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Part 4: New Teacher Blueprint SeriesThe first day of school comes with a lot of pressure. Teachers often feel like they need the perfect lesson plans, the perfect activities, and a perfectly organized schedule to make the day successful.But what if the goal isn't perfection?In this episode, Meghan, Stellar Team member AND 5th Grade teacher, is sharing a different approach to planning your first day of school... one that focuses on what matters most! You'll learn how to prioritize relationships and routines, build meaningful connections throughout the day, teach procedures in a way that feels natural, and plan transitions that keep your classroom running smoothly. We'll also share why a successful first day has less to do with checking every box and more to do with creating an environment where students feel safe, supported, and excited to return.In this episode, we'll discuss:✔ Why relationships and routines should be your two main priorities on the first day✔ Simple ways to build connections with students throughout the day✔ How to avoid common first-day pitfalls that create unnecessary stress✔ Tips for ending the day on a positive and organized noteWhether you're a brand-new teacher or heading into another school year with experience under your belt, this episode will help you simplify your first-day plans and focus on what truly matters.Tune in and discover why your first day of school doesn't need to be perfect—and why that's actually the goal.

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Iran War Grinds On. Trump Still Interested?President vs The Senate. GOP Midterm Malaise.Data Centers Opposition. SAVE America Act Dying.Hegseth Loves Manliness. GOP: Dems are Commies.Miane Democrats Recover. WH Correspondents Dinner. With Emily Goodin, White House Correspondent for the New York Post, Philip Bump, Editor and Columnist for Hearst Connecticut and Rachel Schilke, Congressional Reporter for Bloomberg Government. Today's Bill Press Pod is supported by The American Federation of Teachers. More information at AFT.org. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We just sold the 100,000th copy of a book I almost didn't write. Back in school, English was my worst subject. Teachers basically told me writing wasn't for me. So when I felt God nudging me to write Simple Money, Rich Life, I pushed back hard. I even hired someone else to write it for me. But God kept saying, "You need to write this." What came next was four years of prayer, a COVID curveball, a publisher who scrapped our whole concept, and an editing process that nearly wrecked us. Sales started slow. Then the ad budget got pulled. I walked around a lake 100 times asking God if it was over. Then things slowly started to turn. This is the behind the scenes story of how a book about biblical money, giving, and stewardship reached 100,000 copies sold. It is really the story of 100,000 answered prayers. If you enjoyed this, we'd love to send you a free copy of our book. You just cover shipping. It has over 1,000 5-star reviews on Amazon. Grab it at: seedtime.com/free.   What We Cover Here's a little of what we cover in this episode: The reader message that brought us to tears Why I almost let someone else write the whole book The prayer habit we started before any of this made sense The publisher demand that felt like losing an arm What Mark Batterson told me that changed how I measure success The lowest moment, and the lake I walked around 100 times The simple thing we started doing with every book we shipped What 100,000 copies really represents   Bible Verses Mentioned Hebrews 11:1 Exodus 4:10 1 Corinthians 1:27 Acts 19:11-12 Matthew 25:21   Resources Mentioned Simple Money, Rich Life True Financial Freedom   Disclaimer Obligatory legal disclaimer: I'm a financial educator, not your financial advisor, investment advisor, tax pro, or lawyer. This channel is for general education, not personalized advice, and nothing here should be taken as a recommendation to buy, sell, or use any specific investment, account, or financial product. I'm just sharing what I'm doing, what I'm learning, and what I find interesting. Markets can be humbling. Investing involves risk, including the risk of losing money, and my results are personal, may not be typical, and are not guaranteed. Do your own research, use wisdom, and talk with a qualified professional before making financial decisions. Some links are to our resources and some are affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. That helps keep the lights on around here, so thanks for the support.

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Standing Strong When the Battle Feels HeavyScripture: Isaiah 40:31 — but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint. Accept Jesus today. https://youtube.com/shorts/bIwAUlz7Kg4?si=BNOhv44iLWIR4eVJIf you would like to accept Jesus into your heart today, pray this simple prayer:****God, I have sinned against You. I believe that Jesus is Your Son, who died and rose for my sake. I ask you to forgive me for my sin. I place my trust in You for salvation. I receive you as my Lord and Savior. In Jesus' name, I am forgiven! Amen!****Congratulations! You are now a child of the Most High. John 1:12 says, "But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God."****If you just prayed this prayer to receive Jesus Christ as your Savior, I welcome you to the family of God. Subscribe to my channel and type in the comments right now, “I just prayed that prayer.”****Click here for FREE eBook download: https://tinyurl.com/ISAIDTHEPRAYERShow your love and support the channel:*PayPal: PayPal.me/malachimitchellministry*Cash App: https://cash.app/$MalachiMitchNote Journals and Puzzles:https://tinyurl.com/WalkinFaithPublishingAuthored Books: https://tinyurl.com/PastorMalachiBooksHNO Crypto Coin Investing Opportunity: https://tinyurl.com/HNOCoin-ReferralFREE Ways to Support Me:

What students achieve is tied to whether they feel valued — and the same is true for the teachers who serve them. In this Motivational Monday conversation, coach and author Debbie Simões (founder of Best Questers, co-author of High Five to Thrive) shows teachers how valuing students transforms a classroom, even on the hardest days. Drawing on years in inner-city classrooms, Debbie shares how to see past a child's behavior to the person of value underneath, how to communicate to connect instead of to correct, and how to be a "hope agent" for yourself and your colleagues in a season of burnout and teacher shortages. In this episode, you'll learn: Why "communicate to connect" changes how kids respond to correction The difference between behavior-based praise and identity-based praise How to respond when a student is at their worst What it means to be a "hope agent" when your own tank is low The mantra that can transform a school: people of value who value people and add value to them Full show notes and resources: https://www.coolcatteacher.com/e950 If this episode encouraged you, share it with a teacher friend and rate the show wherever you're listening.

1210 - Side - associated with tattoos 1230 - Ryan Walters, Chief Executive Officer of Teacher Freedom Alliance, kicks us off this week after the Teachers' Unions went crazy at their rallies over the weekend. Is the bible anti-Semitic? Who is spouting that craziness? Why is it so important to get federal funding for school choice? Why are behavioral changes in the classroom and proper training by teachers important for better students in any school? 1250 - Who did Bryson DeChambeau call out to to overturn a golf ruling in The Open? Your calls.

1210 - Side - associated with tattoos 1230 - Ryan Walters, Chief Executive Officer of Teacher Freedom Alliance, kicks us off this week after the Teachers' Unions went crazy at their rallies over the weekend. Is the bible anti-Semitic? Who is spouting that craziness? Why is it so important to get federal funding for school choice? Why are behavioral changes in the classroom and proper training by teachers important for better students in any school? 1250 - Who did Bryson DeChambeau call out to to overturn a golf ruling in The Open? Your calls. 1 - PA Treasurer and candidate for Governor Stacy Garrity joins us today. How ridiculous is is that PA Congresspeople will not reconvene in order to prevent a ruling that would re-open thousands of second degree murder cases in the Commonwealth? How is this bipartisan issue not getting any traction? Why is it so important to flip the house to bring common sense back to the state? Why are men favoring Stacy Garrity in the latest polls?How hard is it going to be to stomp out Iran as they attack our bases in other countries? What's next regarding AI in PA? 120 - Your calls. How much is New Jersey taking with their “jock tax”? 130 - Mike Inganamort, Assemblyman from District 24 in New Jersey, joins us today. Should New Jersey be entitled to a cut of selling the grass from the final at Metlife Stadium? While tourists enjoyed the US, they spent all their money in New York! So was this worth it for New Jersey? Should Mikie Sherrill look to correct problems here at home before trying to be a national figure? Will New Jerseyans ever pump their own gas? 150 - Dom Giordano Presents: Progressive Women Gone Wild! 2 - Why is “protected species” the hot phrase in the WNBA? 205 - What standard is women's tennis introducing tomorrow? 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 220 - Where are housing prices in New Jersey bound to soar? 225 - More calls. 235 - Should President Trump get credit for a dropping murder rate in Camden? Your calls. 250 - The Lightning Round!

It is essential that we work toward strong relationships and high-quality environments for young children, but that isn't the only level of support that may be needed for persistent, intense, challenging behavior. Join Cynthia and Alison for a discussion about the tiers of support when behavior needs more intervention.Check out our website:  https://www.howpreschoolteachersdoit.com/Be sure to like our Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/howpreschoolteachersdoitLearn more about Cynthia's work, including professional development, family education, and consulting opportunities:  https://hihello.com/hi/cindyterebush-RXMBKASubscribe to Cynthia's SubStack for free to receive articles and more in your email:  https://substack.com/@cynthiaterebush

In conjunction with the ILRN conference, which starts later this week in Athens, I am hosting a limited series I'm calling "Immersive Learning in the Cradle of Western Civilization."  I'll be talking with educators, developers, business leaders, museum leaders, and others from across Greece to highlight all of the amazing things that are happening in immersive learning in and around Greece.  In this episode, I speak with Georgios Gkoutis about this work "Teachers' Insights into Mixed Reality in Education: Challenges, Opportunities, and Limitations"

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It's one thing to get roasted by your friends, but it is another thing entirely to get roasted by your students. Yet it happens all the time when you're a teacher.   Don't forget to grab your tickets for our "Is it Friday Yet" TOUR!  The Bored Teachers Comedy Tour coming to a city near you this FALL! Tickets going fast: https://bit.ly/TODBTCT    PLUS book your hosts for a speaking event at your school: https://teacherspeakers.com/    Check out our MERCH! https://shop.boredteachers.com    Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.beacons.ai/teachersoffdutypod   Send us a voice message: https://bit.ly/3UPAT5a    Listen to the podcast anywhere you stream your favorite shows:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3hHNybdOJb7BOwe0eNE7z6?si=840ced6459274f98  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teachers-off-duty/id1602160612  _________________________________   Teachers get your perks!! This episode is brought to you by:  Zenni | If your glasses are overdue for a refresh, now is the time. Use code PODCAST15 for fifteen percent off your first order at https://bit.ly/4vujJur Betterhelp | Go to https://betterhelp.com/TOD to get 10% off today _________________________________   In this hilarious episode of Teachers Off Duty, Bri, Shelby, and Mr. Moore share the funniest, most unexpected, and downright mean things students have ever said to them in the classroom. Whether they bring up your clothes, hairstyles, or classroom management, it's true that kids really do say the darndest things and have no shame when it comes to saying them. Students at every grade level seem to have no filter when it comes to either accidentally or purposely dragging their teacher, and we have the stories to prove it! It doesn't matter whether you're a teacher, administrator, sub or student... this episode will have you laughing from beginning to end. Listen now & don't forget to subscribe!  Follow your hosts:  Briana Richardson @HonestTeacherVibes  Shelby Lattimore @teachingwithmissl Marc Moore @mrmooretaughtme Follow us on all platforms @TeachersOffDutyPodcast To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/TeachersOffDuty _________________________________ Teachers Off Duty - A Bored Teachers©️ Podcast

What if the most dangerous thing in a teacher's retirement plan isn't market volatility, it's the nice guy with free sandwiches and a terrible annuity contract? Jackie and Bill are joined by Dan Otter and Scott Dauenhauer of 403bwise, the duo who have spent decades exposing how badly K-12 educators get treated in the 403(b) world. What starts as a conversation about confusing vendor lists and a messy system, quickly turns into something bigger. This episode covers Why the K-12 403(b) system is fundamentally broken for many educators How Dan and Scott came together through the early 403bwise movement Why sales reps were able to roam campuses and sell high-cost products to teachers How 403(b)s became a multi-vendor mess while 401(k)s evolved under stronger fiduciary oversight Why newer teacher pension tiers are weaker and make supplemental retirement saving more important How bad 403(b) vendors can cost teachers hundreds of thousands of dollars over a career Why the 457(b) is increasingly the better option for many educators How state-run 457(b) plans can offer lower fees, simpler choices, and more retirement flexibility How teachers and school employees can advocate for better plans in their own districts . === SUPPORT  THE  SHOW ===

Welcome back to Season 16 of the Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast. I'm Andrea Samadi, and this is where we bridge neuroscience, social and emotional learning, and human performance so we can create measurable improvements in our well-being, achievement, leadership, productivity, and results. In this episode 403 The Movement Loop: How Movement Activates the Brain for Learning, Adaptation & Performance we will cover: ✔ Why movement is the biological input that prepares the brain for learning, adaptation, and performance. ✔ How Dr. Chuck Hillman's groundbreaking neuroscience research explains what happens inside the brain during and immediately after exercise. ✔ Why even one bout of physical activity can improve attention, executive function, and learning readiness. ✔ How Paul Zientarski translated neuroscience into practice through Naperville Central High School's internationally recognized Zero Hour PE Program. ✔ The science behind brain activation, neuroplasticity, positive stress, and cognitive reserve. ✔ Why movement isn't a break from learning—it's preparation for learning. ✔ How teachers, coaches, parents, and workplace leaders can use movement to improve focus, decision-making, creativity, and performance. ✔ How to apply the Movement Loop in everyday life using practical strategies you can begin today. ✔ Why movement is the input, adaptation is the process, and performance is the result. If you're just joining us, Season 16 explores Phase 3 of the Brain's Operating System for Human Performance—the Movement Loop. This season asks one central question: How does movement change the brain, adaptation change the body, and together create measurable improvements in performance? If you'd like the full overview of the five-phase framework, I encourage you to start with Episode 402. In Episode 402[i], we introduced Phase 3 of the Brain's Operating System for Human Performance—where we introduced The Movement Loop. We discovered one powerful idea. Movement is the input. When you move, your body sends a powerful biological signal to the brain that says: "Prepare. Activate. Adapt." Adaptation is the process. With movement, repetition, and recovery, the brain and body strengthen, rewire, and become more efficient. Performance is the output. The changes become visible in everyday life—clearer thinking, better decisions, stronger health, and improved performance. Then the loop begins again. Today we're asking the next question. Why does movement come first? Not simply because exercise is good for our bodies. But because movement is one of the most powerful biological signals we can send to the brain. Before we can focus... Before we can learn... Before we can adapt... The brain must first be activated. That's why movement isn't the outcome. It's the beginning. When we first interviewed Dr. Chuck Hillman on Episode 123[ii], (back in April 2021) I wanted to understand how his neuroscience research inspired Paul Zientarski's revolutionary Zero Hour PE Program at Naperville Central High School. It was Naperville's extraordinary performance on the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) that caught the eye of Dr. John Ratey. Naperville District 203 entered the international comparison as if it were its own "country" and ranked #1 in the world in science and #6 in the world in math. Those results made Dr. Ratey ask, "What are they doing differently?" That question ultimately led him to Naperville, (IL) where he discovered Zientarksi's Zero Hour PE initiative and made it the opening case study in  his book Spark. We will cover this story on our next episode Then years later, we revisited that conversation in Episode 397[iii] through the lens of motivation—exploring how movement increases engagement and helps us want to move more. But looking back through the lens of Phase 3, I realized I had been asking the wrong question. The bigger question isn't whether movement motivates us. The bigger question is: What happens inside the brain the moment we begin to move? That's the question we're answering today. And it's the reason movement sits at the beginning of the Brain's Operating System for Human Performance. Let's begin where every performance story begins... with movement. As we begin Phase 3, Dr. Chuck Hillman's research helps us understand why movement is the first step in the Movement Loop. In our interview, he mentioned that his lab has consistently demonstrated that even a single bout of physical activity can improve attention, cognition, and academic performance. But what fascinated me most wasn't simply that exercise works. It was why it works. Listen carefully as Dr. Hillman explains how movement acts as a positive biological stressor that prepares the brain for learning. EP 403 — Clip 1 Summary Movement is the First Signal As we begin Phase 3 of the Brain's Operating System, the first question is simple: Why does movement come first? Dr. Chuck Hillman has spent his career studying how physical activity changes the brain—from childhood through older adulthood. His research doesn't just focus on exercise, but on understanding how different life experiences shape brain health across the lifespan. One insight from our conversation completely changed how I think about movement. Dr. Hillman explained that even a single session of exercise can improve attention, cognition, and academic performance in children. His team is now studying why that happens, exploring how exercise acts as a positive stressor that activates biological pathways supporting brain function. But what struck me even more was why he chose to study children in the first place. Rather than waiting until someone reaches their 60s and begins experiencing cognitive decline, his goal is to help children build a stronger brain from the very beginning—to create what he calls a cognitive reserve that may protect brain health throughout life. That idea captures exactly what Phase 3 is all about. Movement isn't simply something we do to stay fit. It's one of the earliest investments we can make in the future health and performance of our brain. ______ This is the first piece of the Movement Loop. Movement isn't valuable because we eventually become fitter. This is what many of us used to think? I can't be alone in this…I used to move for fitness alone. Until I studied the brain…and learned that: It's valuable because it immediately changes the state of the brain. Before learning improves... Before memory improves... Before performance improves... The brain has to be activated. That's exactly what movement does. Key Takeaways from Dr. Hillman There are three ideas I'd like all of us to remember from this first clip. Movement is Information The Neuroscience Every movement you make sends information throughout your nervous system. As your muscles contract, they don't just move your body—they communicate with your brain. Your heart pumps faster, blood flow increases, oxygen and glucose are delivered more efficiently, and neurons begin communicating more actively. Movement also changes your brain's neurochemistry. Exercise increases the release of neurotransmitters like dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin, which help regulate attention, motivation, mood, and learning. At the same time, it stimulates the production of growth factors such as brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), which supports neuroplasticity—the brain's ability to form and strengthen new neural connections. That's why I like to think of movement as sending a message to the brain: "Wake up. Pay attention. Get ready to learn." Movement isn't simply burning calories. It's providing your brain with the biological conditions it needs to perform at its best. Stress Isn't Always Harmful The Neuroscience When we hear the word stress, we usually think of chronic stress—too much cortisol, too little recovery, and the negative effects that follow. But the brain actually needs short, manageable challenges to become stronger. Exercise is an example of what's often called eustress, or positive stress. When you exercise, your body briefly increases stress hormones like cortisol and activates your sympathetic nervous system. At the same time, it stimulates beneficial signaling molecules and growth factors that help the brain adapt. Dr. Hillman's research explores how these temporary changes—including biomarkers like cortisol and salivary alpha-amylase—may help explain why even a single bout of exercise improves attention and cognition. The important point is that the stress is temporary. When it's followed by recovery, your brain and body adapt. Without recovery, stress becomes harmful. With recovery, stress becomes the signal that drives growth. That's why adaptation sits in the middle of the Movement Loop. The challenge isn't the goal. The adaptation is. Activation Comes Before Performance The Neuroscience One of the biggest misconceptions about learning is that we can simply decide to pay attention. The brain doesn't work that way. Before the prefrontal cortex—the part of the brain responsible for focus, planning, decision-making, and executive function—can perform well, it must first be activated. Movement helps create that activation. Exercise increases cerebral blood flow, raises arousal to an optimal level, and improves communication across large-scale brain networks involved in attention and cognitive control. Think of it like warming up an orchestra before a concert. Before the musicians can perform together, they first need to tune their instruments. Movement helps the brain tune itself. That's why research consistently shows improvements in attention and executive function immediately after moderate physical activity. Performance doesn't begin when you sit down to work. Performance begins the moment you prepare your brain. That's why movement sits at the beginning of the Movement Loop. One final thought Movement isn't magic. It changes the brain because it changes the brain's biology. It increases blood flow. It changes neurochemistry. It activates neural networks. It stimulates neuroplasticity. And when those changes are repeated over time—and supported by recovery—they become adaptation. That's why movement is the input. Adaptation is the process. Performance is the result. TIPS to IMPLEMENT So what can we do with this research? Here are three simple ways to put the Movement Loop into practice this week. ✅ 1. Move with purpose. Before asking your brain to perform... Prepare it. Take a 10–20 minute walk. Ride your bike. Do a short workout. Climb the stairs instead of taking the elevator. Don't think of movement as taking time away from your work. Think of it as the first step toward doing your best work. I always park my car at the back of the parking lot, not afraid add bits of movement into the day. ✅ 2. Prepare the brain before expecting learning. Whether you're a parent... A teacher... A coach... Or a leader... Create opportunities to move before asking people to think. Movement isn't a reward after learning. It's preparation before learning. I discovered this one early on with this podcast. I can't focus on this topic, without moving first. ✅ 3. Start measuring brain performance—not just physical performance. The next time you move, don't just ask: "How many calories did I burn?" Ask: Did I think more clearly today? Did I focus more easily? Did I feel more energized? Did I recover better tonight? Am I becoming more resilient? Those are the real returns on your investment. Movement for me, is at the root of each of these questions. If I lacked movement (and sometimes I can't fit it in) I'll notice it show up in one of these questions, and know how important it is to get it back on track. Final Reflection Remember... Movement is the input. It's what we do. Every step you take sends a message to your brain: "Prepare. Activate. Adapt." The more consistently you send that signal, the more opportunities your brain and body have to change. Over time, those changes become visible. You think more clearly. You learn more effectively. You recover more efficiently. You perform at a higher level. But here's the part I find most fascinating. When I look at the Movement Loop... I don't stop at Performance. I look at the final circle. Confidence. Because confidence is what keeps the loop alive. I'll be the first to say I can't always do this. Something gets in the way. It's not always easy to move. Some days we're busy. Some days we're tired. Some days we simply don't feel like it. But every time you complete the loop, you collect another piece of evidence. "I showed up." "I felt better afterward." "I handled that challenge differently." "I'm becoming stronger than I was yesterday." Those moments become evidence. Evidence builds confidence. And confidence makes it easier to begin again tomorrow. That's how lasting change happens. Not through one workout. Not through one perfect week. But by repeating the loop. Again. And again. And again. Because every movement today is an investment in the person you're becoming tomorrow. Movement is the input. Adaptation is the process. Performance is the result. And confidence is what inspires us to begin again. Clip 2 Summary Brain Activation Creates Readiness to Learn Paul Zientarski explains how Naperville Central High School achieved remarkable academic results through its Zero Hour PE Program and the use of heart rate monitoring. His work around getting students to move was inspired by Dr. Hillman's research. In this clip, Paul Zientarski describes how Dr. Chuck Hillman's research transformed physical education from something schools did for physical health into something they could use to improve learning itself. The research that ignited him showed that after just 20 minutes of walking, students demonstrated measurable increases in brain activation and performed better on cognitive tasks. For Paul, this wasn't simply evidence that exercise works. It explained why movement belongs at the beginning of the school day. Movement wasn't taking time away from learning. It was preparing the brain to learn. Looking at this through the lens of the Movement Loop, we can now see what was happening biologically. Movement activated the brain. An activated brain was better able to pay attention. Better attention improved learning. Repeated learning created adaptation. And over time, those adaptations translated into stronger academic and life performance. That's why movement is the first step in Phase 3. Key Takeaways ✔ 1. Brain activation is the bridge between movement and performance. Movement doesn't improve learning—or performance—directly. It first changes the brain into a state that's ready to focus, solve problems, make decisions, and learn. Whether you're in a classroom, on the athletic field, or leading a team at work, performance begins with brain activation. ✔ 2. Readiness comes before instruction/teaching/learning. One of Paul Zientarski's greatest insights was that not every student needed more movement. Sometimes they needed more recovery. By monitoring students' heart rates, he learned to recognize when a student was physiologically ready to learn and when the brain and body needed time to recover. That's a lesson for all of us. Teachers can observe energy before beginning a lesson. Coaches can balance challenge with recovery. Leaders can recognize when their teams need a reset before asking for peak performance. The question isn't simply, "What am I teaching?" It's, "Are people ready to learn?" ✔ 3. Small actions create lasting adaptation. One walk. One movement break. One active lesson. One walking meeting. None of these seem significant on their own. But repeated consistently, they become the biological signals that drive adaptation. Small actions, repeated often, create lasting change. ✔ 4. Performance begins long before the moment that matters. A student's success doesn't begin when they open the exam. An athlete's success doesn't begin when the whistle blows. A leader's success doesn't begin when the meeting starts. Performance begins much earlier— when we prepare the brain to perform. ✔ 5. Movement isn't a break from work. It's preparation for better work. Whether you're teaching a lesson... Coaching a team... Leading a meeting... Or solving a complex problem... Movement should be viewed as part of the performance process—not time taken away from it. Tips to Implement Prepare the brain before expecting performance. Before teaching... Before coaching... Before presenting... Before solving difficult problems... Ask one question: "Is the brain ready to perform?" Sometimes the best way to improve performance is to begin with five to ten minutes of purposeful movement. Build movement into the rhythm of the day. Instead of viewing movement as a separate activity, make it part of how you work and learn. Teachers can begin lessons with movement. Coaches can use dynamic warm-ups with a cognitive focus. Leaders can replace one seated meeting each week with a walking meeting. Movement becomes the signal that says, "It's time to focus." Balance challenge with recovery. Paul didn't simply encourage students to move more. He also recognized when they needed recovery. High performance isn't created by constant effort. It's created by alternating challenge with recovery. That's true in classrooms. It's true in sports. And it's true in the workplace. Think beyond fitness. Don't ask, "How do I fit exercise into my day?" Instead ask, "How can movement improve everything I do afterward?" That one shift changes movement from another task on your calendar... into the first step toward better thinking, better learning, better leadership, and better performance. Closing Reflection Every time we move... We send a message to the brain. "Prepare. Activate. Adapt." That's why movement isn't just something we do for our bodies. It's one of the most practical performance tools available to teachers, coaches, leaders, parents, and anyone who wants to think more clearly, learn more effectively, and perform at a higher level. Because in the end... Movement is the input. (What we do.) Adaptation is the process. (How the brain and body change.) Performance is the result. (What we're capable of becoming.) Paul Zientarski didn't change physical education at Naperville HS. He changed the purpose of physical education. Instead of asking, "How do we build fitter students?" he helped us ask, "How do we build brains that are ready to learn?" EP 403 Review and Conclusion As we review and close out this episode, I'd like to leave you with one final thought. When we first interviewed Dr. Chuck Hillman, I was fascinated by what exercise did for the brain. When we interviewed Paul Zientarski, I was inspired by how he translated that research into a school that changed lives. But looking back through the lens of Phase 3, I realize they were teaching us something even bigger. They were teaching us where human performance begins. Not with talent. Not with intelligence. Not with motivation. It begins with a biological signal. Movement. Every step you take... Every walk... Every workout... Every hike... Every time you choose to move... You're telling your brain: "Prepare. Activate. Adapt." That's the first instruction your brain receives. From there, everything else becomes possible. Movement activates the brain. An activated brain pays attention. Attention makes learning possible. Learning creates adaptation. Adaptation improves performance. And performance builds confidence. Confidence is what inspires us to move again tomorrow. That's the Movement Loop. A Personal Journey This season has become personal for me. For years, I interviewed experts and shared their research. Over the past year, I began testing these ideas (their research) in my own life. Not to become a better athlete. Not to chase perfect numbers on my wearable device (as much as I would like to have them). But to see whether the neuroscience actually showed up in everyday life. It did. The more consistently I moved... The more consistently I recovered... The more my brain and body adapted. My recovery improved. My resting heart rate dropped. My hikes became easier. My thinking became clearer. Those weren't isolated improvements. They were evidence that the Movement Loop was working. And with every small improvement... my confidence grew. Not because someone told me I was improving. Because I could see it. I could measure it. I could feel it. That confidence became more than the result of movement. It became something I began carrying into other areas of my life. Into my work. Into my relationships. Into the challenges I was willing to take on. And that's when I realized something... Confidence doesn't end the Movement Loop. It becomes the beginning of another part of the Brain's Operating System. But... that's a conversation for another episode.   Your challenge for the week So before our next episode, I'd like to leave you with a simple challenge. Don't focus on changing your life overnight. Just begin the loop. Tomorrow morning... Before work... Before studying... Before an important conversation... Move. Even if it's just for ten or twenty minutes. Then ask yourself one question: How did that movement prepare my brain today? Start paying attention. Notice your focus. Notice your energy. Notice how you think. Because once you begin looking for the changes... You'll start seeing them everywhere. Write down what you notice…because if you don't write things down, you won't remember that the change occurred.   Looking ahead In our next episode, we'll continue exploring Phase 3 with one of the pioneers in this field, Dr. John Ratey, author of Spark. If Dr. Hillman showed us that movement activates the brain... Dr. Ratey helps us understand why exercise has been called "Miracle-Gro for the brain" and how movement literally changes the brain's ability to learn, adapt, and grow. We'll continue building the Movement Loop... one step at a time.   Until next time... Remember... Movement is the input. It's what we do. Adaptation is the process. It's how the brain and body change. Performance is the result. It's the measurable improvement we experience in our thinking, learning, health, leadership, and daily lives. And perhaps most importantly... Confidence is what keeps the loop alive. Because every step you take today is building the brain you'll depend on tomorrow. By the end of this season, my hope is that we don't just understand the neuroscience of human performance—we put it into practice. That we begin moving with purpose. That we notice how our brain and body respond. That we embrace adaptation as part of the process. And that we experience measurable improvements in our thinking, learning, health, leadership, and everyday performance.   I'm Andrea Samadi, and this has been the Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast. I'll see you next time.   EP 403: How did movement prepare my brain today? EP 404: How did today's movement help my brain learn? EP 405: How did recovery help my brain adapt? EP 406: How did attention improve my performance? EP 407: How will I keep the loop going?   RESOURCES:   Full interview Dr. Chuck Hillman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ip5s2iDFLE&list=PLb5Z3cA_mnKhiYc5glhacO9k9WTrSgjzW&index=88   Full interview Paul Zientarski https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHYNEhxkxfE   Paul Zientarski's clip https://www.youtube.com/shorts/DmtkP_licdA   REFERENCES:   [i] Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE 402 “Phase 3 Intro: How Movement Builds the Brain https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/movement-loop-how-everyday-action-rewires-your-brain-and-boosts-performance/   [ii] Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE 123 https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/northeastern-university-professor-chuck-hillman-phd-on-the-impact-of-exercise-on-the-brain-and-learning/   [iii] Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE 397 https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/move-to-learn-how-movement-activates-the-brain-and-fuels-motivation/                                

You can't make this up. A tech company is repurposing its sexbots into AI teachers' aides and they're already being used in at least one New York state school. Welcome to the future, kids. Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube and all major podcast hosts including Spotify. CLOWNFISH TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary podcast that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer's point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles. Get more news, views and reviews on Clownfish TV News - https://more.clownfishtv.com/ On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ClownfishTV On Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tu83D1NcCmh7K1zHIedvg On Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clownfish-tv-audio-edition/id1726838629 MORE CLOWNFISH TV - Official Merch Store: http://ClownfishMinus.com Facebook - https://facebook.com/ClownfishTV X - https://x.com/ClownfishTVcom Clownfish TV subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/ClownfishTVOfficial/ Disclaimer: This series is produced by Clownfish Studios and WebReef Media, and is part of ClownfishTV.com. Opinions expressed by our contributors do not necessarily reflect the views of our guests, affiliates, sponsors, or advertisers. ClownfishTV.com is an unofficial news source and has no connection to any company that we may cover. This channel and website and the content made available through this site are for educational, entertainment and informational purposes only. These so-called “fair uses” are permitted even if the use of the work would otherwise be infringing. #AI #WTF #Podcast #Commentary #News #Reaction #Gaming #Comedy #Entertainment #Hollywood #PopCulture #Tech #Anime #FYP Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sermon July 19, 2026 | Rev. Richard Harris | Christ Presbyterian Church in Houston, TX | “Dangerous Teachers” from Titus 1:10-16 The post Dangerous Teachers appeared first on Christ Presbyterian Church of Houston.

Matthew 7:12 is one of the most recognized sentences in human history, yet its depth is rarely appreciated. Jesus placed it at the very end of the main body of the Sermon on the Mount, using the word 'so' to gather everything He had taught since Matthew 5 into a single principle. He had already said in Matthew 5:17 that He came not to abolish the law and the prophets but to fulfill them. Here, He says this one rule captures the very essence of the law and the prophets. These two references form a deliberate frame around the entire sermon, and everything between them is held together by this principle of active, others-centered love. What makes Jesus' version of the Golden Rule distinct is its positive form. Teachers before Him, including Rabbi Hillel and philosophers like Confucius, offered a negative version: do not do to others what you would not want done to you. That version can be kept from a recliner. Jesus demands more. He calls His followers to actively seek the good of others, not merely to avoid harming them. The rule is also sweeping in its scope. The Greek text places emphatic weight on the 'you,' making clear that no disciple is exempt, regardless of whether others are living the same way. There is no transaction implied, no expectation of return, and no relationship excluded. The honest reality is that none of us can keep this rule consistently on our own. Our hearts are more self-oriented than we like to admit, and Jesus knows it. His teaching does not lower the standard until we feel good about ourselves. It shows us the life we were made for and exposes our inability to produce it apart from Him. For those who are in Christ, this rule is not a ladder to climb toward God's approval. It is a response to the approval already given. Jesus Himself picked up a towel, washed His disciples' feet, and went to the cross bearing the punishment we deserved. Through His Spirit, we now have both the power and the motivation to live this out, and when we fall short, His grace is ready to meet us there.

→ How can we make this school year the best of our professional careers?→ What is a Resilience Bank Account, and how can it support busy educators on the hard days?→ What is the Scribble and Scrap technique, and how can it help us against negative self-talk?Welcome back to the Teachers on Fire Podcast, airing live on YouTube most Saturday mornings at 8am Pacific, 11am Eastern. My name is Tim Cavey, and my mission here is to warm your heart, spark your thinking, and ignite your professional practice.About This Guest, Dr. Naomi HallDr. Hall is a speaker, educator, and stress management coach dedicated to helping high-achieving professionals reclaim their well-being and reignite their passion for their work through building resilience. With 22 years of experience spanning classroom teaching, district leadership, and consulting, she brings a deep understanding of the challenges today's professionals face—because she has lived them herself.Timestamps from This Episode0:00:00 - Dr. Naomi Hall is an experienced educator, speaker, and coach2:11 - Dr. Hall's personal journey with burnout5:31 - Resilience bank accounts7:08 - The 5 foundations of wellness10:40 - Intermittent fasting12:57 - Building wellness habits16:10 - Managing anxiety with Zones of Control22:31 - Scribble and Scrap26:59 - Managing boundaries30:33 - Professional development33:58 - Receive support from Dr. Naomi Hall37:36 - How and where to connect with Dr. Hall onlineYou can connect with Dr. Naomi Hallon Facebook and LinkedIn,on Instagram @drnaomirhall,and at her website, nrhdynamic.com.Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/.Song Track Credit: Tropic Fuse by French Fuse - retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library.

Does the Bible teach male headship? Yes. I examine Genesis 3:16 where God told Eve "your desire will be to your husband, and he will rule over you." I argue that it refers to the woman's desire to exercise authority over her husband rather than submit to his authority. I also make the case that female submission to male headship was not introduced in Gen 3:16, but part of creation order in Genesis 2. Web: ThinkingtoBelieve.comEmail: ThinkingToBelieve@gmail.comFacebook: facebook.com/thinkingtobelieveTwitter & Gettr: @thinking2believTruth: @ThinkingToBelieveParler: @thinkingtobelieve

Fighting With Spiritual Weapons, Not Fleshly ReactionsScripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4 — For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds.Accept Jesus today. https://youtube.com/shorts/bIwAUlz7Kg4?si=BNOhv44iLWIR4eVJIf you would like to accept Jesus into your heart today, pray this simple prayer:****God, I have sinned against You. I believe that Jesus is Your Son, who died and rose for my sake. I ask you to forgive me for my sin. I place my trust in You for salvation. I receive you as my Lord and Savior. In Jesus' name, I am forgiven! Amen!****Congratulations! You are now a child of the Most High. John 1:12 says, "But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God."****If you just prayed this prayer to receive Jesus Christ as your Savior, I welcome you to the family of God. Subscribe to my channel and type in the comments right now, “I just prayed that prayer.”****Click here for FREE eBook download: https://tinyurl.com/ISAIDTHEPRAYERShow your love and support the channel:*PayPal: PayPal.me/malachimitchellministry*Cash App: https://cash.app/$MalachiMitchNote Journals and Puzzles:https://tinyurl.com/WalkinFaithPublishingAuthored Books: https://tinyurl.com/PastorMalachiBooksHNO Crypto Coin Investing Opportunity: https://tinyurl.com/HNOCoin-ReferralFREE Ways to Support Me:

Adobe Express and Canva are packed with AI tools that save teachers hours — Amy Storer shares the features her teachers love most. Innovative learning specialist Amy Storer (Montgomery ISD, TX) walks through the AI-powered tools inside Adobe Express and Canva that teachers and students are getting most excited about — from studio-style student podcasts to interactive games you can build without writing a line of code. She also shares a favorite bonus tool for creating step-by-step how-to guides, and closes with a word of encouragement for any teacher feeling buried by "all the things." In this episode, you'll learn: How Adobe Express's Create a Podcast and one-click Enhance make student podcasting simple Why Animate a Character is an easy win for your youngest learners and GT projects How Canva Code lets you build interactive, self-grading activities with no coding A hidden Canva presentation timer and how Scribe turns clicks into a how-to guide Amy's "pick one tool" philosophy for teachers who feel overwhelmed Full show notes and links: https://www.coolcatteacher.com/e948 If this one gave you an idea you can use, share it with a teacher friend who could use a time-saver.

In this episode I am once again joined by Alan Chapman, British writer, occultist, and spiritual teacher. Alan takes a deep dive into his understanding of the phenomenon of prophecy, how it operates, and its surprising purpose. Alan explains the different between prophecy and prediction, the tests a prophet will face, and contrasts his approach to that of the Old Testament prophets. Alan also shares stories of his own prophetic experiences, including a prophecy which he believes concerns events to come in 2026. … Video version: www.guruviking.com Also available on Youtube, iTunes, & Spotify – search ‘Guru Viking Podcast'. … Topics Include: 00:00 - Intro 00:43 - Prophecy vs prediction 02:57 - What is prophecy? 03:27 - Prophecy and the path of awakening 03:51 - 2 worlds 05:58 - Expressing the silent knowing 08:43 - Confounding factors on the path 11:32 - Surprising encounters as awakening deepens 12:24 - The role of the prophet 15:00 - Are musicians and artists prophets? 16:26 - Speaking truth to power 20:20 - Alan's prophetic dream about Fukushima 21:51 - Prophecy about Alan's awakening 26:04 - Premonitions and more on Fukushima 27:03 - Prediction vs prophecy 30:35 - Divine mercy and a parental tone 31:50 - Purpose of prophecy 34:58 - Divine judgement and smiting 36:36 - Interpreting Old Testament prophecy 40:47 - Love not wrath 45:21 - Is a prophecy inevitable or can it be changed? 50:04 - Incarnation and identity formation 52:21 - Path of spiritual seeking 53:18 - Rebellion and revenge 54:25 - Cultural rebellion and inevitability 58:39 - Analysing Alan's Fukushima prophecy 01:01:27 - Oracles and prophetic institutions 01:03:00 - Alan's prophecy about 2026 01:24:44 - Teachers and trusting the silent knowing 01:28:44 - Understanding why prophecy happens 01:30:37 - Has Alan failed? 01:34:26 - Tests on the path 01:38:16 - Alan's comments on Western culture 01:38:44 - We have forgotten the divine 01:42:13 - The Presocratics were prophets and magicians 01:44:23 - Alan comments on today's geopolitical and cultural situation 01:46:23 - False flags and true flags 01:49:59 - Alan's advice for living in today's world 01:53:03 - Beatitudes and being light 01:56:30 - The consequences of violating your conscience 01:59:07 - True repentance 02:01:55 - Alan's relationship with Jesus Christ 02:12:07 - Upcoming Magia exegesis 02:13:43 - Planned series about Alan's Magia system … Previous episodes with Alan Chapman:  - https://www.guruviking.com/search?q=chapman To find our more about Alan Chapman visit: - https://barbarouswords.com/ For more interviews, videos, and more visit: - https://www.guruviking.com Music ‘Deva Dasi' by Steve James

Anchor Chat #32: The Middle MattersIn this episode, Dr. Woods challenges educators to rethink where they focus their attention by highlighting a group of students who often go unnoticed—the ones in the middle. While schools naturally devote time and resources to students who are struggling and those who are excelling, there is tremendous potential among students who are quietly meeting expectations but may not be reaching their full potential. Dr. Woods explores how intentional instruction, meaningful challenges, and a focus on growth can help these students move beyond simply being "on track" to truly thriving. This Anchor Chat encourages educators to look beyond proficiency and ask a more important question: How can we help every student maximize their potential?

Please join us for this new series entitled Meditating With the Masters.  In this meeting we will be asking the Higher Beings and in particular Masters in various known and unknown traditions to assist us in the development of our consciousness and subtle bodies.  These Masters are particular to each person in the meeting and your personal connections will be invoked both in the transmission and meditation.In this particular meeting, we will be asking the Divine, Our spiritual guides and Teachers, and the Holy Masters to assist us in downloading the virtue of forgiveness in particular from a non-dual perspective.  From this perspective of unity, the hurts and mistakes either done to us or that we have done no longer have any effect.  We ask from these evolved beings the capacity to see this life and our experience from this non-dual perspective of unity consciousness.After the 40 minute transmission we will then do a Pillar of Light meditation meant to download these patterns into our subtle bodies and consciousness.  In particular we will be focusing on the further opening and development of the heart chakra and its connection to the pineal chakra in the head.  This will work to alchemically connect the head and the heart through the central channel of energy.  A clean flow of prana can then occur to further develop the head and the heart which leads to universal love, compassion, and higher state of clairvoyance.If you would like to further your study on this topic we will be using the book The Masters and the Path by C.W. Leadbeater as a textbook for this series.This episode is the energy transmission of the event.

Josh, Chris, and Mark unpack Anthropic's surprise launch of "Claude for Teachers," a free‑until‑2027 offering that immediately drew criticism from district leaders for its bottom‑up signup model, suggested student data uploads, and potentially misleading FERPA claims. The guys cover the ripple effects of the Canvas security incident, including Instructure's paused notifications when a third‑party vendor (Progress Software) posed a new threat, leaving districts awaiting critical breach details. They summarize newly passed AI laws in Idaho, Maryland, Oklahoma, and Virginia as well. Join us at MidwestTechTalk ———— Sponsored by: Meter CyberNut Fortinet Extreme Networks ClassLink Incident IQ    ———— Join the K12TechPro Community (exclusively for K12 Tech professionals) Buy some swag (tech dept gift boxes, shirts, hoodies...)!!! Email us at k12techtalk@gmail.com OR our "professional" email addy is info@k12techtalkpodcast.com X @k12techtalkpod Facebook Visit our LinkedIn Music by Colt Ball Disclaimer: The views and work done by Josh, Chris, and Mark are solely their own and do not reflect the opinions or positions of sponsors or any respective employers or organizations associated with the guys. K12 Tech Talk itself does not endorse or validate the ideas, views, or statements expressed by Josh, Chris, and Mark's individual views and opinions are not representative of K12 Tech Talk. Furthermore, any references or mention of products, services, organizations, or individuals on K12 Tech Talk should not be considered as endorsements related to any employer or organization associated with the guys.

Hour 2 - Rashee Rice has all the incentive + Robot teachers full 2807 Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:46:39 +0000 Syp5PegYfh0pSY8ZJv5C0PJrleIfLxEI nfl,kansas city chiefs,college football,soccer,world cup,society & culture Cody & Gold nfl,kansas city chiefs,college football,soccer,world cup,society & culture Hour 2 - Rashee Rice has all the incentive + Robot teachers Hosts Cody Tapp & Alex Gold team up for 96.5 The Fan Radio's newest mid-day show "Cody & Gold."  Two born & raised Kansas Citians, Cody & Gold have been through all the highs and lows as a KC sports fan and they know the passion Kansas City has for their sports teams."Cody & Gold" will be a show focused on smart, sports conversation with the best voices from KC and around the country. It will also feature our listeners with your calls, texts & tweets as we want you to be a part of the show, not just a listener.  Cody & Gold, weekdays 10a-2p on 610 Sports Radio.  2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Society & Culture https://player.amperwavepodcasting.

Sound Like Learning - FAAF 268In this 268th episode, I share my reflections from July 13-17,, 2026. Check out the WHOLE SPOTIFY PLAYLIST I put together with all the listens mentioned below:>>> https://bit.ly/E268FreshAirAtFivePlaylist

You might think you want to be a teacher until you come face to face with 30 kids.“There's nothing worse than getting to your junior year of college, being placed in your first observation, and going, 'I hate second graders.'”We talk with the teachers who lead the Southern Illinois Future Teachers Coalition about giving students early opportunities to see if the career's for them…and recruiting the next generation of teachers.

Female teachers say they've thought of quitting their careers because of harrassment driven by a rise in misogyny and extreme views being expressed in classrooms. They've also watched their students move schools because of misogynistic, transphobic and homophobic views, which they believe are being picked up from social media. Bella Craig reports on what the teachers are facing. A warning, this story refers to sexual violence.

This week Jason Howell and Jeff Jarvis break down Apple's trade secret lawsuit against OpenAI, including text messages showing a former Apple engineer accessing confidential files after leaving for OpenAI. They also dig into GPT-5.6's triple-model launch, Fidji Simo stepping down from her number two role, and Demis Hassabis proposing a federal standards body for frontier AI modeled after financial regulators.Also in this episode: the White House unveils "Gold Eagle," a Treasury-led AI cyber threat clearinghouse. Nearly 200 economists and Nobel laureates warn that AI could cause unprecedented economic upheaval. Anthropic's new ad campaign unsettles viewers. Meta pulls its Instagram AI image generation tool three days after launch. Plus New York pauses data center permits, Grok Build gets caught uploading entire Git repos, Google Images gets a personalized redesign, and Anthropic launches Claude for Teachers. New episodes every Wednesday at aiinside.show. Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Start 0:01:50 - Apple Sues OpenAI for Trade Secret Theft in Pivotal Case 0:06:44 - OpenAI Unaware of ‘Any Evidence' Showing Apple Lawsuit Has Merit 0:07:57 - OpenAI's First Device Will Be Movable, Screenless Speaker Built as AI Companion 0:14:35 - OpenAI releases GPT-5.6 and ChatGPT Work tool 0:16:40 - OpenAI unveils ChatGPT Work agent, GPT-5.6 models now available 0:27:09 - OpenAI's No. 2 Executive to Step Down in Latest Leadership Shake-Up 0:29:54 - A Framework for Frontier AI and the Dawning of a New Age 0:32:37 - White House details ‘Gold Eagle' clearinghouse for AI cyber threats 0:50:58 - Anthropic's newest ad is creeping people out 0:57:43 - Meta's new AI image maker draws fire over consent - Meta Suspends AI Image Feature After Days of Backlash 0:58:55 - New York becomes the first state to enact a data center moratorium 1:00:05 - Musk promises purge after Grok Build caught sending entire repos to the cloud 1:01:05 - Google Images gets a Pinterest-like redesign focused on discovery 1:02:32 - Anthropic is giving teachers free access to premium Claude features, details here Hosts: Jason Howell and Jeff Jarvis Download and subscribe to AI Inside in audio and video: https://aiinside.show/ Support the podcast on Patreon for special perks: https://www.patreon.com/aiinsideshow. You'll get ad-free episodes, members-only Discord, T-shirts and stickers you love, and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s Thursday and we have pole dancing mistakes and a dumb guy in smart glasses in the Ill-Advised News. We chat about the new robot teacher coming to Salamanca, hear the sounds of the Rocky biopic film, and share the sentences that changed our lives. We “will” in the blank for Will Ferrell’s birthday, play the “Longer than pregnancy” game, and get dorky inside Cass and Anthony’s Science Corner. Support the show and follow us here Twitter, Insta, Apple, Amazon, Spotify and the Edge! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drew Bent, leader in education research at Anthropic, discusses the launch of Claude for Teachers, a new free AI tool built with educators to help Texas teachers save time on lesson plans, tests, and other time-consuming tasks so they can focus more on students.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The cyclosporiasis parasite is spreading nationwide… and it's hitting Taco Bell's stock.Meet the accidental Data Center Millionaires…. Teachers and farmers are making AI millions.Bill Gates' daughter's AI fashion startup was accused of fraud… “Cookie Stuffing” is commission theft.Plus, there's a bazaar new 911 phone call happening… Passengers fall asleep in Robotaxis.$YUM $RL $META Grab your Tickets to the IPO Tour: Our In-Person OfferingSan Francisco 9/23: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1C0064AFB5F688BDBoston 10/14: https://tickets.citywinery.com/event/tboy-the-ipo-tour-in-person-offering-8cdhupSeattle 11/4 (21+): https://www.axs.com/events/1446394/the-best-one-yet-ticketsNEWSLETTER:https://tboypod.com/newsletter OUR 2ND SHOW:Want more business storytelling from us? Check our weekly deepdive show, The Best Idea Yet: The untold origin story of the products you're obsessed with. Listen for free to The Best Idea Yet: https://wondery.com/links/the-best-idea-yet/NEW LISTENERSFill out our 2 minute survey: https://qualtricsxm88y5r986q.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dp1FDYiJgt6lHy6GET ON THE POD: Submit a shoutout or fact: https://tboypod.com/shoutouts SOCIALS:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tboypod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tboypodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tboypod Linkedin (Nick): https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolas-martell/Linkedin (Jack): https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-crivici-kramer/Anything else: https://tboypod.com/ About Us: The daily pop-biz news show making today's top stories your business. Formerly known as Robinhood Snacks, The Best One Yet is hosted by Jack Crivici-Kramer & Nick Martell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leading a 25-school network to a 96% graduation rate and 91% staff retention — with zero tenure protection — takes more than good policy. It takes a leader who has lived the exact inequity his schools now solve for. Pablo Villavicencio grew up in East LA, where his own neighborhood school graduated less than half its students, and only got a real shot at a quality education because his parents falsified an address to send him to a school 30 miles away. He carried that lesson through Teach For America, a school closure in Harlem, and five years as a founding high school principal in the Bronx before landing back in the exact Los Angeles community he grew up in — this time as CEO of Alliance College-Ready Public Schools. Find Alliance's work at laalliance.org. Teacher retention is the number every superintendent claims to be working on and almost none can move. Pablo Villavicencio's network sits at 91% retention across every employee group, without tenure, while running 25 schools and a 96% graduation rate in some of LA's highest-poverty neighborhoods — and in this episode, he breaks down exactly how belief, not policy, got him there. ✍️ What You'll Learn Why "all kids can learn" has to function as infrastructure, not a mission statement, before it changes anything How to build a wraparound services model that pairs academic teacher teams with therapists and social workers What actually drives teacher retention without tenure protection How to keep 25 schools aligned to one vision without creating a siloed bureaucracy Why redefining "college ready" to include community advocacy and wellness changed Alliance's outcomes

Days after the rescue of 48 school children and their teachers from kidnappers in Nigeria's Southwest Oyo State, authorities call for investigations into the abductions and the release. We hear from the families of the victims. And Somalia cites insecurity and money laundering in a bid to oppose the roll out a new WhatsApp feature that will allow users to utilise usernames instead of registered phone numbers. Presenter: Nkechi Ogbonna Producers: Keikantse Shumba, Bella Twine and Priya Sippy Senior Producer: Charles Gitonga Technical Producer: David Nzau Editors: Rhoda Odhiambo and Maryam Abdalla

Federal law is clear that teachers cannot be required to lie against their religious beliefs. Constitutional expert, lawyer, author, pastor, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver discusses the important topics of the day with co-hosts and guests that impact life, liberty, and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org.

Send us Fan MailWhat does a 1982 fantasy movie filled with ferrets, bat-people, blue fire, and questionable leather wardrobe choices have to do with leaving teaching?Quite a lot, actually.In this episode of Teachers in Transition, Vanessa uses The Beastmaster as a surprisingly useful map for teacher career transition.Dar begins the movie believing he is on a revenge mission. His home is gone. His identity has been shattered. The people in power have caused real harm, and he has every reason to be angry.That emotional starting point may feel familiar to teachers preparing to leave the classroom.The hero's greatest strength is the very thing others see as strange. That same pattern shows up for teachers, who often minimize skills like communication, adaptability, leadership, relationship-building, and crisis management because they were treated as “just part of the job.”This episode explores:• Why your “weird” strengths may be your most valuable transferable skills • How networking is really built through trust and reputation • Why leaving teaching can feel like losing part of your identity • The difference between escaping a harmful system and building a better future • Why you are not starting over. You are learning to name what you already know how to doYour transition does not have to stay focused on what education took from you.It can become a rescue mission for your health, confidence, voice, family, and future.LinksThe Beastmaster on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083630/Schedule a free Discovery Session: https://teachersintransition.com/calendarListen to Teachers in Transition: https://teachersintransition.buzzsprout.comQuestions or movie suggestions: Vanessa@TeachersinTransition.comOptional support for the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/277608/supportSupport the Podcast!If you enjoy this scrappy little indie podcast, please consider:sharing the episode with a teacher friendleaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotifysupporting the show financially starting at just $3/month Support Teachers in Transition  Connect with Vanessa Jackson

Sissy and David celebrate the powerful role teachers, coaches, mentors, and other trusted adults play in helping kids grow into capable, resilient people. They reflect on the teachers and mentors who made them feel seen, believed in, challenged, and loved, and they remind listeners that one steady, caring adult can change the trajectory of a child's life. They also talk about the practical ways educators and coaches build capability in kids by helping them feel known beyond performance, offering safe challenge, supporting anxious children with calm and clear expectations, and offering hope. The episode closes with a challenge for parents and kids to thank the people who have made a meaningful impact in their lives. Resources mentioned Capable by David Thomas and Sissy Goff Wild Things: The Art of Nurturing Boys by Stephen James and David Thomas Raising Girls: Learn How to Encourage, Challenge, and Inspire Your Daughter to Discover Who God Is Calling Her to Be by Melissa Trevathan and Sissy Goff Nashville Coaching Coalition Oprah Winfrey's interview with her elementary school teacher, Mrs. Duncan “Trees We'll Never See” by Amy Grant . . . . . .  Sign up to receive the⁠ bi-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠monthly newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Order our new book, Capable, here!! See our speaking dates, purchase books and check out our courses here.. . . . . .  If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Advertise With Us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ form. QUINCE: Go to ⁠Quince.com/rbg⁠ for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. BOLL & BRANCH: Get 15% off plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at Bollandbranch.com/rbg⁠. Exclusions apply. ADVENTURE BIBLE: Get an Adventure Bible for your child and begin reading and exploring it together to build confidence and curiosity in God's Word https://tinyurl.com/RBGAdventureBible. CHRISTIAN HEALTHSHARE MINISTRIES: Take charge of your healthcare by visiting chministries.org/solution. LIBERTY HEALTH SHARE: Visit LibertyHealthShare.org to learn more about healthcare sharing options for your family.  HIYA HEALTH: Visit hiyahealth.com/RBG to get 50% off your first order. OUR PLACE: Stop cooking with toxic cookware, and upgrade to Our Place today. Visit fromourplace.com/RBG and use code RBG for 10% off sitewide. CASPER: Save up to 30% on mattresses and up to 35% on everything else when you go to Casper.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are Christian teachers judged by God in a unique way? Is original sin biblical? What about being righteous by (re)birth? What's the "unworthy manner" of celebrating the Lord's Supper in 1 Corinthians 11? And what about the "judgment" in that same communion passage? Is it from God?

Connor Pugs tells a Storytime about a Delusional Gen Alpha Kid Says “Teachers Aren't PEOPLE” This gen alpha kid has brainrot, and he thinks teachers are actually robots because he saw a video on youtube shorts saying so... this story is cringe and cringey and hilarious so try not to laugh at this funny gen alpha kid story time!

1 Timothy 6:1-10 (NKJV)Andrew, Isack, and Edwin discuss godliness and contentment.Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here.    Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org.    Join the Facebook community and join the conversation by clicking here. We'd love to meet you. Be a guest among the Christians who meet on Livingston Avenue. Click here to find out more. Michael Eldridge sang all four parts of our theme song. Find more from him by clicking here.   Thanks for talking about the text with us today.________________________________________________If the hyperlinks do not work, copy the following addresses and paste them into the URL bar of your web browser: Daily Written Devo: https://readthebiblemakedisciples.wordpress.com/?p=26183The Christians Who Meet on Livingston Avenue: http://www.christiansmeethere.org/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TalkAboutTheTextFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/texttalkMichael Eldridge: https://acapeldridge.com/ 

Every email you send trains your list to do something. Most people don't realize they're training their subscribers to expect free stuff and never reach for a wallet. In this episode, Igor breaks down why he never sends "chat emails," what Gmail is actually measuring when it decides whether you land in the inbox, and the psychological barrier that makes marketers overcompensate with value emails until their list stops buying entirely. Plus: the story of a friend who ran two campaigns to the same list, sent roughly the same number of clicks, and got 200 sales from one and 20 from the other.

In this episode, we touch on how the science community has debunked the VAK (Visual, Auditory, Kinesthetic) Learning Model, and share two steps teachers can take to encourage learning beyond the traditional model.

For generations, people concerned themselves with "spoiling" children. Join Cynthia and Alison for a dynamic conversation about what we can do, what we cannot do, and how to address it with people who still talk about it.Check out our website:  https://www.howpreschoolteachersdoit.com/Be sure to like our Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/howpreschoolteachersdoitLearn more about Cynthia's work, including professional development, family education, and consulting opportunities:  https://hihello.com/hi/cindyterebush-RXMBKASubscribe to Cynthia's SubStack for free to receive articles and more in your email:  https://substack.com/@cynthiaterebush

If you're looking for the best back-to-school teacher hacks, who best to ask than our panelists on this week's episode of Teachers off Duty. Bri, Jere and Anna hand out plenty of tips and tricks that will save you time, money and especially energy!   DON'T FORGET!  Tickets are on sale for our "Is it Friday Yet" TOUR!  Don't miss out on the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour coming to a city near you! Tickets going fast: https://bit.ly/TODBTCT    PLUS book your hosts for a speaking event at your school: https://teacherspeakers.com/    Check out our MERCH! https://shop.boredteachers.com    Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.beacons.ai/teachersoffdutypod   Send us a voice message: https://bit.ly/3UPAT5a    Listen to the podcast anywhere you stream your favorite shows:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3hHNybdOJb7BOwe0eNE7z6?si=840ced6459274f98  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teachers-off-duty/id1602160612  _________________________________   Teachers get your perks!! This episode is brought to you by:    Wayfair | Go to wayfair.com shop all things home today.   CashApp | Download CashApp at https://cash.app/ . Use our exclusive referral code FAMILY10 at sign up and get$10 when you send $5 to a friend. Terms Apply.   Jones Road Beauty | Go to https://www.jonesroadbeauty.com/ to get your FREE shimmer face Oil with CODE TOD _________________________________ From how to make sure your classroom is ready to go on day one, to avoiding the inevitable side quests, this episode will give you plenty of ideas to make sure this school year gets off on the right foot. Our teachers cover everything from handling the overuse of technology, to easy ways to decorate on a budget through the use of practical tips and hilarious stories. There's also some real talk about how to create an inclusive environment that welcomes everybody into your classroom and makes them feel like they belong. Whether you're a first year teacher or a savvy veteran, this episode has something that everyone can learn from.   Listen now & don't forget to subscribe!  Follow your hosts:  Briana Richardson @HonestTeacherVibes  Anna Kowal @ReadAwayWithMissK  Jere Chang @mschanggifted Follow us on all platforms @TeachersOffDutyPodcast To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/TeachersOffDuty _________________________________ Teachers Off Duty - A Bored Teachers©️ Podcast

Topics: Not Many of You Should Become Teachers (James 3:1), James 3:1-8, Law of Christ vs Law of Moses (Galatians 6:2, 1 Corinthians 9), Perfect Judgment of Jesus (John 5:24), Definition of Logou vs Logos (James 1:22, John 1:1), Abounding Spiritual Blessings (Ephesians 1:3), Judaizers and the Men From James (Galatians 2), Circumcision vs Dietary Restrictions (Acts 15-16), Perfect Love Casting out Fear (1 John 4:18), Judgment and Strictness Removed, Meaning of Brethren as Ethnic Jews (James 4:8), Full Remission of Sins (2 Corinthians 5:19, Romans 8:1), Cross of Christ Success, Shadows of Teaching in the New Covenant (Hebrews 8:11), True Qualification and Competence From God (2 Corinthians 3:5-6), Purpose of the Law (1 Timothy 1:7-9), Tested Works and Heavenly Rewards (1 Corinthians 3), Tree and Fruit Metaphor, Body as the Temple of God (1 Corinthians 3:16, 1 Corinthians 6:19), Slaves to Righteousness (Romans 6:18), Perfect Cleansing vs Staining (1 Corinthians 6:11), Tongue Control and the Fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23), Crucified With Christ (Galatians 2:20, Colossians 2), Holy Identity of the Believer (Colossians 1:22), Final Account for ChristiansSupport the showSign up for Matt's free daily devotional!  https://mattmcmillen.com/newsletter

My conversation with Christy starts at 29 minutes Stand Up is a daily podcast. I book,host,edit, post and promote new episodes with brilliant guests every day. This show is Ad free and fully supported by listeners like you! Please subscribe now for as little as 5$ and gain access to a community of over 750 awesome, curious, kind, funny, brilliant, generous souls Subscribe and Watch Interviews LIVE : On YOUTUBE.com/StandUpWithPete ON SubstackStandUpWithPete In July of 2025 Christy McGillivray joined Voters Not Politicians as the Executive Director. She has over twenty years of experience across the fields of education and non-partisan political and policy advocacy. Her past roles as an advocate include working as the Legislative and Political Director for Sierra Club Michigan; Organizer with the American Federation of Teachers, Michigan; and Campaigns Director and Field Manager for Michigan Clean Water Action. Christy taught Earth Science, Chemistry, and Physics at Eastpointe Highschool, outdoor STEM education at the Farmington Hills Nature Center, Early American History and Literature at Lawrence Technological University, and Comparative Education Policy at Deakin University in Melbourne, Australia. Christy is committed to spending the rest of her life ensuring the people most affected by policies have a voice in shaping those policies, and preserving an accountability pathway for elected officials based on the policy decisions they make. In short, Christy is here to fight for our democracy. Decades of experience have made it clear to her that a healthy, functioning democracy is the best way to deliver for all Michiganders. If she's not spending her spare time hiking and paddling in the Upper Peninsula with her partner, daughter, and two dogs, Christy can probably be found in Wayne State University's Reuther archive combing through primary documents from the 1930s. Listen rate and review on Apple Podcasts Listen rate and review on Spotify Pete On Instagram Pete on Blue Sky Pete on Threads Pete on Tik Tok Pete on Twitter Pete Personal FB page Stand Up with Pete FB page All things Jon Carroll  Gift a Subscription https://www.patreon.com/PeteDominick/gift Send Pete $ Directly on Venmo