amzn.to/3tfnB46Budget studio lights (Neewer Dimmable LED 2pk) - https://amzn.to/392g16iTo leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/leader-of-learning/id1243021772Android user? Leave a rating and review on Podchaser - https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/leader-of-learning-532116Follow on Social Media:YouTube: https://youtube.com/drdankreinessTwitter: https://twitter.com/dr_kreinessInstagram: https://instagram.com/dr_kreinessTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr_kreinessLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/dankreinessFacebook: https://facebook.com/drdankreinessThe Leader Of Learning Podcast is a proud member of the Teach Better Podcast Network. For more information and to find other great podcasts, visit https://teachbetter.com/podcasts/Music credits: https://www.purple-planet.com

Guest Name: Dr. Kelly PassekGuest Social Media: @kpasssek Guest Work Information: Librarian Blacksburg Middle School in Blacksburg, VA. Lead Secondary Librarian in Montgomery County Public Schools, VA and President-Elect of the Virtual Association of School Librarians. VAASL What Is A School Librarian one pagerVAASL What Is A School Librarian videoFuture Ready Schools Website: https://all4ed.org/future-ready-schools/Twitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMillerInstagram: @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMillerFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/FutureReadySchoolsFuture Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady

On today's special episode of Retrieving the Social Sciences, we hear from the presenters at the 12th Annual Pi Sigma Alpha UMBC Undergraduate Research Conference, as well as our Pi Sigma Alpha Chapter advisor Dr. Carolyn Forestiere, Professor of Political Science at UMBC. The student presenters and their paper titles are listed below: UMBC Paw Poll: Age and Voter Turnout, Eric Averno-Ruby Jr. A Study of the Pro-Life Movement, Tessa Cone Cosmopolitanization in Baltimore City and Montgomery County Public Schools, Kathryn Crummitt Inequality and Homicide Rates: A U.S. State-level Analysis, Grace Chan Ferguson Video Games as Cultural Artifacts: How Pathologic Communicated the Trauma-Induced Nostalgia of Russian Citizens, Maria Kutishcheva Racial Gerrymandering and Educational Success, Chinemerem Audrey Mba-Jonas West African Women Mitigating Brain Drain, Diana Moneke Death Penalty Justification: Explaining the Impact of Biological Sex and Religious Importance, Oyinlola Oluka Immigrant Attitudes Toward Women's Political Participation, Riya Patel Is Victim Blaming Universal? Understanding the societal impacts of genocidal rape in Central and Eastern Africa, Hannah Sizenbach Exploring Political Expression at UMBC: A Comparison of Party Identification and Comfort with Political Expression on Campus, Magdanikka Taylan Political Obedience in Democracies: How Educational and Conservative Environments Foster Trust of Governments, Molly Quinn Walker Check out the following links for more information on UMBC, CS3, and our host: The UMBC Center for the Social Sciences Scholarship The University of Maryland, Baltimore County Ian G. Anson, Ph.D. Retrieving the Social Sciences is a production of the UMBC Center for Social Science Scholarship.  Our podcast host is Dr. Ian Anson, our director is Dr. Christine Mallinson, our associate director is Dr. Felipe Filomeno and our production intern is Alex Andrews. Our theme music was composed and recorded by D'Juan Moreland.  Special thanks to Amy Barnes and Myriam Ralston for production assistance.  Make sure to follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, where you can find full video recordings of recent UMBC events.

This is the first episode in a series of three talking about Christianity and the Church today. The hope for this series is to go beyond denomination and institution.  The purpose is to dive into hard topics that come up as challenges for Christians and Church culture today; and simply talk about it with Christian leaders. In this episode, Reverend Timothy B. Warner is sharing his wisdom, insight and experience as a Church Leader with us. We are talking about the demands of discipleship, church hypocrisy, and can we Christians really be Jesus like? (And so much more!) Reverend Timothy B. Warner was called to the gospel ministry while serving as a Deacon at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church of Rockville, MD in 1996. He was licensed to preach in 1998 and ordained to pastoral ministry after he completed his Master of Divinity degree at Wesley Theological Seminary in 2003. Reverend Warner was trained as a bacterial geneticist and enjoyed a productive career in pharmaceutical research and development, where he held various scientific and executive leadership positions for over 18 years before committing to full-time ministry. He has served as the Associate Council Director for Community and Economic Development in the Baltimore-Washington Conference of the United Methodist Church, on the staff of the Montgomery County Executive in his Office of Community Partnerships as the Community Liaison for the African American and Faith Communities, and as Chief Engagement and Partnership Officer for Montgomery County Public Schools. He is a frequent lecturer in community engagement for several graduate schools, and has received Wesley Theological Seminary's Urban Ministry Distinguished Alumnus Award.  Rev. Warner is proud to have served for the last 9 years as Senior Pastor of the Emory Grove United Methodist Church in Gaithersburg, MD, where he is a co-founder of the Racial Justice Coalition. Most recently, he has founded The Heritage Emory Grove Community Development Corporation which is leading in a partnership to redevelop the historical Emory Grove community and restore a sense of authentic community.  He also serves as the Director for Faith Relations at Habitat for Humanity of Metro Maryland where he helps to engage faith communities in the justice ministry of affordable housing in Montgomery and Prince Georges Counties. He believes in the power of prayer, and attributes whatever success that has been ascribed to his ministry to the great many conversations so many have had with God on his behalf.  Rev. Warner shares an extreme sense of pride in the family God has given him with his wife, Paula, of nearly 4 decades.  I would love to hear from you!  Leave me a message via Anchor at:  https://anchor.fm/momcourage/message or send me an email at info@kariprmozic.com. Check out my website to learn more about courageous conversations:  ⁠Courageous Conversations | Courageousliving (kariprimozic.com) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecourage/message

Our guest for today's podcast is Jon Grabel, CIO of the Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association, also known as LACERA.   In his role, Jon has the responsibility for managing over $70 billion in AUM on behalf of LACERA's active and retired members.   Prior to LACERA, Jon was the CIO for New Mexico PERA and the Montgomery County Public Schools.  In total, Jon has served the important role of CIO for over 12 years in the second act of his highly accomplished career.  Previously, Jon was a general partner at a private equity firm focused on growth-stage investments in technology, networking industries, and digital communications. Jon spent his formative years as an investment banker and licensed CPA.  He received his Bachelor of Science in economics from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and his MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. I have to say, despite all his credentials and accomplishments, I am not sure if you will find a more humble and down to earth guy than Jon.  Without further ado, here is our conversation with Jon Grabel.

A rise in anti-Semitism in MCPS has school leaders looking for solutions, and new forms of punishment.

Listen to Sito Narcisse, Superintendent of East Baton Rouge Parish School System on the Culture Eats Everything Podcast in conversation with Thomas Willis. Read more about Sito Narcisse: Dr. Sito Narcisse serves as the Superintendent of Schools of the East Baton Rouge Parish School System. Dr. Narcisse most recently worked as the Chief of Secondary Schools of the District of Columbia Public Schools. He understands the challenge of being a young student trying to learn English and living between two cultures, all the while adapting to the American public education system. The son of Haitian immigrants, Dr. Narcisse moved with his family to Long Island, New York, in the pursuit of a better life for him and his siblings. As an English language learner, Dr. Narcisse learned to navigate both the social and academic obstacles that confront millions of students today. His success as a student led him to enroll at Kennesaw State University in Georgia. Seeing his second language as a strength, Dr. Narcisse graduated with a degree in French and pursued a master's degree from Vanderbilt University in secondary education. Doctoral studies led him to the University of Pittsburgh, where he earned a doctorate in educational administration and policy studies and leadership. Serving as both a teacher and a principal, Dr. Narcisse opened a high school in the Pittsburgh Public Schools and led turnaround efforts in a Boston public high school. Dr. Narcisse has also been a director of School Performance and acting Chief School Improvement Officer for Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland; an Associate Superintendent overseeing school improvement efforts for 74 schools in Prince George's County Public Schools in Maryland and was the second officer in charge as Chief of Schools for Metro Nashville Public Schools with 159 schools. _____________________________ Sito Narcisse LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sito-narc... East Baton Rouge Parish School System: https://ebrschools.org/ ______________________________ Phoenix Performance Partners Website: https://www.phoenixperform.com/ Culture Eats Everything Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Culture Eats Everything Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1utf9dZ... Tom Willis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasawi... Checkout our book: https://www.phoenixperform.com/book #CultureEatsEverything Download & Share!

Your gut is the root of your health. So, how often do you pay attention to your gut health?Or maybe you notice digestive issues and you're not sure what to do about it?Today's episode is here to help!In this episode:How does sugar impact your gutWhat is Candida and how does it impact your healthWhat types of gut microbiome support your health and which ones are problematicImportant information about use of antibioticsOther foods and things that lead to gut damageHow to heal from autoimmune disease such as HashimotosWhat is an elimination diet and which foods are best to avoid to heal your gutMore!Lindsey Parsons, EdD is a Certified Health Coach working out of northeast Tucson. She specializes in helping clients locally and nationally heal gut health issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally as well as lose weight without cutting calories. She also hosts the podcast "The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome". Prior to starting her health coaching career, she co-founded and ran a nonprofit advocating for healthier food in the Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland.******************Free Gifts From Lindsey: “Finding Your Root Cause Through Stool and Organic Acids Testing” E-Book HERE: https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/newsletter/Take the quiz  to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find the root cause of your gut health issues:  https://0p6cywvgmku.typeform.com/to/x1VUjSAy  Connect with Lindsey: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HighDesertHealth My Facebook Gut Healing group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gut.healing.for.you Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/high.desert.health/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HDesertHealth Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/highdeserthealth/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK6gOjdJwcmQbrbe6oLbZrQ******************➠ Ready to heal your relationship with sugar once and for all? Join us in the next round of my signature Break Free From Sugar Program - launching in 2023 - get on the waitlist here: https://danielle-daem.mykajabi.com/bffs-waitlist******************Come hang out with me and keep the conversation going on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danielledaemcoachingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielledaem/Join the Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/simplybalancedhealthYouTube (where you can watch all these episodes in video!) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLCqU7XE_KU1xPmjkpZyGPA➠Join my weekly newsletter for powerful insights, behind the scenes, and tools on your journey to s

Miriam Plotinsky - Teach More, Hover Less: How to Stop Micromanaging Your Secondary Classroom. This is episode 521 of Teaching Learning Leading K-12, an audio podcast. Miriam Plotinsky is an instructional specialist with Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland, and the author of Teach More, Hover Less: How to Stop Micromanaging Your Secondary Classroom and the upcoming Lead Like a Teacher: How to Elevate Expertise in Your School.  Miriam is a National Board Certified Teacher and certified administrator, she lives in Silver Spring, Maryland and can be reached via her website or on Twitter: @MirPloMCPS. Today, we are focused on her book, Teach More Hover Less: How to Stop Micromanaging Your Secondary  Classroom.  Some extra information before you go... The new intro and outro music was written and performed by Brian K. Buffington. Connect with Brian at briankbuffington@gmail.com or go to his website at  https://briankbuffington.com/ He is an awesome musician, comedic power, teacher, trainer, technology guru, and overall creator of all that is cool. Thanks, Brian! Oh, yeah... Could you do me a favor? Please go to my website at https://www.stevenmiletto.com/reviews/ or open the podcast app that you are listening to me on and would you rate and review the podcast? That would be Awesome. Thanks! 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? That would so awesome! Thanks for sharing! Thanks for listening! Connect & Learn More: https://miriamplotinsky.com/ https://twitter.com/mirplomcps https://www.facebook.com/MiriamPlotinsky/ https://twitter.com/mirplomcps https://www.linkedin.com/in/miriam-plotinsky-b739a3189/ https://wwnorton.com/books/9781324019879 Order on Amazon Length - 40:20  

Dr. Kristen Eccleston's key differentiator is her first-hand knowledge and demonstrated competence grounded in real-life professional experience. She has a Doctorate of Education in Mind, Brain, & Teaching from Johns Hopkins University, a Master of Science in Special Education from Johns Hopkins University, and a Certificate in Educational Leadership and Administration from Hood College. Dr. Eccleston was the creator and former Director of the Enhanced- Social-Emotional Special Education Services (E-SESES) Program for Montgomery County Public Schools and was a Montgomery County Special Education teacher for over 15 years. She is currently an Adjunct Professor at Towson University in their Secondary and Special Education Graduate Programs. Dr. Eccleston has worked on extensive research examining adolescent mental health impairments in the education environment and is well versed in the needs of the neurodiverse brain. She currently serves as part of the Smithsonian's Zero Barriers in STEM Education Advisory Committee and is a National Board Certified Teacher: Exceptional Needs Specialist. Dr. Eccleston has extensive experience creating and reviewing Individual Education Plans (IEPs). Her work as a Special Educator has provided her with expertise administering educational testing and creating individualized learning plans tailored for student success. She has served as an expert witness in court cases specific to Special Education. Dr. Eccleston is the mother of two elementary students and enjoys spending time with her family in her spare time. Discover More https://www.ecclestoneducationconsulting.com https://www.theneurodiverseteacher.com https://youtu.be/Pzb6iduvgfQ https://www.instagram.com/the.NeuroDiverse.teacher https://www.facebook.com/the.NeuroDiverse.teacher https://www.facebook.com/eccleston.education.consulting https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-eccleston-ed-d-nbct-34367150/ https://www.vm.tiktok.com/ZTdaN3WoJ/

On this episode of the TeacherNerdz podcast, Joe and Ron chat with Miriam Plotinsky National Board Certified Teacher, instructional specialist with Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland and author of Teach More, Hover Less: How to Stop Micromanaging Your Secondary Classroom. Miriam discusses how this approach to teaching can benefit all classrooms, students, and teachers. Joe also shares his experience with this approach in a 3rd grade classroom. SHOW LINKS: https://wakelet.com/wake/Sax7i5LiX4EqBxk-71jjQ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/teacher-nerdz/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teacher-nerdz/support

Miriam Plotinsky is an instructional specialist with Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland, and the author of Teach More, Hover Less: How to Stop Micromanaging Your Secondary Classroom. She joins host Mike Palmer in a conversation about what drove her to write the book. In a thought-provoking conversation about the tactics that allow for more student agency and voice, we explore topics like teacher burnout, building trust and student engagement, and the advantages of a more intentionally “hands-off” approach that yields surprising results. We also connect Miriam's perspectives on what works in the classroom to what works for parents and in our professional lives Don't miss it! Subscribe to Trending in Education wherever you get your podcasts. Visit us at TrendinginEd.com for more

What does it take to create a classroom environment in which students take the initiative in their learning and teachers can let go of the 'exhaustive hyper control' that so often leads to burnout? Miriam Plotinsky has written an engaging, honest and practical book that offers a pathway for teachers who want to make this happen. In this interview, we discuss four stages that Plotinsky identifies as crucial to increasing student autonomy: a teacher mindset shift, the development of deeper relationships, planning for meaningful engagement and choice-based, hands-off instruction.  While informed by research, Hover Less, Teach More: How to Stop Micromanaging Your Secondary Classroom (Norton, 2022) draws strongly on Plotinsky's school-based experience as a teacher and instructional specialist and leaves behind academic jargon. It addresses essential questions in classroom teaching practice in a pithy way that will speak to time-poor teachers seeking fresh ideas. Miriam Plotinsky is an instructional specialist with Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland, and the author of Teach More, Hover Less: How to Stop Micromanaging Your Secondary Classroom. Also a National Board Certified Teacher and certified administrator, she lives in Silver Spring, Maryland. On Twitter: @MirPloMCPS Alice Garner is a historian, teacher and performer with a PhD from the University of Melbourne, Australia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

What does it take to create a classroom environment in which students take the initiative in their learning and teachers can let go of the 'exhaustive hyper control' that so often leads to burnout? Miriam Plotinsky has written an engaging, honest and practical book that offers a pathway for teachers who want to make this happen. In this interview, we discuss four stages that Plotinsky identifies as crucial to increasing student autonomy: a teacher mindset shift, the development of deeper relationships, planning for meaningful engagement and choice-based, hands-off instruction.  While informed by research, Hover Less, Teach More: How to Stop Micromanaging Your Secondary Classroom (Norton, 2022) draws strongly on Plotinsky's school-based experience as a teacher and instructional specialist and leaves behind academic jargon. It addresses essential questions in classroom teaching practice in a pithy way that will speak to time-poor teachers seeking fresh ideas. Miriam Plotinsky is an instructional specialist with Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland, and the author of Teach More, Hover Less: How to Stop Micromanaging Your Secondary Classroom. Also a National Board Certified Teacher and certified administrator, she lives in Silver Spring, Maryland. On Twitter: @MirPloMCPS Alice Garner is a historian, teacher and performer with a PhD from the University of Melbourne, Australia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/education

Our image of a classroom community in secondary education is rapidly evolving. The experience of remote learning during a pandemic has altered our mental picture of students occupying rows of desks with a teacher nearby, closely monitoring their activities. But even when teachers are able to be in physical proximity to their students, the research is clear that students need to be empowered to take ownership of their learning in order to be fully engaged. The question this book explores is: How can teachers step back, stop micromanaging, and allow students more agency?In this engaging guide, instructional specialist Miriam Plotinsky breaks hover-free teaching down into four sequential stages: mindset, deeper relationships, planning for engagement, and choice-based instruction. Her book shows how teachers can free themselves from helicopter habits and allow students greater control of their own learning, while still managing and maximizing classroom time effectively.Miriam Plotinsky is an instructional specialist with Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland, and the author of Teach More, Hover Less: How to Stop Micromanaging Your Secondary Classroom. Also a National Board Certified Teacher and certified administrator, she lives in Silver Spring, Maryland.

Maureen Fox, a Montgomery County parent of a child at Sherwood Elementary, joined WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" radio program on Tuesday about how her child's school was sending home unvaccinated students.  Ms. Fox says she reached out to MCPS multiple times to push back on this. Last week, Sherwood Elementary School in Montgomery County Public Schools sent home all of the fifth graders who are not vaccinated and are allowing them back on Monday. The rest of the school will have to mask for two weeks. The kids sent home without instruction did not necessarily have COVID or even any symptoms.We've heard that Chevy Chase Elementary also did something similar in the last week or two as well as another school in Damascus (Clearspring). None of this is in line with what the Board of Education has voted on or policies in place.  For more coverage on the issues that matter to you, visit www.WMAL.com, download the WMAL app or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 FM from 5-9 AM ET. To join the conversation, check us out on Twitter: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @Jgunlock,and @patrickpinkfile. Show website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Kristen Eccleston's key differentiator is her first-hand knowledge and demonstrated competence grounded in real-life professional experience. She has a Doctorate of Education in Mind, Brain, & Teaching from Johns Hopkins University, a Master of Science in Special Education from Johns Hopkins University, and a Certificate in Educational Leadership and Administration from Hood College. Dr. Eccleston was the creator and former Director of the Enhanced- Social-Emotional Special Education Services (E-SESES) Program for Montgomery County Public Schools and was a Montgomery County Special Education teacher for over 15 years. She is currently an Adjunct Professor at Towson University in their Secondary and Special Education Graduate Programs. Dr. Eccleston has worked on extensive research examining adolescent mental health impairments in the education environment and is well versed in the needs of the neurodiverse brain. She currently serves as part of the Smithsonian's Zero Barriers in STEM Education Advisory Committee and is a National Board Certified Teacher: Exceptional Needs Specialist. www.ecclestoneducationconsulting.com, Instagram: The.NeuroDiverse.Teacher --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/drdarianparker/message

This week, Sound Mixer and Art Director ,Timothy D. Craggette, talks with me about his work on the film "The Impact Factor". Click Here to purchase "The Impact Factor". Timothy D. Craggette - @ilovenerdlife Timothy D. Craggette is an entrepreneur with over 15+ years as an educator and consultant for small business entrepreneurship, public relations, and marketing. He has trained budding business owners within the Washington, DC Metro Area as well as globally through his online coaching, training programs, live events, private masterminds, and “The Swift Kick Show” on WERA 96.7 FM..DC's #1 Radio Show for Online Small Business. As the Executive Producer for “The Swift Kick Show”, Timothy invites today's industry leaders in small business and discusses their unique business models. For close to four years, he's aired his show to over 291,000,000 people with more than 12,000 hours on-air. The show can be heard in over 116 countries worldwide. As a member of the National Business Educators Association, he has spoken at the University of Maryland, the National Institutes of Health, the Food and Drug Administration, and on stages nationally on the topics of online business and health. As the Chairman for the Entrepreneurship Committee for The Yleana Leadership Foundation, he serves as an advisor for entrepreneurship curriculum and mentorship to teenagers in underserved communities. Timothy is also a 6x award-winning, best-selling information product creator, audio engineer/recordist, media specialist, educator with Montgomery County Public Schools, and adult educator with over nine figures in sales. For information about the B Signal Podcast go www.thebsignalpodcast.com Visit my IG page on @bsignalpodcast Email: bsignalpodcast@gmail.com For media services, please contact the The B Anthony Creative Group! Click here for more information: https://banthonycg.com/service-request-form IG: @banthonycg --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Logan Dechter (he/they) is a May 2022 graduate of the University of Maryland School Counseling Program and a professional school counselor in Montgomery County Public Schools. Logan serves as one of the advisors for his school's Rainbow Club, a developmentally appropriate Genders and Sexualities Alliance for 4th and 5th grade students. Logan also led the charge for the implementation of a Genders and Sexualities Alliance Prince George's County Public Schools middle school. In addition to his work in school counseling, Logan has experience in suicide prevention and crisis intervention, which has greatly influenced his research interests. Logan has worked on the Trevor Lifeline, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, and the Lifeline Chat service in addition to various other social service lines, such as the local Homeless Hotline and the Domestic Violence Hotline.Logan's research interests include LGBTQ+ student wellbeing, Latinx student mental health, and suicide prevention. Outside of education, Logan is passionate about Kesem, a nonprofit organization that supports children through and beyond their parent's cancer, where he serves as a mental health professional and advisory board member for various local chapters.Logan can be reached at Logan_Dechter@mcpsmd.org or at linkedin.com/logandechter.

In this episode, I examine several current news stories through the prism of a misnomer – that perception is reality. That's not true, nor has it ever been. Perception causes a belief in a reality, but it is false. The misconception is created in a person's mind, but that does make it a fact. I start by quoting a school board member for the Montgomery County Public Schools in Rockville, MD. With the knowledge the CDC would likely be greatly reducing the mask guidance, they discussed it's meaning for the school system. Ms. O'Looney actually stated she did not care what the data says, because she believes it is more important to put perception over reality. I'm not making that up. She wants to prevent children who have been lied to this long about the effectiveness of masks from hearing the truth and risk them feeling anxious about it. Shouldn't the answer be to admit they were wrong and tell the students the truth? Why are the wanting to keep the “perception” in place when that, in and of itself, is what is really causing the anxiety? Ms. O'Looney is guilty of projecting her own fears onto others rather than dealing with them herself. And we see this very thing happening in administrations around the world. In Canada, where Prime Minister Trudeau was so quick to create the perception that the Freedom Convoy were enemies of the state, he seized their accounts. Now, days after saying the “emergency” is over, accounts are still frozen. In New Zealand, the self-appointed health dictator, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern continued to fuel the perception that lock-downs and mandates not only work, but also are necessary for the good of all. She has been doubling-down on the vaccines and boosters and masks without regard for liberty, freedom or due process. Thankfully, the New Zealand high court left her reeling on Friday after ruling her vaccine mandates represented a “gross violation of human rights” for New Zealanders. I bring it all to a close with an examination of the White House and the sanctions placed on Russia. The perception is President Biden is being tough of Russia and the legacy media is playing the role of helping to spread that propaganda. The reality is, we have been and are still importing 600,000 barrels of oil a day from Russia. Our sanctions do not in any way affect anything to do with Russia's energy sector. We are not hurting them. We are funding their war operation because we don't want to produce our own oil. The Biden administration has given the extremist environmentalist movement a perception we are reducing drilling to appease them, only to fund our enemies by buying fossil fuels from them. We are caught in a cycle of letting politicians create fantasies they desperately want to be true, who then turn around and sell them to us as if they are true. And, routinely, people fall for it because it is all about feelings and beliefs, not facts or truth. We have got to get back to dealing with reality, which means data is important, truth is important and facts are not subject to dismissal. Take a moment to rate and review the show and then share the episode on social media. You can find me on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and GETTR by searching for the Alan Sanders Show.

This video was livestreamed on 1/28/22 and can be watched here: https://youtu.be/qs-2QGsjuWE My heart is broken and grieving with the Thomas family and the Magruder community after the shooting of a 15 year-old at Col. Magruder High School in Rockville, MD on January 22nd. I'm speaking today to help create a public space where other parents can connect in order to heal, learn, and collaborate with hard-working county and school staff who care for our children every day. I'm the parent of two children in Montgomery County Public Schools, and husband to a MCPS teacher. I've been a social worker for 20 years and run two private psychotherapy clinics specializing in trauma recovery and relationships, and I host The Soul of Life psychology and spirituality podcast. If my message resonates in some way, or makes you uncomfortable, I hope you would make that known and please post a comment here: https://youtu.be/qs-2QGsjuWE My hope is that if we come together we can begin work of advocating for an increase in staffing for social workers and counselors in our schools.

A student's community influences their overall well-being, academic success, and social development; meaning the people in a community must interact with students in various situations. As part of that community, teachers need training to be the strong and trustworthy core adults to support students holistically. Jeff Donald, the Mindfulness Coordinator for Montgomery County Public Schools, offers his insights and argues that the days of just focusing on academics should be long gone.

We are so pleased to have Jillian Copeland, a Founder, Board Chair and Interim Executive Director of Main Street Connect,  join us on Health Gig. Jillian is a teacher by trade, having worked as an educator, staff trainer and technology coordinator for Montgomery County Public Schools for several years prior to founding The Diener School in 2007. Jillian's next endeavor was focused on accessible and affordable housing - her apartment building and community center, Main Street, is an innovative way of living that encourages a sense of community and fosters the feeling of belonging for able-bodied and disabled people all together in a co-op space.