Podcasts about Title IV

Mike Ferguson in the Morning-Mike and Gabe help make sure Mayor Spencer get off on the "right" foot with some advice from the people of St. Louis county and what we want from our elected officials.-The Monday after Easter could become a Federal holiday. Is this a good idea, or an encroachment on our secular nation? -Pam Bondi announces lawsuit against Maine for Title IV violations, with President Trump also calling to "claw-back" funding already distributed to Maine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike and Gabe discuss how the cultural treatment of biological women has changed between generations after AG Pam Bondi announces Title IV lawsuit against the state of Maine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom Netting, president of TEN Government Strategies and a trusted Washington insider, returns to provide a critical update on sweeping federal changes affecting higher education. In conversation with Drumm McNaughton, he breaks down the Trump administration's executive order to dismantle the Department of Education, a move that's already led to major staff reductions and the redistribution of responsibilities across other federal agencies. Key Discussion Points Structural Overhaul of the Department of Education: Nearly 50% of ED staff have been laid off, including in core offices such as Federal Student Aid and the Office for Civil Rights. Regional participation offices have been shut down, leaving institutions without direct support contacts. The shift of student loan collections to the Small Business Administration signals an unprecedented reorganization of oversight. Title IX and Civil Rights Rollbacks: The Supreme Court overturned Biden-era Title IX rules, reinstating Trump-era standards. Protections for transgender students and DEI-related compliance structures are being reversed or defunded. OCR layoffs jeopardize ongoing investigations and reduce institutional support. Policy Enforcement Through Funding Threats: Columbia University's $400M in federal funding was withheld and later restored after accepting federal conditions, including police authority to arrest student protesters and the appointment of an academic overseer. These enforcement tactics set a new precedent, raising concerns about academic freedom and governance. Student Loan Crisis and Risk Exposure: Delinquency rates are reportedly spiking, with internal policy discussions suggesting 70–80% of borrowers may be behind. Institutions face growing exposure as default risks rise, with potential Title IV eligibility consequences. Risk-sharing legislation and budget reconciliation proposals could place financial liability on colleges for unpaid loans. Governance, Autonomy, and Institutional Strategy: Boards must take a more active role in navigating federal restructuring and enforcement trends. The implications go beyond compliance—federal funding is increasingly tied to campus culture, policy, and speech. Strategic responses now require governance-level attention to protect institutional mission and integrity. Three Key Takeaways for Higher Education Leaders and Boards Reassure students that aid is still available and prepare them for repayment obligations now managed under new federal structures. Support compliance and financial aid staff as they navigate the loss of regional ED contacts and fast-changing guidance. Re-evaluate governance-level policies on Title IX, DEI, and civil rights to ensure legal alignment and institutional resilience. Download the March 2025 Higher Ed Board Briefing (PDF) → Read the transcript at:  https://changinghighered.com/washington-update-dismantling-the-department-of-education/ #HigherEducation #DepartmentofEducation #HigherEdPolicy About Our Podcast Guest Tom Netting Having spent all of his professional career devoted to higher education policy oversight and implementation, Tom Netting has an extensive knowledge of the laws and regulations governing all aspects of higher education. His considerable background and experience have afforded him the opportunity to view the development and implementation of federal higher education and workforce development policy in their entirety – including issues related to higher education and workforce development, health care, veteran affairs policies, and the procurement of federal appropriations. About the Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton is the founder, CEO, and Principal Consultant at The Change Leader, Inc. A highly sought-after higher education consultant with 20+ years of experience, Dr. McNaughton works with leadership, management, and boards of both U.S. and international institutions. His expertise spans key areas, including accreditation, governance, strategic planning, presidential onboarding, mergers, acquisitions, and strategic alliances. Dr. McNaughton's approach combines a holistic methodology with a deep understanding of the contemporary and evolving challenges facing higher education institutions worldwide to ensure his clients succeed in their mission.  

In this moment, as many of us experience a shift in what we are allowed to talk about at work related to DEI and identity, we are sharing this series of episodes exploring how Vermont is talking about antiracism and abolitionism in child welfare. Please join us in this series: How the Story is Told: An Abolitionist Child Welfare Conference. This is Part 1: What is a Title IV-E Roundtable Anyway? Show notes & transcripts  available @ https://vermontcwtp.org/podcast/  Follow us on IG: @thesocialworklens  https://www.instagram.com/thesocialworklens/  

Many biblical higher ed institutions measure success in several different ways.For Stark College & Seminary, success is reflected in three key areas: building and serving your external network, having diverse leadership, and utilizing a data dashboard.Stark's president, Tony Celelli, breaks down Stark's internal processes that help them stay student-oriented and mission-focused.Join us as we discuss: [9:00] Building your external leadership network[13:06] Title IV and FAFSA funding[16:11] Intentionally building a leadership team[24:02] Leveraging data in decision-makingCheck out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:Moody Bible InstituteThe Ideal Team Player: How to Recognize and Cultivate The Three Essential Virtues by Patrick LencioniThe Stark Difference PodcastTo hear this interview and many more like it, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website, or search for Biblical Higher Ed Talk in your favorite podcast player.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Jane McManus is the guest editor of "The Year's Best Sports Writing 2024" and stops by to discuss being a poll worker, how Title IV could be ripped apart by destroying the Department of Education, how she assembled a panel to judge sports writing and why Dan is no longer a part of what they do. Then, remember when Stugotz absolutely infuriated the incredibly kind Michael Strahan? Plus, Jamal Crawford is here to chat with the crew about the NBA including Tyler Herro's big night, Klay Thompson going home, Erik Spoelstra's future living with his mistake last night, the New York Knicks, J.J. Redick, and whether or not he's a better 6th Man than Lou Williams. Also, Crawford plays a game of "Shot For Your Life" and outsmarts Stugotz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ever wondered how your business would handle a crisis or negative review? In this episode, we dive into the world of strategic communication with experts Keema Echols and Lauren Cain of Ethel Clark Services. Together, we explore how we can navigate crises, build strong client relationships, and maintain brand consistency. Keema and Lauren share actionable tips on using AI tools for effective messaging and managing negative publicity with professionalism and grace. If you're looking to strengthen your communication strategy and protect your business reputation, this episode is a must-listen! Main topics: Strategic communication for businesses Crisis management and response Building and maintaining brand trust Effective use of AI tools Navigating negative reviews professionally Main takeaway: The easiest words mended are those unspoken. About our guests: Lauren Cain: Co-founder of Ethel Clark Services, a strategic communications firm. With a decade of experience as Vice President of The Kenaly Complement, she developed strong leadership and business management skills. Beyond her corporate role, Lauren has built a platform as a social media influencer and homeschooling expert through Crunchy Mama DFW, where she offers parents advice on homeschooling and holistic living. Her genuine passion for education and current trends has earned her a loyal following, making her a trusted authority in the field. Lauren's diverse background enhances her role at Ethel Clark Services, where her expertise in business management and social media influence shapes effective PR strategies. Her insights into educational and parenting trends bring fresh perspectives to the firm's campaigns, while her understanding of digital marketing and audience engagement is crucial for modern PR efforts. Holding a BS in Business Management from Azusa Pacific University, Lauren is committed to delivering innovative solutions and driving growth for clients. Keema Echols: Co-founder of Ethel Clark Services, is a seasoned PR professional with over 25 years of experience in financial aid consulting and business management. She began her career as President of The Kenaly Complement, where she led a team, managed daily operations, and ensured compliance with Title IV processing regulations. Her innovative strategies and commitment to excellence established her as a trusted leader in the industry. Today, she leverages her expertise at Ethel Clark Services to create impactful PR campaigns, nurture client relationships, and drive growth for the agency. Keema's dedication to excellence and ability to adapt to new challenges set her apart as a true powerhouse in strategic communications. Her passion for innovation and keen attention to detail ensure that her work leaves a lasting impact in the PR field. Holding a BS in Business Management from the University of Phoenix, Keema is committed to helping clients elevate their brands and achieve remarkable success through her expert guidance. Links: Ethel Clark Services Website: https://www.ethelclarkservices.com Ethel Clark Services Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ethelclarkservices Ethel Clark Services Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ethelclarkservices Lauren's Email: elcain@ethelclarkservices.com Check out our Starter Packs See all of our discounts! Check out ProTrainings Code: CPR-petsitterconfessional for 10% off Give us a call! (636) 364-8260  Follow us on: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter Email us at: petsitterconfessional@gmail.com Full show notes and transcript   Sponsored by: ❤️ Our AMAZING Patreon Supporters Time to Pet Visit: https://timetopet.com/confessional Code: 50% off first 3 months Pet Perennials Visit: https://petperennials.com/pages/register-for-a-business-account Code: 'PSC' when registering for a $2 off coupon on any purchases in the 1st 90 days

It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, #957, President Series (Powered By Ellucian) #302, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference YOUR guest is ⁠Dr. Randy Frisch⁠, President, ⁠City University of Seattle YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio How is City University of Seattle innovating to serve international & working adult students? What strategies is City U employing to reduce reliance on Title IV funding? How is the university collaborating with major employers like Boeing & Amazon? What role does AI play in City U's educational model & future plans? How is City U adapting to regulatory changes & advocating for higher education? Listen in to #EdUp! Ad-Free & extended conversation ONLY for #EdUp subscribers includes: Randy's insights on structuring business partnerships for education benefits City U's approach to developing flexible, employer-aligned certificate programs Thoughts on the future of higher education & rebuilding public trust Want to accelerate YOUR professional development Want to get exclusive early access to ad-free episodes, extended episodes, bonus episodes, original content, invites to special events, & more? Want to get all this while helping to sustain EdUp, for only $2.99 a month? Then subscribe today to lock in YOUR $2.99/m life long founders rate! This offer will end on December 31, 2024! BECOME A SUBSCRIBER TODAY! Thank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp! Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio ● Join YOUR EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! We make education YOUR business!

  THE PRICE: What It Takes to Win in College Football's Era of Chaos w/ Sports Writer John Talty   AZ TRT - S05 EP35 (251) 9-8-2024     What We Learned This Week NCAA fought lawsuits for years to avoid paying the players, had chance to solve the issue Sonny Vacarro (Nike fame) convinced Ed O'Bannon of UCLA to sue, led to NIL NCAA cannot enforce rules on NIL, free for all Transfer Portal happens 2x / year, can change teams 2x in the same year! Nick Saban quit at Alabama because of the chaos Likely resolution is a Salary Cap in College Football   Guest: John Talty, CBS Sports College Football Writer College Football Segment with John Talty on What It Takes to Win in This Era of Chaos in College Football and Their New Book THE PRICE  “THE PRICE: What It Takes to Win in College Football's Era of Chaos” (Harper, August 27, 2024) by six-time New York Times best-selling author Armen Keteyian and award-winning national college football reporter John Talty, is an in-depth and revealing investigation into the tumultuous state of college football—and the financial, physical, emotional, and psychological toll taken on everyone involved. Keteyian and Talty pull from over 200 interviews to exposes everything from the fall of the Pac-12 to the exploitation of underprivileged young athletes.      Their research culminates into a meticulously constructed portrait of the NCAA's crumbling foundations and new inside information on college football's biggest names—Nick Saban, Jim Harbaugh, Kirby Smart, Jimbo Fisher, and Lane Kiffin.   Two of the nation's most respected sports journalists team up for a vital, hard-hitting investigation into the tumultuous state of big-time college football. We are living in the Wild West of college sports. Name, Image and Likeness endorsements, the transfer portal, collectives, conference realignment, the powerful influence of media companies have all rendered the notion of amateur athletics a quaint relic of the past, replaced by a Brave New World where money and self-interest rule.       About the Authors Armen Keteyian is an eleven-time Emmy Award-winning journalist and the author or coauthor of six New York Times bestsellers, including The System and Tiger Woods. He lives in Connecticut. John Talty is the national college football writer for CBS Sports and 247Sports and the author of the Wall Street Journal bestseller The Leadership Secrets of Nick Saban. He lives in Alabama.    https://www.cbssports.com/writers/john-talty/       Here are some of the reveals in THE PRICE:    Exclusive behind-the-scenes reporting on the bitter legal battle between University of Michigan head football coach Jim Harbaugh and the NCAA, and his chilly relationship with athletic director Warde Manuel   An inside look at Nick Saban's final year in college football and what ultimately drove him away from the sport   New detailed, behind-the-scenes reporting surrounding the shocking demise of the Pac-12   Inside the feud between Nick Saban and Jimbo Fisher   The bombshell details behind a top college quarterback demanding tens of thousands of dollars from his head coach in order for him to play in an important game   Exclusive reporting on the rise of Arizona football under head coach Jedd Fisch   The behind-the-scenes story of Julian Sayin, a top-rated quarterback in the Class of 2024 and his decision to play for Nick Saban and the University of Alabama – a decision gone wrong when Saban suddenly retired   A major profile on quite possibly the sport's biggest power broker: The uber successful yet mysterious agent Jimmy Sexton   A rare interview with controversial Auburn University trustee and mega-booster Jimmy Rane, the only billionaire in the state of Alabama   Behind-the-scenes reporting on the rise and fall of Jimbo Fisher in College Station   Unique access to and interviews with high-ranking members of the NCAA Enforcement staff, including Vice President Jon Duncan   The inside story on Jaden Rashada and his college-aged agent who sent the sport into a tizzy when his $13.8 million deal to Florida blew up spectacularly   Exclusive interviews with former NCAA president Mark Emmert who describes a broken system, assesses the mistakes he made during twelve-plus years guiding the organization, and his surprising predictions on where it's all headed.     Notes: Seg 1   The book is a deep dive into college football, the NIL and paying players.   John got into sports at age 14 writing for scouts.com. He has been in the business 20 years already, and covering college football for the last 15 years.   NCAA had their chance to change the system about playing paying players, but fought it for years. NCAA had beat prior lawsuits for years, where they would either win or pay very small amounts.   Sonny Vaccaro of Nike shoe fame had a moral reckoning. In the early 2000s he convinced UCLA basketball player Ed O'Bannon to sue.   Ultimately this partially led to the NIL - multiple lawsuits, and eventually California overturned the rule that the players need to be paid. Ed O'Bannon was the face of the lawsuit.   NCAA does not make money off football. They do make $ billions off of basketball and other sports.   A school might make $200 million in a year. Problem with the NIL - now that you have to pay players, lesser or non-revenue producing sports could be canceled. Example: women's sports like softball or volleyball.   NCAA cannot enforce rules on NIL, it's a total free-for-all, wild west with kids switching schools for paychecks.     Seg 2   The transfer portal is two times a year. A player can literally change schools every year, and even two times in the same year. Currently colleges are pushing for a salary cap, and this could be the likely solution.   Coach Nick, Sabin of Alabama quit after the 2023 season because of the chaos. Saban is someone who is all about control and likes to have his day planned to the minute.   Part of the reason he quit was because of the breakdown structure and players jumping ship. Saban worked on agreements, no promises, the players he recruited must work hard. Money portion blows out that plan.Game is changing rapidly and he decided to get out before it got bad. He did not want to leave Alabama Football in a bad position.   Jim Harbaugh of Michigan was busted on NCAA rules during 2019 in Covid. He received a multi-year penalty because they felt he was lying and denied the cover-up.   Similar situation for Bruce Pearl of Tennessee, basketball coach busted for lying about a barbecue with athletes.   Boosters spend $ millions currently on college programs. Unsure to see the future of where boosters will be in the new NIL or salary cap system. Salary Cap system may be coming in the next one or two years, 2025 or 2026 and a revenue sharing plan also.   Currently there is a potential settlement in legal action dealing with the whole issue as well as Title IV.         Related Article – How Sonny Vaccaro accidentally created the Ed O'Bannon case Jon Solomon explores the genesis of the Ed O'Bannon trial https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/how-sonny-vaccaro-accidentally-created-the-ed-obannon-case/         Football Done Right, History of the NFL with Ex GM Mike Lombardi + Rick Horrow on Stadiums - AZ TRT S04 EP38 (201) 9-24-2023   What We Learned This Week ·    You don't work in the NFL. You live in the NFL. – Al Davis, Raiders Owner White Oaks of Football – 5 Coaches who revolutionized how the game is played Paul Brown's Operating System – responsible for so many of the ways football teams are run, from headsets, to play calling & playbooks, to scouting systems  West Coast Bill Walsh – created an offensive philosophy by passing early to get the lead, and running late to keep the lead Pete Rozelle (former NFL Commissioner) propelled football into the #1 sport thru Television, starting with Monday Night Football in 1970 Scouting for players is about elimination, never about finding. Need a Profile to know what you are looking for.   Full Show: HERE     Sports Themed Show: HERE   ‘Best Of' Topic: https://brt-show.libsyn.com/category/Best+of+BRT      Thanks for Listening. Please Subscribe to the BRT Podcast.     AZ Tech Roundtable 2.0 with Matt Battaglia The show where Entrepreneurs, Top Executives, Founders, and Investors come to share insights about the future of business.  AZ TRT 2.0 looks at the new trends in business, & how classic industries are evolving.  Common Topics Discussed: Startups, Founders, Funds & Venture Capital, Business, Entrepreneurship, Biotech, Blockchain / Crypto, Executive Comp, Investing, Stocks, Real Estate + Alternative Investments, and more…    AZ TRT Podcast Home Page: http://aztrtshow.com/ ‘Best Of' AZ TRT Podcast: Click Here Podcast on Google: Click Here Podcast on Spotify: Click Here                    More Info: https://www.economicknight.com/azpodcast/ KFNX Info: https://1100kfnx.com/weekend-featured-shows/     Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the Hosts, Guests and Speakers, and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent (or affiliates, members, managers, employees or partners), or any Station, Podcast Platform, Website or Social Media that this show may air on. 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In this Washington Update, Tom Netting, President of TEN Government Strategies, provides a comprehensive overview of recent regulatory changes and challenges facing higher education institutions. This update covers a wide range of topics, including FAFSA, Title IX, FSA, IDR, SAVE, NC-SARA, NACIQI, PPA, TRIO, Clery Act, Gainful Employment, Title IV, and Chevron Decision Impacts, and more. Key Discussion Points Regulatory Environment and Negotiated Rulemaking: Overview of the 2023-2024 federal Negotiated Rulemaking process Proposed changes to distance education regulations, particularly affecting clock-hour programs Potential expansion of TRIO programs to increase access for disadvantaged and disabled individuals Title IX and State-by-State Implementation: Complexities arising from state-by-state variation in Title IX implementation Challenges for institutions operating under multiple, sometimes conflicting policies Ongoing legal battles and potential Supreme Court involvement FAFSA Rollout and Enrollment Implications: Delayed rollout of the new FAFSA form and its impact on Fall 2024 enrollments Phased implementation plan for the 2025-2026 FAFSA form Potential challenges for institutions in admissions and financial aid processes Student Loan Repayment and the SAVE Program: Current repayment statistics and challenges as the loan pause ends Introduction of the SAVE (Saving on a Valuable Education) program Ongoing legal challenges to repayment initiatives Institutional Quality and Oversight: Proposed changes to accreditation processes and NACIQI oversight Increased transparency in Program Participation Agreements (PPAs) and administrative enforcement actions Implications for institutional reputation and compliance strategies Three Key Takeaways for Higher Education Leaders Stay informed and engaged with the rapidly changing regulatory environment. Develop flexible strategies to adapt to evolving requirements in areas like distance education, Title IX, and financial aid. Prioritize compliance and transparent communication about institutional status and efforts. Final Thoughts The current higher education policy landscape is marked by complexity and rapid change. Institutional leaders must stay proactive, informed, and adaptable to navigate these challenges successfully while maintaining focus on their core educational missions. Read the transcript and extended show notes on our website at https://changinghighered.com/washington-update-neg-reg-clery-act-and-chevron-decision/ #HigherEducation #NegReg #HigherEdCompliance About Our Podcast Guest Tom Netting Having spent all of his professional career devoted to higher education policy oversight and implementation, Tom Netting has an extensive knowledge of the laws and regulations governing all aspects of higher education. His considerable background and experience have afforded him the opportunity to view the development and implementation of federal higher education and workforce development policy in their entirety – including issues related to higher education and workforce development, health care, veteran affairs policies, and the procurement of federal appropriations. About the Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton is the founder, CEO, and Principal Consultant at The Change Leader, Inc. A highly sought-after higher education consultant with 20+ years of experience, Dr. McNaughton works with leadership, management, and boards of both U.S. and international institutions. His expertise spans key areas, including accreditation, governance, strategic planning, presidential onboarding, mergers, acquisitions, and strategic alliances. Dr. McNaughton's approach combines a holistic methodology with a deep understanding of the contemporary and evolving challenges facing higher education institutions worldwide to ensure his clients succeed in their mission.

Indiana AG Todd Rokita joined Kayla Blakeslee on Fort Wayne's Morning News to talk about the SCOTUS ruling on Title IV. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on "Off the Cuff," Hugh, Jill, and David discuss several regulatory changes that become effective on July 1, 2024. Jill begins by giving a deep dive on some of the confusing elements of transcript withholding and details the Department of Education's (ED) regulatory approach to the issue. David then provides a brief overview of additional regulations that will also be going into effect on July 1. These more wide-reaching regulations include administrative capability, institutional eligibility to participate in Title IV programs, gainful employment, and more.

PODCAST MASHUP: OF-BY-AND FOR THE PEOPLE! Organized College Protest - Title IV - MORE! Conversations centered around the American Experiment and our Constitution and Bill of Rights! Our goal is to provide different perspectives - give historical context - model how to talk with those whom we may disagree with - tie foundational principals to today's headlines - PLUS, have some fun along the way. Please leave us a review and share with your friends! (A PODCAST PROVIDED AND OWNED BY DURING THE BREAK PODCASTS) Brought to you by Eric Buchanan and Associates: www.buchanandisability.com Please consider leaving us a review on Apple and giving us a share to your friends! This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

Organized College Protest - Title IV - MORE! Conversations centered around the American Experiment and our Constitution and Bill of Rights! Our goal is to provide different perspectives - give historical context - model how to talk with those whom we may disagree with - tie foundational principals to today's headlines - PLUS, have some fun along the way. Please leave us a review and share with your friends! (A PODCAST PROVIDED AND OWNED BY DURING THE BREAK PODCASTS) Brought to you by Eric Buchanan and Associates: www.buchanandisability.com This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

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Program Integrity and Institutional Quality Committee: A Focus on Distance Education and the Return of Title IV Funds. In this episode, host Drumm McNaughton is joined by Tom Netting, president of 10 Government Strategies, to discuss the recent Neg Reg 2024 proceedings and their implications for higher education institutions. They explore the key issues addressed during the negotiations, including distance education, accreditation, cash management, and more. The discussion highlights the importance of staying informed and engaged in the regulatory process to ensure the best outcomes for students and institutions alike.   Key Discussion Points Neg Reg 2024 March Consensus: One Out of Six The first quarter of the year focused on federal negotiated rulemaking, specifically the Program Integrity and Institutional Quality Committee. Consensus was achieved in one out of six major issues, which was related to trio and expanding access to grant assistance for students and immigrants. The Issue Where Consensus Was Achieved Consensus was reached on the issue of trio, which focused on expanding access to grant assistance for students and immigrants. The work of the subcommittee was well-received by the full committee, and the proposed changes to increase opportunities for these student populations were supported by the negotiators. The Five Issues Where Consensus Was Not Achieved Cash management State authorization Distance education Return to Title IV funds Accreditation and a complete rewrite of all accreditation Why is Neg Reg Important to Presidents, Boards, and Executive Levels of Higher Ed? Neg Reg provides an opportunity for the higher education community to discuss and negotiate regulatory compliance issues that affect the delivery of education and the responsibilities of the Department of Education and the Triad. Semantics Matter: Pay Close Attention to Neg Reg Revisions The specific wording of regulations, such as "must" versus "shall" or "may," can have significant implications for interpretation and enforcement. Higher education leaders must carefully review and scrutinize the language used in proposed regulations to ensure they align with the Department of Education's stated intent and do not result in unintended consequences for institutions or students. Clarity Around Consensus, Non-Consensus, and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking If consensus is not reached, the Department of Education can publish a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) based on the negotiations and public comments. Major Points from Neg Reg March 2024: Distance Education, Accreditation, NC-SARA, and Cash Management Proposed changes to NC-SARA, the national process for online education standards, were met with opposition from both institutions and states. The Department of Education appears to be moving more into the area of consumer protection in distance education. Accreditation: Rewriting Part 602 The Department of Education proposed a complete rewrite of accreditation standards, which was met with pushback from accreditors and institutions who felt it was overreaching. Cash Management, Tuition and Fees, Books and Supplies Proposed changes to cash management regulations would exclude books, supplies, and equipment from tuition and fees, requiring opt-in processes for each payment period. Why Higher Ed Leaders Need to Stay Involved in Neg Reg It's crucial for higher education leaders to stay informed about regulatory changes and provide input during public comment periods to ensure the best outcomes for their institutions and students. What's Happening on The Hill Key bills under consideration include the bipartisan year-round Pell proposal, the Making America Stronger Act (WIOA reauthorization), and the College Cost Reduction Act (student loan proposals). The 100 Percent Rule: Certifications and Licensures A new bill, the Clock Hour Program Student Protection Act, aims to restore the 150 percent timeline for institutions to provide comprehensive training for state licensure or certification exams. Title IX Revisions Title IX revisions are expected before July 4th, and there may be some surprising changes that could significantly impact higher education institutions.   Key March 2024 Neg Reg Takeaways for Higher Ed Leaders Higher education leaders should be prepared to advocate for their institutions and students, both on Capitol Hill and in response to Notices of Proposed Rulemaking. The issues discussed during Neg Reg 2024 will have significant implications for financial aid, IT departments, and other aspects of institutional operations. Final Thoughts  The Neg Reg 2024 proceedings have highlighted the complex and often contentious nature of higher education regulation. As the Department of Education continues to push for increased consumer protection and oversight, it is more important than ever for higher education leaders to stay engaged in the process and advocate for their institutions' and students' needs. By working together and providing thoughtful input during public comment periods, the higher education community can help shape regulations that support student success and institutional sustainability in the face of evolving challenges and opportunities.   Read the transcript on our website →   About Our Podcast Guest Tom Netting Having spent all of his professional career devoted to higher education policy oversight and implementation, Tom Netting has an extensive knowledge of the laws and regulations governing all aspects of higher education. His considerable background and experience have afforded him the opportunity to view the development and implementation of federal higher education and workforce development policy in their entirety – including issues related to higher education and workforce development, health care, veteran affairs policies, and the procurement of federal appropriations.   About the Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton is a consultant to higher education institutions in governance, accreditation, strategy and change, and mergers. To learn more about his services and other thought leadership pieces, visit his firm's website: https://changinghighered.com/.    The Change Leader's Social Media Links LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdrumm/ Twitter: @thechangeldr Email: podcast@changinghighered.com #NegReg2024 #HigherEducation #WashingtonUpdate  

The Chargers trade Keenan Allen to the Bears for a 4th round pick; Pete Nakos from On3 joins us to discuss the latest changes to the college transfer portal; and Riley Gaines is suing the NCAA for violating Title IV. Ep.491 - - -  Today's Sponsors: Bet Online - Use code "Booster" to receive a 50% instant deposit bonus of up to $1,000 at http://www.betonline.ag Raycon - Use code "BOOSTER" at checkout for additional savings on your entire purchase! http://www.BuyRaycon.com/Booster

   Slam the Gavel had a great conversation with Deanna Kloostra, Family Court Certified Trauma Coach, to discuss a FUN contest on writing a "spoof motion" on dog/pet support. In the motion you need to tell the judge why you want the dog/pet (child) support. This an educational contest to help parents learn how to write up their own motions.    Remember, animals had rights way before children. Your motion should include facts, not emotions.  Deanna thought of this great challenge to write a "spoof motion" explaining why you need child support for your dog. Put in you current  laws on dog child support, if you can find them. Put in some case law into your motion or make up your own and can be FUN and humorous.     Also include how to tell the judge how they can get a kick-back from Title IV-D funding which is our Social Security. If the taxpayer understood how they are blowing that money and it's going to government employees. "Title IV is for the Divorce Court as Judges get a kick-back and that's why they charge so  much in child support as they can  as  they get a percentage. For every dollar they get so many "cents" (every state is different) and that money that goes into their retirement.  So that is why they are taking our retirement money for their government employees to retire on and that's why a parent pays a high price in child support," Deanna explained.    When you write your motion, email it to Deanna and she will put it on social media so people can vote on it and then Deanna and I will see who wins. The drawing will be on April 1st, April Fool's Day. What they win is a 90 minute session with Deanna and be a guest on Slam the Gavel podcast to tell their story.     The humor is what is going to draw people to the craziness that goes on in Family Court. To Reach Deanna Kloostra: dkfxcourttrauma@gmail.comCould you please sign and share the petition:  https://www.change.org/p/remove-judge-elizabeth-kelly-from-the-bench-permanentlyThis episode of Slam the Gavel is sponsored by CPSprotect Consulting Services. Child Protective Services cases are among the most frightening experiences any parent can endure- don't face them alone! With UrgentAssist by CPSprotect, you get the peace of mind to raise your children as you see fit and the personalized assistance of their team of expert child welfare consultants- former CPS investigators themselves- right when you need it. Get started absolutely free at cpsprotect.com/register. *DISCLAIMER* The use of this information is at the viewer/user's own risk. Not financial, medical nor legal advice as the content on this podcast does not constitute legal, financial, medical or any other professional advice. Viewer/user's should consult with the relevant professionals for specific advice related to their own situation.Supportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)http://www.dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.comSupport the showSupportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)http://www.dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com/

   Slam the Gavel had a great conversation with Deanna Kloostra, Family Court Certified Trauma Coach, to discuss a FUN contest on writing a "spoof motion" on dog/pet support. In the motion you need to tell the judge why you want the dog/pet (child) support. This an educational contest to help parents learn how to write up their own motions.    Remember, animals had rights way before children. Your motion should include facts, not emotions.  Deanna thought of this great challenge to write a "spoof motion" explaining why you need child support for your dog. Put in you current  laws on dog child support, if you can find them. Put in some case law into your motion or make up your own and can be FUN and humorous.     Also include how to tell the judge how they can get a kick-back from Title IV-D funding which is our Social Security. If the taxpayer understood how they are blowing that money and it's going to government employees. "Title IV is for the Divorce Court as Judges get a kick-back and that's why they charge so  much in child support as they can  as  they get a percentage. For every dollar they get so many "cents" (every state is different) and that money that goes into their retirement.  So that is why they are taking our retirement money for their government employees to retire on and that's why a parent pays a high price in child support," Deanna explained.    When you write your motion, email it to Deanna and she will put it on social media so people can vote on it and then Deanna and I will see who wins. What they win is a 90 minute session with Deanna and be a guest on Slam the Gavel podcast to tell their story.     The humor is what is going to draw people to the craziness that goes on in Family Court. To Reach Deanna Kloostra: dkfxcourttrauma@gmail.comCould you please sign and share the petition:  https://www.change.org/p/remove-judge-elizabeth-kelly-from-the-bench-permanentlyThis episode of Slam the Gavel is sponsored by CPSprotect Consulting Services. Child Protective Services cases are among the most frightening experiences any parent can endure- don't face them alone! With UrgentAssist by CPSprotect, you get the peace of mind to raise your children as you see fit and the personalized assistance of their team of expert child welfare consultants- former CPS investigators themselves- right when you need it. Get started absolutely free at cpsprotect.com/register. *DISCLAIMER* The use of this information is at the viewer/user's own risk. Not financial, medical nor legal advice as the content on this podcast does not constitute legal, financial, medical or any other professional advice. Viewer/user's should consult with the relevant professionals for specific advice related to their own situation.Supportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)http://www.dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maryann-petri/support

Today's episode has a  deal that involves a highly profitable degree-granting career college in Pennsylvania with an asking price of $25 million and an annual cash flow of $6.2 million. The college offers various programs, including healthcare, dental assisting, veterinary science, business law, and more. While the business appears lucrative, potential buyers should be aware of the regulatory and customer concentration risks associated with Title IV funding and the dependence on government programs. Tune in as Heather and Michael break down this fascinating business. Check out the listing here: https://www.bizbuysell.com/Business-Opportunity/large-highly-profitable-degree-granting-career-college/2123269/Thanks to this week's sponsors!CloudBookkeeping offers adaptable solutions to businesses that want to focus on growth with a “client service first” approach. They offer a full suite of accounting services, including sophisticated reporting, QuickBooks software solutions, and full-service payroll options. Do you love Acquanon and want to see our smiling faces? Subscribe to our Youtube channel. Do you enjoy our content? Rate our show! Follow us on Twitter @acquanon Learnings about small business acquisitions and operations.

Today's episode has a  deal that involves a highly profitable degree-granting career college in Pennsylvania with an asking price of $25 million and an annual cash flow of $6.2 million. The college offers various programs, including healthcare, dental assisting, veterinary science, business law, and more. While the business appears lucrative, potential buyers should be aware of the regulatory and customer concentration risks associated with Title IV funding and the dependence on government programs. Tune in as Heather and Michael break down this fascinating business. Check out the listing here: https://www.bizbuysell.com/Business-Opportunity/large-highly-profitable-degree-granting-career-college/2123269/Thanks to this week's sponsors!CloudBookkeeping offers adaptable solutions to businesses that want to focus on growth with a “client service first” approach. They offer a full suite of accounting services, including sophisticated reporting, QuickBooks software solutions, and full-service payroll options. Do you love Acquanon and want to see our smiling faces? Subscribe to our Youtube channel. Do you enjoy our content? Rate our show! Follow us on Twitter @acquanon Learnings about small business acquisitions and operations.

Welcome to America's leading higher education podcast where we talk trending legal, regulatory and compliance matters - EdUp Legal!  YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠Deborah Solmor⁠⁠⁠ In this episode, her guest is ⁠Tery Gonsalves⁠ – Partner at Alston & Bird In our last episode we looked at the Department of Education's most recent suite of regulations impacting institutions' participation in the Title IV program, specifically with respect to certification, financial responsibility and administrative capability.  In this episode we take a deeper dive into the provisions relating to certification and the Program Participation Agreement  Links to Additional Resources:  ·      ⁠Fact Sheet: Protecting Students Through Final Regulations That Strengthen Department of Education Oversight and Monitoring of Colleges and Universities⁠ ·      ⁠Biden-Harris Administration Releases Final Rules that Strengthen Accountability for Colleges and Consumer Protection for Students⁠ ·      ⁠Copy of Final Regulations related to Financial Responsibility, Administrative Capability, Certification Procedures, Ability to Benefit (ATB)⁠ ·      Education Advisory: Biden-Harris Administration Expands Oversight and Monitoring of Colleges and Universities Listen in to #EdUpLegal. Making LegalEASY Listen in each week to get the buzz on the trending higher education legal, regulatory, and compliance questions without the legalese.  Join YOUR EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠!  We make Education YOUR business 

This episode of Washington Update examines significant changes and updates in higher education policy, with a focus on the Higher Education Act of 2019, the FAFSA Simplification Act, and various Title regulations. The discussion highlights the Biden-Harris administration's active role in Negotiated Rulemaking since late 2020, bringing about a comprehensive set of regulations affecting higher education. Washington Updates Discussed: Higher Education Act 2019 Changes: Emphasis on the need for a comprehensive review of the act, touching on Title II (teacher education), Title IV (federal student financial aid), and Title IX (campus security). Negotiated Rulemaking Under Biden-Harris Administration: Overview of the regulatory revisions, including a new oversight set for all higher education institutions, termed as financial value transparency, an extension of the gainful employment regulations. Future Implementation: Discussion on the timeline for the implementation of these regulations, with the complete effect expected by July 1, 2024, and subsequent assessments in 2025 and 2026. Major Regulation Changes: Insight into the recent large set of regulations impacting financial responsibility, administrative capability certification procedures, and ability to benefit regulations. Title IX Updates: Exploration of changes brought about by Title IX, awaiting major revisions related to campus security, including LBGTQ+ communities, and protection against bullying and cyberbullying. Impending FAFSA Updates: Discussion on the forthcoming 2024-2025 FAFSA, reflecting changes from the FAFSA simplification law of 2019, to be released by December 31st. Three Takeaways for Higher Education Leaders: Cybersecurity: Emphasis on compliance with FTC safeguard rules and upcoming changes from the Department of Education. Regulatory Change Impact: Urging financial aid departments to understand the implications of recent proposals, especially on financial responsibility and administrative capability. Borrower Defense to Repayment: Encouraging institutions to review claims thoroughly to understand their substance.   Final Thoughts:  The episode provides a comprehensive analysis of the evolving landscape in higher education policy, highlighting the need for higher education leaders to stay informed and proactive in adapting to these changes.   Read the transcript →   About Our Guest Tom Netting TEN Government Strategies CEO Tom Netting, a regular guest on the Changing Higher Ed® podcast, provides updates on the latest coming out of Washington, D.C., and how these will impact institutions and students. Having spent all of his professional career devoted to higher education policy oversight and implementation, Tom Netting has an extensive knowledge of the laws and regulations governing all aspects of higher education. His considerable background and experience have afforded him the opportunity to view the development and implementation of federal higher education and workforce development policy in their entirety – including issues related to higher education and workforce development, health care, veteran affairs policies, and the procurement of federal appropriations.   Tom Netting on LinkedIn →   About the Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton, host of Changing Higher Ed® podcast, is a consultant to higher education institutions with a focus on governance, accreditation, strategy, change, and mergers. To learn more about his services and other thought leadership pieces, visit his firm's website: https://changinghighered.com/.   The Change Leader's Social Media Links LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdrumm/ Twitter: @thechangeldr Email: podcast@changinghighered.com   #NegotiatedRulemaking #NegReg #HigherEdPolilcy

Welcome to America's leading higher education podcast where we talk trending legal, regulatory and compliance matters - EdUp Legal!  YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠Deborah Solmor⁠⁠⁠ In this episode, her guest is ⁠Tony Guida⁠ – Partner at ⁠Duane Morris⁠ Today we look at the Department of Education's most recent suite of regulations impacting institutions' participation in the Title IV program, specifically with respect to certification, financial responsibility and administrative capability.  Links to Additional Resources:  ·      ⁠Fact Sheet: Protecting Students Through Final Regulations That Strengthen Department of Education Oversight and Monitoring of Colleges and Universities⁠ ·      ⁠Biden-Harris Administration Releases Final Rules that Strengthen Accountability for Colleges and Consumer Protection for Students⁠ ·      ⁠Copy of Final Regulations related to Financial Responsibility, Administrative Capability, Certification Procedures, Ability to Benefit (ATB)⁠ Listen in to #EdUpLegal. Making LegalEASY Listen in each week to get the buzz on the trending higher education legal, regulatory, and compliance questions without the legalese.  Join YOUR EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠!  We make Education YOUR business 

We talk with Women's Senior State Am champ Nuny Khamone and UJGA Player of the Year Parker Bunn on the live show on ESPN 700, and we examine the impact of Title IV with Westminster Director of Golf Denise Larsen and Big Sky Associate Commissioner Jon Kasper. 

     Slam the Gavel welcomes back Laura Thomason from Missouri to the podcast. She was last on Season 2, Episode 133 where the talked about counseling and being an Advocate for at risk youth suffering through the Foster Care System.     Laura gave updates to her case where the grandchildren are now back in the family for well over a year. We talked about Laura completing her Master's Degree in Science and Human Services, specializing in Community and Social Services.     Children have gone missing in Missouri, approximately 987 all in one year noted 10/2021 and only 34% were reported missing. Laura explained that there is no one trained to deal with children that have been trafficked and other problems within the foster care system along with the Title IV-E incentives. There are price tags on children's heads and bonuses to be had when there are adoptions. Funding comes  per head, per child as well as a tax cut if adopted out of foster care. They have made it easier to adopt out of foster care, even the Governor of Missouri is a foster parent.    "It's complicated, it is a mess," Laura explains, "and the average person doesn't know what goes on or doesn't want to know to ease the mental distress." Laura encourages parents to know their state's laws, stand your ground, know your rights.         To Reach Laura Thomason: lathomason1@cougars.ccis.edu This episode of Slam the Gavel is sponsored by CPSprotect Consulting Services. A Child Protective Services case is one of the most frightening experiences for any parent. Don't face it alone. Face it with confidence! With UrgentAssist by CPSprotect, you can have access to former CPS investigators to make sure you preserve your rights and protect your family. If you're facing CPS involvement and aren't sure where to turn, their child welfare consultants can help you.  Visit cpsprotect.com/subscribe and enter the coupon code: SlamTheGavel for 10% off your first year of UrgentAssist AVAILABLE in ALL 50 STATES.Supportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)http://www.dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com/Support the showSupportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)http://www.dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com/

     Slam the Gavel welcomes back Laura Thomason from Missouri to the podcast. She was last on Season 2, Episode 133 where the talked about counseling and being an Advocate for at risk youth suffering through the Foster Care System.     Laura gave up dates to her case where the grandchildren are now back in the family for well over a year. We talked about Laura completing her Master's Degree in Science and Human Services, specializing in Community and Social Services.     Children have gone missing in Missouri, approximately 987 all in one year noted 10/2021 and only 34% were reported missing. Laura explained that there is no one trained to deal with children that have been trafficked and other problems within the foster care system along with the Title IV-E incentives. There are price tags on children's heads and bonuses to be had when there are adoptions. Funding comes  per head, per child as well as a tax cut if adopted out of foster care. They have made it easier to adopt out of foster care, even the Governor of Missouri is a foster parent.    "It's a complicated, it is a mess," Laura explains, "and the average person doesn't know what goes on or doesn't want to know to ease the mental distress." Laura encourages parents to know their state's laws, stand your ground, know your rights.         To Reach Laura Thomason: lathomason1@cougars.ccis.edu This episode of Slam the Gavel is sponsored by CPSprotect Consulting Services. A Child Protective Services case is one of the most frightening experiences for any parent. Don't face it alone. Face it with confidence! With UrgentAssist by CPSprotect, you can have access to former CPS investigators to make sure you preserve your rights and protect your family. If you're facing CPS involvement and aren't sure where to turn, their child welfare consultants can help you.  Visit cpsprotect.com/subscribe and enter the coupon code: SlamTheGavel for 10% off your first year of UrgentAssist AVAILABLE in ALL 50 STATES.Supportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)http://www.dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com/ Supportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)http://www.dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com/ Support the show --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maryann-petri/support

There are numerous examples of higher education not being able to get out of its own way in order to serve students. Some of my favorites (not) are barriers to transfer of credit among institutions and the craziness involved in accessing Title IV funding. Another repeat offender is the issue of duplicative programs.  This issue comes in two basic flavors.  One that is found in a number of states is the struggle of community colleges to offer bachelor's degrees in select fields that four-year institutions claim duplicate existing programs.  Another is infighting among four-year institutions as they compete for students within or across state borders. Situations in the State of Maryland highlighted this flavor recently. In this episode I'll look at the some of the issues involved and what higher education might think about in order to address this and other concerns that require attention.   EdUp Insights with Bill Pepicello is part of the EdUp Experience Podcast network.  

The Rt. Rev. Frank Logue is the XI Bishop of the Diocese of Georgia, a diocese that traces its roots back to 1733. A graduate of Georgia Southern University and Virginia Theological Seminary, he served from 2010-2020 as Canon to the Ordinary for the Diocese before being elected Bishop for the diocese in November of 2019. He was ordained a Bishop in May of 2020. He is married to Victoria and they have a daughter, Griffin, who is a veterinarian in Albuquerque, New Mexico.   An Important Note for you: In this episode there is discussion of recent controversy surrounding mounting critique of the Episcopal Church's Title IV canon. A canon in this instance (as opposed to what was mentioned above) is a term used to describe laws that govern the church's work in the world. Title IV surrounds issues of harassment, sexual misconduct, and discrimination. For more information on this particular issue that the Bishop that I speak about I encourage you to visit the Episcopal News Service website that has provided stellar coverage on this. I just wanted to make you aware of some inside-baseball talk you might not be familiar with.

In this episode, Dr. Jason Altmire speaks with Martha Snyder, a former senior policy advisor at the U.S. Department of Education under President George W. Bush. The discussion delves into the history and evolution of state funding for community colleges in relation to student outcomes. They explore the difficulties and advantages associated with linking state funding to accountability.Martha, Managing Director of Postsecondary Education Transformation at HCM Strategist, explains the balance between encouraging improved educational results while also ensuring inclusivity for the diverse array of students at community colleges. The conversation also touches on whether student outcomes at community colleges should be correlated to federal Title IV funding.To learn more about Career Education Colleges & Universities, visit our website.

    Slam the Gavel welcomes Tracy to the podcast. Tracy is a dedicated and determined Mother and is fighting the unlawful and corrupt court system of "State of Washington," a corporation DUNS# 079248936. A system that has, without any Due Process, taken her child away and given this child over to a family that is advancing both medical tyranny and the LGBTQ agenda on this child. Tracy has been in this legal battle for 3 1/2 years.     CPS removed Tracy's daughter from her through the school system after Tracy reported a teacher to the school's superintendent for suspicion of pedophilia, which Tracy's daughter first identified to her mother after the teacher who had asked the child to perform "hot, sexy child" for him in class. Tracy responded by addressing the school, and in retaliation, the school kidnapped her child.     Over the last few years, Tracy's discovery has led her down a path of uncovering the sinister agenda of a U.N. run court system in Washington state and throughout the country aimed at breaking down the family unit and the necessary social structures of a strong society. This is a global issue.     Additionally, Tracy has been able to uncover the evidence of trafficking children through CPS and the court systems for monetary gain via Title IV incentives.     Tracy's daughter is now a victim to numerous psychological drugs and indoctrinations brought to her through these agendas, which are happening across our United States of America!     Tracy, who is very concerned about her daughter, also talked about child groomers who have influenced her daughter. Tracy states, "We need to save the children and start with unity."To reach Tracy:  dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.comThis episode of Slam the Gavel is sponsored by CPSprotect Consulting Services. A Child Protective Services case is one of the most frightening experiences for any parent. Don't face it alone. Face it with confidence! With UrgentAssist by CPSprotect, you can have access to former CPS investigators to make sure you preserve your rights and protect your family. If you're facing CPS involvement and aren't sure where to turn, their child welfare consultants can help you.  Visit cpsprotect.com/subscribe and enter the coupon code: SlamTheGavel for 10% off your first year of UrgentAssist AVAILABLE in ALL 50 STATES.Web:www.cpsprotect.comSupportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)http://www.dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com/Support the showSupportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)http://www.dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com/

STOP the HARM NOWBackground informa/on, context and chronology of events: For those fighting racism in the North Kitsap School District In November you, NK families, were asked to come up with solutions to the problems your students and you are experiencing. As a member of the Poulsbo Latino community I was invited to support my community in coming up with viable solutions. A good place to start is by understanding the laws, policies and your rights.  My role here today is to share these guiding policies and laws with you so that you can come up with viable solutions.  I am also here to support your linguistic needs as an interpreter.  I am not here representing North Kitsap or my current district, again, I am here as a community member.  As I am not a representative of any district, I cannot answer questions regarding district work.  En noviembre se les pidió a ustedes, las familias de NK, que propongan soluciones a los problemas, y experiencias de sus estudiantes y ustedes. Como miembro de la comunidad latina de Poulsbo, fui invitada a apoyar a mi comunidad para encontrar soluciones. Un buen lugar para comenzar es comprender las leyes, las pólizas y sus derechos civiles. Estoy aquí hoy para compartir estas pólizas y leyes con ustedes para que guíen las soluciones. También estoy aquí para apoyar sus necesidades lingüísticas como intérprete. No estoy aquí representando a North Kitsap o mi distrito actual, nuevamente, estoy aquí como miembro de la comunidad. Como no soy representante de ningún distrito, no puedo responder preguntas sobre el trabajo del distrito.Guía de pólizas para estudiantes multilingües del estado de WA (página 36):Guía de derechos civiles del personal: los distritos escolares tienen la obligación de proporcionar el personal y los recursos necesarios para implementar de manera efectiva los modelos de Programa de Educación Transicional Bilingüe (TBIP). Esta obligación incluye tener maestros altamente calificados para brindar servicios de desarrollo del idioma inglés, maestros de contenido básico (por ejemplo, maestros de matemáticas, ciencias, ciencias sociales, etc), maestros capacitados y apoyados que brinden acceso significativo a contenido riguroso a nivel de grado, administradores capacitados en la adquisición de un segundo idioma que puedan evaluar a estos maestros y materiales adecuados y apropiados para el Programa de Educación Transicional Bilingüe.WA State Multilingual Learner Policies and Practices Guide (page 36): "Civil Rights Staffing Guidance—School districts have an obligation to provide the personnel and resources necessary to effectively implement their chosen Transitional Bilingual Instructional Program (TBIP) models. This obligation includes having highly qualified teachers to provide English language development services, trained and supported core content teachers who provide meaningful access to rigorous, grade-level content, administrators trained in second language acquisition who can evaluate these teachers, and adequate and appropriate materials for the TBIP program."Definiciones de Leyes:Castañeda Para Pickard la enseñanza del desarrollo del idioma inglés debe estar diseñada para satisfacer las necesidades individuales de progreso sostenido hacia el logro del dominio del inglés en la menor cantidad de tiempo (Castañeda v. Pickard, 1981, Tribunal de Apelaciones de EE. UU.).Castañeda Para Pickard proporciona una prueba de tres frentes para guiar a los distritos en el diseño, evaluación y mejora de su programa de desarrollo del idioma inglés para estudiantes de inglés/multilingües:El programa diseñado debe basarse en una teoría educativa sólida y/o resultados de investigación científica de alta calidad.El programa debe contar con el personal y los fondos suficientes.El distrito está obligado a evaluar la eficacia de los servicios proporcionados y hacer ajustes para garantizar que los estudiantes alcancen el dominio del idioma y el éxito académico.Definitions of Laws:Castañeda v. Pickard English language development instruction must be designed to meet individual needs for sustained progress toward reaching English proficiency in the least amount of time (Castañeda v. Pickard, 1981, U.S. Court of Appeals).Castañeda v. Pickard provides a three-pronged test to guide districts in designing, evaluating, and improving their English language development program for multilingual/English learners:Program designed must be based on sound educational theory and/or high-quality research findings.Program must be sufficiently staffed and funded.District is obligated to evaluate the effectiveness of the services provided and make adjustments to ensure students are achieving language proficiency and academic success.Lau Para Nichols:  Los estudiantes multilingües/de inglés elegibles deben recibir apoyos adecuados para un acceso significativo a contenido riguroso (Lau para. Nichols, 1974, Tribunal Supremo de EE. UU.). Actualizado en julio de 2022 3 Plyler v. Doe La Corte Suprema de EE. UU.Lau v. Nichols Eligible multilingual/English learners must be provided appropriate supports for meaningful access to rigorous content (Lau v. Nichols, 1974, U.S. Supreme Court). Updated July 2022 3 Plyler v. Doe The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in"Email #**:  English Language Learners/Access, Follow up on Town Hall, February 7, 2023(See youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/live/PrQ1voPeb8o?feature=share) & StatementParent - Volunteer (#4) Statement on English Language Learner Access for child:Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964(link is external) (34 C.F.R. Part 100)Title IV of the Civil Rights Act of 1964(link is external) (42 U.S.C. §2000c, et seq.)Executive Order 13166Email #** to be filed under NonDiscrimination and Civil Rights  (Discrimination can also occur when a school's policy is neutral on its face and is administered in an even handed manner but has a disparate impact—i.e., a disproportionate and unjustified effect—on students of a particular protected class.) Please follow 3210/3210P for investigation procedures, and investigate the English Language program, understand how it is currently operating, and make adjustments to comply with the law/s.STATEMENT: Parent - Volunteer -  Some of the things I believe could improve.Having better communication with families in their native language.Having an EL para at every school to provide services to students on a regular basis as part of their day. The district took that away a couple years ago and the services have not been consistent or successful.Students would also benefit from a curriculum like the one that was being used when every school had an EL para. The curriculum worked well, and kids were exiting the program due to the increase in vocabulary and understanding of the English language.A designated classroom would be ideal. Many EL kids use resources around them and for that reason they are always aware of what is going on around them. Working in the hall creates lots of distractions and is not a very healthy learning environment.You are seen as being "different" or being left out because communication is a problem. I understand the frustration of the families not speaking the language and not receiving support in their native language.I hope for the best outcome for these kids and families.It's time they receive what they are entitled, deserve and need.It's time for Equity.I ask the district to immediately address the English Language program in North Kitsap Schools, and utilize the EL resources we currently have, communicate with parents on how they can support their children and the district, and engage the solutions presented." To Whom It May Concern,  I am writing in response to the lack of action taken by the North Kitsap School District after repeated and clear reports of racist incidents amongst the Latino students, a lack of equal and just access to Education for English Language Learners, and refusal to act to create a culture of acceptance, belonging that includes educating staff on nondiscrimination.  As a mental health therapist in the state of Illinois, our school districts would never ignore the complaints and concerns this community have brought to your board and would have already made swift and significant change and have educators in place to teach teachers, staff and administration ways they can create a safe learning environment and easy access to learning for all students.    It is well researched and documented that student who attend schools where they do not feel safe from bullying and harassment and have no source of protection or support simply do not learn in these environments. They will often remain in a dysregulated state emotionally and their bodies will remain on high alert to protect themselves from possible attacks and harm.   A safe environment is a prerequisite for productive learning (Maslow, 1970; Piaget, 1936). If students feel unsafe at school, they may be less likely to go to school at all, or less able to focus on learning while at school. Your job as an administration is to create the kind of environment that is conducive to learning.  I am sad and angry that this has been an ongoing issue and that there is such a lack of movement to make corrections, come alongside the parents and students and to start a coordinated plan of action help create significant change.  I am asking that you listen to those who have concerns and the ideas they are presenting to help their kids be safe and the parents have appropriate was to communicate concerns with quick responses.  Cyndi Mesmer, LCPCOwner & Clinical DirectorThe Art of Living Counseling Center900 Pyott Road, Suite 102Crystal Lake, IL 60014Yourstorygroup.com

As a child of the 80s and 90s, Lauren Fleshmen was one of the first generation of women athletes to benefit from a piece of legislation called Title IV.  Signed into law in 1972, Title IV expanded on the 14th Amendment, or the Civil Rights Act. It declared that no one could be discriminated against for participating in activities that received federal funds based on their sex. While the promise of equality in sports is codified into law, the reality of high-level sports for female athletes is rarely equal, even 50 years later. And Lauren Fleshman is here to tell us why. In this episode, you'll learn: Lauren's incredibly vulnerable true story with all the highs and lows How Lauren stood up to Nike well before she was famous, and She'll share her best advice for those still competing today Lauren is one of the most decorated American distance runners of all time, having won five NCAA championships at Stanford and two national championships as a professional. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times and Runner's World. She is the brand strategy advisor for Oiselle, a fitness apparel company for women, and the co-founder of Picky Bars, a natural food company.  In her new book, Good for a Girl, Lauren shares an intimate look at what it took to become a champion in an industry designed and funded by men and how she nearly destroyed her own body and career.  It is so gripping that it reads like fiction. Welcome to the Planted Runner.  I'm Coach Claire Bartholic and my mission is to help you improve your running, your mindset, and your life with science-backed training and plant-based nutrition. I have to say that I think this conversation was one of the most powerful I have ever recorded and I know you will come away from this inspired. Don't forget to stay tuned all the way to the end for another Mental Strength Minute.  Fortify your mind in 60 seconds or less.  LINKS: When you're ready to take your running, nutrition and mindset to the next level, here are all the ways I can help with freebies, coaching, and discounts. RECENT REVIEWS: Love your podcast! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I just recently recovered from a rare medical condition, that was cured from long treatment and a tough surgery about 6 months ago. I ran my first half last November, and prepping for next training cycle for first full in April. You have a wonderful way of presenting excellent information and sharing your thoughts on running and nutrition. Getting into running, I've listened to almost every running podcast lol

More than likely the most important legislation the Congress will pass this year or this session is the multi-year fam bill that is projected to cost $1.5t over the next 10 years.  A significant component of farm bill leg is Title IV that addresses nutrition assistance, namely the Supplemental Nutrition and Assistance Program (SNAP) that serves 42 million Americans, including one in every four children.  SNAP benefits were expanded during the COVID pandemic.  As of two months ago however expanded SNAP benefits expired.  Presently Congressional Republicans are looking go cut SNAP funding by weaponizing the debt ceiling vote. (Listeners may recall I discussed SNAP policy with the CBPP in March 2020.)    During this 30-minute conversation Ms. Bergh begins by providing an overview of current state of hunger and food insecurity. She proceeds to discuss the recent “food cliff” resulting from sunsetting expanded COVID emergency SNAP benefits this past February, discusses House Republican's April debt ceiling legislation that included cuts to SNAP programming and what SNAP reforms advocates are proposing. We conclude with comments regarding SNAP participation, the Biden administration's hunger conference last summer and pledge to end hunger and diet related-diseases by 2030 and the current state of the farm bill's legislative process. Ms. Katie Bergh is a Senior Policy Analyst on the Center for Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPPs) Food Assistance team. Prior to joining CBPP, Ms. Bergh worked as a Senior Policy Advisor for Rep. Chellie Pingree (D-ME), where she managed her work as a member of the House Agriculture Committee and House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and related agencies. Previously, Ms. Bergh spent six years as a staff member for the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry under Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), where she handled the committee's work on domestic and international food assistance programs for the 2018 farm bill.  Ms. Bergh holds a BA in Biology from Kalamazoo College and an MPP from the London School of Economics and Political Science.As an example of the CBPP's latest SNAP reporting, see this May 9th document: https://www.cbpp.org/blog/roundup-analyzing-house-republicans-harmful-debt-ceiling-and-cuts-bill. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thehealthcarepolicypodcast.com

Even with the Supreme Court poised to potentially strike down the Biden administration's blanket student loan cancellation plan, the Biden Education Department has proposed a consequential, expensive, and regressive regulation in the Title IV student loan program, “Income Driven Repayment” (IDR). Proposed regulatory changes to IDR would reduce a borrower's required monthly payments from 10% […]

Even with the Supreme Court poised to potentially strike down the Biden administration's blanket student loan cancellation plan, the Biden Education Department has proposed a consequential, expensive, and regressive regulation in the Title IV student loan program, “Income Driven Repayment” (IDR). Proposed regulatory changes to IDR would reduce a borrower's required monthly payments from 10% to 5% of discretionary income, increase the amount of exempt income from 150% to 225% of the federal poverty line, and reduce the time to ultimate student loan “forgiveness” from 20 years to just 10 years. As such, it would create perverse incentives that would effectively enact "free" college through the backdoor—but only for low-return majors. In fact, an estimated 22% of borrowers who repay their loans under the proposed IDR terms would never make a single payment before their balances are cancelled by taxpayers. The administration's proposed IDR rule also presents significant legal concerns.These momentous changes in the student loan program have received less attention than the administration's blanket loan cancellation proposal, but are just as significant for students, taxpayers, and the future cost of college. Learn why as experts from Defense of Freedom Institute for Policy Studies, Urban Institute, Texas Public Policy Foundation, and the Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity join Heritage's Lindsey Burke for an in-depth discussion.Listen to other Heritage podcasts: https://www.heritage.org/podcastsSign up for The Agenda newsletter — the lowdown on top issues conservatives need to know about each week: https://www.heritage.org/agendaListen to podcasts from The Daily Signal: https://www.dailysignal.com/podcasts/Get daily conservative news you can trust from our Morning Bell newsletter: DailySignal.com/morningbellsubscription Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, President Series #216 YOUR guest is Geordie Hyland, President & CEO of American College of Education (ACE) YOUR cohost is David Lind, Director of International Programs at Syracuse University! YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio & YOUR sponsor is Commencement: The Beginning of a New Era In Higher Education! How is ACE able to thrive without tile IV government funding? How does Geordie lead an all remote team? What does Geordie see as the future of Higher Ed? Listen in to #EdUp! Thank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp! Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - Elvin Freytes & Dr. Joe Sallustio ● Join YOUR EdUp community at The EdUp Experience! We make education YOUR business! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edup/message

Happy Friday! Guest May Mailman, Independent Women's Law Center, joins to discuss Women's Bill of Rights, push of LGBTQ agenda in public schools, woke companies, Title IV battle, and more.  Guest Gracie Lynne, author "The Shattered Vase" joins to discuss the spiritual warfare of single parenting. Do we still promote the family unit today in society?

  Slam the Gavel welcomes back Terri and Mark Stemann to the podcast. They were last on the podcast Season 4, Episode 47, where we talked about their organization, CPS and the serious threat of Title IV.  Mark and Terri Stemann are the Founders of LetOurChildrenGo.org. Terri and Mark discussed that their website is designed for family members who have been separated from each other via CPS or if you are an advocate for the affected families. There is so much useful information on their website.    The site is still being built as they grow. Anyone can sign up for email notifications to be alerted when new material is added. It doesn't matter if you're a parent, grandparent, other family member, or friend, take a look around for material that can be found and used on their website.     We discussed that  knowledge of the issue/problem of deprivation of rights, gag orders and qualified immunity. It is all being SUBVERTED as we are FUNDING individuals to USE the funding against US. Mark and Terri want to build local chapters as a GRASSROOTS operation to show up to representatives and discuss these issues. They are also looking for attorneys to do a CLASS ACTION lawsuit for children being kidnapped under the color of law, address the problem and get a resolution. Then only contract of WE THE PEOPLE is with the CONSTITUTION.     More to come in the next podcast.          To Reach Mark and Terri Stemann:  LetOurChildrenGo@protonmail.com                                                                               H3FC@protonmail.comSupportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)http://www.dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com/Support the showSupportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)http://www.dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com/

    Slam the Gavel welcomes Katherine Thomas to the podcast. Katherine is a Grandmother that was fighting to save her GRANDSON while he was in the WOMB. With no help from CPS or legislators just shows how her JOURNEY to watch over Angel, her grandson, being born from highly ADDICTED parents that willingly surrendered him to her care and custody.     However, CPS still deliberately intervened when they didn't need to. Angel was not in imminent danger and Katherine already planned on taking Legal Guardianship to raise and PROTECT him. When CPS came in they basically committed PERJURY to the court AND they DIAGNOSED Katherine as unstable.       From a Team Decision Making meeting they were told that they were not in need of their intervention as he was going to be RAISED by Katherine and he again was in no danger in NICU Unit with ankle monitor 24/7 and she had full access to his care as she was the one caring for him while in the hospital. However it all changed when he left the hospital.     We discussed Katherine's website www.saveourchildren.org as well as where our Social Security monies are REALLY going.... Katherine mentioned another site: www.uglyjudge.com.To Reach Katherine Thomas: dayofwreckoning777@gmail.comhttps://www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/ssact/title04/0400.htmhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDrgx2EPXWM&t=14Supportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)https://www.buzzsprout.com/1364944/subscribedismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.comSupport the showSupportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)http://www.dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com/

     Slam the Gavel welcomes Terri and Mark Stemann to the podcast. They are the Founders of LetOurChildrenGo.org. Terri and Mark discussed that their website is designed for family members who have been separated from each other via CPS or if you are an advocate for the affected families. There is so much useful information on their website.    The site is still being built as they grow. Anyone can sign up for email notifications to be alerted when new material is added. It doesn't matter if you're a parent, grandparent, other family member, or friend, take a look around for material that can be found and used on their website.   The site was created as Terri and Mark weathered through their own nightmare of "PROTECTIVE" services and the threat it poses not only to the family unit but the Title IV FUNDING via ASFA of 1997.  Mark an Air Force Veteran, discussed his case at length and provided solutions.   We discussed that  knowledge of the issue/problem it is their hope that a parent can find a place of comfort on their website knowing THEY ARE NOT ALONE IN THIS FIGHT. It is important to gain knowledge while working to REUNITE with your family. This includes DISCOVERING information to help a parent grasp what is OCCURRING, find RESOURCES to help take action and MEET OTHERS on the same path as yourself.To Reach Mark and Terri Stemann:  LetOurChildrenGo@protonmail.com                                                                               H3FC@protonmail.comSupportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)https://www.buzzsprout.com/1364944/subscribehttp://www.dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com/Support the showSupportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)http://www.dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com/

     Slam the Gavel welcomes Deandre Arnold. He is a Father, an Equal Rights advocate for PARENTS involved in Family Court proceedings and potential political candidate. He is the Chief Organizer of a group called the Father's Rights of Georgia as found on Facebook, the CEO of a Youth Group based in Atlanta to educate young adults about the importance of family to counter Motherless and Fatherless-hood as well as alienation of children, including the Founder of a 150 member organization called the United Coalition Family and a self taught scholar on the United States Constitution.      Mr. Arnold's mission is to bring about a uniform transformation of unjust custody and support laws that he feels will save America's FUTURE. This is what we discussed today, which was his own personal plights involving shocking claims of ongoing corruption in the State of Georgia involving local and state level officials including the family court system which he states has resulted in public corruption complaints to law enforcement alleging threats to his safety and security as a result of this corruption.      We also talked about a legislative proposal that he believes will not only put American families first before the states purse/wallet and save the seed-corn of our nation, but to ensure that no other parent experiences or undergoes the type of systematic abuse that he is currently up against...     Mr. Arnold studied law and the constitution and the reasons why he formed the organizations and Youth Groups. He went on to explain how this conspiracy started and his challenge to the constitutionality of state court convictions in Georgia's city courts and all relevant actions. This conspiracy spilled over into a Family Court CUSTODY proceeding  that resulted in the removal of his daughter over the claims of alienation and assault of his child's mother and the falsification of records that would be used to falsely imprison him.     Deandre Arnold's claims are currently pending in Federal lawsuits concerning what he has alleged is a state of created danger and how his legislation would have prevented the WEAPONIZATION of the CHILD SUPPORT SYSTEM and how it can save parents across the United States from the inequitable abuses of the Family Court System. Another podcast to follow in March 2023.To Reach Deandre Arnold:  Facebook: Georgia Conspiracy, Twitter: @officialblaccr, TikTok: @officialblackrobesSupportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.comSupport the showSupportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)http://www.dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com/

Happy Anniversary to my Fraternity Phi Beta Sigma! This episode provides commentary on: Sports, Politics and Immigration:  1. The Buffalo Bills' GM had a Press Conference and provided an update on Damar Hamlin's recovery.  2. Kevin McCarthy is finally Speaker of the House of Representatives after the 15th round of voting. But he will be the weakest Speaker in years after several concessions, yet many of his own members distrust him and may prove to be a shaky GOP majority. 3. President Biden is said to have created the current immigration problem at the border after the ending of Title IV. However, is the immigration problem really a crisis created by Biden or is not a wider international problem...You cannot fix the immigration problem, without addressing the international competition between and among countries that makes rich countries richer and poor countries and peoples caught between privilege, policy and politics poorer. Further, immigration had always followed a draconian policy based on race, class and incomes; where the best and brightest who have ties gets to escape the realities of their colonies, leaving their nascent lands devoid of brilliance and labor that could translate in helping the former colony. Yet this very policy is what benefits the post-industrial countries of the global north. A policy that identifies two types of immigrants, one from the north and another from the south, one that is white and Anglo-Saxon and another that is black or brown, one that is connected and has ties and another that is not. So that such discriminatory policy created a situation where people who really need to emigrate find it harder to do so vis-à-vis their other countrymen of higher esteem who are more welcomed creating a brain drain for the former colonies of the global south like Jamaica. Recently President Biden was derided over his handling of the immigration situation currently occurring on the US border where hundreds of migrants are illegally crossing the border since the ending of Title IV. This means that the Trump-era policy that ended granting asylum to refugees went into effect. However, many from the global south running to the global north usually have no escape or no way than to justify their way in through seeking asylum-which means demeaning their own country which are innocent victim of a draconian international system that has left the post-colonial country behind and dependent. The rationale for many immigrants seeking asylum is usually that their former country is violent, unjust, evil and they are running for their lives. But is this true, or the only way that these people can get into richer countries who have created and supported this narrative about the global south. The global south is thus a victim of politics and peoples, the prey and the hunter. The global south since the genocide of its first peoples have been so abused yet still a place to vacate. Nevertheless, travel between the global south and global north is uniquely different. Those going to the global south are going as tourists, while those coming to the global north from the global south are coming as refugees or to work, with much surveillance surrounding their life. But this situation is good or beneficial to maintaining power and control. It provides the opportunity that allows post-industrial countries to continue holding the advantage within a highly competitive world. Why shouldn't the consequence of brain drain be an effective strategy for any country to hold an advantage. This is discussed on the podcast and is an excerpt of my new book Neoliberal Globalization Reconsidered out next month. This is also loosely discussed in my first book Neoliberalism, Globalization, Income Inequality, Poverty and Resistance, we will pick up this topic when I teach Caribbean Thought at The Jamaica Theological Seminary.  www.theneoliberal.com  https://anchor.fm/theneoliberal --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theneoliberal/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theneoliberal/support

The reality of high-level sports for female athletes is that it is rarely equal, even 50 years after the passage of Title IV. And Lauren Fleshman is here to tell us why. In this episode, you'll learn: Lauren's incredibly vulnerable true story with all the highs and lows How Lauren stood up to Nike well before she was famous, and She'll share her best advice for those still competing today Lauren is one of the most decorated American distance runners of all time, having won five NCAA championships at Stanford and two national championships as a professional. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times and Runner's World. She is the brand strategy advisor for Oiselle, a fitness apparel company for women, and the co-founder of Picky Bars, a natural food company.  In her new book, Good for a Girl, Lauren shares an intimate look at what it took to become a champion in an industry designed and funded by men and how she nearly destroyed her own body and career.  It is so gripping that it reads like fiction. Welcome to the Planted Runner.  I'm Coach Claire Bartholic and my mission is to help you improve your running, your mindset, and your life with science-backed training and plant-based nutrition. I have to say that I think this conversation was one of the most powerful I have ever recorded and I know you will come away from this inspired. Don't forget to stay tuned all the way to the end for another Mental Strength Minute.  Fortify your mind in 60 seconds or less.  LINKS: ▶️The Planted Runner is now on YouTube! Click here to subscribe and be automatically entered to win a FREE custom training plan.  Winners chosen each month. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐The Planted Runner Podcast is your perfect running buddy! Subscribe, follow, rate, and review now wherever you get your podcasts.  This is the #1 way to support this work for FREE. ➡️FOLLOW The Planted Runner on Instagram @theplantedrunner for more running, plant-based nutrition and mental strength tips. 

Today's podcast is part of a series on food waste. When farmers produce more of a product than people are willing to buy, or when the demand for a product falls unexpectedly, food is wasted. What role do agricultural policies and politics play in creating and perpetuating cycles of supply challenges? Our guest today is Dr. Garrett Graddy-Lovelace of American University. Garrett is an agricultural policy expert and she studies the problem of food gluts through the lens of social sciences, international affairs, history and analysis of USDA data. Interview Summary   This podcast is co-sponsored by the Recipes Food Waste Research Network led by American University and funded by the National Science Foundation.   Norbert: Garrett, from your perspective, why do you think a historical policy analysis is useful in discussions of contemporary issues of food waste and loss?   It's a crucial question. The current situation of wasted food is uniquely contemporary and it's unprecedented, but its root causes have long roots. On one hand, there's a complicated but telling geography kind of spatial aspect to the wasted food fiasco we're in. We have vast global supply chains with pinch points of precarity. There are so few processors to butcher and process such vast quantities of meat. So few mega ports for all of these millions of shipping containers. So few companies owning all these markets and so few grain storage facilities for these mountains of corn and soy. So it's a spatial situation. But, it is also a historical situation. There are conditions and incentives driving commodity crop production and overproduction right now that have deep roots in US history, in global history, even in colonial history. So historical perspectives are crucial to help tell the why and the how. The current situation in configuration might seem natural or inevitable, but unpacking how we got here helps us understand, dismantle and reconfigure the policies, political economies and paradigms that got us in to this mess.   Brenna: Those are really interesting perspectives, Garrett, and I'm looking forward to hearing more. So since we are on the topic of policy now, how do you think Ag policy and particularly the Farm Bill has shaped or created food waste?   Good question. So the broader World Trade Organization began in the mid '90s and it's an extension of the general agreement on tariffs and trades, which was the Bretton Woods's Post World War II, World War I set of international governance paradigms. It really liberalized agricultural trade and arguably neoliberalized it. And so it set in motion a whole situation that we're in now which deregulated national and federal government policies around supply coordination, supply management. So from the mid '90s on, you've got a set of policies around the world that really opened up trade. But, it also opened up the incentives to compete with each other around the world. So farmers were competing with each other in this arguably race to the bottom of farm gate prices, which incentivized cycles of overproduction that we're in now. The policy shifts that happened domestically, and all of these countries around the world, emerged from the paradigms of the mid '90s. The WTO and the broader focused on moving enormous quantities of commodity crops around the world in a comparative advantage model. But it ended up creating enormous quantities of food circulating around the world that then is very conducive to supply chain gluts and to pinch points where there are blocks and a precarity that we're in now.   Norbert: Thank you for that. I would love for you to point out one particular historical policy that you think is critical for us to understand this.   The elimination of export subsidies was crucial and many of the intentions behind what ended up becoming the WTO were actually about decreasing dumping. So the anti-dumping measures are so crucial as a broader paradigm and a governance goal. But as you know better than others as Ag economists, the loopholes allowed for some countries like the US to continue overproducing a certain commodity crop and then offshoring it through complicated ways that were not explicit subsidization of exports. So the ending of export subsidies is a universal good, but it did not end the broader problem. And obviously, this is a exceptionally complicated topic, but the broader question of policy needs to be contextualized within political economy. So there's a set of political economies at work that we're in now, which gives inordinate power to private industry in terms of input suppliers and in terms of commodity crop purchasers. As a result, the situation we're in now is that you have a handful of firms who are price setters and they can really decide the price of inputs and the farm gate price of various commodity crops. And the broader configuration is that farmers are squeezed around the world with expectations and incentives of expensive input purchases, annually purchased inputs, and then farm gate prices that don't cover the cost of the production. So that's a political economic situation. The question is what's the role of policy? I think what's interesting for me and for Norbert and for others in our research team is that there's a long history of policies, governmental policies particularly in the United States, that have attempted to protect farmers from this squeeze. This treadmill of buying more inputs and trying to sell more and growing more to cover the cost of what they've invested in that particular season. And, it lends itself to overproduction unless there's a way to mitigate that kind of treadmill cycle of overproduction. So, the policies that we're interested in began in the 1920s and the 1930s which we'll talk about with the Agricultural Adjustment Act. They really were ended in the WTO in a convoluted way in the attempt to end trade distortions. There was a way in which the corporate interests or the private firms gained even more power and say in the broader trade and agricultural economics and practices around the world. I think the WTO is so fascinating because the intentions behind it are truly important. And many of the measures like the anti-dumping and the ending of subsidized, explicitly subsidized exports which are so deleterious, so destructive to local farm economies around the world were mitigated, but the loopholes have grown. And actually the disparity between kind of corporate interests and the private firms and farmers themselves, small and medium-sized farmers has grown even more egregious. So, the role of policy in that I think is what we're analyzing today.   Norbert: Garrett, you've done archival work looking at agricultural policy from the Agricultural Adjustment Act, the original Farm Bill legislation from 1933. What has inspired you to see food waste and loss as a critical issue?   It's a great question. The Farm Bill in its current iteration enables and exacerbates wasted food. But it would be, I think, reductive to say it causes it and stop the analysis there. So, this kind of takes some historical analysis. We're going to go back to the archives, but before we do, we kind of think about the 20th century. Over the course of the 20th century, the Farm Bill has become a behemoth mechanism for disposing of surplus commodity crop production. So if you think about Title I, Commodity, and Title II, Conservation, those actually have at their origin - the beating heart of the Farm Bill - an attempt to prevent another great depression economically, that's a commodity title, and another Dust Bowl. That is the environmental impacts of overproduction, Title II, conservation. So there was a supply management coordination attempt to end overproduction and end the price fallout of overproduction woven into the heart of Title I and Title II. Once you get to Title III which is Trade, and you go back to the archives, the justification for Title III was move this surplus. We've got to get rid of this growing pile of surplus. The Commodity Crop Corporation, the broader CCC arm of the government is trying to mitigate overproduction by buying the surplus and getting it off the backs of the farmers. But then it had a huge kind of glut. So trade was a matter of offshoring and offsetting the food aid and the food trade in the 1950s and the 1960s. And then frankly, Title IV nutrition, which has all of these noble crucial intentions of feeding the people actually is a surplus disposal mechanism as well when you look back at the archives. And even Title IX which is Energy, has a surplus disposal mechanism of corn in moving it into bioethanol. So the Farm Bill has kind of hidden overproduction through these surplus disposal mechanisms and not been able to prevent it. And then of course, we get into where we are now where why doesn't the research title fund investigations into wasted food interventions? Why aren't there discussion of composting systems or ecological biodigesters to divert methane from landfills in the research title? So right now, it's more what the Farm Bill doesn't do. It doesn't curtail excessive monopolies in the agrifood sector. It ends up subsidizing them. It doesn't provide nearly enough for regional adaptive supply chains or markets which are much more adaptive to shocks in the system like Ukraine or climate change. So the Farm Bill doesn't do what it needs to do, but it's not the root cause of wasted food.   Brenna: Those are really interesting points that I think many of us at least from an agricultural economist perspective don't necessarily talk about in that way. One thing I wanted to follow up is you mentioned the current Farm Bill doesn't really do much to address food waste. I think the most recent Farm Bill did establish the food waste and loss liaison to try to kickstart some food waste reduction initiatives. So I'm curious just to get your thoughts, would you say that that effort is not nearly enough?   Yes, it's such a good question. So the Miscellaneous Title is the best thing happening in the Farm Bill. All the farmers know and the practitioners and the activists and the scholars. And so, there's an optimistic way you could look at this and say there are such innovative, broadly far-reaching exciting pilot programs tucked into the Miscellaneous Title or even into the Horticultural Title around farmer's markets, around racial justice, around food waste prevention, wasted food prevention. But on a macro level, it's tucked into the Miscellaneous Title, oftentimes with discretionary funding, not mandatory, so you have to fight for it each five years. And the appropriations get divvied out, so it's not rock solid in terms of mandatory appropriations. And so there are wonderful pilot programs that began in the 2018 Farm Bill, frankly, directly because of scholars and activists and civil society clamoring for it. But on the macro level, the bulk of the Farm Bill itself is status quo in terms of commodity crop overproduction when you really kind of see where it's going and it's largely going to ethanol or to concentrated animal feeding operations, CAFOs, or to highly processed additives for foods that aren't nourishing. So yes, it's exciting that there are these micro provisions and there's these pilot programs that are so exciting tucked away into the Miscellaneous Title, but arguably the scale of the problem that we're in now demands a much more transformational approach to the Farm Bill.   Brenna: Thank you so much for weighing in on that. I was excited to hear your thoughts.   Norbert: Garrett, I know that you are committed to social justice, especially around food and agriculture. What is the social equity lens to food waste and loss that you think is important for people to consider?   Thank you for that. So wasted food is a tragedy of squandered farm work, top soil, water, energy, shipping containers, and single-use plastic wrapping. All of the labor, all of the time going into food that ends up becoming methane and egregious climate greenhouse gas. And so I think when we look at this situation, there's an issue of wasted resources, but there's also the injustice of the people who are doing much of the work along that supply chain to get that food to people's table themselves can't afford food. So the inequity, the acute injustice of food insecurity next to and even within the system of wasted food is a disaster. But, it's also defining of a failure of governance and a failure of our research institutions. There are so many smart people in the US, so many expensive labs, so many great research infrastructures and networks. Surely there's a way to coordinate these smart minds into analysis and interventions that prevent wasted food and that move agricultural production to where it needs to go, to hungry mouths and to people's plates and to remunerate food producers fairly for their harvests. So the urgency of wasted food has become one of the defining parts of my research and my teaching in my scholarship. In terms of the history of this, I was fascinated with how surplus is not used as a term. This is something that Norbert and I are researching. Ag economists and Ag policy experts don't use the words overproduction or glut or surplus these days. But if you go back into the archives, it is such a ubiquitous problem that in the archives, it's called the Farm Problem. It's actually just called the Farm Problem and it's the problem of overproduction. And so, a little bit of history here, World War I, there was a whole incentive structure by the US government to feed the allies over in Europe and win the war through wheat production. So all of these farmers in Europe and throughout the Middle East who were part of World War I were in the trenches. They needed wheat. So, the US ramped up wheat production. It actually incentivized farmers to go out into the prairies and dig up those deep-rooted prairie grasses and plant wheat, single season wheat. And prices were good. And so, what do farmers do when prices are good? They grow more. And so, there was more and more production in 1914, 1915, 1916. Then the survivors of World War I crawled out of the trenches, went back to their farms and grew their own wheat. Then there was too much wheat on the global market and prices started to go down. What do farmers do when prices go down? They grow more. So all of a sudden, US farmers were madly ripping up prairie grasses, deep rooted prairie grass, planting more wheat. There was so much wheat on the global market in 1918 that it crashed the prices. There was an agrarian economic crisis in the US in 1919 and 1920, and farmers went to DC and said, "Please help us end this cycle of overproduction. We're competing with ourselves, with each other, our neighbors, and it's suicidal." And so that began the broader political movement to have supply management with the price floor for farmer viability and a way to not overproduce and destroy the soil, which is what led to the Dust Bowl. By the time you get to the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1933, you've got a whole system of supply management which was in place. It was dysfunctional. It was not perfect. It largely helped White male farmers and it had some other issues to excluding tenant farmers who were largely Black farmers in the deep south, but as a principle to stave off the ravages of just kind of capitalism unfettered in agriculture, it was important to think about as a precedent. And so, cut to 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, by the 1970s, it's really eroded the supply management and by the 1980s, 1990s, it's gone. By the 1996 Farm Bill, there's hardly any supply management or price floors left. I think what's interesting for us is that there's a powerful precedent from a governance perspective of ways to mitigate cycles of overproduction. Now we're in a situation where there's not only no mechanisms from a policy perspective to mitigate overproduction, it's enabled and totally forgotten. There's really an amnesia about these parody policies, these price floors, these supply managements, these non-recourse loans, these quotas, which again, were not perfect, but they were an honest recognition that you have to have some protection. Otherwise, the corporate buyers and the broader political economy will just drive down the farm gate price and the farmers individually will just overproduce to try to get out and exacerbate the problem. I think looking at the historical origin of the Farm Bill helps us have clues as to how we could update it. How we could expand it. How we could make it more fair for a broader diversity of farmers. How it could apply to much more diverse crops than just these eight commodity crops, these kind of handful of commodity crops that it was designed for. So how could parody pricing and supply management be updated for ecological production, nourishing food production for a whole new generation of BIPOC farmers? I think we're thinking about that history as inspiration for agricultural policies moving forward that coordinate supply and demand more wisely frankly.   Brenna: Those are really interesting perspectives. I had no idea about the Farm Problem language use and I'm really curious to hear more about what you and Norbert are doing and look forward to seeing those results in the future. I was wondering if you could tell us a little bit more about what food waste and loss looks like from an international perspective and what are some of the policies abroad or globally that you think contribute to the wasted food that we see today?   It's a great question, Brenna. I'll preface by saying there are myriad international perspectives. So I certainly don't want to presume to speak on behalf of these international perspectives, but I'll also say that one cannot address this issue from a national perspective alone. One never could, but particularly now because the US agricultural policies and practices and the actual food stuffs and the climate emissions are deeply connected to those around the world and vice versa. There's a dominant political economy that is really impacting farmers and fishers around the world. It's really fascinating that the millions of different agricultural, aqua agricultural food systems around the world are now related to each other through price setting that is globalized and through supply chain pressures. Even at this point, Ag extension and national governments are all working very closely with or for a few set of agro-corporate firms. There is this incredible interconnectedness and interconnectedness sounds great, but in this context, it is an interconnectedness to a set of private industries - Cargill, Archer-Daniels-Midland, Walmart, PepsiCo, Monsanto, Bayer - input suppliers and corporate buyers. They have inordinate influence on national governments and agricultural extensions and ministries of Ag around the world. And philanthropy - the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation - which is technically a philanthropic organization, but has deep ties to private industry from the standpoint of Microsoft data and agricultural data. Which is, frankly, as farmers say around the world, "my data is worth more than my product." There's an enormous political economy of agricultural data at work right now. So there is an interconnectedness around the world that we need to analyze.   There's also a set of political economies and paradigms around the world that are very powerful. A model of development that is so pervasive around the world is that there is, underdeveloped or developed, there is a paradigm or an expectation that farmers around the world will want to and need to industrialize their respective farms. And that expectation, that model or that paradigm demeans or denigrates a whole set of agricultures around the world that are small scale and that are low input and that are biodiverse and that are not export oriented. That are oriented toward feeding local farmer's markets or local village markets or local families or networks. So there's a systemic devaluation of farming practices that are oriented toward local or regional production that have agro-biodiversity at their heart, that have semi-subsistence or low input agricultural models at their heart. A systemic glorification of very high input, intensive export-oriented commodity crop monocultural overproduction. So that paradigm makes its way into Ag extension agents, makes its way into philanthropic donations, makes its way into agricultural aid, agricultural development funding. And that paradigm is global. Every village around the world is either internalizing the inferiority of their small-scale production and their biodiverse production or resisting it, frankly. There's a whole global movement that's resisting that paradigm and says actually a climate-resilient future would need to have agroecological production grounded in Indigenous and African diaspora foodways. A lot of culturally-specific, place-based agrarian knowledge, which is not necessarily export-oriented though it could be, but is more geared toward feeding or nourishing local villages or communities or networks. There is a whole global movement of farmers and farm coalitions that say why denigrate that as underdeveloped? Why not celebrate that as actually the future of climate-resilient, climate-just agroecological production.   Brenna: Garrett, I know that you are committed to social justice, especially around food and agriculture. So what is the social equity lens to food waste and loss that you think is really important for people to consider?   So thank you for that. I'll say the first one is that there is food insecurity. There's hunger in the system that's producing wasted food and that, as I've said before, is a tragedy and an injustice and a failure of research and governance to think through how we can prevent that. And, how we can move nourishing food to people who need it and while remunerating the farmers and the food providers and the fishers for the beautiful work of feeding people. So that's the most acute level. But I also want to say, getting back to history, I know that's one of the themes of today, looking at histories of policies are so important. The archives have so much to teach us. But also elders and farmer elders around the world have so much to teach us. So oral history is a methodology that I love and I respect and I use and particularly Indigenous and African diaspora and immigrant elders in the US who have such knowledge of agrarian practices, of agroecological production, of seed saving, of foodways, of nourishing foodways, of climate-resilient foodways. Those sets of knowledges have been frankly systematically devalued by academia - by my institutions - as underdeveloped or as passe or as irrelevant. But in fact, as climate crisis encroaches, those knowledges of how to forage in the forest, how to grow nourishing gardens, how to grow agrobiodiverse farms, how to raise livestock breeds, heritage breeds, these knowledges that have been devalued frankly along gender and class and racial lines need to be celebrated. There's an epistemic inequity at work in our current situation where the real knowledges of how to grow nourishing food and provide nourishing food have been devalued when right now we need those knowledges more than ever. So there's a whole reevaluation and reclamation of agrarian place-based agroecological knowledge that I think will help us, not just prevent wasted food and really re-localize and re-regionalize supply chains and markets and economies and ecologies, but also help us provide nourishing food for communities in a climate-resilient and climate-just way.   Bio:   Garrett Graddy-Lovelace researches and teaches agricultural policy and agrarian politics. A critical geographer, she draws upon political ecology and decolonial studies to research agricultural biodiversity conservation, agrarian cooperatives, land use decisions, and domestic and global impacts of US farm policies. This includes community-based research-action with grassroots groups on the Farm Bill (see disparitytoparity.org project). Her forthcoming book, The Power of Seeds & Politics of Agricultural Biodiversity, is with M.I.T. Press. She is co-PI for a SESYNC-NSF Pursuit, entitled "Diverse Pathways to Nourishment: Understanding How Agricultural Biodiversity Enhances Food Security, Sovereignty and Nutrition" and Senior Personnel for AU's $15M NSF RECIPES grant on Wasted Food. She was awarded the inaugural Provost Associate Professor title, the 2022 School of International Scholar-Teacher of the Year Award, and the SIS Excellence in PhD Mentoring Award. Graddy-Lovelace co-founded and co-leads School of International Service's Ethnographies of Empire Research Cluster, and the nation-wide Agroecology Research-Action Collective. She is a Faculty Affiliate for AU's Antiracist Research & Policy Center and Associate Director for the new Center for Environment, Community & Equity. Additionally, she works on and for open knowledge and Indigenous data sovereignty.

This is the final episode of the seventh season of #WeGotGoals and we're excited to kick off our annual State of Fitness survey with this episode. We've been keeping our fingers on the pulse of what you do to stay fit, recover and how you spend your money on wellness. And this year, we're adding some questions about mental health.On this week's episode, you'll hear references to data from our state of fitness survey.A key number we've kept our eyes on over the years is the trend of our mostly female readers spending more and more time picking up heavy things and putting them back down. We've loved watching strength training grow in popularity. Obviously a few things have led to the ebb and flow of women in the weight room.Historically, women often felt welcome in different spaces in the gym - namely the aerobics studio - and there were a lot of reasons why that is. But the ‘70s were a pivotal time for women in sport and exercise. It was that decade in which we saw the invention of the sports bra, the passing of Title IV, and brands like Jazzercise get women moving in more cardio formats. But backwards beliefs about testosterone, sexuality and the appearance of strength often kept women from lifting. As the decades went on, programs like Les Mills Body Pump which debuted in the ‘90s made strength training a part of that same space where women were already welcome.Cut to today - we've watched strength grow in popularity - even with the pandemic closing down gyms and studios. Strength has been the most popular form of exercise we've seen in our state of fitness survey for the past 4 years running. And aSweatLife readers told us that they invested in equipment to do their own at-home workouts during the pandemic.As I spoke to Jarrod Saracco, the COO at World Gym this week, we talked a lot about the shifting needs of the big box gym consumer. A big box gym is just that, a large physical space with equipment that gives its members the autonomy to choose when and how they work out. So they generally find lots of equipment, cardio machines and some classes.But Saracco said that strength is on the rise at World Gym too, causing the franchisor to create a strength-only model of the gym: World Gym Legacy. Saracco talks us through the embrace of strength and the instagram trends associated with strength at World Gym's strength-forward model - from a glute-only strength area called “booty boulevard” and designated selfie rooms.You'll also hear Saracco and I talk about metrics we've been monitoring since the pandemic: return to gym. I'm excited to see some updated stats in our survey that's live now,, but in September of 2021, 41.1% of respondents told us that they had returned to an IRL gym. Saracco and I talked about what we think that number will be now, but World Gym has seen a high number of customers return to the gym.Resources:Learn more about World GymFollow Jarrod on LinkedInRead the results from the 2021 state of FitnessTake our 2022 state of fitness survey

Title IX (9) can be confusing for many people so we brought in our friend and Title IX expert Cara Tuttle Bell to explain what Title IV is, how is it used, and why it is so important to schools! For more on Cara and her books, find her on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, or on her website at Caratuttlebell.com! Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com or head to our website TouchySubjectsPodcast.com.If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org.Music credits: Uplifting Summer by Alex_MakeMusic (2021) Licensed under a Pixabay License. http://pixabay.com/music/dance-uplifting-summer-10356/The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the host's own and might not represent the official views and opinions of the agencies in which they represent. 

This episode is looking at the recent changes that Biden's Department of Education is proposing to Title IV after Trump and Devos fixed things previously. These changes are largely on the sexuality issues and more that will affect the financial aid funding that most college students use today. So what can you do it about it? We need to act! Ready to join The Rebellion? Become a patreon member and enjoy some great extras while supporting our efforts to speak the Truth into our culture. Learn more at patreon.com/dreverettpiper. Find more resources and info at dreverettpiper.com

The SBC get’s #MeToo’d, sex abuse allegations for pronoun abuse, and military chaplains bring a lawsuit over forced vaccines… and more on today’s CrossPolitic Daily News Brief. My name is Toby Sumpter and today is Tuesday, May 24, 2022. https://www.christianitytoday.com/news/2022/may/southern-baptist-abuse-investigation-sbc-ec-legal-survivors.html Christianity Today, the failing flagship of lukewarm evangelicalism breathlessly broke a story over the weekend, alleging a massive cover up of abuse in the Southern Baptism Convention: “Armed with a secret list of more than 700 abusive pastors, Southern Baptist leaders chose to protect the denomination from lawsuits rather than protect the people in their churches from further abuse. Survivors, advocates, and some Southern Baptists themselves spent more than 15 years calling for ways to keep sexual predators from moving quietly from one flock to another. The men who controlled the Executive Committee (EC)—which runs day-to-day operations of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC)—knew the scope of the problem. But, working closely with their lawyers, they maligned the people who wanted to do something about abuse and repeatedly rejected pleas for help and reform. “Behind the curtain, the lawyers were advising to say nothing and do nothing, even when the callers were identifying predators still in SBC pulpits,” according to a massive third-party investigative report released Sunday.” OK, people. Take a deep breath and think like a Christian. This is the same kind of language we’ve seen countless times over the last number of years, and you need to know that it is language that is calculated to get you worked up. I’m not saying anything yet about the legitimacy of any claims or accusations. I’m only talking about the set up. The set up is more #metoo outrage, which is not the way the Bible says to handle accusations of abuse or coverups. Don’t get dragged into the outrage mob. Click on the link to the so-called report, and what do we find? A trigger warning at the top of the report. Again, this doesn’t mean there isn’t anything in the report that needs to be addressed. I don’t know. I didn’t read the whole report. But what I will say is that we are living in a cauldron of hot outrage that far too many Christians are eager to jump into. And you need to know that the point of the outrage is to get you to do things you wouldn’t ordinarily do, things you really shouldn’t do. In the same way that racial animosity has been weaponized to foment social unrest, so too are accusations of sexual abuse. Is racial animosity ever happening? Yes, of course. Is sexual abuse ever happening? Unfortunately, yes. But what we need are biblical standards of justice not outrage mobs and extra biblical committees, more civil government intrusion, and various other humanistic solutions. So here are some key things to be looking for as this story unfolds: are clear distinctions being made between sins and crimes? Sins are bad, but they are the jurisdiction of families and churches. Crimes are also sins, but they must be reported to the police for adjudication. The other thing to watch out for is the necessity of two or three independent witnesses. If you have one witness who accuses and an alleged perpetrator who denies the charges, there is nothing that can be done. You are required by God to presume the innocence of the accused. It is not a cover up to refuse to do anything with an accusation of sin that has no other witnesses. If the accusation is of a crime, you must report it to the police, but believe it or not, they often follow biblical guidelines of justice and if there is no credible evidence of wrongdoing, they will not bring any charges, and it’s not a cover up, if you’ve reported a matter and done everything you can to find evidence and decide to leave the matter there. Of course if this report has documented instances with multiple witnesses who are willing to testify and those accusations were shushed and swept under the carpet, then the appropriate authorities should be called to investigate and deliberate and rule. But what the SBC should absolutely refuse to do is create new committees of abuse awareness, abuse investigation, and certainly not allow state or federal government agencies into the workings of the church. A major part of this move over the last number of years has been to try to disqualify ordained ministers from doing the job Jesus assigned them to do. In the realm of sins, the minister of the gospel is authorized by Jesus to put things right, following Biblical due process guidelines. And when a minister of the gospel does that, He is not covering anything up. He is doing his job, and sin is being covered by the blood of Jesus, by Christian (which covers multitudes of sins), and no minister should ever apologize for doing that. This year our national conference is in Knoxville, TN October 6th-8th. The theme of this year’s conference is Lies, Propaganda, Storytelling and the Serrated Edge. For many years, Christians have largely surrendered to secular stories. We have assumed that beauty is merely in the eye of the beholder, and therefore, it’s all relative. But what if beauty is objective – that if the art of persuasion is something far deeper and more profound? What if words have the power of life and death? What if our words mimic God’s words, making and breaking whole worlds? Christians must certainly stand on the solid rock of truth, but we must also recover goodness and beauty, stories and song, with all of God’s Word, even the sharp parts, at the center. Mark your calendars for October 6th-8th, as we fight, laugh and feast with fellowship, beer and Psalms, our amazing lineup of speakers, hanging with our awesome vendors, meeting new friends, and more. Early bird tickets sale now!. https://www.foxnews.com/us/middle-schoolers-sexual-harassment-gender-pronouns Speaking of the lies and propaganda. This is From a listener: Three Wisconsin boys are facing sexual harassment charges from their middle school over accusations that they used incorrect gender pronouns on a fellow student. "I received a phone call from the principal over at the elementary school, forewarning me; letting me know that I was going to be receiving an email with sexual harassment allegations against my son," Rosemary Rabidoux, a parent of one of the accused, told Fox 11 News last week. "I immediately went into shock. I’m thinking, sexual harassment? That’s rape, that’s inappropriate touching, that’s incest" Rabidoux continued. "What has my son done?" But none of the concerns Rabidoux had were at issue. Instead, her 13-year-old son, Braden, was accused of using incorrect pronouns to address another student at Kiel Middle School. "(The investigating principal) said he’s being allegedly charged with sexual harassment for not using proper pronouns," Rabidoux said. "I thought it wasn’t real. I thought this has got to be a gag, a joke – one has nothing to do with the other." Now her son and two other boys are being charged by school officials with Title IV violations, which prohibits gender-based harassment. The incident in question reportedly took place in March, when a student announced a preference of "they" and "them" to identify them. But Rabidoux said her son was merely sticking up for one of his friends. "She had been screaming at one of Braden’s friends to use proper pronouns, calling him profanity, and this friend is very soft-spoken, and kind of just sunk down into his chair," Rabidoux said. "Braden finally came up, defending him, saying ‘He doesn’t have to use proper pronouns, it’s his constitutional right to not use, you can’t make him say things.’" The mother told ABC 2 News that the new pronoun preference also caused confusion for her son, with her instructing him to just address the student by their name instead. "It’s plural. It doesn’t make sense to him. I said so, I told him to call them by their names." Rabidoux said. Now the parents are calling on the charges to be dismissed through an attorney with the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty. A few things here: First off: get your kids out of public school. Make the sacrifice. Do whatever it takes. Second: remember that it’s these same crazy people who are accusing the SBC of sexual abuse cover-ups. Again, I’m not saying there’s nothing to it. But I’m just saying we should have all kinds of skeptical when Christianity Today (that bastion of orthodusty) breathlessly shares the latest gossip. Remember, Christian Today probably thinks you should use the pronouns and you’re being rude not to. Gold River Trading Co. Are you tired of buying sugary drinks and coffee from large woke corporations? Throw a tea party! Gold River Trading Co. is an American company that offers premium alternatives for Americans who enjoy a delicious cup of tea. Start your day with Gold River’s invigorating American Breakfast Blend, cool down with a pitcher of crisp & refreshing Iced Tea, or unwind with Chamomile Herbal tea. Explore a variety of high-quality blends and enjoy a healthy, flavorful alternative from an American company that shares your values. Go to goldriverco.com and save 10% off all orders using discount code CROSSPOLITIC at checkout. https://www.thelakewoodscoop.com/news/2022/05/chaplains-file-federal-lawsuit-against-all-branches-of-military-for-allegedly-denying-religious-vaccination-exemption-applications.html US Chaplains have filed a lawsuit against all branches of the military, claiming their religious rights were denied. Lakewood-based Yeshiva Perchei Shoshanim, a Torah observant endorser of Chaplains to the United States Military, Army, Navy, Marines, and Coast Guard has issued a letter that their Chaplians may apply for a religious exemption. However, the organization alleges that the Department of Defense across the board is virtually denying all religious applications to be exempt from having to vaccinate. 30 Chaplains from all branches of the service, including Air Force Chaplain Yirmeyahu Rodriguez, endorsee of Pirchei Shoshanim, have filed the lawsuit. Also named defendants, were the Secretary of the Army, Navy, and Air Force. The action was filed in federal court in Tampa, FL. Davis Younts representing the Chaplains, released a press statement Saturday on behalf of his client Lt. Bill Moseley, noting that a board of three Navy officers had vindicated Lt. Moseley’s refusal to take the vaccine. However with the information coming down that the Navy and all other services intend to require blanket implementation without any religious exemptions, Lt. Moseley risked his twenty-two year career and military retirement because of his faith and commitment to his oath of office as a military leader. The lawsuit argues that members of the Chaplaincy should be allowed exemption on the basis of religion, and that it is not a lawful order to be required to take an experimental vaccine, especially since the particular version approved by the FDA is not even available to military members. The fight for freedom continues apace. Pray for the chaplains in this fight. Idaho Family Policy Center: I wanted to let you all know about Idaho Family Policy Center. IFPC is currently the only explicitly Christian policy organization in Idaho politics. Toby Sumpter and Israel Waitman serve on the board, and the president is Blaine Conzatti, a member of our sister CREC church, Kings Congregation down in Meridian. Blaine and IFPC have been leading the efforts to defund Planned Parenthood, end abortion in Idaho, and protect children from the transgender agenda. Basically, Blaine is a really strategic voice in Idaho politics, and he represents many of our biblical and constitutional concerns in Boise. IFPC is a brand new ministry and as such is in significant need of donations to help fund it. I know we all have many commitments to other good ministries, but if you are particularly concerned about Idaho politics, this is one way you can have a very direct impact. Go to www.idahofamily.orgto learn more and make a donation The Psalm of the Day: Psalm 65 – Tis By Thy Strength the Mountains Stand https://open.spotify.com/track/4tZsMtu1kW3x38kDB4ug0E?si=fd46e0ebebb3440a Amen! This is Toby Sumpter with CrossPolitic News. Remember you can always find the links to our news stories and these psalms at crosspolitic dot com – just click on the daily news brief and follow the links. Or find them on our App: just search “Fight Laugh Feast” in your favorite app store and never miss a show. If this content is helpful to you, would you please consider becoming a Fight Laugh Feast Club Member? We are building a cancel-proof Christian media platform, and we can’t do it without your help. Join today and get a $100 discount at the Fight Laugh Feast conference in Knoxville, TN Oct. 6-8, and have a great day.