Podcasts about Read Across America

Friday was Read Across America day and John and Tammy spent it at Sycamore Canyon School in Santee reading to kids. As usual when you're surrounded by little kids, they tend to say the most unexpected things. Friday was no exception as they met some kids with BIG personalities!

What is Read Across America and how you can celebrate!

A conversation with Kwame Alexander: a poet, educator, and best-selling author of The Crossover, Booked, The Door of No Return, and so many other books that have inspired young readers across the country. In celebration of NEA's Read Across America week, Kwame has teamed up with NEA for a unique project—bringing literature and music together with a jazz-infused reading of The Crossover. You can hear Kwame's special 10th anniversary reading at https://www.nea.org/crossover.

Learn more about Read Across America, and access the calendar: https://www.nea.org/readacrossamericaCheck out Simon B. Rhymin' : https://www.nea.org/professional-excellence/student-engagement/read-across-america/find-your-book/simon-b-rhymin

Jo Watson Hackl is a storyteller at heart. In this episode of Humanity Chats, Jo unravels the joy of scavenging through nature. We discover how her childhood explorations transformed into adventures that engage people in celebrating the simple beauties in their surroundings. Whether through writing, speaking engagements, or her interactive activities, Jo emphasizes the profound impact of nature on mental well-being and happiness. She encourages us to to embrace the benefits of nature, enrich our experiences, and let joy guide us in unexpected ways.About JoA native of rural Mississippi, who now lives in Greenville, South Carolina, Jo is the author of Smack Dab in the Middle of Maybe, published by Random House Children's books. Smack Dab was awarded the Southern Book Prize and is an Amazon Teacher's Pick and a “Read Across America” selection.A first-generation college graduate, Jo is on a mission to help students build skills that promote grit and resilience, improve writing skills, and connect with nature.She is a keynote speaker and also loves to do school visits. You can find free reader and educator activities and grant opportunities on Jo's website at https://JoHackl.com.Jo is also the founder of www.Outdoorosity.org, a free resource for information and inspiration about nature. As a way to connect people with the outdoors, six days a week, Jo posts photos from nature using the hashtag #JoyScavengerHuntHumanity Chats - a conversation about everyday issues that impact humans. Join us. Together, we can go far. Thank you for listening. Share with a friend. We are humans. From all around the world. One kind only. And that is humankind. Your friend, Marjy Marj

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It is time for our annual Read Across America episode. This week we talk about the awkward and joyous journey through Southern literature. We talk about the angsty, the weird, the dialogue, and of course the chocolate pie. Featuring baby coos from our favorite little southern gentlemen. Facebook Group: Don't Tell Maw Maw Magnolia Lounge Socials: @donttellmawmaw

Friday after the show, John and Tammy headed to Sycamore Canyon School in Santee to read to a group of kindergarteners and first graders. They quickly learned that kids that age are VERY honest! Plus, who won when John was challenged to a dance battle? 

In honor of Read Across America we're going to get another story from Thornton Burgess. His stories were originally published in magazines and in most of them they set up the next chapter. This particular one those is short stories. We're going to start with "Mr. Toad's Old Suit."

Lawmakers want to prevent AI from being used to deceive voters prior to an election.Then, residents of Turkey Creek say they still have concerns after a court ruled a military storage site can be built nearby.Plus, tomorrow is Read Across America Day, and early education organizations are calling on parents to get a book and read with their kids. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Dr. Seipp discussed the district's extensive plans to celebrate Read Across America and SEL Week with Ms. Bellardino, Ms. McInnes, Mrs. DiLorenzo, and Mrs. LaCosta. These three along with many other colleagues have planned an array of experiences for students and staff to celebrate both weeks simultaneously. Their efforts are further evidence that the district works hard to support all aspects of learning and reaching every student.

Have you heard about Read Across America? It's a national holiday to encourage children to read. We love to read. Don't you?

In this excellent episode, Nancy and Jose are joined in the studio by Sonia Teder-Moore, the Children's Outreach and Event Coordinator at Warwick's Bookstore in La Jolla.Sonia highlights the value of independent bookshops in creating thriving communities by sharing her visit to Warwicks, the oldest family-run bookstore in the United States. The show also discusses Warwicks' participation in programs like as Read Across America, in which they work with United Way to advance reading.The discussion then shifts to Sonia's efforts to connect writers with young readers by inviting authors to schools. Additionally, this episode emphasizes the value of smaller bookstores in the neighborhood and promotes patronizing small companies rather than ones with a wider audience.As you listen, While highlighting the difficulties of reading promotion in the digital age, Sonia also underscores the value of fostering a reading culture within families. She talks about her own experiences, such as a workshop she led on "how to grow a reader," which highlights the value of reading areas and family time spent together.This episode offers a fun look into the world of literary events and bookish encounters by jokingly exploring famous authors who have visited Warwicks, such as Salman Rushdie and Brian Selznick. This is a fascinating and perceptive episode since Sonia's love of books and dedication to encouraging a love of reading are evident throughout.An excellent episode on filling gaps in the community with Sonia Teder-Moore. Here are some other takeaways from the interview:Sonia Teder-Moore's varied career history, which includes working as a de facto librarian at an elementary school in La Jolla and her current position at Warwicks as an events coordinator and children's booksellerThe rich history of Warwicks, emphasizing its 125th anniversary in 2021 and its position as the country's oldest continually family-run bookstoreHelpful advice on how families may foster a love of reading in their childrenThe answers to the rapid-fire questions.An excellent interview from a passionate gap minder. Thank you, Sonia, for your contributions in San Diego, and for joining us on The Gap Minders.Enjoy this episode and be sure to subscribe to the show.If you have any questions or want to contact Nancy or Jose, please send an email to podcast@uwsd.org. Thank you for listening.To learn more about the two social impact organizations making The Gap Minders possible, please visit www.TheGapMinders.org.

On May 20, 2023, OEA is teaming up with the Hilliard Education Association, OEA-R, and many community partners in Hilliard to host a big book giveaway event for central Ohio students. Upwards of 9,000 books featuring diverse characters, written by diverse authors as part of this Read Across America event. HEA member Tiffany Thomas explains the power of diverse literature in children's lives, and encourages families to come pick out a book with their kid at this Summer Celebration of Diverse Readers event. A Summer Celebration of Diverse Readers Free books | Family activities | Community Resources | Snacks May 20th, 2023 10am – 2pm Warehouse #839, Hilliard United Methodist Church, 3691 Main Street, Hilliard, OH 43026 All are welcome! FULL DETAILS: www.ohea.org/diversereaders JOIN US FOR A SUMMER CELEBRATION OF DIVERSE READERS| The inaugural Summer Celebration of Diverse Readers event is open to all families. In addition to free books for preK-6th grade readers, there will be plenty of free family activities and snacks while supplies last. When we read books that have characters of all races, genders, and backgrounds, students discover their own voices and learn from the voices of others. Let's come together to kick off a great summer by celebrating diverse readers, so we can set all students up for success!Featured Education Matters guest:  Tiffany Thomas, Hilliard Education Association member Tiffany Thomas is a 17 year dedicated educator and advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion in the Hilliard City School District. She is a native of Columbus, Ohio, a proud graduate of Columbus City Schools, and mother to a fierce three year old little girl. She has been an English Language Arts teacher for the past sixteen years and recently transitioned into the position of Innovative Media Specialist at Hilliard Bradley High School. During her time in the classroom,Tiffany has focused her approach on developing lessons and standards aligned curriculum for grade level courses that incorporated culturally relevant teaching practices, helped develop the district wide ELA curriculum , and represented her colleagues as a Hilliard Education Association Building Representative. Graduating from Ohio University in 2005 with a Bachelor's of Science in Integrated Language Arts and from The Ohio State University in 2008 with a Master's of Arts in Diversity Studies, Tiffany has honed her skill and love for culturally relevant education through her teaching practices and numerous professional development opportunities she has created and led in her district and community. Throughout her professional journey, Tiffany responded to her colleagues' need for meaningful professional development by creating opportunities for teachers to share in their own journeys with diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). She has been able to create opportunities for teachers to work with authors such as Jason Reynolds, Brendan Kiely, Mindy McGinnis and Natalie Richards, concerning valuing student experience in the classroom. In the spring of 2020, the murder of George Floyd sparked amovement within the Hilliard City School District that created a need for strategies and pedagogies when trying to embrace the black, brown,and disenfranchised voices within the classroom. Tiffany partnered with a group of colleagues, Pam Antos, Kelsey Burkett, Daniel Redman, and Lane Vanderhule, to lead the charge and create professional development opportunities for teachers centering on embracing anti-racist pedagogy and practice within our classrooms. In efforts to create an environment that every student feels comfortable, accepted and heard, Tiffany has taken the reins of the DEI efforts within her building, helping to lead a team of teachers in both culturally relevant teaching and restorative practices. She has also led professional development for other HSCD diversity facilitators as well as helping them to develop effective DEI teams throughout the district. Furthering the chance to always value student voice, Tiffany leads the Diversity Club, a student group that meets monthly to discuss current DEI topics and theeffects of these issues on them as high school students and members of the global society. These conversations are open to all and are a transformative experience for both students and staff. This year Tiffany was recognized as the 2023 OCTELA Outstanding English Language Arts Educator in the Secondary category and nominated to represent Ohio as a Teacher of Excellence at NCTE. SUBSCRIBE | Click here to subscribe to Education Matters on Apple Podcasts or click here to subscribe on Google podcasts so you don't miss a thing. And don't forget you can listen to all of the previous episodes anytime on your favorite podcast platform, or by clicking here.Connect with OEA: Email educationmatters@ohea.org with your feedback or ideas for future Education Matters topics Like OEA on Facebook Follow OEA on Twitter Follow OEA on Instagram Get the latest news and statements from OEA here Learn more about where OEA stands on the issues  Keep up to date on the legislation affecting Ohio public schools and educators with OEA's Legislative Watch About us: The Ohio Education Association represents about 120,000 teachers, faculty members and support professionals who work in Ohio's schools, colleges, and universities to help improve public education and the lives of Ohio's children. OEA members provide professional services to benefit students, schools, and the public in virtually every position needed to run Ohio's schools. Education Matters host Katie Olmsted serves as Media Relations Consultant for the Ohio Education Association. She joined OEA in May 2020, after a ten-year career as an Emmy Award winning television reporter, anchor, and producer. Katie comes from a family of educators and is passionate about telling educators' stories and advocating for Ohio's students. She lives in Central Ohio with her husband and two young children. This episode was recorded on May 8, 2023.

On Friday, March 3rd the Oregon Health Authority announced that as of April 3rd, it will rescind provisions in Oregon law that require workers in health care settings to wear masks. This means that those working at or visiting school-based health centers, and school nurses or staff members providing service under the direction of a school nurse, will no longer be required by the state to wear a mask when providing services in a school health care setting. However, as has been the case with previous revisions to masking regulations, school districts are allowed to adopt additional masking requirements, policies, and procedures. Therefore, the following guidelines will remain in effect for HSD: Face Coverings Required Medically fragile classrooms when staff are performing aerosolizing procedures. Students and staff in isolation rooms or health rooms who are exhibiting symptoms of a communicable disease and the staff who are working with them. As needed to manage a specific situation in a classroom, cohort, or school. Face Coverings Strongly Recommended Students and staff in health rooms who are not exhibiting symptoms of a communicable disease and the staff who are working with them. On days 6 through 10 following a COVID infection. For 10 days after last exposure to someone with a known case of COVID. Face Coverings Optional All other students, staff, visitors, and volunteers. Please note that masks remain an effective way to reduce transmission of respiratory viruses such as COVID, RSV, and others. In order to protect themselves and their families and communities, people are strongly encouraged to stay up to date with vaccinations and boosters. Our Featured Event was Hillsboro Mayor Steve Callaway visiting Reedville Elementary School for a belated Read Across America event on Tuesday, March 7th. Students gave the mayor their best Reedville Rams welcome, loved hearing him read Pete the Cat and How Much is a Million?, and had plenty of entertaining questions for him. Many thanks to Mayor Callaway and our other guests at schools across HSD for sharing the joy of reading with our students. Hot News is produced and emailed to HSD families and staff each week school is in session. Please add the address to your “safe sender” list to make sure you always receive the latest issue. Please also bookmark our district website: hsd.k12.or.us and the 2022-23 School Year page: hsd.k12.or.us/202223schoolyear to stay informed about what's happening in our district and schools.

Motorists in Austell pulled over for faulty tail lights, broken rearview mirrors or other damage to their cars could now be in for a gift card instead of a ticket. Thanks to a partnership between Advance Auto Parts and the Austell Police Department, officers responsible for traffic citations have $500 worth of gift cards from the auto shop. Instead of making drivers pay, the city will pay drivers to be safer on the road, giving them a gift card to fund repairs so that they comply with the law. Austell Police Chief Scott Hamilton was joined by other officers in the city's police department Thursday at the Advance Auto Parts on Veterans Memorial Highway to announce the collaboration. Mark Strenta, an Advance Auto Parts vice president, said this is the company's first partnership with any Cobb city, and the first to happen in one west of Atlanta. Advance Auto Parts already has similar partnerships with Sandy Springs and Lilburn, and Strenta hopes to expand to Peachtree City soon. Cobb County leaders were in the schools Thursday to read to students as part of Read Across America Day. Established by the National Education Association in 1998, Read Across America now offers year-round programming to encourage reading among students, and it does so by promoting books that students can both see themselves reflected in, as well as those that present experiences that may be different from their own. It also still marks March 2 as Read Across America Day, and all of March is National Reading Month. Smyrna Mayor Derek Norton read to fourth-grade students at Norton Park Elementary to recognize the event. As part of her “Read Across Cobb tour,” Cobb school board Nichelle Davis read to “Smyrna Elementary STARS” to celebrate the day. Another Cobb school board member, Leroy Tre' Hutchins, read to students at Riverside Elementary in Mableton.  Kennesaw State used three straight 3-pointers deep into the shot clock, including what may have been the biggest shot in the program's Division I history, to hold off Lipscomb 80-71 in the semifinals of the ASUN tournament at the KSU Convocation Center on Thursday. The Owls will now host the conference championship game for the first time. They will get a rematch with co-regular season champion Liberty on Sunday at 3 p.m. with the winner earning the automatic bid into the NCAA tournament. It will be the first time KSU will play in the title game, and it will be the first game to be shown on national television from the Convocation Center, as ESPN 2 will broadcast it. If the Owls win on Sunday, they will clinch a spot in the NCAA tournament for the first time since the program moved to Division one. The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, stretching along the river for 48 miles through metro Atlanta, posted its highest ever number of visitors in 2022, the National Park Service announced Thursday. Some 3.5 million people are estimated to have visited the recreation area last year, representing an increase of about 9% from 2021. That outpaces the river's park service neighbor in Cobb, Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, which had about 1.3 million visitors in 2022. Among all National Park Service units nationwide, the Chattahoochee ranked 21st in attendance. The park service said to avoid crowds, visitors are advised to visit NPS dot gov. A Cobb County police officer was involved in a car wreck Thursday morning. Police spokesperson Shenise Barner said the collision occurred around 7 a.m. near Atlanta Road at Bingham Street, in the Fair Oaks area. There were complaints of minor injuries, but Barner said this was not a “major crash.” Cobb's Selective Traffic Enforcement Unit is investigating the incident. The Kennesaw Parks & Rec Department will have the annual Bunny Breakfast on April 1 at the Ben Robertson Community Center in Kennesaw. There will be two seatings available: 8 to 9:15 a.m. and 10 to 11:15 a.m. Attendees will be treated to a buffet including hot and ready pancakes, scrambled eggs and sausage, as well as a medley of fresh fruit and breakfast sweets. Everyone's favorite cottontail will be making his way from table to table to say hello to all the boys and girls. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own camera to capture photos with the Easter Bunny. Tickets are $8 per person and can be purchased online or at the Ben Robertson Community Center. Advance purchase is required. Tickets are non-refundable after March 24. Children ages two and under do not need a ticket if they will be sitting in laps. New this year, experience the beauty of Smith-Gilbert Gardens at the annual Egg Hunt on April 1 with a combo Bunny Breakfast/Egg Hunt ticket. The Egg Hunt is open to children up to nine years of age. 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On today's show, we discuss how recent shows affected California's drought, how local schools are celebrating Read Across America Day, and a conversation with CNN reporter Katelyn Polantz. All that and more, from where we are!

Principal Wolford joins Mike to discuss Read Across America and traditional school curriculum.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Teachers from over 20 states tune in today for Read Across America as Rick and Bubba read "Green Eggs and Ham" to over 10,000 students to create the world's largest classroom. In politics, Joe Biden politicizes and laughs about fentanyl coming across the border and the resulting overdose deaths. Ted Cruz confronts Attorney General Merrick Garland for refusing to enforce the law and protect Supreme Court justices. Jon Fetterman checking himself into the hospital for depression shows Democrats care only about power. And lastly, we are shocked to discover Bubba has shaved his arms.Sponsor: Fearless Army Roll Call: Bearing Witness Requires Courage, Not Perfection - Nashville | 04-15-23 A gathering, celebration, and encouragement of men to put on the full armor of God to take a stand against the evil forces destroying American culture. https://fearlessarmyrollcall.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Teachers from over 20 states tune in today for Read Across America as Rick and Bubba read "Green Eggs and Ham" to over 10,000 students to create the world's largest classroom. In politics, Joe Biden politicizes and laughs about fentanyl coming across the border and the resulting overdose deaths. Ted Cruz confronts Attorney General Merrick Garland for refusing to enforce the law and protect Supreme Court justices. Jon Fetterman checking himself into the hospital for depression shows Democrats care only about power. And lastly, we are shocked to discover Bubba has shaved his arms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to March 2, 2023 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate golden oldies and loveable authors. Anna: Hey Marlo did you ever watch the game show $100K Pyramid? Marlo: Hosted by Dick Clark? Of Course I did! Anna: You wanna play? Marlo: Sure! Anna: All the clues will be things that are old. Ready?            These items come in 33s, 45s, 78s and are played on a turntable. Marlo: Vinyl Records. Anna: This Rolling Stone is known for his strut and pouty lips and is now a great grandfather. Marlo: Mick Jagger. Anna: This guy began his career at World Book Encyclopedias and is now the keeper of the calendar. Marlo: Hey! I resemble that remark. Anna: Happy National Old Stuff Day, Marlo. On National Read Across America Day, we celebrate literacy and the authors who make it fun. Theodor Geisel was born on this day in 1904. He wrote and illustrated more than 60 books under the pen name Dr. Seuss. During World War II he even went to war using political cartoons that denounced the tyrants of the day. But he is best loved for his mark on children's literature and today we honor him with a poem of our own. From the biggest of big to the smallest of small, books open worlds to every and all. With stories of zazzles and hooplahs and rats, dragons and castles and ponies and cats. Pages of whats its, who dance with their snoodles. And swim with their frogs and their dizzles and poodles! Whatever you want, just read something today to celebrate National Dr. Seuss Day! I'm Anna Devere and I'm Marlo Anderson. Thanks for joining us as we Celebrate Every Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we talk about spring decorating tips, Jon Garrett's birthday, fights in Target, and Read Across America.

Celebrate diverse readers and diverse stories with Read Across America! https://readacrossamerica.org/

Bringing Special Needs Professionals Together - Season 3, Episode 18When he started his teaching career in a pre-K classroom, Columbus Education Association member Larry Carey started a mission to introduce robust vocabulary to his young students who otherwise would likely not have access to rich language opportunities. Although his job title has changed, that work continues with Carey's new children's book, which he is sharing as part of OEA-Retired's Read Across America campaign this year. Carey shares his journey, including why he got involved in OEA-R years before he plans to retire himself. GET THE BOOK | Larry Carey's book, Alliteration Boosts Communication, is available for purchase on Amazon or Book Baby now. WATCH | To see the videos OEA-R members created for the 2022 Read Across America campaign, click here. SUBSCRIBE | Click here to subscribe to Education Matters on Apple Podcasts or click here to subscribe on Google podcasts so you don't miss a thing. And don't forget you can listen to all of the previous episodes anytime on your favorite podcast platform, or by clicking here.Featured Education Matters guest:  Larry Carey, Columbus Education Association member Mr. Larry Carey is a first year PBIS Coordinator in Columbus City Schools. Prior to this role, he was acting as a teacher on special assignment for the NEA Organizing Fellowship Academy. This exclusive fellowship selected only twelve educators across the country to learn the role of organizing and how to engage, assist, and support educators throughout the United States. Mr. Carey's journey began as a student in the Columbus City Schools, where he attended Indianola Elementary, Johnson Park Middle, and graduated from Eastmoor Academy in 2003. Upon receiving his bachelor's degree in Communication, it only took him a few years to realize that he was not walking in his purpose. In 2014, after working as a Pre-Kindergarten instructional assistant and library aide, Mr. Carey enrolled back in college to obtain his teaching license to pursue his goal as an Early Childhood Educator. During the pandemic, Mr. Carey, an admitted perfectionist, began trying to find other ways to make sure his scholars were learning. He created a YouTube channel for those students who may not have had access to a computer but had access to a tablet or phone. He also began completing the final touches to his book Alliteration Boosts Communication: The ABCs of Vocabulary. This book was two years in the making. He got the idea to write the book from one of the Step-Up observers, who was impressed by his scholars knowing the words elated and melancholy. These words along with a plethora of other high-level vocabulary were what he frequently used in the classroom. There, he began writing down alliterations for every letter. He made sure to use vocabulary words that scholars would not regularly hear in their daily communication. To assist with comprehension of the vocabulary, he also includes the meanings of each word with a well-conceived illustration that helps to explain the meaning. After publishing his book, Mr. Carey created companion activities that align to the National Standards for fellow educators that range from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th grade. A vast number of the activities focus on letter recognition, sounds, colors, identifying what is occurring in the illustrations, and of course, vocabulary! For the higher grade levels, vocabulary and creating their own alliteration is key to mastery. These activities along with the book can be found on his website: www.larrycareyltd.com. Connect with OEA: Email educationmatters@ohea.org with your feedback or ideas for future Education Matters topics Like OEA on Facebook Follow OEA on Twitter Follow OEA on Instagram Get the latest news and statements from OEA here Learn more about where OEA stands on the issues  Keep up to date on the legislation affecting Ohio public schools and educators with OEA's Legislative Watch About us: The Ohio Education Association represents about 120,000 teachers, faculty members and support professionals who work in Ohio's schools, colleges, and universities to help improve public education and the lives of Ohio's children. OEA members provide professional services to benefit students, schools, and the public in virtually every position needed to run Ohio's schools. Education Matters host Katie Olmsted serves as Media Relations Consultant for the Ohio Education Association. She joined OEA in May 2020, after a ten-year career as an Emmy Award winning television reporter, anchor, and producer. Katie comes from a family of educators and is passionate about telling educators' stories and advocating for Ohio's students. She lives in Central Ohio with her husband and two young children. This episode was recorded on January 4, 2023.

A far-left publication admits American kids can't read and actually provides the real reason why schools are failing to teach them.

Browse the NEW 2022-2023 Red Across America Calendar at  http://www.readacrossamerica.org/

“Celebrate Diversity: Read” – OEA-R Members continue Read Across America campaign - Season 2, Episode 26As Ohio Education Association-Retired members often say, "Once an educator, always an educator." Even after they've ended their careers in the classroom, they're still helping students and Ohio's public schools. One of their many projects is taking part in the Read Across America campaign through the month of March and year round. OEA-R Vice Chair Phil Long explains.  MORE | To celebrate Read Across America, OEA-R members have recorded themselves reading books for school kids. Click here to see the full library of videos.Featured Education Matters guest: Phil A. Long, OEA-R Vice Chair Following an education career of 35.5 years teaching mainly social studies and language arts in the Celina City School system, Phil retired in 2011. During that time, he has continued to travel to over 105 countries and volunteer with various service organizations. Phil volunteers with Our Home Family Resource Center and maintains a connection with Children's International Summer Villages, a non profit organization promoting peace and cultural understanding, which he has volunteered with since 1982. Phil is currently serving as vice chair of the Ohio Education Association- Retired where he works to involve retirees in educational issues especially those affecting retirees. He has also participated in various NEA-R events and activities.  Since 2014, Phil has served on the Mercer County Board of Elections having served three years as chair. He also served as a Trustee of the Association of Ohio Election Officials. In 2021 Phil was appointed by the OAEO as the representative to the Kids Voting Ohio Board. Education and elections have been major elements of Phil's life.  Education as critical to bettering the community and world in which we live. By instilling in young people the need to participate in one's knowledge about the importance of voicing an opinion while respecting other's point of view, we learn to appreciate and respect other people. The more we know about other people, cultures, and civilization, the better we learn to understand and respect differences. People can have differing opinions and vote differently, but respect is key to working together to make the world better for future generations.  MORE | Click here to subscribe to Education Matters on Apple Podcasts. Click here to subscribe on Google podcasts.Connect with us: Email educationmatters@ohea.org with your feedback or ideas for future Education Matters topics Like OEA on Facebook Follow OEA on Twitter Follow OEA on Instagram Get the latest news and statements from OEA here Learn more about where OEA stands on the issues  Keep up to date on the legislation affecting Ohio public schools and educators with OEA's Legislative Watch About us: The Ohio Education Association represents about 120,000 teachers, faculty members and support professionals who work in Ohio's schools, colleges, and universities to help improve public education and the lives of Ohio's children. OEA members provide professional services to benefit students, schools, and the public in virtually every position needed to run Ohio's schools. Education Matters host Katie Olmsted serves as Media Relations Consultant for the Ohio Education Association. She joined OEA in May, 2020, after a ten-year career as a television reporter, anchor, and producer. Katie comes from a family of educators and is passionate about telling educators' stories and advocating for Ohio's students. She lives in Central Ohio with her husband and two young children. This episode was recorded on March 28, 2022.

Welcome to the Myrtle Moms with Margaritas Podcast! In this episode, Jen and Shannon will be discussing Read Across America Week, fun weekend plans around Myrtle Beach, and their specialty margarita recipes. Everything is better with a margarita, so grab a drink and enjoy!    Shannon's Margarita Recipe: Costco Strawberry Margarita Mix Captain Morgan Splash of orange juice (optional) Serve on the rocks! Jen's Skinny Margarita Recipe: Tequilla Fresh lime juice Triple Sec or Orange Liquor Agave Serve on the rocks! Shannon has two kids, Gabriel and Grayson and navigates the world of sports and dinosaurs. She has been married for 10 years, and Shannon and her husband love to meet other parents in the community. She has lived in Myrtle Beach for 22 years, but hails from Durham (as she says, Go Tarheels). Jen has one son, Colton, and has been married for 6 years to a Grand Strand born and raised local. Jen worked for the Pelicans Baseball team for several years and then moved away for a short stint in Raleigh. She recently moved back to the area in 2020 and is so happy to be back in the area! Would you Rather Game - Would you rather have Legos all over your living room or Cheerio dust stuck on your kitchen counters forever? - Would you rather have your guests see a filthy toilet or a filthy kitchen? - Would you rather live with a total slob or an OCD freak? - Would you rather experience your child having a temper tantrum in a library or church or pee/poop themselves in Target? - Would you have someone constantly complain about your cooking or your cleaning? - Would you rather cut your lawn with nail clippers or pick your carpet with tweezers? - Would you rather watch Frozen all day every day or have lice go through your entire house? - Would you rather never do laundry or never wash a dish again? - Would you rather clean with a vacuum with the head the size of a thumb or scrub your bathroom with a cotton swab? Dolly Parton resources Myrtle Moms with Margaritas is brought to you by Visit Myrtle Beach with co-hosts Jen Brunson and Shannon Furtick, and produced by John Muse. 

Town Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Tune in on 88.7FM, listen online or subscribe to the podcast. Join the discussion at 888-486-9677, questions@townsquaretalk.org or @townsquaretalk. Today, we celebrate National Read Across American Day, where the national theme for 2022 is Create & Celebrate a Nation of Diverse Readers. Were you a bookworm growing up? Did you find a love of reading as an adult? What kind of impact has it made on your life? Many people feel books can shape who we are today. They can open our eyes to the world. For the first time, National Education Association is hosting a special Read Across America event focused on young adult readers. The YA Author Chat is tonight at 6pm CT on Facebook. But lately, there's been an issue about representation in books and recent challenges to reading materials in schools, where Katy ISD students organized to distribute books about racism, LGBTQ+ issues on their own. We discuss those issues, and listeners call in to share stories of books that changed their lives. Plus, at the top of the show, a political expert provides an update on developments in the Ukraine crisis. Guests: Dr. Richard Stoll Professor of Political Science and Faculty Scholar, Rice University Baker Institute Senior fellow, and a member of, the advisory council of the Institute for Sustainable Peace Becky Pringle President of the National Education Association Cameron Samuels Senior at Seven Lakes High School in Katy ISD Town Square with Ernie Manouse is a gathering space for the community to come together and discuss the day's most important and pressing issues. Audio from today's show will be available after 5 p.m. CT. We also offer a free podcast here, on iTunes, and other apps.

On Dr. Seuss Day, we celebrate Read Across America and perseverance.    Barry reminds his listeners that Dr. Seuss's first book was rejected by 27 publishers.  The podcast highlights other 'never give up' stories. 

Ever wonder what all the fuss is about regarding Dr. Seuss? In this episode I will talk about how and why Read Across America became synonymous with Dr. Suess. I will also share reasons why the National Education Association, the organization that created Read Across America has separated itself from Dr. Seuss. Here are the articles I mentioned in the episode: National Education Association - Read Across America National Education Association - Shift away from Seuss "6 Dr. Seuss Books Won't be Published Anymore Because They Portray People in 'Hurtful and Wrong' Ways" "One Particularly Upsetting And Racist Dr. Seuss Cartoon Is Heading To Auction" "'Read Across America Day,' once synonymous with Dr. Seuss, is diversifying. Here's why things have changed." In this episode I also mentioned The Cheerful E/LA Education Conference. You can register by clicking HERE. You can read my blog post "How to Use Diverse Picture Books in the Middle School Classroom" by clicking HERE. Do you want me to create a lesson with you? Email me at Jocelynn@customteachingsolutions.com Book a 30 minute coaching call HERE! Grab your FREE "The Ultimate Classroom Diversity Checklist" at https://customteachingsolutions.com/thechecklist CONNECT WITH ME: Social Media - LinkedIN - https://www.linkedin.com/company/cts-custom-teaching-solutions/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/iteachcustom/ Website - https://customteachingsolutions.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jocelynn-hubbard/support

David Berry- HPL Director, Marylou Burton- Friends of the Library, Cheryl Illg- Friends of the Library, and Cinda Nofziger- HPL Children's Librarian talk about National Read Across America Day and Homer Public Library. Mariah McGuire, HHS/ Poetry Out Loud State Finalist, shares a poem that brought her to finals.

The news to know for Wednesday, March 2nd, 2022! We'll talk about President Biden's first State of the Union address: new announcements he made and how Republicans responded. And how some elections in Texas are testing the influence of former President Trump. Also, how dozens of countries are trying to keep gas prices down, despite the impact of Russia attacking Ukraine. Plus, why Major League Baseball has officially canceled Opening Day and beyond, how Read Across America has changed in recent years, and what the pope is asking people to pray for this Ash Wednesday. Those stories and more in around 10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes for sources and to read more about any of the stories mentioned today. This episode is brought to you by Rothys.com/newsworthy and kiwico.com (Listen for the discount code) Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider   

Topics discussed on today's show: Read Across America, The Trendmill, Toaster Out?, Birthdays, History Quiz, 20 in 22, Ask A Woman: Ok To Have Attractive Female Friends For Guys?, Ask A Woman: Lose Wedding Ring For A New Ring?, Dating A Look-alike, Don't Look In The Mirror, Dua Lipa Lawsuit, Whatcha Reading?, Good News, Born Premature, Crossing Streams, Deep Cut Face-Off, and Apologies.

Chino Valley Update 096: On this episode, Matt Santos of the Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce sits down with Cassie Crowser , Dean of Students at Del Rio School to talk about Read Across America, taking place March 3rd. Please email Cassie at ccrowser@chinovalleyschools.com or contact her at 928-636-4414 for more info or to volunteer. Follow the Chino Valley Update on iTunes & on YouTube, link at www.chinovalley.org . Please send suggestions & comments to mail to: info@chinovalley.org

What does it mean to “Go Beyond the Single Muslim Story?” The answer to this question is simple yet complex. We are not a monolith. Not as black people. Not as muslims. Not as women. Tune in as my guest Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow works to help us dissect the answer to this question, the importance of telling "our" stories and more.  Jamilah is a Philadelphia-based educator and children's book author with a Masters in Education. A curriculum writer and former English teacher, she has educated children and teens in traditional and alternative learning settings for 15 years. As an inaugural AMAL fellow with the Muslim Anti-Racism Collaborative (MuslimARC), she developed foundational curricular frameworks for youth and adult anti-racist programming. Her picture books and short stories, which feature young Black and Muslim protagonists, have been recognized as the best in children's literature by Time Magazine, Read Across America, and NPR. These works  include Mommy's Khimar, Once Upon an Eid (anthology contributor), and Your Name is a Song, as well as soon-to-be-released books:  Abdul's Story and Hold Them Close. Episode Resources: Surah Maun --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bosshijabipreneur/support

El Cucuy is Scared, Too!  is September's Read Across America pick for Elementary students. For the full calendar of recommendations and more info, visit http://readacrossamerica.com/ 

The NM Youth Pod presents its first Network Special! For National Read Across America Day and we celebrate the birthday of Dr. Seuss. With guests: Flo, Valeria, and Diego. 

[EP3] Celebrating Read Across America! | Interview with author Joel Brown. In this episode: Read Across America! Tip of the Day Interview with author Joel Brown Author Info | Joel Brown | Purchase Joel Brown's books Rapier Publishing Company | Website - Facebook - Twitter - Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rapierpublishingcompany/message

Give us about ten minutes a day and we will give you all the local news, local sports, local weather, and local events you can handle.   SPONSORS: Many thanks to our sponsors... Solar Energy Services because solar should be in your future! The Kristi Neidhardt Team. If you are looking to buy or sell your home, give Kristi a call at 888-860-7369! And the Bay Bridge Boat Show! Today...Kaleidoscope is a great show at the Annapolis Town Center focused on women that you must see. Monarch Academy is hosting a free Read Across America event. Summer camp registration is under way for the Annapolsi Maritime Museum and Park. Flying Dog reminds you that You're On Mute. JB's, a new sports bar is ready to open in Severna Park. And we have some tips for some St. Paddy's Day fun! And of course, George  from DCMDVA Weather  is here with your local weather forecast! Please download their APP so you can keep on top of the local weather scene! The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday at 6:00am and available wherever you get your podcasts and also on our social media platforms--All Annapolis and Eye On Annapolis (FB) and @eyeonannapolis (TW) NOTE: For hearing impaired subscribers, a full transcript is available on Eye On Annapolis

You're listening to the Westerly Sun's podcast, where we talk about the best local events, new job postings, obituaries, and more. First, a bit of Rhode Island trivia. Today's trivia is brought to you by Perennial. Perennial's new plant-based drink “Daily Gut & Brain” is a blend of easily digestible nutrients crafted for gut and brain health. A convenient mini-meal, Daily Gut & Brain” is available now at the CVS Pharmacy in Wakefield. Now, some trivia. Did you know that Old Slater Mill in Pawtucket is recognized internationally as the birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution? Located on the Blackstone River, you can visit several old mills and buildings that hearken back to the early days of The United States.    It's Friday and almost the weekend. The Bill Memorial Library in Groton is hosting a virtual event at 11am today to help celebrate Read Across America. Head over to Billmemorial.org to reserve your child's spot and read along with new and classic books that get kids inspired to love reading. Next, We're continuing our series of great weekend hikes in and around Westerly. Find a quiet spot to go for a hike with the Westerly Land Trust. Whether you head to the Avondale Farm Preserve, Barlow Nature Preserve, or other great places to take a walk, you can find maps and directions at westerlylandtrust.org. Lastly, it's a new year and we've seen just how important journalism over the past few years. Remember that reporting the local news is an important part of what it means to live here. Head over to Westerlysun.com and help us tell the stories of our community each and every day. Digital access starts at just 50 cents a day and makes all the difference in the world. Are you interested in a new opportunity? Look no further, we're here again with another new job listing. Today's posting comes from the US Customs and Border Protection. They're looking for full-time border patrol agents. Pay is competitive and there are opportunities for overtime.  If you're interested, you can read more and apply by using the link in our episode description. https://www.cbp.gov/careers/border-patrol-agent-apply-now Today we're remembering the life of Margaret C. Keil, passed away at home surrounded by family and friends after a 17-month battle fighting pancreatic cancer.  Margaret was born in Westerly and is survived by her husband Juergen, daughters and grandchildren and her extended family who will miss her dearly. Margaret graduated from Westerly High School in 1961 and spent most of her career as an administrative secretary for senior leadership at the predecessor organizations of the Naval Undersea Warfare Center. This is where she and Juergen first met. They were married for 52 years. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and loved spending time with family and friends. Her favorite place was in the kitchen. She was passionate about cooking and loved to host her gourmet meals. She and Juergen enjoyed traveling, especially to Italy. Thank you for taking the time today to remember and celebrate Margaret's life. That's it for today, we'll be back next time with more! Also, remember to check out our sponsor Perennial, Daily Gut & Brain, available at the CVS on Main St. in Wakefield! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Biden appears to have erased Dr. Seuss from "Read Across America Day", the annual celebration of reading in honor of the legendary children's author, whose birthday falls on March 2.While Biden followed presidential tradition in proclaiming Tuesday "Read Across America Day," he bucked his predecessors by leaving out any mention of Dr. Seuss from the proclamation.The White House didn't immediately return a request for comment on why Dr. Seuss was left out of the proclamation, but the snub comes as progressives have sought to cancel the beloved children's author. One of Virginia's biggest school districts, Loudoun County Public Schools, reportedly nixed Dr. Seuss from the school's "Read Across America Day" celebration, citing alleged racial "undertones" in his children's books. Join your host Sean Reynolds, owner of Summit Properties NW and Reynolds & Kline Appraisal as he takes a look at this developing topic.Support the show (https://buymeacoff.ee/seattlepodcast)

Cancel Culture took about her victim last week. Dr. Seuss books were removed from the “Read Across America” program last week. This is excessive, and unacceptable. If we cancel children's books because they show a picture of an Asian, what's next? Mo Gerstley discuss's cancel culture and much more, on the 6th video of the full month of videos event. http://www.gerstnation.com/

Read Across America- The Bible Psalm 54

Celebrate Read Across America Day - March 2 is "Read Across America Day." Books and stories provide points of access for understanding other people's lives, to walk in someone else’s shoes—or to try on a different hat! We did Read Across America this morning and had so much fun. That video will be up at www.utd.org for parents to watch with their children so please take advantage of this wonderful resource. Why Reading Aloud to Kids Helps Them Thrive (PBS for parents) Reading aloud to kids has clear cognitive benefits. For example, brain scans show that hearing stories strengthens the part of the brain associated with visual imagery, story comprehension, and word meaning. One study found that kindergarten children who were read to at least three times a week had a “significantly greater phonemic awareness than did children who were read to less often.” And the landmark Becoming a Nation of Readers report from 1985 concluded that “the single most important activity for building knowledge for their eventual success in reading is reading aloud to children.”On this Day: – March 2, 1955: Claudette Colvin Refuses to Give Up Her Bus Seat (Zinn Education Project) I could not move, because history had me glued to the seat. . . It felt like Sojourner Truth’s hands were pushing me down on one shoulder and Harriet Tubman’s hands were pushing me down on another shoulder, and I could not move. — Claudette Colvin At age 15, on March 2, 1955 in Montgomery, Alabama, Claudette Colvin refused to give up her seat to a white woman. Colvin was motivated by what she had been learning in school about African American history and the U.S. Constitution. Why is March Women’s History Month? Besides International Women's Day on March 8, March holds a few more important milestones for women's history:Title IX, which prohibits sex discrimination in all federally funded education programs, was passed by the Senate on March 1, 1972. It became law later that year. In fact, the educators who formed the first Women's History Week a few years later did so to help schools comply with Title IX regulations. The Equal Rights Amendment, a constitutional amendment which guarantees rights regardless of sex past those assured by the 19th Amendment, passed the Senate on March 22, 1972. (P.S. -- it's still not fully ratified.) Earlier in the 20th century, two significant women's suffrage events took place in March. The first major suffragist parade took over Washington, DC, on March 3, 1913, and the National Woman's Party, a political group dedicated to women's suffrage, was officially formed in March 1917.Today is the first day of the state legislative session. Often that seems far removed from our every day lives here, but the decisions these folks in Tallahassee make have significant consequences in the lives of each and every one of us. We are going to talk about these issues and, more importantly, ask you to take action every week so the peoples’ voices are heard in Tallahassee and beyond. Fight ‘Jim Crow’ bills (Miami Herald, Feb. 26)When she stepped onto the sidewalk behind the Broward County Main Library Friday, it had been 271 days since LaToya Ratlieff stood at that unassuming street corner in downtown Fort Lauderdale. The last time she was there, in May, a police officer shot her in the face with a rubber bullet while she peacefully protested the death of George Floyd.“I really never left this corner,” Ratlief said Friday. “I left, but in reality I’m here all of the time.” Ratlieff has suffered from de

Oh the Places our Podcast can go! This week Abby and Grace talk about their favorite childhood books and their experiences with Read Across America. Grace mentions a lie she told and Abby describes a book plot very very badly.follow us on our social medias!Instagram: @stillbestfriendspodTwitter: @stillbfpodTiktok: @stillbestfriendspod 

Dr. Seuss kicked off "Read Across America" BV delves into why Dr. Seuss was erased by the Woke Police on News Radio KKOB

- JOHN WOODEN - DENNIS WILSON of Wilson Financial Services - CALL-IN: "Today is 'National Read Across America' Day - So Designated Because it is ALSO the Birthday of Dr. Suess. But Now the Managers of His Estate have Announced that they are DROPPING 6 of His Titles Because they 'Contain Racist Undertones.' Do You Agree with their Decision?"

Good morning. We talk more about women's history month and some of the contributions made by women in politics, medicine, space, and more. Also, more info about Read Across America week this week - did you wear your crazy socks (Fox in Socks) today? Also, tomorrow is college gear OR dress as your profession of the future). Have a super day, each and every one of you!