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Jase gives a rousing Jesus presentation to grade-school and college students. Joel Penton, founder and CEO of LifeWise Academy, a nonprofit that provides Bible education to public-school students during school hours, offers a plan to get Jesus back in schools. Since Christian values were removed from schools, generations have progressively suffered from higher rates of suicide, depression, and anxiety, and the guys ponder the ramifications of such a devastating decision. In this episode: Colossians 2, verses 15-19; John 19, verses 7-8; John 19 verses 12-13 “Unashamed” Episode 998 is sponsored by: http://helixsleep.com/unashamed — Save 25% on ALL mattress orders plus two FREE dream pillows OR a FREE bedding bundle with any Luxe or Elite mattress order. https://alpinegold.com — Get FREE shipping on orders over $200 with code UNASHAMED. https://getliverhelp.com/unashamed — Get a FREE bottle of Blood Sugar Formula when you try Liver Health Formula. https://philmerch.com — Get your “Unashamed” mugs, shirts, hats & hoodies! -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To open the program today, Bauerle talks about a story from Channels 2 and 7 in which tests of residential soil in the Delavan Grider neighborhood on Buffalo's east side found the presence of lead. Have you ever been exposed to lead, or have you received a letter from the city or county about potentially having lead in your pipes? To round out the show, Bauerle asks, what do you think we should be teaching our youth in schools nowadays, and, is the college degree even worth it anymore? Was it worth it for you?

Dave will be joined by Dr Gary Stidder, Dr Vicky Randall and Will Swaithes to discuss all things Physical Education. What is the role of PE in schools today, particularly in terms of the post-COVID educational world? How should the subject be taught and what should the ultimate outcome be for students studying PE at primary and high school level? Join Dave as he discusses this, and more, with some of the leading voices in the PE curriculum in England today.

What do you remember a teacher doing that wouldn't fly today? A new episode of "Random Facts" & What Life Skills Should be Taught in Schools Today?

The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) vigilantly enforces federal civil rights laws in schools and other recipients of Department of Education federal funding throughout the nation-resolving case investigations, publishing policy resources, and providing school and community technical assistance. In a recent report, OCR reported the highest volume of civil rights complaints in its history, receiving 19,201 complaints in 2023. And it shows no signs of slowing. Already in 2024, OCR has seen a 26% increase in complaints compared to this time last year. Rising partisan tensions, the Israel-Hamas war, and attacks on LGBTQ+ rights are some of the issues rising to the forefront--particularly in colleges and universities. Along with increasing caseloads, there have been persistent calls for increased funding for OCR from more than 90 civil rights groups. What work is being done to ensure all students have equal access to education?rnrnCatherine E. Lhamon is the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Education. She was nominated by President Barack Obama in June 2013, and was unanimously confirmed by Senate in August 2013. Until January 2021, she chaired the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, to which President Obama appointed her in 2016, and served as Legal Affairs Secretary to California Governor Gavin Newsom.

Kate Eberle Walker , CEO of Presence is our guest on leading an ed tech company in 2024 and the advantages of teletherapy for k12 districts

Kate Eberle Walker , CEO of Presence is our guest on leading an ed tech company in 2024 and the advantages of teletherapy for k12 districts

FAIR News Weekly | 5/22/24 Read these stories and more in last week's FAIR News and FAIR Weekly Roundup. Sign up to receive newsletters by email at⁠⁠ ⁠FairForAll.org/Join-Us⁠⁠⁠. FAIR News 05/17: https://news.fairforall.org/p/fair-news-why-brown-v-board-of-education FAIR Weekly Roundup 05/19: https://news.fairforall.org/p/weekly-roundup-1f8 The Foundation Against Intolerance & Racism (FAIR) is a nonpartisan organization dedicated to advancing civil rights and liberties for all Americans, and promoting a common culture based on fairness, understanding, and humanity. Follow us on social media! ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠: https://twitter.com/fairforall_org ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠: https://www.facebook.com/Foundation-Against-Intolerance-Racism-10417260496818 ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠: https://www.instagram.com/fairforall_org/ ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠: https://www.linkedin.com/company/foundation-against-intolerance-and-racism Podcast Narrated by Gabriel Ashton Brown. Music by Rebecca Nisco. Produced by the Foundation Against Intolerance & Racism

Join host Josh McKinney (@thejoshmckinney) as he judges everyone else's bjj rules while breaking down the Top 10 Craziest Unwritten Rules in BJJ School's today! Join⁠ ⁠ISAJJ PRO⁠⁠(April 1st Release of The Trinity of Guard Passing):  Join the⁠ Gi Gazette⁠ ⁠⁠Ask Questions/Suggest Topics⁠⁠ for the show FREE Copy of⁠ ⁠The 3 Lenses⁠⁠ Follow the show on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Check out the ISAJJ Youtube Channel⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/isuckatjiujitsushow/support

Lee Kraftchick continues his tour of books about math written for the non-mathematician like himself. We also can't let go of Gödel Escher Bach. Lee cites an opinion piece in the Washington Post, titled, "The Problem with Schools Today is Too Much Math," which gives a very narrow view of what math is. He counters it with a response (see theartofmathematicspodcast.com) and more books that demonstrate that math provides "pleasures which all the arts afford." He also discusses books about math and the real world and compilations of the broad range of mathematics. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-art-of-mathematics/message

In hour 2 of The Annie Frey Show, Ryan Wrecker fills in for Annie. Ryan and the crew start off the hour discussing Israel's Saturday Night Live equivalent ran a segment mocking woke anti-Semitic university students. Later, they talking about how teen boys are now using AI to make fake nudes of classmates. They wrap up the hour covering the story of another local teacher who's on administrative leave for being on OnlyFans.

The crisis is ongoing and our students are seeing the horrific videos of death and destruction in Gaza. To address this issue with care and provide some much needed perspective, we invited teacher extraordinaire and former AOTA Show guest Dr. Sawsan Jaber back on the show. The daughter of Palestinian refugees, Dr. Jaber is a National Board Certified teacher and one of the founders of the Arab American Education Network (AAEN). She'll help us explore the ongoing crisis through the lens of teaching and learning in American schools today. But first, Jeff and Manuel take a look at recent headlines in education including a collection of lawsuits against social media companies alleging that they've created overwhelming mental health needs among students, and an early look at whether ChatGPT may be useful in teaching students to find their voice as writers. → Get your Teach the Truth T-Shirt here! → View this episode on YouTube! AGENDA 0:00 - Welcome! 7:52 - States, schools unite to sue social media companies 20:05 - Can AI help teach students to write better? 34:15 - Dr. Sawsan Jaber on Palestine, Israel, and Schooling today 1:22:40 - Thankful for YOU! DO-NOW STORIES: State AGs sue Meta over mental health harms to youth How AI can teach kids to write, not just cheat SEMINAR: Dr. Jaber on IG Dr. Jaber in Twitter Get MORE All of the Above: - Website - Podcast on multiple platforms via Anchor - Podcast via Apple Podcast - Podcast via Spotify - Twitter - Facebook Page Theme Music by its tajonthabeat --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aota/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aota/support

Today is Friday, October 6. Here are some of the latest headlines from the Fargo, North Dakota area.  InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. For more news from throughout the day, visit InForum.com.

Name: Michael LubelfeldCurrent title: Superintendent of SchoolsCurrent Organisation: North Shore School District 112Michael Lubelfeld Ed.D. has served as a public school superintendent in Illinois since 2010. Prior to becoming a superintendent, he was an assistant superintendent, a middle school principal, a middle school associate principal, and a middle school social studies teacher. He currently serves as the superintendent of schools in the North Shore School District 112 in Highland Park, and Highwood, IL north of Chicago. The district contains 10 elementary schools with 4000 students. Lubelfeld earned his Doctor of Education in curriculum and instruction from Loyola University of Chicago, where his published dissertation was on Effective Instruction in Middle School Social Studies. He is also on the adjunct faculty at Loyola University and National Louis University in the Department of Educational Leadership.Mike was awarded the 2021 Administration and Supervision Distinguished Alumni Award from Loyola University of Chicago School of Education. Lubelfeld has presented on leadership topics around the state, nation, and world, and he is active in leadership development with state and national associations. He has led aspiring superintendent workshops in Illinois and across the nation. He can be found on Twitter at @mikelubelfeld, and he co-moderates #suptchat - the monthly superintendent educational chat on Twitter. He co-authored the 2017 Rowman & Littlefield book The Unlearning Leader: Leading for Tomorrow's Schools Today and the 2018 Rowman & Littlefield book Student Voice: From Invisible to Invaluable, and the 2021 Rowman & Littlefield book The Unfinished Leader: A School Leadership Framework for Growth & Development. His latest book, the Unfinished Teacher: Becoming the Next Version of Yourself will be out fall 2023. Mike and his wife Stephanie have two children and they live in suburban Chicago.Experienced award winning public school superintendent, published author, national speaker, and adjunct professor with a demonstrated history of working in the education industry. Skilled in K-12 Education, Policy, Writing, Speaking, Leading, Engagement,Social Media, Blended Learning, Literacy, Classroom Management, Lesson Planning, and Educational Technology. Strong education professional with a Doctorate in Curriculum & Instruction and an Educational Specialist Ed.S. focused in Educational Administration and Supervision. In 2020 became Associate with Educational Leadership Solutions https://Edls.info (executive searches, strategic planning, coaching & mentoring, data analytics & more).Michael Lubelfeld Ed.D. has served as a public school superintendent in Illino

The Dean's List with Host Dean Bowen – Public schools, once pillars of fostering critical thought, are undergoing a concerning transformation. Teachers are increasingly presenting divisive subjects like gender fluidity and critical race theory, sidelining true academic pursuit. The essence of teaching goodness, truth, beauty, and wonder is fading. With American academic rigor in peril, we must ask: Are we truly witnessing the deliberate...

In the first part of tis program, Jennifer Farrand and Cassandra Thornton from the Academy of St. Benedict the African talk about getting ready for the upcoming school year, and their annual First Responders BBQ. Then Rose Carbone, Senior Manager of Talent Acquisitions, talks about employment opportunities in Chicago's Catholic Schools.

We are excited to have SchoolAI as a sponsor for the Summer of AI Series on Transformative Principal. Please visit schoolai.com to save your teachers 10 hours per week. Richard Gerver is a sought-after speaker, bestselling author, and world-renowned thinker on human leadership and human transformation. His career began in education, first as a teacher and then as a school principal, when he turned the fortunes of a failing school and its pupils around in just two years. Since the success of his first book, focusing on his experience in frontline education, Richard has devoted himself to advancing society's thinking on learning, change, and how best to realize our full potential.He has worked with an extraordinary range of people, from elite athletes to former US President Barack Obama. Named UK Business Speaker of the Year three times, Richard has been invited to speak on the world's biggest stages, including TED, the RSA,, and the BBC.Today, it's our pleasure to welcome Richard to The Authority for an enlightening discussion based on his international bestseller, Change: Learn to Love It, Learn to Lead It.Richard and Ross discuss:Questions: What is change and what makes it meaningful. How the pandemic necessitated change and changed Gen-Z's perspective on the inevitability of change.  “We are living in the first age where we no longer determine the rate of change.” How Richard navigated the change from teacher to three-time UK Business Speaker of the Year.  Overcoming the fear of change caused by “imagined consequences.” What the innovation of “Total Football” shows us about embracing change.  Is loving and embracing change necessary for leading it? Fear of the unknown and how authority figures will react to our own efforts at change.  Overcoming artificial complexity and self-constructed barriers.  CQ — the Curiosity Quotient.  Richard's next endeavours.  Find Change, Simple Thinking, Creating Tomorrow's Schools Today, and all of Richard's other books and work at www.richardgerver.com     Find Richard's LinkedIn Learning courses, Overcoming Complexity and Developing Mental Toughness for Leadership, here.Subscribe to The Authority to get more deep-dive interviews with education authors. It's available wherever you get your podcasts. Visit https://bepodcast.network to learn more about the Be Podcast Network for educators.About today's guestRichard Gerver is a sought-after speaker, bestselling author, and world-renowned thinker. His career began in education, first as a teacher and then as a school principal, when he turned the fortunes of a failing school and its pupils around in just two years.Since the success of his first book, focusing on his experience in frontline education, Richard has devoted himself to advancing society's thinking on learning, change, and how best to realize our full potential. He has since written several books on leadership and innovation, including the bestsellers Change and Simple ThinkingNow regarded as one of the world's leading thinkers on human leadership and organizational transformation, Richard has worked with an extraordinary range of people, from elite athletes to former US President Barack Obama. Named UK Business Speaker of the Year three times, Richard has been invited to speak on the world's most recognized stages, including TED, the RSA, and the BBC.With his unique insight into our development from infants to adults, Richard helps us understand the nature of our personal and professional responses to risk, change, creativity, and development. His ability to connect experiences across many, often seemingly different, environments helps individuals' companies and organizations expand their thinking and their perception of their own potential.Follow Richard on Twitter @richardgerver and on LinkedIn. About the hostRoss Romano is a co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and CEO of September Strategies, a consulting firm that helps organizations and high-performing leaders in the K-12 education industry communicate their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. Connect on Twitter @RossBRomano or LinkedIn SponsorsSave your teachers hours per week with SchoolAI. It's not just a tool, it's a partner in the classroom. With school AI teachers can plan courses in minutes. Get realtime learning data and provide one-on-one tutor tutoring. Plus it's free for teachers. Go to SchoolAI.com/tpWe're so grateful to our sponsor AI Coach by Edthena. AI Coach enables your teachers to go through coaching cycles based on their own needs. The virtual coach guides teachers to reflect on their teaching, set a goal, and create an action plan… all based on gathering classroom evidence. It gives support between PD days  and other coaching cycles.Get a free trial for your teachers here.

Today, we spotlight Misa Sato, an award-winning assistant principal who recently earned the prestigious NASSP Assistant Principal of the Year title. Serving at Reagan High School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Misa has made a profound impact through her dynamic approach to educational leadership. Under her guidance, the school has not only seen significant growth in its International Baccalaureate (IB) Career Program but also received numerous awards for student achievement. In this episode, Misa shares her journey, discussing her proudest accomplishments, her experiences of implementing and expanding the IB Career-Related Program, and how she's fostered the critical connection between students, parents, and the wider community. This episode is a must-listen for those looking for inspiration on how to be a great assistant principal and seeking practical advice on successfully navigating the challenges of school leadership. So, tune in to explore Misa's remarkable story, and don't miss her nuggets of wisdom that could help you make a meaningful difference in your role as an assistant principal. Remember, you're just a podcast away from becoming an even better leader! Transcript and Show Notes: https://www.coolcatteacher.com/e806 Show Sponsor: Research Quest Are you looking for engaging NGSS-aligned science lessons designed to improve critical thinking in your middle school students? Now is the time to sign up for Research Quest from the Natural History Museum of Utah. Designed by teachers for teachers, these online investigations are lead by museum scientists and use the museum's incredible collections to create engaging learning experiences that are fun for your students and easy to implement! Check out Research Quest today at www.coolcatteacher.com/researchquest.

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Dr. Gary Davison is a successful high school administrator and K-12 teacher. In his 33 years of service to students, he has developed dozens of young leaders into executive-level positions within the field of education. His proteges are leading schools and school systems all over the country. In this episode, Tim and Gary discuss the lessons he's learned and some […]

Dr. Andrew White directs the Advanced Management and Leadership Programme at Oxford University's Said Business School, is an accredited business coach and leads academic research on leadership and transformation. In his position as Senior Fellow in Management Practice, his academic research focusses on transformational leadership. More specifically, what it means to lead successfully in today's world, given the risks and opportunities that leaders face. This research is demonstrated in articles that he has written in publications such as Harvard Business Review, and via his podcast series and LinkedIn Newsletter, entitled Leadership2050. His previous academic positions at Said Business School include Associate Dean of External Relations and Associate Dean for Executive Education and Corporate Relations. As a business coach, he works with 80 global leaders every year, guiding them on how they can transcend the modern challenges of delivering sustainable high performance. His top accreditations include the qualification of Professional Executive Coach from the Association of Coaching, having trained with Meyler Campbell, one of the world's most prestigious executive coach training organisations. His private coaching company Transcend.Space has worked with senior executives at Unilever and Gulf International Bank. He is also a certified meditation teacher and has developed a toolkit of meditations tailored to the different situations leaders face. Andrew, 47, lives in Oxfordshire with his wife, a palliative care doctor, and two adult daughters. Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejondwoskinexperience/ Website: https://jondwoskin.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: jon@jondwoskin.com Get Jon's Book: The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big!   Connect with Dr. Andrew White: Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrAndrewWhite LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-andrew-white/

School across the Archdiocese of Chicago to will participate in the 45th Annual African American Heritage prayer service on Feb. 24 at Holy Name Cathedral. The prayer service will honor African American heritage, culture, community and contributions to the Catholic Church. Six people – two of them students - will receive awards.

Dr. Tom Curran interviews Devin O'Donnell, Editor at Classis and Director of Parent Education at The Oaks Classical Christian Academy, to assess the modern education system and discuss the growing "new" trend toward an "old" Classical Christian model. Order your copy of O'Donnell's book: The Age of Martha: A Call to Contemplative Learning in a Frenzied Culture.

Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi. Segment I: St. Damian School Hosted a Culture Fair. Guests: Jennifer Jermano Miller, Gail Werr. Segment II: St. Procopius School Wins National Spanish Spelling Bee. Guests: Dr. Robert Bassett Jr., Ana Gonzalez

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We are speaking to Dr. Brett Worly about sexual medicine education in OBGYN residencies. Dr. Worley is the first author of a large resident physician survey paper. He explains why education in sexual medicine is necessary for providers. Also, he shows the extent of sexual medicine education and comfort level with sexual health clinical evaluations of OBGYN residents. He explains barriers to this Education and ways of overcoming these issues in order to help women with their sexual concerns.Articles discussed can be found herehttps://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1WxBt8__op-rWROO2oScXFfxxcLZbOwU9Contact Information:Dr. Brett Worly 614-293-3069To comment or inquire about today's discussion go to:ohiosexualhealthcollaborative@gmail.com

Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi. St. Nicholas Cathedral School Continues to Help Ukrainian Families St. Nicholas Cathedral School has helped Ukrainian families feel at home since they opened. Since the war in Ukraine began last year, the school has welcomed refugee students and their families. The school has held vigils, distributed signs in support of Ukraine, held fundraisers and continues to seek where they may assist. Currently, St. Nicholas Cathedral School has 65 refugee students with children enrolling weekly. Guest: Anna Cirilli, Principal of St. Nicholas Cathedral School

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The faculty and staff of Queen of the Rosary are committed to making the 2022-23 school year memorable. The school continues to build their community with various activities. Most families attended a Meet the Teacher night in August. Their popular Parent's Volleyball Night was competitive. Teachers and staff attended trainings and enjoyed a retreat. This week, students from Queen of the Rosary will have completed their first month of learning. Guests: Kathy McGinn, Principal of Queen of the Rosary School Rolando “RJ” Gomez, Parent and School Board President

In the 7a hour, Ryan, Aaron, and Katie discuss a few incidents at schools across Tampa Bay and Florida. Plus, Chris Trenkman with today's top stories, Aaron's sports update, former State & Federal Prosecutor David Weinstein on the Mar-a-Lago search warrant affidavit developments, and Katie's trending stories.

Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi. Segment I: Catholic Identity Justice Micro Credential Program. Guests: Dr. Donna Kiel; Dr. Molly Cinnamon. Segment II: New Directors of Inclusive Education and Federal Funds. Guests: Amy Lindel; Michelle Walthers

Hosted by Vince Gerasole. Segment I: St. Symphorosa Student Illustrates a Children's Book. Guests: Kathy Berry, Joseph P. Segment II: National History Finalist is Student from St. Luke School. Guests: Andrew DiMarco, James Bratager, Ryann D.,

Megan Sweet is an expert in leading community-driven education transformation in high-need schools and districts. With more than 25 years of experience in education, and 15 years directly leading changes in schools, districts, and statewide in California, She knows that education is the most important lever we have for creating a more equitable society. The Kingdom Investor | PodcastTake your generosity to the next level, impact more lives and build a godly legacy! Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show

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Steve and Cat discuss the state of education today. Cocktail of the Week is the The Bees Knees.

For 100 years, St. Jerome School has been a pillar of the community. St. Jerome School continues to help their community flourish and help those in need. Throughout the school year, they have held various fundraisers and collections. The school community is looking forward to celebrating their 100 years in October. Guests: Mary Hyland and Will Babich.

The Illinois Principals Association recently named Principal Meg Bigane of St. Giles School as the Middle School Principal of the Year for the West Cook Region. She is now a finalist for the state-level award. Principal Bigane's application stood out for her focus on students and the strong relations with the school community. Guest: Meg Bigane

Saint Pope John Paul II School was looking for a program that would be of interest for middle school students. The school fundraised while they found the right program for their students. The school created an esports program that students wanted to join and a syllabus parents supported. Esports is a form of competition that is facilitated through computer gaming and is one of the fastest growing sports. Guest: Philip Cahill

On Today’s Show: Do these parents have valid reasons to be mad at their kids’ schools today? Kramer is given the worst seat on his flight! TBT Like, subscribe, and tell a friend!

On today's episode, Misty and I are joined by Dr. Nick Polyak, proud superintendent of Leyden High School District in Illinois, author, and  leader of #SuptChat on Twitter.  Nick shares with us his hopes for his community, what he wants his legacy to be, and advice he has for aspiring school leaders. Hint, you don't have to have all the answers today. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did. About NickDr. Nick Polyak serves as the Superintendent for Leyden Community High School District #212.  The district contains two comprehensive high schools with 3,500 students from Franklin Park, Melrose Park, Northlake, River Grove, Rosemont, Schiller Park, and Unincorporated Leyden Township.  Nick is married with 4 children and they reside in suburban Chicago.Nick earned a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) degree in Educational Leadership and Supervision from Loyola University Chicago where he received the Phi Delta Kappa Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award.  He holds a Master of Arts Degree and Chief School Business Officer (CSBO) license from Governors State University.  Dr. Polyak's undergraduate work was at Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mathematics and Secondary Education.Nick is proud to lead an award winning school district. Over the past seven years at Leyden, the district has received many honors.  They were named the 2014 National Advanced Placement District of the Year by the College Board.  In addition, the district has welcomed thousands of visitors to learn about teaching and learning in a 1:1 environment.  Leyden has been recognized with two Magna Awards from the National School Board Association (NSBA) and a Digital Content and Curriculum Award.  Both Leyden High Schools have been named Illinois Democracy Schools.  Leyden has also been named to the listing of the Top 100 Workplaces by the Chicago Tribune four different times.Dr. Polyak believes strongly in community involvement.  He is the Past-President of two different Chambers of Commerce; served four years as a School Board Member in Manhattan School District 114; coached youth sports, and has been involved in a variety of other community groups and charitable efforts.  Nick completed the Illinois Association of School Administrators (IASA) School for Advanced Leadership in 2014 and the American Association of School Administrators (AASA) National Superintendent Certification Program in 2016.Nick is a co-moderator of #suptchat, the international Twitter Chat for Superintendents.  He has co-authored three books: The Unlearning Leader: Leading for Tomorrow's Schools Today,  Student Voice: From Invisible to Invaluable, and The Unfinished Leader: A Leadership Framework for Growth and Development.  Nick facilitates the AASA Transformational Leadership Consortium, the IASA Aspiring Superintendents Academy, and the AASA Blended Aspiring Superintendents Academy.  He can be followed at @npolyak._______Don't forget to subscribe to The Vartek Podcast on Spotify, Apple podcasts, or your favorite podcast platform. If you've got feedback or an idea for an episode, send us a note to info@vartek.com. Visit us on social:Twitter - @VartekPodcastLinkedIn - Vartek ServicesYouTube - Vartek Services, Inc.

Alex Johnson, Athletic Director at Prescott Junior High (Modesto, CA), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss what a P.E. class should look like today, how to encourage students to be excited about physical education, and why the class should be a priority.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nina Rees, President and CEO of the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools joins Corey DeAngelis and Matthew Nielsen to discuss what's going on in America with charter schools today. Find EFI online at EFInstitute.org, @EF_Institute on twitter, and Educational Freedom Institute on Facebook and other social platforms.

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Basketball coaches from St. Luke School (River Forest), St. Giles School (Oak Park) and St. Mary's School (Riverside) noticed the talent of their athletes. They brought together five of their players who normally compete against each other to form a new team that they named Team Fierce. Friendships were created on the basketball court as they practiced and they competed in the JR NBA 3on3 regional tournament last month at Navy Pier and won! They now advance to nationals being held in Indianapolis on April 4. Dr. Jim Rigg, Superintendent of Catholic Schools, and Fr. Greg Sakowicz, Rector of Holy Name Cathedral, spent some time talking with Gia and Cammie, two of the members of Team Fierce.

The 42nd Annual African American Heritage Prayer Service was held in late February. Awards were distributed to a clergy member, a lay person, two educators and two students. The high school student who was honored was Senite Barih from Loyola Academy. She is president of the African American Youth Group, a member of student council, a member of the LA Way, Kairos retreat leader and cantor and worship leader during school masses. Her compassion, grace, love and hope is evident to all that meet her. Dr. Jim Rigg, Superintendent of Catholics Schools, and Fr. Greg Sakowicz, Rector of Holy Name Cathedral, spent time getting to know Senite along with Mike Greg, campus minister at Loyola Academy.