Podcasts about public instruction

On today's episode of Breaking Battlegrounds, hosts Chuck Warren and Sam Stone tackle the issues driving today's headlines, from the economy and immigration fights to crime, culture, and the future of education. First, Henry Olsen joins the show to break down Europe's political shocks, including ATM bombings in Switzerland and a coming vote that could cap the country's population. The conversation turns to why Epstein remains in the headlines, shifting Democratic messaging around ICE, and the economic showdown between Trump and Biden, plus why wages and inflation may decide control of Congress in 2026. Then, Ashley Hayek, President of America First Works, discusses falling crime rates, the real consequences of a DHS shutdown, and how culture changes when people stay silent. She highlights Trump-era policy wins, ICE enforcement, the fentanyl crisis, and why many administration successes aren't breaking through in mainstream media coverage. In a podcast-exclusive final segment, Tom Horne, Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction, lays out his push for stronger academics, AI readiness in schools, expanded school choice, and CTE programs that prepare students for real careers, while addressing teacher shortages, classroom discipline, and the debate over cellphones in schools.

A panel of GOP lawmakers has blocked a million dollar payment to the Department of Public Instruction following news of four day "junket" to the Wisconsin Dells. A proposal at the state capitol would put guardrails on A-I chatbots when kids are using them. And, we hear from a Wisconsin native who's the premier American athlete in the Olympic biathlon.

With 8 candidates in the ring for the next state superintendent of schools, we talked to one candidate about what he's focused on.

Data from the Department of Public Instruction show that nearly half of Wisconsin private school students use vouchers to pay for private school tuition, according to reporting from Wisconsin Watch.

Recently the Superintendent of Public Instruction made his State of Education address, now we see how he's going to figure out our literacy problem and teacher pay increase. 

Milwaukee Public School leaders learned last week that the state was releasing the final portion of money it withheld in 2024. The money has been held up after the district missed financial reporting deadlines. The financial woes led to the resignation of former Superintendent Keith Posely. Now, Wisconsin's Department of Public Instruction has released eight million dollars to the district after it submitted all its late financial reports. It marks another major turn for the state's largest school district as it tries to earn back the trust of the public and state regulators. WUWM education reporter Katherine Kokal catches up with MPS' Superintendent Dr. Brenda Cassellius.

Ryan and Taylor discuss upcoming student transportation awards, the NTSB investigation of a fatal school bus dragging, and a Florida bus aide arrested for child abuse. "Education, engineering and enforcement." Student safety is a passion of Derek Graham, an industry consultant and former state director of pupil transportation with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction as well as past president of the National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services (NASDPTS). He joins us to discuss NASDPTS' annual illegal passing survey and additional safety efforts which he will present about at STN EXPO East this March in Charlotte-Concord, North Carolina. Read more about safety. Episode sponsor: Transfinder.

Communists haven't confined themselves to NYC.  There've been some rumblings about Albert Sommers considering a run for Superintendent of Public Instruction.  Bad news.  I thought that since Christine and I are dealing with communists in NY, I'd remind you that their influence absolutely made its way here.

Debbie Critchfield is running for re-election as Idaho's Superintendent of Public Instruction, campaigning on continuity, career readiness and what she calls a return to educational fundamentals. While no challengers have entered the race yet, democrats say the office is a priority ahead of the May primary and November general election.

January 8, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson on JR Morning, with Jamie Edmonds, welcome Dr. Glenn Maleyko, State Superintendent of Public Instruction. He shares his vision for Michigan's students. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

John Gabriel Halland had a tumultuous end of the century in the years leading up to 1900. Originally the head of the History Department at Fargo's Agricultural College, he ran for Superintendent of Public Instruction in 1898. As often happens in campaigns, every detail of his personal life was dragged into the spotlight.

12/29/25: North Dakota State Senator Josh Boschee is filling in for Joel Heitkamp on "News and Views," and is joined in the KFGO studio by Levi Bachmeier. Governor Armstrong appointed West Fargo School District Business Manager Levi Bachmeier as North Dakota’s next Superintendent of Public Instruction. He served as business manager of the West Fargo School District since 2019, while also coaching track and field. From 2016 to 2019 he served as education policy adviser and policy director for then-Gov. Doug Burgum. Bachmeier previously taught high school social studies for two years with Teach for America and spent a summer as a policy analyst fellow at the U.S. Department of Education. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests: Vicki R. Deal-Williams, ASHA's Chief Executive Officer, and Perry Flynn, 2026 ASHA President ElectEarn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/courses/the-future-of-slhThis episode is a collaboration with the Keys for SLPs podcast, hosted by Mary Beth Hines, MS, CCC-SLP. Michelle Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, BCS-S joins as a co-host to welcome ASHA leadership Vicki R. Deal-Williams, MA, CCC-SLP, FASAE, CAE, ASHA's Chief Executive Officer, and Perry Flynn, MEd, CCC-SLP, BCS-CL, CTRI, ASHA-F, 2026 ASHA President Elect for an inside look at the evolving speech-language-hearing professions.Together, they will explore emerging technologies, workforce trends, and ongoing efforts to recruit and retain professionals, particularly those from BIPOC communities. The conversation will also highlight the SLP Interstate Compact and offer practical guidance for students and early-career professionals navigating the changing landscape of the field.About the Guests:Vicki Deal-Williams serves as the Chief Executive Officer for the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), where she has been a valued team member for more than three decades. A Certified Association Executive and distinguished Fellow of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), Vicki is also an ASHA certified speech-language pathologist and ASHA Fellow. Her expertise lies in cultivating leadership, aligning strategic goals with organizational priorities, and navigating teams through transformation with clarity and purpose. She is known for her ability to authentically build strong, collaborative relationships and to foster a welcoming culture where everyone feels they have a voice. Through clear vision, steady guidance, and deep commitment, she works alongside volunteer leaders and members, students, vendors, partners, and staff to advance ASHA's mission, achieve optimal results, and ensure lasting impact.Perry Flynn, MEd, CCC-SLP, BCS-CL, CTRI, is the Consultant to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction in the area of Speech-Language Pathology and a Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He is a Fellow of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, a two-time member of ASHA's Board of Directors, and a Board Certified Specialist in Child Language. He is a Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH) Certified Therapeutic Horseback Riding Instructor. He has presented several times at ASHA Conventions on the topic of recruiting and retaining men and minorities in speech-language pathology and has written several articles on the topic.

This episode is presented by Create A Video – The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction reports that student enrollment declined in 105 of the state's 115 districts. While some education officials are blaming a declining birthrate, I have another theory. Subscribe to the podcast at: https://ThePetePod.com/ All the links to Pete's Prep are free: https://patreon.com/petekalinershow Media Bias Check: GroundNews promo code! Advertising and Booking inquiries: Pete@ThePeteKalinerShow.comGet exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We welcome Corrine Hendrickson, with Main Street Alliance, to talk about the upcoming Wisconsin Early Childhood Action Needed (WECAN) Lobby Day on January 20, 2026 at the state Capitol where childcare, education and healthcare funding will be center stage in day of action. We encourage our listeners to attend. Next, we are joined by Amy Barrilleaux, Communications Director at Clean Wisconsin, to encourage our listeners to sign their petition calling for a statewide pause of approvals of A.I. data centers until we can get better, transparent data necessary to develop a comprehensive plan to protect the environment, avoid massive increases in utility costs for residential customers, and prevent a massive increase in climate-busting greenhouse gas emissions. We discuss Department of Public Instruction's report this week that the state will fail to meet 42% special education reimbursement promised in the recent state budget. In a classic bait and switch, the state will only pay 35% of special education costs, dumping the rest on already underfunded public school districts.. Democratic lawmakers are proposing a new bill to ensure schools get special education funding at the rate promised in the state budget process. Robert does a deep dive into the health care drama in Washington, D.C. where Senate Republicans advance a junk alternative to renewing Affordable Care Act subsidies. We give you a full account of why the GOP plan would be a disaster for Americans already struggling to afford health care.

Today on BustED Pencils Drs. Tim Slekar and Johnny Lupinacci take a look at a troubling article out of Wisconsin. According to the Department of Public Instruction, 36% of children who attend 4K through 3rd Grade are considered at-risk for reading proficiency. What does that actually mean? What are the primary causes behind children's struggles with reading? And what can the powers that be do to empower teachers to help their students? We're talking about it all on this full hour of blue collar scholars we like to call the Saturday edition of BustED Pencils! BustED Pencils: Fully Leaded Education Talk is part of Civic Media. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! Go to bustedpencils.com for swag, all of our episodes, and for information on partnering with us! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows. Join the conversation by calling or texting us at 608-557-8577 to leave a message!

Today on BustED Pencils Drs. Tim Slekar and Johnny Lupinacci take a look at a troubling article out of Wisconsin. According to the Department of Public Instruction, 36% of children who attend 4K through 3rd Grade are considered at-risk for reading proficiency. What does that actually mean? What are the primary causes behind children's struggles with reading? And what can the powers that be do to empower teachers to help their students? We're talking about it all on this full hour of blue collar scholars we like to call the Saturday edition of BustED Pencils! BustED Pencils: Fully Leaded Education Talk is part of Civic Media. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! Go to bustedpencils.com for swag, all of our episodes, and for information on partnering with us! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows. Join the conversation by calling or texting us at 608-557-8577 to leave a message!

This episode covers a wide range of topics, from the frigid weather and Christmas prep to explosive political controversies and an in-depth look at North Dakota's education system. The host and guests discuss the financial incentives for non-government organizations (NGOs) bringing in immigrants, the latest from the Trump administration's cabinet meeting, and how local North Dakota leaders are managing growth and funding core government services. A segment is also dedicated to financial strategies for farmers and small business owners. Standout Moments: Time Topic [0:01] Chilly Weather and Christmas Cheer: Start of the show, noting the cold but beautiful sunshine, and preparations for Christmas. [0:18] NGO Immigrant Incentives: Discussion of Lutheran Social Services and the $2,375 payment incentive per Somali immigrant coming to North Dakota and Minnesota, questioning the motivation behind the influx. [2:00] Preview of Guests and Topics: Outlining the upcoming interviews with Tony Greenberg (Cass County Commissioner), Levi Bachmeier (Superintendent of Public Instruction), and John Hogg (Financial Wealth Solutions). [4:18] Cass County Commission's Role: Tony Greenberg describes the role of the Cass County Commission as the "board of directors," focusing 70% of the budget on public safety, highways, roads, and bridges. [8:32] Trump Cabinet Meeting vs. Biden's: Comparing the transparency and frequency of cabinet meetings, contrasting Trump's 9th in 11 months with Biden's 9 total in four years. [11:06] Energy Prices and North Dakota's Model: Secretary of Energy Chris Wright praises North Dakota's energy policies under former Governor Burgum, showing a 35% increase in production and a decrease in electricity prices, contrasting with national trends. [15:47] ND Superintendent on Public Education: Levi Bachmeier discusses North Dakota's strong standing in the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) and the "good to great" push for America's best schools. [20:51] Value of Career & Tech Centers (CTE): Discussing the success and importance of CTE courses and centers, and the role of oil and gas revenue in the Common Schools Trust Fund. [25:39] Tax Savings for Farmers/Small Business: John Hogg explains defined benefit plans as an alternative to buying equipment for tax deductions, with potential deductions of up to $830,000 annually. [30:54] The Trump Accounts & Dell's Philanthropy: Announcing Michael and Susan Dell's $6.25 billion donation to the new Trump Accounts program for 25 million children aged 10 and under. [35:46] Minnesota Police vs. ICE Crackdown: Playing a clip of the Minneapolis Police Chief discouraging citizens from cooperating with masked federal officers during…

Wisconsin lawmakers are currently reviewing how the Department of Public Instruction handles educator sexual misconduct and grooming of students. This was sparked by an extensive investigation by Cap Times reporter Danielle DuClos. Host Bianca Martin speaks with Danielle about her year-long research into the prevalence of sexual misconduct by educators in Wisconsin, DPI's investigatory capacity, and the potential legislative changes.

Robin Nelson, a member of the Fargo School Board who is chairing a ballot measure committee aimed at universal school lunches, says her group tried to get their goal accomplished through the legislative process. It didn't work, so now they're taking their case to the voters. "We went through two legislative sessions, and we're thankful. There was some movement, but that is not what our goal was," she said on this episode of Plain Talk, referring to expansions to the lunch program made by lawmakers. "We respectfully followed that process, and due to the overwhelming support through polls in the state of North Dakota that support this concept of universal school meals, the next logical step was to take it to the voters in an initiated measure." Nelson took questions on how the measure will work, including how it will cover school lunches served through the existing program in private and tribal schools, as well as what it will cost. When a bill similar to what Nelson and her group are looking to put on the ballot was considered by lawmakers earlier this year, the Department of Public Instruction estimated the cost at $140 million. "I think it's a fair estimate" of what this new measure would cost if implemented, Nelson said, though she also pointed out that a new fiscal note will be created through the ballot measure process. If the measure passes, it would shift the cost of paying for the school lunch program away from just parents, who foot the bill through user fees, and to the broader tax base. Nelson said it will also cut out some red tape at the schools which must currently levy and collect lunch fees. "We won't have to worry about collection efforts," she said. "It will save a lot of time on the back end. Also on this episode, my co-host Chad Oban and I discuss Sen. Kevin Cramer's tough trip to Halifax, and we respond to some reader messages. If you want to participate in Plain Talk, just give us a call or text at 701-587-3141. It's super easy — leave your message, tell us your name and where you're from, and we might feature it on an upcoming episode. To subscribe to Plain Talk, search for the show wherever you get your podcasts or use one of the links below. Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Pocket Casts | Episode Archive

Robin Nelson, a member of the Fargo School Board who is chairing a ballot measure committee aimed at universal school lunches, says her group tried to get their goal accomplished through the legislative process. It didn't work, so now they're taking their case to the voters. "We went through two legislative sessions, and we're thankful. There was some movement, but that is not what our goal was," she said on this episode of Plain Talk, referring to expansions to the lunch program made by lawmakers. "We respectfully followed that process, and due to the overwhelming support through polls in the state of North Dakota that support this concept of universal school meals, the next logical step was to take it to the voters in an initiated measure." Nelson took questions on how the measure will work, including how it will cover school lunches served through the existing program in private and tribal schools, as well as what it will cost. When a bill similar to what Nelson and her group are looking to put on the ballot was considered by lawmakers earlier this year, the Department of Public Instruction estimated the cost at $140 million. "I think it's a fair estimate" of what this new measure would cost if implemented, Nelson said, though she also pointed out that a new fiscal note will be created through the ballot measure process. If the measure passes, it would shift the cost of paying for the school lunch program away from just parents, who foot the bill through user fees, and to the broader tax base. Nelson said it will also cut out some red tape at the schools which must currently levy and collect lunch fees. "We won't have to worry about collection efforts," she said. "It will save a lot of time on the back end. Also on this episode, my co-host Chad Oban and I discuss Sen. Kevin Cramer's tough trip to Halifax, and we respond to some reader messages. If you want to participate in Plain Talk, just give us a call or text at 701-587-3141. It's super easy — leave your message, tell us your name and where you're from, and we might feature it on an upcoming episode. To subscribe to Plain Talk, search for the show wherever you get your podcasts or use one of the links below. Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Pocket Casts | Episode Archive

Bachmeier talks about his previous experience within education, why North Dakota schools have a lot to brag and what he's looking forward to as the new ND Superintendent of Public Instruction. (This was an interview during an "American Education week" celebration on It Takes 2.) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Washington's Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction doesn't think it matters how many sexual partners students have. Trump once again threatens to move the World Cup from Seattle. Democrats in Olympia keep trying to lower punishments for sexual predators. Trump's love affair with McDonalds.

Major school districts around the U.S. are reporting an eye-opening decline in the number of students in their classrooms, with the impact being felt due to falling birthrates and expanding school choice programs. What's going on? The guest on this Crosstalk finds this exodus heartening and she hopes it accelerates. She believes government schools continue to fail our children and don't deserve to stay in business. The guest we're referring to is Sheri Few. Sheri is president and founder of United States Parents Involved in Education. It is their mission to end the U.S. Department of Education and all federal education mandates. She is a nationally recognized leader on education policy. She served as executive producer for the documentary film, Truth & Lies in American Education. Jim led off this broadcast with two audio clips. The first was from Michigan Interim State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Sue Carnell. When directly asked how many genders there are she said, "Different people have different beliefs on that." The second clip featured President of the Chicago Teachers Union, Stacy Davis Gates. As of October, she's also president of the Illinois Federation of Teachers. Her quote communicates that children don't belong to the parents but instead are their (the educators) children. These two quotes highlight the underlying problem in the public schools today.

Major school districts around the U.S. are reporting an eye-opening decline in the number of students in their classrooms, with the impact being felt due to falling birthrates and expanding school choice programs. What's going on? The guest on this Crosstalk finds this exodus heartening and she hopes it accelerates. She believes government schools continue to fail our children and don't deserve to stay in business. The guest we're referring to is Sheri Few. Sheri is president and founder of United States Parents Involved in Education. It is their mission to end the U.S. Department of Education and all federal education mandates. She is a nationally recognized leader on education policy. She served as executive producer for the documentary film, Truth & Lies in American Education. Jim led off this broadcast with two audio clips. The first was from Michigan Interim State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Sue Carnell. When directly asked how many genders there are she said, "Different people have different beliefs on that." The second clip featured President of the Chicago Teachers Union, Stacy Davis Gates. As of October, she's also president of the Illinois Federation of Teachers. Her quote communicates that children don't belong to the parents but instead are their (the educators) children. These two quotes highlight the underlying problem in the public schools today.

Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction, Tom Horne joins Chris and Joe and talks about solutions to Arizona's teacher crisis.   

It's Friday and the weekend, starts here. Whether we're talking here at home or across the country, the jobs market is looking bleak and it's hit hard in Oshkosh with a major announcement. And if you ask the president, we don't have the people or talent. Next, DEI is super bad...unless you're Kai Trump. Then, Civic Media's Political Editor, Dan Shafer joins the show and we create an area of recombobulation for all important stories coming out of Wisconsin and beyond, including more information regarding the ongoing story with The Department of Public Instruction and online sports betting maybe coming to the state and with bipartisan support. As always, thank you for listening, texting and calling, we couldn't do this without you! Don't forget to download the free Civic Media app and take us wherever you are in the world! Matenaer On Air is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs weekday mornings from 9-11 across the state. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! You can also rate us on your podcast distribution center of choice. It goes a long way! Guest: Dan Shafer

It's Friday and the weekend, starts here. Whether we're talking here at home or across the country, the jobs market is looking bleak and it's hit hard in Oshkosh with a major announcement. And if you ask the president, we don't have the people or talent. Next, DEI is super bad...unless you're Kai Trump. Then, Civic Media's Political Editor, Dan Shafer joins the show and we create an area of recombobulation for all important stories coming out of Wisconsin and beyond, including more information regarding the ongoing story with The Department of Public Instruction and online sports betting maybe coming to the state and with bipartisan support. As always, thank you for listening, texting and calling, we couldn't do this without you! Don't forget to download the free Civic Media app and take us wherever you are in the world! Matenaer On Air is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs weekday mornings from 9-11 across the state. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! You can also rate us on your podcast distribution center of choice. It goes a long way! Guest: Dan Shafer

In the second hour, Dan Shafer is sticking around to talk about what Tuesday's election means for Wisconsin and discuss the hurdles for both parties in the 2026 campaign season. Next, State Superintendent Jill Underly is finally addressing the shocking story coming out of the Department of Public Instruction. We discuss new measures of access, oversight and highlight that all of this is the result of great, local journalism. It's now time to lighten things up with Audio Sorbet and today we want to know what rules for getting older have you heard and chosen to ignore? And we had a great week, so let's close it out right with This Shouldn't Be A Thing - People Are Strange Edition. As always, thank you for listening, texting and calling, we couldn't do this without you! Don't forget to download the free Civic Media app and take us wherever you are in the world! Matenaer On Air is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs weekday mornings from 9-11 across the state. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! You can also rate us on your podcast distribution center of choice. It goes a long way! Guest: Dan Shafer

In the second hour, Dan Shafer is sticking around to talk about what Tuesday's election means for Wisconsin and discuss the hurdles for both parties in the 2026 campaign season. Next, State Superintendent Jill Underly is finally addressing the shocking story coming out of the Department of Public Instruction. We discuss new measures of access, oversight and highlight that all of this is the result of great, local journalism. It's now time to lighten things up with Audio Sorbet and today we want to know what rules for getting older have you heard and chosen to ignore? And we had a great week, so let's close it out right with This Shouldn't Be A Thing - People Are Strange Edition. As always, thank you for listening, texting and calling, we couldn't do this without you! Don't forget to download the free Civic Media app and take us wherever you are in the world! Matenaer On Air is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs weekday mornings from 9-11 across the state. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! You can also rate us on your podcast distribution center of choice. It goes a long way! Guest: Dan Shafer

Welcome to the spooky edition of the Civic Media Spotlight! First up is Nite Lite, where things got spooky as host and storyteller Carl Sarecki of the Door County Ghost Trolley Tours spun eerie tales from Wisconsin's peninsula. From haunted happenings in Fish Creek to mysterious sightings in Peninsula State Park, Carl shared the chilling history behind Door County's haunted past — including the infamous “Murder and Mayhem” tour that keeps even locals on edge. On The Maggie Dawn Show, guest Rachel LaCasse-Ford joined to discuss how political games are leaving families like hers struggling with unaffordable healthcare. While Republicans blame the Affordable Care Act, Maggie and Rachel exposed the hypocrisy of offering no real alternative — leaving everyday Americans to shoulder skyrocketing premiums and uncertainty about their future coverage. Former U.S. Attorney James Santelle stopped by Matenaer on Air for an in-depth conversation about justice, accountability, and the rule of law. They explored the work of Judge Sara Ellis in holding ICE to task in Chicago, and the broader importance of maintaining legal guardrails when government agencies overreach. It was a powerful reminder that standing up to intimidation is essential for protecting communities and democracy itself. On Mathew P. Kennedy, journalist Ruth Conniff from the Wisconsin Examiner tackled a double-barreled discussion — the mishandling of misconduct investigations within the Department of Public Instruction, and the political hypocrisy fueling it. Ruth pointed out how Republican grandstanding has made it harder to address real problems in education, while also breaking down the ripple effects of the GOP's government shutdown, including rising ACA premiums and farm labor challenges. To learn more about these shows and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the network on Facebook, BlueSky, YouTube, X, and Instagram to keep up with Civic Media!

Welcome to the spooky edition of the Civic Media Spotlight! First up is Nite Lite, where things got spooky as host and storyteller Carl Sarecki of the Door County Ghost Trolley Tours spun eerie tales from Wisconsin's peninsula. From haunted happenings in Fish Creek to mysterious sightings in Peninsula State Park, Carl shared the chilling history behind Door County's haunted past — including the infamous “Murder and Mayhem” tour that keeps even locals on edge. On The Maggie Dawn Show, guest Rachel LaCasse-Ford joined to discuss how political games are leaving families like hers struggling with unaffordable healthcare. While Republicans blame the Affordable Care Act, Maggie and Rachel exposed the hypocrisy of offering no real alternative — leaving everyday Americans to shoulder skyrocketing premiums and uncertainty about their future coverage. Former U.S. Attorney James Santelle stopped by Matenaer on Air for an in-depth conversation about justice, accountability, and the rule of law. They explored the work of Judge Sara Ellis in holding ICE to task in Chicago, and the broader importance of maintaining legal guardrails when government agencies overreach. It was a powerful reminder that standing up to intimidation is essential for protecting communities and democracy itself. On Mathew P. Kennedy, journalist Ruth Conniff from the Wisconsin Examiner tackled a double-barreled discussion — the mishandling of misconduct investigations within the Department of Public Instruction, and the political hypocrisy fueling it. Ruth pointed out how Republican grandstanding has made it harder to address real problems in education, while also breaking down the ripple effects of the GOP's government shutdown, including rising ACA premiums and farm labor challenges. To learn more about these shows and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the network on Facebook, BlueSky, YouTube, X, and Instagram to keep up with Civic Media!

There's a lot of selective outrage happening among Wisconsin's Republican politicians. Some of the people bellowing the most about how the Department of Public Instruction handled accusations of misconduct in schools are also the ones preventing the release of files that would help victims of serial sexual predator Jeffrey Epstein receive justice. The Wisconsin Examiner's Ruth Conniff gives us some background and perspective on the Wisconsin matter that rightfully has parents concerned. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow is powered by UpNorthNews, and it airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 am. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X, and YouTube. Guests: Ruth Conniff, Cam Stevenson

It's Friday and so the weekend, starts here. Prices are falling and things are getting better, so don't pay attention to gas prices or grocery prices or inflation. But in these trying times, one brand is making a comeback, as long as you can afford the beef. And if you can't, don't worry, the president is right on top of that, too. Next, The East Wing of the White House is gone and as a doorway for us regular folks, this speaks volumes as to who is welcome to the people's house. And the federal government is still shut down and GOP lawmakers are now starting to say, it's time to get back to work. Then, we welcome Civic Media's Political Editor Dan Shafer talk about the scandal at The Department of Public Instruction and new information about the Superintendent, as well as very weird week for Dan. As always, thank you for listening, texting and calling, we couldn't do this without you! Don't forget to download the free Civic Media app and take us wherever you are in the world! Matenaer On Air is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs weekday mornings from 9-11 across the state. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! You can also rate us on your podcast distribution center of choice. It goes a long way! Guest: Dan Shafer

It's Friday and so the weekend, starts here. Prices are falling and things are getting better, so don't pay attention to gas prices or grocery prices or inflation. But in these trying times, one brand is making a comeback, as long as you can afford the beef. And if you can't, don't worry, the president is right on top of that, too. Next, The East Wing of the White House is gone and as a doorway for us regular folks, this speaks volumes as to who is welcome to the people's house. And the federal government is still shut down and GOP lawmakers are now starting to say, it's time to get back to work. Then, we welcome Civic Media's Political Editor Dan Shafer talk about the scandal at The Department of Public Instruction and new information about the Superintendent, as well as very weird week for Dan. As always, thank you for listening, texting and calling, we couldn't do this without you! Don't forget to download the free Civic Media app and take us wherever you are in the world! Matenaer On Air is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs weekday mornings from 9-11 across the state. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! You can also rate us on your podcast distribution center of choice. It goes a long way! Guest: Dan Shafer

On Thursday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," Dan dives into the NBA's gambling scandal and State Superintendent Jill Underly leaving the state to avoid answering questions about her Department of Public Instruction covering up teacher sex crimes. Plus, interviews with Grover Norquist and Lieutenant General candidate David Varnam.

10/23/25: Governor Armstrong has appointed West Fargo School District Business Manager Levi Bachmeier as North Dakota’s next Superintendent of Public Instruction. Bachmeier has served as business manager of the West Fargo School District since 2019, while also coaching track and field. From 2016 to 2019 he served as education policy adviser and policy director for then-Gov. Doug Burgum. Bachmeier previously taught high school social studies for two years with Teach for America and spent a summer as a policy analyst fellow at the U.S. Department of Education. Continue reading at KFGO.com. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New data from The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction shows a decrease in funding to our public schools with an increase for...you guess it - voucher schools. Want to know how much you're spending on the second school system, click here? Are you a former MPS teacher? Wanna make a cool thousand bucks? It's Friday and the weekend, starts here. And starting today, we welcome Civic Media's Political Editor onto the show at an earlier time for 75% MORE DAN SHAFER! That's right, we're recombobulating even more of the news, because there's always so much to talk about, like a new and LONG road project taking place in Milwaukee and the other long and new road project taking place in Milwaukee, as well as a new and not-so-long road project taking place in Milwaukee. As always, thank you for listening, texting and calling, we couldn't do this without you! Don't forget to download the free Civic Media app and take us wherever you are in the world! Matenaer On Air is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs weekday mornings from 9-11 across the state. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! You can also rate us on your podcast distribution center of choice. It goes a long way! Guest: Dan Shafer

New data from The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction shows a decrease in funding to our public schools with an increase for...you guess it - voucher schools. Want to know how much you're spending on the second school system, click here? Are you a former MPS teacher? Wanna make a cool thousand bucks? It's Friday and the weekend, starts here. And starting today, we welcome Civic Media's Political Editor onto the show at an earlier time for 75% MORE DAN SHAFER! That's right, we're recombobulating even more of the news, because there's always so much to talk about, like a new and LONG road project taking place in Milwaukee and the other long and new road project taking place in Milwaukee, as well as a new and not-so-long road project taking place in Milwaukee. As always, thank you for listening, texting and calling, we couldn't do this without you! Don't forget to download the free Civic Media app and take us wherever you are in the world! Matenaer On Air is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs weekday mornings from 9-11 across the state. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! You can also rate us on your podcast distribution center of choice. It goes a long way! Guest: Dan Shafer

Superintendent of schools, Tom Horne joined us on the show today to share some important, educational updates and initiatives, impacting Arizona schools.

On Thursday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," Dan dives into a bombshell investigation into the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction's cover-up of hundreds of teacher sexual misconduct investigations.  Congressman Tom Tiffany reacts and Senator Ron Johnson joins the show to provide an update on the ongoing federal government shutdown.

10/13/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined by Nick Archuleta, the President of North Dakota United, a union that works to provide public education and public services to every citizen of North Dakota. They have a conversation about Superintendent Kirsten Baesler's new job within the Trump Administration, and what Nick hopes to see from the next State Superintendent. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At least 12 Arizona school district superintendents could or have earned more than $300,000 in total compensation. Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction, Tom Horne, joined the show to discuss why.

5pm: Guest – Dr. Vicki Murray – Washington Policy Center // Vicki Murray responds to Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal’s Press Conference making excuses for WA schools // King County Councilwoman Sarah Perry doxxed the location of Ice agents // Letters

San Diego Unified School District Board Vice President, Senior Policy Advisor to California State Superintendent of Public Instruction, and candidate for California State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Richard Barrera, joins Marlon for a wide-ranging, hopeful conversation about education, democracy, and the power of community. They talk about cell-phone-free classrooms and the return of the “recess vibe,” how to measure more than test scores, and why teaching kids to build real relationships may be the most important work of all. ✨ Join us at the 9th Annual Wellness Together Conference, happening September 29 - October 1 in San Diego, CA! Hear from incredible speakers, connect with fellow advocates, and be part of something meaningful. Use code thishelps for 10% off your registration.

Julia Considine Pierce is a children's book author, educator, and advocate for the health and wellness of women and girls. For over twenty years, she has empowered women and girls through individual support and workshops, helping them honor their bodies and inspire their spirits while fostering their spiritual growth and health. Julia has shared her expertise in the public school system, where she taught puberty and sexual health education in addition to teaching health at the local community college. Julia earned a Master of Public Health degree from UNC-Chapel Hill Gillings School of Global Public Health. Her graduate research was a collaboration with the N.C. Department of Public Instruction to determine how the Healthful Living Essential Standards are taught, who teaches them, what resources are used, and what additional support is needed. This qualitative research examined all the health standards, focusing on reproductive health and safety. Her research earned an Impact Award from the UNC Graduate School, which acknowledges research that benefits the people of North Carolina. Additionally, Julia earned a Master of Divinity degree from the University of Sufism. Her MDiv research included interviewing female Sufi teachers from across the globe about the interplay of female reproductive health and spirituality. Her work and research inspired the concept for a book series aimed at supporting girls and women across their lifespans. The first in the series, My Body is Sacred, Tales of Health and Wellness for Little Girls, was published in May 2025. In this episode, Julia and I talk about reproductive health for young people. We discuss tools for building body confidence and self-respect from an early age and how her book fills a critical gap in girls' health education.   Connect with Julia: juliasumaya.com Social Media https://www.instagram.com/mybodyissacredbook?igsh=YjdvNjY0b2tsMjM4&utm_source=qr https://www.facebook.com/share/16jCiLiW99/?mibextid=wwXIfr   You can purchase My Body Is Sacred: Tales of Health and Wellness for Little Girls here: https://otterpine.com/my-body-is-sacred/   Let's Talk About It!   Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Relationships! Let's Talk About It - the show to help you forge deeper, more meaningful connections and relationships with those around you. If you enjoyed this week's episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts, subscribe to the show, and leave us a rating and review. You can check out the original songs I have sung in my podcast at Pripo's Podcast Songs. Don't forget to visit our website and follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Share your favorite episodes on social media to help others build better, more meaningful relationships. And if our content has helped you forge deeper connections and more meaningful relationships, be sure to help support the show by visiting our Support the Podcast page!   Theme music “These Streets” provided by Adi the Monk Sound Production by Matt Carlson    

Follow Dr. Lane on Instagram @drjameslane Visit the ETS website, www.ets.org About The Author Dr. James Lane is Managing Director of K-16 at ETS, and has served as the CEO of PDK International and held senior leadership roles in the U.S. Department of Education. He served as Virginia's 25th Superintendent of Public Instruction after a career as a band director and then superintendent in three districts. Dr. Lane holds degrees from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and North Carolina State University, as well as a doctorate from the University of Virginia.

Guests: Jennifer Eggert and Dawn Merth-JohnsonEarn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/courses/lessons-from-wisconsonDo you dream about working with pediatric feeding disorders in the public schools, but aren't sure where to begin? Or, have you recently been asked to do so and are truly hesitant to start? Well, if you answered "Yes" to either one of those scenarios, then don't fret, because "First Bite" has you covered, thanks to the "forward-thinking" of leaders in Wisconsin. So, be inspired by your SLP colleagues Jennifer Eggert and Dawn Merth-Johnson, as they share the dynamic interprofessional practice team they built at the Wisconsin state level, the systematic steps they took during the 2024-2025 school year to implement the initial evaluation and treatment of pediatric feeding disorder protocols, and how they plan to engage in implementation science to tweak and grow for the 2025 -2026 school year. By the end of this hour, you will have functional steps to start in your district/state, too!Guests: Jennifer Eggert, MS, CCC-SLP, C/NDT, has dedicated her entire career to providing evaluation and treatment for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children with a range of congenital and acquired diagnoses. Jennifer's focus has consistently been in the area of oral-motor and feeding disorders. She has served for 20 years as an instructor in the University of Wisconsin system and at Marquette University, teaching a variety of undergraduate and graduate-level courses, in addition to providing both on- and off-campus student supervision. Jennifer is the outgoing president of the Wisconsin Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Association (WSHA).Dawn Merth-Johnson, MA, CCC-SLP, is an Education Consultant for the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, specializing in speech-language services and assistive technology. She brings 29 years of clinical and supervisory experience across various settings, including schools, long-term rehabilitation facilities, state agencies, and university programs. Dawn presents at both state and national conferences on topics related to leadership, advocacy, and clinical practice. She serves as Wisconsin's ASHA Co-State Education Advocacy Leader (Co-SEAL) and is the ASHA SEAL Champion for the Midwest region.

In this episode of the Executive Function Brain Trainer podcast, hosts Dr. Erica Warren and Darius Namdaran focus on the vital role of teachers as champions of executive functioning. They share personal teaching experiences and discuss the significant challenges educators face, including political and parental pressures, and high rates of burnout. The episode explores practical strategies for integrating executive function skills into classroom teaching, emphasizing the importance of metacognition, explicit instruction, and facilitating different ways of processing information. Erica and Darius also highlight the use of technology and AI in helping students and educators manage workload efficiently. They conclude with a heartfelt acknowledgment of the hard work and dedication of teachers everywhere.LinksGallup – Workers Reporting Highest Burnout https://news.gallup.com/poll/393500/workers-highest-burnout-rate.aspx Devlin Peck – Teacher Burnout Statistics (NEA data) https://www.devlinpeck.com/content/teacher-burnout-statistics NCES – Teacher Turnover Rates (2020–21) https://nces.ed.gov/programs/coe/indicator/slc/teacher-turnover RAND – Teacher Turnover in Urban Districts (2025) https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RRA956-29.html North Carolina Department of Public Instruction – 2023–24 Attritionhttps://www.dpi.nc.gov/news/press-releases/2025/04/02/teacher-attrition-declined-2023-24-school-year-still-higher-average-past-several-years UMass Global – Teacher Turnover and Retention https://www.umassglobal.edu/blog-news/teacher-turnover AIR – Teacher Turnover Brief (2024) https://www.air.org/sites/default/files/2024-09/Teacher%20Turnover%20Brief.pdf Devlin Peck – Teacher Shortage Statistics (EdWeek data) https://www.devlinpeck.com/content/teacher-shortage-statisticsShovel 20% off use code: DRWARREN:  https://shovelapp.io/dig/108/   Notebook LM: https://notebooklm.google/ Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/ SPI and YPPI Assessments: https://goodsensorylearning.com/search?type=product&q=YPPI E-Fun Cognitive Flexibility: Executive Function Workbook for Kids: https://goodsensorylearning.com/products/e-fun-cognitive-flexibility-executive-function-workbook-for-kids E-Fun Inhibitory Control: Executive Function Workbook for Kids: https://goodsensorylearning.com/products/inhibitory-control-executive-function-workbook-for-kids E-Fun Working Memory: Executive Function Workbook for Kids: https://goodsensorylearning.com/products/e-fun-working-memory-executive-function-workbook-for-kidsPraise Can Be Dangerous by Carol Dweck: https://www.aft.org/sites/default/files/PraiseSpring99.pdf Executive Function: https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/tagged/executive-functioning Cognitive Flexibility:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/dyslexia-and-executive-function Dyslexia Quiz: ⁠⁠https://bulletmapacademy.com/dyslexia-quiz/⁠⁠Inhibitory Control:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/poor-executive-functioning?_pos=3&_sid=19d2b3888&_ss=r Visualization:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/the-key-to-improved-attention-and-memory-for-optimal-learning?_pos=8&_sid=a9d61809a&_ss=r Inner Voice:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/inner-voice-app?_pos=1&_sid=604e0b13e&_ss=r Working Memory: https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/tagged/working-memory Brought to you by:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ivvi.app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://goodsensorylearning.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://learningspecialistcourses.com⁠⁠⁠⁠https://goodsensorylearning.com/products/executive-functioning-coaching-assessment⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dropintoyourbestself.com/https://learningtolearn.biz/ 

Congressman Tom Tiffany discusses the alarming new developments surrounding federal research funding linked to Chinese scientists and the potential agro bioterrorism threats they pose. He delves into the implications of China's actions on U.S. agriculture, the need for legislative changes regarding visas and trade agreements, and the importance of work requirements for welfare benefits. Oklahoma State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Ryan Walters, shares insights on the recent Supreme Court deadlock on faith-based charter schools and the ongoing fight for educational reform in Oklahoma. Walters shares insights on the state's new curriculum standards aimed at enhancing American history education, emphasizing the importance of critical thinking among students. Finally, reformed title fraud thief Matthew Cox, shares his insights on how the growing crime of house stealing operates and what homeowners can do to protect themselves. He reveals the importance of monitoring your home title and the unique services provided by Home Title Lock, which can help safeguard your most valuable asset. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.