Podcasts about Salt Lake City School District

  There is a $730 million bond will cover rebuilding and renovating several old schools in Utah... one of these schools, West High School, was built more than 100 year ago. Yandary Chatwin, spokesperson for the Salt Lake City School District, joins D2 to talk about what bond will be used to pay for and how it will impact property taxes in the school districts that will receive funds. 

Salt Lake City School District students head back to school... bright and early tomorrow morning.  City officials say two schools... Mountain View and Nibley Park elementary... will be met with more police officers than the year before... but not because of crime.  Salt Lake City Police Chief Mike Brown says it's about keeping kids safe near the roads.

Get the book, Deliberative Policymaking: Redesigning How We Make Education Policy About The Author Dr. Elizabeth Grant is the Superintendent of the Salt Lake City School District and former associate professor of education at George Washington University's Graduate School of Education and Human Development. She holds an MEd from Harvard and a Master's in Sociology and a PhD in Education Policy from Stanford University.

Parents were ready to protest in the Salt Lake City School District this morning... over the way elementary school children were going to be told about the new bathroom law. the measure that requires students use the facility corresponding to their sex at birth.

Growth within school districts has been a big topic of conversation as Alpine School District is moving closer to a district split. Declines in enrollment also impact school districts like the Salt Lake City School District who is moving forward with school closures. Dave and Marty speak with Yandary Chatwin with the Salt Lake City School District on the trends that lead to enrollment declines and what happens if there is a rebound in growth.

SLCO DA Sim Gill speaks on guilty plea of Buk Mawaut Buk for murder of Aaron Lowe SCOTUS sets date for Former  President Trump's Presidential Immunity Case Dealing with decline in the Salt Lake City School District Home staging 101 and the impact it can have on a home sale The metrics to qualify for a $100k teacher salary in Utah

Danger Zone safety and training are forefront after a Florida student ran back under his school bus and was killed. There's also a lot of focus on and controversy in federal electrification efforts.  Ken Martinez, transportation manager for Salt Lake City School District in Utah, discusses various aspects of electric school bus implementation, including their impact on students with special needs, troubleshooting charging infrastructure, operating in cold weather, and more.  Salt Lake City School District won a Green Bus Summit Green Fleet Award during STN EXPO Reno 2022. Read more at stnonline.com/safety and stnonline.com/green-bus.

A surprisingly light turnout for a public meeting to deal with pending closures of 4 elementary schools in the Salt Lake School District. A dramatic drop off in students so the district is downsizing, but it's not made a final decision yet.  Dave and Debbie speak with Yandary Chatwin with the Salt Lake City School District to ask if there's a chance any of the 4 schools live to see another school year?  

It's the morning after Election Day following an extra long election cycle, and the results are in — some of them, anyway. Salt Lake Tribune columnist Robert Gehrke joins host Ali Vallarta to break down what we know so far about the outcomes for Utah's second congressional district and Salt Lake City municipal races. Plus, the Salt Lake City School District is recommending four elementary schools for closure. What do the outcomes tell us? Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It's the best way to support our work and help make sure we're around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Tecovas at City Creek Mall Mattress Warehouse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts: Maura Carabello and Abby Osborne The Salt Lake City School District is holding a meeting to discuss school closures and boundary change recommendations in the district. We spoke to Yandary Chatwin, Spokeswoman for the Salt Lake City School District to discuss how the meeting could affect parents and students.

Four SLC elementary schools made the list of schools facing an uncertain future. Parents have been waiting for months to hear which schools the district would zero in on for potential closure. The "Big Reveal" families learn it's Hawthorne, It's Riley, It's Bennion, It's Jackson. Dave and Debbie speak with Yandary Chatwin, Spokesperson with the Salt Lake City School District about this recommendation. Dave and Debbie also look into the anatomy of a school closure and what might come next with Ben Horsley, Chief of Staff for the Granite School District who has been through this process before. 

Salt Lake School District recommends closure of four schools  Lt. Governor Henderson and County Clerks on election day in Utah Right on the Money:  Black Friday mistakes to avoid on Plans to expand public transport in Utah County  Four schools in the Salt Lake City School District  are closer to closing for good 

This evening the Salt Lake City School Board will hear from the public one more time before making a decision about the closure of up to seven elementary schools. Enrollment has plummeted in the last 10 years from about 12,500 students to under 10k students -- a live interview at 9:20 on what will be decided at tonight's meeting. Dave and Debbie speak with Yandary Chatwin, Spokesperson for the Salt Lake City School District. 

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The Salt Lake City School District is looking at closing a handful of elementary schools and changing boundaries for the remainder as it faces nearly a decade of declining enrollment. As Salt Lake reels over this decision making process, host Ali Vallarta asks SLC Schools Communications Director Yándary Chatwin some of our most burning questions. Like, whose opinion matters most in this process? Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

School starts next week for the Salt Lake City School District. Do you have back-to-school jitters? Host Ali Vallarta checks in with John Arthur, a 6th grade teacher at Meadowlark Elementary, about school closures, new leadership at the district, and how teachers are feeling as they open their classroom doors. Help local teachers buy supplies for their classrooms. Listen to our conversation with John Arthur about the school voucher program. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts: Leah Murray and Greg Skordas The Salt Lake City district has been working on a population and boundary study. At today's Salt Lake City School Board meeting, they are going to be presented a list of how many schools in the district might need to close. Yandary Chatwin, spokeswoman for the Salt Lake City School District joins the show to discuss what we can expect.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosts: Leah Murray and Greg Skordas Utah Supreme Court Hears Arguments On Gerrymandering Case This morning, the Utah Supreme Court heard arguments on whether courts should allow Utah's Legislature to divide Salt Lake County into four congressional districts, minimizing the Democrats' impact.  Taylor Morgan, Partner at Morgan May Public Affairs joins the show to discuss why it would be hard for Democrats to ever win a congressional district, even if they were all in one district. SLC School Board Closures The Salt Lake City district has been working on a population and boundary study. At today's Salt Lake City School Board meeting, they are going to be presented a list of how many schools in the district might need to close. Yandary Chatwin, spokeswoman for the Salt Lake City School District joins the show to discuss what we can expect. Spencer Cox On Face The Nation Utah Governor Spencer Cox appeared on Face the Nation over the weekend. Hosts Leah and Greg listen and react to clips of the interview. NATO Welcomes Sweden Today, Turkey cleared the way for Sweden to join NATO, months after Finland joined. We speak with  Dr. Anna Pechenkina, Associate Professor at USU, on what this latest addition could mean to NATO, and what it signals to other nations! News Roundup In our latest news roundup, we take a look at what the DOJ said today about Trump's immunity on a recent defamation suit, and also their latest charge in a whistleblower who accused President Biden and his family of corruption, and more. FTC's Case Against Microsoft's Big Video Game Deal A San Francisco federal judge has denied the FTC's motion for a preliminary injunction to stop Microsoft from acquiring giant video game publisher Activision Blizzard. ABC News Technology Reporter Mike Dobuski calls in to discuss the details. The Truth About UFOs Recently, members of Congress have said they wanted to investigate UFOs after claims made by a former member of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. We speak with Joe Khalil, NewsNation Washington Correspondent, to discuss the latest on Congress and a recent poll looking at people who believe the government has more information about UFOs than they claim.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest Hosts: Leah Murray and Derek Brown Today, the Salt Lake City School board is releasing the findings of its population and boundary study. The report will provide a list of possible elementary school closures in the district. Spokeswoman for the Salt Lake City School District explains what we can expect from this report. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Salt Lake City School Board voted to shut down the district's online elementary school after the two-year pilot program ended. Yandary Chatwin, Executive Director - Communications and Community Relations for the Salt Lake City School District joins the show to discuss why they decided to end the program. Dave and Taylor take CALLS.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This past Monday, 38 inmates at Utah State Prison celebrated getting their high school diplomas through the South Park Academy which is now run by the Salt Lake City School District. Read more: https://www.sltrib.com/news/education/2023/06/06/these-utah-state-prison-inmates

School is almost out for the summer, but Salt Lake City School District leadership still has a lot of homework to do. It's been a tumultuous few years for the district, from leaked texts illustrating their contention to forcing out its first Black superintendent. KUTV 2 education reporter Chris Jones joins host Ali Vallarta to explain why it could be a cruel summer for new and returning school board members, as they grapple with some big decisions and try to restore parents' faith in their leadership. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some community members are calling for the Salt Lake City School District to consider building a new high school on the west side of the city — where students deal with the distance between neighborhoods like Glendale and east side high schools. But it would come at a high cost while the district is already working on repairs to two older schools.

The Board of Education of Salt Lake City School District is moving forward in reviewing possible boundary changes or school closures. Yandary Chatwin with the Salt Lake School District calls in to discuss the possible impacts of this review.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After reviewing the new Salt Lake City School District audit, many people have expressed anger over how much money has been wasted. The school board members have cost taxpayers millions of dollars - all because they refused to close schools with declining student enrollment. Utah State Representative Jen Dailey-Provost joins the show to share her thoughts and give the legislative approach to it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12/15/2022 9:05 - Weather, traffic, and avalanche danger Snow day #4! D2 starts the show with the latest weather forecast from Kristen Van Dyke from the KSL Weather Center. Andy Farnsworth bring the latest with the traffic trouble spots and the latest on avalanche danger with Utah Avalanche Center as they speak with Craig Gordon.    9:20 -The Science of Snowflakes and Snowpack  Utah has some of the greatest snow here on earth! Apparently utah's snowflakes are alot different than other areas, how does it impact the greatest snow on earth? How is it maintained?  Jim Steenburgh, Professor of Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Utah, joins the show to talk about the science of snowflakes and how they impact Utah's snow.   9:35 - Legislature perspective of the Salt Lake School District audit  After reviewing the new Salt Lake City School District audit, many people have expressed anger over how much money has been wasted. The school board members have cost taxpayers millions of dollars - all because they refused to close schools with declining student enrollment. Utah State Representative Jen Dailey-Provost joins the show to share her thoughts and give the legislative approach to it.   9:50 - Gov. Cox's proposal for free UTA for a year  Governor Cox said he wants free transit for all for a year, which is great news for people who use UTA services on a regular basis. The feasibility study would cost around $25 million, but who's going to be paying for it? Dave and Maura discuss.   10:05 - 10:20 - Is a 4-day school week a good idea? The regular school week that all students are familiar with is the 5-day week that runs from Monday through Friday. Now, school districts are considering cutting it down to a 4-day week from Monday through Thursday. Is this a good idea? Dave and Maura discuss, Followed by listener calls.    10:35 - 10:50 - Does every teacher deserve the teacher compensation increase? Governor Cox announced his plan to increase the teacher compensation by $6,000 for all teachers in Utah. The question is, does every single teacher deserve it? Renée Pinkney, President of Utah Education Association, joins the show to share perspective from teachers. Followed by listener calls.    (may be a good split segment? for podcast?) 10:55 - The off-duty fire fighter who helped Utah avalanche survivor  Yesterday a skier was partially buried in an avalanche in Neffs Canyon and suffered a broken leg was finally brought off the mountain Wednesday evening following a daylong rescue effort. Dave and Maura switch gears as they speak with Tom Elbrecht (el -breckt) - Unified Fire Authority who was in the area and helped with the rescue of the victim while he was off duty.    11:05 - The significance of Bill of Rights Day Today is Bill of Rights Day. The Bill of Rights is the first ten amendments to the Constitution, and it was ratified on December 15, 1791. We all know about the right to free speech and the right to bear arms, but what about the rest? Boyd Matheson, Host of Inside Sources, joins the show to give an in-depth explanation of what the Bill of Rights is and why it is so important.   11:20 - Increasing practical knowledge with project-based learning  Utah's executive branch has 1,000 jobs that don't require a college degree. So now, Governor Cox wants to get rid of that requirement as a whole. That means Bachelor's degrees are no longer necessary in the employee recruitment process. Are people prepared enough to work degree-less? Meghan Meredith, the Head of School at Utah Virtual Academy, joins the show to share her thoughts on this idea of removing the degree requirement.   11:35 - How to combat isolation during the holidays  People usually think of the holidays as a time full of love and joy, but it can also be a time of stress and loneliness. With COVID-19 and the seasonal flu going around, people have been gathering less often. Jeremy Cunningham, Public Policy Director of the Alzheimer's Association, joins the show to share tips on how we can make sure loved ones who live alone get the interaction they need in the winter.   11:50 - The controversial Gondola in the Winter  Snow packed roads through the canyons are showcasing why the argument for the Gondola has come about. Dave and Maura discuss the issue and what difference the gondola would make in the winter up Little Cottonwood canyon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosts: Derek Brown and Taylor Morgan The Office of the Legislative Auditor General released the Salt Lake City School District audit, and it doesn't look too good. It shows that due to mismanagement, it cost taxpayers millions of dollars that went to waste. Utah State Auditor John Dougall joins the show to break down the audit and talk about what's next for the school district.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Office of the Legislative Auditor General perfformed an in depth budget review of the Salt Lake City School District. This was to determine the districts efficiency and effectiveness in using funds. Turns out their funds have been mismanaged, one piece of the audit showing that board members opted to not close schools and instead raise property taxes to compensate for lost funds. Mary Katherine Perry is a parent in the Salt Lake City School District and joins the show to discuss the findings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

34. Native American Series 3 | How to Support Native Families Connections to School | Brenda Beyal In this episode, Brenda Beyal and members of the Native American Curriculum Initiative team offer ideas for supporting Native families' connections to schools. This conversation responds to several questions submitted by a teacher who desires to help Native families find a cultural space in their school district.Native American Curriculum Initiative Websitewww.advancingartsleadership.com/naciNative American Lesson Planswww.education.byu.edu/arts/lessonsAbout the BYU ARTS Partnership https://advancingartsleadership.com/node/66Episode Keywords:families, monthly meeting, people, Native American, teachers, education, arts-integrated education, school, curriculum, trauma, Native, experiences, salt lake city, lesson plans, Paiute, title, boarding school, Utah teachers, Native teaching artists,  Utah, communityEpisode Notes:Heather Francis Welcome to the Artful Teaching Podcast. Our guests, Brenda Beyal and Emily Soderborg, are here with us. They are the program coordinator and project manager of our Native American Curriculum Initiative. Today, Brenda is answering questions that teachers have submitted about including native content in the classroom. The question we have for this discussion comes from a high school social studies teacher in the Salt Lake City School District. This teacher is aware of the Title VI Native American parent committee that meets monthly, but is concerned that they don't have a lot of attendance. They're struggling with funding and staffing and advocate positions and wants to offer more at the meeting to encourage attendance and engagement. I think the teachers' main question is, “Is there information or curriculum that I can bring to this parent committee to enhance engagement?” What are your ideas, Brenda, for connecting Native families with a cultural space that connects them with their schools?Brenda BeyalThis is a really good question, because we are all about creating curriculum, and I'm hoping that Emily will help me with that particular part. The Title VI program is a fantastic program. It's a federal program specifically to help Native American families connect or reconnect to school, culture, and language. Every district in the state of Utah should have a Title VI coordinator. The Title VI coordinators are the key to bringing families to monthly meetings and it's exciting because there are a couple of things that you can think about when thinking about Native American families. Many times we think that the Native American family should leave their children at home. But in indigenous culture, we take our children with us everywhere. We take them to the powwows, we take them to go eat dinner with us, we do everything with our children. We even go to dances with our children, you know, pack them with us and have them dance and play with us while we also enjoy ourselves. It is definitely a family event. So looking at it as a family event and seeing the positivity of intergenerational relationships would be an important component that needs to be acknowledged and validated. A monthly meeting definitely should include multiple generations. You know, food always brings people together and we can learn a lot from one another.Salt Lake City is home to many different indigenous people that come from differing tribal nations across the United States. I am just thinking in my mind right now, friends of mine in Salt Lake, some of them are Diné, which is Navajo. Some of them are Hopi. Some of them are Ute. Some of them are Choctaw. Some of them are Lumbee. I have friends who are Paiute, who live in Salt Lake City and Goshute. Bringing those families together and helping them to understand that community is also about learning about one another's culture within Indian country. I think that another way of helping families come together is maybe connecting with different organizations within Salt Lake City. The Urban Indian Walking Center has wonderful resources, and they honor multigenerational families, they honor traditional ways and learn from them. Partnering with them might be a good thing to do. Having a meeting at their center might be a good place to start. I know that the Red Butte Garden has wonderful classes and wonderful programs that welcome indigenous communities. The Museum of Natural History also is very welcoming. Those are just a few off the top of my head that I can think of.Cally Flox A lot of times when we bring people in the community together, people don't know how to serve or what they have to contribute. I'm wondering if when these families are brought together, the question can be asked: “Who are you and what do you have to offer? You're an important member of this community, do you have skills or stories or things that you can bring into the school and get to know people?” I wonder if they shared our lesson plans on our website or if they shared the Utah artist roster, and it gave people a vision of, “Oh, you mean people want to learn those stories?” “Oh, my grandmother sang me that song” “Oh, I know that person on the artist roster, maybe I have something to offer.” Perhaps sharing the resources that we've offered to teachers with the parents and families will help inspire them to realize they have indigenous art forms happening right within their own families. They have their own stories, their own oral traditions, and they may have some wonderful things to offer their school community.Brenda BeyalTying it to culture, I think is important. Coming together as Indigenous people is always such a good feeling, especially if you're far away from ancestral homes. I really like that idea, Cally. When I was teaching school—many, many years ago—Eileen Quintana showed up in my classroom, and she introduced herself as the Title VI coordinator. As she helped me learn about Title VI, and the impact it can have on Native children, and Native families within our district, I became excited. Now Eileen's office–she didn't have an office…she was hired as a Native American program manager of Title VI, so her office was in the trunk of her car. And maybe that was a good thing because what she did is she started traveling from school to school and the first people I think she sought out were Native teachers within the community, and within our district. When she told me about what she wanted to do, I was on board, I wanted to participate. She gathered a few core groups of people who have the same vision and passion and through the years has built an amazing program for the Nebo School District.I want to go back to the part where the meetings are poorly attended by the Native American parent committee. I want to offer another lens into why that might be happening. My husband had to go to boarding school when he was in Kindergarten. He went to boarding school, the first couple of years of his schooling and his experience has been something that he's had to deal with for many, many years. Knowing this, I realized that maybe there are children whose parents or grandparents are products of boarding school experiences, and therefore may have reactions or may not see school as a welcoming place. If you look at boarding school history, there are some, I'm sure, who thrived. But there are many who could not speak their language, who had their hair cut, and their way of living just completely constrained; they were no longer able to be the person that they wanted to be. Some of these experiences have possibly created behaviors, such as not liking being in a school environment. I think I would say, taking the time to look beyond that they're not coming to monthly meetings, maybe looking to see that there can be some historical trauma that might be impeding their willingness to come into a school would be beneficial. So, how about holding a monthly meeting or trying to hold a monthly meeting somewhere else, other than in a school?Cally FloxI think to help our listeners really understand the depth of what you're saying, Brenda, it's important to recall a phrase that was common in that day and age, which is, “Kill the Indian, save the man.” When we can put it into the blunt terms of what the thinking was of those leaders—those leaders thought they were to assimilate the Native Americans into white culture. And they did set out to annihilate everything about them that was Native American, or Shoshone, or Paiute, or Ute. That kind of systemic trauma leaves very deep wounds and scars and when people don't know their personal identity and when they're shamed for their personal identity, that is a deep-rooted kind of trauma that requires awareness. Where you were using careful language, I wanted to bring that phrase back into people's awareness: “Kill the Indian, save the man.”Brenda BeyalThank you, Cally. General Richard Pratt is the one who said that. Native American people were taken from their families, specifically. I think I should ask Stephanie to give us what she's learned about boarding schools, or give us a little history of it.Stephanie WestI don't have a lot of specific knowledge about boarding schools, so I can tell you some of the conversations that we've had with the native groups here in Utah, and I think it's a lot more individual perspectives. When we talked with the Paiute, Indian tribe of Utah, that was a very sensitive topic for them. It is a trauma for them, it's been a major trauma. I think that there are many individuals who, and even talking with the Navajo Nation about their experiences, they look back at them and they see that this was a tearing apart of families. Families were so integral to Native populations, to indigenous beliefs about themselves, their culture, and their connection to the land. It tore them away from their homes, it tore them away from their land and their communities, and so that's a lot of the trauma that's associated with that. However, there were multiple different perspectives. When we talked to the Confederated Tribes of the Goshute reservation about their experiences, some of them had somewhat positive perspectives on this. They said that they did have some positive experiences that came about because of that. I think it's important when we look at that, to recognize the trauma and recognize that everyone had different experiences. That definitely is probably affecting some of the families' views and their ability to connect now with education, and with their schools, and the school community.Cally FloxThose are wonderful insights about why people might feel alienated from our schools. We've shared earlier about the wonderful curriculum that we have to offer. Does someone have a concluding statement?Emily SoderborgThey talked about curriculum, wanting to know about curriculum. I just wanted to say that our curriculum, even though it is an elementary focus, so much of it can be used with any age level, it just takes a teeny bit of adapting. It can be used with families. So if you're doing The Great American Bison Lesson Plan, you can have families come together and create artwork at the same time. Or you could have families coming together to learn a song and how it connects with other songs in other cultures. I know the Title VI program in Nebo, because that's where I live. Right now their students are performing a play that they're doing at the Jim Matheson Courthouse. They're using the arts to then bring families together and they connect together through the arts.Heather FrancisIn this question, the teacher had asked about supporting Title VI initiatives with non-Native teachers. Our lesson plans are made for non-Native teachers to include native content in the classroom. So that would be totally appropriate, right?Brenda BeyalIt would be appropriate. Obviously, you would hope that you could find Native people within the community that could partner with the non-Native teacher, because I think there's always good side-by-side coaching and they see two different perspectives, and I think that it's good for our students.Cally FloxSuper. Thanks for joining us, everybody, and we'll look forward to seeing you next time. Artful Teaching is made possible by the BYU Arts Partnership in the McKay School of Education.Brenda BeyalThanks to James Huston for editing this podcast. Music was generously provided by Connor Chee, a Navajo Diné composer and performer.Cally Flox Special thanks to all of the teachers who are changing lives every day while serving in schools.Heather FrancisIf you liked what you heard, please leave us a review. You can find all the show notes for this episode and more resources at advancingartsleadership.com. And don't forget to check out our tribe approved lesson plans on the website as well.We wish you an artful journey!Follow Us:Native American Curriculum Initiative Mailing ListBYU ARTS Partnership NewsletterAdvancingArtsLeadership.comSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on SpotifySubscribe on Amazon Music InstagramFacebookPinterestDon't forget to peruse the bank of lesson plans produced by the BYU ARTS Partnership in dance, drama, music, visual arts, media arts, and more. Search by grade level, art form or subject area at www.education.byu.edu/arts/lessons.

This week as KSL Newsradio focuses on teen homelessness, we take a look at the issue in the Salt Lake City School District. Yandary Chatwin, spokesperson for the Salt Lake City School District joins the show to explain the resources available for teens who face homelessness. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9:05 - 9:20 - What is the constitutional amendment on Utah Ballots? (PUSH)What in the world is that item you know so little about at the bottom of your election ballot. Surprise it's a Constitutional Amendment!Important because it let's lawmakers call themselves into "emergency sessions" and spend more than $1.3 billion of you tax dollars -- currently lawmakers are constitutionally capped at under $300 million.  Two things: why do lawmakers feel they need that amount of money to spend -- and what defines an "emergency" Lindsay Aerts, KSL Newsradio Reporter joins the show to explain this amendment. 9:35 - CD4 Debate Moderator James Curry (PUSH)This Friday, we will get a debate from the 4th District. Burgess Owens and Darlene McDonald are putting the final touches on debate that had a fair amount of controversy the first time around. Owens dropped out of the official debate because he felt that a political cartoon from the Trib, comparing him to a Klu Klux Klan member, was racist and instead invited his challenger Darlene McDonald to find a different time and different moderator so that they could have their debate. James Curry, University of Utah Political Science Professor will be the moderator at the debate Burgess has agreed to participate in, he joins the show to discuss the debate. 9:50 - Why gas prices hold control over us (PUSH)The New York Times has broken down the reasons gas prices hold so much control over us and how our fuel habits correlate with our optimism for the country. Dave and Debbie discuss the effect of gas prices on behavior, mood and decision making. 10:05 - 10:20 - New Proposal to pump underground water to replenish Great Salt Lake (PUSH)Utah Rep. Steven Lund has come out with a proposal to dig for water in hopes of replenishing the Great Salt Lake. Lund presented the proposal to the Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Interim Committee on Wednesday. Lund joins the show to discuss his proposal. Dave and Debbie take listener calls asking if Utahns are willing to spend $48 million to see this research through. 10:35 - 10:50 - 30 million US workers think their workplace is toxic. (PUSH)30 million US workers think their work place is toxic. D2 takes listeners through 3 main factors that business insider is causing toxic work cultures, how to identify, and what you could do about it. Followed by listener calls. 11:05 - Speaker Brad Wilson on Utah's Constitutional Amendment (PUSH)Lawmakers are asking voters to amend the state's constitution -- give them authority to spend up to $1.3 billion dollars if they see the need to call an "emergency session" -- currently the constitution caps that at under $300 million. Speaker of the House of Representatives, Brad Wilson joins the show to explain why this is on the ballot. 11:20 - Boyd 11:35 - Teen Homeless Resources in the Salt Lake City School District (PUSH)This week as KSL Newsradio focuses on teen homelessness, we take a look at the issue in the Salt Lake City School District. Yandary Chatwin, spokesperson for the Salt Lake City School District joins the show to explain the resources available for teens who face homelessness. 11:50 - The correlation of Wealth and Happiness As many people swoon over the release of Taylor Swifts new album midnights, Debbie wonders how someone with the fortune of Taylor Swift can write such depressing lyrics. Dave explains a study that shows there may be a cap on happiness when it comes to wealth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  Salt Lake City School District heads back to school with a new safe passage plan Kids in the Salt Lake District heading back to school this morning after summer break. We're all about finding kids who walk, bike & scooter the safest route from home to classroom.There are 675,247 public school students in Utah. That's a ton heading back in the last couple weeks. You've got construction zones, busy roads, THE SUN in drivers' eyes! Yandary Chatwin, Executive Director of Communications and Community Relations at Salt Lake City School District joins the show to discuss how the district is helping get kids to school in a safe manner. Assistant coach shoves referee at Utah Little League football Game The Utah County Youth Football Conference is taking action after an assistant coach reportedly shoved a teenage ref. Lehi police are now investigating the incident that took place in Lehi. The president of the Utah County Youth Football Conference says he's confident the assistant coach will not be allowed to participate in the league for the rest of the year. Debbie and Dave discuss the incident. Who qualifies for student loan forgiveness.. and who doesn't 1958 was the first time the US Government allowed students to take out school loans... Since then our student loan debt has ballooned to $1.7 Trillion dollars.President Biden is wiping away $500-600 Billion... that's anywhere from $10-20K dollars per student. But "who qualifies" has millions sad that they're missing out. John Curl, UVU Director of Financial Aid joins the show to explain what borrowers need to know about student loan forgiveness. California approves ban on gas vehicles by 2035 California is putting the dagger in gas vehicles.. hoping to ban new production by 2035 Dave and Debbie look at the roadblocks of making this a reality and speak with Masood Parvania, Director of Utah Smart Energy Laboratory (U-Smart) on the reality and outlook of a gas vehicle ban.  Should Public Figures be allowed to party?  Early this month the Prime Minister of Finland, Sanna Marin appeared in a video, and it looked like she was at a party of some sort...and in the video she was parting hard... almost like a rock star! Is this a work/life balance life goal or beneath the dignity of public office? Boyd Matheson with Inside Sources joins the show to help us understand where we should draw the line.   The impact of the referee shortage Dave fears bad behavior at youth sports games will be the demise of pay to play leagues. And it happened again at a football game in Lehi where an Assistant coach is seen shoving a ref on video.  Dustin Smith, Owner/Quarterback Elite Coach joins the show to discuss the issue with keeping referees to full staff.   Federal Rent Relief expiring in Utah  High rent prices.. could lead to the need for more assistance. And it turns out -- Utah is still hanging onto millions in federal rent relief and could lose it if not disbursed soon. Utah has yet to spend tens of millions of dollars in emergency rental assistance it received from the federal government to help renters during the COVID-19 pandemic.Paul Smith, Utah Apartment Association joins the show to discuss what is happening with this rent relief and how people can use it. Are we getting back to normal everywhere but in the workplace? Everything is going back to normal, so Debbie's question is: Why aren't we coming back to work? D2 discuss the reasons why employees don't want to return to the office.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kids in the Salt Lake District heading back to school this morning after summer break. We're all about finding kids who walk, bike & scooter the safest route from home to classroom.There are 675,247 public school students in Utah. That's a ton heading back in the last couple weeks. You've got construction zones, busy roads, THE SUN in drivers' eyes! Yandary Chatwin, Executive Director of Communications and Community Relations at Salt Lake City School District joins the show to discuss how the district is helping get kids to school in a safe manner. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first day of school for the SLSD is tomorrow and students in the SLSD will have a new option to get to classes.. through UTA transportation.. The passes will be available to all students, staff and faculty in the Salt Lake City School District. Kensey Kunkel Manager of Business Development and Sales, Utah Transit Authority, joins the show to share how this came to be and what it means for other districts in Utah. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Racial slur at BYU volleyball game A national news story out of BYU...a black Duke University volleyball player saying she was subjected to racial slurs and threats during a game against BYU. That BYU coaching staff and officials were notified during the game, but failed to act. She and her teammates played on and struggled to get through the game. Her call home from the team bus after the game ... through tears Rachel Richardson relayed her experience in Provo to her dad. Dave and Debbie discuss what happens and turn to Cougar Sports Mitch Harper for the latest information and what is to come next.   UTA Passes offered in the Salt Lake School District The first day of school for the SLSD is tomorrow and students in the SLSD will have a new option to get to classes.. through UTA transportation.. The passes will be available to all students, staff and faculty in the Salt Lake City School District. Kensey Kunkel Manager of Business Development and Sales, Utah Transit Authority, joins the show to share how this came to be and what it means for other districts in Utah.   What congress is saying about student loan forgiveness Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle continue to react to President Biden's three-part student loan relief plan. “I just thought it was monumentally unfair,” Republican Senator Roy Blunt told ABC News over the weekend. Jay O'brien ABC News Correspondent Washington joins the show to explain more.   Living inside "a giant yeti cooler" the energy efficient home Triple digits are coming again this week -- Wouldn't you love to just walk inside a yeti cooler during the hot summer days?A man in Layton has turned his home into just that... he calls his home "a giant Yeti Cooler" which is mostly homemade. John Loveless, also known as John Saves Energy on Tik Tok Joins the show to discuss his energy efficient lifestyle.   The reality of solar living How much does solar really cost? Amanda Dickson, host of Utah's Morning News joins the show to explain her personal research into solar and the reality of the costs that come with it.  Breaking the barriers of race and sports Continuing coverage as a Black Duke University volleyball player saying she was subjected to racial slurs and threats during a game against BYU. That BYU coaching staff and officials were notified during the game but failed to act.Boyd Matheson, Host of Inside Sources joins the show to share a discussion he had with Coach Ray Scott, the first African American NBA coach of the year. Boyd dives into what it takes to build a community, motivate a team, and his experiences standing shoulder to shoulder with regular Americans fighting for civil rights. How to confront racist comments A Black Duke University volleyball player saying she was subjected to racial slurs and threats during a game against BYU. That BYU coaching staff and officials were notified during the game but failed to act. Her call home from the team bus after the game ... through tears Rachel Richardson relayed what happened in Provo to her dad.Jeanetta Williams, President of NAACP joins the show to discuss what to do if you are sitting next to a person yelling racial slurs and if Utah can change its reputation.   Corporal punishment comes back to Missouri school  Parents in the Cassville, Missouri, must “opt in” by giving written permission for school personnel to spank their children and district Superintendent Merlyn Johnson says most support the idea. In Utah, corporal punishment is not allowed. Though it might surprise you that it was legal until 2019. Dave and Debbie discuss and take listener calls. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

School is about start in SLC — without a superintendent (or associate superintendent) to lead the district. Ali talks with KUTV reporter Chris Jones about the recent instability at the Salt Lake City School District. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSaltLake and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tina and Hillary cover Joel-Lehi Organista and Phyllis Schlafly. Tina's Story Joel-Lehi Organista was a rising star in the world of local politics after winning a school board seat. BUT when allegations arise involving minors, he falls from grace. Hillary's Story Phyllis Schlafly made a name for herself in Republican politics. BUT it's her attack of the Equal Rights Amendment that has had lasting consequences. Sources Tina's Story County of Salt Lake Affadavit of Probable Cause (https://attorneygeneral.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/PC-Statement-Jail-paperwork.pdf) Fox 13, Salt Lake City Will a new board restore professionalism to the Salt Lake City School District? (https://www.fox13now.com/news/fox-13-investigates/will-a-new-board-restore-professionalism-to-the-salt-lake-city-school-district)--by Adam Herbets KSL Ex-Salt Lake School Board member pleads not guilty to federal child porn charges (https://www.ksl.com/article/50194797/ex-salt-lake-school-board-member-pleads-not-guilty-to-federal-child-porn-charges)--By Annie Knox Ex-Salt Lake School Board member sentenced to 15 years for child pornography (https://www.ksl.com/article/50421050/ex-salt-lake-school-board-member-sentenced-to-15-years-for-child-pornography)--By Emily Ashcraft Salt Lake City School Board member arrested in child porn case; letter asks for his resignation (https://www.ksl.com/article/50179158/salt-lake-city-school-board-member-arrested-in-child-porn-case-letter-asks-for-his-resignation)--By Pat Reavy Salt Lake City School Board member now charged with object rape of a child (https://www.ksl.com/article/50180091/salt-lake-city-school-board-member-now-charged-with-object-rape-of-a-child)--By Pat Reavy KUTV2 Former SLC School Board member now faces federal child pornography charges (https://kutv.com/news/local/former-slc-school-board-member-now-faces-federal-child-pornography-charges)--by Jeremy Harris Meaww Who is Joel-Lehi Organista? Utah school board member allegedly exploited minors sexually, kept child porn (https://meaww.com/joel-lehi-organista-utah-school-board-member-sexual-exploitation-minors-kept-child-porn-dropbox)--by Pritha Paul Medium Reflection on the Rise and Fall of the Trump Era (https://jlorganista.medium.com/reflection-on-the-rise-and-fall-of-the-trump-era-aaba217505ee)--by Joél-Léhi Organista Soar Joél-Léhi Organista (https://app.soar.com/joel-lehi) US Attorney's Office District of Utah Salt Lake City Man Pleads Guilty to Child Pornography Charges (https://www.justice.gov/usao-ut/pr/salt-lake-city-man-pleads-guilty-child-pornography-charges) Photos Joél-Léhi Organista (https://scontent-mia3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-9/83990005_104297941137375_8339133889465286656_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=09cbfe&_nc_ohc=JB20hwVlQsUAX_c8ldd&tn=UNXZnlklJkz-3qcA&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-2.xx&oh=00_AT_Pt6powEBzvPWxo5NJpetvSALvetMOyTTbH4ssbmSJrA&oe=6317283F)--via Organista for School Board Page Facebook Organista Speaking at Tedx Event (https://images.dailycaller.com/image/width=1280,height=549,fit=cover,f=auto/https://cdn01.dailycaller.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/E2E351B3-2FD0-43A9-B905-B1894726DF58-e1622754357631.png)--Tedx Screenshot via Daily Caller Organista at DeVos Protest (https://archive.sltrib.com/thumbs/2017/0509/DeVosProtest_051017~10.jpg)--Photo by Chris Detrick via The Salt Lake Tribune Hillary's Story Biography Phyllis Schlafly (https://www.biography.com/political-figure/phyllis-schlafly) Britannica Phyllis Schlafly (https://www.britannica.com/biography/Phyllis-Schlafly)--by John M. Cunningham History How Phyllis Schlafly Derailed the Equal Rights Amendment (https://www.history.com/news/equal-rights-amendment-failure-phyllis-schlafly)--by Lesley Kennedy Los Angeles Times How accurate is ‘Mrs. America's' portrayal of Phyllis Schlafly? We asked a historian (https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2020-04-24/mrs-america-phyllis-schlafly-equal-rights-amendment)--by Meredith Blake The New Yorker Reviving Phyllis Schlafly in “Mrs. America” (https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2020/04/27/reviving-phyllis-schlafly-in-mrs-america)--by Doreen St. Felix The New York Times Phyllis Schlafly, ‘First Lady' of a Political March to the Right, Dies at 92 (https://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/06/obituaries/phyllis-schlafly-conservative-leader-and-foe-of-era-dies-at-92.html)--by Douglas Martin NPR Conservative Icon Phyllis Schlafly Dies At 92 (https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2016/09/05/492748832/conservative-icon-phyllis-schlafly-dies-at-92)--by Tanya Ballard Brown Politico Remembering Phyllis Schlafly (https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2016/12/phyllis-schlafly-obituary-eagle-forum-era-214559/)--by Donald T. 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How can we move away from a one-size-fits-all paradigm and toward one in which learners have the agency to design their own learning experiences? Today I visit the Davis School District to meet Robert Kinghorn and Amy Thompson.   Amy has been a teacher for the past 18 years. Amy was formally recognised as a "Exemplary Teacher" in the Salt Lake City School District based on student progress and competency outcomes while teaching in the Salt Lake City School District. She has also worked as a teacher's aide and an assistant principal. Amy is presently teaching coding and digital skills to upper elementary pupils.   During Robert's five-year time as principal of a Title 1 school in Clearfield, Utah, he worked with teachers to change the atmosphere and improve academic achievements, virtually doubling student competence rates on end-of-level state testing.   The section of Amy and Rob's book, Out of the Dugout, that has stayed with me the most is when they discuss how they foster a mentality in learners based on growth, belonging, and agency. It's one of the things that, as adults, many of us did not have exposure to in school, and as a result, it's one of the reasons why so many of us struggle with change.   0:00 Introduction 1:29 Introducing Robert Kinghorn and Amy Thompson and how they came together to publish their book 10:53 What should leaders focus on to build trust across an educational team 13:12 Tools for identifying someone's strengths and the level of psychological safety 14:54 Rob and Amy's take on what 'personalized learning' means 19:40 Challenges faced when desigining experiences of agency and autonomy for learners 24:49 Talking about 'Out of the Dugout' and its proposed framework 32:45 How to approach teachers when implementing changes in schools 35:33 How to help teachers develop a sense of self-efficacy 40:51 Talking about teacher collaboration and how it looks like in Rob and Amy's framework 43:47 Some hurdles that Rob and Amy faced while implementing their framework 48:09 Rob and Amy's views on design thinking for creating change in schools 52:02 Defining motivation and how to develop it while implementing changes   Connect with Rob and Amy:   Website: https://outofthedugout.com/ Rob's Twitter: https://twitter.com/rwkinghorn Amy's Twitter: https://twitter.com/AmyT_555   Connect with me, Dr. Sabba Quidwai:   Website: https://designingschools.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabba-quidwai/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/askMsQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/designing_schools/

Welcome back to episode 3 of the UCET podcast, where we talk about all things Utah, education, and technology. In this episode, we focus on encouraging responsible evaluation and appropriate responses to others' online communications through the lens of educational activism. We have two guests on this episode, John Arthur, Utah's 2021 Teacher of the Year from Salt Lake City School District, and Brooke Anderson, Data & Impact Specialist with the Utah Teacher Fellows and Teacher Specialist with Jordan District.Over of the course of this episode, we discuss the following questions:How can a teacher even start instigating change?How can teachers help students become agents of change for their communities?How can a teacher approach working with a decision maker who thinks differently than them?How can technology be leveraged to create change?How do you deal with burnout as a change-maker?At the end of the episode, we discuss some simple ways that teachers can start making positive changes for their schools and communities. As was mentioned in the episode, we need to make sure our kids are going to the joyous, just schools that they deserve, and teachers are a big part of making that happen. You can follow John at @9thevermore on Twitter and Youtube and you can follow Brooke at @anderbrooke on Twitter. Special thanks to Matt Winters for the sound editing and Kiera Beddes for hosting.

The school year begins in the Salt Lake City School District today with a mask mandate in place.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"We're not just custodians, we're the community, we're the go-to person, this is my building and this is my job and I take pride in it." Marcos Orozco started working for the Salt Lake City School District in 1980, and he's been there ever since. He's been a presence in the hallways and an example to the students throughout the district. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The COVID-19 pandemic has made issues of educational equity and access glaringly obvious, but the issues aren't new — people have been working on them for decades within Utah and across the United States. In this episode, we share the stories of two such women who spent their lives championing equity in education: Lily Eskelsen García, former Utah Teacher of the Year, former president of the National Education Association, and shortlist candidate for President Joe Biden's Secretary of Education Alberta Henry, a consultant for the Salt Lake City School District and President of the Salt Lake City NAACP from 1980-1992 Both women felt called to their work, which altered the educational landscape in Utah for hundreds of thousands of students. And both felt like their work was never finished.

Ironic. The school district that was the last to return to in-person learning -- has the most students currently in-person learning. If today’s discussion was a final exam on the Salt Lake City School District’s pandemic plan, would you give them an A or an F? A parent, Mary Catherine Perry and then Yandary Chatwin with the Salt Lake School district weigh in, live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today is a big day for students in the Salt Lake City School District, as they are headed back to in-person classes 4 days a week. So we find it ironic that an email went to East High parents warning them that there would be no rapid COVID testing today as kids head back to a “fuller” school schedule. We’ll ask “why not test the kids” during our live interview at 10 am with the Salt Lake City School District. Then we take listener calls See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Salt Lake City School District has students returning to the classroom today. How are they doing on distributing the vaccine to their teachers and staff? Lee will review conversations with Spokesperson Yandary Chatwin and Interim Superintendent Larry Madden. Jacquelyn Conkling, a 71-year-old social studies teacher at Highland High, joins Lee to discuss her experience.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Salt Lake City School District began voluntary in-person learning for most of their students today.  We speak with Yandary Chatwin, the spokeswoman for the district, for her input on how vaccine distributions are going within the school district for teachers and employees. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Schools within the Salt Lake City School District have officially returned to in-person classes after almost a year of going virtual. What does this mean behind the scenes? Lee speaks with Interim Superintendent Larry Madden to learn more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we await more details from police, KSL Newsradio's lead morning traffic anchor Andy Farnsworth gives us an update on the hit and run incident that turned into a shooting in Lehi. Then we reach out to KSL Newsradio reporter John Wojcik who is covering the return to classrooms for thousands of Salt Lake City School District elementary students this morning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pre-K, kindergarten and first-grade students in the Salt Lake City School District are returning to in-person classes today.  The district has several COVID-19 mitigation steps in place to  minimize the risk of spreading the virus.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There has been a lot of drama over the older kids in the Salt Lake City School District return to in-person learning. The school board recently voted to send them back to in person learning two days a week. The issues have involved disagreements between parents, teachers, the school board and Utah's state legislature. Host Lindsay Aerts breaks down the arguments on both sides, how the state legislature got involved, and a lawsuit aiming to get kids back in the classroom. Emily Bell McCormick has led the charge for parents wanting the in person option, and joins Lindsay to discuss how some people on the other side of the debate might be feeling.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We received copies of emails sent from Salt Lake City School District teachers to parents illuminating what the return to in-person learning will look like for students. What they show: the experience for students learning at school won't be much different than learning remotely. Classes will still be run through Zoom, students will still be primarily on computers, and classes will lack hands-on experiences. One parent, Missy Bergstedt, joins us to discuss her reaction. Yandary Chatwin with SLCSD joins us later. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Court proceedings seeking to force a return to in-person learning in the Salt Lake City School District happened this morning. KSL NewsRadio reporter John Wojcik joins us to give us the latest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Middle and high school students in the Salt Lake City School District have seen double the number of failing grades so far this year. For elementary students it’s triple. We'll ask Salt Lake City School District spokeswoman Yandary Chatwin what's going on and what is being done to help students. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our math says 1,900 students have left the Salt Lake City School District this fall, and parents are telling us why. Chris Hansen, a father of five, joins us to discuss his decision to move his kids out of the district.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Students and parents in the Salt Lake City School District are rallying later today to return to in-person classroom learning. Dave Noriega joins Lee to discuss what he learned from the school district earlier today. Ella Fiefia, a 7th grader at Clayton Middle, talks with Lee about her experience with online learning. And Dr. DeLaina Tonks, the principal of Mountain Heights Academy online schools gives her perspective. Lastly, listeners weigh in on what advice parents would have for those who are struggling with online learning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Students are getting vocal about going back to in-person learning in SLCSD. Rallies planned at the three district high schools this afternoon after 4,000 middle and high school students got one or more failing or incomplete grades. Is pressure mounting on the school board to reopen all schools? In this segment we'll speak with KSL Newsradio reporter John Wojcik, parent Emily McCormick, and spokeswoman for the Salt Lake City School District, Yandary Chatwin.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Online school is a hacker's dream. We'll talk about the middle school Zoom class that turned into far more than a history lesson in the Salt Lake City School District. Tech expert Earl Foote of Nexus IT joins to tell us how an unknown individual might have been able to join the Zoom class, and what teachers and parents should be on the lookout for. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Salt Lake City School District has a plan in place to return younger grades to the classroom in January. Lee will walk through the latest on this plan, and listeners share their reaction to the announcement.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Larry Madden, Interim Superintendent of the Salt Lake City School District has a plan to return students to the classroom. He'll join Lee to discuss the latest and how the plan would work. Lee also talks to listeners about their opinion on the subject.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Students of 6 out of the 8 high schools in Granite School District are learning virtually this morning -- Granger & Olympus gone to virtual learning TWICE now. Deb is calling it yo-yo learning. Is it what's best for students? We'll ask Granite School District spokesman Ben Horsley if the 15-case threshold is too low. Then we shift to the Salt Lake City School District, where parents are pressuring the district to open in-person classes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To stay with the theme of Debates, Connor brings his High School Debate coach, Alli Martin, on the show to discuss various topics. Connor competed nationally in debate and talks about the lessons and skills he learned then that are still with him today. He also asks Alli what are the issues that matter most to her and why. Alli is an activist and advocate in the community helping to amplify the voices of those often unheard. They focus on LGBTQ rights and race in America. They discuss “white privilege” and pose the question if benefitting from a racist system makes you a “racist.” Dr. Alli Martin: Alli (she, her, hers) works as an Assistant Principal at Horizonte Instruction and Training Center in Salt Lake City School District. She earned a doctorate in Educational Leadership and Policy from the University of Utah. Alli serves as a member of the Board of Governors for the Human Rights Campaign and is a co-founding member of Friends, Allies, and Mentors of the LGBTQ community (FAM). Through her work with FAM, Alli regularly provides professional learning experiences to educators on issues of intersectionality and LGBTQ youth. ***Correction: Abraham Lincoln ran and against Stephen A. Douglas and others in the general election for the Presidency in 1860. They also faced each other in a race for the Illinois Senate in 1858 (A race that Douglas won). It is in this election for senator that their now famous “Lincoln-Douglas” debates were held.***

Yandary Chatwin, Executive Director of Communications and Community Relations, Salt Lake City School District joins Lee to explain how the Salt Lake City School District is working to provide meals to students while classes continue remotely. Live Mic with Lee Lonsberry airs weekdays from 12:30 to 3 p.m. on KSL NewsRadio in Salt Lake City. Lee spent 4 years working side by side with KSL's Doug Wright. Now, after a stint working for Republican Congressman Rob Bishop Washington D.C., he is back at KSL and has a lot to talk about! Live Mic is driven by current events with an eye on politics, business, education and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown – Monday, October 5, 20204:20 pm: Jay Richards, Executive Editor of The Stream, joins the program for a conversation about whether lockdowns had any effect on limiting the spread of the coronavirus, as well as a discussion about his latest book about the pandemic, “The Price of Panic”4:35 pm: Documentary Filmmaker Dinesh D’Souza joins Rod to discuss his latest film about how President Trump is slashing the deep state5:05 pm: Utah Lieutenant Governor Spencer Cox joins the show to discuss why he is so critical of the Salt Lake City School District for holding only remote classes to begin the school year6:05 pm:Wall Street Journal Editorial Writer Jillian Kay Melchior joins Rod for a conversation about why she says that both President Trump and Joe Biden are right when it comes to Antifa6:20 pm:Representative Andrew Stoddard joins the show for a conversation about his op-ed piece saying we should reinvest in social services rather than defund police departments6:35 pm: Mary Eberstadt, a Senior Research Fellow for the Faith and Reason Institute, joins the show for a conversation about the “patriotism gap” in America

Out of that largely respectful Governor's debate--some controversy. Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox criticized the Salt Lake City School District for keeping students at home. The SLCSD has responded. We'll hear their response--then ask our own Robynn Garfield to join us and tell us more, from the perspective of a parent who was in the district previously. Plus hear what parents like you have to say. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lana Hiskey with Nebo School District Community Relations joins Lee to discuss how the district is continuing to see growth while others in the state are seeing declining enrollment. And Yándary Chatwin, Salt Lake City School District joins Lee to talk about that 3,000 drops in an enrollment number.    See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Salt Lake City School District started school yesterday with 3,000 fewer students. Yandary Chatwin, Executive Director of Communications and Community Relations with the Salt Lake City School District, joins Lee to discuss where these students could be going. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

With the fall school season having slipped in, there is a large concern for how schools and their custodial teams are responding and preparing for COVID-19 this time around. We talk with Mervin Brewer, the Assistant Custodial Supervisor for the Salt Lake City School District about their amazing ability to manage the situation and even how they use and maintain sustainable products. More information about this episode: https://www.janitorialmanager.com/blog/how-to-manage-school-custodial-care-in-a-changing-environment/ View more about the podcast: https://www.janitorialmanager.com/the-business-of-cleaning-podcast/ We also invite you to subscribe and don't forget to leave a review! They help us continue to create content that fits your needs! Any direct inquiries about this week's content or about appearing on the show can be sent to marketing@doubleasolutions.net.

A windstorm wreaked havoc in Utah, causing widespread damage, power outages and school closures across the Wasatch Front. Power outages affected as many as 170,000 on Tuesday, and crews continue to work on clearing downed trees and restoring electricity. The Salt Lake City School District canceled classes until at least Monday, delaying the start of […]

A windstorm wreaked havoc in Utah, causing widespread damage, power outages and school closures across the Wasatch Front. Power outages affected as many as 170,000 on Tuesday, and crews continue to work on clearing downed trees and restoring electricity. The Salt Lake City School District canceled classes until at least Monday, delaying the start of […]

For the second day, a crazy windstorm has closed schools across several school districts. Today, we can blame continued power outages caused by the storm. Salt Lake City School District moves back its first day for the second time. We'll talk to SLCSD Superintendent Larry Madden about that. Then, if you tried to take your debris to the dump yesterday, you waited in a crazy long line. Where can you take it conveniently? Nathan Rich with Davis Landfill joins us to tell us more. Finally, cemeteries across the Wasatch Front were uniquely impacted -- some graves were even dug up due to the storm, we've heard. Hyrum cemetery was hit especially hard. Hyrum Mayor Stephanie Miller joins to tell us about that.  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

The Salt Lake City School District will remain closed today because too many homes are without power. Amanda Dickson is the host of A Woman’s View on Sundays on KSL Newsradio, which you can also find on Apple Podcasts. Follow her on Facebook and Twitter.   See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Salt Lake City School District students are set to begin school in just a few days and they'll start school learning online only. But, not every student will have a laptop, since the district says that they've run out of them due to a supply chain issue. We'll talk to Yandary Chatwin about what the plan is to give students the resources they need to learn day one.  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Hazing at East High School has apparently been taking place for years, and now the details are coming to light. That's because of what happened at the front door of a former Salt Lake City mayor. Her doorbell camera caught a teen being chased by three older kids--he banged on her door pleading for help after he said he was forced into a car to have his head shaved as part of a hazing incident. We'll speak with  Yandary Chatwin of the Salt Lake City School District, who said the district needs more parents and students to come forward to help put a stop to hazing. Then we'll bring on Tom Golightly, a psychologist at BYU, to help us understand why hazing happens, and how detrimental it can be to kids.  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Multiple school districts return to the classroom this week throughout the state. Lee reviews plans in the Granite School District and Mary Richards joins Lee to explain return plans in the Canyons School District. And Movie Show producer Robynn Garfield was looking at taking her kids to the Davis School District after Salt Lake City School District announced plans for the fall. But now she's landed on having her kids join a Pandemic Pod. Robynn joins Lee to explain.  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

After a tumultuous Spring where teachers and students scrambled to set up a system for distance-learning, have we learned any lessons? Though many parents are sending their kids to school, others are keeping their kids home for remote-learning. We'll talk to a slate of experts to help those parents, giving them best practices for students to succeed with online learning, along with learning more about equitable access of the technology necessary to do it.  Dave talks to Todd Call, Digital Teaching and Learning Coordinator at the Utah State Board of Education; Matt Culberson, Head of School for Wasatch Academy; and Yandary Chatwin, spokesperson for Salt Lake City School District. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Lee will break down the email from Katherine Kennedy, board member with the Salt Lake City School District, where she talks about returning to schools and Trump. Listeners answer the question of how politics impact returning to schools.  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Lee breaks down how Utah is doing in rolling averages for COVID-19 and Salt Lake City School District's plans for returning to school in the fall. Larry Madden, Interim Superintendent, joins Lee to break down the plans. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

ORIGINAL AIR DATE: July 19, 2020.  The issue of whether to send kids back to school in the fall is dividing parents all over the state. Host Lindsay Aerts has a kindergartner this fall, and talks with Yandray Chatwin, spokeswoman for Salt Lake City School District about their plans after Governor Herbert announced this week that the city's schools could reopen despite the city still being in an orange Covid-19 risk zone.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dueling petitions are being signed by parents in the Salt Lake City School District over how kids should return to school this fall.  Some want the kids back in the classroom while others say it is too risky with the pandemic.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lee will review the plan for schools in the Salt Lake City School District after Yandary Chatwin spoke with Dave and Dujanovic earlier today. He'll also review how tutoring has been impacted by the virus in Utah.  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Salt Lake City School District announced they will not hold in-person classes if Salt Lake City stays in the Orange risk phase in the fall. How will this affect students' mental health and how can they get help should they need it? Christina Zidow, Chief Operating Officer, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and who helped arrange the program with the Salt Lake School District with Odyssey House, joins Lee to explain how kids can get help.  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

California’s public school districts are rising to the challenge of providing students with much-needed meals during the COVID-19 crisis.In this episode, special guests Stephanie Bruce, Nutrition Services Director for Palm Springs USD and Andrew Soliz, Director of Child Nutrition Services for San Mateo-Foster City School District share how their districts are preparing and delivering meals to thousands of students daily, even in the face of a global pandemic. Essentially, food service teams throughout the state are serving as first responders in the massive effort to ensure millions of students continue to receive nutritious meals while schools are closed. Andrew and Stephanie offer a glimpse into the approaches their districts are taking, including the innovative use of school busses to deliver meals to local neighborhoods and “Grab and Go” operations. They also discuss how they’re keeping staff and students safe, challenges, lessons to share – and inspiring moments as communities come together during the crisis.Note: During this time, we’re utilizing our series to bring you more topical guidance and inspiring stories from around the state. ResourcesGov. Newsom’s March 13 Executive Order states that to continue to receive funding, districts must “Provide school meals in non-congregate settings...consistent with the requirements of the California Department of Education and U.S Department of Agriculture.”National School Lunch Program Fact SheetWhat is the California State Meal Program?How Are Kids Fed, Ed100.org blogJust in: New waivers announced by USDA allow parents to take meals home to their children. Fact: In 2019, 59.4% of CA public school children were eligible for free and reduced price lunches.About our GuestsAfter starting his career with the Salt Lake City School District, Andrew moved to Fresno, where he served as Director of Child Nutrition, Maintenance, Operations, and Transportation for a small school district. Prior to his current role, he also served as Executive Manager of Food and Nutrition in San Leandro. Andrew has served as President of the California School Nutrition Association and currently serves as CASBO's Professional Council Chair of Child Nutrition, and Director I for CASBO’s NorthernSection Board. Stephanie has worked in the food service industry for over 30 years and in Child Nutrition for 20 years. She has been with the Palm Springs USD for the past 6 years. She holds a Culinary Arts Degree from College of the Desert; a BS in Hotel/Restaurant Management from California Polytechnic College in Pomona; and an MBA in Finance from the University of Redlands. Stephanie currently sits as the West Region Leadership Committee representative for the School Nutrition Association (SNA) and is an Instructor for both the CASBO CBO certification program and the USC Rossier School of Business. About the California Association of School Business Officials CASBO is the premier resource for professional development and business best practices for California's school business leaders. About your series guide Paul Richman is a public education advocate and consultant. Contact him at EdfundingCA@gmail.com

Salt Lake School District will begin handing out free school breakfast and lunch today as schools are closed due to the coronavirus spread. Yándary Chatwin, Executive Director of Communications and Community Relations, Salt Lake City School District tells Lee what the district plans to do to support low-income students during the school closure. 

Get the book, Forces of Influence: How Educators Can Leverage Relationships to Improve PracticeVisit Fred's websiteVisit Meghan's websiteFollow Fred @fredendeFollow Meghan @bamameghan About The AuthorsFred Ende is the director of Curriculum and Instructional Services for the Putnam/Northern Westchester Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES), and a board member in ASCD's Emerging Leader Affiliate.Meghan Everette is a mathematics coach in the Salt Lake City School District, and the executive director of the ASCD Emerging Leader Alumni Affiliate, as well as a state Teacher of the Year and a board member of both the Utah Council of Teachers of Mathematics (UCTM) and Utah ASCD 

Lawmakers closed out the fifth week of the state legislative session, with only two more to go. Gov. Gary Herbert has begun signing bills into law, with 12 already enacted. They have also spent a lot of time focusing on education during this legislative session, which was highlighted this week. Salt Lake City School District teachers walked out of classes Friday afternoon to march to the Capitol and demand more funding.

The Salt Lake City School District is considering moving back High School start times, but their asking for public comments first. Yándary Chatwin, Salt Lake City School District Spokeswoman and East High Student Body Officers Sam Langi and Nele Kaufusi give their response to this idea. 

Writing and reading are interconnected.  In this episode, we explore teaching strategies that mutually support reading and writing instruction. Follow on Twitter: @MBethNicklaus @SLC_Literacy @larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork Mary K. Tedrow, an award-winning high school English teacher, now serves as the Director of the Shenandoah Valley Writing Project. Her book, Write, Think, Learn: Tapping the Power of Daily Student Writing Across the Content Area is available through Routledge. Tony Zani is a literacy coach in the Salt Lake City School District.  He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and a Master’s Degree in Instructional Leadership. Tony is a National Board Certified Teacher with a specialization in Early Childhood Education. Mary Beth Nicklaus is a language arts teacher and reading specialist for Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle School in Wisconsin.

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown - Tuesday, November 19, 20194:20 pm: A Salt Lake Tribune investigation found that just a single citation in the last ten months was written in six cities in the Salt Lake Valley that carry an anti-idling ordinance. Has the time come to get rid of the ordinances? Rod takes your calls at 888-570-80105:05 pm: West High School Principal Ford White has been placed on leave for reportedly driving home three intoxicated students instead of following the policy of the Salt Lake City School District and calling the police. West High students held a walkout in support of Principal Ford today. Did Ford do the right thing? Rod takes your calls at 888-570-80106:05 pm: New York Times bestselling author Doug Wead joins Rod to discuss his forthcoming book “Inside Trump’s White House: The Real Story of His Presidency”6:20 pm: Tim Chapman, Executive Director for Heritage Action for America, joins the show to discuss the growing popularity of President Trump’s immigration policies6:35 pm: Todd Shepherd of the Washington Free Beacon joins Rod for a conversation about how money from California Democrats is pouring into Colorado to support an effort to give the state’s Electoral College votes to the winner of the national popular vote

Instructional coaching can be a big asset or a stressful experience for teachers and coaches.  In this episode we look at how to make instructional coaching work  for teachers and coaches Follow on Twitter: @larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork @MathCarrie @SydneyChaffee @CindyGarciaTX Carrie Johnson is a mathematics coach at Rose Park Elementary in Salt Lake City School District.  She began teaching in Salt Lake City School District in 2008 with a passion to support high levels of learning in urban Title One schools.  Carrie has a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from the University of Utah. Go Utes! Sydney Chaffee teaches 9th grade Humanities at Codman Academy in Boston, MA, and is the 2017 National Teacher of the Year.

What is the state-of-the-art in high school education? Principal Pam Pedersen joins Dirk and Jon to talk about the approach of and experience at her school, Innovations Early College High School. Innovations Early College High School, a choice school within the Salt Lake City School District, offers a progressive program designed to best facilitate successful preparation for and transition into college. Principal Pam Pedersen joins Dirk and Jon to talk about their philosophy, student experience, and teaching life and responsibilities. While technology plays a key role the biggest surprises have to do with their approach.   Memorable Quotes "There's a lot of different kinds of learning that can happen and the flex part of that means that students have some say in the time, space, pace, and place that they're doing their learning." "Instead of saying ‘I teach science’ they say ‘I have mentee students that I help through high school’. It's a very different mindset." "Let's design a way for you to get through this whole year of curriculum as fast as you want." "Some students we don't see very often because they're full time college students even though they're still in high school." "To use school within a school for kids who need to go faster and who are ready to just soar off into like college and be our leaders of tomorrow."   Mentioned in this episode Canvas LMS   Who You'll Hear Dirk Knemeyer, Social Futurist and Producer of Creative Next (@dknemeyer) Jonathan Follett, Writer, Electronic Musician, Emerging Tech Researcher and Producer of Creative Next (@jonfollett) Pam Pedersen, Principal of Innovations Early College High School   Join The Conversation Website & Newsletter: www.creativenext.org Twitter: @GoCreativeNext Facebook: /GoCreativeNext Instagram: @GoCreativeNext   Sponsors GoInvo, A design practice dedicated to innovation in healthcare whose clients are as varied as AstraZeneca, 3M Health Information Services, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. www.goinvo.com Design Museum Foundation, A new kind of museum, they believe design can change the world. They’re online, nomadic, and focused on making design accessible to everyone. Their mission: bring the transformative power of design everywhere. You can learn about their exhibitions, events, magazine, and more. www.designmuseumfoundation.org. BIF, As a purpose-driven firm, BIF is committed to bringing design strategy where it is needed most - health care, education, and public service to create value for our most vulnerable populations. www.bif.is

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown - Tuesday, December 19, 20174:20 pm: Sterling Burnett, a Senior Fellow with the Heartland Institute joins the show to discuss how climate change was removed from President Trump’s national security strategy4:35 pm: McKell Withers, retired superintendent at the Salt Lake City School District, now a member of the steering committee for Our Schools Now, joins the show to discuss his op-ed in the Salt Lake Tribune about what he calls a “disconnect” in Utah’s public education funding system6:05 pm: Scott Howell, a member of the board of directors for the Pioneer Park Coalition, joins the show to discuss the progress made by Operation Rio Grande, and a new multi-use field at Pioneer Park that the coalition is funding6:20 pm: Salt Lake County Mayor Ben McAdams joins the show to discuss a new partnership with UTA that will allow free fares on Friday this week to give people a chance to experience public transit6:35 pm: Stephen Gutowski of the Washington Free Beacon joins Rod to discuss the regular threats and harassment received by female gun activists

The same school where several of Disney's High School Musicals were filmed is about to be home to a new facility built just to help homeless teens. Washroom facilities at East High School will include showers, washers and dryers - and that's in addition to a food pantry already housed within the historic school. The hope is that by transforming two old locker rooms with new paint, donated clothes and more, they'll help kids facing homelessness get a hand up. KSL Newsradio's Mary Richards talks with East Principal Greg Maughan, school PTA co-chair Kris Barta and the Salt Lake City School District.