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#texasvaluesreport with host Jonathan Saenz, President & Attorney for Texas Values Read our press release: War on Christmas Update – Merry Christmas Texas Project Protects Religious Freedom in Texas Public Schools and More https://txvalues.org/press-release-war-on-christmas-update-merry-christmas-texas-project-protects-religious-freedom-in-texas-public-schools-and-more/ Read our blog post: Important Texas Speaker of the House Race Update! https://txvalues.org/important-texas-speaker-of-the-house-race-update/ Join us for Texas Faith & Family Day at the Texas Capitol March 14, 2025 https://txvalues.org/events/ Double your impact up to $125,000 when you donate by December 31st. https://donate.txvalues.org/GiveToTexasValues Help us build our channel so we can maintain a culture of Faith, Family, & Freedom in Texas by interacting with us; like, comment, share, subscribe! For more about Texas Values see: Txvalues.org To support our work, go to donate.txvalues.org/GivetoTexasValues

In our season 2 finale, Dr. Michelle Smith joins hosts Steven Stout, FASAE, CAE, and Katy Markert to explore strategies for associations ahead of the 2025 legislative session. Smith highlights the critical need for associations to engage with newly elected legislators, craft clear messaging strategies, and mobilize grassroots advocates. She also shares insights on navigating advocacy challenges, such as aligning internal priorities, leveraging storytelling, and using creative approaches to communicate effectively with decision-makers.   This episode is sponsored by Higher Logic. Better By Association is produced by Association Briefings.   Show notes Dr. Michelle Smith is a leading advocacy and legislative expert who has dedicated her career to advancing public policy and empowering communities to engage with their elected officials. Before founding Smith Advocacy in 2024, Dr Smith served as the executive director of Raise Your Hand Texas, a statewide advocacy organization focused on improving public education for over five million Texas students. Dr. Smith also worked with HillCo Partners for eight years, focusing on public education issues such as public school finance and school choice, as well as facilities funding, government transparency, and elections. During her tenure at HillCo Partners, Dr. Smith also served as the executive director of the Fast Growth School Coalition (FGSC) for five years. She adeptly combines and connects advocacy expertise, a deep knowledge of Texas politics, and practical experience to offer innovative approaches to today's advocacy and policy challenges. Her work in and around the Texas Capitol garnered accolades and awards, including recognition as Capitol Inside's Top 100 Hired Guns lobby list (2017, 2019) and Friend of the Year by Friends of Texas Public Schools (2018).

Watch Texas Values Report live now with special guest Abraham George, Chairman, Republican Party of Texas, and host Jonathan Covey, Policy Director for Texas Values, as they discuss the Texas Speaker of the House race. Read our blog post: Important Texas Speaker of the House Race Update! https://txvalues.org/important-texas-speaker-of-the-house-race-update/ Read our press release: War on Christmas Update – Merry Christmas Texas Project Protects Religious Freedom in Texas Public Schools and More https://txvalues.org/press-release-war-on-christmas-update-merry-christmas-texas-project-protects-religious-freedom-in-texas-public-schools-and-more/ Join us for Texas Values Austin Christmas Lunch & Learn Friday 12/20 at 11am. Register today! https://txvalues.org/events/ Save the date for Texas Faith & Family Day at the Texas Capitol on March 14, 2025. https://txvalues.org/events/ Help us build our channel so we can maintain a culture of Faith, Family, & Freedom in Texas by interacting with us; like, comment, share, subscribe! For more about Texas Values see: Txvalues.org To support our work, go to donate.txvalues.org/GivetoTexasValues

#texasvaluesreport with special guests Cameron Bryan, President & Andrew Yeager, Vice President, @CarrollISD Board and host Jonathan Saenz, President & Attorney for Texas Values Calling it a ‘holiday break' instead of Christmas is ‘ridiculous': Cameron Bryan. Watch Cameron Bryan's interview with FOX & Friends here: https://www.foxnews.com/video/6343820195112 Follow Carroll ISD on X https://x.com/Carrollisd Learn more about your religious freedom rights in public schools https://merrychristmastexas.com/ Press Release: War on Christmas Update – Merry Christmas Texas Project Protects Religious Freedom in Texas Public Schools and More https://txvalues.org/press-release-war-on-christmas-update-merry-christmas-texas-project-protects-religious-freedom-in-texas-public-schools-and-more/ Read our blog post: A Full Review of November 2024 Texas State Board of Education (SBOE): Religious Liberty (The Bible), Protection of Kids from Dirty Books and Education Choice Prevail https://txvalues.org/a-full-review-of-november-2024-texas-state-board-of-education-sboe-religious-liberty-the-bible-protection-of-kids-from-dirty-books-and-education-choice-prevail/ Texas Values events coming near you! https://txvalues.org/events/ San Antonio Christmas Lunch & Learn December 13th, 2024, 11:00AM – 1:00PM Kinected Coworking, The Dolphin Room, 10401 W. Interstate 10, San Antonio, TX. 78230 Houston Christmas Lunch & Learn December 18th, 2024, 11:00AM – 1:00PM Maggiano's Little Italy, 2019 Post Oak Blvd., Houston, TX. 77056 Austin Christmas Reception December 20th, 2024, 11:00AM – 1:00PM Maggiano's Little Italy, 10910 Domain Dr. Suite 100, Austin, TX. 78758 Help us build our channel so we can maintain a culture of Faith, Family, & Freedom in Texas by interacting with us; like, comment, share, subscribe! For more about Texas Values see: Txvalues.org To support our work, go to donate.txvalues.org/GivetoTexasValues

 Texas board advances plan to allow Bible material in elementary school lessonsAP News, By NADIA LATHAN, on November 19, 2024https://apnews.com/article/texas-public-school-religion-bible-curriculum-education-0585dc0a1ecb04b6cf426cce08af7543?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3REIwbmlXgDNlXTd2WxcHy75rw35yw30X-oCLJQNUKHhAEwG9CYrng9Lc_aem_liKM2LWPsYK_WvcyYSuFRQThis segment delves into the controversial approval of a textbook in Texas that heavily integrates Christian teachings into public school curricula, particularly targeting kindergarten through fifth grade. Although labeled as "optional," the curriculum incentivizes schools with additional funding, creating a financial pressure for adoption. The panelists criticize the curriculum for promoting indoctrination, violating the separation of church and state, and presenting myths as facts. AJ highlights its explicit biblical focus, noting repeated references to the "Christian Bible" and the Good Samaritan story, while pointing out how historical art, such as da Vinci's "Last Supper," is reframed as religious education. Scott discusses the First Amendment implications, arguing that this curriculum prioritizes Christianity over other beliefs and undermines secular education. Stephen and others emphasize how this approach erodes trust in educators, dilutes evidence-based learning, and perpetuates harmful power dynamics, setting a dangerous precedent for religious influence in public institutions. They express concern over the alienation of non-Christian students and the broader societal implications, likening this strategy to historical examples of propaganda and scapegoating. The conversation ends with a fiery critique of the larger motivations behind blending religion with education, linking it to control over marginalized communities and reinforcing existing power structures.The Non-Prophets, Episode 23.48.2 featuring Infidel 64, Stephen Harder, AJ and Scott DickieBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-non-prophets--3254964/support.

We interviewed Annette Logsdon-Rodriguez of Proximity Learning and discussed the teacher shortage issues within Rural Education and how companies like Proximity Learning meet these challenges through synchronous online learning. We talk about the challenges of finding qualified teachers to meet the unique needs of rural school districts, particularly in remote areas. This is particularly challenging given the curricular needs of schools around ESL, specific content areas, and ADA. We discuss the variety of supports Proximity Learning provides to fill those gaps. We discussed the ways funding can be used to support these initiatives. This is an excellent podcast for administrators seeking alternative approaches to address talent management and addressing the teacher shortage. Annette Rodriguez Bio Annette Logsdon-Rodriguez joined Proximity Learning in 2022 to focus uniquely on solutions for Public Schools as the Sr. Director of School Partnerships and Sales. Annette is a PreK-16 industry executive with deep cross-functional expertise at the intersection of teaching & learning, innovative technologies and solution development. She brings a comprehensive understanding of effectively providing complex solutions to school districts supporting the combined needs of Human Resources, Curriculum and Instruction, Professional Learning, and Special Education. Prior to joining the Proximity Learning team, Annette has a breadth of experience in the Education arena. She started her career as an ESL/bilingual teacher at Kaufman ISD, a rural Texas district, and continued teaching in Texas Public Schools for 7 years. A growing passion for authentic and meaningful integration of technology in her own teaching practice launched her into leadership roles in several leading EdTech companies including Apple Computer, Teachscape and Frontline Education. She has greatly enjoyed providing and overseeing services at every level of the PreK-16 spectrum, empowering educators to prepare students for success through innovative practices, effective instruction and the ever-evolving use of technology. LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/annette-logsdon-rodriguez/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/proximity-learning/mycompany/ Instagram: proximitylearning annette_rodriguez_pli X @ProxLearning @LogsdonAnnette

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: More lies, half-truths, and repetitious hyperbole from the Left (Dems and the Texas press) over Abbott's signing of SB3 and SB4.The Current Revolt does a good job demonstrating the hot air of the Dems over SB4 – they said the same things in 2017 about the ban on sanctuary cities in Texas.Hearst outright lies in this this headline: “Gov. Abbott signs border law that empowers Texas to begin deportations.” There is no mechanism for affecting deportations in the bill; all it allows is for the state to turn them over to the Feds and then it's up to the Feds who are not subject to the authority of Texas court orders under SB4.Here's an example of the outrageous hyperbole: Texas rep accuses Gov. Abbott of wanting to ‘kill' migrants coming across border.The examples are numerous and of course, the ACLU and other Leftist front groups are suing to stop the law. But, this is exactly what we planned for because we need to get the issue before the Supreme Court again so that we can try to overturn the overly broad Arizona decision related to similar.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Despite massive funding and lowering of standards, Texas public schools are failing over half of the student population:  Texas Education Agency Releases ‘Disappointing' Performance Results.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates. www.PrattonTexas.com

The 2023 legislative session started with a lot of promise. Lawmakers had a historic $33 billion dollar budget surplus, and there was energy and consensus to address a number of public education issues. Instead, lawmakers failed to give Texas public schools enough funding to even keep up with inflation, much less provide teacher pay raises to help stop the exodus of educators from the classroom. They lost efforts to improve our accountability system so that teachers could focus on their students' learning instead of their performance on standardized tests. They did not pass any policies to help recruit and retain high-quality teachers. There was one tentative win for public education advocates. Thanks to a bipartisan group of determined House lawmakers who withstood enormous pressure from Gov. Greg Abbott  —  no private school voucher program passed. In this episode, hear from Raise Your Hand Texas' Libby Cohen, Senior Director of Advocacy, Will Holleman, Senior Director of Government Relations, and Bob Popinski, Senior Director of Policy, alongside Georgia Polley, public education advocate from Spring Branch ISD, as they discuss their views on the 88th Legislative Session, and why a victory to stave off vouchers is far from certain, and came at a great cost to Texans. 

The Supreme Court just struck down two race-based university admissions programs. What does it mean for Texas? Even though Texas lawmakers knew federal money was on the way for expanding high-speed Internet access across the state, they decided to also implement their own program. A look at why. A new podcast takes a deep dive […] The post New law will allow chaplains in Texas public schools appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

It's Wednesday, May 17th, A.D. 2023. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark Possible life sentence for Pakistani Christian widow On Saturday, a court in Pakistan released a Christian widow on bail. She faces blasphemy charges against the false religion of Islam. Bibi worked for a school where she was asked to clean out a storeroom full of paper. She allegedly burned the paper which students said included pages from the Koran. Bibi cannot read, and was just carrying out the school's instructions. Now, she could be sentenced to life in prison. Blasphemy charges are used to target vulnerable individuals. Azad Marshall with the Anglican Church of Pakistan told Morning Star News, “The allegation itself is nothing short of a death warrant, and we continue to pray for [Bibi's] safety.” Exodus 22:22-23 says, “You shall not mistreat any widow or fatherless child. If you do mistreat them, and they cry out to Me, I will surely hear their cry.” Thailand's political victory over military-backed government On Sunday, opposition parties in Thailand won a landslide victory against the country's military-backed government. The military has effectively ruled Thailand for decades. Most recently, the country's Prime Minister led a military coup in 2014, ousting the elected government.  Now, the opposition parties control about 60% of Thailand's parliamentary seats. They are calling for sweeping changes, but face an unelected Senate chosen by the military. In particular, the opposition is calling for an end to a law that prohibits insulting the monarchy, saying the military uses it to curtail free speech. Google, Amazon, Microsoft, PayPal, & Disney oppose free speech  Alliance Defending Freedom released their second-annual Viewpoint Diversity Score Business Index on Tuesday.  The report scored U.S. companies on their respect for free speech and religious freedom. The best score was 50% for Fidelity National Information Services. The rest of the companies scored 25% or below. Coming in at 5% or less, some of the worst companies included Alphabet, the parent company of Google, Amazon, Microsoft, PayPal, and Disney.  California churches victorious in abortion ruling Last Friday, Alliance Defending Freedom announced that California has agreed to pay $1.4 million in attorneys' fees for its abortion coverage requirements. Four churches challenged the requirement to fund abortion in their healthcare plans. Two court rulings sided with the churches. Jeremiah Galus with ADF said, “For years, California officials, in collaboration with Planned Parenthood, have unconstitutionally targeted faith-based organizations. This is a significant victory for the churches.” Texas legislature: Public schools can have chaplains Last Tuesday, the Texas House of Representatives passed a bill allowing public schools to have chaplains. The bill already passed the state's Senate last month.  The legislation says, “A school district or an open-enrollment charter school may employ or accept as a volunteer a chaplain to provide support, services, and programs for students as assigned by the board of trustees of the district or the governing body of the school.” The bill now goes to the desk of Republican Governor Greg Abbott. The state is also considering legislation allowing prayer in school and requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in every single classroom. Speaking of God's commandments, Deuteronomy 6 says, “You shall teach them diligently to your children. ... You shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates.” When parents are united spiritually, teens follow suit Pew Research released information from recent years on how well parents pass on religious beliefs to their children.  When parents have unified religious beliefs, their children generally follow suit. Over 80% of Protestant, Catholic, or unaffiliated parents had teenagers who believed the same way. For children over 18, Pew reports similar results. Adults generally retained the faith of their parents when their parents had unified religious commitments. However, the transmission of religious beliefs was less predictable for those raised in religiously divided households. About 20% of adults were raised in such homes.  Christian obstetrician warns against Abortion Kill Pill Today, as I guest host for Kevin Swanson on Generations Radio, I interview Dr. Ingrid Skop, a pro-life obstetrician who discusses the dangers of the Abortion Kill Pill.  53% of mothers who abort today choose chemical abortion over surgical abortion. Not only does it kill the baby, but women experience four times the risk of complications as surgical abortion! SKOP: “The abortion industry tells them, ‘It's natural. It's safe and effective, safer than Tylenol. They can have an abortion in the ‘comfort of their own home.' Well, we discussed already how horrible the process is for these women. Their bathroom has now become the abortion clinic. But it's not comfortable and it's not safe and it's not all that effective. “One out of 20 women, their body cannot completely express all the dead pregnancy tissue. And so they continue to suffer until they find a doctor who is willing to perform the surgery that they need.” Listen to my 25-minute interview at Generations.org/radio. Alabama Christian couple celebrates quadruplets' birth And finally, a Christian couple from Alabama welcomed quadruplets into the world last month.  Michael and Hannah Carmack were hoping to give their daughter a sibling. In God's providence, they got the incredibly rare experience of having two sets of identical twins. Initially, the thought of quadruplets was daunting. But after meeting with their pastor, Michael and Hannah felt strong and united on what God had chosen for them.  Evelyn, Adeline, David, and Daniel were born at 27 weeks. They've needed special help with eating, so they're still at the hospital. But the newborns are doing well and expected to go home next month! Psalm 127:3 says, “Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb a reward.” Close And that's The Worldview in 5 Minutes on this Wednesday, May 17th in the year of our Lord 2023. Subscribe by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldView.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

They did it again, the dumb fanatics strike again in Texas forcing their delusions on children with complete disregard for the diverse fabric of each classroom. we couldn`t resist taking a shit/stab at this, well.. it does affect us and our children since we are living under the religious tyranny of the dying breed of religious freaks.

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Leftist study programs thrive in Texas public schools and the Daily Caller points out the latest to be found indoctrinating public school students at Judson ISD: School District's ‘Women' Studies Course Instructs Students To Avoid Using ‘Gender-Biased' Words.What's in Senate Bill 8 and 9 – school choice and teacher retention.Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) threatens to sue school districts as a response to Carroll ISD pulling out of the organization.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Much border news including: Known Migrant (illegal alien) Got-Aways Top 400K in Past Six Months March Southwest Border Migrant Apprehensions Jump to 161K After Two-Month Decline Man Kidnapped in Texas Home, Taken to Mexico by Cartel Gunmen, Remains Missing Two important court rulings: Paxton Shuts Down Biden Administration “Judge Shopping” Efforts in Lawsuit to Stop ESG Rule Fifth Circuit Court Overturns Bail Bond Precedent Cases in Dallas and Harris Counties And, other news of Texas.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: There's a new twist from the Left on school choice that would make the most shameless Soviet propagandist proud.Dirty books in our public schools; armed security at every Texas public school campus, and; the fight to protect Texas children from the abusive “trans” sexual movement – it's all in today's look at the 88th session of the Texas Legislature.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Anti-Wimp: As gun jams, food truck cook, grandmother, ends man's crime career.Texas' Rainy Day Fund might reach it's cap if projections hold up. All that means is that we need to save more because, due to inflation, the dollar is actually worth less.And, other news of Texas.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day:  An Accuracy in Media investigation in Texas shows how public school teachers and administrators readily ignore state law to continue pushing neo-Marxist programs like Critical Race Theory. In the continued fight against this and similar, like Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs at our universities, lawmakers need to go the proverbial extra mile to get the language right in bills.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Why has Gov. Abbott backed away from “record” property tax relief? Could it be because legislative leaders rigged the game to prevent record property tax relief this session? Read details here.Texas lost a True Texan legend, Spur-native and San Antonio resident, Red McCombs dead at 95.And, other news of Texas.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates. www.PrattonTexas.com

Happy 2023! The Y'all-itics team is still on break, spending time with family. But the Jasons wanted to share our top two performing episodes of 2022 with you while they're out. To start this new year, we're looking back at the playbook to take down Texas public schools. Conservatives made it a priority in 2022 to attempt to reshape school boards across the state. And this effort will continue in 2023. And as we get closer to the start of the legislative session later in January, expect to hear more about this issue and school choice/vouchers. This episode originally released on February 14, 2022. And 10 months later, the Jasons add some new context to our second most listened to podcast of the year.Original summary:The right-wing is trying to take over public schools. Texas superintendents are quitting. Boards have banned books. The once obscure term Critical Race Theory is now part of our lexicon. Why is public education under attack? Who's behind it? And how did we get here? In this episode of Y'all-itics some pastors are now pushing back. The Jasons put down their pint glasses after seeing an evangelical group tangle on Twitter with a sitting Republican Congressman over this issue. Scrolling further through their feed, an op-ed from a Baptist news organization began trending after arguing that the right-wing has had this playbook in the works for 60-years. What's the end game for the right? What's really at risk? The Jasons walked away with some better context on this mashup of church, state, and Texas politics. (original release date: February 14, 2022)GuestsRev. Charles Johnson / Executive Director, Pastors for Texas ChildrenMark Wingfield / Executive Director and publisher of Baptist News Global

Happy 2023! The Y'all-itics team is still on break, spending time with family. But the Jasons wanted to share our top two performing episodes of 2022 with you while they're out. To start this new year, we're looking back at the playbook to take down Texas public schools. Conservatives made it a priority in 2022 to attempt to reshape school boards across the state. And this effort will continue in 2023. And as we get closer to the start of the legislative session later in January, expect to hear more about this issue and school choice/vouchers. This episode originally released on February 14, 2022. And 10 months later, the Jasons add some new context to our second most listened to podcast of the year. Original summary: The right-wing is trying to take over public schools. Texas superintendents are quitting. Boards have banned books. The once obscure term Critical Race Theory is now part of our lexicon. Why is public education under attack? Who's behind it? And how did we get here? In this episode of Y'all-itics some pastors are now pushing back. The Jasons put down their pint glasses after seeing an evangelical group tangle on Twitter with a sitting Republican Congressman over this issue. Scrolling further through their feed, an op-ed from a Baptist news organization began trending after arguing that the right-wing has had this playbook in the works for 60-years. What's the end game for the right? What's really at risk? The Jasons walked away with some better context on this mashup of church, state, and Texas politics. (original release date: February 14, 2022) Guests Rev. Charles Johnson / Executive Director, Pastors for Texas Children Mark Wingfield / Executive Director and publisher of Baptist News Global

An advisory panel for the CDC is recommending that the agency add the Covid-19 vaccine to its routine vaccination schedule for children. The CDC has yet to sign off on this. Even if approved the decision does not impact what vaccines are required for school entrance. It would be entirely up to the states to require Covid vaccines for school entrance. Should the state of MA mandate Covid shots for school entrance?*For the last segment of the hour Dan brought up his 2nd topic: Take Home DNA Kits? Texas has passed a law requiring the Texas Education Agency to provide identification kits to school districts for distribution to children's legal guardians. Texas Public Schools will provide fingerprint and DNA identification cards to students K-6 in the event of a tragedy and their bodies need to be identified. Should more schools start doing this?

It's Tuesday, August 23rd, A.D. 2022. This The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Kevin Swanson Chinese Communists falsely charge elder with fraud Back on March 16, 2021, Chinese police raided a Bible Study conducted at Guiyang Renai Reformed Church.   When an elder of the church, Zhang Chunlei, attempted to negotiate the release of the  church members arrested, he was detained as well, and remains in custody now for a year and a half.   International Christian Concern reports that, earlier this month, Chunlei was officially charged with “inciting subversion of state power” and “fraud.”   His last tweet included the words; “He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside quiet waters.”  (Psalm 23:2) Fauci out The man most responsible for COVID-19 restrictions here in the United States, Dr. Anthony Fauci, is stepping down from his post in December, reports CNBC.  Fauci, age 81, is director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and President Biden's chief medical adviser. His salary, $480,654 per year, surpasses the president, making him the highest paid among the 4.3 million federal employees. Republican Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky tweeted, “Fauci's resignation will not prevent a full-throated investigation into the origins of the pandemic. He will be asked to testify, under oath, regarding any discussions he participated in concerning the lab leak.” Singapore legalizes unnatural relations Following Taiwan and Thailand, now Singapore has also legalized unnatural relations between two men, reports Reuters. On Sunday night, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced the decision on national television to discontinue a British law dating back into the 19th century.  LOONG: “The government will repeal section 377 A and decriminalize sex between men.  I believe this is the right thing to do and something that most Singaporeans will now accept.” Philippines, Panama, and Bangladesh closed schools longest After two full years of school closures due to COVID-19 fears, Filipino schools are finally opening up in-person classes.    UNICEF reports that Bangladesh, the Philippines, and Panama have kept schools closed longest of all nations in the world. Texas public schools proclaim: In God We Trust Prayer and Bible reading are still against the law in American government schools. But Texas public schools and institutions of higher learning will be displaying "a durable poster or framed copy" of our national motto, In God We Trust, "in a conspicuous place in each building of the school,” reports CBN. Posters will also feature an American flag and the state flag of Texas. Psalm 118:9 reminds us "It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man. It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in princes.” Britain's economy slipped 11% in 2020 Official figures are finally in for Britain's economy in 2020.   The once great nation state slipped 11%. That's more than any other major nation, and the largest slip since 1709, reports Reuters.   Recovery is lagging as well.  Now, Britain's second quarter Gross Domestic Product appears to have gone negative with first estimates at -0.1%.  Real estate bubble is popping The Real Estate Bubble is popppppppping now. Here in the United States, we are facing a 20.2% drop in existing home sales, year over year. Fox Business said that's the most precipitous decline in two decades.  Twenty-one percent of sellers dropped their asking price in July. San Francisco median home prices have dipped to 2018 levels in just the last six months, reports WolfStreet.com. And the average 30-year mortgage rate is back up to 5.8% after a slight dip in early August.  NASDAQ dropped 6% The NASDAQ stock index is off 800 points in the last week, a 6% drop from its August peak, reports the Associated Press. Bitcoin followed, now registering 21,000 and change. That's a 14% drop from its August peak.  Great Barrier Reef grew 20% more coral In God's good providence, the Great Barrier Reef is doing better than ever, reports Cornwall Alliance.   All climate-change naysayers aside, the Australian Institute of Marine Science reports the reef has roughly 20 percent more coral than last year for another record year.   Coral now covers 34% of the seabed, double the lowest coverage recorded as 12% in 2012.  That makes for the best coverage in recorded history. Boy finds 4,400-year-old fossilized shark tooth And finally, an 8-year-old boy found a fossilized tooth of a gigantic shark, the Angustidens, on a South Carolina beach earlier in August, reports Fox News. The 4.75-inch tooth probably belonged to a 30-foot-long shark that swam the waters around the time of Noah's flood some 4,400 years ago. In Genesis 6:7-8, the Lord said, “I will destroy man whom I have created from the face of the earth, both man and beast, creeping thing and birds of the air, for I am sorry that I have made them.” But Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord. Close And that's The Worldview in 5 Minutes on this Tuesday, August 23rd, in the year of our Lord 2022. Subscribe by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

The majority of schoolkids in Texas return to the classroom this week, and while this is normally an exciting time of adventure and fun, it's lost on nobody - including the kids themselves - that they're returning to a Texas public school system in the throes of crisis. Political culture battles at school board meetings, massive staffing shortfalls, continued threats from Republican leadership on multiple levels - all of that would be very difficult to overcome, and that's not even considering the horror of Uvalde and its continued aftermath of obfuscation and failure. Chris Mosser is joined by guest co-host Lana Hansen, Executive Director of Texas Blue Action Democrats, for a conversation with Patty Quinzi, Director of Public Affairs & Legislative Counsel for the Texas chapter of the American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO, covering the near-impossible circumstances facing Texas school districts, the long-term risks presented by our state government's continued fumbling of education, and the way out of this historic mess - ultimately, it all comes down to your VOTE this November. Thanks as always for supporting Progress Texas, who express our eternal support for our Texas educators.

The Stockdale Masonic Lodge No. 470 recently celebrated Texas Public Schools Week by treating Stockdale Independent School District staff to delicious cookies. The Masons helped to initiate the statewide celebration known as Texas Public Schools Week — observed in the first week of March — and have been instrumental in the establishment of a strong public-school system. In the early days of the Texas Republic, when a Masonic Lodge was built in a community, it was usually a two-story structure. The building was designed to provide a lodge meeting room upstairs and a schoolroom for the children of the community...Article Link

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Three stories in the press review stack show there is a culture of corruption of one kind or another in our Texas public schools. It certainly isn't everyone but it is widespread and people beginning to notice such is why school board races are heating up, not just the conservative Republican fightback against the Left's promotion of sin to our children. SEC charges Crosby ISD, former CFO with misleading investors as it sold $20M in bonds Panel Exposes Disconnect Between School Bond Promoters and Property Taxpayers More Texas Parents Find Pornographic Books in Their Children's School Libraries Texas' traditionally sleepy school board races are suddenly attracting attention — and money Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.More absurdity on the Harris County elections debacle. Now resigned administrator says her staff members were too tired to count ballots (it's done by computer) and giving evidence that the League of Women Voters is not a respectable organization it chooses to honor this disgraced elections administrator.Tacitly admitting reported problems with the Texas National Guard Operation Lone Star border deployment were genuine, Gov. Abbott replaces Texas' top general - post election. And, other news of Texas.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

It's been awhile, but we're back! The deteriorating state of public schools in our state is not only frightening, it also appears to be by design. What will it take to save public education, which has been a vital cornerstone of communities across the Lone Star State for generations? Texas Blue Action Democrats President Lana Hansen is joined by our co-founder Carrie Collier-Brown, award-winning educator and current Blue Action Regional Organizer for Travis County Courtney Perry, and Laura Yeager of the public education advocacy group Just Fund It. Thanks for listening!

In this AD Insider podcast, we feature a segment from the AD Insider | Thursday 30 series, presented by HomeTown Ticketing, where we sat down with Dr. Akua P. Twumasi, Regional Athletic Director at KIPP Texas Public Schools - Houston (TX).In this episode, we covered the following topics: What really helps and hurts students' chances for success, when to refocus your staff to your vision, and how to make athletics an asset for academics. Support the show (https://coachesinsider.com/sign-up/)

The right-wing is trying to takeover public schools. Texas superintendents are quitting. Boards have banned books. The once obscure term Critical Race Theory is now part of our lexicon. Why is public education under attack? Who's behind it? And how did we get here? In this episode of Y'all-itics some pastors are now pushing back. The Jasons put down their pint glasses after seeing an evangelical group tangle on Twitter with a sitting Republican Congressman over this issue. Scrolling further through their feed, an op-ed from a Baptist news organization began trending after arguing that the right-wing has had this playbook in the works for 60-years. What's the end game for the right? What's really at risk? The Jasons walked away with some better context on this mashup of church, state and Texas politics. Guests:Rev. Charles Johnson / Executive Director, Pastors for Texas ChildrenMark Wingfield / Executive Director and publisher of Baptist News Global

The right-wing is trying to takeover public schools. Texas superintendents are quitting. Boards have banned books. The once obscure term Critical Race Theory is now part of our lexicon. Why is public education under attack? Who's behind it? And how did we get here? In this episode of Y'all-itics some pastors are now pushing back. The Jasons put down their pint glasses after seeing an evangelical group tangle on Twitter with a sitting Republican Congressman over this issue. Scrolling further through their feed, an op-ed from a Baptist news organization began trending after arguing that the right-wing has had this playbook in the works for 60-years. What's the end game for the right? What's really at risk? The Jasons walked away with some better context on this mashup of church, state and Texas politics.   Guests: Rev. Charles Johnson / Executive Director, Pastors for Texas Children Mark Wingfield / Executive Director and publisher of Baptist News Global

On this episode of Beyond the Classroom, Host Tyler Kern discussed future-ready learning with Ron Stefanski, Executive Director, Strategic Partnerships at Centric Learning, and Dr. Kevin Brown, Executive Director of Texas Association of School Administrators, which advocates on behalf of all the administrators in the state of Texas. As the son of two educators, Brown has been a teacher for 31 years, an assistant principal, principal, an assistant superintendent, and a superintendent. He is also a long-time supporter of future-ready schools, even before he joined TASA. The concept entered his mind when he realized there's more that schools can do for students than just focus on standardized tests. “It is not easy to define, but I think for me that started when I was a principal in an elementary school that was really focused on standardized tests,” Brown said. “We were working really, really hard to do that, and we improved scores tremendously, but at the end of the day, I'm not sure we were serving our students very well.” Learning should be more exciting, more engaging, more inspiring, and more relevant for the students, according to Brown. It shouldn't feel like drudgery or remediation that had to go through all the time. In 2008, just as Brown was becoming a superintendent, TASA came up with a document called “Creating a New Vision for Texas Public Schools.” Thirty-five superintendents came together to create the document, which “reads like the Declaration of Independence,” Brown said. The document focused on controlling Texas public schools at the local level, not the federal or state, and teaching students as individuals.

This week, Karl & Trina discuss Jeff Bezos, Texas Public Schools, Covid, and more! Plus the latest in film & music!!! Also we talk about Affirmations in our Self Care segment! You don't want to miss this!!! Sign up for Breaking Hollywood's Patreon for extra content and surprises!!! www.patreon.com/BreakingHollywood

This week, Karl & Trina discuss Jeff Bezos, Texas Public Schools, Covid, and more! Plus the latest in film & music!!! Also we talk about Affirmations in our Self Care segment! You don't want to miss this!!! Sign up for Breaking Hollywood's Patreon for extra content and surprises!!! www.patreon.com/BreakingHollywood

Me and Teresa discuss the mask mandate being lifted in schools by Governor Greg Abbott. #satx #comedy #religion #politics

In the 86th legislative session, Texas lawmakers committed to increase funding for public schools by passing House Bill 3. That unity led to teachers getting raises, school districts getting funds to offer or expand full-day pre-K programs to eligible 4-year-olds, and taxpayers getting property tax relief.This year, the pandemic presents major budget challenges for public schools. In the 87th legislative session, vouchers could put public schools at risk of losing those funds from the previous session.In our latest Intersect Ed podcast episode, part of our legislative agenda series, our host Alejandro Izaguirre debunks the myth that school choice does not exist in Texas public schools. Listen from education policy professors who will also highlight the negative impacts voucher programs have on students and families. You’ll also hear from experts at Raise Your Hand Texas and school leaders across the state on how public schools are stepping up to offer more school choice options for their students.  

Educators are telling us it will take teachers – lots of skilled, well-trained teachers – to close the learning gaps sustained during the last year. But will those teachers be there when the districts start to hire? The pandemic didn’t create the challenges facing the teacher pipeline in Texas, but it has certainly made addressing that problem more urgent.Our 10th episode of Intersect Ed, part of our legislative agenda series, examines the imperative to invest in and improve the teacher workforce in Texas.In this episode, you will hear from Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath on increased challenges facing schools due to the pandemic; financial investments in how the state develops teachers; and the need to shift cultural perceptions of one of our most valuable professions.You will also hear from Dr. Cathy Horn, the Moores Professor and Chair of the Department of Education Leadership and Policy Studies at the University of Houston and the Executive Director of the Institute for Education Policy Research and Evaluation. To get a more expansive view of the challenges facing the teacher workforce in Texas, Raise Your Hand reached out to Dr. Horn to conduct a ten-year longitudinal study on the teacher pipeline. The report revealed a number of findings, some of which tell an unsettling story.Listen now to learn why recruitment, development, and retention of the most promising future teachers must be a top priority for the state of Texas. Together, we have the opportunity to move the needle on the persistent inequities that exist in our teacher workforce and ensure the current health crisis doesn’t become a generational education crisis.

  On Monday's Houston Matters: Public school budgets in Texas are determined by attendance, and since the pandemic attendance has dropped significantly in many districts. Local schools now face losing millions due to low attendance if the state does not extend a provision in the upcoming legislative session. Also throughout the hour: We remember some of the many Houstonians lost to COVID-19, part of a special project from News 88.7 called Not Forgotten. Then: Why... Read More

On Monday's Houston Matters: This week, the Texas State Board of Education will vote on new sex education curriculum for the first time in two decades. News 88.7’s Laura Isensee explains how sex ed could be changing in Texas public schools. Also this hour: The biotech company Moderna announced today its experimental COVID-19 vaccine is 94.5% effective. That comes on the heels of similar news from Pfizer last week. We learn how those and other... Read More

A storyteller by nature, Erin McCann is fascinated with telling the stories of Public Education.  A product of Texas Public Schools, Erin joined the School PR world in 2015 and currently works for Allen ISD in Allen, Texas as the Director of Digital Marketing and Media.  During this episode, we spoke with Erin about her career journey and the current challenges among school PR professionals. You can connect with Erin on Twitter and be sure to check out her podcast, School PR Happy Hour.

How Texas public schools are handling the pandemic? It depends on who you ask. We talked to Keith Brown, a former Texas Association of School Administrators Superintendent of the Year, about the pandemic, playing football and what keeps him awake at night.

Jonathan Saenz and Mary Elizabeth Castle talk about some of the issues going on in Texas Public Schools happening around the state.

Lessons from two teachers who faced extreme cultural diversity when they moved from Samoa volunteering with the peace corps, to Texas Public Schools and then to a private school in Brazil.   They share with us lessons learned which have helped them become stronger and more valuable to students.    The 6 top golden nuggets I took from this second part of a 3 part series with our guest teachers are highlighted at the end of the episode and at www.respectingdiversityintheclass.com/33    Sponsored by The Cultural Classroom!

In this episode of the Dudes n Beer podcast host Christopher Jordan is joined by life long educator and education administrator turned grape cultivator and owner of Quail Whistle vineyards, Bill Foster.With years of experience in education, both in the classroom and as a school and district administrator Bill Foster was ready for a change of pace. He and his wife packed up, moved to a piece of property they had purchased and began working on their passion…growing wine making grapes! Leaning on his years as an FFA and 4H teacher in Texas Public Schools, bill quickly began putting his know how to work making their dreams come true.Now with vines in the ground and the buyers lining up Bill Foster and his wife have made Quail Whistle Vineyards their going concern. How can other follow in their footsteps? What are some of the ways we can make our longterm plans become a reality? How can the average person begin growing grapes for their own use in their backyard?Join the Dudes n Beer podcast as we join guest Bill Foster, owner of Quail Whistle Vineyards on a fascinating journey through education and cultivating our dreams and potential.The Dudes n Beer podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Download the FREE Dudes n Beer Podcast app for Android and iDevices or visit our LISTEN LIVE page and join the conversation.

In this episode of the Dudes n Beer podcast host Christopher Jordan is joined by life long educator and education administrator turned grape cultivator and owner of Quail Whistle vineyards, Bill Foster. With years of experience in education, both in the classroom and as a school and district administrator Bill Foster was ready for a change of pace. He and his wife packed up, moved to a piece of property they had purchased and began working on their passion…growing wine making grapes! Leaning on his years as an FFA and 4H teacher in Texas Public Schools, bill quickly began putting his know how to work making their dreams come true. Now with vines in the ground and the buyers lining up Bill Foster and his wife have made Quail Whistle Vineyards their going concern. How can other follow in their footsteps? What are some of the ways we can make our longterm plans become a reality? How can the average person begin growing grapes for their own use in their backyard? Join the Dudes n Beer podcast as we join guest Bill Foster, owner of Quail Whistle Vineyards on a fascinating journey through education and cultivating our dreams and potential. The Dudes n Beer podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Download the FREE Dudes n Beer Podcast app for Android and iDevices or visit our LISTEN LIVE page and join the conversation.

In this episode of the Dudes n Beer podcast host Christopher Jordan is joined by life long educator and education administrator turned grape cultivator and owner of Quail Whistle vineyards, Bill Foster. With years of experience in education, both in the classroom and as a school and district administrator Bill Foster was ready for a change of pace. He and his wife packed up, moved to a piece of property they had purchased and began working on their passion…growing wine making grapes! Leaning on his years as an FFA and 4H teacher in Texas Public Schools, bill quickly began putting his know how to work making their dreams come true. Now with vines in the ground and the buyers lining up Bill Foster and his wife have made Quail Whistle Vineyards their going concern. How can other follow in their footsteps? What are some of the ways we can make our longterm plans become a reality? How can the average person begin growing grapes for their own use in their backyard? Join the Dudes n Beer podcast as we join guest Bill Foster, owner of Quail Whistle Vineyards on a fascinating journey through education and cultivating our dreams and potential. The Dudes n Beer podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Download the FREE Dudes n Beer Podcast app for Android and iDevices or visit our LISTEN LIVE page and join the conversation.

It's ok to say Merry Christmas in Texas Public Schools! President of Texas Values Jonathan Saenz talks about the Merry Christmas Texas Law and what Texans need to know about this important bill.

This week's episode is part three of a three part conversation between Dr. Largent and Scott Milder. Scott is the founder of Friends of Texas Public Schools and was a Lt. Governor candidate in the March 2018 Republican Primary. Friends of Texas Public Schools - https://fotps.org Largent Consulting - largentconsulting.org

This week's episode is part three of a three part conversation between Dr. Largent and Scott Milder. Scott is the founder of Friends of Texas Public Schools and was a Lt. Governor candidate in the March 2018 Republican Primary. Friends of Texas Public Schools - https://fotps.org Largent Consulting - largentconsulting.org

This week's episode is part two of a three part conversation between Dr. Largent and Scott Milder. Scott is the founder of Friends of Texas Public Schools and was a Lt. Governor candidate in the March 2018 Republican Primary. Friends of Texas Public Schools - https://fotps.org Largent Consulting - largentconsulting.org

This week's episode is part two of a three part conversation between Dr. Largent and Scott Milder. Scott is the founder of Friends of Texas Public Schools and was a Lt. Governor candidate in the March 2018 Republican Primary. Friends of Texas Public Schools - https://fotps.org Largent Consulting - largentconsulting.org

This week's episode is the first of a three part conversation between Dr. Largent and Scott Milder. Scott is the founder of Friends of Texas Public Schools and was a Lt. Governor candidate in the March 2018 Republican Primary. Friends of Texas Public Schools - https://fotps.org Largent Consulting - largentconsulting.org largentconsulting.org

This week's episode is the first of a three part conversation between Dr. Largent and Scott Milder. Scott is the founder of Friends of Texas Public Schools and was a Lt. Governor candidate in the March 2018 Republican Primary. Friends of Texas Public Schools - https://fotps.org Largent Consulting - largentconsulting.org largentconsulting.org

(24:00) Over the last few years, we've seen an increase in immigration enforcement. How does this affect schools and what can they do to minimize any disruption? Joy Baskin, division director for TASB Legal Services joins us to discuss these issues and more, including what schools should do if law enforcement requests access to a student or student records, and how schools can respond to protests. ©2017 Texas Association of School Boards, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

(17:46) Texas public schools are open to all students, regardless of immigration status. Has this always been the case? What is the difference between an immigrant and foreign student? How do our public schools verify eligibility for admission, including residency and age? Joy Baskin of TASB Legal Services answers these questions and more on part one of our immigration episode. ©2017 Texas Association of School Boards, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Co-Hosts: Alyson, Cory, Mandrik Topics: A seemingly comical entry-point into dark territory: Texas GOP Declares: "No More Teaching of 'Critical Thinking Skills' in Texas Public Schools" which quotes the party platform: "We oppose the teaching of Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) (values clarification), critical thinking skills and similar programs that are simply a relabeling of Outcome-Based Education (OBE) (mastery learning) which focus on behavior modification and have the purpose of challenging the student's fixed beliefs and undermining parental authority." So what is Outcome-Based Education? John Taylor Gatto: A SHORT ANGRY HISTORY OF AMERICAN FORCED SCHOOLING The BEHAVIORAL TEACHER EDUCATIONAL PROJECT outlines specific teaching reforms to be forced on the country, unwillingly of course, after 1967. "According to the BEHAVIORAL TEACHER EDUCATIONAL PROJECT, post modern schooling would focus, (I quote directly from the document), "on pleasure cultivation and interpersonal relationships and other attitudes and skills compatible with a non-work world". It makes sense of course, doesn't it? That irresponsible semi-illiterate people could not be trusted with much responsibility so in the new change agentry schooling, which is called for by this national teacher training document, the teacher is a therapist, translating the prescriptions of the social psychologists into practical action research in the classroom." Context: Changes in the 1960s: motivations and results Civil rights and opposition to Vietnam Government responds: -Poverty and inner-city desperation pacified with welfare -War on Drugs against mind expansion -centralization and standardization of education Had the true controlling potential of school had been dormant up to this point? This is an edited version of 7-19-12 show. School Sucks is live on the Liberty Radio Network and UStream Thursdays at 10pm EST. Look Closer: Educational Theories - Behaviorism Vs. Constructivism http://crescentok.com/staff/jaskew/isr/education/theories.htm Applying behaviorism to our schools http://joctl.blogspot.com/2009/03/applying-behaviorism-to-our-schools.html Teaching Students With Learning Disabilities: Constructivism Or Behaviorism? http://cie.asu.edu/volume8/number10/index.html Outcome-Based Education Explained, by Ron Sunseri http://www.sntp.net/education/obe_explained.htm A SHORT ANGRY HISTORY OF AMERICAN FORCED SCHOOLING http://4brevard.com/choice/Public_Education.htm The Underground History of American Education: A Schoolteacher's Intimate Investigation Into The Problem Of Modern Schooling http://johntaylorgatto.com/underground/