Podcasts about Opportunity Scholarship Program

Full-text: North Carolina has become the ninth state to enact universal school choice for K-12 children. The Opportunity Scholarship Program, created in 2013, offers vouchers applicable to private school costs, including tuition, fees, transportation, and necessary expenses. In September, the General Assembly expanded eligibility to all families through an income-based system. Lower-income households have first priority. Middle- and upper-income families may apply as funding remains available, up to the statewide program cap. Lower-income families are eligible for 100 percent of the average state per-pupil allocation based on the prior fiscal year, about $7,200 in 2023-24. Households in higher income brackets will receive scholarships at reduced rates. Arkansas, Florida, Iowa, Utah, and West Virginia now have universal Education Savings Account (or “Scholarship Account”) programs. Indiana's ESA program allows about 98% of families to participate, making it nearly universal. Oklahoma recently passed a universal tax credit program, and Ohio made its voucher program universal. According to recent polling, seventy-one percent of voters say parents should “have the right to use tax dollars designated for their child's education to send their child to the public or private school which best serves their needs.” Oregon policymakers should note that it's increasingly important to families today to match their children's educational needs with school environments that will serve them best. It's time to offer more options to students here. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coffeewithcascade/message

John Schilling, senior advisor to the Invest in Education Coalition, joined Students Over Systems to discuss federal school choice options. John shares the current threats to the D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program for low-income students and the widespread congressional support for a federal educational choice tax credit. We lament the power-hungry nature of teachers unions–the biggest […]

NORTH CAROLINA GOVERNOR ROY COOPER THINKS ITS A STATE OF AN EMERGENCY FOR KIDS TO HAVE SCHOOL CHOICEThis damn fool is making North Carolina a Laughing Stock!! What a mess, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper declares 'state of emergency' over school choice billRepublican state lawmakers have planned to use their veto-proof majority to pass education reformBy Lindsay Kornick | Fox NewsGov. Roy Cooper declares state of emergency over upcoming education reformNorth Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper declared a state of emergency on Monday ahead of the Republican state legislature planning to pass school choice legislation.Democratic North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper declared a "state of emergency" on Monday in an attempt to stop a school choice bill from passing the state legislature.Cooper released a video announcement where he declared a state of emergency, arguing that the state of public education is "no less important" than other emergencies."It's time to declare a State of Emergency for public education in North Carolina. There's no Executive Order like with a hurricane or the pandemic, but it's no less important," Cooper stated.He continued, "It's clear that the Republican legislature is aiming to choke the life out of public education. I'm declaring this state of emergency because you need to know what's happening. If you care about public schools in North Carolina, it's time to take immediate action and tell them to stop the damage that will set back our schools for a generation."Cooper's announcement drew intense backlash on Twitter as an overreach of government power.The Blaze columnist Auron MacIntyre wrote, "Executive governing in the permanent state of exception to save democracy.""Neutering the abuse of emergency power by the executive branch should be priority number 1 for every state," Conservative account "PoliMath" tweeted.School choice advocate Corey DeAngelis wrote, "they're losing control over the minds of other people's children. good. cry harder, @RoyCooperNC.""What a hypocrite. Public schools aren't good enough for his kids, but they are for yours," Independent Women's Forum senior policy analyst Kelsey Bolar blasted.Purple Strategies partner Rory Cooper commented, "If I *were* the Governor of NC, I would've been declaring a state of emergency when the state was in the bottom third of states reopening schools and depriving children of the education they needed. Not once parents got involved and demanded something better for their kids.""A ‘state of emergency' over a bill passed by the legislature. Very serious," Americans for Prosperity vice president Casey Mattox joked.In April, Republican lawmakers in North Carolina announced efforts to move forward with education reform bills that promote school choice. One measure includes a bill that would provide equal funding to charter school students along those who attend public school. Critics, such as Cooper, claimed that the bill mostly serves to cut funding for public schools."Put together, these ideas spell disaster that requires emergency action. The North Carolina I know was built on support for public schools, and we can't let the legislature tear them down. I'm fighting back, and I need you to do it too. Public schools can survive this legislative session if we can limit the damage, but we all need to pull together to do it," Cooper said.The measures by state Republicans followed the announcement by State Rep. Tricia Cotham that she would be defecting from the Democratic Party to join the GOP. Her decision, she stated at the time, came from her support for school choice."On issues like school choice, like charters, we have to evolve," Cotham said. "One-size-fits-all in education is wrong for children … [Democrats] didn't really want to talk about children. They had talking points from adults and adult organizations."Cooper has been criticized for opposing private school vouchers while sending his daughter to a private school in Raleigh. He has also attempted to end the state's Opportunity Scholarship Program which provides vouchers to lower and middle-income students.=====================LIFE, LIBERTY, JUSTICE FOR ALLPROTECT OUR CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS#GoRight For Peter Boykinhttps://PeterBoykin.comPeter Boykin For NC LT GOVERNOR 2024#ncgov #ncltgov #ncltgovernor #NCGOP #NCpolitics #ncpol #PeterBoykin #GoRight #Trump #gop #Election2024 #ElectionsMatter

THE VIC PORCELLI SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 Nate Lucas of KFNS 590 The Fan's 'High Noon' 17:38 SEG 2 Porcelli's Deli: 14 year old comedian with cerebral palsy and a throat singing pianist 32:27 SEG 3 Paris Dennard / RNC - Last month, the Supreme Court ruled that Maine's taxpayers-funded tuition program, which banned parents from using vouchers to send their children to private religious schools, was unconstitutional.  Just last week, Republican Governor Doug Ducey signed the most expansive school choice law in the nation, providing all 1.1 million Arizona school age students with access to the Empowerment Scholarship Account, without any restrictions. Virginia's Republican Governor, Glenn Youngkin, restored major funding for more school choice options in his recent budget.  Under the Republican Governor of Florida, Ron DeSantis, families can choose from public, charter, magnet, private, online, and home schools.Because of Republican members of Congress, students in Washington D.C. have more educational freedoms with the D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program.Supporting school choice shouldn't be a partisan issue, but it is because Democrats continue to stand against it, despite its overwhelming popularity with the American people.65% of all U.S. voters support school choice, including 71% of Hispanic Americans and 74% of Black Americans!By electing Republicans in November, we can ensure that parents are empowered to have a say, and more options, in their children's education.And that's the Paris Perspective. Powered by the RNC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the Carolina Snowflakes Podcast we're saddling up for a dinosaur ride like no other as we explore the nutty world of biblical literalism.   What happens when dinosaurs, Genesis and the Gospel merge in an attempt to (poorly) explain how humans came to be? Obviously a lot of raised eyebrows and unbridled laughter, but most importantly you get Ken Ham's “Creation Museum” in Boone County, Kentucky. Have you seen this $27 million monstrosity of a museum? You can see it yourself for only $50 + parking. What a deal!   But the real question is how does one get to the point where it seems logical, even commonsensical, that Jesus rode a dinosaur and even kept a few as pets? That answer can be found in education; specifically private evangelical schools, where promoting “Biblical Worldviews” is front and center.   Tune in as we examine what exactly these schools are teaching and how the private schools in North Carolina are actually being funded by taxpayer dollars – to the tune of $62 million just this year alone. That's right, your tax dollars are paying for school-age children to learn Young Earth Creationism (Jesus riding raptors) in lieu of, you know, actual science and history. You can thank (blame) NC's republican legislators for their “Opportunity Scholarship Program” in wasting not only your money, but also our state's youngest, most impressionable minds.   Sources: Gordon, Brian. September 9, 2021. “In NC, private schools receiving taxpayer dollars teach U.S. history their own way”. Citizen-Times. https://www.citizen-times.com/story/news/2021/09/09/north-carolina-private-schools-taxpayer-funding-teach-us-history-evangelical-school-biblical-study/5326440001/

Are you living up to your responsibility to make a difference? Once terrified of public speaking, Virginia Walden Ford is now a leading advocate for expanding educational opportunities for American students and the subject of the feature film “Miss Virginia,” available on Netflix. She joins the show to talk about accepting, and eventually embracing, the call on her life to change educational outcomes for her own son -- and for other children. Sign up for your free consultation on health, leadership and life coaching with Kelly or Maria at ChampionsMojo.com/cm-coaching.Catch up on EVERY episode at ChampionsMojo.com.MORE ABOUT VIRGINIA WALDEN FORDVirginia Walden Ford is one of America's leading advocates for parent empowerment. As a student, a mother, an advocate, and a grandmother, Virginia has spent her lifetime fighting to create new educational opportunities for children and families.Virginia Walden Ford is best known for the feature film Miss Virginia, of which she is the subject. The starring role was played by Emmy-award winner Uzo Aduba, and other stars include Matthew Modine, Vanessa WIlliams and Amirah Vann. While she was raising her three children in Washington, D.C., Virginia was shocked that so many children were forced to attend failing, crumbling schools simply because they lived in the “wrong” ZIP codes. In fact, she worried that her own son, William, was falling through the cracks of a system that wasn't focused on the best interests of children.In 1998, she took action, forming a grassroots organization, D.C. Parents for School Choice. In 2003, with the support of national education organizations and lawmakers, Virginia and her courageous group of parent advocates succeeded in enacting the nation's first-ever Opportunity Scholarship Program for low-income children, a program that set into motion a complete overhaul of Washington, D.C.'s education system.This program provides scholarships for low-income children to attend private schools. Thousands of students have received Opportunity Scholarships, and the program boasts a 91% high school graduation rate.Virginia shared her advice and experiences in her book, Voices, Choices, and Second Chances. Her second book, School Choice: A Legacy to Keep, was published in 2019.Episode Topics and MentionsMiss Virginia, feature filmUzo AdubaMatthew ModineFear of public speakingParent empowermentSchool choiceD.C. Parents for School ChoiceD.C. Opportunity Scholarship ProgramWashington, D.C.Fairfax CountyHarriet TubmanLittle Rock 9DesegregationLittle Rock Central High SchoolNational Museum of African American History and CultureThe Moving Picture InstituteTakeawaysMariaRemember that you have a responsibility to make a difference. When you see a need, you need to do something about it.KellyFind your voice through your stories -- everyone has stories that matter to others. Find them and share them to make an impact.Quote of the Week“You have a responsibility to make a difference.” -- Virginia Walden FordHave something you want to share with us? Email it to hello@championsmojo.com.

Listen to America's Roundtable co-hosted by Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy with special guest Virginia Walden Ford — a leading advocate and champion for school choice in America. While she was raising her three children in Washington, D.C., Virginia was shocked that so many children were forced to attend failing, crumbling schools simply because they lived in the “wrong” ZIP codes. Virginia Walden Ford then founded a grassroots movement in Washington, DC, that led to the passage of the "Opportunity Scholarship Program" for low-income children in Washington, DC. Today, her efforts are bringing hope to children and parents especially within the Black and Hispanic communities and inspiring parents. https://ileaderssummit.org/ | https://jerusalemleaderssummit.com/ | https://ileaderssummit.org/services/americas-roundtable-radio/ Apple Podcasts — https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/americas-roundtable/id1518878472 Twitter: @ileaderssummit @NatashaSrdoc @JoelAnandUSA The Miss Virginia Movie Based on a true story, a struggling inner-city mother sacrifices everything to give her son a good education and launches a movement that could save his future - and that of thousands like him. Available NOW on over 1,000 streaming platforms, including Apple TV, Netflix, Google Play, and Amazon Prime Video. See additional platforms at www.missvirginiamovie.com/watch. Trailer: https://youtu.be/4t_Blc9BiD0 MISS VIRGINIA’s stellar cast - Emmy® winner Uzo Aduba, Golden Globe nominee Matthew Modine, Emmy® nominee Vanessa Williams, Emmy® nominee Aunjanue Ellis, Amirah Vann, Emmy® nominee Adina Porter and Niles Fitch. Directed by: R.J. Daniel Hanna About Virginia Walden Ford - From Miss Virginia Movie (https://www.missvirginiamovie.com): “Being a part of this fight for educational excellence was hard — certainly something I had never thought I’d be involved in — but when I looked at my children and my neighbors’ children, I felt compelled to continue. It was scary sometimes, but I believed then and I believe now that it was the right thing to do… for all of our kids.” — Virginia Walden Ford MISS VIRGINIA is inspired by the story of Virginia Walden Ford, a struggling single mother from a low-income neighborhood in Washington, DC. Affectionately called “Miss Virginia” and “the Education Lady” by neighborhood children, Virginia fought to create a scholarship program for her at-risk son and children like him. And she won. Virginia grew up in the deep South. Her world changed when the Supreme Court decided the landmark case Brown v. Board of Education, which famously concluded that “separate educational facilities” for white and black children were “inherently unequal.” Virginia’s fight for her son and other at-risk kids forced her to become a warrior. She had to overcome deep inner doubts about whether she could actually do what she had set out to do — and almost crippling fear that she would let down the parents and kids whose hopes and dreams depended on her. In 2004, after years of activism, Virginia secured legislation that gave thousands of impoverished, largely minority children access to safe, high-quality schools. Many have since gone on to college and rewarding careers, an outcome that would have been unimaginable without the educational boost Virginia’s law provided. Now, MISS VIRGINIA captures Virginia’s indomitable spirit on screen. The film will inspire audiences to do their utmost to secure their children’s essential civil right—the right to an education. AMERICA'S ROUNDTABLE: America's Roundtable is co-hosted by Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy, co-founders of International Leaders Summit and the Jerusalem Leaders Summit. America’s Roundtable radio program - a strategic initiative of International Leaders Summit, focuses on America’s economy, healthcare reform, rule of law, security and trade, and its strategic partnership with rule of law nations around the world. The radio program features high-ranking US administration officials, cabinet members, members of Congress, state government officials, distinguished diplomats, business and media leaders and influential thinkers from around the world. America’s Roundtable is aired by Lanser Broadcasting Corporation - The Pledge Radio, at 96.5 FM, 98.9 FM and 1260 AM, covering Michigan’s major market, and through podcast on iTunes and other key online platforms. The Pledge Radio also features Salem Radio Network’s Dennis Prager and Michael Medved.

Uncertainty about the 2020-21 academic year in N.C. public schools is sparking renewed interest in educational alternatives. The N.C. Senate’s Republican leader recently used unease about public school schedules as a reason to promote the Opportunity Scholarship Program. Those scholarships help low-income families send their children to private schools. Terry Stoops, John Locke Foundation vice president for research and director of education studies, assesses the current climate for school choice in North Carolina. Speaking of school choice, the U.S. Supreme Court recently delivered a victory for advocates of education options. Mike Long, president of Parents for Educational Freedom in North Carolina, discusses the Espinoza case and its potential impact for this state. Count U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., among those interested in federal action to promote police reform. You’ll hear highlights from Tillis’ recent Capitol Hill interchange with the head of the Center for Policing Equity. COVID-19 has affected all aspects of our lives, including agricultural markets and government ag policy. Daren Bakst, senior research fellow at the Heritage Foundation, recently analyzed COVID-19’s impact on farms and farm-related business during an online presentation for the John Locke Foundation. In the latest edition of “Locker Room Talk,” Donna Martinez and Mitch Kokai explain how HBO’s new version of the “Perry Mason” story helps make a case against overly burdensome occupational licensing restrictions.

This week on “The Learning Curve,” Bob Bowdon is joined by guest host Alisha Thomas Cromartie, personal growth coach, education leader, and former Georgia state legislator. They talk with Derrell Bradford, Executive Vice President of 50CAN, about the myth that school choice programs siphon funds away from traditional public schools, the D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program, the impact of the 2016... Source

In this episode, we speak with Terry Stoops, the vice president of research and director of education studies at the John Locke Foundation in North Carolina. He discusses the state's Opportunity Scholarship Program and most recent school choice program. For more information, visit www.edchoice.org.

Miss Virginia & Bringing Opportunity to D.C. A new motion picture is debuting this month, featuring the story of Virginia Walden Ford (@VirginiaWalden) whose fight in Washington, DC to save hers and others’ children from failing and violent public schools led to the creation of the Opportunity Scholarship Program. On Episode 74 of Reality Check, she joins Jeanne to share her story and talk about the movie, Miss Virginia (@missvirginiamov) which is based in part on her crusade. The movie, is a compelling reminder of what’s at stake when education is not our number 1 priority.

Katherine Haley is the senior director of K-12 education programs for The Philanthropy Roundtable.Prior to joining the Roundtable, Katherine spent 13 years working for members of the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate. Most recently, she served for seven years as the chief policy adviser for education, workforce, antipoverty, global health, and other social issues for former Speaker of the House John Boehner. Motivated by the belief that all students deserve access to a great education, Katherine was instrumental in the successful reauthorization of the D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program. She previously served as a policy adviser and legislative assistant for Representative Pete Hoekstra, and a legislative aide for Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison.A native of Arizona, Katherine received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Duke University and her master’s degree in government from Johns Hopkins University. She serves on several boards in the Washington, D.C. area, and is actively involved with Opportunity International.Support the show (http://www.faithandlaw.org/donate)

In 2004, the first students began participating in the D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program – a private school choice program serving low-income families in Washington, D.C. This year marks 15 years of the scholarship program’s operation in the nation’s capital, with more than 1,650 children currently using D.C. OSP scholarships to pay tuition at participating private schools across the city. School choice programs have increased considerably across the country over the past decade, with more and more students having access to options such as vouchers and education savings accounts. What has been the impact of this consequential school choice measure, what does the future hold for the OSP, and what does it mean for families? Join us during National School Choice Week for a conversation with Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos, led by Heritage Foundation president Kay Coles James, followed by a discussion featuring program stakeholders and scholars. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Ruby Central Opportunity Scholarship/Guide Program (https://rubyconf.org/scholarships) 02:13 – Superpowers: Flying, Changing Diapers, and Empathy! 03:21 – Scholars’ Favorite Parts of the Conference 06:58 – Conferencing as an Introvert: Having Conference Buddies! 08:06 – Meeting New People 10:15 – Challenges of Conferencing 11:55 – Navigating Conference Parties and the General Hubbub 17:35 – Overcoming Pressure 21:09 – Lightning Talks 26:31 – Live Mob Programming Event 30:07 – Advice For Future Scholars 34:50 – Coming to Tech From Different Backgrounds and All Walks of Life This episode was brought to you by @therubyrep (https://twitter.com/therubyrep) of DevReps, LLC (http://www.devreps.com/). To pledge your support and to join our awesome Slack community, visit patreon.com/greaterthancode (https://www.patreon.com/greaterthancode). To make a one-time donation so that we can continue to bring you more content and transcripts like this, please do so at paypal.me/devreps (https://www.paypal.me/devreps). You will also get an invitation to our Slack community this way as well. Amazon links may be affiliate links, which means you’re supporting the show when you purchase our recommendations. Thanks! Special Guests: Christine Seeman, Jennifer Tran, and Jeremy Schuurmans.

State lawmakers voted to override Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of their $23.9 billion General Fund budget for the new budget year that starts July 1. Becki Gray, John Locke Foundation senior vice president, shares highlights from the new budget. Gray discusses key components of the spending plan and how they reflect legislative priorities. A new N.C. State University study shows that North Carolina’s Opportunity Scholarship Program demonstrates “positive, large, and statistically significant” benefits for low-income students. That’s good news to Brian Jodice, interim president of the group Parents for Educational Freedom in North Carolina. Jodice assesses the significance of the researchers’ findings and looks ahead to future assessments of the Opportunity Scholarship vouchers. N.C. legislators have been considering multiple ways to improve public school safety. Rep. Larry Pittman, R-Cabarrus, has been disappointed to see them ignore his proposal. During a recent news conference, Pittman and Paul Valone of the gun-rights group Grass Roots North Carolina touted potential benefits of a bill that would have allowed some school teachers to carry concealed handguns to protect students. It’s hard to gauge the state’s economic health without paying attention to its businesses. Dane Huffman, managing editor of the Triangle Business Journal, spends his working day talking to business people about their challenges and success stories. Huffman shares his insights about business leaders’ assessment of current N.C. economic conditions. North Carolina has good laws against civil asset forfeiture abuse, but a federal process called “equitable sharing” helps local law enforcement agencies get around the state law. Jon Guze, John Locke Foundation director of legal studies, says “equitable sharing” represents a significant threat to property rights.

A new study put out by the League of Women Voters finds the vast majority of schools taking in students receiving vouchers are teaching a biblical worldview. Many of those schools are using what's called the Abeka Curriculum, which teaches students the earth was created 6,000 years ago, that climate change is a hoax, and refers to media as the "liberal press," according to study author Bonnie Bechard. She spoke with BPR's Jeremy Loeb. The legislature started the Opportunity Scholarship Program in 2013. It provides taxpayer-funded scholarships to allow children to attend private schools. Critics argue the money should be put towards public schools and not towards private schools that aren't required to adhere to any state standard. The LWV study indicates many of those schools aren't complying with any state standard, and many are pushing a biblical or even political view. Lawmakers are vastly expanding the Opportunity Scholarship Program by $10 million per year, putting its cost over a billion dollars over its 15 year lifetime unless changes are made.

A new study put out by the League of Women Voters finds the vast majority of schools taking in students receiving vouchers are teaching a biblical worldview. Many of those schools are using what's called the Abeka Curriculum, which teaches students the earth was created 6,000 years ago, that climate change is a hoax, and refers to media as the "liberal press," according to study author Bonnie Bechard. She spoke with BPR's Jeremy Loeb. The legislature started the Opportunity Scholarship Program in 2013. It provides taxpayer-funded scholarships to allow children to attend private schools. Critics argue the money should be put towards public schools and not towards private schools that aren't required to adhere to any state standard. The LWV study indicates many of those schools aren't complying with any state standard, and many are pushing a biblical or even political view. Lawmakers are vastly expanding the Opportunity Scholarship Program by $10 million per year, putting its cost over a billion dollars over its 15 year lifetime unless changes are made.

The confirmation of Betsy DeVos as U.S. Secretary of Education has shined a spotlight on programs like NC’s Opportunity Scholarship Program, which provides state funding for children to attend private, mostly religious, K-12 schools. This week we explore NC’s private school voucher program. Guests: • Jane Wettach, Clinical Professor of Law and Director, Children’s Law Clinic, Duke Law School • Matt Ellinwood, Director, Education & Law Project, NC Justice Center • Jessica Holmes, Education Law Attorney and Member, Wake County Board of Commissioners

Get your Ruby Remote Conf tickets!   02:42 - Nadia Odunayo Introduction Twitter GitHub Ignition Works Nadia Odunayo: Playing Games in the Clouds 05:00 - Ruby Book Club 11:20 - Nadia Odunayo: The Guest: A Guide To Code Hospitality @ RailsConf 2016 17:23 - Collaboration and Pairing: Guest and Host Roles; Driving and Navigating Coderetreat Ruby DCamp 24:42 - Perspectives and Mapping Sam Livingston-Gray: Cognitive Shortcuts: Models, Visualizations, Metaphors, and Other Lies @ Cascadia Ruby Conf 2014 Cortical Homunculus Peter Gardiner Motor and Sensory Homunculi 41:04 - Ruby Central's Opportunity Scholarship Program Space Babies   Picks   Case Studies in Apprenticeship (Coraline) Everything's an Argument by Andrea A. Lunsford and John J. Ruszkiewicz (Sam) RIF6 Cube 2-inch Mobile Projector (Chuck) Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life by Marshall B. Rosenberg (Nadia) Robert Frank on Dinner Table Economics (Nadia)   See Also Ruby Rogues Episode #190: Apprenticeship with Joseph Mastey and Jill Lynch of Enova

Get your Ruby Remote Conf tickets!   02:42 - Nadia Odunayo Introduction Twitter GitHub Ignition Works Nadia Odunayo: Playing Games in the Clouds 05:00 - Ruby Book Club 11:20 - Nadia Odunayo: The Guest: A Guide To Code Hospitality @ RailsConf 2016 17:23 - Collaboration and Pairing: Guest and Host Roles; Driving and Navigating Coderetreat Ruby DCamp 24:42 - Perspectives and Mapping Sam Livingston-Gray: Cognitive Shortcuts: Models, Visualizations, Metaphors, and Other Lies @ Cascadia Ruby Conf 2014 Cortical Homunculus Peter Gardiner Motor and Sensory Homunculi 41:04 - Ruby Central's Opportunity Scholarship Program Space Babies   Picks   Case Studies in Apprenticeship (Coraline) Everything's an Argument by Andrea A. Lunsford and John J. Ruszkiewicz (Sam) RIF6 Cube 2-inch Mobile Projector (Chuck) Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life by Marshall B. Rosenberg (Nadia) Robert Frank on Dinner Table Economics (Nadia)   See Also Ruby Rogues Episode #190: Apprenticeship with Joseph Mastey and Jill Lynch of Enova

Get your Ruby Remote Conf tickets!   02:42 - Nadia Odunayo Introduction Twitter GitHub Ignition Works Nadia Odunayo: Playing Games in the Clouds 05:00 - Ruby Book Club 11:20 - Nadia Odunayo: The Guest: A Guide To Code Hospitality @ RailsConf 2016 17:23 - Collaboration and Pairing: Guest and Host Roles; Driving and Navigating Coderetreat Ruby DCamp 24:42 - Perspectives and Mapping Sam Livingston-Gray: Cognitive Shortcuts: Models, Visualizations, Metaphors, and Other Lies @ Cascadia Ruby Conf 2014 Cortical Homunculus Peter Gardiner Motor and Sensory Homunculi 41:04 - Ruby Central's Opportunity Scholarship Program Space Babies   Picks   Case Studies in Apprenticeship (Coraline) Everything's an Argument by Andrea A. Lunsford and John J. Ruszkiewicz (Sam) RIF6 Cube 2-inch Mobile Projector (Chuck) Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life by Marshall B. Rosenberg (Nadia) Robert Frank on Dinner Table Economics (Nadia)   See Also Ruby Rogues Episode #190: Apprenticeship with Joseph Mastey and Jill Lynch of Enova

Check out our speaker list and sign up for Ruby Remote Conf!   01:53 - Kerri Miller Introduction Twitter GitHub Blog 02:12 - Networking Without Networking 04:22 - Social Currency 06:35 - Creating Opportunities to Connect Knowing Small Details About People Remembering Faces Randomizing Opening the Circle Offering Help and Guidance Playing Games 22:38 - New Programmers as Speakers 24:17 - Connecting After Talks 25:29 - Merging the Speakers and Attendees 30:13 - Users Groups Be an Organizer Get A Coder Job Travel and Find a Users Group 35:01 - Livestreaming; Pairing Sharing Livecoding.tv Twitch Hangouts On Air YouTube Live Crowdcast 37:03 - Connecting with People at Specific Companies 47:27 - The Opportunity Scholarship Program   Picks Nadia Eghbal: I hate the term “open source” (Coraline) tabular (Sam) dotfiles/vimrc at master (Sam) PlugBug World (Chuck) Safemore Smart 8-Outlet with 4-USB Output Surge Protection Power Strip (Chuck) moonconf (Kerri) Open Source and Feelings (Kerri) Sage Yoyo Starter Pack (Kerri)

Check out our speaker list and sign up for Ruby Remote Conf!   01:53 - Kerri Miller Introduction Twitter GitHub Blog 02:12 - Networking Without Networking 04:22 - Social Currency 06:35 - Creating Opportunities to Connect Knowing Small Details About People Remembering Faces Randomizing Opening the Circle Offering Help and Guidance Playing Games 22:38 - New Programmers as Speakers 24:17 - Connecting After Talks 25:29 - Merging the Speakers and Attendees 30:13 - Users Groups Be an Organizer Get A Coder Job Travel and Find a Users Group 35:01 - Livestreaming; Pairing Sharing Livecoding.tv Twitch Hangouts On Air YouTube Live Crowdcast 37:03 - Connecting with People at Specific Companies 47:27 - The Opportunity Scholarship Program   Picks Nadia Eghbal: I hate the term “open source” (Coraline) tabular (Sam) dotfiles/vimrc at master (Sam) PlugBug World (Chuck) Safemore Smart 8-Outlet with 4-USB Output Surge Protection Power Strip (Chuck) moonconf (Kerri) Open Source and Feelings (Kerri) Sage Yoyo Starter Pack (Kerri)

Check out our speaker list and sign up for Ruby Remote Conf!   01:53 - Kerri Miller Introduction Twitter GitHub Blog 02:12 - Networking Without Networking 04:22 - Social Currency 06:35 - Creating Opportunities to Connect Knowing Small Details About People Remembering Faces Randomizing Opening the Circle Offering Help and Guidance Playing Games 22:38 - New Programmers as Speakers 24:17 - Connecting After Talks 25:29 - Merging the Speakers and Attendees 30:13 - Users Groups Be an Organizer Get A Coder Job Travel and Find a Users Group 35:01 - Livestreaming; Pairing Sharing Livecoding.tv Twitch Hangouts On Air YouTube Live Crowdcast 37:03 - Connecting with People at Specific Companies 47:27 - The Opportunity Scholarship Program   Picks Nadia Eghbal: I hate the term “open source” (Coraline) tabular (Sam) dotfiles/vimrc at master (Sam) PlugBug World (Chuck) Safemore Smart 8-Outlet with 4-USB Output Surge Protection Power Strip (Chuck) moonconf (Kerri) Open Source and Feelings (Kerri) Sage Yoyo Starter Pack (Kerri)

NC Family president John Rustin talks with Karen Duquette, vice president of Parents for Educational Freedom in North Carolina, about the current status of the state’s Opportunity Scholarship Program, an educational scholarship program enacted by the General Assembly in July 2013 that is currently being challenged in two federal lawsuits.

NC Family president John Rustin talks with Renee Flaherty, an attorney with the Institute for Justice, the nation’s leading legal advocacy group for school choice, about the legal defense of North Carolina’s Opportunity Scholarship Program, which is being challenged in two separate lawsuits.

NC Family president John Rustin talks with Darrell Allison, president of Parents for Education Freedom in North Carolina, about North Carolina’s new Opportunity Scholarship Program that is aimed at empowering parents in lower income families to send their children to the non-public school of their choice.