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In this episode of the Just Schools Podcast, Jon Eckert interviews Chris Mihealsick, the 2025 Texas Teacher of the Year from Westwood High School in Round Rock ISD. They discuss her passion for expanding access to high-level science education, the importance of mentorship for new teachers, and the challenges facing public education today. Mihealsick shares insights on supporting students new to AP coursework, fostering a collaborative classroom culture, and navigating the demands of teaching while avoiding burnout. The conversation also explores the impact of uncertified teachers and the role of teacher preparation programs.  The Just Schools Podcast is brought to you by the Baylor Center for School Leadership. Be encouraged. Mentioned: Armadillos to Ziziphus: A Naturalist in the Texas Hill Country by David Hillis Courage is Calling: Fortune Favors the Brave by Ryan Holiday Connect with us: Baylor MA in School Leadership EdD in K-12 Educational Leadership Jon Eckert LinkedIn X: @eckertjon Center for School Leadership at Baylor University: @baylorcsl     Jon Eckert: All right. This week we have Chris Mihealsick, the 2025 Texas Teacher of the Year from Westwood High School. She is in Round Rock ISD, and so she's representing educators across the state of Texas and we're really excited to have her here today. So Chris, welcome in. Chris Mihealsick: Thank you so much. It's so good to be here. Jon Eckert: And just give us a little background about how you got into teaching in the first place. I always love teacher origin stories, so how did you get to doing what you're doing now? Chris Mihealsick: Well, both of my parents were in education and for a really long time I thought, "Nope, nope, not for me, not for me." When I started college, I was a bio major. I worked in a lab. I thought maybe that would be my path. I kind of thought I was going to switch to environmental engineering, but my freshman year, I tutored some at-risk kids in biology and chemistry and I just loved it. I loved seeing them grow. I loved them going from really struggling in biology to being able to get Bs on their tests and be excited about science. And even as hard as I pushed against the family business, I just couldn't deny that that was where I was meant to be. I really liked working with teenagers and helping them learn and grow. Jon Eckert: The kids are always the draw. That's always the thing. And I feel like other professions that don't get to work with kids and see the way they become more of who they were meant to be, they miss out on that joy. And so that's cool that that's what pulled you in even though you were fighting the family business. So we're glad that you broke through that barrier. So tell us a little bit about... You have a platform this year as the 2025 teacher of the year. What are you most passionate about as an educator? Chris Mihealsick: I am incredibly passionate about students having access and being able to do higher level science. I teach AP Environmental Science, and I really say, "My course is a course for anybody." I work really, really hard to build students up that have never taken an AP class before. I also oftentimes will have some of the top students at our school, and I work very, very hard to make my class engaging for all levels. So I really believe that every kid deserves to have a higher level science experience before they leave high school. And that's kind of my mission as an educator. Jon Eckert: Oh, that's such a gift. As a former middle school science teacher, I always loved being able to pass my kids along to science educators like you because kids are naturally curious about the world. Environmental science, what a great place to try to explore where we fit in the world and how is this made to work and how can we be better stewards of this earth? That's something that a great teacher, I think, can hook any kid into. And so I love this idea that any kid can access those higher level courses because for so long we've been tracked in ways that some kids never get access to that class. Do you have any examples where you've seen a kid who maybe would've not gotten that opportunity in another school or with another teacher where you've seen some incredible growth that gives you belief that this is the right thing for each kid? Chris Mihealsick: Yeah. Every year I get students that this is their first time taking it. For example, I have two students this year. I have a student that has never taken another AP class and she started out getting 30s or 40s on most of the quizzes, and she's worked really hard. She stuck with it. I checked with her a semester, "What support do you need?" She just needed some extra help with some of the writing props because we do essays. Which is sort of a little bit unusual, I guess, in a science class, you don't tend to think of science classes doing essays, but our AP tests, they take a multiple choice part and they have to write three pretty large robust essays. So we do a lot of lab report writing, but we also practice that skill a lot because that's where the kids that have never taken an AP class before really tend to struggle. They can answer the multiple choice questions, okay, they're great in lab, they're fantastic in class, but they really struggle with that writing component. So really working with her this year and helping build her writing up as well as helping build her confidence up. She wasn't quite sure she fit in the class when we started this year, and she absolutely belongs there, I think every kid that comes to my door that's willing to take that chance, and that's a risk for kids, right? They've never taken a higher level of science before. Maybe they had a bad science experience before and they're jumping into this advanced class. So I want to honor that courage that those kids show, that decide, "I'm going to try this, I'm going to take this." So just giving them enough support. And I think also building that culture where the kids really work on helping each other. I try to build up really tight lab groups and then we switch them and they have to build up tight lab groups with a whole new group of kids. So really working with their peers quite a bit is a big cornerstone of my class as well. Jon Eckert: That's one of the things I love about AP is that it forces the writing, because writing is where you really see how kids are thinking, and that's the power in that. It's not rote memorization. You have to be able to think. And as an educator, it's the closest thing we get to getting inside a kid's head. And so I love that that's where you started. And people that listen to this podcast will know I'm always talking about joy through struggle. And it's so true that that student who struggles at the beginning and then gets to the point where she gets a three, four or five on that AP exam in her first attempt at an AP class, she's going to experience so much more joy than the kid who's taking their eighth AP class and they're getting their eighth or ninth four or five. That's great, that's success, but you don't experience the same level of joy if you haven't had that struggle. And so what I also love, the last thing you said really sticks with me, I've been pushing this for a while, that schools obviously have to be safe and psychological safety and physical safety all matter, but what you're celebrating and respecting is that struggle that kids do with others. And so it's not about being safe because those kids don't feel safe when they sign up for that first AP class. That feels like a risk. And so if kids feel like, "Feeling safe is not taking risks," that's a problem. And so what you've created is an environment in your classes where kids know, "Hey, this is a place where I can take risks," and then it's going to be celebrated and respected. And so I love that you're moving kids into that in tangible ways. What have been the benefits to other students in the class? Not the kids who are taking their first AP class, but to other AP students that are seeing a wider range of students in your class than, say, they might in another AP class. Have you seen any benefits to the classroom culture from that? Chris Mihealsick: I think students seeing anybody at our school attempting an AP class and being successful and being part of our group is really important. I think sometimes the highest flying kids at the school tend to think like, "I'm here and everybody else is not as academically robust as me." So really seeing, "Nope. You know what? A lot of people can succeed in a lot of different ways." Sometimes I have some of the kids that are the super high-flyer academic students that struggle with some of our lab work, and then other students are able to step in and be like, "Oh, nope, I got this. I can handle this procedure," or whatnot. And it just shows that there's huge value in everybody working together. There's huge value in everybody having access to these classes. And I think it opens everybody's eyes a little bit in terms of working with all kinds of different kids. Jon Eckert: Well, and again, going back to middle school science. In the lab, I felt like the lab was the grade equalizer because you had some high-flying students that never want to be wrong because that's identity threat to them. And so they don't want to take risks in labs because they don't want to look like they don't know what they're doing. And you can't fake your way through a lab very easily. And so I felt like getting kids partnered up of different abilities was gold because sometimes the kid that you thought would be leading in the lab is not. It's the kid who's like, "Oh, I'm willing to jump in and try this and we don't know what's going to happen and we're going to do this and we're going to track the procedure and we're going to do it safely." But I think that's a great point that I think science has some nice advantages when you have those labs because it's a vulnerable thing, especially for those high-flying kids that never want to be wrong. And that's really problematic for learning if you're not willing to acknowledge, "Hey, I don't know how to do this." That's the whole reason why you're in class. So it's good. So love that you came up with that. I also like... We've talked earlier about how you see building the profession. So we've talked about students, but where are your passions for the profession? Because you don't get to be teacher of the year in a state like Texas if you're only focused on kids. I mean, that's always our primary focus, but what's your hope for other educators in Texas and beyond? Chris Mihealsick: So I really, really care about good teacher leadership. I want every teacher to work in a department or a learning team that has a really competent, caring teacher leader. I want everybody to have a department chair that's a competent, caring department chair. I want people to be able to be mentored. I've been mentored five different times in my career and I'm getting mentored right now by the 2024 Texas Teacher of the Year for my next role. And just that ability for somebody that's there with you in the trenches. We're still in the classroom. I'm still teaching full-time. Teacher leaders are still there. They know the struggle, but they also can help guide you in really great ways that help you grow. I would not be where I am right now without mentorship I got when I first started teaching AP I didn't know what I was doing, Holy cats. And I had two AP teachers that kind of took me under their wing. They weren't even AP environmental science teachers at my school and really helped me learn what it was to help kids learn how to write for AP and how to do the more advanced lab skills. So I think teacher leadership is so important, especially right now when we're talking about, "How do we keep good teachers in the classroom?" Well, it's having people that support them that can help you grow to the next level. Really helping set that culture of your department is so important as well, that support system that... I am very, very fortunate I work for an amazing principal and I'm so grateful to have her support, but at the end of the day, there's one principal, right? But there's 200 of us in our building, and having those teacher leaders in the departments or in the learning communities is just really, really important in smoothing over the day to day, when you have questions about different strategies for working with a kid or how do I teach this in a more engaging way? Those teacher leaders can grow the staff and there's a lot more job satisfaction and working with people that are invested in you staying. Jon Eckert: And I think what you're saying is more important now than ever that the session that I met you in, they had put up a slide... This is from Raise Your Hand Texas, that 56% of new teachers in 2024 were uncertified. So this need for mentoring has never been greater because you have... And there's some great people who have come into the profession without certification, but the only way they're going to succeed is with great coaching and mentoring from people that have done this before because those uncertified people, for the most part, will not have gone through a teacher training program, they won't have done student teaching, they won't have had all those pieces, and now they're in your building. And over half of new teachers in Texas, that's their story. Have you seen an increased need for mentoring, or is this just kind of more of the same? Chris Mihealsick: No, we've seen a huge increase in the need for mentoring. There's a huge difference in getting a pre-service teacher that's gone through student teaching and has had some courses and knows the lingo, right? 504, IEP, all the acronyms. And somebody that has a good heart for kids and knows the content, but knows none of the management skills. So mentoring has been hugely critical. I've noticed a huge uptick in the mentoring that we've done on our campus in the last two to three years, for sure. Jon Eckert: Well, and it feels kind of crazy that we will turn kids over to someone who has no certification to teach when... My favorite statistic on this, I think this is right. In Ohio, to become a barber, you need 1500 hours of supervision. And I'm grateful. I don't want somebody coming in and hacking my hair up. But if you're requiring 1500 hours to cut somebody's hair and then nothing to be responsible, to be the teacher of record for children who are only going to get one shot at environmental science, who are only going to get one shot in third grade to increase their reading or to become a better human in first grade, to be... No certification. In some states it's even worse than in Texas where we're now... In some states, we're not even requiring a bachelor's degree. It's like we're having college students come in and be teacher of record because we're hurting in the profession so much. So my question for you... Obviously, when we have those teachers in our building, we're going to do everything we can to serve those teachers, but I do not want to burn out teachers like you who feel this burden not only for their students, but then for teachers who are coming in who are underprepared and who might be good in two or three years, but in those first couple of years, that's a lot of intensive work for you. What do we do to make sure we don't add more to plates that are already overflowing so that those teacher leaders don't burn out and leave? Chris Mihealsick: That is a really, really important question because I've seen that happen at our school where we've had good teachers leave because they've had two uncertified teachers they've needed to work with. And it's just overwhelming because you have all of your regular day-to-day responsibilities. You're maybe the team lead, so you're also working with your team, plus you also have to support the people that are working on training and getting into teaching. So it's really, really, really challenging. Our school tries to be really judicious about who we assign as mentors. So somebody isn't mentoring... Like for example, we had a biology teacher last year mentoring a brand brand new teacher, and this year we took her off mentoring. She's the team lead for our bio team, but we're like, "Nope, we're not going to have her mentor anybody else this year," because it was a lot last year. It was a lot. And you don't want to burn people that you know are effective and are doing good things for kids and really helping them grow. You don't want them leaving either. Jon Eckert: That's right. Well, I love that rotation idea, and that just means you have to develop a wide, wide range of teacher leaders because you have all different disciplines, especially in a comprehensive high school like you're in. You have all different disciplines. You have department chairs, but you just can't keep putting more on department chairs. Administrators, if they don't have background... If you've never been a science teacher, it's very difficult to give very specific feedback for how to get better if you've never run a lab. You can give general classroom management practices and think about student engagement, but you've got to have people with a lot of different kinds of expertise to give the mentoring just in time for people that are really needing that kind of feedback. So as you look around Texas, are there any real bright spots you see where you're really encouraged by some of the things that you've come across, maybe through the teacher of the year process or just people that you've worked with? I'm sure you're in networks of educators, but is there anything that has been really encouraging to you as you step into this role as teacher of the year? Chris Mihealsick: So I was really fortunate to do two different kind of talks. I did one in late February at Weatherford College with the Jack Harvey Awardee teachers. And first of all, I love, love, love hearing the good work that teachers are doing across the state because it just fills my bucket to hear how much teachers around the state truly care about the kids that they're in charge of. And Weatherford College is a two-year college, but they have some four year degrees and they have a teaching program, and their teaching program is growing. So that was really exciting. They're in North Texas. And I am a University of Texas grad. I will always be proud that I'm a UTeach teaching program graduates. They are doing some really, really... They've done historically since 1998... '99 I think is when they started. And they do some really great work at teacher prep. We consistently try to hire their graduates if we can because we know their graduates have the content knowledge, but also they've had a lot of field experience so they really know how to work with kids. So I think there's some really good stuff still happening all over the state in our teacher prep work. And that's something... Obviously, I want more people to join those programs. Lower enrollment is an issue that both of the schools have talked to me about, but I think that there's some really good work preparing some of our university students. And that's for sure. Besides all the great work from the teachers that I've just kind of talked to anecdotally as I've been kind of tootling about with my work is good. Jon Eckert: And I think why I love talking to educators like you is we have to stop cannibalizing our profession. So we have administrators making administration look so miserable that no teacher wants to step into it. And we have teachers making teaching sound so miserable that students don't want to step into it. And teachers told my own children, I've heard it said multiple times to their children, "Don't go into teaching right now." And what they don't understand is they're looking out for that person. They're saying it in love, but what they're doing is, is they're cannibalizing the profession. And if we don't have a strong teaching profession, we don't have other professions. And so that is really troubling to me. So I really respect what University of Texas does. Good to hear about Weatherford. When I came to Baylor six years ago and saw the program that they run for... I don't get to work in the pre-service teacher program, but they've done six different placements in a full year student teaching internship. Now in many districts, it's a paid internship if they're in high need districts. That is amazing. That is blowing away what we were doing in Illinois with our teacher preparation program where they had a 12-week student teaching placement and they had four practicum placements. That experience is gold when you're in with good teachers like you, and they can see, "Here's how I set this lab up and here's what it looks like at the beginning of the year, and here's what it looks like at the end of the year. That is powerful. And I am not a big fan of bureaucratic requirements that are unnecessary, but I certainly want good preparation for my kids' teachers, which means I want it for every kid in the state of Texas. And so really grateful for the way you're representing education. So let's shift into our lightning round here. I usually have three or four kind of common questions that I go across, and these are just pretty brief answers, if you have them. So best and worst advice you've ever given or received, you can start with either best or worst, but let's start with those two. Chris Mihealsick: Okay. Worst advice for sure was, "Don't smile till Christmas." Who thinks that's a good idea? You don't build relationships with your students by being a jerk. So worst advice for sure. Best advice was from my mentor who helped me when I was first teaching AP, Joy [inaudible 00:20:00]. She said, "You only have so much life energy, so decide what you're really passionate about and what you feel really skilled at, and just work to be really, really great at that." And I thought that was amazing because you get asked to do so many things as an educator, I am not great at facilities. I probably shouldn't sit on the facilities committee. So focus on what you're really good at and use your energy and your passion to get better at that, to make a bigger difference. Jon Eckert: Yeah, that's really, really helpful advice. So follow up on that, what is the most life-giving part of your job and what is the most soul sucking part of your job? Chris Mihealsick: For sure, working with the students. Even with all of amazing things I've gotten to do as Texas Teacher of the Year so far. And I love working with teachers. When I'm back in my classroom, which is most of the time, and just working with the teenagers and seeing them grow. I could teach for another 15, 20 years probably. We'll see how that all works out. But... Because I'm 23 years into my career, but for sure life-giving is just... I love working with the teenagers. Every single day is a little different. They'll say something funny or unique or they'll make a new discovery. Soul sucking, I would say probably paperwork. Not a fan. I'll do it because it's all the laws and all the things and I like my job. I'll do all the paperwork, but not my fave. Jon Eckert: Yeah, there's always some component of the job that is the reason why you need to get paid for the job. And I say paperwork for most of us is there because that's always going to be part of it. But all right. Best book that you've read in the last year. This could be education-related or just a fun read. Anything that jumps out at you as a good book you've read. I'm always looking for recommendations. Chris Mihealsick: So I read a mix of science and historical fiction and kind of leadership books. So my favorite that I've read lately is Armadillo's to Ziziphus by David Hillis. He is a professor at UT in biology. He actually discovered the Barton Springs Salamander. And it's just a whole bunch of short essays about natural history in Central Texas. And I am currently in the middle of reading Courage is Calling by Ryan Holiday. I like his work too. He's a stoic, so he kind of talks about when things happen in life, we can't control that, but we can always control how we react to things. And I think his book right now has a whole bunch of little anecdotes about historical figures and their courage in different things. And I think it's just really relevant right now. I think being a teacher takes courage always, but I think especially right now, it's good to hear about other people's struggles and things they've overcome to make the world a better place. Jon Eckert: No, it's beautiful. I love those two. I have not read either of them, so I've got them written down. So thank you for that. Last two questions. What do you think is the greatest obstacle facing teachers right now? And then the second, the follow-up is what gives you the most hope? As you look around the state of Texas, what gives you most hope about what's happening in education? Chris Mihealsick: So challenging... I'm just going to be honest. I think the budget situation is really challenging right now. I'm hoping that changes for us because I'd like to see smaller class sizes for all of my colleagues and me so that we could give students the more individual attention that they deserve. But what gives me hope is two things. First of all, the students that I work with... I just... Every single year, I think, "You guys are going to change the world. You're going to go out, you're going to do something amazing for Texas and it's going to be phenomenal." So just seeing the potential and the energy that... I love working with juniors and seniors, they're my jam. Seeing them kind of grow and change and get ready to go off and then go off into the world and... That energy and that passion. Texas is in good hands with the teenagers that are continuing to graduate from our public schools. Yeah. Also hope the teachers that I've been meeting across the state... As a teacher in Central Texas, I'm a little bit insular and this is my world, but being able to get to travel a little bit and talk to people in other parts of the state has been really phenomenal. And I have a lot of hope for the kids of Texas because of the people I've been meeting. And I hope to meet a whole bunch more. So my hope for the next year is just to get to meet some more folks and to be able to start highlighting some of their good work as part of what I do. Jon Eckert: I love that. Well, Chris, thank you for what you do. And Round Rock, thank you for what you're going to do for the state of Texas. Thanks for your heart, for students and for educators. So grateful to be able to highlight your good work, and hope this year is amazing and we'll have to catch up with you at the end of your year. So thank you for joining us. Chris Mihealsick: Thank you so much for having me. This has been delightful.

“Exposed: Scandalous Files of the Elite” host Jim Chapman is back with this fourth episode in the “Bad Teachers” series.  Today he is examining two alarming cases of educator misconduct: Alexandria Vera, a Texas teacher, and the Little Rock, Arkansas case involving Reagan Gray who's alleged indiscretions at Immanuel Baptist Church is garnering headlines as of late. Chapters:02:41 Alexandria Vera's Story07:40 Investigation and Arrest14:21 Court Proceedings and Sentencing21:01 Alexandria Vera's Future22:56 Introduction to Reagan Gray25:41 Allegations Against Reagan Gray32:01 Reagan Gray's Arrest and Trial For collaborations, promotions, or appearances email Jim at:  https://www.exposedpodcastfiles@gmail.com  Join us on Patreon for commercial free early releases, bonus content and more by clicking HERE Legal Note: In the event of an Unadjudicated  Case that has not been criminally decided, all persons discussed in this podcast are assumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.  The criminal or civil charges expressed in this podcast are taken from public record and not the direct opinions of the host or producers of this podcast. Sources: (Alexandria Vera)Alexandria Vera Criminal Complaint.Staff Writer.  “Teacher allegedly got…”  WZZM13 ABC.  31 May 2016.Staff Writer.  “Houston area teacher…” WTHR13 NBC News.  01 Jun 2016.Garvin, Keith.  “Aldine IDS teacher…”  Click 2 Houston News.  01 Jun 2016.Alexandria Vera Court Document.  27 May 2016.Staff Writer.  “Teacher impregnated by…”  WTMJ-TV Milwaukee.  01 Jun 2016.Associated Press.  “Teacher pregnant, accused…”  WOLF FOX58.  01 Jun 2016.Owens, Eric.  “Cops: Teacher Traumatized…”  Daily Caller.  01 Jun 2016.Reece, Kevin, and Seward, Larry.  “Texas leads nation…”  KHOU11 News.  01 Jun 2016.Crea, Jacqueline.  “CPS investigating family…”  13 News Now.  01 Jun 2016.Staff Writer.  “Texas teacher accused…”  Toronto Sun.  03 Jun 2016.Staff Writer.  “Teacher accused of…”  WFAA News.  03 Jun 2016.Carter, Marla.  “New trouble for…”  ABC13 Eyewitness News.  03 Aug 2016.Moreno, Mayra.  “Family of teacher…”  ABC13 Eyewitness News.  03 Jun 2016.Rogers, Brian.  “Ex-teacher Alexandria…”  Houston Chronicle.  20 Sep 2016.Homer, Michelle.  “Teacher impregnanted by…”  KSDK NBC 5.  16 Nov 2016.Guerra, Kristine, and Mettler, Katie.  “Texas Teacher who…”  The Monitor.  22 Nov 2016.Staff Writer.  “Ex-teacher impregnated…”  Click 2 Houston News.  13 Jan 2017. Alexandria Vera.  TDCJ.  Accessed 03 Dec 2024.(Reagan Gray)Levy, Angenette.  Crime Fix.  Reagan Gray. Reagan Gray Booking Information.Kienlen, Alex.  “Court releases details…”  KARK News.  Banks, Chris.  “Arkansas teacher arrested…”  THV11 News.  19 Apr 2024.Lockwood, Frank.  “Former teacher, Immanuel…”  Arkansas Democrat Gazette.  24 Sep 2024.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/exposed-scandalous-files-of-the-elite--6073723/support.

For more information and show notes visit: https://bwmplanning.com/post/90In latest episode of Financial Planning for Oil and Gas Professionals, Jared & Justin dive deep into the fascinating world of Texas's $200 billion Teacher's Pension Fund. Did you know that 1 in 20 Texans participates in this pension? That's millions of people relying on smart investment strategies. We break down the allocation and what you can learn from it:1) The Importance of Diversification: The Texas Teacher's Pension allocates 54% of its assets to global equity, 21% to stable value, and 21% to real return. This diversified approach allows them to manage risk effectively while capitalizing on various market conditions. For individual investors, especially those heavily invested in oil and gas, this serves as a reminder to diversify across different asset classes to mitigate risk and enhance long-term returns. One standout feature? They have a dedicated sleeve for energy, natural resources, and infrastructure investments. We explore why they believe these sectors will remain crucial despite climate change concerns.2) Time Horizon Matters: One of the most critical factors in investment strategy is your time horizon. The Texas Teacher's Pension has a long-term perspective, allowing them to invest in illiquid assets like private equity and real estate. In contrast, individual investors, particularly those nearing retirement, need to consider their cash flow needs and adjust their portfolios accordingly. Understanding your investment timeline is essential for making informed decisions that align with your financial goals.3) Benchmarking Performance: The pension fund emphasizes the importance of comparing investments against appropriate benchmarks. They utilize a Public Markets Equivalent (PME) to assess the performance of their hedge fund investments, ensuring they are evaluated on their own merits rather than against unrelated asset classes. This approach highlights the necessity for all investors to establish relevant benchmarks for their portfolios, allowing for a clearer understanding of performance and value.4) Investment Fees: Did you know that a 1% management fee can add up significantly over time? We share insights on how to keep costs in check and discuss importance of understanding what you pay for investment management.As always, we encourage our listeners to reach out with any questions or ideas for future episodes at podcast@brownleewealthmanagement.com.Thank you for tuning in, and we look forward to bringing you more insightful episodes in the future.Connect With Us:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BrownleeWealthManagement/?ref=py_cLinkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/brownlee-wealth-management/Disclosure: This information is for informational purposes only. Nothing discussed during this video should be interpreted as tax, legal, or investment advice. If you have questions pertaining to your specific situation, please consult the appropriate qualified professional.

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: A huge teacher scandal uncovered by the Harris County District Attorney: Dishonest “teachers” from around the state, well over 400, have paid big money to have a proxy take their official Texas teacher certification test. The ring is said to be led by a longtime Houston ISD basketball coach and involved two other district people as well as others outside of the district. It is alleged that the coach, at the top, netted over one million dollars in the long running scheme. Read all about it here: Teacher certification cheating ring nets 5 arrests, DA Ogg says Prosecutors: 3 HISD staffers ran teacher license test cheating ring 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.The dangerous constitutional crisis caused by the Texas House Jurisprudence Committee just gets dirtier and dirtier: Internal notice of the “ex parte” communication effort by Leach from the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals (pdf) Court: Texas House member, Jeff Leach. tried to sway judge on Robert Roberson case OAG Notifies Texas Supreme Court of Unethical Attempt By State Representative Jeff Leach To Improperly Influence a Judge in Roberson Capital Punishment Proceedings Much border news including New York City is now paying paroled illegal aliens to fly to Texas and other states. Also, Texas has bought a  1,400-acre ranch in Starr County on which it plans to build border wall. And, El Paso poisons at least 34 with food poisoning at local illegal alien shelter.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

Send us a Text Message.Retired after 30 years of teaching in Texas, Chris has a net worth of almost 2 million. Chris was the breadwinner for the majority of his career as his wife dropped in and out of the workforce to stay at home and raise their kids. In this episode, Chris talks about how he got there and things to do as you prepare for retirement. You won't want to miss his journey, it wasn't always easy! Be a guest on the show:https://www.financiallyindependentteachers.com/contact-8Check out our website:https://www.financiallyindependentteachers.com/Sign up for FIT coaching:https://www.financiallyindependentteachers.com/services-4

BIG UP - Goes to a flabbergasted judgeCorey Harris, a man with a suspended license, joined his Zoom court hearing about his license suspension... while driving! You can't make this stuff up! LET DOWN - Goes to a nasty teacher A teacher in Texas was seen stripping and exposing herself in an elementary school classroom in Richomond, Texas during school hours.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Wednesday, May 1st, A.D. 2024. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark Swiss abandon Christ The population of Switzerland is moving away from Christianity, despite the country once being at the center of the Protestant Reformation, led by Ulrich Zwingli. Three quarters of the Swiss live in cities. Of those, nearly one in three say they do not belong to any religion. The mainline Protestant church makes up only 19% of the city population, down from 49% in 1970. Roman Catholicism makes up 31%, down from 45%. And Islam has remained stable at 6%. Texas teacher ordered not to pray International Christian Concern warns that persecution is cropping up in America and the West, not just in other parts of the world. Just one example is the case of Staci Barber. She is a Texas school teacher who has been silenced for her faith after praying with other teachers at a school flagpole. She has been ordered not to pray.  Jeff King, President of International Christian Concern, told The Christian Post, “Basically, we are frogs in the kettle, and the bubbles keep coming up under us. ... People learn that you do not stick your head up, and you start being quiet because ‘the process' is the punishment. ... We desperately need revival, and that all starts with us personally looking to the Lord.” Zechariah 1:3 says, “Return to Me, says the LORD of hosts, and I will return to you.” 5 GOP states won't comply with Biden's transgender executive order Five Republican states are suing the Biden administration in a transgender case. The administration is trying to expand a federal civil rights law to include protection for students living sexually perverted lifestyles in public schools. Texas Republican Governor Greg Abbott told the Texas Education Agency to ignore the new federal rule. He wrote to President Joe Biden, “This ham-handed effort to impose a leftist belief onto Title IX exceeds your authority as president.” Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis also pushed back, saying, “Florida rejects Joe Biden's attempt to rewrite Title IX. We will not comply, and we will fight back.” Florida's Heartbeat Law protects unborn babies at 6 weeks Meanwhile, a new Heartbeat Law goes into effect in the Sunshine State today. The law bans the killing of unborn babies with detectable heartbeats but with some exceptions. The law goes into effect after the Florida Supreme Court upheld it last month. The court also upheld a 15-week abortion ban. Once a destination in the southeast for abortion, Florida may see thousands of fewer abortions due to the Heartbeat Law. FCC fines AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon for privacy breach The Federal Communications Commission is fining big wireless companies for sharing customer data without consent. AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon face nearly $200 million in fines. Jessica Rosenworcel with the FCC said, “These carriers failed to protect the information entrusted to them. Here, we are talking about some of the most sensitive data in their possession: customers' real-time location information, revealing where they go and who they are.” People concerned with crime despite drop in crime U.S. adults are becoming more concerned about crime. However, Pew Research reports crime rates are falling. Based on data from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, violent crime fell 46% between 1993 and 2022. Property crime fell by 59%.  The Bureau of Justice Statistics records even steeper declines with violent and property crime falling 71% over the same period. Meanwhile, 77% of Americans think crime is up nationally compared to 47% in 2000. And 55% think crime is up in their area compared to 34% in 2000. 10 perspectives that conflict with Biblical worldview Dr. George Barna released another survey on worldview in America. He identified 10 of the most common perspectives widely embraced by adults that conflict with a Biblical worldview. These views were influenced by other worldviews like secular humanism, pantheism, animism, Mormonism, and Judaism. One of the top beliefs was that married couples can be bonded to each other for eternity. Other top beliefs were that people are born neither good nor bad and that morality is determined by our own reason and emotions. In Ephesians 4:14-15, the Apostle Paul encourages us to “no longer be children, tossed to and fro by the waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by human cunning, by craftiness in deceitful schemes. Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into Him who is the head, into Christ.” Unique nova explosion in the skies set for August And finally, NASA reports yet another once-in-a-lifetime cosmic event will be visible this year. Sometime before September, scientists are expecting a nova explosion in a star system about 3,000 light years from Earth. The stellar explosion results from the interaction between a massive star, known as a red giant, and a white dwarf—a star about the size of Earth. This particular nova happens about every 80 years and will likely be visible to the unaided eye. Close And that's The World View in 5 Minutes on this Wednesday, May 1st in the year of our Lord 2024. 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.

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On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: Disturbing Campus Antisemitism Gets Even Worse, Texas Teacher Punished for Prayer MAIN THING: The Exorcist Files LAST THING: Acts 4 SHOW LINKS 2024: https://www2.cbn.com/news/us/campaign-notebook-after-trump-nh-win-fat-lady-singing NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454 DC DEBRIEF POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/d-c-debrief/id1691121630 CBN News YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CBNnewsonline CBN News https://www2.cbn.com/news Faithwire https://www.faithwire.com/ Email us! QuickStartPodcast@cbn.org

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Today the whole gang is here ! Russell Brand, Tim Ballard, and the overt character assassinations by the left. The UK is desperate to silence rumble and anyone deemed a conspiracy theorist. California fines schools for banning overly sexual books that happen to be LGBTQ+ while a Texas Teacher is suspended for reading an approved graphic novel of Ann Frank's Diary. Canada celebrates, embarrassingly, a former Nazi who served in WW2 with a standing ovation, the White House has a new dress code just for senator John Fetterman and to wrap it all up, Ukraine is outted by 60 minutes and President Zelenski is not happy about it. Join @Conservativeant ( Anthony Raimondi) , Drew Breasy, Eric Tansey, Deadleg and Jonathan Bates for this Last Call of the Day segment. Folloe us on Patreon and Rumble for bonus content. Brought to You by: Ghostbed https://www.Ghostbed.com/wolfpack OFFICER PRIVACY https://www.OfficerPrivacy.com/wolfpack Factor Meals https://www.Factormeals.com promo code Wolfpack50 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Texas teacher has been fired after assigning an illustrated adaptation of Anne Frank's diary to her middle school class, in what some are calling "a political attack on truth." Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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JOIN US: We are hosting a FREE one-day conference on July 20th, 2023 to help you unlock the full potential of your writing with the transformative power of prayer so that God can use your words to impact lives for eternity. Register for free here: https://kingdomwritersconference.com/prayer/  Overcoming Fear of Rejection In today's episode, we delve into a topic that every author can relate to: the fear of rejection. Join us as we explore strategies and insights on how to overcome this fear and transform it into a powerful tool for growth and success in your writing journey. Nika Maples is The Author's Coach, helping writers live a beautiful and balanced life as an author. She is a former Texas Teacher of the Year and the author of six books, including Page One to Page Done, a Step-By-Step Plan to Write, Publish, and Market Your Amazing Book. Connect with Nika here. Free WRITING WHEEL Download Learn 5 proven writing strategies you can use today to get more writing done. Download it now here. Your Book on Paper in Just 90-Minutes Are you ready to get your book onto paper without the frustration of getting stuck or dealing with writers' block?  Get your book out of your head and onto paper by the end of this 90-minute workshop using our 3 simple book writing formulas here.  

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Dishonesty in education policy is not a new thing. From the criminalization of Black education to the arrests and trials of the East LA 13 to now, individuals from historically marginalized, oppressed, and excluded communities have received the message that our histories, our contributions, and our humanness are not welcome in our schools. A few months ago Monica Washington (2014 Texas Teacher of the Year), Tracey Nance (2020/2021 Georgia Teacher of the Year), Chris Dier (2020 Louisiana Teacher of the Year), Takeru Nagayoshi (2020 Massachusetts Teacher of the Year), and I were invited to participate in the Voices for Honest Education Fellowship. We were deployed as voices for and with educators to combat fear-based education gag orders and book bans. Initially, the manufactured uproar over Critical Race Theory was the pressure point that bad actors located. As this strategy foundered, they turned their attention to LGBTQ students, teachers, and communities. We know that these bad actors are a fringe minority, but, unfortunately, they represent the tail that has wagged multiple dogs at the state and local levels. While it may be easy to dismiss them as a small group that doesn't represent all Americans, they have successfully removed teachers, curriculum, and books from K-12 schools. One need look no further than Florida to see what happens when a small group gets the attention of an ambitious politician. We sat down to discuss our work, and to invite you into the struggle. Find more information by finding Voices for Honest Education on all social media platforms. Read our blog, attend our events, and let us know how it's going in your space.

 A Texas teacher who was found to be in possession of child pornography is headed to prison for two decades. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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More children are taken to the ER from accidental ingestion of medication than car accidents. Guest Host, Clare Kramer, is joined by Carlos Briano, Elizabeth Farrar, and WWE Star “JTG” to talk about keeping your home RX safe for kids. Locking up medications and keeping them out of sight is essential. You have to have conversations with your kids about safe medication use and who to trust giving you medicines, and you need to have this conversation often. Remind them to be safe. Tune in for additional steps parents/caregivers can take and information on the DEA Drug Takeback program.   IN THIS EPISODE: [00:56] Why accidental ingestion is common [03:59] How to have a conversation with kids about medications [07:18] Why fentanyl is being put in drugs and the rise in the drug occurrences [10:52] Alternatives to storing medications safely [12:32] Information on drug takeback program [17:24] Additional steps parents or caregivers can take   KEY TAKEAWAYS: If you are taking prescription medications, be sure to securely lock them up and keep them out of sight. You need to have conversations with your kids about medications. Have them more than once and make sure they understand. Only take drugs from a trusted adult. If you have unused, expired, or unneeded medications, turn them in at a take-back day hosted by the DEA ***DISCLAIMER***The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Awkward Conversation series are solely those of the individuals, speakers, commentators, experts, and or hosts involved and do not necessarily reflect nor represent those of the production, associates or broadcaster, or any of its employees. Production is not responsible and does not verify for accuracy any of the information contained in the series available for viewing. The primary purpose of this series is to educate and inform. This series does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. This series is available for private, non-commercial use only. The production, broadcaster, or its channel cannot be held accountable for all or any views expressed during this program. Resources: https://elkskidszone.org/what-heroes-do/  https://www.dea.gov/takebackday#collection-locator  Poison Control (800) 222-1222   DEA Takeback Website Growing Up Drug-Free: A Parent's Guide to Substance Use Prevention One Pill Could Kill Never Thought I'd Say This Podcast with Jodie Sweetin Team Upstandards with Trevor Donovan Get Smart About Drugs Website Elks Kid Zone Website Elks Drug Awareness Program Website Elks DAP on Twitter Elks DAP on Facebook Elks DAP on YouTube DEA Website DEA on Instagram DEA on Twitter DEA on Facebook DEA YouTube Channel Trevor Donovan Instagram Team Upstanders Instagram Trevor Donovan Twitter   Watch Awkward Conversations Season 1 the series: Awkward Breakfast Conversations - Ep. 1 Awkward Lunch Conversations - Ep. 2 Awkward Dinner Conversations - Ep. 3  Bios: Clare Kramer A graduate of NYU's prestigious Tisch School of the Arts, Clare earned her BFA in just three years. While in New York, Clare appeared in numerous stage plays including one turn as Helen Keller in the stage version of "The Miracle Worker", the lead role in "Light Up the Sky" at the acclaimed Lee Strasberg Theater Institute, "Beyond Therapy" at the John Houseman Theater, and "Beginnings" at Circle in the Square. She began appearing in small and bit parts in films like In & Out and Vig. Clare first rose to attention as the hard-nosed cheerleader "Courtney" in the blockbuster hit Bring It On appearing alongside Kirsten Dunst and Eliza Dushku. Immediately following, Clare was cast in a recurring role as "Glory", the vain hell-goddess on the television hit Buffy the Vampire Slayer which gained Clare additional acclaim as one of Buffy's most popular adversaries.Clare has worked in both major studio and independent films, the most notable being Roger Avary's feature adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis' The Rules of Attraction, as well as "Lucy In the Sky" in the film D.E.B.S.. She was also cast in lead roles in The Skulls III.   She also appeared on television in a few guest appearances on Sabrina the Teenage Witch, The Random Years, and Tru Calling. She continues to work for both stage and movie roles, most recently with the horror flick The Gravedancers. Amy McCarthy, LICSW, is the Director of Social Work for the Adolescent Substance Use and Addiction Program (ASAP) at Boston Children's Hospital where she provides direct clinical and programmatic support. Additionally, Amy has extensive experience working in community-based settings providing care to young people living with complex mental health needs, and their families. As the former director of the Boston-Suffolk County Family Resource Center, she worked with an abundance of community partners to ensure residents had access to vital resources to meet basic needs and beyond. Amy received her Bachelor's Degree in Social Work (BSW) from Siena College and earned a Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from Wheelock College.   Carlos Briano is the Public Information Officer, Demand Reduction Coordinator, and Community Outreach Coordinator for the Drug Enforcement Administration's El Paso Division, which covers West Texas and New Mexico. Prior to joining DEA, he was PIO for El Paso Water, Adams County Fire Rescue in Denver, and the El Paso Fire Department. In 2013, he was named a finalist for Texas Teacher of the Year. When he worked as a journalist for the El Paso Times, he was a member of the Texas Media Honor Roll.   Elizabeth Trimmer Farrar, BA, ACPS Elizabeth Timmer Farrar is the Coordinator of Prevention Services for the Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH). She has worked for the Department for nearly twenty years. In this capacity she is responsible for the oversight and management of the prevention activities for BHDDH, including the prevention portion of the Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant (SAPT BG) and provides oversight on the distribution of other funding allocations which also address prevention of substance misuse. She supervises the prevention provider network which includes seven regional prevention coalitions, a student assistance program, training and technical assistance center, evaluation and administration of a risk and prevalence survey for middle and high school Students. Elizabeth has thirty- years of experience in behavioral health. She was the original Director of Rhode Island Communities for Addiction Recovery Efforts (RICAREs), a grass-roots recovery effort focused on creating a socially just community for all Rhode Islanders impacted by alcohol and substance use disorders. Prior to that she worked many years as a clinician primarily working with adolescents and families. Elizabeth has served as the Rhode Island representative for the National Association of State Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Directors (NASADAD), National Prevention Network (NPN) for twelve years and is a member of various state committees. Ms. Farrar holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree as well as an Advanced Degree.   JTG. As a child growing up in Brooklyn, Jayson was a dreamer. His dreams weren't unlike many of the other young boys his age, in his neighborhood- To one day wrestle professionally with the then World Wrestling Federation, to see himself on television, and to hear his name chanted by adoring fans at his beloved Madison Square Garden. At 14 years old, Jayson and a group of his friends went to the garden to see a WWE live event. After the show was over The Rock came out onto the wrestling ring and proceeded to talk to the audience. Although the show had already ended, the crowd was so captivated by him and what he was saying that no one moved! Although he fell in love with wrestling long before that day, Jayson left the garden that night with a newfound objective-he wanted that level of connection with people, with the fans; the love and respect that he saw mutually between the Rock and the fans that night". While such an experience would be enough to ignite a small desire to one day be like "The Rock", for most that is just what it would remain. A desire, a dream unfulfilled. The odds seem virtually impossible for most that they would ever make it into the WWE, nevertheless, reach the legendary heights of Dwayne The Rock Johnson. And for an African -American teenager being raised by a single mother in Flatbush, Brooklyn, the odds can seem even more insurmountable. First of all, how does one even begin to find their way onto the WWE roster? The road is not as clearly mapped out as it is for those that hope to make it to the NBA or NFL. While most of his counterparts were worrying about the SATs and college applications, Jayson began planning. Having performed in various plays and productions at John Dewey Performing Arts High School, Jayson's goal became even more apparent to him. While he valued education and thought about going to college since he was a child he knew that he wanted to be an entertainer. His experiences on stage, in acting class, and watching the WWE on television confirmed in him what he wanted to do with his life. Jayson couldn't see how the college could help him achieve his particular goals." So at 17, after graduation, Jayson set out on his path of making his dreams his reality. With laser-like focus and unyielding determination, Jayson left New York to pursue his dream at various wrestling schools across the country. It was in Louisville, Kentucky that his dreams began to take shape. At Ohio Valley Wrestling School, after four and a half years of struggle and hardship, Jayson signed his wrestling contract as a part of the tag team Cryme Tyme. At the tender age of 21 Jayson A. Paul became JTG, the youngest African- American to ever be signed to the WWE. Jayson has realized so many of his dreams time and time again. He wrestled for the WWE, he has definitely seen himself on television and he has heard his name chanted from Madison Square Garden to Paris, France. For many people that would be enough, but not for Jayson. Like Dwayne The Rock Johnson, Hulk Hogan, and many other wrestling legends, Jayson has now set his sights on making his mark on Hollywood. While he is not abandoning wrestling, as he still has more to accomplish as a wrestler, Jayson is also passionate about acting. With Jayson's work with the WWE as a sports entertainer, the transition for him is natural.   About Elks As a 150-year-old organization, they are 100% inclusive with a membership of close to 1 million diverse men and women in over 2,000 Lodges nationally, and while they consider themselves faith-based, they are nondenominational and open to all creeds. The Elks have always prided themselves on civic duty, and the Elks Drug and Alcohol Prevention (DAP) program is the nation's largest all-volunteer Kids Drug & Alcohol Use Prevention program. The Elks are also strong supporters of our brave men and women in the military, having built and donated the nation's first VA Hospital to the U.S. government. The Elks have donated more than $3.6 billion in cash, goods, and services to enrich the lives of millions of people!    About DEA The United States Drug Enforcement Administration was created in 1973 by President Nixon after the government noticed an alarming rise in recreational drug use and drug-related crime. A division of the Department of Justice, DEA is tasked with enforcing the controlled substances laws by apprehending offenders to be prosecuted for criminal and civil crimes. DEA is the largest and most effective anti-drug organization in the world, with 239 domestic locations and 91 foreign offices in 68 countries.

Today, I share a supernatural lesson from the Lord about spiritual eyes. In 2007, I had done a lot of traveling as Texas Teacher of the Year.  Much of that travel was staying in rooms with unappealing views and I told myself a story I spent 15 years believing.  A few weeks ago, I went... Read the Post The post 129: Open Your Eyes to What's in Front of You appeared first on Nika Maples.

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Time Stamps:The Queen is Dead and Who is watching Porn?? 00:00Queen Elizabeth II Legacy the good and the bad 00:32Long live King Charles III  is he Muslim? 15:48Yeah That Makes Sense --  Females watching porn in Saudi? 20:27 Men v Women's porn habits 26:24 Texas Teacher promoting "Minor Attracted Minors" or sarcasm. 31:19 Value for Value 36:19 Weaver and Loom - Care for the poor. 37:01For more detailed show notes visit: https://299.lucasskrobot.comVALUE FOR VALUE- If you get value out of this show— support the show in the value that you've received.You can do that by visiting the website and giving Fiat currency thereORYou can stream bitcoin by listening Podcasting 2.0 Certified apps: Podfriend - Breez - Sphinx – PodstationTo find one visit http://newpodcastapps.com and find a player with the “VALUE” tag. I personally listen on Breez.If you want to get MORE value out of the show, talk about it with a colleague or co worker, or friend. You will begin to build (hopefully) stronger relationship and culture through texting this to a friend and then talking about the concepts discussed here. Remember, as leaders our first job is to define reality and define culture and that is done brick by brick.Until next time… uncover your purpose, discern the Truth, and own the future.To take more steps to live a focus life to achieve your dreams and fulfill your destiny–get my book Anchored the Discipline to Stop Drifting.  https://amzn.to/2Vwb22nThank you for listening, and as always you can find me at:WhatsApp: +1-202-922-0220http://www.LucasSkrobot.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lucasskrobot ★ Support this podcast ★

Jenna Quinn is a survivor of child sexual abuse and the namesake of Jenna's Law. Texas teacher on administrative leave after telling students to call pedophiles 'minor attracted persons'

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: On July 6th, I reported: School teacher turnover is not high despite media reports. But the reports of turnover and teacher shortage crises in the Texas press, from data sent out by teacher unions, hasn't slowed. Today, The Texan has taken a look at the data and showed, once again, these stories are not factual about a general shortage and seem to be concocted by unions.From the story:In the 2021-2022 school year, the teacher attrition rate jumped from 9.34 percent to 11.57 percent, with 42,839 teachers leaving. However, the newly hired teachers that year exceed those that left the profession.The total number of teachers in Texas eclipsed 375,000 in June, a 10-year increase of around 50,000 and the highest number of teachers employed in Texas history.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.Oil and gas rig count. Beware “green” energy policies, the Swiss can be sent to jail this year for “overheating” homes and that's only 66 degrees Fahrenheit.Big Chicagoland hypocrisy over busing of illegal aliens and other border news.Group called “mysterious” and “shadowy” begins over $6 million television advertising buy in Texas against Governor Abbott.And, other news of Texas.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

2022 Texas Teacher of the Year, Ramon Benavides, and 2022 Colorado Teacher of the Year, Autumn Rivera,  discuss school safety and some of the good stuff that awaits students and teachers as they head back to school.Follow RamonTwitter - R_Benavides2 Follow AutumnTwitter - msrivera114Follow Teacher Caucuswww.teachercaucus.comTwitter - @TeachersCaucusFacebook - @theteacherscaucusFollow Shawn & Rodney on TwitterShawn Sheehan - @SPSheehan Rodney Robinson - @RodRobinsonRVAFollow and give us a rating on the app you use to listen to our show.

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Who wanted to become a teacher growing up raise your hand. Where would we be without the teachers in the world?  Teaching is a career that many choose and some students  become like family. It takes a lot of patience and caring. My interview is with a teacher who shares her story of where she is now  and why.  Thank a teacher they are such a blessing. #teachers #educators 

In the final episode of a four-part series on educator contracts, ATPE Managing Attorney Paul Tapp outlines what you can expect at the end of the school year when you are asked to sign a contract for the next school year. Important timelines apply—including deadlines that make it a good idea to go ahead and sign a contract for next year even if you're not sure you want to return to the district. The legal information provided here is for general purposes only. Individual legal situations vary greatly, and listeners needing individual legal advice should consult directly with an attorney. Please note: Rights based on the Texas Education Code may not apply to all. Many Texas Education Code provisions do not apply to public charter schools, and public school districts may have opted out of individual provisions through a District of Innovation plan. Eligible ATPE members may contact the ATPE Member Legal Services Department.

An Austin, Texas, schoolteacher said that of the 32 fourth-grade students in her class, 20 have “come out” to her as “LGBTQIA+,” according to a leaked internal school message. You read that correctly. More than half her class is apparently LGBT. In no way is that normal, and it should be treated appropriately. Filling in for Sydney, we've got ¼ Black Garrett, host of the “¼ Black Garrett” YouTube channel and contributor to “Nerdrotic” on YouTube. We're joined in-studio by Kezia Schaffer, host of the “Krocs On” YouTube channel. 1/4 Black Garrett: Twitter - @QTRBlackGarrett Instagram - @QTRBlackGarrett YouTube -  @1/4 Black Garrett  Kezia Schaffer: YouTube - @Krocs On Subscribe to You Are Here YouTube: https://bit.ly/2XNLhQw • Watch MORE You Are Here on BlazeTV: https://bit.ly/38WB2vw • Check out Elijah Schaffer's YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3C0yWH8 • Check out Sydney Watson's YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2YIedK5 • Follow Sydney Watson on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SydneyLWatson • Follow Elijah Schaffer on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ElijahSchaffer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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New Time! On today's show, 1:06pm CT, 2:06pm: Prayers for Ukraine - American faith leaders share their fervent concerns - KT McFarland urges Biden to reopen 'American energy industry' to swipe Putin's leverage - Ukraine crisis proves need for U.S. to produce fossil fuels, industry says - Russian attack on Ukraine could exacerbate already-high energy costs - Biden getting 'defensive' as approval numbers crash - we'll analyze. Truckin': Mike Rowe destroys politicians for hailing truckers, then hating them - American truckers convoy launches in California - Is America heading down a totalitarian path blazed by Trudeau? we'll examine. Plus, Texas Teacher says Christians need to get COVID and die. https://www.spreaker.com/show/christian-talk-that-rocks https://christiantalkthatrocks.net or http://christiantalkthatrocks.com

In this episode of The King Williams Podcast, I sit down with Hedreich Nichols. Hedreich is a children's book author and teacher in the state of Texas. In this episode, we talk about what is her experience as an author who recently saw her book be put on a banned books list in a state that is attempting to rewrite history in real-time. You can find all of her children's books here on Amazon. You can check out Hedreich's educational YouTube channel Small Bites, by clicking here. You can follow her on Twitter @Hedreich.

We have a Guest Host tonight Aaron the host of the I Had To Say It Podcast is here going over stories and telling us what he thinks about the topics, come join us have a drink and have a laugh.  Email Us at  libertyfreedomwhiskey@gmail.com ihadtosayitpodcast.com  

Texas Teacher Goes Loco and locks her son in the trunk of car because he tested positive for the virus.

As schools returned from the holiday break, Northside ISD in San Antonio reported 1,260 absences out of 13,000 employees from its 125 campuses.

We are back with a fifth season we are calling 8 Great Literacy Learnings. We'll be sharing the eight topics that have most significantly shaped how we are thinking about literacy instruction, and that we think have the power to dramatically impact the way we go about teaching reading, writing, and language in our schools. In this thought-provoking season, we'll tackle topics both big and small, including The science of reading, and 8 critical things we need to know about structured literacy (with Dr. Carol Tolman, co-author of the LETRS Professional Learning Series) Keyboarding, handwriting, and the simple view of writing (with Dr. Lucy Hart-Paulson, co-author of the LETRS Early Childhood Professional Learning Series) 8 considerations for teaching literacy to English language learners (with Antonio Fierro, LETRS trainer and former Texas Teacher of the Year) Leveraging the power of SLPs in teaching literacy Making literacy and social-emotional learning work hand in hand Breaking down barriers to adolescent literacy And more! Get ready for 8 Great Literacy Learnings, starting this Friday, December 10th.

Eric Hale, 2021 Texas Teacher of the Year, and the state's first Black man to earn the title, gives us an update on his week in Washington D.C. and ways to address teacher recruitment and retention issues.Follow Eric HaleTwitter @Erichale1979www.teacherscaucus.com

In this episode, we're joined by one of all educators' favorite teacher-comedians, Eddie B! Living between LA and Houston when he's not touring the country, Eddie tells us what life has been like going from a science teacher and football coach to a famous comedian and soon actor in his own TV show produced by ABC with Lawrence Fishburne. We also find out the name of his new Web Series, next book,  and play a fun game of "Would You Rather". Tune in and don't forget to rate the podcast and leave us a review! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Its clip time motherfucker.  Kid and Kleen discuss shows they're watching, Show off Billie Eilish's jugs flopping around and play a clip of a new superhero group of SJW's. We play a fake ad or two, tell you to go watch a new Pretty Wreckless video featuring some members of Soundgarden and the boys wrap with a review of Austin TX and a hottie of the week. Lots to digest in this one. Listen in. Go Deep.  DETAILED TIMELINE  1:00 Watching Lucifer 2:00 Pause that I need the clip 3:00 Something special - Hidden on screen 4:00 Billie Eilish tittle clip 5:00 I knew you would enjoy that 6:00 Social Justice Warriors 7:00 Victimizers beware - Social Justice Warriors 8:00 Great little clip - Social Justice Warriors 9:00 Stupid fake ad - Dicken's Cider 10:00 Banned from the Gucci store  11:00 Pretty Wreckless and Soundgarden  12:00 Wet Taylor  13:00 Tim Dillon - Austin comments  14:00 No one will remember that person  15:00 This is when he was good  16:00 Texas - Teacher bonus 17:00 Super hot girl next-door  18:00 Is she stupid  19:00 Final Words - Great face great bod - no titties  Go Deep.

The unnamed so called educator, who works at Lamar Elelmentary in Greenville TX, sent the image to the black pupil's mom on Tuesday - the same day that Derek Chauvin was found guilty of murdering George Floyd. Zaelyn's father Shamell told WFAA: 'I didn't like it from the moment I saw it. 'I don't really understand the whole situation, but all I know is it was never supposed to happen.' The mother said she had known the teacher for years and they had a close relationship and Zaelyn was not injured at all. Instagram: @cfr_news 

Eric Hale has been named Dallas Teacher of the year, and the top teacher in an urban school,  and is a Fishman Prize finalist.  In Eric's TEDx talk at SMU he discusses what it was like growing up with trauma, and how he has channeled that into his work.  He has also discussed his teaching vision, inspiration and accomplishments on The Kelly Clarkson Show. You can follow him on Twitter at @Erichale1979 or on his YouTube Channel – Mr. H Texthelp wants to see a world where difference, disability, or language are no longer barriers. Providing a range of technology solutions for teaching and learning - Texthelp helps to minimize teacher workload and maximize student outcomes. Segment 1: Talk about the platform that you're presenting as Texas Teacher of the Year. What is your advice to parents worried about learning loss post-pandemic? What's unique about teaching in Texas? Is teaching a political act? What did you learn about your students during the pandemic? About yourself? Segment 2: Off The Top Rope Something Useless Donnie Found Online: https://potato.io - - - - - Visit our website Share Feedback & Ideas Tweet us at @PartialCreditEd Follow us on Instagram @PartialCreditEd Like us on Facebook

This one is a history-making episode, y’all, and instant classic. We go for an energetic and inspirational ride with Eric Hale, the 2021 Texas Teacher of the Year. The first Black man to earn this award in the history of Texas. We cover a wide range of topics, from serving your community and meeting its […]

Everyone has their own biases, but how do they affect our children? With all of the current events taking place in our society, like the recent Capitol bombing, it's so easy to be angry at everything — however, it's worth noting that our anger can negatively impact the behavior of our children. So how do we approach such a hard topic with our children? In this episode of Finger Painting the Future, our special guest, Dana Boyd, 2007 Texas Teacher of the Year, speaks on the effects of biases and racial equity among young children. As teachers and parents, it is our duty to exhibit the type of behavior we want our students and children to have. The first step is acknowledging it within ourselves. Tune in to hear how we can effectively tackle this topic with our kids.  About our guest: Dana K. Boyd is an influential leader with over twenty years in education. She has been a principal for 10 years and is currently the principal of Parkland Elementary School in El Paso, Texas. Dana has been awarded many accolades, including the 2007 Texas Teacher of the Year. She believes in creating and establishing a culture of success through relationships with students, faculty, and families. Dana is a self-reflective leader who strives to use lessons learned to strengthen stakeholders in education.  Get in touch with us: @fingerpaintingthefuture on Facebook & Instagram @FPTFpodcast on Twitter or visit our website at fingerpaintingthefuture.com!

This week the Making Afterschool Cool podcast focuses on the influence of Project Based Learning (PBL) activities can have on post graduate students. The guests for this episode are Joe Paneitz, award winning teacher and Coordinator of Ecobot Challenge; and Melanie Velazquez, former Ecobot Challenge participant and current Ecobot mentor. This episode, you will learn more about the: Benefits of PBL Purpose of Ecobot Challenge Ways that developing STEM skills and participating in Ecobot are helpful to students   Structure of a typical Ecobot Challenge Day Methods for involving former students that have graduated from high school as mentors in PBL programs  Guest Joe Paneitz is an award-winning educator was recognized as  the 2020 Humble ISD District Teacher of the Year, 2020 Humble ISD Secondary Teacher of the Year, 2020 Region IV, Texas Teacher of the Year, 2020 Gulf Coast School Boards Association Teacher of the Year, 2020,  ATPE Humble Teacher of the Year, and Curriculum Director and Lead Teacher All-Earth Ecobot Challenge Melanie Velazquez is a graduate of the Ecobots program, is currently a college student at Houston Community College and is a mentor to currently elementary students participating in the Ecobots Challenge. Resources The Multicultural Classroom https://www.multiculturalclassroomconsulting.com/   Harris County Department of Education https://hcde-texas.org   CASE for Kids https://hcde-texas.org/afterschool-zone    

In this episode, I have a conversation with Mr. Eric Hale, an elementary school teacher in Dallas, Texas. Mr. Hale has distinguished himself in many ways, including overcoming enormous obstacles in his childhood and being named Texas Teacher of the Year, the latter garnering him the distinction of being the first Black male teacher in Texas to be so honored. He has a compelling and inspiring story regarding his commitment to kids he teaches at Burnet Elementary School. Indeed, his impact goes far beyond the students in his second grade classroom. The Washington Post recently (October 14, 2020) featured him in its newspaper.

A petition to have her rehired already has hundreds of signatures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we talk about a Texas Teacher accused of shooting her 17 year old son on the way to school. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/psychics-anonymous/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/psychics-anonymous/support

Mrs. Fredia Reynolds, Principal/Director: Mrs. Reynolds has served in education for 20 years as a Classroom Teacher, Campus Administrator, Principal and Head Start Director. She holds aMaster degree in Administration and Supervision and a Texas Teacher and Principal certification. She is aNationalTrainer for Time to Teach in Classroom Management andDifferentiated Instruction. Mrs.Reynolds is affectionately known as the Purpose Pushing Principal. She pushes her students, parents, staff, colleagues and friends out of their comfort zones and into their destiny. In her role as Head Start Director Mrs. Reynolds has the responsibility of management and oversight of the Head Start program grant. She believes in building a strong team, establishing the teams Why, and developing a solid mission and vision that points all stakeholder to the team’s goals! She truly believes every single thing we do matters and that it takes a team! She has mentored and trained aspiring administrators and childcare owners and directors in her city and across the region. She is a Board Member with theTexas Head Start Association where she has served as Program Chair, planning conference professional development sessions for the past four years. This experience gained her valuable access to the latest innovation and leaders in the early childhood field. Her passion is empowering her community by building a strong foundation for children and families. She is aSpeaker, Facilitator, Nationally CertifiedTrainer, Licensed Minister, Published Author and Co-Author of Promise, a Women’s Global Devotional written and published in the midst of the 2020pandemic

In this episode, hear from Texas Teacher, Cody Kirkland. Through using Get More Math in his middle school classroom, Cody was able to change the overall landscape of how his students approached learning math. Bringing his energy and drive to the classroom, over time Cody saw his students not only improve their math skills but become excited about solving the problems and wanting to learn more. With the onset of COVID-19 protocols last spring his students were unable to take their standardized state tests, and if you can believe it, they were disappointed that they did not get to showcase their newfound love of math. We hope you enjoy this conversation and are encouraged to continue using Get More Math in your classroom or interested to learn more about how you can start using Get More Math.Thank you for all of the support thus far. If you’d like to know more or see what it’s all about, we’d like to give you a free trial! Go to GetMoreMath.com to learn more

In episode 35 of the 1409 Podcast, GualaMeetsWorld and KT are joined by Halle “Hellz” Williamson. She shares her journey in the photography and public relations world. The hosts also discuss a Dallas ISD teacher becoming first Black man to win Texas Teacher of the Year, a Texas man punched at an anti-Trump demonstration, Walmart and more. Follow 1409 Podcast on IG: @1409podcast Facebook: 1409 Podcast Leave a Text or voice mail at 917-524-6392 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/1409/support

Lisa Barry is a 5th grade teacher in San Antonio, Texas and nominee for 2019-2020 Texas Teacher of the year! In this episode, we discuss her additional role in education policy - borne of the need she saw with her own students to promote tolerance in the classroom by studying history - specifically, the Holocaust. Her advocacy for Holocaust education to be mandatory all Texas public schools was instrumental in getting Senate Bill 1828 enacted into law.

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Delonte West.Texas teacher says she was fired for wearing masks supporting Black Lives Matter.Afro-textured hair in Japan.You can now find me on Amazon Music...News you can use!Georgia LandersGeorgia's Talk podcast on every Podcast streaming outlet please go and check it out thanks!Please follow me on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Apple iTunes, or whatever Podcasting Streaming outlet your using.Also check out my website at www.georgiastalk.com@Georgiastalk on Facebook@georgiastalk on Instagram@galanders001 on TwitterOn every social outlet under Georgia's TalkBecome a Patron!

When a teacher takes a new certification test in order to keep his job, he blogs about the experience and builds a following by helping others achieve A+ results.  Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A several days each week.   Share: #SideHustleSchool Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Twitter: @chrisguillebeau Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alicia talks with Belinda Medellin, a Texas “Teacher of the Year” who has created one of the first UX course pathways for high schools in the United States. Listen to find out about her process and opportunities to collaborate with both Belinda and Alicia. Designers, Teachers, Students: Interested in partnering to develop a high school UX course in your area? Connect here for a starter kit and next steps: https://sendfox.com/ux.edtech Connect with Belinda: High School UX Pathway: https://www.bulbapp.com/u/cast-tech-user-experience-pathway-ux LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/belinda-medellin-879a97/ Email: billiedove1@gmail.com Connect with Alicia & the Podcast: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicia2joy/ Twitter: @ux_edtech (https://twitter.com/UX_EdTech) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ux_edtech/ Music: Scott Buckley Send in your thoughts and perspectives! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ux-edtech/message

Jeff Wheatcraft is a middle school Science Technology Engineering and Math teacher in San Antonio with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art Education from Arizona State University. His journey to teaching is not a traditional one, but that didn't stop him from being named Texas Teacher of the Year in 2018! In this episode, we discuss his multiple roles as a teacher and storm-chaser, and how he marries the two in his classroom to his students' success.

Join us as we chat with Alexis Miller, District 11 Texas Teacher of the Year, about distance learning, equity in virtual education, and continuing a legacy of greatness. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In the weekend edition of The Brief podcast, listen to why Ambra Hernandez felt compelled to launch a Facebook group to help teachers fulfill their longer-than-normal wish lists.www.texastribune.org

Kellie & Thomas discuss a Texas substitute teacher being fired for filming a pornographic video on school campus, (Original Air Date: June 27, 2019). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/talkjive/support

Dustin Hurley talks about the struggles as a teacher and coach during this Covid-19 Pandemic. Along with some sports takes and headlines and another Top 5 list. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sam-berg/message

The Astros apologize, all the while swearing that it didn't help them win. Plus fart drops, bad rejoin music, and apparently there's not much to do in East Texas except the students.

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The Tri State Fair kicks off today, with the parade in downtown tomorrow, BSA named one of the best hospitals in the state by U.S. News and World Report, a local teacher in the running for Texas Teacher of the Year, and more with today's ICYMI Eagle News Update.

Kori Markussen (@truetalesofateacher) is discussing classroom transformations, the house system, PBIS and more! Follow Kori on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/truetalesofateacher/?hl=enShop Kori's Teachers Pay Teachers Store:https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Kori-Markussen-True-Tales-Of-A-TeacherSee Kori Present at Get Your Teach On:https://www.getyourteachon.com/speaker/kori-markussen/Follow Kori on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/kori_markussen?lang=en

Kori Markussen (@truetalesofateacher) is discussing her Get Your Teach On breakout session, engagement strategies, classroom transformations, and more! Follow Kori on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/truetalesofateacher/?hl=enShop Kori's Teachers Pay Teachers Store:https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Kori-Markussen-True-Tales-Of-A-TeacherSee Kori Present at Get Your Teach On:https://www.getyourteachon.com/speaker/kori-markussen/Follow Kori on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/kori_markussen?lang=en

Georgia Clark, a Fort Worth Independent School District teacher, has been fired from her position after she shot off several tweets to Donald Trump about alleged illegal immigrants at her school. The Texas school district announced Wednesday that Clark was terminated with a vote of 8-0 by the school board. Blacks are fairing no beter as we have faced inequity in education for centuries. What should be done about it in 2019? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bj-murphy9/support

This Week in Oklahoma Politics, KOSU's Michael Cross talks with Republican Political Consultant Neva Hill and ACLU Oklahoma Executive Director Ryan Kiesel about Governor Stitt signing legislation restructuring the boards and commissions of five state agencies and giving him power to hire and fire the agency heads, the "Unity Bill" on medical marijuana passes the legislature and heads to the governor's desk and Governor Stitt calls on the State Auditor to investigate the Oklahoma Health Care Authority in regard to Medicaid. The trio also discusses a lawsuit by more than 150 former and current employees of the State Health Department released after a fiscal situation in 2017 and a teacher pay raise in Texas could impact educators in Oklahoma. Support this podcast

Should accused Colorado killer Patrick Frazee lose all parental rights to the young daughter he fathered with Kelsey Berreth, the woman he allegedly murdered? Nancy Grace raises this question and more concerning the Berreth case with a panel including forensics expert Karen Smith, Atlanta juvenile judge & lawyer Ashley Willcott, forensic psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Bober, Southern California prosecutor Wendy Patrick, and syndicated radio host David Mack. Grace and experts also explore the case of a Texas middle school teacher who alleged tried to sell an underage relative to sex slave traders in Morocco.

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LEARN ABOUT T-TESS IN TEXAS ...The Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support (T-TESS) System supports teachers and as part of the continuous improvement process, teachers consistently hold themselves to a high standard for individual development  and performance)...AND THE USE OF DIGITAL PORTFOLIOS IN THE SYSTEM 

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NM Observatory Closures, Skinwalker Ranch, and defending your cheeseburgers CreepGeeks Podcast Episode 94 Today's podcast is brought to you by audible - get a FREE audiobook download and 30-day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/cheapgeek -Over 180,000 titles to choose from for your iPhone, Android, Kindle or mp3 player.   What is the CreepGeeks Podcast? An offbeat news podcast where we explore the strange, the stupid, paranormal and tech topics circulating the web. Hey Everyone! You can call the show and leave us a message!         1-575-208-4025 http://www.creepgeeks.com     https://www.amazon.com/shop/cheapgeek Hey everyone! Help us out! Rate us on iTunes! We’d like to grow and that would be super cool and Super Helpful! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/creepgeeks-podcast/id1143963925?mt=2 Did you know? 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This episode embraces a spirit of acceptance and pride by listening to stories from members of the LGBTQ community. Freedom Writer Teacher Tara Bordeaux talks about overcoming tremendous obstacles and hateful opposition in her journey to becoming the 2018 Texas Teacher of the Year. Then Erin Gruwell shares her conversation with advocate and activist Matthew Boger. After being thrown out of his home at the age of thirteen because of his sexuality, Matthew was savagely beaten by a gang of neo-Nazis and left for dead. Twenty-five years later, Matthew came face-to-face with one of his assailants and ventured down a remarkable path of forgiveness and friendship. Links and Resources: Questions, stories, reviews? Contact us: podcast@freedomwritersfoundation.org More on Tara Bordeaux: 2018 Texas Teacher of the Year Announcement: https://atxne.ws/2zljGcN https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=diYWNTKWr7o More on Matthew Boger: Matthew Boger and Tim Zaal on NPR: https://n.pr/2MWSDWW "Facing Fear" website: http://www.facingfearmovie.com/index.html Support for LGBTQ Youth: Trevor Project: https://bit.ly/2u2gC04 Human Rights Campaign: https://www.hrc.org/ Matthew Shepard Foundation: https://www.matthewshepard.org/ Museum of Tolerance website: https://bit.ly/1od4nIB Texas Teacher of the Year program information: https://www.tasanet.org/domain/59 Become a Freedom Writer Teacher! Attend a Freedom Writer Teacher Institute: http://www.freedomwritersfoundation.org/index.php/programs/teachers Buy Signed Copies of Freedom Writers Books www.freedomwritersfoundation.org/index.php/shop Watch "Facing Fear" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2Xxh3QM

A Huge Honor The National Teacher of the Year Program began in 1952 and is one of the most prestigious national honors programs for educators. Annually, the Council of Chief State School Officers brings together every State Teacher of the Year for a meet-up in Washington DC. The carefully selected educators have professional development opportunities, and they often have access to top education policymakers. This past May, the group of teachers met privately with Secretary of Education, Betsy DeVos. They also went to a luncheon hosted by the second lady Karen Pence at the vice president’s residence at the U.S. Naval Observatory. Different Regions Different Perspectives We wanted to learn more about the trip, so we contacted Texas Teacher of the Year Tara Bordeaux. Bordeaux says the cohort of teachers is amazing, and while they may have differing opinions, there is mutual respect for each person's perspective. "It's very eye-opening you get to see that the issues that are in education and politics and society as a whole differ throughout the country, and you have to take that into consideration." The Wild Ride Bordeaux says that being Texas Teacher of the Year has been an enormous honor, but she admits that being placed under the microscope has led to a bit of a "wild ride" for herself and others selected. Bordeaux says earlier this year she commented to a publication about gun safety, but she was misquoted. She says the misquote led to her being attacked online. Bordeaux also expressed concern about what happened to the National Teacher of the Year Mandy Manning, during their trip to Washington DC. A doctored video of a White House event made it appear that Manning refused to shake the President Trump's hand, and it was also altered to make it look as if she refused to clap for him. Bordeaux says the misleading video led to Manning receiving death threats for something that she didn't even do. "Here's this person that's an amazing educator. That's an amazing, mother, wife, friend, and she is taking the brunt of heat for so much anger and rage in America that is directed at the wrong person." To hear more about the behind the scenes of the 2018 Teacher of the Year gathering and Bordeaux's experience as Teacher of the Year, listen to Episode 53 of the Class Dismissed Podcast. All Rights Reserved. Class Dismissed Podcast 2018.      

In this episode of Leading from the Classroom, 2017 Texas Teacher of the Year Allison Ashley shares her experiences contributing to her state's new educational standards, and how vastly different educators turned their differences into something powerful for students.

What would prompt a newspaper reporter to enter the teaching profession?  Shanna Peeples is not only a Texas Teacher of the Year, but also the 2015 National Teacher of the Year.   Join Anthony Arno as he talks with Shanna Peeples about how one of her teachers comforted her when she moved midyear, her role in assisting one of her ostudents from Vietnam gain entry into Harvard, keeping her selection as National Teacher of the Year a secret for 6 weeks prior to the Whitehouse announcement, her walk with President Obama through the streets of DC, and stories from her travels of 300,000 air miles as National Teacher of the Year.   The New Teacher Podcast features Anthony Arno interviewing nationally recognized teachers, the latest authores, and educational researchers.  Become inspired by hearing the stories of their success and failure.  Each episode features The FInal Minute before the bell, where guests share personal preferences during the final minute of the show.   The New Teacher Podcast is brought to you by You Can Do The Rubik's Cube. Since its launch in 1980, the Rubik's® Cube has twisted and turned its way into over 400 million hands worldwide and has continued to fascinate, bewilder and challenge millions of people. You Can Do The Rubik's Cube  is a U.S. educational outreach program in 10,000+ schools  teaching youth how to solve the Rubik's Cube so they can experience the many benefits of this accomplishment.  Math, STEM and Art lessons have been designed using the Rubik's Cube to help teachers engage students with an interactive and tangible way to learn critical math concepts as well as 21st Century Skills.   For a limited time, New Teacher Podcast listeners can take advantage of the  FREE 6 week lending library program where teachers can borrow sets of 12, 24, or 36 cubes for your classroom or after school club.  Loaner sets include an Instructional DVD, curriculum guide, over 20 related activities, sign out sheets, posters, and a certificate template.  Simply click here and use the checkout code PODCAST to receive a pre-paid return postage label.

This week's edition of Talking with T continues with the theme of Aim High in April. Trending news covers the controversial bathroom bill, TN's Gang Enhancement Law, Texas Teacher accused of assault, and much more.

Though many of us feel that we are too busy to make our voices count, our guest explains why it's important to express your views. Follow: @intoy2014 @mr_abud @bamradionetwork Jeremy Wagner is the 2013 Texas Teacher of the year and has largely advocated for increasing teacher involvement in education policy. When he's not working to help improve the teaching profession in Austin, he teaches 8th grade science in Frenship ISD in Lubbock, TX.