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What makes someone the firefighter everyone wants to work with?In this episode, Matt and Doug play "Finish the Sentence" and let the conversation take over. From firehouse culture and leadership to rookie mistakes, truck company operations, cooking at the station, and even dream jobs outside the fire service, this episode is packed with laughs and real conversations from two firefighters who have lived it.Along the way, they also discuss:- Why adaptability is one of the most important firefighter traits.- The quickest ways to lose respect in the firehouse.- What separates great rookies from average ones.- Why the kitchen table is still the heart of every station.- The best types of fires to respond to (and why).- Truck company expectations and interior firefighter mindset.- Firehouse traditions worth keeping—and a few worth questioning.- SAFRE Expo updates and what to expect from The Cool Fireman Podcast booth.- Patreon, Burn Box, FD Collectors Club, Unkie's Seasoning, and more.They also answer listener comments from Spotify and TikTok, including a discussion about fire department spending and one firefighter's journey into the profession.Whether you're a rookie, seasoned firefighter, volunteer, officer, or simply love the fire service, this episode has something for everyone.

In Episode 213 of the Equipping ELLs podcast, Beth Vaucher goes deep on the one scaffold that makes almost every speaking and writing activity she has ever shared actually work: sentence frames. Most ELL teachers use them in some form, but there is a significant gap between having frames in a classroom and using them intentionally — knowing how to write them, how to differentiate them by level, and how to phase them out so they produce real language acquisition rather than just getting students through an activity.Beth opens by clarifying something most teachers have never had clearly defined for them: the difference between a sentence frame, a sentence starter, and a word bank. A sentence frame provides grammatical structure and key academic language with the content left for the student to fill in. A sentence starter gives only the opening. A word bank gives vocabulary without structure. All three have their place — but sentence frames are the most powerful scaffold for students who have ideas but not yet the language to express them in academic English. They are also, Beth notes, no-prep — one of the most immediately deployable tools in any ELL teacher's toolkit.The research connection is direct and well-grounded. Krashen's i-plus-one principle — comprehensible output just one step beyond the student's current level — is exactly what a well-designed sentence frame provides. Without the frame, a task may be so far above a student's production level that they shut down. With it, the brain engages and acquisition begins. The affective filter connection matters equally: when students know they have a language structure ready, anxiety drops and acquisition accelerates.The episode's most important insight is about language functions — and why sentence frames tied to language functions are worth ten vocabulary lists. Beth draws on Jim Cummins' BICS and CALP research to explain that conversational language cannot carry the academic demands students face every day. What they need is not more vocabulary but the ability to use language for specific purposes: explaining, comparing, justifying, evaluating, predicting. When a sentence frame is tied to one of these functions, students are not just filling in blanks — they are practicing an academic language move that internalizes over time until the frame is no longer needed.Beth then covers what makes a strong frame versus a weak one — tied to a function, using lesson vocabulary, slightly beyond what the student can produce independently — and walks through a detailed example of differentiating the same frame across four language levels for a single task: explaining a character's decision in a text. Same prompt. Same learning objective. Four different entry points, each one matched to a specific language stage.She addresses frames across all three domains: in speaking they reduce cognitive load so students can focus on the idea rather than the language structure; in writing they provide a model that students eventually internalize and produce independently; in reading they scaffold comprehension responses so students can show what they actually understood. She closes with the phase-out progression — complete frame to partial frame to prompt word to nothing — and a practical week-by-week picture of what consistent sentence frame use looks like in a real classroom, including the honest warning that the first weeks will be messy and students will push back, and the encouragement to push through.FREE RESOURCE: Comment the word FRAMES on the Episode 213 post at @EquippingELLs on Instagram for the free scaffolded language frame templates — organized by language function and editable for any content area or grade level.

Today we're doing something a little different. Welcome to Finish The Sentence: Miami Dolphins Training Camp Edition! We've put together 10 Finish The Sentence statements surrounding the biggest Miami Dolphins storylines heading into training camp. From Malik Willis and the offensive line to the rookie class, roster battles, and breakout candidates, we're giving our take on each one. Some answers might surprise you. Others might start a debate. How would YOU finish each sentence? Let us know in the comments! If you enjoy Miami Dolphins news, Dolphins training camp coverage, roster analysis, player breakdowns, NFL Draft coverage, live discussions, and year-round Dolphins content, you've come to the right place.

I had sixty-thousand words then I had twenty-thousand, and I still did not have a book. This Thursday's episode is about how I finally learned the difference, and it's the most useful thing I know about the work.The manuscript had frameworks. It had seven tidy maps. It had the warm, encouraging, here-are-your-steps voice I'd spent years building. And every time I read it start to finish, something was wrong and I couldn't name it. That's not writer's block. It's quieter and worse: the slow realization that a pile of genuinely good material is not a book. In Vivian Gornick's terms, I had a situation. I didn't have a story.The way out came from Hemingway, broke and young in a cold Paris garret, who when he couldn't get started would tell himself, “Write the truest sentence that you know.” Just one. But here's the part everyone skips: he also cut to it. Whenever he caught himself writing elaborately, presenting something, he'd throw that ornament away, what he called the scrollwork, and start from the first true simple sentence. The truest sentence isn't something you add. It's what's left when you cut the performance off.So I went hunting through my thirty-seven thousand words for the one place I'd stopped performing and actually said the thing. Then I found the sentence. Everything that served it stayed. All seven maps, the whole coaching voice blog posts, went over the side as ballast, and the book finally floated—well, it's floating.You're allowed to not know your true sentence yet. You almost never do going in. You write the messy draft precisely to find the one true thing hiding in it. You're allowed to have a pile that isn't a book yet, that's just the middle, everyone's middle looks like a pile. And you're allowed to cut what you love. In fact you have to.Listen above. Then, if you want, reply and tell me the one true sentence your project is really about, or the one you suspect you've been avoiding.“The truest sentence isn't something you add to your draft. It's what's left when you cut the performance off.”The Difficulty lands Mondays, Thursdays (the working writer), and sometimes Fridays and sometimes Saturdays (from the workshop). If this named something you've been circling, subscribe, and forward it to someone with a pile that's trying to become a book. More at chadprevost.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chadprevost.substack.com

World news in 7 minutes. Friday 17th July 2026.Today : Ukraine politics. EU drone deal. Germany Uber takeover. Turkiye anniversary. Italy bridge sentence. Kenya Del Monte deaths. Algeria wildfires. Myanmar shipwrecks. New Zealand bird flu. Venezuela talks. US-Brazil tariffs. Expensive T-Rex.SEND7 is supported by our amazing listeners like you.Our supporters get access to the transcripts and vocabulary list written by us every day.Our supporters get access to an English worksheet made by us once per week.Our supporters get access to our weekly news quiz made by us once per week.We give 10% of our profit to Effective Altruism charities. You can become a supporter at send7.org/supportWith Stephen DevincenziContact us at podcast@send7.org or send an audio message at speakpipe.com/send7Please leave a rating on Apple podcasts or Spotify.We don't use AI! Every word is written and recorded by us! We do not consent to the podcast being used to train AI.Since 2020, SEND7 (Simple English News Daily in 7 minutes) has been telling the most important world news stories in intermediate English. Every day, listen to the most important stories from every part of the world in slow, clear English. Whether you are an intermediate learner trying to improve your advanced, technical and business English, or if you are a native speaker who just wants to hear a summary of world news as fast as possible, join Stephen Devincenzi, Juliet Martin and Ben Mallett every morning. Transcripts, vocabulary lists, worksheets and our weekly world news quiz are available for our amazing supporters at send7.org. Simple English News Daily is the perfect way to start your day, by practising your listening skills and understanding complicated daily news in a simple way. It is also highly valuable for IELTS and TOEFL students. Students, teachers, TEFL teachers, and people with English as a second language, tell us that they use SEND7 because they can learn English through hard topics, but simple grammar. We believe that the best way to improve your spoken English is to immerse yourself in real-life content, such as what our podcast provides. SEND7 covers all news including politics, business, natural events and human rights. Whether it is happening in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Americas or Oceania, you will hear it on SEND7, and you will understand it.Get your daily news and improve your English listening in the time it takes to make a coffee.For more information visit send7.org/contact or send an email to podcast@send7.org

Federal prosecutors urged Judge Alison Nathan to impose the maximum sentence available under the applicable federal guidelines against Ghislaine Maxwell, arguing that a prison term of between 30 and 55 years was justified by the seriousness and duration of her crimes. They described Maxwell as an essential participant in Jeffrey Epstein's abuse of underage girls, not a passive companion who was manipulated into helping him. Prosecutors said she identified vulnerable girls, gained their trust, normalized Epstein's behavior and, in some cases, directly participated in the sexual abuse. They emphasized that the victims were as young as 14 and that Maxwell used her sophistication, privilege and access to help Epstein maintain a system of exploitation over many years.The government also argued that Maxwell had shown no genuine remorse and continued attempting to minimize her conduct by portraying herself as another victim of Epstein and blaming her upbringing, her father and the conditions of her confinement. Prosecutors rejected those explanations, maintaining that Maxwell was an educated, financially secure adult who repeatedly made deliberate choices to facilitate and participate in the abuse. They asked the court to deliver a sentence severe enough to reflect the lasting damage inflicted on the survivors, punish Maxwell for her central role and deter others from assisting powerful sexual predators. Judge Nathan ultimately sentenced Maxwell to 20 years in federal prison, less than the guideline sentence prosecutors sought but still one of the most substantial punishments imposed on a central figure in Epstein's criminal operation.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

HOUR 2: They've served their sentence, but they don't play well in society. Can they be institutionalized? full 2155 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0000 QS8dDs1kjF7rxO0UsoI5Vwc8CpQbQFfM news The Dana & Parks Podcast news HOUR 2: They've served their sentence, but they don't play well in society. Can they be institutionalized? You wanted it... Now here it is! Listen to each hour of the Dana & Parks Show whenever and wherever you want! © 2025 Audacy, Inc. News

Wondering how to speak confidently and clearly? You may only be 4 steps away! We're talking about the 4-step roadmap to transform any sentence into speech that is compelling, dynamic, and expressive. This will review the sounds native speakers use when they speak in English (without even realizing so) so you can start sounding like them.Welcome to For Word, the platform dedicated to guiding you towards better spoken performance. We're constantly looking at techniques to add more vocal variety to how we talk by incorporating more softness and firmness to our, furrowing eyebrows, smiling, raising and lowering pitches, adding pauses in order to convey frustration, sadness, joy and nervousness, and considering how to add more breath to everything we say. Let's see how these elements of contrast and body language can lead to richer expression.Get a free podcast/mp3/audio version: https://open.spotify.com/show/7f77KK0bWJ8ohC3QWDDwVYIn this video, we're especially paying attention to our head position to see how the location we look towards immediately changes the quality of the voice we use-and how sometimes looking down might be the best option for what we need to say, and other times looking up could be the perfect fit.#performance #poetry #speaking

In this episode, we finish talking about what passes for true crime these days and legislative accusations.https://digitalcommons.wcl.american.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1119&context=tmaThis podcast was made possible by www.labrottiecreations.com Check out their merchandise and specifically their fun pop pet art custom pieces made from photos of your very own pets. Use the promo code CRIMEXS for 20% off a fun, brightly colored, happy piece of art of your own pet at their site.Music in this episode was licensed for True Crime XS. Our theme song is No Scars from slip.fmYou can reach us at our website truecrimexs.com and you can leave us a voice message at 252-365-5593. Find us most anywhere with @truecrimexsThanks for listening. Please like and subscribe if you want to hear more and you can come over to patreon.com/truecrimexs and check out what we've got going on there if you'd like to donate to fund future True Crime XS road trip investigations and FOIA requests. We also have some merchandise up at Teepublic http://tee.pub/lic/mZUXW1MOYxMSources:www.namus.govwww.thecharleyproject.comwww.newspapers.comFindlaw.comVarious News Sources Mentioned by NameAd Information:New Era Caps: https://zen.ai/dWeCYLHxxANOaZ6NcKocEwLiquid IV: Link: https://zen.ai/45lYmDnWl1Z3cR66LBX5mAZencastr: Link: https://zen.ai/SFkD99OGWGNz_plc2c_Yaw

In Episode 212 of the Equipping ELLs podcast, Beth Vaucher opens the practical application series with the domain she believes has the single biggest impact on language acquisition — and the one most ELL classrooms are still not doing enough of. Not speaking in general. Not asking a question and hoping someone answers. Structured, intentional, daily speaking practice designed to work for every student at every language level in the room.Beth opens with something every ELL teacher will recognize — the moment you build speaking time into a lesson, give students a prompt, say "talk to your partner," and watch higher-level students carry the conversation while lower-level students nod along or wait for it to be over. She names the actual problem clearly: it was not the speaking practice that failed. It was the structure. And she lays down the foundational principle that runs through the entire episode: structure is not a limitation on speaking. It is the condition for speaking.For ELL students at Stages 1 through 3, the reason they do not speak is almost never that they have nothing to say. It is that they do not yet have the language to say it. Sentence frames, conversation cards, and talk moves give students the bridge from their idea to the English words to express it. That bridge — not the idea itself — is what structured speaking activities provide.Beth walks through five activities in depth. Sentence frame partner talk is the most versatile entry point — a four-step protocol that takes three to four minutes, can be used at any point in a lesson, and reaches every level through tiered frames. Beth adds two specific techniques that dramatically increase quality: whisper time before partner time, and deliberately varying partners rather than defaulting to whoever is sitting nearby.Think-pair-share with the ELL upgrade goes beyond the standard protocol by adding a sentence starter for the share-out — "My partner said blank and I agreed because" or "My partner said blank and I had a different idea because." This elevates the linguistic demand from repetition to paraphrasing and synthesizing, which is some of the most important academic language development possible.Numbered Heads Together — a Kagan cooperative learning structure — solves the accountability problem in partner and group talk. Every student gets a number, every student must be ready to share, and the discussion within the group prepares ELL students to share out with confidence rather than being cold-called. Paired with a share-out sentence frame it gives lower-level students the exact structure they need to participate in front of the class.Academic conversation cards shift speaking from answering questions to genuinely engaging with another person's ideas — building on, respectfully disagreeing, asking for clarification. Beth identifies this as one of the most overlooked and most important language functions for academic language development, noting that even adult learners need explicit structures to do this well.The five-minute daily speaking routine is Beth's highest-impact recommendation — not a specific activity but a consistent daily structure that starts every session the same way. A picture prompt on the board, a sentence frame, thirty seconds of whisper time, partner talk, and a brief share-out. Members of Equipping ELLs consistently report this routine as one of the biggest drivers of language growth because consistency compounds over time. Routine beats variety for language acquisition.FREE CHALLENGE: equippingells.com/challenge or DM CHALLENGE to @EquippingELLs. Includes speaking activity templates and over $100 in free resources.

Ep 285 Peacewarts: Resonant Charms 101 - The Architecture of a Sentence (Class 4) In class 4, we analyze the "Pronoun Blueprint" and the internal structure of speech to understand how sentences can either bridge divides or ignite factions. We compare the distributive responsibility found in Lincoln's Second Inaugural and Nelson Mandela's 1994 inaugural address. We also introduce the Metaphor Temperature Test as a tool for identifying and cooling high-conflict rhetoric. Homework: Look up the final paragraph of Lincoln's Second Inaugural (1865) and a short passage from Mandela's Inaugural (1994). Write down one question about any of this episode's topics. If you don't have a question, write 'no question.' Optional: Review your last three emails or texts during a disagreement. Apply the Metaphor Temperature Test and rewrite one sentence to change its temperature. If you'd like to read more on this subject, some book suggestions are Lincoln at Gettysburg: The Words that Remade America by Garry Wills, a brilliant masterclass on sentence architecture and structural balance that demonstrates how deliberate rhetoric can reshape a fractured national identity, and Long Walk to Freedom by Nelson Mandela, which provides the essential global perspective on using balanced, inclusive language to distribute social responsibility and systematically mend a divided nation. Learning Topics: The Pronoun Blueprint (we/our vs. you/they); Distributed responsibility in leadership; Lincoln and Mandela as case studies; The Metaphor Temperature Test; Parallel structure as a de-escalation tool. Join the Community / Get the Books:AvisKalfsbeek.com Podcast Music: Javier Peke Rodriguez “I am late, madame Curie”https://open.spotify.com/artist/3QuyqfXEKzrpUl6b12I3KW

Can you think of a time when you’ve had to say no or struggled to say no? Who have you had to say no to? How do you feel when you have to say? These situations are boundary testers and using “No” is a way for us to outline our rules of interaction. In this throwback episode, Terri and Dom offer us ways to say "No" within real-life situations, including instances in which they were successful, someone was clear with them on a boundary, and times when they struggled with saying "No." If you want to stand up for yourself in those uncomfortable moments, practice in the mirror, in the shower, in the car and remember... “No." It’s a complete sentence. I said what I said and it does not require justification or explanation. Quote of the Day: "Daring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves even when we risk disappointing others." – Brené Brown Resources: 20 Ways to Say NO- How to Say No And Why You Should Say It More 49 Ways To Say No To Anyone (When You Don’t Want To Be A Jerk)Therapy for Black GirlsPsychology Today Where to find us: Twitter: @HERspacepodcast Instagram: @herspacepodcast Facebook: @herspacepodcast Website: herspacepodcast.com Email: herspacepodcast@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hannah Dugan, the former Wisconsin judge, will not face jail time for obstruction – just a $5,000 fine. The Sekulow team discusses former Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan's helping an illegal immigrant escape ICE agents at her courthouse, the Trump Administration's efforts to stop illegal immigration, the ACLJ's legal work to demand records surrounding a noncitizen voting registry in Cheverly, Maryland – and much more.

The U.S. Supreme Court will review -- and possibly take up -- a court case from here in Utah. The topic of this case is whether or not it's legal for the court to sentence a minor to life in prison without parole. You may not know this, but it's already not legal to sentence a minor to death. But the question here is whether a life sentence for a minor is in the same vein. The Utah Supreme Court ruled on behalf of the defendant, but the Utah Attorney General is appealing that decision. KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas shares his thoughts on the appeal and explains the law as it currently stands.

In the second hour of the broadcast, host Heidi Harris continues the conversation on former Sheriff Chuck Wright's 41-month federal sentence, featuring a call from a listener discussing chronic pain management and addiction. The program then transitions to state politics as South Carolina Representative Josiah Magnuson breaks down recent state agency consolidations and administrative layoffs designed to eliminate redundant, unfilled positions and improve fiscal efficiency for taxpayers. Finally, Harris announces a local $212,000 Palmetto Cash 5 lottery winner in Greenville before closing the hour with a highly skeptical analysis of sudden public claims regarding U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell's recovery and health status.

Host Heidi Harris, filling in for The Charlie James Show, discusses the federal sentencing of former South Carolina Sheriff Chuck Wright to 41 months in prison. Wright, who served as sheriff for over twenty years, pleaded guilty to charges including wire fraud conspiracy and conspiracy to commit theft from programs receiving federal funds. Harris explains that Wright abused his authority by coercing employees for pain pills and taking medications from individuals recovering from surgeries. The broadcast features call-in segments, including a discussion with an 80-year-old caller named Melvin, who shares his own severe history of chronic pain and back injuries while noting that he managed to avoid long-term addiction to oxycodone. The conversation addresses accountability, the public's loss of trust, and the complexity of addiction versus personal responsibility.

Host Heidi Harris leads a radio discussion centered on the federal sentencing of former Sheriff Chuck Wright to 41 months in prison after he pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including wire fraud conspiracy and obtaining controlled substances. Harris debates whether the sentence is fair, highlighting the public trust he violated despite his twenty years of service to the community. A caller named Vinnie from Boiling Springs provides context on the nature of addiction to opioids, explaining the physiological mechanism of tolerance and the challenges faced by individuals, including professionals like lawyers and police officers, who find themselves caught in a cycle of dependency.

Host Heidi Harris and a caller named Charles discuss the 41-month prison sentence of former Sheriff Chuck Wright. Harris reflects on Wright's twenty years of community service balanced against his criminal actions, noting that attorney Trey Gowdy represented him. The conversation shifts to the broader issues of PTSD, addiction, and alcoholism among military and law enforcement personnel, with both Harris and Charles sharing personal observations and experiences regarding pain medication tolerance, addiction vs. medical necessity, and the challenges of managing chronic pain.

Ep 283 Peacewarts: Resonant Charms - The Doorway Sentence (Class 2) In class 2, Avis Kalfsbeek explores the concept of the doorway sentence as a tool for lowering defensiveness and inviting participation. We examine the difference between a harsh start-up and a soft start-up, drawing on the family therapy work of Virginia Satir and John Gottman. By looking at Māori hui protocols and the labor organizing of Dolores Huerta, we discuss how honor-preserving openings and curiosity-based language can turn a deadlock into a dialogue. Homework: Look up the term soft start-up as defined by psychologist John Gottman and find one example of how a harsh start-up affects the likelihood of a conflict being resolved. Write down one question about any of this episode's topics. If you don't have a question, write no question. Optional: Identify a difficult conversation you need to have. Write down the first sentence you were planning to say, and then rewrite it as a doorway sentence using a curiosity or choice frame. Notice how the second version feels in your own body when you say it out loud. Books: If you'd like to read more on this subject, some book suggestions are The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by John Gottman and Nan Silver, which anchors the foundational psychology of using a soft start-up instead of a harsh start-up to invite participation rather than cornering someone, and Changing the Conversation: The 17 Principles of Conflict Resolution by Dana Caspersen, a highly practical guide focused on shifting away from destructive attack-and-defend postures toward open, curiosity-driven dialogue. Learning Topics: Doorway sentences and levitation phrasing; Soft start-up vs. harsh start-up in communication; Māori hui protocols and lineage greetings; Polyvagal theory and social safety cues; Dolores Huerta and invitation-based organizing. Get the Books:AvisKalfsbeek.com Podcast Music: Javier Peke Rodriguez “I am late, madame Curie” Bandcamp: https://javierpekerodriguez.bandcamp.com/ Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/artist/3QuyqfXEKzrpUl6b12I3KW

Sermon in a Sentence: "Listen first; People open up when they feel known—not targeted."Action Steps: Intentionally pursue 1 faith conversation this week - and listen 70% while talking only 30% (or less)! Here are some good questions to ask: What do you do for fun?What are you looking forward to?How are you really doing?What's been hard, lately?And maybe even, “How can I pray for you?”

FITSNews founding editor Will Folks and researcher Jenn Wood break down the latest in the Alex Murdaugh case. With his double-murder retrial date set for April 2027, long-standing discrepancies in the state's evidence have drawn renewed interest.Then, Wood is joined by FITSNews investigative reporter Andrew Fancher to discuss the death of Elena Moore and a decade-old police scandal tied to her husband, along with ex-sheriff Chuck Wright's incoming federal sentencing and the network of corruption that allegedly surrounds him.---Chapters:0:00 - Judge Sets Double-Murder Trial Date for Alex Murdaugh8:42 - Murdaugh “Evidence" and a Federal Civil Lawsuit16:11 - Elena Moore's Death and Her Husband's Decade-Old Police Scandal23:04 - Chuck Wright's Federal Sentencing and the Network That Persists--The Week In Review (WIR) is South Carolina's most indispensable news program — hosted by the independent media outlet that exposed the Alex Murdaugh crime and corruption dynasty. Each week, we break down the most impactful stories published to our website, FITSNews.com.New episodes drop every Saturday at 9 a.m. EST.---For the latest this story and more, subscribe to FITSNews on site: https://fitsnews.comMore ways to support: On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FITSTube?sub_confirmation=1On X/Twitter: https://x.com/fitsnews/On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitsnews/On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fitsnews

In Episode 211 of the Equipping ELLs podcast, Beth Vaucher brings the entire ELL Success Cycle together — WHO, WHAT, HOW, and WHEN — and shows listeners exactly what it looks and feels like when all four pieces are working in the same classroom at the same time. This is the synthesis episode that makes everything from the previous nine episodes click into place.Beth opens by reframing the title directly. A classroom that runs itself does not mean a classroom without problems or hard days. It means a classroom where the teacher is not the only thing holding everything together — where there is a framework underneath every decision, where students know what to expect, and where the teacher's knowledge is so grounded and current that planning feels purposeful rather than desperate.Walking through each framework piece, Beth paints a vivid, practical picture of what each element looks like when it is functioning. In a classroom with a strong WHO, the teacher knows every student's language stage not from a test score but from daily observation — and when a new student arrives, she does not panic. She starts observing immediately, using resources she already has, because she knows the first steps a newcomer needs. When a homeroom teacher asks why a student is not participating, she has a specific, research-backed, confident answer ready. The WHO means never planning in the dark.The WHAT in a classroom that runs itself means the teacher has stopped waiting for anyone else to tell her what to teach. She is not waiting for ACCESS scores, not waiting for the next curriculum adoption. She observes every day, translates those observations into instructional decisions, and starts her planning from her students — not from a textbook page or a random worksheet. Her lessons have a clarity and a purpose that students can feel, because each one builds on the last.The HOW in a classroom that runs itself is intentional and evolving. Scaffolds are not static habits — they are responsive decisions. Sentence frames push complexity instead of just filling a need. Modeling is consistent. Interaction is structured and expected because the classroom is safe. And the teacher's role extends beyond her own classroom — she is the expert in the building, equipping homeroom teachers with the knowledge and tools to shelter instruction for every ELL student even when she is not in the room.The WHEN closes the cycle. In a classroom that runs itself the teacher is never lost between test cycles. She observes, reflects, and decides consistently — using rubrics and quick assessments with confidence. Each lesson builds on the last. Students feel momentum. And the teacher's instructional decisions compound over time into real, visible language growth.Beth then invites listeners into a specific moment — 7:45 on a Tuesday morning, walking into a classroom where you know your students, your scaffolds are intentional, your objectives are posted, and you are not in survival mode. You are ready. That feeling, she says, is what is possible. And it is not magic — it is a learnable, buildable framework.The episode closes with a direct and heartfelt membership invitation, a special podcast listener discount code (TAKE20OFF for 20% off the Tier 3 yearly price), information about the school partnerships program, and a free quiz to help teachers identify which part of the framework to focus on first — available by DMing the word QUIZ to @EquippingELLs on Instagram.MEMBERSHIP: equippingells.com or DM MEMBERSHIP to @EquippingELLsDISCOUNT CODE: TAKE20OFF — 20% off Tier 3 yearly priceFREE QUIZ: DM QUIZ to @EquippingELLs on InstagramSCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS: equippingells.com/school-partnershipsQuestions: hello@equippingells.com

Newt welcomes bestselling biographer Walter Isaacson to discuss his new book, The Greatest Sentence Ever Written, a deep dive into the Declaration of Independence's most celebrated passage: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." Isaacson traces how Jefferson, Franklin, and Adams collaboratively crafted and edited this sentence — including Franklin's pivotal change from "sacred" to "self-evident" — and argues it serves as America's enduring mission statement. Their conversation explores how Lincoln later invoked the sentence at Gettysburg to advance the cause of abolition, how the suffragette movement used it to expand women's rights, and why the 250th anniversary is a vital opportunity to use this founding ideal to heal today's deep political divisions. Isaacson also previews his upcoming biography of Marie Curie.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, two teenage boys who raped girls in Hampshire have been given four years' detention after the Court of Appeal changed their sentences. A third boy's youth rehabilitation order was left unchanged.UK correspondent, Daniel Sandford was at the court and explains the reasoning behind the judges' decision.Plus, Morgan McSweeney, the elusive former chief of staff to Sir Keir Starmer has given his first ever media interview. He spoke to Political Thinking's Nick Robinson about Labour's lack of preparation for government and his response to allegations of a boys club in Number 10.Nick joins Alex and James to unpack what we learned.Information and support for the issues raised in this podcast can be found on BBC Action Line: https://www.bbc.co.uk/actionline/You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://bbc.in/newscastdiscordGet in touch with Newscast by emailing newscast@bbc.co.uk or send us a WhatsApp on +44 0330 123 9480.New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bbc.in/4guXgXd Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. The presenters were James Cook and Alex Forsyth. It was made by Miranda Slade with Shiler Mahmoudi and Anna Harris. The social producer was Jem Westgate. The technical producer was Ben Andrews. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

https://teachhoops.com/ Show Notes Episode Title: Are Your Timeouts Changing the Game… or Just Stopping the Clock? Every coach uses timeouts, but not every timeout actually helps the team. Too many timeouts turn into long speeches, emotional reactions, or overloaded coaching moments where players hear too much and execute too little. In this episode, Coach breaks down a simple timeout system that helps players reset, understand the problem, and return to the floor with one clear action. A timeout is not a lecture. A timeout is a reset. The goal is not to say everything.The goal is to give players the next thing they need to do. Sentence 1: Reset the emotionGet your players calm, focused, and looking at you. Sentence 2: Name the problemIdentify the one thing that needs to change. Sentence 3: Give the next actionTell them exactly what to do when they return to the floor. Reset. Problem. Action. Bad timeout:“We have to be stronger with the ball.” Better timeout:“Take a breath. We are rushing the first pass. Catch, chin, pivot, and reverse it.” Clear. Simple. Actionable. Bad timeout:“We have to rebound. They are tougher than us.” Better timeout:“Settle in. We are watching the shot. Hit first, then go get it.” Players need something they can carry back onto the floor. Trying to coach the whole game in one timeout: offense defense rebounding effort special situations new plays A confused team plays slow.A clear team plays fast. It does not always have to be the head coach. Sometimes: an assistant gives the defensive reminder the point guard settles the team the captain repeats the standard a player says the cue back before breaking the huddle If players cannot repeat the cue, the coach probably said too much. The board can help, but it can also become a trap. In a timeout, simple wins: one entry one main action one read one reminder Do not draw five options when players need one clear job. Not every timeout is tactical. Sometimes the team is panicking.The crowd is loud.The opponent has momentum.Your players look shaken. That timeout might simply be: “Look at me. We are fine. One stop, one good shot.” Confidence is contagious.So is panic. Use scrimmage situations: down 3 with 30 seconds left up 2 needing a stop opponent on a run need to break pressure late-game sideline or baseline situation Run the timeout like a real game: Assistant talks.Head coach gives the cue.Player repeats it.Team breaks the huddle.Execute. Before or during a timeout, ask: What is the emotion? What is the problem? What is the next action? Who needs to say it back? Write down three timeout cues this week: One for pressure One for rebounding One for defensive transition Keep each cue to one sentence. Do not ramble.Do not chase every mistake.Reset the emotion.Name the problem.Give the next action. Timeouts are not for proving how much you know. They are for helping players do the next right thing. For late-game tools, special situation templates, practice plans, and complete coaching systems, go to: teachhoops.com Episode SummaryThe Big IdeaThe 3-Sentence Timeout SystemTimeout Example: Pressure OffenseTimeout Example: ReboundingCommon Timeout MistakeWho Should Talk in the Timeout?Using the Board the Right WayEmotional Timeouts Matter TooPractice Your TimeoutsTimeout ChecklistCoach ChallengeClosing Thought Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's Take 2 with Jerry & Debbie our topic is: What Sentence Impacted or Changed Your Life?

Send us Fan MailOn this episode of Vulgar Display of Podcast, The Mox talks with Zach Moore, drummer of St. Louis deathcore band This Is Me Breathing, on the very day of their massive album release show at FUBAR in St. Louis.The band celebrates the release of their debut full-length album Serenity and Suffering, released June 27, 2026, with a stacked hometown show featuring Cult Noise, Naysayers, and Sentence to Ruin. Even better, every $15 ticket included a free physical copy of the album, making this one of the biggest nights in the band's career.Track-by-track highlight discussion includes:Return to NoneZach explains the eerie synth elements heard early in the song and how those layered textures were created in the studio and recreated live.Black Heavens AboveOne of the heaviest songs on the record, featuring crushing bass and a devastating pre-breakdown section that was largely developed in the studio during the recording process.A Hill to Die UponA standout track with strong Korn and Limp Bizkit inspired nu-metal influence. Zach discusses how guitarist intentionally brought that groove-heavy vibe into the writing process.Serenity and SufferingThe title track stands apart with a darker, more atmospheric black metal feel that fans of Lorna Shore will appreciate. Zach reveals this song was written entirely in the studio and pushed the band into new creative territory.The episode also highlights the strength of the St. Louis metal and hardcore scene, with Zach shouting out local favorites including Summoning the Lich, Polterguts, Sawed Off, CultNoise, and Naysayers.Be sure to check out This Is Me Breathing and stream Serenity and Suffering now.Subscribe to Vulgar Display of Podcast for more interviews with musicians from the metal, hardcore, and heavy music world.#VulgarDisplayOfPodcast #ThisIsMeBreathing #Deathcore #StLouisMetal #SerenityAndSuffering #MetalPodcast #HardcoreMusic #NuMetal #BlackMetal #FUBARSTL #HeavyMusic #MetalInterviewhttp://www.betterhelp.com/TheBarnThis episode is sponsored by www.betterhelp.com/TheBarn and brought to you as always by The Barn Media Group.   YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@TheBarnPodcastNetworkSPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/09neXeCS8I0U8OZJroUGd4?si=2f9b8dfa5d2c4504APPLE https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1625411141I HEART RADIO https://www.iheart.com/podcast/97160034/AMAZON https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/7aff7d00-c41b-4154-94cf-221a808e3595/the-barn

Megyn Kelly is joined by Jason Whitlock, host of “Fearless with Jason Whitlock,” to discuss the latest arrest connected to the Karmelo Anthony case, how it's being turned into an absurd race issue, the cultural issues the case has brought to the forefront, the latest foul controversy surrounding Caitlin Clark and the WNBA, Clark's alleged injury and time away from the court, the broader cultural conversations surrounding the league, her relationship with head coach Stephanie White, and more. Then, Megyn discusses the breaking news on the prosecutors in the Henry Nowak murder trial appealing Vickrum Digwa's lenient sentence, the police officers' poor handling of Nowak leading up to his death, the current state of law enforcement in the UK, and more. Plus, James Fitzgerald, co-host of "Cold Red Podcast,” and John Kelly, criminal profiler and psychotherapist, join to discuss new developments in the Nancy Guthrie investigation, the new CBS report on the first ransom note being addressed directly to Savannah Guthrie, questions about the note's authenticity, what the unusual circumstances of the abduction may reveal about the kidnapper, a potential "friend" of Nancy Guthrie's abductor contacting TMZ, law enforcement's decision not to pay the ransom, whether investigators could have tracked the Bitcoin payment,  why some experts believe authorities may be closing in on the suspect, and more.  Whitlock- https://m.youtube.com/c/jasonwhitlock Fitzgerald-https://www.youtube.com/@ColdRedPodcast-tb2lb/featured Kelly- https://www.johnkellyllc.com/   Supersure Insurance: Upgrade your business insurance to a year-round SuperAgency at https://Supersure.com/Megyn Herald Group: Learn more at https://GuardYourCard.com Byrna: Go to https://Byrna.com or your local Sportsman's Warehouse today. Shopify: Launch your dream business with Shopify. Sign up for your $1/month trial at https://Shopify.com/Megyn and start selling today!     Follow The Megyn Kelly Show on all social platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MegynKelly Twitter: http://Twitter.com/MegynKellyShow Instagram: http://Instagram.com/MegynKellyShow Facebook: http://Facebook.com/MegynKellyShow Find out more information at:https://www.devilmaycaremedia.com/megynkellyshow Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on June 26th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh

Send us Fan MailGrab your shopping carts and your favorite cozy blanket, because this episode is a glorious mixed bag! We are diving deep into the chaos of Amazon Prime Day—sharing our top deal highlights and the ultimate rules of thumb for buying products without getting burned by bad reviews.Then, we pivot to the comfort zone: our absolute go-to, nostalgic sick day TV shows that guarantee immediate comfort. Plus, we wonder if actors that play the same thing over and over are really just playing themselves? All that, plus our usual chaotic tangents you won't want to miss!Give us a like and a follow! Thanks for listening! Check us out on Instagram @made_ya_smile_podcast and  Facebook @skitzychicks.  Jesus loves you, you can't mess that up!

Caysen Allison stabbed a classmate more than once and got 10 years. Karmelo Anthony stabbed Austin Metcalf once and got 35. Both said it was self-defense. Part 2 opens at Anthony's sentencing in Frisco, Texas — including the victim impact statement from Austin's mother that reframes the whole debate — then sets the case beside a strikingly similar one out of Belton: same self-defense claim, very different ending. Tyrella and Nikita break down the 35-year sentence, the data on sentencing disparities, the jury and the Batson challenge, the online firestorm, and the appeal — built on the record, not the noise. Start with Part 1 for the trial and the verdict. Content warning: fatal violence involving minors, and a racist remark (quoted and condemned) in the context of public reaction to the case.

At first glance, hearing "We've never had a complaint" sounds like excellent news.No customer dissatisfaction.No product issues.No safety concerns.But for Quality and Regulatory professionals, this statement should trigger an entirely different question:How do you know?What Is a Complaint?Many organizations believe a complaint only exists when a customer submits an official complaint form or explicitly uses the word "complaint."Regulators take a much broader view.A complaint may include:Unexpected device performanceProduct malfunctionsCustomer dissatisfactionUsability issuesDistributor observationsTechnical support interactionsReturned productsAny information suggesting the device may not meet requirementsComplaints Are Often HiddenPotential complaint signals can be found in:Customer emailsDistributor communicationsService reportsSales team discussionsTraining sessionsSocial media commentsTechnical support ticketsIf these sources are ignored, valuable post-market information is lost.Why Zero Complaints Can Be a Red FlagImagine a company with:5,000 devices on the marketProducts sold in 20 countriesDaily clinical useAnd yet...No complaintsNo usability observationsNo customer questionsNo returned devicesExperienced auditors may not celebrate.Instead, they may question whether the complaint handling process is effective enough to capture real-world information.Complaint Handling Impacts the Entire Quality SystemWeak complaint collection doesn't only affect one procedure.It directly influences:Clinical Evaluation Reports (CER)Post-Market Surveillance (PMS)PMCF activitiesPSUR preparationBenefit-Risk assessmentsState-of-the-art reviewsIf complaint data is incomplete, clinical evidence may also be incomplete.Five Practical RecommendationsDefine complaints broadly.Review every customer-facing information source.Create a structured complaint screening process.Trend data regularly to identify recurring issues.Periodically challenge your system by asking:"Would an auditor agree that we've identified every potential complaint?"Final ThoughtThe next time someone proudly says,"We've never had a complaint,"don't celebrate immediately.Ask instead,"How do we know?"Because in medical devices, the absence of complaints is not always evidence that everything is working perfectly.Sometimes, it's evidence that nobody is looking.Who is Monir El Azzouzi? Monir El Azzouzi is the founder and CEO of Easy Medical Device a Consulting firm that is supporting Medical Device manufacturers for any Quality and Regulatory affairs activities all over the world. Monir can help you to create your Quality Management System, Technical Documentation or he can also take care of your Clinical Evaluation, Clinical Investigation through his team or partners. Easy Medical Device can also become your Authorized Representative and Independent Importer Service provider for EU, UK and Switzerland. Monir has around 16 years of experience within the Medical Device industry working for small businesses and also big corporate companies. He has now supported around 100 clients to remain compliant on the market. His passion to the Medical Device filed pushed him to create educative contents like, blog, podcast, YouTube videos, LinkedIn Lives where he invites guests who are sharing educative information to his audience. Visit easymedicaldevice.com to know more.  If you need help implementing QMSR or preparing your teams for FDA inspections, contact: info@easymedicaldevice.com If you are located outside the EU/UK/Switzerland and need an Authorized Representative (and possibly an Importer), we can support you as well.Social Media to followMonir El Azzouzi Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/melazzouziTwitter: https://twitter.com/elazzouzimPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/easymedicaldeviceInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/easymedicaldeviceThis podcast is hosted by Podcastics, the easiest platform to create and publish your podcast.

Marco Rubio sets the record straight on the Strait of Hormuz as President Trump warns any attempt by Iran to impose shipping tolls could be a deal-breaker. Joe Pags also explains why he's not ready to put his trust in NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte just yet. Then, outrage erupts after a New York City defendant receives what Pags calls a shockingly light sentence for setting another person on fire. Plus, former Texas judge and Congressman Ted Poe joins the show to discuss Iran, why he believes Republican Senate leadership has lacked urgency, and what the U.S. should do next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus Messi mania continues in North Texas, and its his birthday on Wednesday!

Mikaela Gomez is a mom of three, a Navy veteran, and somehow, until last July, not a runner at all. She found running through the unlikeliest of doors: a dark romance book rabbit hole on TikTok that led her to an ultra runner known as the Ghost Runner. What started as a way to move her body for her mental health turned into something much bigger once Mikaela started processing the loss of her father to suicide, a loss she was carrying while nine months pregnant and unable to be there for her family in the aftermath.In just eleven months, Mikaela went from her first mile to a 40 mile ultra in Flagstaff, Arizona, training through a breast reduction recovery, an autoimmune disease that once left her unsure if she'd walk again, and a household full of toddlers. She had six weeks to prepare after an invitation from a friend she'd never met in person. What happened on that course, between the blisters, the tears, and a phone call to her mom that changed everything, is the kind of story that reminds you just how strong you actually are.Follow along with Mikaela Gomez: @findingmika_Support Mikaela's charity: https://supporting.afsp.org/campaigns/50milesforlife?language=en&referrer=mf%3A3486336%3Ayou-copyFollow along with the show: 

Imagine diving into your family tree to discover that your ancestors left you a secret message more than 300 years ago, encoded into the literal names of their children. I follow a trail of meticulous Quaker records from a genealogy brick wall in Ohio all the way back to 17th-century Boston to discover the story of Richard and Abigail Lippincott, my 10-times-great-grandparents. Together, they survived public excommunication in colonial Boston, two imprisonments in Devonshire, England, and relentless persecution. After crossing the Atlantic Ocean a third time, they finally found a home in New Jersey that guaranteed "free liberty of conscience without any molestation or disturbance whatsoever." The children they had along the way bore names that aren't just unusual; they're a sentence of survival written across two decades, three ocean crossings, two continents, and three colonies. If you're fighting your own family tree brick wall right now, this one's for you.Links & Resources Mentioned:Stuck on your own brick wall? Listen to Episode 1 to hear the exact step-by-step journey of how I broke through and found Carrie Inman at https://www.cristacowan.com/blog/finding-carrie-a-30-year-quest-to-keep-one-simple-promise.Get the Full Story: For the complete list of names, historical deep-dives, and conversation starters to unlock your own family stories, check out the full companion blog post at https://www.cristacowan.com/blog/new-jersey-a-sentence-of-survival.〰️

The jury in the Karmelo Anthony case rejected claims of self-defense and found him guilty of murdering Austin Metcalf after a fatal confrontation at a Texas high school track meet. The case has sparked national debate over the limits of self-defense laws, with prosecutors arguing that "Stand Your Ground" protections do not apply unless there is a reasonable fear of death or serious bodily harm.

Forty minutes into a coaching call. A client spinning around the same problem she'd been stuck on for weeks. And then I asked her to do something simple: read her Power Statement out loud. Before she finished the first sentence, she had answered her own question. This episode is about one of the most practically powerful tools in the Consistency Code — and why it works in moments when nothing else does. Not because it's magic. Because it's yours. Written from your own wisdom, in your own words, about the woman you have committed to becoming. No one can give you that clarity. And no one can take it away. I walk through what a Power Statement actually is, how it differs from an affirmation, and why — when you take it seriously — it becomes the most reliable coaching tool you'll ever have. The real work of this episode is writing one. Not a draft. The real thing. Want everything in one place? Join me on Substack for real talk, deeper insights, and the community you didn't know you needed — at https://courtneytownley.substack.com #GraceAndGritPodcast #MidlifeWomen #PowerStatement #MidlifeHealth #IdentityWork #WomenOver40 #HealthMindset #SelfAuthorship #TheConsistencyCode #MidlifeWellness #WomensHealth #PersonalGrowth #SecondAct #WomenOver50 #Clarity  

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Less than 24 hours after a Collin County jury sentenced 19-year-old Karmelo Anthony to 35 years in prison for the 2025 fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf, his legal team has filed a formal notice of appeal. The case, which began during a rain delay at a Frisco, Texas track meet, has captivated the nation, sparking intense debates over self-defense laws, school safety, and the role of racial bias in jury selection. In this episode, we unpack the latest legal developments. We explore what a notice of appeal actually means in a Texas felony case and why legal experts believe the defense might have strong grounds for challenging the trial's integrity. Specifically, we discuss the "Batson challenge" concerns—the controversy surrounding the state's striking of potential Black jurors in a case involving a Black defendant and a white victim. Key discussion points include:The Legal Roadmap: What happens after a notice of appeal is filed, and how long could the process take?Jury Selection Controversy: Why the racial makeup of the jury and the state's peremptory strikes are central to the defense's strategy. Trial Recap: Revisiting the "sudden passion" jury instructions and why the jury ultimately rejected the self-defense argument. Expert Analysis: A look at the arguments regarding evidentiary discrepancies and the physical confrontation at Kuykendall Stadium.The Human Toll: The impact of this tragedy on the Metcalf family and the polarizing reaction from the public.We move past the noise to examine the procedural reality of the appeal. Whether you are following the case for its legal significance or its impact on the Frisco community, this episode provides a comprehensive breakdown of the fight for the conviction—and the sentence—that lies ahead.Disclaimer: This episode discusses legal proceedings that are currently ongoing. Information provided is based on public court records and news reports as of June 2026.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chaos-culture-radio--3078307/support.Follow Chaos Culture Radio for real conversations that move culture forward.New episodes every week.Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.

In Episode 208 of the Equipping ELLs podcast, Beth Vaucher tackles one of the most widely discussed and most misunderstood concepts in ELL instruction: scaffolding. Every ELL teacher has heard the word, most can name a few strategies, and most genuinely believe they are scaffolding for their students. But when Beth observes teachers using these tools, she consistently finds the same problem — scaffolds are being used inconsistently, without clear purpose, and without any plan to eventually remove them. And when scaffolding never gets phased out, it stops being a scaffold entirely.Beth begins with the definition most teacher training programs get wrong. Scaffolding comes from the construction metaphor — a temporary structure built alongside a building while it is going up. The key word is temporary. The whole point of a scaffold is that it eventually comes down. In teaching, scaffolding is any temporary support that allows a student to access content they cannot access independently yet. That word yet is everything. Scaffolding is always pointed toward independence — always building toward the moment when the support is no longer needed. This is what makes scaffolding fundamentally different from accommodation, which is a permanent adjustment. Both have their place, but treating them as interchangeable is one of the most common mistakes in ELL classrooms — one Beth admits she was guilty of early in her own teaching career.The most common scaffolding mistake, Beth explains, is keeping the same scaffold long after it has stopped helping students grow. She uses sentence frames as the example most teachers will recognize: a teacher introduces frames for writing, students use them, lessons go better, and the teacher keeps using the same frames week after week. Students get comfortable. They rely on them completely. The teacher feels good because language is being produced. But completing a frame is not the same as internalizing a structure. Students can fill in the same sentence frame for six months without ever acquiring the academic language it contains. The scaffold has stopped building — it is only carrying.The fix is gradual release, not sudden removal. Beth walks through the progression: I do it, we do it together, you do it with support, you do it alone. Each step is a little more independent than the last. That progression is what turns a scaffold into real acquisition.The heart of the episode is a walkthrough of five scaffolding strategies that consistently make the biggest difference for ELL students. Sentence frames and sentence starters are the most versatile and highest-impact tools in the toolkit — but their power depends entirely on whether complexity is increasing over time. Beth walks through how to move from a complete frame to a partial frame to a prompt word to a word bank to nothing at all. Graphic organizers make thinking visible and are especially powerful for writing and reading comprehension — Beth recommends picking one organizer to master deeply before introducing others, and phasing out from fully structured to blank to student-created. Visual supports are not decoration — every image in a sheltered classroom should carry meaning, and Beth addresses how to move students toward generating their own visual connections over time. Pre-teaching vocabulary is the most commonly skipped scaffold and the one that makes the single biggest difference — five to eight essential words introduced before the lesson begins, not during and not at the end, with context, visuals, and multiple exposures. And modeling through think-alouds is the most underused scaffold of all, one that costs nothing — doing the task yourself out loud in front of students before asking them to attempt it, including making mistakes visibly so students see that confusion and self-correction are part of the process.Beth closes with the reminder that scaffolding is not one size fits all — the right scaffold always depends on the student's language stage and the specific task. And she leaves teachers with one question to ask before every lesson about every scaffold they plan to use: am I using this because my students need it to access the content right now, or am I using it because it makes the lesson feel smoother and I am not sure what else to do? FREE RESOURCE: DM the word SCAFFOLD to @EquippingELLs on Instagram for the free ELL Scaffolding Strategy Guide — scaffolding strategies organized by proficiency level with examples from Level 1 through Level 5.

When I'm better, I'll travel. When I'm better, I'll take that class. When I'm better, I'll finally say yes. If you live with chronic illness, you've probably said some version of this more times than you can count…It sounds patient. Responsible, even. But that one small sentence may be doing something to your body that you've never connected to how you feel. It's one of the most common emotional patterns I see in the women I work with and most of them have no idea they're even doing it. In this mini, I'll show you what it's quietly costing you, and a simple shift to turn it around.In this episode, you'll discover:Why the phrase "when I'm better, I'll…" keeps your real life permanently out of reachWhat that habit of waiting signals to your body without you realising itA two-step way to start living a version of what you want at your current capacityThe "when I'm better, I'll…" habit is rarely the only pattern running underneath your symptoms. If you want to uncover the others, my free ChatGPT prompt connects the physical symptoms you're living with to the emotional patterns that may be driving them, in under 30 seconds. Right now it's completely free — and that won't always be the case. CLICK HERE!For women navigating Chronic Illness, Autoimmune Disease, IBS, Digestive Disorders, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Pain, PCOS, and Endometriosis.

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Rhaja Rose grew up in Arizona — raised by his mom and stepfather without his father in the picture. Despite a passion for football that could have taken him somewhere, he dropped out of high school and joined the Crips. A home invasion led to a murder charge that sent him to Arizona's prison system for 12 years. In this episode of Locked In with Ian Bick, Rhaja opens up about surviving some of Arizona's most violent prisons — the gangs the politics and the daily violence that defines life behind bars. But halfway through his sentence something shifted. He dialed in, earned a college degree from inside his cell, turned his life completely around and came home with a new purpose — becoming a tattoo artist and building a life nobody saw coming. _____________________________________________ #gang #TrueCrime #prison _____________________________________________ Thank You To CASH APP For Sponsoring This Episode: Download Cash App Today: https://click.cash.app/ui6m/6pao71et #CashAppPod Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex card. Discounts and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. _____________________________________________ Connect with Rahja Rose: https://www.instagram.com/rahjarose/ _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Growing Up Broke: Raja Rose's Story Begins 03:00 The Family Struggles That Shaped Him 06:00 Big Dreams as a Kid 08:00 How Football Fell Apart 11:00 Too Much Pressure, Too Young 13:00 First Signs of Trouble 15:00 High School, Drugs, and Growing Up Fast 17:00 Pulled Deeper Into the Streets 20:00 Gang Life and a Family Falling Apart 24:00 The Home Invasion That Changed Everything 28:00 Arrested: The Interrogation Room 34:00 On the Run Before Prison 38:00 Inside Juvenile Detention and Prison Politics 46:00 The Plea Deal and Facing the Sentence 01:00:00 Surviving Prison: Fights, Politics, Transformation 01:08:00 The Books That Changed His Mind 01:16:00 Learning to Tattoo Behind Bars 01:26:00 Grief, Loss, and College in Prison 01:31:00 Finally Free: Life After Release 01:40:00 Relationships and Advice for Young People 01:46:00 Why He Left the Gang Life Behind 01:50:00 How to Break the Cycle for Good _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this first episode of our special four-part Science of Reading: The Podcast Adolescent Literacy miniseries, Susan Lambert, Ed.D., speaks with Doug Fisher, Ph.D., a celebrated professor, author, and one of the most influential voices in adolescent literacy. They explore what the evidence really tells us about supporting adolescent learners, and what it means for classroom practice. They also discuss why Doug and his colleagues set out to find a new model for adolescent literacy, how self-efficacy powers literacy development in adolescent learners and what teachers can do to build it, and what "foundational skills" in reading truly means for adolescent readers—and why it is non-negotiable.Show notes:Our Summer Learning Academy is back! Reserve your spot now to join Susan Lambert for a pair of sessions that will help you dive deeper into the latest reading comprehension research.Check out our Science of Reading resources for grades 6–8. Connect with Doug on LinkedIn.Learn more about Doug's book, Teaching Foundational Skills to Adolescent Readers.Read Doug's article, A Model for Adolescent Reading Instruction.Get ready for Season 3 of the Amplify podcast Beyond My Years.Join our community Facebook group.Connect with Susan Lambert.Quotes:"Our literacy skills contiue to grow across our lifetimes." —Doug Fisher"The human brain operates on language, and reading, writing, speaking and listening, are the language operating systems of our brain." —Doug Fisher"The word 'foundational' to me means not optional." —Doug Fisher"Literacy is a gatekeeper. If we can develop stronger literacy skills in our student, we will change their lives." —Doug Fisher"The passion that educators bring also makes learning relevant." —Doug FisherTimestamps:0:00 Introduction: New adolescent literacy mini-series02:00 Foundational skills for adolescent learners, with Doug Fisher06:00 "Our literacy skills continue to grow across our lifetimes08:00 In search of a new adolescent literacy model14:00 Distinguishing early, general, and disciplinary literacy17:00 Why the Reading Rope was not designed for adolescent learners19:00 Introducing the reading circuit and self-efficacy27:00 Sentence level analysis31:00 Building self-efficacy through academic risk taking34:00 Redefining "foundational skills" for adolescent readers38:00 What this looks like in high school classrooms43:00 Teacher self-efficacy and the joy of student learning48:00 Closing thoughts: "Literacy as a gatekeeper"*Timestamps are approximate