Podcasts about sound schools

It's time for Leila Fadel at NPR to receive another award for her reporting. Last December, her stories from Syria after the fall of Assad were essential listening. And, as Rob notes in this episode of Sound School, her writing was top-notch. 

A dear friend of Transom and all creative audio producers passed way last month -- Larry Massett. This episode of Sound School joins the chorus of voices on Transom marking Larry's passing. Rob presents "A Trip to the Dentist,"  a legendary story Larry made in 1977 for NPR. Easily one of the most hallucinogenic stories aired on the network. You'll want your headphones on for this episode. 

Safe and Sound Schools Listen as Scarlett talks with Michele Gay, co-founder of ⁠Safe and Sound Schools⁠ about her organization and all the work they do to make schools and communities safer for all! Hear about the interesting information they found out from their most important stakeholders. Learn more About Scarlett here: https://chooselovemovement.org/

I don't care how much good tape you have. I don't care if the scoring and mixing are superlative. I don't care if the narrator is a solid storyteller. If a story lacks strong writing, the story will fall flat. Great writing is essential. On this episode of Sound School, the brilliant writing in the podcast Noble.  

Nichole Hill pitched her show idea again and again. And, again and again, podcast companies said "no." But, that didn't stop Nichole. She said "I'm doing it myself!" Our Ancestors Were Messy, a podcast featuring hidden stories from the archives of historic, Black newspapers, launches February 5th. Sound School has the backstory to how Nichole dialed in the format for the show and why she chose a mix of chat and narrative styles. 

In this episode of School Safety Today, host Dr. Amy Grosso speaks with Michele Gay, co-founder of Safe and Sound Schools, about the critical role of learning from averted school violence incidents. Michele highlights the importance of the Averted School Violence (ASV) Project, a unique resource that collects and analyzes "saves"—instances where school tragedies were successfully prevented.Drawing on her extensive experience as an educator and advocate, Michele discusses how these prevention stories offer actionable insights that help improve school safety policies and procedures.KEY POINTS:The ASV Project provides essential lessons from incidents where crises were prevented, helping schools refine their safety measures.Stories from the ASV Project highlight practical steps schools can take to identify and address potential threats before they escalate.Strong relationships between students, staff, and safety teams are at the core of early intervention and effective crisis prevention.How to learn more about the ASV Project and Safe and Sound Schools.Our guest, Michele Gay, mother, educator, and co-founder of Safe and Sound Schools, chose to take action after losing her daughter Josephine Grace on December 14, 2012. Since that time, she has channeled her work as an advocate, improving safety and security in schools and communities across our country. With a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Towson State University, Michele earned her master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction from McDaniel College. Prior to the Sandy Hook tragedy, she taught at the elementary level in the Maryland and Virginia public schools. Now a nationally and internationally recognized public speaker, school safety expert, and a regular contributor for print, radio, and television outlets.As the primary visionary and author of Safe and Sound's programs and materials, Michele has served as a stakeholder voice in national legislative discussions. Through these works, she continues to build Safe and Sound Schools as a national hub of school safety education, technical assistance, expert content, and best practices. An educator by training — and fueled by the heart of a mother and community member — Michele is uniquely positioned to help others prepare for, prevent, respond to, and recover from tragedies of their own. Remaining inspired by Josephine, every day, she dedicates herself to honoring Josephine's memory through this work to ensure that every school, every child, and every community is truly safe and sound.

SANDY HOOK PARENT'S FIGHT FOR SAFER SCHOOLS In this compelling season finale, we sit down with Michele Gay, co-founder of Safe and Sound Schools and mother to Josephine, one of the young victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. Michele shares her personal journey of unimaginable loss, resilience, and the determination to create meaningful change in the face of tragedy. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS Michele recounts the events of December 14, 2012, and their devastating impact on her family and community. How the gaps in communication, mental health systems, and school safety led to the unthinkable. The founding of Safe and Sound Schools: a mission to ensure no family faces the same tragedy. The importance of a multidisciplinary approach to school safety, including mental health support, emergency preparedness, and community collaboration. Insights on empowering children and educators with age-appropriate safety training. Progress made since 2012 and the continued challenges ahead in fostering a culture of safety in schools nationwide. ABOUT MICHELE GAY Michele Gay is a former teacher turned advocate for safer schools. Through Safe and Sound Schools, Michele works tirelessly to provide resources, training, and tools for communities to improve school safety comprehensively and collaboratively. LINKS AND RESOURCES Visit Safe and Sound Schools: safeandsoundschools.org Learn about their Straight A Safety Toolkits and Staying Safe Curriculum. Explore tools for building multidisciplinary school safety teams and improving emergency response. Connect with Safe and Sound Schools for upcoming webinars, training sessions, and resources. JOIN THE CONVERSATION We invite you to share this episode with friends, family, and educators. Let's work together to create safer school environments and inspire action within our communities. Call to Action: If you found this episode impactful, consider subscribing to the Stop the Killing podcast on Apple Podcasts or supporting us on Patreon to help continue these crucial conversations. Your support allows us to keep producing this independent podcast and contribute to making a real-world difference. Relevant Resources and Links: More insights from Katherine Schweit: Katherine Schweit. Website: Sarah Ferris Media Email: conningthecon@yahoo.com Share: If you found this episode insightful, share it with someone who might benefit from it and join the conversation on social media. SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS, SUPPORTS THE PODCAST CRIMECON UK TICKETS HERE CRIMECON US TICKETS HERE DON'T forget to use DISCOUNT CODE “FERRIS” RESOURCES Stop the Bleed training FBI RUN, HIDE, FIGHT This is a Sarah Ferris Media production on the Killer Podcasts Network. Check out more Sarah Ferris Media productions: CONNING THE CON KLOOGHLESS - THE LONG CON GUILTY GREENIE THE BRAVERY ACADEMY WATCHING TWO DETECTIVES Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nothing seems guaranteed these days for creative audio makers. "Short Cuts" was recently cancelled and "Pretendians" is seeking funding for a second season, two shows on this episode of Sound School that are high on Rob's must-listen list because they elevate the craft and deliver essential storytelling. 

The story from Slovenia on this episode of Sound School is hyper-local -- so local, you might not catch all the cultural references. But, the reporter, Ajda Kus, says that's okay. The key to telling a great local story is to give weight to universal themes so that all listeners can still relate to the piece. 

“Run, Hide, Fight."  That's the advice given to many students in the event of an active shooter at their school. Both the U-S Department of Homeland Security and the FBI support run/hide/fight as a safety protocol. It could save a lot of lives, theoretically. According to the Gun Violence Archive and Education Week this year in the U.S., there have already been 30 school shootings that resulted in injury or death. But - what happens when you can't run, hide, or fight? What are you supposed to do in any kind of emergency - especially at school? Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.  Guests: Jae Kim, an Information and Referral Program Manager with The ARC of King County. Michele Gay, co-founder of Safe and Sound Schools, a non-profit school safety advocacy and resource center. Michael Berkenwald, Principal of Loyal Heights Elementary in Seattle See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are four kinds of luck. Unlucky. No luck. Lucky. And radio luck. On this archive episode of Sound School, Hillary Frank digs into the *incredible* radio luck she encountered reporting a story about teens and their "robot babies." 

Behind any creation, there's the work of a mind. That mind is often fearful and insecure. "They might not like this. They might not like ME." You're an artist. You can't afford to let someone else's mind harm your own. But you're also an artist who wants to be liked and accepted. Do you have the courage not to be? I invited my friend, Bree Aesie, to talk about this. Bree studied psychology and has been building on the internet since 2020. Consistently. She's the host of "Into the Story," a wonderful storytelling podcast for learners of English I wish had been around when I was a learner myself. You'll learn more about the psychology of creativity, and hear about our fears, frustrations, and joys as creators. Enjoy! (You can watch us on YouTube too -- https://youtu.be/eSJQR-TuBq0) BREE'S LINKS Into the Story (Bree's show) - https://intothestorypodcast.com/ FABIO'S LINKS Better Writers - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/private/ We mentioned... - Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell - The Practice by Seth Godin - Alan Watts (British writer) - Laurie Skreslet (Canadian mountaineer) - Sound School podcast with Ira Glass - This American Life (podcast) CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 03:15 Bree + creating 09:10 The practice 15:55 Sincere vs serious 19:10 Move your body 26:00 The Lizard Brain pt.1 29:20 Creating is satisfying 37:35 Originality 41:30 AI for creativity 47:20 The Lizard Brain pt.2 54:40 Productivity and discipline 58:40 No.1 tips 01:02:10 Conclusion

Deadlines, production meetings, staff management, show scheduling... in any given day, there's rarely time to pause and consider the craft of audio storytelling. Of course, PRX and Transom hope Sound School provides an easy opportunity to do that. On this episode, we'd like to introduce you to another podcast with the same mission: Sound Judgment hosted by Elaine Appleton Grant and featuring an interview with Jonathan Menjivar about his podcast Classy.

It's a brave thing to share the outtakes from a tracking session. All the blemishes are right there. But Martine Powers and Rennie Svirnovsky from the audio team at The Washington Post have graciously done just that. They invited  Sound School's Rob Rosenthal into their studio to witness Martine at work voicing an episode of The Empty Grave of Comrade Bishop, with assistance from Rennie. Hearing how they work as tracking partners is a real gift for anyone who wants to perform better in the mic booth.Today on Sound Judgment, we're excited to share this instructive, hilarious episode of Sound School.  If you've spent much time behind a mic yourself, you know that tracking an episode – that is, narrating it – takes time, coaching, practice, a good ear, humility, a good sense of humor— and a great producer.*Update! Martine Powers won the 2024 Ambie Award for Best Host  at the fourth annual Awards for Excellence in AudioYou will be a better narrator and a better in-studio producer after listening to this episode. Sound School is produced by Rob Rosenthal for PRX and Transom.Join Us for New Sound Judgment Workshops!Improve your storytelling, interviewing, writing, producing, hosting and guesting skills! Sign up for new Sound Judgment workshops today at www.podcastallies.com/workshops. April 5, 2024: Mastering the Art of the Interview. Interviews are the foundation of all good storytelling, but we don't get much instruction on the art and science of them. In this workshop, you'll get ten proven, transformative strategies that you can apply to your own work right away. April 11,2024: Success in Guesting: Be a Great Guest, Get a Great GuestLearn  how to curate great guests and what it takes to be a phenomenal guest yourself. Learn how NPR producers curate and book guests – and how you can set yourself up for success no matter whether you're making a show — or seeking to be a guest yourself.  ***Sound School (formerly HowSound) is a bi-weekly podcast on audio storytelling produced by Rob Rosenthal for PRX and Transom. Listen to more episodes and follow the show at https://transom.org/topics/soundschool/The episode featured on Sound Judgment: https://transom.org/2024/tracking-partners/About Rob RosenthalRob Rosenthal is a freelance story editor, podcast producer/reporter, and a teacher. Longform, documentary podcasts are his sweet spot. He offers workshops for podcast companies and public radio stations. He hosts the Sound School Podcast, a joint project of PRX and Transom, on audio storytelling. Rob has been interviewing reporters, producers, editors and artists about the craft of audio storytelling since he began making his show in 2008 under the name How Sound. Rob says he still learns something every time he interviews someone. Improve your storytelling Check out our popular workshops on interviewing, story editing, story structure, longform narrative, audience engagement, scriptwriting and more. Hire Elaine to speak at your conference or company. Subjects include: Communicating for Leaders; Communicating about Change; Mastering the Art of the Interview; Storytelling Skills; How to Build Relationships through Storytelling, and more. Discover our strategic communication services and coaching for thought leaders using storytelling tools to make the world a better place. Serving writers, podcasters, public speakers, and others in journalism & public media, climate change, health care, policy, and higher education. Visit us at www.podcastallies.com. Subscribe to Sound Judgment, the Newsletter, our twice-monthly newsletter about creative choices in audio storytelling. Connect:Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram✉️ Email Elaine at allies@podcastallies.com

One of the top three questions Rob often hears when he's teaching is, "Should I record in stereo?" Rob says mono is usually the way to go. But on this archive episode of Sound School, former NPR engineer Flawn Williams evangelizes about the value of stereo recordings, and he brought along several sound-rich examples.

Katz Laszlo says writing and tracking for herself is complicated enough. But it's an even greater challenge writing for and tracking with the two co-hosts of The Europeans podcast. Katz lays out how she and the hosts wrangle it all on the latest Sound School.

Rob takes himself to task on this episode. He felt the beginning of the last episode of Sound School was so boring, he rewrote it. Compare the old version with the new version be sure to tell us at Transom which is the better open. 

In today's episode of School Safety Today by Raptor Technologies, host Dr. Amy Grosso sat down with Dr. Frank Straub, Senior Director of Violence Prevention Research and Programs at Safe and Sound Schools and Co-Director of the “Protect 2 Prevent” project for part one of a two-part series on proactive student wellbeing through early intervention to discuss the importance of:• The inception and development of the “Protect 2 Prevent” program at Michigan State University, aimed at early intervention to prevent acts of violence.• The multidisciplinary approach involving experts in the areas of psychiatry, criminology, health professionals, educators, and targeted violence experts.• The importance of community and caregiver involvement in changing the life trajectory of high-risk adolescents towards positive and pro-social activities.Guest Dr. Frank Straub is the Senior Director of Violence Prevention Research and Programs at Safe and Sound Schools and Co-Director of the “Protect 2 Prevent” project. He has an extensive background in law enforcement and violence prevention, serving as the founder and director of the National Policing Institute's Center for Targeted Violence Prevention and as an adjunct professor at Michigan State University. A licensed clinical psychologist with a Ph.D. in criminal justice, he's recognized for his work in youth violence prevention, improving police-community relations, and enhancing police response to mental health challenges.

Keeping our children out of harm's way while they are in school is a priority for us. But sometimes keeping our children safe and sound while they are away, Is an impossible task. Is there much we can actually do? Today, we chat with Michele Gay who, after losing her 7 year old daughter, Josephine Grace, during the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting. She has dedicated her life through her nonprofit to support school crisis prevention, response, and recovery.

Studs Terkel is considered by many to be a patron saint of documentary radio journalism. It's been 15 years since his death. On this archive episode of Sound School from 2012, Rob talks to Syd Lewis who worked with Studs for 25 years. The show also includes a lengthy excerpt from "Working With Studs," a Transom Radio Special produced by Syd, Jay Allison, and Viki Merrick.  

In today's episode of School Safety Today by Raptor Technologies, host Michelle Dawn Mooney sat down with Missy Dodds, speaker and trainer for Safe and Sound Schools, a national non-profit school safety advocacy and resource center. They discussed the pivotal role parents play in advocating for and ensuring the safety of their children within the educational environment and how schools can strengthen the school-parent partnership to enhance safety.Key Takeaways:• Ways to build an effective school-parent partnership around school safety.• How schools can offer tools and resources to parents to educate them about school safety and mental health support.• Opportunities for collaborative relationship building with community organizations to enhance the support they offer to parents.Missy also shared her personal experience of being a high school math teacher when a school shooting occurred on March 21, 2005. She discusses the traumatic events of that day and the years of healing, including dealing with PTSD.

No matter how good you are recording in the field, you're going to encounter challenges. Rob Byers does an incredible job explaining how to avoid and fix those problems on this archive episode of Sound School from 2017. At the time, Rob worked at NPR. He's now the Technical Director at Criminal. His recording tips are invaluable. And so are the resources we used on the episode from NPR's  "Ear Training Guide for Audio Producers.”  You'll make better recordings after listening to this episode.

Hello and welcome to Entangled! The podcast where we explore the science of consciousness, the true nature of reality, and what it means to be a spiritual being having a human experience. I'm your host Jordan Youkilis, and today I'm joined by my friend John Downs for his second Entangled appearance. In this episode, we discuss John's recent journey to the Galapagos and the sacred ceremony he held there. We discuss the interaction of sound and psychedelic plant medicines, as well as the importance of using ceremony to bring meaning into life. John discusses the practice of remembering our own divine nature - Thou art That. We next discuss John's non-profit, the Microdosing Collective, and how microdosing can help the physiology achieve an optimal state of flow. We next weigh the pros and cons of an initiation to psychedelics through microdosing vs. macrodosing in a spiritual ceremony. From there, we discuss the injustices of the War on Drugs and the dangers caused by drug prohibition. We next discuss working with plant medicine in community and the importance of spiritual integration post-ceremony. John discusses his Sound School and the idea of guiding sound through play and active listening. We then consider the nature of music. We end this episode discussing Joseph Campbell, comparative mythology, and the hero's journey. Outros available for this and all episodes at entangledpodcast.substack.com. Music from the show available on the Spotify playlist “Entangled – The Vibes”. Please enjoy!Music: Intro: Ben Fox - "The Vibe". End Credits: Notize – “The Bliss”.Recorded: 04/25/23. Published: 06/19/23.Outro: Joseph Campbell, The Hero's Journey & Following Your Bliss (start at 1:08:38).Check out the resources discussed:* Microdosing Collective: https://www.microdosingcollective.org/* John Robert Downs' Website: https://www.johnrobertdowns.com/* The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/588138.The_Hero_With_a_Thousand_Faces This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit entangledpodcast.substack.com

Pushkin Industries released a "Best Of Audio Storytelling: 2022" but instead of putting it out as a podcast series, it's an audiobook. Does it matter? Julia Barton at Pushkin says no. On the latest Sound School, Julia talks about tearing down audio silos, and discusses a handful of stories from the collection, including selections from Radiotopia, NPR, Rumble Strip, and more.

The Sound School Podcast launched 15 years ago this month. But it was called Saltcast back then. And for the first episode, Rob featured once of his absolute favorite student-produced stories - one that he played in classes for years as an excellent example of documentary audio storytelling. To celebrate the show's 15th anniversary, Rob dusted off the very first Saltcast and this incredible story about a motivational speaker who can't talk. 

It's the Easter break, and we've come to our beloved studio B2.16, plagued as it is with the noise of building work and passing students, with a pile of thought-provoking material from books, podcasts and the news.How can we reduce inequities for pupils in poverty? How do we effectively challenge deficit perspectives in student teachers? What's going on with pupil behaviour policies which insist on 'standard English'? Why did that man just give me a bunch of flowers and run away?All of these questions, and more, will be chewed over and flogged half to death in an episode that includes some upsetting content and strong language.You can find the content that inspired us here:Enser, Z. and Enser, M (2020) Fiorella and Mayer's Generative Learning in Action. Woodbridge: John Catt.'More darts and laurels' - Transom.org (Sound School podcast)John Humphrys - Radio Moments: ConversationsThompson, I (2017) Tackling social disadvantage through teacher education. St Albans: Critical Publishing.Cushing, I. (2021), 'Language, discipline and "teaching like a champion"'. British Educational Research Journal, 47(1), pp.23-41.Quigley, A (2018), Closing the Vocabulary Gap. Abingdon: Routledge‘They filmed me without my consent': the ugly side of #kindness videos - The Guardian---------------------------------------------------------Recorded in studio B2.16 at Cardiff Metropolitan University's Cyncoed Campus on 27th February 2023

Neil Berro, a local amateur historian, is building a massive manuscript on the history of Connecticut oystering titled Oyster Haven Lost. This hour, he previews this trove of information, spotlighting the state's once-booming oyster industry.Plus, the Sound School in New Haven was founded with a mission of centering hands-on curriculum, incorporating the harbor, marine science and oceanography in an “exciting educational alternative to the large comprehensive high schools in the city.”UntitledWe'll hear from Sound School aquaculture coordinators about how students encounter oysters and other filter feeders in the wild, helping to bolster their growth in Long Island Sound by planting "reef balls."GUESTS: Neil Berro: Amateur Historian Tim Visel: Former Aquaculture Coordinator, The Sound School Peter Solomon: Aquaculture Coordinator, The Sound School Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Scott Dryden takes a very unique approach to sound design for the fiction podcasts he produces -- he records on location. For "Q&A," the first season of Mumbai Crime from Radiotopia, everything was recorded in Mumbai. The result is a podcast that sounds more organic, less manufactured in a studio. John explains why on this episode of Sound School. 

Neil Berro, a local amateur historian, is building a massive manuscript on the history of Connecticut oystering titled Oyster Haven Lost. This hour, he previews this trove of information, spotlighting the state's once-booming oyster industry. Plus, the Sound School in New Haven was founded with a mission of centering hands-on curriculum, incorporating the harbor, marine science and oceanography in an “exciting educational alternative to the large comprehensive high schools in the city.” We'll hear from Sound School aquaculture coordinators about how students encounter oysters and other filter feeders in the wild, helping to bolster their growth in Long Island Sound by planting "reef balls." GUESTS: Neil Berro: Amateur Historian Tim Visel: Former Aquaculture Coordinator, The Sound School Peter Solomon: Aquaculture Coordinator, The Sound School Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's the best way for reporters to break out of their boxes and think creatively? Give them an unusual assignment and send them out into the world with microphones. That's just what happened during a week-long workshop Rob taught with 10 reporters in Slovenia. Hear the results on this episode of Sound School. 

In another installment of Sound School's occasional episodes offering darts and laurels for exceptional and not-so-exceptional work, Rob is offering nothing but laurels. Two for This American Life's episode "Name. Age. Detail." Another for a piece reported in Poland by NPR's Ari Shapiro which used translation to great effect.

Producer, Ruby Schwartz, pitched us a story. We said yes. But then Ruby had a new problem: how do you turn a 320-page memoir into a radio story? This feature pulls back the curtain on how this week's Snap episode, “The Wedding Guest” was made. Thank you, Rob Rosenthal and Ruby Schwartz, for sharing this process! This piece came to us from our friends at the Sound School Podcast. Listen to the original version here. Looking for ways to learn about storytelling and how to podcast? Subscribe to the Sound School Podcast (formerly known as HowSound). It's still from PRX. It's still from Transom. Just a new name. Find it all places you subscribe to podcasts! Interested in reading the memoir featured in this episode? Check out The Lost Boy: Tales of a Child Soldier by Ayik Chut Deng. Artwork by Teo Ducot Season 13 - Episode 42

Fostering a safe environment for kids to learn is a priority for many. To discuss the 2022 State of School Safety findings, host Michelle Dawn Mooney spoke with Michele Gay, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Safe and Sound Schools.Safe and Sound Schools was founded shortly after the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in 2012, which claimed 26 lives, including Gay's first grade daughter. She reflected, “We have, you know, found a lot of inspiration in our little girl, and one of the things that inspires most about her to this day is her love of school.” In honor of their daughter, Gay built an organization dedicated to providing the tools, resources, and guidance to support communities around the country and world. She added, “So that they can ensure that everybody is safe and sound and school can continue, which I'm positive is something that my little girl shines upon.”Most recently, Safe and Sound Schools published the 2022 State of School Safety Report which is a survey providing responses from school stakeholders, including law enforcement, school professionals, community members, parents, and students. This includes, “...Everybody and anybody who has to do with school because that, in our estimation, is how we can really get a handle on the issues and the challenges that our schools are facing,” said Gay. This survey aims to host and reflect a national conversation on school safety concerns. Gay added, “But also one of the most exciting things I think I see every year after the release of this report, is how it recharges the local level conversations. That's where real change happens.” Creating active local leadership allows public engagement on topics to increase which can lead to change that can trickle up. Gay noted one of the survey's key takeaways was the “people first” approach, “...What I mean by that is…that people are the most valuable resource. That's what our school stakeholders want to prioritize.”Using a people first approach allows professionals to support reports, provide interventions, and host mental health awareness sessions for communities. In turn, this helps the community identify and assess potential behavioral risks or threats in the community and ultimately helps improve safety.

Fostering a safe environment for kids to learn is a priority for many. To discuss the 2022 State of School Safety findings, host Michelle Dawn Mooney spoke with Michele Gay, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Safe and Sound Schools.Safe and Sound Schools was founded shortly after the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in 2012, which claimed 26 lives, including Gay's first grade daughter. She reflected, “We have, you know, found a lot of inspiration in our little girl, and one of the things that inspires most about her to this day is her love of school.” In honor of their daughter, Gay built an organization dedicated to providing the tools, resources, and guidance to support communities around the country and world. She added, “So that they can ensure that everybody is safe and sound and school can continue, which I'm positive is something that my little girl shines upon.”Most recently, Safe and Sound Schools published the 2022 State of School Safety Report which is a survey providing responses from school stakeholders, including law enforcement, school professionals, community members, parents, and students. This includes, “...Everybody and anybody who has to do with school because that, in our estimation, is how we can really get a handle on the issues and the challenges that our schools are facing,” said Gay. This survey aims to host and reflect a national conversation on school safety concerns. Gay added, “But also one of the most exciting things I think I see every year after the release of this report, is how it recharges the local level conversations. That's where real change happens.” Creating active local leadership allows public engagement on topics to increase which can lead to change that can trickle up. Gay noted one of the survey's key takeaways was the “people first” approach, “...What I mean by that is…that people are the most valuable resource. That's what our school stakeholders want to prioritize.”Using a people first approach allows professionals to support reports, provide interventions, and host mental health awareness sessions for communities. In turn, this helps the community identify and assess potential behavioral risks or threats in the community and ultimately helps improve safety.

Safety is debatably one of humanity's foremost values. We desire to not only survive but to also feel safe and secure. How much more important is this ideology to the development of children? The safety within schools and colleges should be sought after with determination, not only for the students, but for the parents, staff, and surrounding community. In today's episode, Dr. Janet Pilcher invites Deanna Ashby, who recently celebrated her one-year anniversary as a Studer Education coach, to discuss the topic of school safety, its importance, and her personal experiences related to this topic. Deanna discusses many large and small changes you can implement to boost the safety within schools as well as many reservations school leaders may have. Many leaders may say they can't afford to take the  time or money to implement these precautions, but Deanna questions if you can really afford not to. This episode addresses questions, such as:What are some ways you can implement school safety practices in your county, district, school, or classroom?How can leaders help school resource officers build strong relationships with students and teachers?What actions can leaders take to create an environment that helps students feel safe at school?Recommended Resources: Communication Preference Card, Make Way for Improvement, Safe and Sound Schools, & Working with The School Board

Nós temos uma parte no nosso curso Sound School que se chama AMA (Ask Me Anything). Os nossos alunos mandam perguntas sobre qualquer coisa para respondermos. Hoje respondemos a pergunta de uma de nossas alunas sobre sotaque, e se isso é algo que devemos nos preocupar. Press play! Teste o ELSA grátis por 7 dias: bit.ly/ELSAxInglesNuECru Receba 85% de desconto na compra ou 40% de desconto na assinatura anual do ELSA: https://elsaspeak.com/inf/inglesnuecru/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

December 14, 2012, is remembered by many as the day of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. But Alissa Parker remembers it as the day she lost her daughter, Emilie. In the nine and a half years since, Alissa has found solace in the kindness of others and in the goodness of a God who has allowed her to feel her daughter's presence time and time again. While the trauma of her loss still causes Alissa to feel anxiety, she continues to find comfort in the confidence that she will be reunited with Emilie again. 2:03- Emilie 12:44- The Aftermath 17:58- Where Was God? 22:59- The Many Ways We Mourn With Those Who Mourn 31:36- “What Her Life Had Now Become” 36:03- Avoiding Pointing Fingers 40:12- Safe and Sound Schools 44:15- Everything Is Connected 49:39- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?  I think there's a lot of heartache, beauty, trial, and error that occurs in our lives, and to be all in is to keep going and to keep having faith that those pieces will eventually make sense. Links- Book- https://deseretbook.com/p/unseen-angel-mothers-story-of-faith-hope-and-healing-after-sandy-hook?variant_id=146369-paperback Church video- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2BtFWBCVYw Safe and Sound Schools- https://safeandsoundschools.org/ Timeout For Women Talks-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RjrH5F9eKU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtqJbcGL5WU Faith Counts video- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7S9piBHUv8 Terri Turley's son- https://www.deseret.com/2006/4/25/19950108/car-strikes-kills-lds-missionary-in-argentina See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No episódio de hoje nós decidimos trazer um pedacinho do Sound School pra você com um tempero, digamos, especial. Aqui o Foster te dá uma introdução sobre como aprender literalmente qualquer som em inglês. E o tempero especial? Temos vídeo! Teste o ELSA grátis por 7 dias: bit.ly/ELSAxInglesNuECru Receba 85% de desconto na compra ou 40% de desconto na assinatura anual do ELSA: https://elsaspeak.com/inf/inglesnuecru/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It could be the biggest breakthrough in US gun reform in decades… A cross-party group of senators has agreed on a framework for new gun safety laws including tougher checks for buyers under 21 and cracking down on illegal gun purchases. It follows the horrific attack in Uvalde Texas just over three weeks ago, and a decade after a young man shot and killed 26 people, including 20 children, at Sandy Hook elementary school. Michele Gay’s 7-year-old daughter Josephine was one of those killed in the shooting. Michele went on to co-found Safe and Sound Schools, an advocacy group dedicated to crisis prevention in schools. After Sandy Hook everyone said “never again”, but it has happened again. And again… Michele told Tova on Thursday morning what it was like when the news started to unfold about Uvalde, Texas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ch1: How much dirty money is flowing into Vancouver real estate?  Is BC still a hot spot for organized crime to launder money? Guest: Jared Ferrie, Editor at Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project Ch2: Following the tragic events in Uvalde Texas, many will continue to go after the gun lobby for stricter laws to protect them, but some are taking a different route. Guest: Michele Gay, Co-founder of Safe and Sound Schools, Teacher, and mother of Sandy Hook victim, Josephine Ch3: Why did BC have more deaths in the first year of COVID than any other province? Guest: Kim McGrail, UBC School of Population and Public Health. Author of a paper in the CMA Journal, “Excess mortality, Covid19 and health care systems in Canada.” Ch4: Coming next year, BC will decriminalize small scale possession of illicit drugs. Guest: Sheila Malcolmson, B.C. Minister for Minister of Mental Health & Addictions Ch5: It is a difficult task, but how will Canada reform its military colleges? Guest: Charlotte Duval-Lantoine, a fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute Ch6: How does logging activity and wildfires increase the frequency of floods? Guest: Ben Parfitt, Policy Analyst at the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives Ch7: Our BC Farms are a vital part of our economy, but also our households!  As part of the CKNW BC Farming Series, today we check in the dairy industry. Our guest is Sarah Sache. She's the Vice Chair of the BC Dairy Association and a dairy farmer in Rosedale.  Guest: Sarah Sache, Vice Chair of the BC Dairy Association and a dairy farmer in Rosedale See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gun control activists are hoping for change following Tuesday's school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. We talk to Michele Gay, the executive director and co-founder of Safe and Sound Schools, whose daughter was killed in the Sandy Hook shooting in 2012. We also hear from Arelis Hernandez, the Texas correspondent for the Washington Post; and gun control advocate Matt Bennett.

Se você tivesse um talk show, quais seriam os seus 3 primeiros convidados? Esse é o AMA (Ask Me Anything) de hoje! É a parte no nosso curso Sound School que os nossos alunos mandam perguntas sobre qualquer coisa para respondermos. Press play! Teste o ELSA grátis por 7 dias: bit.ly/ELSAxInglesNuECru   Receba 85% de desconto na compra ou 40% de desconto na assinatura anual do ELSA: https://elsaspeak.com/inf/inglesnuecru/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ainda sobre o AMA (Ask Me Anything) que é a parte no nosso curso Sound School que os nossos alunos mandam perguntas sobre qualquer coisa para respondermos. E hoje é sobre o maior mico do Foster em português. Press play! Teste o ELSA grátis por 7 dias: bit.ly/ELSAxInglesNuECru   Receba 85% de desconto na compra ou 40% de desconto na assinatura anual do ELSA: https://elsaspeak.com/inf/inglesnuecru/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nós temos uma parte no nosso curso Sound School que se chama AMA (Ask Me Anything). Os nossos alunos mandam perguntas sobre qualquer coisa para respondermos. Hoje respondemos a pergunta de uma de nossas alunas sobre sotaque, e se isso é algo que devemos nos preocupar. Press play! Além da aula experimental do Cambly, você vai adorar o Listening Challenge — um pacotão de aulas e exercícios totalmente grátis para praticar e testar seu listening. São vários níveis de desafios com pontuação, então não perca! Para ganhar tudo isso, é só utilizar o cupom NATALNUECRU ou acessar o link https://bit.ly/2Z32giE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

O som do ED no final das palavras é o terror dos brasileiros, porque eles costumam adicionar a letra I no final das palavras que terminam com uma consoante, como em "Facebook." Além disso, o ED normalmente não é a sílaba tônica, o que torna a pronúncia ainda mais complicada para brasileiros.  Nesse episódio, o Foster dá uma introdução da “Week 7: How to speak in the past like a native,” a sétima semana do nosso curso de pronúncia e conversação Sound School. Ah, se você prefere o vídeo dessa aula, é só clicar aqui!

Hoje nós estamos trazendo algo um pouco diferente. Nesse episódio, você vai escutar o Foster dando feedback ao exercício do Ismael. O Ismael é aluno do Sound School, nosso curso intensivo de pronúncia e conversação, e esse é o feedback do exercício da semana.  O Sound School é um curso de 20 semanas, ou seja, são 20 semanas de estudo e exercícios com feedback para melhorar significativamente o inglês. E no final, o Ismael ainda terá uma sessão no Zoom com o Foster para garantir que nada ficou para trás e ele realmente aproveitou o curso da melhor forma possível  Você tá esperando o que para ser como o Ismael? Inscreva-se e faça parte da última turma do Sound School:  https://www.inglesnuecru.com/ Obrigado Ismael por nos deixar compartilhar esse áudio com os nossos ouvintes!

Lançamos nosso primeiro curso online 5 anos atrás, quando o cenário de podcast ainda era tudo mato. Desde então aprendemos muito, e entendemos que mudanças são necessárias. Inscreva-se e faça parte da última turma do Sound School, nosso curso mais completo de pronúncia e conversação: https://www.inglesnuecru.com/ Fique por dentro das nossas promoções: https://linktr.ee/inglesnuecru See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is there a gap between how parents and students perceive a particular school's safety and how the school administrators do? A 2021 survey in partnership with Raptor Technologies revealed a wide gap in the viewpoints of school safety initiatives. Students and parents are less confident than administrators in several critical areas, including a 30-point gap when asked if their school takes a proactive approach to safety awareness. To further discuss these survey results and look at some strategies schools can take moving forward, School Safety Today tapped mother, educator, and Co-Founder of Safe and Sound Schools, Michele Gay. “Being an educator, school safety was always a thing,” Gay said. “Those seeds were planted and watered over the years.” But when Gay lost her youngest daughter, Josephine, at Sandy Hook, that not only changed her life forever, but her perspective on school safety changed and became a recognition that school safety needs to be a top priority. In co-founding Safe and Sound Schools with a fellow Sand Hook parent, Gay's mission is to ensure all schools in the United States and beyond have the resources and assistance available to make schools safer. “There are so many people with so much to contribute. For us, it's really just about bringing that all together,” Gay said. Gay said she was not surprised by the survey results showing gaps, but the gaps in student perception were troubling because they are the ones at the school every day. “To see that there is this disenfranchised group that is our primary stakeholder, that waves a big red flag for all of us.” Some of these gaps could be due to a lack of effective communication between the schools and the parents, a barrier Gay admitted is a challenge. “You can tell people stuff, and hopefully they remember it, but once they become engaged in it, and they're a part of it, they're not only remembering it, but sharing it with others,” Gay said. So, engaging the community is a necessary tool for closing the communication gap.

In 2020, we wanted to check in on the state of our schools. We turned to Michele Gay, the co-founder of Safe and Sound Schools. Michele is an educator and a mother. Her journey with Safe and Sound Schools was a result of losing her daughter Josephine Grace on December 14, 2012, in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown, Connecticut. 20-year-old Adam Lanza shot and killed 26 people, including 20 children between six and seven years old, and six adult staff members. Earlier that day, before driving to the school, he shot and killed his mother at their Newtown home.  Since that time, Michele has channeled her work as an advocate, improving safety and security in schools and communities across our country. With a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Towson State University, Michele earned a Masters' degree in Curriculum and Instruction from McDaniel College. Prior to the Sandy Hook tragedy, she taught at the elementary level in the Maryland and Virginia public schools. Now a nationally and internationally recognized public speaker and school safety expert, Michele reaches audiences and consults with all levels of community institutions — schools; municipalities; houses of worship; educational and public safety leadership; state and federal governments; law enforcement agencies; and top news media sources. Through her work, and always with a goal of helping others increase the safety within their own  communities, Michele shares her personal experiences and the lessons she has learned.

Listen as Scarlett talks with Michele Gay, co-founder of Safe and Sound Schools about her organization and all the work they do to make schools and communities safer for all! Hear about the interesting information they found out from their most important stakeholders. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jesse-lewis-choose-love-m/message