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What should have been a routine trip home from a local zoo turned into the deadliest school bus crash in Texas' recent history. The crash left a 5-year-old boy and an adult dead, and dozens of other children suffered serious injuries and emotional trauma. How did this happen?   In an in-depth series, a reporting team from the Austin American-Statesman set off to answer several unanswered questions. Their deep investigation earned them the Fred M. Hechinger Grand Prize at this year's National Awards for Education Reporting ceremony.  K-12 education reporter Keri Heath and Latino communities reporter Emiliano Tahui Gómez join EWA public editor Emily Richmond to discuss their award-winning work, which involved deep data mining to expose where the state's safety regulations for students and motorists fell short.

Clare-based Anna Marie Kiernan, Advanced Nurse Practitioner at Croom Orthopaedic Hospital Pain Excellence Centre (HSE Mid-West), received the Best Use of Innovative Technology Award at the HSE Spark Summit in Dublin. Her project, ‘Patch Me If You Can/Virtually Pain Free', was one of 12 innovative healthcare solutions recognised for tackling key challenges in patient care. To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by Anna Marie Kiernan. PHOTO CREDIT: HSE

Let's be honest. Teaching and learning have changed somewhat over the years, but schools as institutions can still “feel” very similar to how they did when my grandfather was a school superintendent back in the 1940s. So what are some ways we can reimagine school? It takes a real visionary to think outside of this rigid box, wouldn't you say? Our guest on this episode, educator and author Paul Halford, is one such visionary. Paul guides us through his perspective on reimagining schools.Paul Halford has worked in education for over 50 years including 35 in management. His diverse career included Catholic, Jewish, Anglican, Islamic, government, international and alternative schools. He has twice been nominated for National Excellence Awards. In 2004 and in 2006 his schools received National Awards for Excellence and Improvement. He has led International schools in Australia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and Malaysia.  Our guiding question for this episode was: “How do educators and schools go about reimagining themselves?”In this show, Paul covers several topics, including:Paul's reasons for writing his book, My Educated Life: Lessons from Leading and Reimagining SchoolsSchools' search for legitimacyPaul's early career working at a parent-designed alternative school in AustraliaThe importance of trust, care, and hope in schools, as modeled by school leadersLeadership tools to promote trust, care, and hopeConnections to the work of school change pioneer Michael FullanThe process of reimagining schools moving forwardResources mentioned in the episode:My Educated Life: Lessons from leading and reimagining schools by Paul HalfordMichael Fullan The New Meaning of Educational ChangeThis episode was recorded on March 20, 2025.Categories: School Life | Leadership | Change  Remember to access our Educators Going Global website for more information and consider joining our Patreon community at patreon/educatorsgoingglobal!Email us with comments or suggestions at educatorsgoingglobal@gmail.com Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram or YouTube.Listen on your favorite podcast app: connect from our share page.Music: YouTube. (2022). Acoustic Guitar | Folk | No copyright | 2022❤️. YouTube. Retrieved October 11, 2022, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOEmg_6i7jA.

Dance Beyond Borders Host: Anna Harsh Guest: Anabella Lenzu Originally from Argentina, Anabella Lenzu is a dancer, choreographer, scholar & educator with 35 years of experience working in Argentina, Chile, Italy, and the USA. Lenzu directs her own company, Anabella Lenzu/DanceDrama, which since 2006 has presented 400 performances, created 15 choreographic works and performed at 100 venues, presenting thought provoking and historically conscious dance-theater in NYC.As a choreographer, she has been commissioned all over the world for opera, TV programs, theatre productions, and by many dance companies. She has produced and directed several award-winning short dance films and screened her work in over 200 festivals both nationally and internationally.Lenzu founded her own dance school L'Atelier Centro Creativo de Danza in 1994 in Argentina, and as an educator for more 35 years, she has been teaching in more than 50 institutions, including universities, professional dance studios, companies, festivals, and symposiums in the USA, Canada, Ireland, Egypt, Australia, Panamá, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, London, and Italy.In 2023, Anabella received the National Award for Outstanding Leadership in the Independent Sector by NDEO (National Dance Education Organization) and in 2022, the Innovative Dance Educator Award by NYSDEA (New York State Dance Education Association), acknowledging her work as a dance educator who develops innovative pedagogy in the dance field, groundbreaking teachings that have a significant impact on dance, as well as an established record of exemplary leadership on the state and national level in USA.Lenzu has written for various dance and arts magazines and published her first book in 2013, entitled Unveiling Motion and Emotion. The book contains writings in Spanish and English on the importance of dance, community, choreography, and dance pedagogy. Her second book, Teaching Dance through Meaningful Gestures (2025), explores how technique is a philosophy and a theory, and how the body is an instrument for expression. Currently, Lenzu conducts classes at NYU Gallatin, the School of Visual Arts, and Peridance Center. From 2020 to the present, she created and directed the Online Choreographic Mentorship Program.Visit her website: www.AnabellaLenzu.com Anna Harsh www.AllegroDanceCompany.net

Hansal Mehta Winner of the National Award for Best Direction in 2014, Hansal Mehta talks about his Netflix drama starring Bollywood's beloved Kareena Kapoor, Buckingham Murders. He's best known for Shahid (2013), Citylights (2014), Aligarh (2016), Omertà (2018), Scoop (2023), Modern Love Mumbai (2022) and Scam 1992 (2020). He is known for films that depict social and political realities in deeply polarised and troubled times. His films are remarkable for their understanding of characters and their worlds, while telling important stories. His films Shahid (2013) and Omertà(2018) premiered as official selections at different editions of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). Aligarh (2016) a moving tale about a professor suspended by university for being gay premiered at the BFI London Film Festival in 2015. His films have traveled to festivals around the world and have been extensively written about and discussed in both international and local forums. Watch the Buckingham Murders on Netflix. When a teen boy's murder rattles a quiet English town, a grieving detective uncovers the hidden hostilities beneath its idyllic surface…

In this episode of the SENDcast, Dale discusses informal SEND provision in mainstream primary schools with Kate Browning, an experienced SEND consultant. They explore the increasing demand for inclusive education amid a rise in children with complex needs and the challenges schools face in effectively supporting these students. Kate highlights what good practice looks like when thinking about establishing an informal SEND provision and what the potential dangers and unintended consequences are.  Key points include:  Growing Inclusion Needs Parental Choice vs. School Capability Positive Impact of Informal Provision Importance of High Expectations Collaborative Support Normalisation of Differences “Share, develop, widen, broaden and resource appropriately so that we can really evolve what that mainstream education offer can look like.” Kate Browning Overall, the episode highlights the importance of thoughtful implementation of informal provisions and the need for ongoing support and collaboration to ensure all children can succeed in inclusive educational settings. About Kate Browning For over 25 years, I have been passionately committed to supporting schools to improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND. Over this time, I have worked as a SENCo, a SEN Advisory teacher, a Local Authority School Improvement Officer for SEND and interim Education Development Officer for NASEN. I now work as an independent consultant specialising in school improvement for SEND.   I have supported NASEN in writing guidance and delivering national training on the SEND Code of Practice for SENCOs. I have a successful track record of working with individual schools Trusts and Universities to improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND thorough consultancy, training and producing written guidance. I also support Local Authorities in reviewing and developing their strategy for identifying, making provision and improving outcome for CYP with SEND.   I taught the National Award for SEN Coordination and now teach on the NPQ SENCO. I facilitate SENCo Networks for schools across Leicestershire, Warwickshire and Coventry. I am an experienced Chair of Governors and SEND Governor of a large Junior school. My approach is wholly collaborative, positive and focused on empowering those I work with to make a sustainable difference to improving outcomes for children with SEND.  Contact Kate kate.browning2@gmail.com www.x.com/@kate_browning2 Useful Links B Squared Website – www.bsquared.co.uk  Meeting with Dale to find out about B Squared - https://calendly.com/b-squared-team/overview-of-b-squared-sendcast  Email Dale – dale@bsquared.co.uk  Subscribe to the SENDcast - https://www.thesendcast.com/subscribe The SENDcast is powered by B Squared We have been involved with Special Educational Needs for over 25 years, helping show the small steps of progress pupils with SEND make. B Squared has worked with thousands of schools, we understand the challenges professionals working in SEND face. We wanted a way to support these hardworking professionals - which is why we launched The SENDcast! Click the button below to find out more about how B Squared can help improve assessment for pupils with SEND in your school.

Jeannette meets the incredible Scotty Mills, a former Royal Marine officer who shares his remarkable journey from humble beginnings in South London to a distinguished 32-year career, highlighting significant milestones such as carrying the Olympic flag at London 2012. Together Scotty and Jeannette discuss the importance of mental and physical toughness, the values instilled in Marines, and the profound sense of duty that drives them both toward greatness. You'll hear: Scotty's journey from humble beginnings in South London to becoming the highest-ranking black Royal Marine officer The importance of resilience and determination in overcoming life's challenges. The values instilled in recruits which become a way of life, shaping their character and approach to challenges. How building trust and camaraderie within a team is crucial, especially in high-stakes situations. The concept of a "ring of steel" - the commitment to support one another, fostering a sense of security and confidence. How identifying a personal "why" can guide individuals toward fulfilling new goals and aspirations. How the ability to do the right thing, even when it's difficult, can have a significant impact on the lives of others and the overall mission. This episode is living proof that no matter where you’re starting from — or what life throws at you — it’s never too late to be brave, bold, and unlock your inner brilliant. Visit https://brave-bold-brilliant.com/ for free tools, guides and resources to help you take action now

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In this special episode, Catherine McCluskey, Paul Schofield, and Roo Stenning from St Andrews International School in Bangkok discuss their recognition as the International Provision of the Year at the nasen Awards. They highlight the school's commitment to inclusivity, emphasising that every child's potential is valued and supported. Catherine notes that the award recognises the hard work of the school community over the past 20 years, with a focus on ensuring all students, including those with special educational needs, are integrated and thrive. Paul elaborates on the importance of community and social interaction, asserting that inclusion benefits all students by fostering empathy and collaboration. Roo adds that the school aims to continuously improve its practices to meet the diverse needs of its students. The team emphasises the significance of a positive school culture where happiness is a core value, promoting an environment where students are supported not only academically but also socially and emotionally. They encourage other schools to embrace inclusive practices, demonstrating that it is possible to create a supportive and thriving educational environment for all students. The conversation reflects a strong belief in the impact of inclusivity on both individual students and the broader school community.   About Catherine A passionate, highly skilled and outstanding senior leader within the international inclusive education sector. My teaching, and special educational needs experience, is vast and varied, having worked in Grammar, rural high schools, alternative provision and resource bases, specialist provision, and mainstream inner-city comprehensives. Having been a SENCo since 2007, I moved from London in August 2022 to take up position as Director of Whole School Learning Support, at St. Andrews International School, Bangkok. Since joining, and within my first two years in post, I have led on achieving the Inclusion Quality Mark Award - Centre of Excellence Accreditation, as well as the school being awarded the NASEN International Provision of the Year Award 2024 for exceptional special educational needs and disabilities provision. As an experienced and highly respected and skilled practitioner, I am hugely passionate about supporting adults and young people through the minefield that is identifying accurate, appropriate, and suitable SEND provision, support, and resources, as well as advising on policy changes and inclusive pedagogy. After receiving my first accreditation as an SSAT Lead Practitioner in SEND in June 2017, I went on to gain my National Award in Special Educational Needs Co-Ordination, and successfully re-accredited to SSAT for a further 3 years in 2020. An outstanding special educational needs teacher and Senior Leader, I am also a Level 3 Designated Safeguarding Lead and Team Teach Level 1 and 2 accredited trainer. I have delivered CPD workshops, designed conferences for teachers, ran bespoke workshops for young people with external providers and companies, supported teachers in other countries (most recently Thailand, Tanzania, Jakarta and Vietnam for Nord Anglia Education, and Rwanda and Kenya through the Inspiring Teachers Charity) designed and ran parent workshops, supported independent companies to become more inclusive and welcoming, performed audits and policy reviews, and much much more. As an NAE EDIB Champion for my current school, I am supporting and working alongside other schools in our global community to share understanding, policy review, audits, and training on neuroinclusive pedagogy. Finally, as a dual neurodivergent adult, I have the added insight of personal experience of how life can be as a child, and adult, with undiagnosed SEND needs, and the challenges this can present at all stages of life. In my downtime I love my ‘heinz57' Thai street dog, my retired rescued ex-thoroughbred racehorse, and scuba diving.   About Paul Head of School at St Andrews International School for over 20 years. Our school has always worked to be fully inclusive taking children with a huge range of learning challenges. We started with 110 students, with 11 in High School. Currently we have 2,400 students, with 1,400 in High School. Our school has a wonderful school community which hugely support all aspects of our school's life.   About Roo Roo has been teaching different combinations of Geography, History, Maths and Theory of Knowledge in London, Ho Chi Minh City and Bangkok for over 30 years, as well as having a number of other positions of responsibility - PSHE Coordinator, Head of Year, Deputy Head (Pastoral), Deputy Head (Curriculum) and now Head of High School (11-18). Outside of school he spends far too much time still thinking about Education, either on Twitter (@MrRooBKK) or reading books or articles. He also loves to read books about topics related to Geography or TOK, which between them cover most of the world, to watch films and to watch Arsenal win.   Contact Catherine https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-mccluskey-445100183/   Contact Paul https://www.facebook.com/standrewsbangkok pschofield@standrews.ac.th   Contact Roo https://www.facebook.com/standrewsbangkok   About the nasen awards The nasen awards celebrate outstanding contributions to the education and support of children and young people with SEND. These annual awards recognise individuals, schools, and organisations that demonstrate exceptional commitment to inclusive education and the advancement of SEND practices. nasen is a charitable organisation that supports children and young people with SEND. nasen's goals include Influencing government policy, providing information, training and resources to support practitioners and contributing to the debate and effecting change to improve outcomes for children and young people.   Useful Links nasen website nasen events and CPD nasen live conference  nasen Awards   B Squared Website – www.bsquared.co.uk  Meeting with Dale to find out about B Squared - https://calendly.com/b-squared-team/overview-of-b-squared-sendcast  Email Dale – dale@bsquared.co.uk  Subscribe to the SENDcast - https://www.thesendcast.com/subscribe   The SENDcast is powered by B Squared We have been involved with Special Educational Needs for over 25 years, helping show the small steps of progress pupils with SEND make. B Squared has worked with thousands of schools, we understand the challenges professionals working in SEND face. We wanted a way to support these hardworking professionals - which is why we launched The SENDcast! Click the button below to find out more about how B Squared can help improve assessment for pupils with SEND in your school.

Can films and art change the world? How do we find purpose through our art? Why do some films stick with us, and transform us?Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra is back on The Philosophy of Now! The National Award-winning renowned filmmaker sits down with us to discuss his creative process and life philosophy.We dissect some of his films by looking at them at a philosophical level. How did Aamir Khan's Rang De Basanti speak to the youth of today? What is the importance of looking within like he does often in his films like Bhaag Milkha Bhaag?Mehra also dives into the importance of art transforming the individual spiritually. He doesn't shy away from telling us that being in the unknown in life is beautiful in itself. The master filmmaker tells us we need to embrace the simplicity in life and love the light and darkness.This is a vulnerable conversation with a masterful creative. He also talks about his next pan-Indian Bollywood movie diving into the Mahabharata! Check out the full episode NOW! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trevor Aaronson - The FBI Manufactured War on TerrorMar 19, 2023When America declares war, or 'enforces freedom', who profits?Trevor Aaronson joined Ed Opperman to discuss how the FBI actively encourages conflict and escalation in order than certain individuals can profit from nefarious activities. It's a startling insight into how much money can be made from manufactured combat. Trevor Aaronson is a contributing writer for The Intercept and a 2020 ASU Future Security Fellow at New America. He is also author of The Terror Factory: Inside the FBI's Manufactured War on Terrorism and creator and host of the documentary podcasts American ISIS and Chameleon: High Rollers.Aaronson co-founded the nonprofit Florida Center for Investigative Reporting in 2010. Investigations he edited spurred changes to law and policy and won honors from the National Headliner Awards, the National Awards for Education Reporting, Investigative Reporters and Editors, and the Green Eyeshade Awards.Trevor more recently appeared on the Opperman report to discuss his series, the Alphabet Boys.Website             : Trevor Aaronson Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.

Jan 26, 2025 Stand Up is a daily podcast that I book,host,edit, post and promote new episodes with brilliant guests every day. Please subscribe now for as little as 5$ and gain access to a community of over 700 awesome, curious, kind, funny, brilliant, generous souls Check out StandUpwithPete.com to learn more GET TICKETS TO PODJAM II In Vegas March 27-30 Confirmed Guests! Professor Eric Segall, Dr Aaron Carroll, Maura Quint, Tim Wise, JL Cauvin, Ophira Eisenberg, Christian Finnegan and More! Anya Kamenetz speaks, writes, and thinks about generational justice; about thriving, and raising thriving kids, on a changing planet. Her newsletter on these topics is The Golden Hour. She covered education for many years including for NPR, where she co-created the podcast Life Kit: Parenting. Her newest book is The Stolen Year: How Covid Changed Children's Lives, And Where We Go Now. Kamenetz is currently an advisor to the Aspen Institute and the Climate Mental Health Network, working on new initiatives at the intersection of children and climate change. Anya Kamenetz speaks, writes, and thinks about generational justice; about thriving, and raising thriving kids, on a changing planet. Her newsletter on these topics is The Golden Hour. She covered education as a journalist for many years including for NPR, where she also co-created the podcast Life Kit:Parenting in partnership with Sesame Workshop. Kamenetz is currently an advisor to the Aspen Institute and the Climate Mental Health Network on new initiatives at the intersection of children and climate change. She's the author of several acclaimed nonfiction books: Generation Debt (Riverhead, 2006); DIY U: Edupunks, Edupreneurs, and the Coming Transformation of Higher Education (Chelsea Green, 2010) ; The Test: Why Our Schools Are Obsessed With Standardized Testing, But You Don't Have To Be (Public Affairs, 2016); The Art of Screen Time: How Your Family Can Balance Digital Media and Real Life (Public Affairs, 2018), and The Stolen Year: How Covid Changed Children's Lives, And Where We Go Now (Public Affairs, 2022). Kamenetz was named a 2010 Game Changer in Education by the Huffington Post, received 2009, 2010, and 2015 National Awards for Education Reporting from the Education Writers Association, won an Edward R. Murrow Award for innovation in 2017 along with the rest of the NPR Ed team, and the 2022 AERA Excellence in Media Reporting on Education Research Award. She's been a New America fellow, a staff writer for Fast Company Magazine and a columnist for the Village Voice. She's contributed to The New York Times, The Washington Post, New York Magazine and Slate, and been featured in documentaries shown on PBS, CNN, HBO and Vice. She frequently speaks on topics related to children, parenting, learning, technology, and climate to audiences including at Google, Apple, and Sesame, Aspen Ideas, SXSW, TEDx, Yale, MIT and Stanford. Kamenetz grew up in Baton Rouge and New Orleans, Louisiana, in a family of writers and mystics, and graduated from Yale University. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband and two daughters. The Stand Up Community Chat is always active with other Stand Up Subscribers on the Discord Platform.   Join us Monday and Thursday at 8EST for our Weekly Happy Hour Hangout!  Pete on Threads Pete on Tik Tok Pete on YouTube  Pete on Twitter Pete On Instagram Pete Personal FB page Stand Up with Pete FB page All things Jon Carroll  Follow and Support Pete Coe Buy Ava's Art  Hire DJ Monzyk to build your website or help you with Marketing

 Earlier this month, Stephanie Johnson, a first grade teacher at Pine Ridge Elementary School in Bend, found out she won a Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. Central Oregon Daily News first reported on Johnson’s achievement. The award is considered to be the highest national honor a K-12 educator can receive for teaching science, technology, engineering or mathematics.   Johnson was one of five teachers in Oregon who received the most recent award, which was given to educators nominated in 2021, 2022 or 2023. It includes a certificate signed by former President Biden, an invitation to attend the awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. and $10,000 from the National Science Foundation. Johnson joins us to talk about her achievement and the joy she gets from teaching math to 1st graders. 

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What would it feel like to live in a world where our built environment was as elegant as nature's designs? What if our living and working spaces nurtured our human communities and quality of life? Architect and designer Jason F. McLennan takes the revolution from the heart of nature and the human heart into our built environment. He is shifting the fateful civilizational inflection point we face - from degradation to regeneration - from fear to love.  Featuring Jason F. McLennan, one of the world's most influential visionaries in contemporary architecture and green building, is a highly sought-out designer, consultant and thought leader. A winner of Engineering News Record's National Award of Excellence and of the prestigious Buckminster Fuller Prize (which was, during its 10-year trajectory, known as “the planet's top prize for socially responsible design”), Jason has been showered with such accolades as “the ‘Wayne Gretzky' of the green building industry and a “World Changer” (by GreenBiz magazine). Resources Jason McLennan Keynote Bioneers 2022 – From Reconciliation to Regeneration Deep Community Resilience: Preparing for the Coming Age, Place-By-Place | Jason F. McLennan Child-Centered Planning: A New Specialized Pattern Language Tool | Jason F. McLennan Visit the episode page for transcript and more information. This is an episode of the Bioneers: Revolution from the Heart of Nature series. Visit the radio and podcast homepage to learn more.

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At the award ceremony hosted at The Royal Conservatory of Music, four National Award winners were also recognized, along with three National honouree recipients. Next up, Harris will represent Canada on the global stage, competing against winners from more than 50 other countries for the title of EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™ in Monaco in June 2025. Phil Bliss, Founder of Canada's Podcast interviews Ken Harris after receiving the Award November 26, 2024.

At the award ceremony hosted at The Royal Conservatory of Music, four National Award winners were also recognized, along with three National honouree recipients. Next up, Harris will represent Canada on the global stage, competing against winners from more than 50 other countries for the title of EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™ in Monaco in June 2025. Phil Bliss, Founder of Canada's Podcast interviews Ken Harris after receiving the Award November 26, 2024.

At the award ceremony hosted at The Royal Conservatory of Music, four National Award winners were also recognized, along with three National honouree recipients. Next up, Harris will represent Canada on the global stage, competing against winners from more than 50 other countries for the title of EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™ in Monaco in June 2025. Phil Bliss, Founder of Canada's Podcast interviews Ken Harris after receiving the Award November 26, 2024.

At the award ceremony hosted at The Royal Conservatory of Music, four National Award winners were also recognized, along with three National honouree recipients. Next up, Harris will represent Canada on the global stage, competing against winners from more than 50 other countries for the title of EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™ in Monaco in June 2025. Phil Bliss, Founder of Canada's Podcast interviews Ken Harris after receiving the Award November 26, 2024.

Ken Harris, CEO and founder of Plusgrade — an ancillary revenue solution for the global travel industry — is Canada's EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2024. After initially receiving the provincial title on October 9, Harris was honoured at the awards show in Toronto on Wednesday night. He was selected by an independent panel of judges for his business being rooted in global transformation and innovation and his dedication to enhancing customer experiences, said EY in a news release. “Ken's journey is a testament to the power of innovation and perseverance. His leadership at Plusgrade has revolutionized the way travel companies approach ancillary revenue, creating new opportunities for growth and enhancing the overall travel experience for millions of passengers,” says Rachel Rodrigues, EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® Canada Program Director. “His proactive approach to addressing industry challenges and dedication to inclusivity have set a new standard for entrepreneurial excellence in Canada.” EY said Harris' journey began with a simple observation during his travels: the potential to monetize empty premium seats. Now partnering with over 200 companies across airlines, hotels, cruises and railways in 60 countries, Plusgrade's innovative solutions have changed how travel operators generate additional revenue while enhancing customer experiences. The company's strategic growth includes the acquisition of Points, a global leader in loyalty commerce, and UpStay, a provider of upgrade and ancillary revenue solutions for the hospitality industry. At the award ceremony hosted at The Royal Conservatory of Music, four National Award winners were also recognized, along with three National honouree recipients. Next up, Harris will represent Canada on the global stage, competing against winners from more than 50 other countries for the title of EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™ in Monaco in June 2025. EY Entrepreneur Of The Year National Award winners: Tobyn Sowden | Redbrick (Pacific) Denis Jones | Deveraux Group of Companies (Prairies) Clive Kinross | Propel Holdings (Ontario) Hakan Uluer | The Bertossi Group (Atlantic) Ken Harris | Plusgrade (Québec) National Honouree Citations: Jeff Dirks | KBL Environmental Ltd. Terry Raymond | Fire & Flood Emergency Services Ltd.  Mina Mekhail | Freshr Sustainable Technologies Inc. The Canadian entrepreneurs in the EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women™ North America Class of 2024 and the EY Entrepreneurs Access Network Canadian Class of 2024 were also honoured at the awards show. These programs support high-potential women entrepreneurs and Black and Indigenous leaders by providing access to networks, advisors, learning and resources to help scale their businesses. All three entrepreneur programs are part of EY's 30-year commitment to fostering entrepreneurship in Canada at every stage of the growth journey. The 2024 National independent judging panel comprised Tania Clarke, Corporate Director; Andreea Crisan, President and CEO, ANDY Transport; Arlene Dickinson, General Partner, District Ventures Capital; Joanna Griffiths, Founder and President, Knix and Kt by Knix; Ashif Mawji, Managing Director, ScaleGood Fund LP; Kristi Miller, Managing Partner, Krystal Growth Partners; Imran Siddiqui, Managing Director, Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan. This year's program national sponsors are TSX Inc., Air Canada, The Printing House, The Globe and Mail and Hillberg & Berk. Mario Toneguzzi is Managing Editor of Canada's Podcast. He has more than 40 years of experience as a daily newspaper writer, columnist, and editor. He was named in 2021 as one of the Top 10 Business Journalists in the World by PR News – the only Canadian to make the list. He was also named by RETHINK to its global list of Top Retail Experts 2024. About Us Canada's Podcast is the number one podcast in Canada for entrepreneurs and business owners. Established in 2016, the podcast network has interviewed over 600 Canadian entrepreneurs from coast-to-coast. With hosts in each province, entrepreneurs have a local and national format to tell their stories, talk about their journey and provide inspiration for anyone starting their entrepreneurial journey and well- established founders. The commitment to a grass roots approach has built a loyal audience on all our social channels and YouTube – 500,000+ lifetime YouTube views, 200,000 + audio downloads, 35,000 + average monthly social impressions, 10,000 + engaged social followers and 35,000 newsletter subscribers. Canada's Podcast is proud to provide a local, national and international presence for Canadian entrepreneurs to build their brand and tell their story. #business #smallbusiness #EntrepreneurOfTheYear2024 #CanadasNumber1PodcastforEntreprenuers

Stand Up is a daily podcast. I book,host,edit, post and promote new episodes with brilliant guests every day. This show is Ad free and fully supported by listeners like you! Please subscribe now for as little as 5$ and gain access to a community of over 700 awesome, curious, kind, funny, brilliant, generous souls Anya Kamenetz speaks, writes, and thinks about generational justice; about thriving, and raising thriving kids, on a changing planet. Her newsletter on these topics is The Golden Hour. She covered education for many years including for NPR, where she co-created the podcast Life Kit: Parenting. Her newest book is The Stolen Year: How Covid Changed Children's Lives, And Where We Go Now. Kamenetz is currently an advisor to the Aspen Institute and the Climate Mental Health Network, working on new initiatives at the intersection of children and climate change. Anya Kamenetz speaks, writes, and thinks about generational justice; about thriving, and raising thriving kids, on a changing planet. Her newsletter on these topics is The Golden Hour. She covered education as a journalist for many years including for NPR, where she also co-created the podcast Life Kit:Parenting in partnership with Sesame Workshop. Kamenetz is currently an advisor to the Aspen Institute and the Climate Mental Health Network on new initiatives at the intersection of children and climate change. She's the author of several acclaimed nonfiction books: Generation Debt (Riverhead, 2006); DIY U: Edupunks, Edupreneurs, and the Coming Transformation of Higher Education (Chelsea Green, 2010) ; The Test: Why Our Schools Are Obsessed With Standardized Testing, But You Don't Have To Be (Public Affairs, 2016); The Art of Screen Time: How Your Family Can Balance Digital Media and Real Life (Public Affairs, 2018), and The Stolen Year: How Covid Changed Children's Lives, And Where We Go Now (Public Affairs, 2022). Kamenetz was named a 2010 Game Changer in Education by the Huffington Post, received 2009, 2010, and 2015 National Awards for Education Reporting from the Education Writers Association, won an Edward R. Murrow Award for innovation in 2017 along with the rest of the NPR Ed team, and the 2022 AERA Excellence in Media Reporting on Education Research Award. She's been a New America fellow, a staff writer for Fast Company Magazine and a columnist for the Village Voice. She's contributed to The New York Times, The Washington Post, New York Magazine and Slate, and been featured in documentaries shown on PBS, CNN, HBO and Vice. She frequently speaks on topics related to children, parenting, learning, technology, and climate to audiences including at Google, Apple, and Sesame, Aspen Ideas, SXSW, TEDx, Yale, MIT and Stanford. Kamenetz grew up in Baton Rouge and New Orleans, Louisiana, in a family of writers and mystics, and graduated from Yale University. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband and two daughters. The Stand Up Community Chat is always active with other Stand Up Subscribers on the Discord Platform.   Join us Monday and Thursday at 8EST for our Weekly Happy Hour Hangout!  Pete on Threads Pete on Tik Tok Pete on YouTube  Pete on Twitter Pete On Instagram Pete Personal FB page Stand Up with Pete FB page All things Jon Carroll  Follow and Support Pete Coe Buy Ava's Art  Hire DJ Monzyk to build your website or help you with Marketing

In episode 188 of PG Radio, Prakhar engages in a heartfelt and insightful conversation with B Praak  @BPraakOfficial  touching on themes of spirituality, relationships, and the power of devotion. The discussion also ventures into deeply personal and relatable topics, like the bond between fathers and sons, the cultural impact of B Praak's music, and the challenges of walking a religious path in today's world. B Praak, born Pratik Bachan, is a National Award-winning singer, music composer, and playback artist celebrated for his soulful voice and emotionally charged songs. With hits like Teri Mitti and Mann Bharrya, he has become one of India's most beloved musical talents. Known for his ability to evoke deep emotions through his music, B Praak has touched millions of hearts across the globe. Recording Date: 10th November, 2024 This is what we talked about: 00:00 - Losing Our Cultural Roots 02:12 - Experiences that drew him closer to God 08:31 - Why Success Brings People Closer to God? 13:05 - B Praak's Biggest Fear 16:51 - Has Religion Become a Joke? 17:53 - Dealing with Hair Loss and Self-Image 21:56 - Has B Praak Achieved It All? 24:27 - B Praak's relation with his Father 29:50 - Animal Movie and his song "Saari Duniya Jalaa Denge" 34:28 - B Praak Talks about Diljit 36:21 - What B Praak Loves to Buy? 39:25 - Power Of Hanuman Chalisa 44:04 - The Business of Religion 52:12 - B Praak's questions for Prakhar 52:53 - Monologue

Brandon, Nathan, and Coach Ron talk all things FCS Footbal, including the Ivy League considers playoffs, Mountain West considering NDSU for FBS jump, National Awards, Top 25, and Week 11 Game Picks! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fcscheckdown/support

Denver ballot initiative 309, which would've banned slaughterhouses in the city limits of Denver, failed 65 percent to 35 percent. This is a huge win for the sheep industry and agriculture.  Dale Flikkema of Bozeman was recently awarded a second best in the nation award for his dryland spring wheat achieving over 113 bushels an acre. The award came from the National Wheat Foundation and their annual wheat yield contest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the newest episode of the Stay Tranquilo Podcast, powered by Stay Tranquilo Network, we are joined by the leader of the media empire at Christopher Columbus High School, CCNN Live. Omar has built off the ground a large media platform in CCNN Live which includes educating students in the world of all things content production, media, video editing, story telling, and beyond! Omar has led multiple student classes to National Awards and tells his story on how he built it and what the future looks like!Leave us a comment on your favorite part of the convo! #staytranquilo

Former evangelical insider Deborah Jian Lee explains how over 200 federally funded religious schools – with nearly one million students – exploit the religious exemption from Title IX, the federal policy that protects students from discrimination.  These schools violated the civil rights of Journey Mueller, who was forced out of her Christian college in Colorado, and countless LGBTQ+ students, all with the blessing of taxpayer dollars. “Persecution in the Name the Lord,” which Jian Lee wrote for Esquire and Economic Hardship Reporting Project, won the EGF Accelerator's Eddie Prize at this year's National Awards for Education Reporting ceremony. Jian Lee, a senior editor with the Economic Hardship Reporting Project, shares story ideas at the intersection of religion and higher education with EWA Public Editor Emily Richmond.

This week Meg and Alex talk about a pretty cool opportuntiy Meg received from a well known flower farm and speak about the shifts in cultural awareness around how we view areas of concentrated poverty. 

As the 2024 recipient of the Betty Jean Jones Award, Ann Folino White, associate professor of theatre studies at Michigan State University, joins the ranks of a select group of scholars honored by this prestigious national award for excellence in teaching and mentorship in theatre. Presented by the American Theatre and Drama Society, or ATDS, an international body of scholars dedicated to the study of theatre, performance, and drama across the Americas, the Betty Jean Jones Award signifies the profound influence Folino White has made on her students, colleagues, and the broader academic and theatre communities. The honor is more than just a recognition of her accomplishments – it is a validation of her lifelong commitment to inclusivity, impactful mentorship, and the study of theatre. Conversation Highlights: (1:05) - Congratulations! Tell us about ATDS and this award.  (2:29) – Tell us about your background and Spartan pedigree. (3:50) - Your work is distinguished by your commitment to dismantling the narratives that have long dominated theatre education. Why and how did you overhaul the theatre curriculum? (8:08) - You're based in the Theatre Department, but you're involved all over campus. Talk about your role as chair of the President's Advisory Committee on Disabilities Issues at MSU and the cool progress at Spartan Stadium you played a role in. (11:48) - Why do you love teaching and mentoring and promoting curiosity and collaboration? (14:59) - Talk about the book you're working on about Actors' Equity Association, the union that represents professional actors in the United States. What is Actors' Equity and how does the book explore acting as work and unionized labor, a concept you believe is often misunderstood and ignored. (19:42) - How have you seen students change over the 15+ years you've been teaching at MSU? (22:11) - What challenges and opportunities await your students in whatever field the enter, and what are those facing current actors around the world? Listen to “MSU Today with Russ White” on the radio and through Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your shows.

The Adult Learning Association of Cape Breton County has won a national award for an innovative program that teaches literacy by addressing food insecurity. 

Katie Houck, Executive Director, Urban Harvest STL, joins Megan and Tom following news of an award and grant from the US HHS department.

In this week's episode we investigate the missing beera - Terrence wife style.We also take a look at Invaders J'ouvert on Republic Day morning and get into some of the history of the Oval Boys.In the words of the great Lord Nelson, man beating woman is not uncommon but this week is woman's revenge as a Lauren Lezama Lee Singh leads the charge.The National Awards ceremony was hosted this week and we congratulate all the recipients while diving into the renaming of Queen's Hall to The Winifred Atwell Auditorium. Enjoy some classics sprinkled throughout the episode!!

Ralph welcomes back Hassan El-Tayyab, the Legislative Director for Middle East policy at the Friends Committee on National Legislation to talk about the FCNL's recent lobbying efforts in support of a ceasefire in Gaza, as well as the recently-introduced bill to restore funding to UNRWA. Then, Ralph is joined by journalist Rachel Corbett to discuss her recent article for the NY Times Magazine "The For-Profit City That Might Come Crashing Down" about Próspera, the private, for-profit city off the coast of Honduras. Finally, our resident international-law expert Bruce Fein stops by to discuss Israel's recent coordinated attacks in Lebanon. Hassan El-Tayyab is Legislative Director for Middle East policy and Advocacy Organizer at the Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL). Previously, he was co-director of the national advocacy group Just Foreign Policy, where he worked to reassert Congressional war authority and promote human rights in the Middle East and Latin America. He played a major role in the successful passage of the War Powers Resolution to end US military aid to the Saudi-UAE coalition's war in Yemen. I've been reading a recent statement that the Friends Committee has put out on the Gaza situation. They just can't seem to keep up with the massive expansion of Israeli state terrorism and the death and destruction that's being wrought on hundreds of thousands of Palestinian civilians, families, children, mothers, fathers, and the civilian infrastructure. [Their] effort on Capitol Hill—which is a longstanding feature of the Friends Committee on Legislation—seems hopelessly overwhelmed by the AIPAC-led Israeli-government-can-do-no-wrong lobby.Ralph NaderWe try to find common ground. As you know, the Quaker way is to believe that there's a spirit and light in everybody—whether we agree with them or not, we want to engage. And that's just a philosophy that we've had for over 80 years as an organization, and much longer than that as Quakers doing peace advocacy work going back hundreds of years. So we try to engage with everybody. Maybe we don't agree on the weapons shipments, but we can agree on sending US Navy hospital ships to the region. Hassan El-TayyabIf we care about peace, we have to throw down for peace. And not just support humanitarian aid, but actually get involved in the political end of this as well. Because we are spiraling. We're spiraling into a dark place if we don't get our act together.Hassan El-TayyabRachel Corbett is a journalist who has written for the New Yorker, the New York Times Magazine, the Atlantic, and New York Magazine, among other publications. And she is the author of You Must Change Your Life: The Story of Rainer Maria Rilke and Auguste Rodin which won the 2016 Marfield Prize, the National Award for Arts Writing.On the one hand, you could almost laugh at something like this. There's so many silly anecdotes that come out of it. And on the other hand, it seems incredibly serious, like something that may be happening underneath the surface that has actually been intentionally happening underneath the surface. I think there's a concerted effort to keep things quiet while these cities get built and become almost too big to tear down… Although they're not that advanced, the sheer money behind them and the influence of the people behind them is serious, and this tribunal case alone proves it could have really serious effects on the actual world.Rachel CorbettBruce Fein is a Constitutional scholar and an expert on international law.  Mr. Fein was Associate Deputy Attorney General under Ronald Reagan and he is the author of Constitutional Peril: The Life and Death Struggle for Our Constitution and Democracy, and American Empire: Before the Fall.There is no way that Israel was able to limit the distribution of the pages to Hezbollah, so they knew that they were taking a very high risk that civilians would be killed or injured—which is a violation of the Geneva Convention prohibition upon resorting to any military endeavor where the risk of harm to civilians is dramatically disproportionate to the military objective at issue.Bruce FeinEven with the low bar that many people present before the Biden administration, it is unsettling to see White House spokespeople day after day knowingly lying about Israel “complying with all laws.”Ralph Nader Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

I recently spoke with my good friend, Guru Madhavan, on our podcast, AMSEcast. Guru, the Norman R. Augustine Senior Scholar and Senior Director of Programs at the National Academy of Engineering, was in Oak Ridge to accept the AMSE Foundation's inaugural National Award of Excellence given at our annual Gala. In our conversation we focused on his newest book titled Wicked Problems: How to Engineer A Better World.

Cat Neville, Explore St Louis VP of Communications, joins Megan Lynch and Tom Ackerman.  "The Flavor of St Louis" has been nominated for the Creative Thinkers Award.  Cat also previews the events in St Louis this weekend.   Credit: © Sean Dougherty, xxx - USAT via Imagn Content Services, LLC

Welcome back to THE Live Show at Roosters on Olentangy River Road in Columbus as former Ohio State players Bobby Carpenter and Tyvis Powell join THE Podcast's Austin Ward and Jeremy Birmingham for a fun, casual conversation about the Buckeyes.Want to talk even more Ohio State football with the guys? Text us! Send a text to 614-662-4509 to get started and receive your first two weeks free.

With June coming to an end, Don sounds off on the latest heard from Madison Sheahan a few weeks back, Robbie Campo gives us an idea of how people are liking (or not) the new Redfish and Speckled Trout limits, if you heard about one of our field reporters that won a National Award for Conservation, how piers vary from state to state, and we visit with Daryl Carpenter to dive into crabbing across Grand Isle.

In Newport News, Virginia, the Black-owned neighborhood of Johnson Terrace was a thriving community until government officials used eminent domain to seize the land and expand a university.  Brandi Kellam of the Virginia Center for Investigative Reporting at WHRO spent two years digging into archives and building trust with the Johnson family. Along with her VCIR colleague Louis Hansen and Gabriel Sandoval, formerly of ProPublica, Kellam won the 2023 Fred M. Hechinger Grand Prize this year at EWA's National Awards for Education Reporting. She shares the backstory to the project and lessons for other journalists looking to combine historical research, data mining and narrative storytelling.

In this episode, Nikki and Breanna share how to be a judge for National Chapter, Agriscience, and Proficiency Awards. Resources for this episode can be found here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12RWU_xkgmUjCPDT0XuWinLcmY2i6XMsr?usp=drive_link Like Here by the Owl podcast on Facebook and Instagram. Have a future topic idea or wish to be a guest on the show? Message us on social media. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nikki-fideldy-doll/support

Recapping all of the news from the college tennis world last week! Including:- Transfer commitments- USTA Collegiate Summer Team- ITA Regional and National Awards- ITA Kickoff Draft- Pro Wild Cards for ITA Summer Championships- Pro Results: Brits make a push for Wimbledon, Braswell shines in Wichita, and more!Follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem. Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode!

On this week's Block Party Podcast presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning Head Coach Jon Cooper at the Cigar City Taproom. They discuss why he's paying for Paul Kennedy's dry cleaning, his transition from lacrosse to hockey as a youth, his coaching style and inspirations, how they've integrated new players into the team year after year, and the importance of accountability. Coach Cooper also talks about the greatness of the players he has coached and the challenges of making tough decisions as a coach, why he's never won the Jack Adams Trophy as the top coach and the impact his charity work has made on pediatric cancer research.

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The Bluebloods are live to discuss the latest news surrounding FCS & HBCU Football! Zach McKinnell & Coach Leroy Frederick answer all your questions in another college football mailbag of the offseason. We rank the top head coaches in the SWAC entering 2024, speculate on the favorites to win the Walter Payton and Buck Buchanan Awards, and discuss Stephen F. Austin's decision to return to the Southland Conference. All this & more right here on The Bluebloods! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-bluebloods/support

GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Whistleblower, TESS KORTH worked at FCI Dublin for 25 years, starting as a correctional officer in 1997. Her assignments over the 25 years included unit secretary, case manager, reentry affairs coordinator, and unit manager. During those assignments, she had voluntary collateral duties of disciplinary hearing officer, planning section leader which is a crisis management team, Affirmative Employment and Diversity Co Chair and previous program manager and also trained incoming staff and volunteers. I received the Director's National Award for innovative reentry programming developed for females and their children, and was featured in a Bureau of Prisons periodical called, "Here and Now." All the hard work she did, however, and the recognition received for decades meant nothing when she did what she was trained to do. In less than a year, her loyalty to an agency she owed her career to turned on her and taught her a hard lesson. Retaliation is real no matter who you are. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Dr Carole Lieberman, internationally renowned as ‘The Terrorist Therapist', is a Board Certified Beverly Hills psychiatrist, 3-time Emmy honored television personality, radio talk show host, best-selling author and professional speaker. Since 9/11, recognizing that what the world needs most is help coping with the ultimate monster under the bed… terrorism, Dr Carole has devoted herself to encouraging people to break through their denial and giving them the psychological tools they need to survive. X: @DrCaroleMD

On this week's Block Party Podcast presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning Head Coach Jon Cooper at the Cigar City Taproom. They discuss why he's paying for Paul Kennedy's dry cleaning, his transition from lacrosse to hockey as a youth, his coaching style and inspirations, how they've integrated new players into the team year after year, and the importance of accountability. Coach Cooper also talks about the greatness of the players he has coached and the challenges of making tough decisions as a coach, why he's never won the Jack Adams Trophy as the top coach, his time as an analyst on TNT, and his charity work and the impact he has made on pediatric cancer research.

Ever wondered what global macro trading looks like at the world's most elite hedge funds like Citadel, Balyasny, and Bluecrest?  You might imagine you'd need a tremendous grasp of the markets, an ability to analyze and interpret massive amounts of data & research, and a talent for identifying the optimal vehicles for expressing your views.  Now imagine doing all of this...without being able to SEE.We are joined an incredibly special guest for our one-year podcast anniversary: global macro investor Ashish Goyal.  Over the past 15 years, Ashish has managed portfolios for marquee hedge funds and institutions such as Citadel, BlueCrest, Balyasny, and J.P. Morgan CIO.Ashish has the dual distinctions of not only being the world's first visually impaired graduate of The Wharton School, but also the world's first visually impaired investor-trader on Wall Street.  More importantly, Ashish has been honored with India's highest civilian award for a disabled individual – the National Award for the empowerment of persons with disability by the President of India and has also been recognized as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum.Ashish also serves on the Board of The Inclusion Initiative at the London School of Economics (LSE) in the UK and the Rising Flame in India. In the past, he has served on the Board of the Peek Vision Foundation in the UK, has passionately supported Theatre and Arts, and has represented the winning team in the UK domestic blind cricket tournament at the London Metro Club.Ashish embodies an overflowing spirit of a holistic and balanced life. A practitioner of meditation and a believer in human ingenuity, Ashish continues to support passionate and dedicated charities addressing education, disabilities, human rights, sports, environment, and the Vedic Sciences. He has served as a motivational speaker at various venues – at the London Stock Exchange, at the World Economic Forum in Davos, and at the Sohn Charity Conference to name a few.Follow us on Instagram and Tik Tok at @thewallstreetskinnyhttps://www.instagram.com/thewallstreetskinny/