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Poway Unified fires it's superintendent after an investigation found she bullied student athletes. Local leaders will meet this afternoon to ratify a local emergency proclamation for the Oceanside Pier fire. What you need to know about the blue blobs known as Velella, Velella that have washed up along our local beaches.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The City of San Diego is planning to lift it's evacuation warnings for people in low lying flood zones today after the latest storm did not result in catastrophic flooding. California has declared a state of emergency related to the landslide threatening the rail line in San Clemente. Poway Unified officials announced yesterday that Superintendent Marian Kim Phelps has been placed on paid administrative leave. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're approaching the end of another year and another record for injuries due to falls from the border wall. Local doctors say the wall is creating a public health crisis. In other news, a player on the girls softball team at Del Norte High School in Poway and her family have filed a lawsuit against Poway Unified's superintendent. Plus, a dietician from UCSD Health tells us how we can eat healthier.

At least one person is dead after a U.S. Military Osprey crashed near Japan overnight. Six crew members are believed to have been on board. A Del Norte High School softball player has filed a 93-page lawsuit against Poway Unified School District Superintendent Marian Phelps. In February, SDGE said it made more than $900 million in profits in 2022, which was $100 million more than the previous year.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Deadly Small Plane Crash in La Jolla, Poway Unified Launching Independent Investigation into Incident Involving Superintendent and Del Norte HS Softball Players, Camp Pendleton Marine Facing Court MartialSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Poway Unified is in the news…. Again! Now a free speech case is coming before the Supreme Court. Meanwhile, politicians are trying to protect renters and protect the homeless, but their policies end up making the housing crisis even worse. It's Wednesday, April 26, 2023. Here's what John Riley thinks: Poway Unified School District first amendment case before Supreme Court Poway School Board members Michelle O'Connor-Ratcliff and TJ Zane (no longer in office), blocked their constituents from speech on their social media pages. Christopher and Kimberly Garnier have been long time critics of the school districts policies and demanded that the school board hold corrupt superintendent John Collins accountable. Should public officials be able to thwart free speech on their social media accounts, even when they discuss policy issues? Coronado and Oceanside School Districts sue Facebook, Google, TikTok and Twitter Of course, social media is impacting children. It has an addictive quality and sadly some kids engage in cyber bullying. Is this the time to sue technology companies? Or is this a teaching opportunity on how to best integrate social media in your life? Focus on reason, rationality, and not living second handed. San Diego Renter Protections If a property owner fulfills the terms of the lease agreement, but then decides to have the tenant vacate the property, does that make them a bad person? San Diego officials want to force landlords to pay 2-3 months of rent if they evict a tenant for no-fault. Sometimes landlords want to upgrade the property, move back in, sell the property, or just move on from troublesome tenants. Landlords have property rights, right? Renters upset about Ratio Billing for Utilities. Pay your fair share! In older apartment buildings, there are no specific electric, gas, and water meters for each unit. So, property owners use a formula to share those costs amongst the tenants. Now tenants are upset that they are paying more than they should. Isn't this how socialism and collectivism always seem to work? Some pay more than their fair share. Others freeload off others. SDG&E Rates Based on Income are Nonsense In a recent letter to the editor, a Poway resident expressed his frustration with SDG&E's proposal to base electric rates on income. Is this another income redistribution scheme? San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria has had it with homelessness. Public officials are facing a moral dilemma. Do they push out the homeless from encampments since they are there illegally and don't have property rights? Or is doing so inhumane? Seems like Todd Gloria is ready to get more aggressive to push the homeless out. Should the government buy housing for the homeless? The San Diego Housing Commission is planning to buy 3 Extended Stay America motels at the price of $383,000 per unit to house the homeless. Promising idea? San Diego Electric Vehicles Surging Over 10,000 EVs were sold in San Diego County in the first quarter of 2023. California now has over 1.5 zero emission vehicles. It's clear what direction this is headed. Get on board or get left out. LA Times Opinion Article: Give up on EV? An LA Times editorialist is fed up with the challenges of charging their EV on road trips. But is it really that hard? If you have a home charging station, that should satisfy 90% of your needs. San Diego Community Forum: Low Riders, SDG&E, San Diego Roads, Rancho Bernardo Cannabis In our Community Forum segment, we hear from livestream viewers and YouTube commenters. The people of San Diego have something to say about what is happening in their local community. #poway #sdge #homelessness #NIMBY #sandiego #ranchobernardo #urbnleaf #PUSD #powayschools #potholes #lowriders #nationalcity #eviction #rentersrights #coronado #oceanside #socialmedia #toddgloria #EVs #electricvehicles JRP0317 Relevant Links: Poway Unified School District and Supreme Court:https://www.

The Good: Aztecs in March Madness. The Bad: Nathan Fletcher, homelessness, San Diego schools declining, Poway Unified schools deteriorating, La Mesa dysfunction, Rancho Bernardo residents upset over cannabis. What is going on in San Diego? It's Wednesday, April 5, 2023. Here's what John Riley thinks: Aztecs make San Diego Proud So much love for the San Diego State men's basketball team as they make the March Madness finals, but lose to UConn. Can you feel the energy in San Diego around this team? Feels really good. Nathan Fletcher Needs to Resign Now Last week I praised Nathan Fletcher for seeking mental health help. But now the other shoe dropped, and we see a serious sexual harassment mess. Fletcher is a disgrace. But why is he postponing his resignation until May 15th? How will he be replaced on the San Diego Board of Supervisors. Homelessness Politicized by GOP CA State Senator Brian Jones understands that homelessness is a key issue for voters. Jones is proposing a plan to clear out homeless encampments near schools, parks and churches. Is this a good plan? Where will these people go? Poway Unified School District Preparing for a School Bond In a recent op-ed, PUSD superintendent Marian Kim-Phelps made the case that school facilities are crumbling. They need more funding to upgrade and repair their infrastructure. Phelps is making the case for a future school bond funded by taxpayers. This would be on top of payments for the Billion Dollar Bond. Can PUSD self-finance their plan? I think so. San Diego Schools, Poway Unified Enrollment Declining Interesting data as less students are attending San Diego schools. It's due to a number of factors including a transition to homeschooling and private schools, families moving out of state due to high cost of living, and some upset with the politicization of curriculum. Less students = less funding. What can public schools do to attract more students? La Mesa Permitting and Signage Dysfunction The City of La Mesa is struggling to process building permits to allow businesses to start and homeowners to install granny flats. This is frustrating residents and local politicians are demanding change. Meanwhile, La Mesa is considering LED electronic signage, but locals are upset about “visual pollution.” San Diego Community Forum We take comments and questions from our livestream audience as well as YouTube comments. Topics include Life Time Fitness at The Farm in Poway, homelessness demographics, free trade, Poway schools, cannabis dispensaries, PTSD, and baseball. #poway #lamesa #nathanfletcher #mentalhealth #homelessness #NIMBY #sandiego #ranchobernardo #lifetimefitness #PUSD #powayschools #PTSD #BrianJones JRP0315 Relevant Links: ‘Resign immediately': Desmond calls on Fletcher to step down now, not May 15, amid misconduct accusations. https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/politics/story/2023-04-03/jim-desmond-nathan-fletcher-resign-immediately Republicans press Democrats on combating homelessness. https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/columnists/story/2023-04-05/republicans-pressing-democrats-on-combating-homelessness Back to School: Is the B-word a bad word? https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/pomerado-news/opinion/editorial/back-to-school/story/2023-04-05/back-to-school-is-the-b-word-a-bad-word Appeals opposing Rancho Bernardo cannabis outlet go to county commission Thursday https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/pomerado-news/news/story/2023-04-04/appeals-opposing-cannabis-outlet-in-rancho-bernardo-to-be-heard-on-thursday San Diego County schools are still losing students, but fewer than early in the pandemic. Here's how each district is faring. https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/education/story/2023-04-04/school-enrollment-declines-are-slowing-down-three-years-after-start-of-covid-19 La Mesa is overhauling its permit process after a review found the city lags behind others

Patrick Batten is a candidate for Poway School Board running in Area C covering parts of Rancho Penasquitos, Rancho Bernardo, and 4S Ranch. Patrick is attempting to win the race to fill the seat of departing incumbent TJ Zane. The US Marine Corps Patrick shared his background growing up with a single parent facing tremendous financial challenges. He discussed his time at San Diego State University and his career as a US Marine in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Syria. Educational Curriculum We discussed his “Brilliant at the Basics” curriculum proposal focusing on reading, writing, and arithmetic. This led to further discussion of vocational education, critical race theory, and home economics courses. We also covered options available to students at PUSD to attend Design 39, JROTC at Westview High School, Spanish and Mandarin bi-lingual immersion programs in elementary schools, and 4H specialty classes at Poway High School. PUSD Finances and School Bonds Patrick Batten spoke about Poway Unified School District's financial condition, the broken air conditioning at Rancho Bernardo High School and Bernardo Heights Middle School, the failed Measure P bond, and the infamous Billion Dollar Bond. We also spoke about teachers/administrator union endorsements and how those relations impact financial budgeting for the district. COVID and Education We spent a good amount of time covering the way Poway Unified managed the COVID crisis including district communication challenges, masks, remote education, and how other schools successfully got students back in school sooner than PUSD. There was so much more covered in this podcast interview including the role of parents in education, the school board listening to constituents, Poway Federation of Teachers, Poway School Employee's Association, Contractor's Union, school safety, school board dynamics, school infrastructure, technology in education, book banning, STEM, and mental health services for students. Thanks to the livestream audience for so many great questions and comments. We value your input! Thank you! #PowaySchools #PUSD #PowayUnified #PatrickBatten #Election2022 Relevant Links: Patrick Batten for Poway Unified School Districthttp://www.patrickbatten.com/ Patrick Batten for Poway Unified School District – Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/PatrickBattenforPUSD Patrick Batten – LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/patbatten/ Patrick Batten for Poway Unified School District – Twitterhttps://twitter.com/patbatten Get proven and easy-to-implement strategies to build your business and pursue your happiness. Sign up now. It is FREE! https://johnrileyproject.com/ Be sure to share this video with a friend! Sponsors Happiness76.com – your source of gear that celebrates Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. https://happiness76.com/ ☆☆    STAY CONNECTED    ☆☆ SUBSCRIBE for more reactions, upcoming shows and more! ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMA FACEBOOK ➡ https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/ TWITTER ➡ https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPoway INSTAGRAM ➡  https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/ Sponsorship Inquiries https://johnrileyproject.com/sponsorship/ Donations https://johnrileyproject.com/donations/donation-form/ Music https://www.purple-planet.com

Unfortunately, it's rare to find a kid who goes through school and emerges more curious, passionate, and engaged in their learning than they started with. Sometimes it feels like an inevitable result. But does it have to be that way? This week, we're excited to introduce you to Karen Elaine Rogers, an innovative educator who is hyper-focused on helping kids come alive through learning. Karen Elaine Rogers teaches at Poway Unified's Connect Academy:Connect Academy is a K-8 virtual school that provides an innovative approach to instruction, blending together the best elements of on-campus schooling and online education to offer families a flexible environment that is student-centered and future-focused. This unique design encourages students to explore Poway Unified curriculum with their interests and passions at the forefront while becoming a community of creative, collaborative, and empowered learners.

On this episode of WTF California Podcast, we give a shout out to all the veterans and brief overview of what Veterans Day is. Lack of reality of Antioch City Councilwoman Tamisha Torres-Walker is rather stunning now denying gunshots at her house and didn't know about misdemeanor filed against her. Two shot Wednesday in the City of Antioch. News media recycles old information on Contra Costa County fining businesses such as Lumpy's Diner, MJ's and In-n-Out. Calaveras Unified School District votes to not support enforce or comply with vaccine mandate. Poway Unified goes virtual again due to death threats and CDC and WHO warn over Measles. Plus more including big rent hikes possibly coming. Articles From the Show Local Veterans Day Events in Contra Costa County Study: Roseville Among Best U.S. Cities For Military Retirees In 2021 Antioch city councilmember surprised by misdemeanor charge Two Wounded in Gunfight at Gas Station in Antioch Contra Costa County issuing fines to restaurants not checking customers vaccination status California is preparing for possible winter COVID surge, Newsom says during visit to L.A. vaccine clinic Calaveras Unified School District board votes to not ‘support, enforce or comply' with vaccine mandate Poway Unified to keep next meeting virtual after officials reportedly draw death threats County leaders change public comment policy to curb hate speech Catalytic converter ring busted by East Bay police Terrence J escapes attempted ‘follow-home robbery' in Sherman Oaks, sources say LA County reports first flu death of the winter season Calm before the storm': Measles could come roaring back, CDC and WHO warn Oakland city councilmember Sheng Thao announces candidacy for mayor SF Mayor London Breed Announces Support of Recall Against Three SF School Board Members Big rent hikes on tap across Southern California, USC report suggests

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Today on the podcast, we talk with Megan Gross and Nancy Brundrett of the Poway Unified School District in Southern California. They tell us how their district has changed how they educate students with significant disabilities and their role in supporting Poway schools with inclusive education. Megan Gross is the author of the books The Inclusion Toolbox: Strategies and Techniques for All Teachers and ParaEducate. Download our new resource, The Best Inclusive Education Links: 100 links to the best inclusion-related articles, videos, and media on the web. Visit Think Inclusive for more information about inclusive education. Have questions or comments? Reach us at podcast@thinkinclusive.us Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Click here for audio transcripts. Credits This podcast is a production of MCIE. Become a patron of the Think Inclusive Podcast!

Sweetwater Union High in the South Bay voted on a school reopening plan Monday night while Poway Unified and others will have to hold off on plans to bring back high schoolers. Plus, a day in the life of a teacher in Oakland, California and how she deals with remote teaching during the pandemic. And, voting began Monday in the special election to fill the 79th Assembly District seat vacated by Shirley Weber when she became secretary of state. Gov. Newsom’s popularity has fallen significantly after reaching record highs at the start of the pandemic. He’s likely to face a recall election later this year. Then, how the San Diego American Indian Health Center is working to keep its urban indigenous community healthy in body, mind and spirit amid the challenges posed by COVID-19. Finally, the sound of mariachi was synonymous with celebrations prior to the pandemic. Now, San Diego's mariachi bands have had to adapt and change their business models to survive.

There’s a con game going on and many are not seeing the evidence right before their very eyes.  We discuss the Oprah interview with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, as well as the history of the Royal Family.  We talk about the great results La Jolla Country Day School is getting from technology to overcome COVID and why Gavin Newsom’s team keeps San Diego and Poway schools closed.  Finally, we discuss how Biden’s $1.9T stimulus will make the rich richer and widen the wealth inequality gap. #RoyalFamily #LaJollaCountryDay #StimulusPackage   Relevant Articles: Let's Clear the Air on the Best Way to Reopen Schools https://www.voiceofsandiego.org/topics/education/lets-clear-the-air-on-the-best-way-to-reopen-schools/ Poway Unified reopening appeal denied by state https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/pomerado-news/news/schools/story/2021-03-08/poway-unified-reopening-appeal-denied-by-state   John Riley Project Info:   Bookings? Inquiries? Contact me at https://johnrileyproject.com/   Sponsorship Inquiries: https://johnrileyproject.com/sponsorship/   YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMA   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPoway   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/   iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/john-riley-project-podcast/id1435944995?mt=2   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3llrMItpbx9JRa08UTrswA   Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/john-riley-project   Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9qb2hucmlsZXlwcm9qZWN0LmNvbS9mZWVkLw   Tune In: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Arts--Culture-Podcasts/John-Riley-Project-Podcast-p1154415/   Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/john-riley-project-john-riley-2l4rEIo1RJM/   Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Slater talks about how gifted kids are getting fewer chances to do advanced work including at Poway Unified.

Who will get the $1400 stimulus check? We discuss the game playing by politicians in DC why regular people are played as pawns in the game.  We also discuss when schools will fully reopen in San Diego County and Poway Unified specifically.  Finally, I share some ideas on how to take greater control of your income and career, as well as marketing strategies to attract more inbound leads. #JohnRileyProject #StimulusCheck #SchoolReopening   JRP0199   Referenced Article: Pediatricians: schools must reopen now to relieve children’s suffering https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/education/story/2021-02-07/pediatricians-say-schools-need-to-reopen-now-to-relieve-childrens-suffering   John Riley Project Info: Bookings? Inquiries? Contact me at https://johnrileyproject.com/   Sponsorship Inquiries: https://johnrileyproject.com/sponsorship/   YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMA   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPoway   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/   iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/john-riley-project-podcast/id1435944995?mt=2   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3llrMItpbx9JRa08UTrswA   Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/john-riley-project   Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9qb2hucmlsZXlwcm9qZWN0LmNvbS9mZWVkLw   Tune In: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Arts--Culture-Podcasts/John-Riley-Project-Podcast-p1154415/   Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/john-riley-project-john-riley-2l4rEIo1RJM/   Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

This week, Tom is speaking with Joe Erpelding, a passionate educator and leader who is in the business of transforming schools and students’ lives. Joe served as the Principal at the Poway Unified School District for a number of years before making his way to Design39Campus where he was able to create a magical, one-of-a-kind school experience for every learner. Now, he is transitioning to support the team at Thrively, a tool for helping learners understand their strengths, purpose, and passion. Listen in as Tom speaks with Joe about what makes Design39 a magical place to be, why design thinking matters, and what Thrively can do for education.   Key Takeaways: [:09] About today’s episode with Joe Erpelding. [:44] Tom Vander Ark welcomes Joe to the podcast! [:50] How long has Joe been with Design39? [1:05] What makes Design39 such a magic TK-8 campus. [2:46] How the Design39 building reflects the amazing program and culture. [3:15] How Joe and his colleagues describe what learners should know and be able to do at Design39. [4:53] How they express their learning goals at Design39. [5:53] What design thinking means to Joe and how they practice it at Design39. [7:02] Joe builds a picture of what you would see if you walked into the classrooms of the primary grades. [8:37] About the double classrooms, common spaces, and unique seating options at Design39. [9:58] Joe shares about the unique “learning parties” at Design39 for the intermediate grades. [11:10] The role of the teacher (or “learning experienced designers,” as they’re called at Design39). [13:19] How does Joe think about the role of a school head, now having almost two decades of school leadership? [14:37] Joe describes a difficult challenge that their community went through and how they approached it together, ultimately overcoming it. [16:46] How Joe leads his own learning as a school head. [19:04] How Joe and his colleagues led a new way forward in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. [21:51] About the Thrively app, how it is being used at Design39, and what Joe is hoping to accomplish by joining the team. [24:52] The age range Thrively covers. [25:25] How the feature “sparks” within the Thrively platform helps ignite students’ curiosity. [26:10] How Thrively helps promote social justice. [27:01] The various ways teachers can utilize Thrively. [29:16] Joe’s hopes for joining the Thrively team and what he hopes they can accomplish over the next two years. [30:21] Where to learn more about Thrively, Design39Campus, and connect with Joe online. [30:55] Tom thanks Joe for joining the podcast.   Mentioned in This Episode: Joe Erpelding Poway Unified School District Design39Campus Thrively Education Reimagined Stanford d.school Altitude Learning Big Picture Learning Getting Smart Podcast Ep. 95: “Leadership for School Progress in Poway Unified”   Get Involved: Check out the blog at GettingSmart.com. Find the Getting Smart Podcast on iTunes, leave a review, and subscribe.   Is There Somebody You’ve Been Wanting to Learn From or a Topic You’d Like Covered? To get in contact: Email Editor@GettingSmart.com and include “Podcast” in the subject line. The Getting Smart team will be sure to add them to their list!

Today is Electoral College Day which normally is a footnote in the news, but today is a major story.  We discuss some of the election chaos and fake news, but also question the necessity of the Electoral College in the 21st Century.  Then we shift gears and discuss local issues with Poway Unified School District’s need to borrow money.  While discussing Poway Unified, we also pay tribute to outgoing board member Kimberley Beatty and the good work she has done in our community.  Finally, we discuss the Cleveland Indians decision to drop their mascot name and the impact this will have on other sports teams to change their names as well. We discuss so many people and places including Festivus, Pledge of Allegiance, Donald Trump, Joe Biden, George HW Bush, George W Bush, Bill Clinton, Ross Perot, Al Gore, Hillary Clinton, John Kerry, Michelle O’Connor-Ratcliff, USA Today, Washington Redskins, Cincinnati Reds, Stanford Cardinal, Alcatraz, Houston Oilers, Tennessee Titans, Atlanta Braves, Kansas City Chiefs, Golden State Warriors, Chicago Blackhawks, San Diego State Aztecs, San Diego Padres, Las Vegas Raiders. Closing Quote: "All-or-nothing systems disenfranchise millions of voters and prompt campaigns to focus solely on closely contested states. This year, the candidates are ignoring two-thirds of the states because all of the electoral votes in each appear safely in one or the other's camp. So certain an outcome discourages turnout in those states as well.  Though the system dates back to the 19th century under laws adopted by each state, it doesn't have to be that way. Certainly, the U.S. Constitution doesn't require it." USA Today USA Today.  (19 Sept 2004).  Editorial/Opinion.  "States can make Electoral College more democratic."     #JohnRileyProject #ElectoralCollegeDay #ClevelandBaseballTeam #PowayUnified   JRP0194   Referenced Links:   Poway Unified Considers Borrowing at least $20 Million during State Funding Deferral https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/pomerado-news/news/schools/story/2020-12-11/poway-unified-to-borrow-20-million-in-loans-during-state-funding-deferral   John Riley Project Info:   Bookings? Inquiries? Contact me at https://johnrileyproject.com/   Sponsorship Inquiries: https://johnrileyproject.com/sponsorship/   YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMA   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPoway   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/   iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/john-riley-project-podcast/id1435944995?mt=2   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3llrMItpbx9JRa08UTrswA   Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/john-riley-project   Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9qb2hucmlsZXlwcm9qZWN0LmNvbS9mZWVkLw   Tune In: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Arts--Culture-Podcasts/John-Riley-Project-Podcast-p1154415/   Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/john-riley-project-john-riley-2l4rEIo1RJM/   Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

The news that San Diego County is back in the purple tier of COVID-19 precautions affects every household in the region. What we can do to prevent hospitals from being overwhelmed here like is happening in other parts of the country. Plus, San Diego's Mayor-Elect Todd Gloria joined Midday Edition on Wednesday to discuss his plans for the city, he will be sworn in on December 10. And this Veterans Day, African-American veteran Luther Hendricks recalls fighting WWII in the Pacific — and racism at home. Then, the transportation department at Poway Unified has taken cleanliness to a new level as it promises students safe rides to and from school. Plus, a multi-billion dollar energy franchise deal for San Diego could be delayed another year. Finally, in a new episode of KPBS' cross-border podcast "Port of Entry," people who’ve left the U.S. to find some refuge from racism south of the border share their stories.

Poway Unified is implementing new curriculum and other policies to combat racism largely due to the efforts of two students, Nene and Ekene Okolo.  We discuss the racist incidents that the Okolo sisters and other students experienced at Poway Unified.  We share some of the new policies Poway Unified is implementing to address and combat racism in Poway schools.  I share my own history with race growing up in the suburbs and experiencing both race and racism as I grew older.  I share my discovery of a philosophy that properly showcases the evilness of racism within the greater context of individualism and individual rights.  Finally, I comment on some other Poway issues related to race as we get closer to Election Day.   #JohnRileyProject #PUSD #Racism   JRP0181   Referenced Articles/Pages: Students work with Poway Unified to fix racism in schools https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/education/story/2020-10-25/students-work-with-poway-unified-to-fix-racism-in-schools   Black in PUSD (Instagram page) https://www.instagram.com/blackinpusd/   John Riley Project Info:   Bookings? Inquiries? Contact me at https://johnrileyproject.com/   Sponsorship Inquiries: https://johnrileyproject.com/sponsorship/   YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMA   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPoway   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/   iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/john-riley-project-podcast/id1435944995?mt=2   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3llrMItpbx9JRa08UTrswA   Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/john-riley-project   Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9qb2hucmlsZXlwcm9qZWN0LmNvbS9mZWVkLw   Tune In: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Arts--Culture-Podcasts/John-Riley-Project-Podcast-p1154415/   Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/john-riley-project-john-riley-2l4rEIo1RJM/   Music: https://www.purple-planet.com  

Coming from a high profile affluent family, she fled Afghanistan with nothing but a bag of clothes. Following the Russian invasion of Afghanistan, she first moved to Germany in 1979, and later to Chicago at the age of 17. Currently, she is residing in San Diego, CA where she works as a speech and language pathologist in Poway Unified school, one of America’s best public school systems. My guest this week is Neda Olomi a refugee from Afghanistan. In this episode she shares her journey, her vision and her aspirations as an Afghan-American. Neda loves to paint on her spare time. She paints for herself, her clients and the charities she is involved in. you can visit her site at https://www.nedaokart.com/ The link to her charity is http://helpinghandrftp.org/ to donate to their winter drive using this link: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=234094... To increase awareness please share the incidents where you felt discriminated against at Mehran@MehranS.com or fill out this form: Coming from a high profile affluent family, she fled Afghanistan with nothing but a bag of clothes. Following the Russian invasion of Afghanistan, she first moved to Germany in 1979, and later to Chicago at the age of 17. Currently, she is residing in San Diego, CA where she works as a speech and language pathologist in Poway Unified school, one of America’s best public school systems. My guest this week is Neda Olomi a refugee from Afghanistan. In this episode she shares her journey, her vision, and her aspirations as an Afghan-American. Neda loves to paint in her spare time. She paints for herself, her clients, and the charities she is involved in. you can visit her site at https://www.nedaokart.com/ The link to her charity is http://helpinghandrftp.org/ to donate to their winter drive using this link: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=234094... To increase awareness please share the incidents where you felt discriminated against at Mehran@MehranS.com or fill out this form: https://forms.gle/c2h6DLbjxa7aGXqQ6

Cindy Sytsma joined us to discuss his campaign for Poway School Board.  Cindy is a wife, mother, former deputy sheriff and teacher, and currently a college professor.  During our conversation we covered so much ground including her background working with students with disabilities and middle school students being recruited by gangs.  We spent time discussing her tremendous experience with online education and the school district’s plans dealing with COVID-19.  We explored budget issues, bond measures, fundraising and the maintenance needs at various schools.  Cindy shared her thoughts on the Black in PUSD Instagram account and the issues of social justice in education.  Cindy enjoyed discussing her volunteer efforts with the PTA, Little League and Girl Scouts.   We also discuss a range of other people and places including Poway, Sabre Springs, Morning Creek Elementary, Creekside Elementary, Garden Road Elementary, District E, Mt Carmel High School, Poway High School, National University, Fresno State, Cal State San Marcos, No Child Left Behind.   #JohnRileyProject #Sytsma4PUSD #PUSD #Poway #Cindy4PUSD   JRP0147   Cindy Sytsma Info:   Cindy Sytsma campaign website: http://www.cindysytsma.com/   Cindy Sytsma campaign Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cindy.woodsytsma       John Riley Project Info:   Bookings? Inquiries? Contact me at https://johnrileyproject.com/   Sponsorship Inquiries: https://johnrileyproject.com/sponsorship/   YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMA   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPoway   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/   iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/john-riley-project-podcast/id1435944995?mt=2   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3llrMItpbx9JRa08UTrswA   Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/john-riley-project   Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9qb2hucmlsZXlwcm9qZWN0LmNvbS9mZWVkLw   Tune In: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Arts--Culture-Podcasts/John-Riley-Project-Podcast-p1154415/   Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/john-riley-project-john-riley-2l4rEIo1RJM/   Music: https://www.purple-planet.com  

School districts in San Diego are confronting internal problems ranging from race to finances. KPBS education reporter Joe Hong joins us to discuss how Poway Unified is addressing reports of racist incidents and ongoing budget woes at Sweetwater Union High School district. Plus, the San Diego VA is offering conflicting accounts over its decision to take veterans off a drug treatment that they say helped them cope with depression. Also, the Marine Corps banned the confederate flag and top Marine leaders say a conversation about race in the Corps is long overdue.

Coronavirus cases hit record levels as testing increases, Poway Unified School District is discussing their back to school plan, Sweetwater Union makes big cuts, June Gloom continues for beach communities

Jimmy Karam joined us to discuss his campaign for Poway School Board.  Jimmy is a husband, father, retired US Naval Officer, business consultant and economics professor.  During our conversation we covered so much ground including the Black in PUSD Instagram account, and a similar account regarding LTBTQ, that discussed racism and discrimination in our local schools.  We discussed the Poway Unified School District’s budget crisis given the forecast of significant deficit spending, the possibility of lower revenues and the financial challenges with implementing COVID-19 initiatives.  We dove into the hot topic of Poway Unified potentially taking over ownership and operation of the Poway Center for the Performing Arts.  Other topics in our discussion included the plan for Fall 2020, distance learning, the Measure P bond, Poway High football and much more.   We also discuss a range of other people and places including Poway, Rancho Bernardo, Sabre Springs, Carmel Mountain Ranch, Morning Creek Elementary, Creekside Elementary, Meadowbrook Middle School, Pomerado Elementary, Midland Elementary, Valley Elementary, Garden Road Elementary, District E, Area E, safe spaces, mental skills training, football, Gavin Newsom, teachers union, PFT, Poway Federation of Teachers, equity, equality, Palomar College, Adam Smith, Wealth of Nations, online learning, smaller classroom sizes, personalized learning   #JohnRileyProject #Karam4PUSD #PUSD #Poway #Jimmy4PUSD   JRP0143   Jimmy Karam Info:   Jimmy Karam campaign website: https://www.karam4pusd.com/   Jimmy Karam campaign Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Karam4PUSD/   Jimmy Karam campaign Twitter: https://twitter.com/Karam4PUSD       John Riley Project Info:   Bookings? Inquiries? Contact me at https://johnrileyproject.com/   Sponsorship Inquiries: https://johnrileyproject.com/sponsorship/   YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMA   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPoway   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/   iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/john-riley-project-podcast/id1435944995?mt=2   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3llrMItpbx9JRa08UTrswA   Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/john-riley-project   Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9qb2hucmlsZXlwcm9qZWN0LmNvbS9mZWVkLw   Tune In: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Arts--Culture-Podcasts/John-Riley-Project-Podcast-p1154415/   Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/john-riley-project-john-riley-2l4rEIo1RJM/   Music: https://www.purple-planet.com  

Most people think of school choice as opting to direct tax dollars to private schools, particularly religious schools.  My story was the complete opposite.  I share stories of my youth at a parochial school and the difficult process I went through to transfer to a public, government school.  We then expand the conversation to cover the pros and cons to school choice, including addressing many of the common objections.  We share how school choice (in a very limited fashion) played a role in my failed attempt to win election on my local school board.  I also discuss how this topic was a seminal political issue and largely shaped how I see the world of politics today.   We also discuss a range of other people and places including Our Lady of Angels, Mills High School, Burlingame High School, Mercy High School, Serra High School, Bellarmine College Preparatory, Lynn Swann, Tom Brady, Barry Bonds, Kevin McNamara, Gaby Dow, Steve Dow, Millbrae, Burlingame, UC San Diego, UCSD, Walter Mondale, Michael Dukakis, Milton Friedman, Donald Trump, Betsy DeVos, Khan Academy, Spring Charter Schools, Poway Unified, Measure P, Billion Dollar Bond, COVID, Gavin Newsom, St. Michael’s, GI Bill, Westview High School, Poway High School, Valley Elementary, ROTC, Andrew Yang, Pursuit of Happiness   #JohnRileyProject #SchoolChoice #vouchers #PursuitofHappiness #ProChoice   JRP0135     Our Sponsors:   PowayStore.com:  https://powaystore.com/   Happiness76.com:  https://happiness76.com/   Trigger Energy: https://triggerenergy.com/     John Riley Project Info:   Bookings? Inquiries? Contact me at https://johnrileyproject.com/   Sponsorship Inquiries: https://johnrileyproject.com/sponsorship/   YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMA   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPoway   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/   iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/john-riley-project-podcast/id1435944995?mt=2   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3llrMItpbx9JRa08UTrswA   Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/john-riley-project   Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9qb2hucmlsZXlwcm9qZWN0LmNvbS9mZWVkLw   Tune In: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Arts--Culture-Podcasts/John-Riley-Project-Podcast-p1154415/   Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/john-riley-project-john-riley-2l4rEIo1RJM/   Music: https://www.purple-planet.com  

School districts in San Diego County may switch to a blended learning environment combining traditional school with online learning.  This is an arena dominated by charter schools.  We take a closer look at the benefits of this system and those that will be pushing to derail it.  We also discuss Justin Amash’s announcement as candidate for POTUS.  Finally, we take a walk down memory lane as two authors are about to release books on Willie Mays and Jerry Tarkanian.   We get into a wide range of people and topics including San Diego Unified, Poway Unified, PUSD, SDUSD, Springs Charter Schools, Kahn Academy, Libertarian Party, Donald Trump, Joe Biden, Constitution, Separation of Powers, impeachment, corporatism, cronyism, equality before the law, John Shea, Brian Brady, essential workers, Say Hey Kid, Candlestick Park, San Francisco, Tony Gwynn, Felipe Alou, Burlingame, Chris Speier, Tito Fuentes, San Diego Padres, San Francisco Giants, New York Giants, Mickey Mantle, Duke Snider, Brooklyn Dodgers, New York Yankees, Jackie Robinson, The Catch, Jack Murphy Stadium, Birmingham, Black Barons, Rickwood Field, Fenway Park, Wrigley Field, Bryce Miller, Danny Tarkanian, UNLV, Long Beach State, San Diego State, Steve Fisher, Brian Dutcher, Runnin’ Rebels, Stacey Augmon, Larry Johnson, Greg Anthony, Reggie Theus, Pacific Beach, Fred Miller, Del Mar Racetrack, Thomas Day   #JohnRileyProject #SayHey #Amash2020 #OnlineLearning #UNLV #SFGiants #PersonalizedLearning #CharterSchools   JRP0131     Our Sponsors:   PowayStore.com:  https://powaystore.com/   Happiness76.com:  https://happiness76.com/     Referenced Links: School districts may switch to blended learning, an area dominated by charter schools https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/education/story/2020-05-03/school-districts-may-switch-to-blended-learning-an-area-dominated-by-charter-schools Free Online Learning - Springs Charter School https://springscs.org/open-classroom Khan Academy https://www.khanacademy.org/ https://www.youtube.com/user/khanacademy Willie Mays still a source of awe and inspiration https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/mlb/story/2020-05-03/hall-of-famer-willie-mays-sportswriter-john-shea-new-book-24-life-stories-and-lessons-from-the-say-hey-kid  Bryce Miller Column: Son’s book tells tales of towel-chewing Jerry Tarkanian https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/sports-columnists/story/2020-05-03/jerry-tarkanian-unlv-towel-unlv-son-danny-book-rebel-with-a-cause-taco-bell-aztecs-coach-basetball       John Riley Project Info:   Bookings? Inquiries? Contact me at https://johnrileyproject.com/   Sponsorship Inquiries: https://johnrileyproject.com/sponsorship/   YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMA   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPoway   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/   iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/john-riley-project-podcast/id1435944995?mt=2   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3llrMItpbx9JRa08UTrswA   Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/john-riley-project   Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9qb2hucmlsZXlwcm9qZWN0LmNvbS9mZWVkLw   Tune In: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Arts--Culture-Podcasts/John-Riley-Project-Podcast-p1154415/   Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/john-riley-project-john-riley-2l4rEIo1RJM/   Music: https://www.purple-planet.com  

The Republicans want to privatize the Postal Service!  Or do they?  We take a look at the USPS, their evolving role in society and their financial picture.  We also explore the topic of a rent strike and the challenge many people will be facing paying their rent during this pandemic.  We also discuss Justin Amash’s potential run for President and much more. We get into a wide range of people and topics including Bernie Sanders, Dave Rubin, Jordan Peterson, Bill Murray, Groundhog Day, California Missions, Donald Trump, Libertarian Party, 10th Amendment, shelter in place, US Postal Service, Post Office, Postal Annex, BMEU, DMV, postage rates, direct mail advertising, junk mail, advertising mail, FedEx, UPS, pensions, Poway, Poway Unified, PUSD, Normal Rockwell, Social Security, Medicare, Chicken Little, Food Bank, Grubb Properties, Clay Grubb   #JohnRileyProject #USPS #USPSBailout #RentStrike #RentRelief JRP0126     Our Sponsor:   PowayStore.com:  https://powaystore.com/     John Riley Project Info:   Bookings? Inquiries? Contact me at https://johnrileyproject.com/   Sponsorship Inquiries: https://johnrileyproject.com/sponsorship/   YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMA   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPoway   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/   iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/john-riley-project-podcast/id1435944995?mt=2   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3llrMItpbx9JRa08UTrswA   Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/john-riley-project   Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9qb2hucmlsZXlwcm9qZWN0LmNvbS9mZWVkLw   Tune In: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Arts--Culture-Podcasts/John-Riley-Project-Podcast-p1154415/   Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/john-riley-project-john-riley-2l4rEIo1RJM/   Music: https://www.purple-planet.com  

If you are a fan of Game of Thrones and Lord Baelish, you may remember the phrase “Chaos is a Ladder”. The coronavirus is creating chaos. Have you seen the ladder yet? We first check in on how everyone is doing.  I share an update on family, career and my recent trip to multiple grocery stores.  Then we discuss the opportunities that exist now where there is so much disruption.  Finally we get into a range of current events involving corporate bailouts, President Trump and online K-12 education. We discuss a wide range of people and topics including Little Finger, Birtherism, Lock her Up, Mexico will Pay for It, Peter Alexander, NBC, Petyr Baelish, Gavin Newsom, Andrew Cuomo, Shelter in Place, Vons, Albertsons, Target, Amazon, Matt Damon, Comcast, cronyism, stock buy back, Poway Unified, PUSD, Innovations Academy, Gaby Dow, Arnold Schwarzenegger #JohnRileyProject #CoronaVirus #COVID19 #ChaosIsaLadder #GameofThrones   JRP0121   Our Sponsor:   PowayStore.com:  https://powaystore.com/   John Riley Project Info:   Bookings? Inquiries? Contact me at https://johnrileyproject.com/   Donations: https://www.patreon.com/johnrileyproject   Sponsorship Inquiries: https://johnrileyproject.com/sponsorship/   YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMA   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPoway   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/   iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/john-riley-project-podcast/id1435944995?mt=2   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3llrMItpbx9JRa08UTrswA   Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/john-riley-project   Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9qb2hucmlsZXlwcm9qZWN0LmNvbS9mZWVkLw   Tune In: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Arts--Culture-Podcasts/John-Riley-Project-Podcast-p1154415/   Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/john-riley-project-john-riley-2l4rEIo1RJM/   Music: https://www.purple-planet.com  

The coronavirus has completely taken ahold of our nation, but what are you doing about it?  Are you hypnotized and paralyzed by cable news?  Are you battling at grocery stores?  We discuss a number of strategies where you should invest in yourself so you are better prepared for the changes that are coming in our economy and society at large.  It’s going to get worse before it gets better. We discuss a wide range of people and topics including Donald Trump, Bernie Sanders, San Diego State, UC San Diego, Yanni Wetzell, Malachi Flynn, KJ Feagin, MLB, NBA, XFL, Trader Joe’s, Costco, Price Club, Sol Price, quantitative easing, Andrew Yang, Poway Unified, San Diego Unified, light rail, work from home, online classes, Delta Airlines, Apple Stores, MGM Resorts, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruises, Carnival Princess Cruises, Thomas Edison, Netflix, Bobby Akart, doomsday preppers, San Diego fires, Federal Reserve, coronavirus tests. #JohnRileyProject #CoronaVirus #COVID19 #InvestInYourself   JRP0120   Our Sponsor:   PowayStore.com:  https://powaystore.com/   John Riley Project Info:   Bookings? Inquiries? Contact me at https://johnrileyproject.com/   Donations: https://www.patreon.com/johnrileyproject   Sponsorship Inquiries: https://johnrileyproject.com/sponsorship/   YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMA   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPoway   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/   iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/john-riley-project-podcast/id1435944995?mt=2   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3llrMItpbx9JRa08UTrswA   Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/john-riley-project   Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9qb2hucmlsZXlwcm9qZWN0LmNvbS9mZWVkLw   Tune In: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Arts--Culture-Podcasts/John-Riley-Project-Podcast-p1154415/   Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/john-riley-project-john-riley-2l4rEIo1RJM/   Music: https://www.purple-planet.com  

We take a close look at the Super Tuesday results in the local races in San Diego County and in the Presidential Primary. We reflect on the candidates and community activists that were guests on the podcast and see how they fared in the election. We also examine the impact political leaders have on your life, liberty and pursuit of happiness. We discuss a wide range of people and topics including Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, Mike Bloomberg, Andrew Yang, Amy Klobuchar, Tusli Gabbard, Scott Peters, June Yang Cutter, Brian Maienschein, Pete Murray, Joel Anderson, Steve Vaus, Fernando Garcia, Todd Gloria, Scott Sherman, Barbara Bry, Marni Von Wilper, San  Diego Convention Center, Transient Occupancy Tax, Sara Jabobs, Darrel Issa, Carl DeMaio, Ammar Campa-Najjar, Ronald Reagan, Prop 13, Measure A, Measure B, Measure P, Poway Unified, PUSD, Poway School Bond, JFK, Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, Mekita Rivas, Groucho Marx #JohnRileyProject #SuperTuesday #SuperTuesdayResults   JRP0117   Our Sponsor:   PowayStore.com:  https://powaystore.com/   John Riley Project Info:   Bookings? Inquiries? Contact me at https://johnrileyproject.com/   Donations: https://www.patreon.com/johnrileyproject   Sponsorship Inquiries: https://johnrileyproject.com/sponsorship/   YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMA   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPoway   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/   iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/john-riley-project-podcast/id1435944995?mt=2   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3llrMItpbx9JRa08UTrswA   Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/john-riley-project   Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9qb2hucmlsZXlwcm9qZWN0LmNvbS9mZWVkLw   Tune In: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Arts--Culture-Podcasts/John-Riley-Project-Podcast-p1154415/   Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/john-riley-project-john-riley-2l4rEIo1RJM/   Music: https://www.purple-planet.com  

I break down my own March 3rd Super Tuesday primary ballot and share how I am voting on every candidate and measure.  I explain my own history, my rationale and numerous thoughts on issues including money in politics, voting for the lesser of two evils and the wasted vote fallacy.  I also offer my thoughts on the breaking news of Mayor Pete Buttigieg dropping out of the race on Sunday March 1. We discuss a wide range of people and topics including Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, Mike Bloomberg, Andrew Yang, Amy Klobuchar, Tom Steyer, Cory Booker, Tusli Gabbard, Julian Castro, Marianne Williamson, Roque “Rocky” De La Fuente, Phil Collins, Genesis, Adam Kokesh, Justin Amash, Scott Peters, June Yang Cutter, Brian Maienschein, Pete Murray, Joel Anderson, Steve Vaus, Howard Jarvis, Prop 13, Measure A, Measure B, Measure P, Poway Unified, PUSD, Poway School Bond, JFK, Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, Thomas Sowell, Richard Rider #JohnRileyProject #SuperTuesday   JRP0114   Our Sponsor:   PowayStore.com:  https://powaystore.com/   John Riley Project Info:   Bookings? Inquiries? Contact me at https://johnrileyproject.com/   Donations: https://www.patreon.com/johnrileyproject   Sponsorship Inquiries: https://johnrileyproject.com/sponsorship/   YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMA   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPoway   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/   iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/john-riley-project-podcast/id1435944995?mt=2   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3llrMItpbx9JRa08UTrswA   Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/john-riley-project   Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9qb2hucmlsZXlwcm9qZWN0LmNvbS9mZWVkLw   Tune In: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Arts--Culture-Podcasts/John-Riley-Project-Podcast-p1154415/   Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/john-riley-project-john-riley-2l4rEIo1RJM/   Music: https://www.purple-planet.com  

The Poway school bond campaign organizers are putting on the full court press to convince voters to approve the bond.  We discover who the special interests are that fund the campaign.  We also take a look at the funding sources for one of the Poway Unified school board members.  What we found was amazing, alarming, and sadly sometimes not surprising at all. Big shout out to Chris Cruse that runs the Facebook group South and North Poway Votes for uncovering much of the data presented in this podcast episode. #PowayUnified #MeasureP #PowaySchoolBond #FollowtheMoney #TJZane   JRP0113   Chris Cruse Info:   South and North Poway Votes:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/SouthPowayVotes/   San Diego County Registrar of Voters Info:   Website:  https://www.sdvote.com/   John Riley Project Info:   Bookings? Inquiries? Contact me at https://johnrileyproject.com/   Donations: https://www.patreon.com/johnrileyproject   Sponsorship Inquiries: https://johnrileyproject.com/sponsorship/   YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMA   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPoway   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/   iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/john-riley-project-podcast/id1435944995?mt=2   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3llrMItpbx9JRa08UTrswA   Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/john-riley-project   Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9qb2hucmlsZXlwcm9qZWN0LmNvbS9mZWVkLw   Tune In: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Arts--Culture-Podcasts/John-Riley-Project-Podcast-p1154415/   Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/john-riley-project-john-riley-2l4rEIo1RJM/   Music: https://www.purple-planet.com  

No on Poway Unified Measure P.  We break down the Poway school bond as a ploy to pass a tax increase to voters and free up money in the $400M annual budget to pay teachers more.  We also look at the San Diego County Supervisor District 2 race, the Iowa Caucuses, the Democratic Debates and the recent week for Donald Trump.  What a week! We covered a wide range of issues, people and places including Poway school board, Poway Federation of Teachers, John Collins, San Diego Taxpayer Association, San Diego Tax Fighters, Richard Rider,  Steve Vaus, Joel Anderson, Registrar of Voters, CAN-SPAM, privacy, Facebook, Google, Pete Buttigieg, Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, Andrew Yang, Joe Biden, Amy Klobuchar, Tom Steyer, Carl DeMaio, Darryl Issa, Scott Peters, Diane Jacob, ranked choice voting, instant run off, Fernando Garcia, Twister, Three Stooges, Musical Chairs, Donald Trump, William Barr, Justin Amash, Robert Mueller, Billion Dollar Bond, Voice of San Diego, Ashley McGlone, Separation of Powers, Mitt Romney, Ericsson, Nokia, 5G, universal health care, single payer health care #JohnRileyProject #Life #Liberty #PursuitofHappiness JRP0109 Our Sponsor: PowayStore.com:  https://powaystore.com/ John Riley Project Info: Bookings? Inquiries? Contact me at https://johnrileyproject.com/ Donations: https://www.patreon.com/johnrileyproject Sponsorship Inquiries: https://johnrileyproject.com/sponsorship/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPoway Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/john-riley-project-podcast/id1435944995?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3llrMItpbx9JRa08UTrswA Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/john-riley-project Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9qb2hucmlsZXlwcm9qZWN0LmNvbS9mZWVkLw Tune In: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Arts--Culture-Podcasts/John-Riley-Project-Podcast-p1154415/ Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/john-riley-project-john-riley-2l4rEIo1RJM/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

In March, city of San Diego residents will once again vote on a hotel room tax hike. Measure C, which is supported by Mayor Kevin Faulconer, unions and hotels, aims to raise the hotel room tax and fund a Convention Center expansion, homeless services and roads. This week, Voice of San Diego's Lisa Halverstadt detailed the two major contentions that have emerged over the homelessness funding: . Hosts Scott Lewis, Sara Libby and Andrew Keatts also discuss one man's fight to kill the initiative. Homeless advocate Michael McConnell has so far spent more than $236,000 on mailers and ads against the measure. why he would spend so much of his own money fighting Measure C, he said it was “advocacy for a better city.” In the second half of the show, Lewis talked to VOSD's Ashly McGlone about . The district is asking voters for $448 million to renovate schools. It will cost just $650 million to repay. We say "just" because if you’ve been a Voice of San Diego reader for a while now, you’ll remember that back in 2011, Poway Unified got voters to approve a $105 million bond for construction projects. That bond will cost an astonishing $1 billion to pay back. Our investigation led to a new state law that stopped districts from doing deals like that one.

In March, city of San Diego residents will once again vote on a hotel room tax hike. Measure C, which is supported by Mayor Kevin Faulconer, unions and hotels, aims to raise the hotel room tax and fund a Convention Center expansion, homeless services and roads. This week, Voice of San Diego's Lisa Halverstadt detailed the two major contentions that have emerged over the homelessness funding: . Hosts Scott Lewis, Sara Libby and Andrew Keatts also discuss one man's fight to kill the initiative. Homeless advocate Michael McConnell has so far spent more than $236,000 on mailers and ads against the measure. why he would spend so much of his own money fighting Measure C, he said it was “advocacy for a better city.” In the second half of the show, Lewis talked to VOSD's Ashly McGlone about . The district is asking voters for $448 million to renovate schools. It will cost just $650 million to repay. We say "just" because if you've been a Voice of San Diego reader for a while now, you'll remember that back in 2011, Poway Unified got voters to approve a $105 million bond for construction projects. That bond will cost an astonishing $1 billion to pay back. Our investigation led to a new state law that stopped districts from doing deals like that one. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We pay tribute to Neil Peart and the band Rush in this podcast episode.  Neil Peart passed away last week and we saw an outpouring of respect and sadness all over social media.  We reflect on Neil’s greatness, the accomplishments of the band Rush and the little things that connected me to the band.  We also hopscotch around a variety of San Diego and Poway news items in our The Good, The Bad and The Ugly segment. We covered a wide range of issues, people and places including Toronto, Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Van Halen, KISS, AC/DC, Beatles, Rolling Stones, Bee Gees, Fleetwood Mac, Boston, Spirit of the Radio, Anthem, YYZ, Ayn Rand, Objectivism, individualism, Red Barchetta, The Trees, Tom Sawyer, Free Will, Subdivisions, Witch Hunt, Entre Nous, Tom Petty, Hall and Oates, San Diego State, Aztecs, Steve Vaus, Joel Anderson, KUSI, Padres Fanfest, San Diego Padres, Ted Leitner, Jesse Agler, Don Orsillo, Mark Grant, Luis Patino, Joey Cantillo, Owen Miller, Taylor Trammell, Manny Machado, Chris Paddack, Zack Davies, Trent Grisham, Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, The Crown, Bojack Horseman, AB5, gig economy, Lorena Gonzalez, Vox.com, NPP, No Party Preference, Andrew Yang, Marianne Williamson, Oprah, Poway Unified, PUSD, Poway school bond, Prop P, Billion Dollar Bond, Prop 13, triple net, San Diego Sports Arena, Brad Ware, County Supervisor, San Diego County, Malachi Flynn, Yanni Wetzel, KJ Feagin, Boise State, Fresno State, Justin Hutson, Nate Grimes, Jordan Campbell, Rock n Roll Hall of Fame, BMW, Nick Neild, Kevin McNamara, Farm in Poway, Stoneridge Golf Course, Stoneridge Country Club, Poway, Poway City Council, David Leland, NFL, Fernando Garcia, CA53, Jake LeClair, addiction, depression, equine therapy, horse therapy, Rancho Bernardo, Rancho Penasquitos, Petco Park, Steven Woods, Ben and Woods #JohnRileyProject #Rush #AynRand #Objectivism #Individualism JRP0104 John Riley Project Info: Bookings? Inquiries? Contact me at https://johnrileyproject.com/ Donations: https://www.patreon.com/johnrileyproject Sponsorship Inquiries: https://johnrileyproject.com/sponsorship/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPoway Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/john-riley-project-podcast/id1435944995?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3llrMItpbx9JRa08UTrswA Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/john-riley-project Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9qb2hucmlsZXlwcm9qZWN0LmNvbS9mZWVkLw Tune In: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Arts--Culture-Podcasts/John-Riley-Project-Podcast-p1154415/ Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/john-riley-project-john-riley-2l4rEIo1RJM/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

I’ve had a great few weeks connecting with people doing special things in their life, pursuing their own happiness. But do we create our own barriers that prevent us from experiencing this joy?  We take a look at various examples pf people pursuing their happiness and talk about ways to overcome self-inflicted blockages.  We also get into the epic showdown between Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Mark Zuckerberg, and touch on a variety of news topics here in the Poway, Rancho Bernardo area. We share thoughts on so many other people and issues including Padres, Jayce Tingler, David Leland, Kathryn Cloward, Jennifer Klein, Mark DiCiero, Classic Rotors, Mike Davis, Susan Casey Davis, steampunk, Pete Neild, Corvette, Father Joe, You Do You, YOLO, Poway Unified, PUSD, Poway Schools, Billion Dollar Bond, Poway Chieftain, Rancho Bernardo News Journal, PomeradoNews.com, Amit Asaravala, black face, Poway High School, Barack Obama, Steve Vaus, Joel Anderson, Dianne Jacob, Republican Party, GOP, Facebook, AOC, Libra, free speech, Abraham Lincoln, Mahatma Gandhi. #JohnRileyProject #YouDoYou #Life #Liberty #PursuitofHappiness #YOLO JRP0087 John Riley Project Info: Bookings? Inquiries? Contact me at https://johnrileyproject.com/ Donations: https://www.patreon.com/johnrileyproject Sponsorship Inquiries: https://johnrileyproject.com/sponsorship/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPoway Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/john-riley-project-podcast/id1435944995?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3llrMItpbx9JRa08UTrswA Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/john-riley-project Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9qb2hucmlsZXlwcm9qZWN0LmNvbS9mZWVkLw Tune In: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Arts--Culture-Podcasts/John-Riley-Project-Podcast-p1154415/ Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/john-riley-project-john-riley-2l4rEIo1RJM/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

It’s April 15th and so we celebrate two important events, one good and the other bad.  The good news is that we celebrate Jackie Robinson Day in MLB paying homage to one of baseball’s all-time greats and a man of huge cultural significance in American history.  The bad news is that our taxes filings (and often payments) are due. In this podcast we make the moral argument against the federal income tax and many other taxes that exist at the federal and state levels.  Taxation is coercive.  Taxation forces people to pay for initiatives they do not want nor support.  Tax policy is used by the powerful and influential to rig markets, pit one group of people against the other, and reward some at the expense of many.  Taxes fund immoral and foolish wars, corporate welfare, a mass incarceration state and a variety of other unethical and immoral policies. We look at taxation through the lens of our inalienable rights of Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness and point out the conflict.  We look at taxation through the ideal of Equality under the Law and point out the conflict.  We look at taxation as one would in a Free and Open Society and point out the conflict. In this podcast we cover many topics including taxation as theft, the social contract, oppression of minorities, greed, taxation as punishment, fair share, trickle down, Tax Freedom Day, the history of the federal income tax, SALT deductions, tariffs, sales tax, corporate tax, property tax, federal income tax, state income tax, gas tax, the tax code as a social engineering model, electric vehicles, the cost of college, Poway Unified’s Billion Dollar Bond, taxation as a model of intolerance, progressive taxation, Amazon, Dept of Commerce, interest on the national debt, Social Security, education and roads. We discuss various people including Rand Paul, Thomas Sowell, Donald Trump, Bernie Sanders, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Milton Friedman, Dwight Eisenhower, John Collins and Richard Rider. Fair Warning:  This podcast is provocative.  Hang on to your hat! JRP0045 Links Referenced in Podcast: Tax Freedom Day:  https://taxfoundation.org/publications/tax-freedom-day/  Dr. Rand Paul's Spring 2019 "Waste in Full Bloom" Edition of "The Waste Report" https://www.paul.senate.gov/dr-rand-pauls-spring-2019-waste-full-bloom-edition-waste-reportReason.com: Happy Tax Day! Here Are 6 Infuriating Ways the Government Spends Your Money: https://reason.com/2019/04/15/happy-tax-day-here-are-6-infuriating-ways-the-government-spends-your-money/?fbclid=IwAR00kik72I2OSO8a95sszjRaN-Eu_ahdcLonLWcyVhDEZ77ITiFQhe6JW0k John Riley Project Info: Bookings? Inquiries? Contact me at https://johnrileyproject.com/Donations: https://www.patreon.com/johnrileyprojectSponsorship Inquiries: https://johnrileyproject.com/sponsorship/YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPowayInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/john-riley-project-podcast/id1435944995?mt=2Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3llrMItpbx9JRa08UTrswAStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/john-riley-projectGoogle Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9qb2hucmlsZXlwcm9qZWN0LmNvbS9mZWVkLwTune In: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Arts--Culture-Podcasts/John-Riley-Project-Podcast-p1154415/Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/john-riley-project-john-riley-2l4rEIo1RJM/Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Audio/Visual Support: Visuals by Ezekiel: https://www.visualsbyzekekitchen.com/

Today the Getting Smart team is bringing you a bonus episode! Recently, they got the chance to interview a ton of great people at the recent iNACOL conference and want to bring it to you early as a little holiday gift this season.   In this special bonus episode, Tom interviews Nicole Assisi and Shelly Kurt of Thrive to talk all about how they are building community and doubling proficiency rates for children from low-income neighborhoods.   Nicole and Shelly originally met at a San Diego Starbucks five years ago and went on to create one of the nation’s most thoughtfully design K-12 networks serving diverse low-income neighborhoods — Thrive. From the first napkin of that fateful day, they outlined the key elements that make Thrive so special — project-based, personalized, and social-emotional learning. They wanted to create a place that helps develop good humans that solve problems with discernment, empathy, and agency — and they did. They picked two underserved neighborhoods in east San Diego, City Heights, and Linda Vista, and set to work combine all of these elements that make Thrive so special.   Key Takeaways: [:15] About today’s bonus episode. [1:27] Tom welcomes Nicole and Shelly to the podcast. [1:45] About Nicole’s high school education and early career. [2:21] Where Shelly grew up, her high school experience, and when she decided to pursue education as a career. [3:01] The story of how Nicole and Shelly first met. [5:01] The core teachings and transformative education Nicole and Shelly focus on at Thrive. [6:09] Nicole discusses the underserved communities they decided to focus on in San Diego. [8:16] Nicole and Shelly discuss their newly opened k-8 campus. [9:01] How the new space compliments their program. [11:50] Jessica takes a moment to explain a campaign Getting Smart is supporting this winter called ‘Share your Learning.’ [12:31] About the flexibility and functionality of their space. [14:00] Shelly and Nicole discuss their project-based learning and social-emotional learning that they implement at Thrive, and how [16:25] Nicole and Shelly describe their organizational learning. [18:23] What else Nicolle and Shelly are doing to share their lessons outside of Thrive. [20:49] Nicole and Shelly’s learnings about high school. [22:16] Does Thrive have ambitions to grow a giant network? [23:16] What Nicole and Shelly are most curious about right now and want to work towards. [26:00] A big thanks to Nicole and Shelly for joining Tom this episode!   For More on Great Schools, Check Out: Episode 88 — “Making the City the Text at High Tech High” with founder Larry Rosenstock, and Episode 95 — “Leadership for School Progress with Poway Unified” with School District’s Superintendent and Principal from Design 39.   Mentioned in This Episode: Thrive iNACOL High Tech High Share your Learning Corte Madera School District Next Generation Learning Challenges Silicon Schools Fund   Get Involved: Check out the blog at GettingSmart.com. Find the Getting Smart Podcast on iTunes, leave a review and subscribe.   Is There Somebody You’ve Been Wanting to Learn From or a Topic You’d Like Covered? To get in contact: Email Editor@GettingSmart.com and include ‘Podcast’ in the subject line. The Getting Smart team will be sure to add them to their list!

Terry Norwood joined me yesterday afternoon for pleasant conversation about her campaign for Poway School Board in Area C (mostly Rancho Bernardo).  Terry has carved out a unique position in her race.  She is the only challenger running against two incumbents.  She is the only woman on the ballot.  She is the only Rancho Bernardo resident in the race for a district that is primarily about representing Rancho Bernardo's interests. Terry Norwood has spent a great deal of her time as an active member in her community.  She served as PTA President at Rancho Bernardo High School.  She spent numerous years working on the Rancho Bernardo Grad Night event including one year as Committee Chair.  She has served on the school site council at RB High.  She serves on the Palomar PTA Council (the umbrella PTA organization for all of PUSD).  She has served on the Rancho Bernardo Planning Commission and as a board member on the Rancho Bernardo Community Foundation.  Plus she has great experience serving in organizations that support local military families.  Her progression to become a candidate for school board is simply the next logical step in her journey to serve her community. Terry Norwood prides herself on out-of-the-box thinking looking for creative ways to bring new resources to help students in the classroom.  She sees a great need for an active CTE (Career Technical Education) program (aka vocational education) to supplement the traditional college track courses in high school.  We discussed the unique vocational programs available at various high schools that are simply under publicized and thus not offering the full potential of value for students in the area.  She sees opportunities to bring in local businesses to offer internships, to coordinate resources to help students in specialized programs (i.e. robotics) and to offer training at school sites.  While she will lobby Sacramento for more educational funding from the state budget, she wants to also maximize revenue sources available in our own backyard. We discussed her background growing up in Bell County Texas, living abroad in Sicily and on the western outpost of America along the Aleutian Islands of Alaska.  This broad experience with different cultures and lifestyles gives Terry the ability to better empathize with the unique needs of students, teachers, parents, administrators and taxpayers of various backgrounds. Her race offered up many fascinating topics of discussion.  She may be one of the few candidates in America that is facing off against TWO incumbents in the same race.  Because of the challenging 3-2 majority dynamic on the board with her two opponents often on opposite sides of many key issues, this may open up a 4-lane highway down the center as she works to win the race.  Terry hopes to capitalize on this anti-incumbency feeling amongst the electorate. I was particularly intrigued with her ideas to provide visual and performing arts not simply as a separate and distinct school program, but instead as an integrated and money-saving program that helps reinforce lessons in history, social science, literature and other disciplines (including special events like Grad Night).  She strongly believes that different students learn differently, so different methods of teaching must be available (textbook, learning-by-doing, creative presentations, etc.).  We also spoke about her learnings as a mother of a special needs student and how she can help PUSD with special needs education.  Finally we also touched on the lack of long term planning at PUSD particularly with financial and safety matters. But that wasn't all we addressed in this 2-hour discussion.  I invite you to listen and watch as we covered other issues including Rancho Bernardo High School Principal David LeMaster, US Army, US Navy, basketball, tennis, strategies on breaking the 3-2 majority dynamic, how she will work together with other board members and provide stability,

This morning I was pleased to welcome Poway Unified School Board Area B Candidate Ginger Couvrette.  Ginger has an incredible track record of volunteerism in our community helping children, athletes, needy families, special needs students and teachers in the Poway Unified School District.  I have always known of Ginger as a community dynamo helping out so many people throughout Poway, but I was amazed to learn that she has done so much more.  Ginger often pointed out how the positive at Poway Unified and overall how people are happy.  She doesn't want to take sides, but rather surround herself with intelligent people that can work together to solve problems.  Ginger is a former science teacher at Poway High and San Marcos High. Ginger Couvrette spoke about the need for district-wide procedures and protocols on issues like student safety, bullying and student anxiety.  She wants to have a consistent set of standards with citizen oversight so teachers, parents and administrators have consistent expectations when important situations arise.  She also talked at length about the vocational training she experienced in high school and how these innovative programs can be implemented to at PUSD to provide better educational and career-testing opportunities. Ginger Couvrette shared her story of helping save the Poway Days Parade and enjoying working closely with Sue Herndon and Heather Dugdale.  They joined forces again and joined Jody Campillo to create Jack-O-Smash to help raise money for special needs students at PUSD.  Over 3 years they raised $70,000 which they offered in $500 grants to all PUSD special needs teachers at all schools that requested help.  The event involved a 5K race, giant trebuchets that launched pumpkins great distances and a softball game with special needs athletes and current & former Padres and other MLB players. Ginger also discussed her experience on the City of Poway's Budget Review Committee and the best practices she learned that could be brought to Poway Unified.  This included a clear prioritization of special projects that could be pursued with one-time money from the state or from surpluses.  The City of Poway also has a disciplined process where departments budget and save for capital expenses years in advance.  For example, if a department needed to buy a truck that would last 8 years, then they would buy the truck, but immediately begin saving in year 1 and each year thereafter.  Then when that truck needed to be replaced the funds were available to buy the next truck by year 8.  The end result is a disciplined process that includes citizen oversight of individual department budgets resulting in a long string of balanced budgets and healthy reserves.  This is one example of many where Couvrette identifies programs that work in other places that can be rolled out at Poway Unified as a successful program. We also spoke about special needs students and their needs, unnecessary legal battles, the natural human concern about change in light of the new superintendent and her new cabinet, tightening up the business side of the district, streamlining and automating processes to save time and money, Pomerado Elementary's new technical center, school foundations, ROTC, agriculture, the 3-2 board majority dynamics, field trips, cross country, her son building and driving the Cal Poly SLO Rose Bowl Parade float, turf at Valley Elementary and Meadowbrook Middle School, lights at Arbolitos Field and Valley Elementary, Poway Sports Association, Poway soccer, football, Poway High Tennis, Poway High Water Polo, Palomar Pomerado Pathmaker internship, Thanksgiving baskets at Chaparral Elementary and the Poway High Rugby Club.  The list of community organizations that Ginger has helped is endless. John Riley Project Info: Bookings? Inquiries? Contact me at https://johnrileyproject.com/Donations: https://www.patreon.com/johnrileyprojectSponsorship Inquiries: https://johnrileyproject.

Poway parent and education advocate Kim Garnier joined me on the John Riley Project Saturday afternoon October 6th.  Kim is a candidate for Poway Unified School Board Area B.  She and her family have a long history fighting against the corruption in the school district and fighting for the rights of students and parents.  This was a fascinating discussion, particularly going through the entire history of the activism of Kim and her husband Chris Garnier and the challenges they have faced along the way.  It was also incredible to learn the depth and commitment of the Garnier family to public education at the local, national and international levels. Kim Garnier believes the budget is one of the key topics of discussion because it is a reflection of priorities of the district.  We explored special needs students and the challenges they face.  She shared a story of the school district falsely categorizing a student as violent (without documented evidence) and insisting the child be banished to an alternative school outside the district at a cost of $35K/year.  With Garnier's help, this student and parents had their rights protected and the child was assigned to a different PUSD school where the child is thriving and no extra costs are incurred.  Garnier spoke at length about reprioritizing school district priorities so more resources can go to the classroom to support the student, rather than being wasted in foolish legal battles, or disproportionately going to teacher raises while other classroom resources suffer.  Kim Garnier did not seek the teachers' union endorsement.  Instead she sees herself representing the "union" for students and the "union" for taxpayers.  Ultimately Garnier wants to change the conversation, provide more innovative educational strategies to make Poway students competitive on the world stage and do it while balancing the budget.  She truly wants to make the students the top priority. We also spoke about other topics including school safety, Chula Vista Unified surpassing Poway Unified, finding future focused minds to bring new ideas forward, her family's trip to Hong Kong and her observations in the classroom and teaching style in a foreign nation, stale ideas at PUSD, resistance to change, vocational training, standing up for the truth, questioning things, sexual harassment in the school district, Mama Bear, protecting the little guy, parents not understanding their rights when interacting with teachers and principles, diversity as both a challenge and a strength, dual-language immersion, melting pots and jambalaya, cat litter, her roots in the Poway/Rancho Bernardo community, her current positive relationships with her own elementary school teachers at PUSD, the corruption of attorney Shinoff, the Billion Dollar Bond (CAB), Dolinka and "I'm here for you". It was particularly interesting to get the whole story on the Garnier family saga at PUSD.  Their relationship with John Collins started out as one of love, friendship and mentorship, only to devolve into a fierce battle.  Kim Garnier traces the history starting with Chris attempting to defend the rights of a black child that endured racial slurs, but getting thwarted and manipulated by Collins and his staff to prevent Chris from representing the child.  This led to an attempt to reconcile where Chris opened up and had his own words used against him.  The story then evolved to a restraining order that prevented him from setting foot on his own child's campus and a ugly legal battle.  There is much more drama and detail that Kim shared in our podcast that gives you a sense of the motivations of the Collins/Shinoff regime and an inside look at the corruption occurring behind the scenes.  The drama continued to unfold to the point that Collins was discovered stealing money from school funds, later being dismissed by the district and eventually found guilty in a court of law.  The entire process is moving and gives one a great respect for the...

Gaby Dow joined us for a great discussion about PUSD issues from a parent perspective.  Gaby is a business consultant that works in the area where the public sector and technology intersect, so she had some great insight into Poway Unified's technology plans.  She served on the school district's tech advisory committee and shared some of the frustrations and challenges facing the district and it's IT strategy.  Gaby shared in detail how a third party, hired consultant for the district chose not to offer recommendations due to the toxic culture at the school district.  This led to the infamous report that John Collins later redacted with edits, thus thwarting transparency and preventing "dirty laundry" to be exposed to the public.  We also covered PUSD's data breach which Gaby Dow was the recipient of when she requested a routine set of public records and instead received personal information on tens of thousands of students and their families.  We also spent time discussing the districts's financial challenges including the Billion Dollar Bond and the current structural deficit.  It was enjoyable to discuss the dynamics of each of the current school board political races and the strengths and weaknesses of various candidates.  We had fun pointing out hypocrisies of campaign slogans with actual reality as well as showcasing how the election districts are largely gerrymandered. PUSD Area B: Ginger Couvrette, Kim Garnier, Kevin JuzaPUSD Area C: Terry Norwood, Charles Sellers, TJ ZanePUSD Area D: Michelle O'Connor-Ratcliff, Stan Rodkin There was so much more we could have covered!  Gaby is a recent owner of a Tesla Model 3.  We need to do a follow up segment about her car, electric vehicle ownership experiences and the entire EV marketplace.  Plus Gaby Dow does consulting for various public agencies including cities and water districts.  Gaby will definitely be back!  We went over an hour and a half just on PUSD.  We'll spend more time on more topics very soon. John Riley Project Info: Bookings? Inquiries? Contact me at https://johnrileyproject.com/Donations: https://www.patreon.com/johnrileyprojectSponsorship Inquiries: https://johnrileyproject.com/sponsorship/YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPowayInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/john-riley-project-podcast/id1435944995?mt=2Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3llrMItpbx9JRa08UTrswAStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/john-riley-projectGoogle Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9qb2hucmlsZXlwcm9qZWN0LmNvbS9mZWVkLwTune In: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Arts--Culture-Podcasts/John-Riley-Project-Podcast-p1154415/Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/john-riley-project-john-riley-2l4rEIo1RJM/  

Can he be blunt? Yes he can! Charlie Sellers talks straight and tells us what's really happening with the dynamics of PUSD and two factions on the Poway School Board. This was an incredible discussion of policy and politics. Charlie did not pull any punches. We explore the 3-2 board majority, the ugly John Collins saga of corruption and embezzlement, the process of choosing our new superintendent and the struggles he has simply getting access to financial information that is kept from him. As an accountant, we speak at length about budget issues, priorities and how to allocate resources to benefit students in the classroom. Charlie describes his race in detail and shows the stark contrast between himself and his two challengers: TJ Zane and Terry Norwood. We even found time to talk Aztec football and enjoy a moment with our dog Nona. Charlie also shared the story of how he voted against a raise for his wife and was banished to the sofa for a few nights. John Riley Project Info: Bookings? Inquiries? Contact me at https://johnrileyproject.com/Donations: https://www.patreon.com/johnrileyprojectSponsorship Inquiries: https://johnrileyproject.com/sponsorship/YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPowayInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/john-riley-project-podcast/id1435944995?mt=2Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3llrMItpbx9JRa08UTrswAStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/john-riley-projectGoogle Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9qb2hucmlsZXlwcm9qZWN0LmNvbS9mZWVkLwTune In: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Arts--Culture-Podcasts/John-Riley-Project-Podcast-p1154415/Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/john-riley-project-john-riley-2l4rEIo1RJM/

Schools are back in session.  Good Schools for All hosts Scott Lewis and Laura Kohn introduce Voice of San Diego’s new education reporter Will Huntsberry, and the trio unpacks the latest education news you might have missed over summer break. Huntsberry discusses the misuse of Associated Student Body funds in San Diego Unified schools, new developments in the district’s 2016 graduation rate controversy and offers his take on what makes education reporting in San Diego unique. The crew also discuss teacher misconduct and the slow-moving state system that allowed two Poway Unified teachers to continue working in education even after being forced out of schools for having romantic relationships with students. What's Working Immediate Access: It's a new program at San Diego State University that allows students to access course material, such as e-textbooks, for free by the first day of school. If students decide to stay in the class for the rest of the semester, they can buy the material at a reduced price. SDSU officials estimate the new program could save students close to $2 million. Number of the Week 10 percent: That's the percentage of educators who rent out their homes on Airbnb. In San Diego alone, educators reportedly made $2.7 million using Airbnb. Got thoughts, opinions or experiences with this? Call 619-354-1085 and leave your name, neighborhood and story so we can play the voicemail on future episodes.

Schools are back in session.  Good Schools for All hosts Scott Lewis and Laura Kohn introduce Voice of San Diego's new education reporter Will Huntsberry, and the trio unpacks the latest education news you might have missed over summer break. Huntsberry discusses the misuse of Associated Student Body funds in San Diego Unified schools, new developments in the district's 2016 graduation rate controversy and offers his take on what makes education reporting in San Diego unique. The crew also discuss teacher misconduct and the slow-moving state system that allowed two Poway Unified teachers to continue working in education even after being forced out of schools for having romantic relationships with students. What's Working Immediate Access: It's a new program at San Diego State University that allows students to access course material, such as e-textbooks, for free by the first day of school. If students decide to stay in the class for the rest of the semester, they can buy the material at a reduced price. SDSU officials estimate the new program could save students close to $2 million. Number of the Week 10 percent: That's the percentage of educators who rent out their homes on Airbnb. In San Diego alone, educators reportedly made $2.7 million using Airbnb. Got thoughts, opinions or experiences with this? Call 619-354-1085 and leave your name, neighborhood and story so we can play the voicemail on future episodes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Poway Unified School District is one of the highest regarded school districts in the state. Its schools are good and its students are high-performing. But the district's sterling reputation has a few big dings. Poway Unified's leadership has been under a cloud of suspicion since 2011 when Voice of San Diego broke a story about a strange bond that allowed the district to immediately borrow $150 million, but then required it to pay back $1 billion by 2035. That financial scandal shook the school and resulted in lots of negative attention from the media and the families inside the district. California lawmakers changed laws preventing other districts to do what Poway did, and the San Diego County Grand Jury scrutinized the deal. But former Poway Unified superintendent John Collins downplayed the whole issue and kept his job. But in 2016, he was fired amid another financial scandal. This time, Collins was charged with five felony charges for allegedly misusing public money, vacation, sick and leave time − charges he denies. As that case plays out in the courts, Poway Unified has moved on, naming Marian Kim-Phelps as its new superintendent. She's the district's first women and the first person of color to serve in that role. On the podcast, hosts Scott Lewis and Laura Kohn talk to Kim-Phelps about her leadership style. She said transparency is extremely important to her and that being open moving forward is the only way to leave the past turmoil behind. “I believe that I am a transparent leader,” she said. “People forget, we're public education. Nothing's private. Nothing's a secret.” Kim-Phelps also talks about how she wants to find funding to expand the district's multi-language programs, she discusses the innovation relationship between the Poway teachers' union and the school leadership, the district's innovative Design 39 school, the big change in school board elections and more. Also on the podcast, Lewis talks about how his 5-year-old daughter, who just barely missed the cutoff dates for transitional kindergarten, is already advocating for universal TK for all 4-year-olds. What's Working Dual-language programs in Chula Vista:  An education think tank recently released a report  report showing how, despite legislation that made bilingual education difficult to implement, the Chula Vista Elementary School District has successfully built 21 Spanish-English dual-language immersion programs that now reach over 4,000 students. Number of the Week 95 percent: A new report shows that 95 percent of Latino youth in California were born in the United States. Latino students continue to face barriers in our country's education system that make it harder for them to succeed. These are American children, and the educational system needs to get better at educating them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Poway Unified School District is one of the highest regarded school districts in the state. Its schools are good and its students are high-performing. But the district's sterling reputation has a few big dings. Poway Unified's leadership has been under a cloud of suspicion since 2011 when Voice of San Diego broke a story about a strange bond that allowed the district to immediately borrow $150 million, but then required it to pay back $1 billion by 2035. That financial scandal shook the school and resulted in lots of negative attention from the media and the families inside the district. California lawmakers changed laws preventing other districts to do what Poway did, and the San Diego County Grand Jury scrutinized the deal. But former Poway Unified superintendent John Collins downplayed the whole issue and kept his job. But in 2016, he was fired amid another financial scandal. This time, Collins was charged with five felony charges for allegedly misusing public money, vacation, sick and leave time − charges he denies. As that case plays out in the courts, Poway Unified has moved on, naming Marian Kim-Phelps as its new superintendent. She's the district's first women and the first person of color to serve in that role. On the podcast, hosts Scott Lewis and Laura Kohn talk to Kim-Phelps about her leadership style. She said transparency is extremely important to her and that being open moving forward is the only way to leave the past turmoil behind. “I believe that I am a transparent leader,” she said. “People forget, we’re public education. Nothing's private. Nothing's a secret.” Kim-Phelps also talks about how she wants to find funding to expand the district's multi-language programs, she discusses the innovation relationship between the Poway teachers' union and the school leadership, the district's innovative Design 39 school, the big change in school board elections and more. Also on the podcast, Lewis talks about how his 5-year-old daughter, who just barely missed the cutoff dates for transitional kindergarten, is already advocating for universal TK for all 4-year-olds. What's Working Dual-language programs in Chula Vista:  An education think tank recently released a report  report showing how, despite legislation that made bilingual education difficult to implement, the Chula Vista Elementary School District has successfully built 21 Spanish-English dual-language immersion programs that now reach over 4,000 students. Number of the Week 95 percent: A new report shows that 95 percent of Latino youth in California were born in the United States. Latino students continue to face barriers in our country's education system that make it harder for them to succeed. These are American children, and the educational system needs to get better at educating them.

Dr. Marian Kim-Phelps, Poway Unified School District Superintendent, and Joseph Erpelding, Principal of Design39, discuss leading for progress, empowering students and families to succeed and how to spread great ideas within a district.