Podcasts about Truancy

Pushing to prosecute parents of chronically truant kids is a pointless exercise according to one school principal. Associate Education Minister David Seymour is leading the government charge to get more kids back in class. He's announced the Education Ministry is proactively contacting schools and attendance officers to make sure parents of chronically absent students are referred to them for possible prosecution. Rangiora High School Principal Bruce Kearney spoke to Lisa Owen.

I can't find an exact figure but from what I have seen online, I'm pretty confident in saying that there are hundreds of millions of dollars in unpaid fines in New Zealand, and that figure is about to rise even further. Because the Government is dreaming if it thinks people fined for not sending their kids to school are going to suddenly start sending their kids to school, and that they're even going to bother paying the fines. They won't. They'll just ignore them. They won't pay up. Because if they don't feel bad about not sending their kids to school, they won't feel bad about getting a fine. And they won't feel bad about not paying it either. A fortnight ago, Associate Education Minister David Seymour announced that the Government is going to spend $140 million over the next four years with one aim: getting more kids to turn up at school regularly. And I said at the time that we'll wait and see, but it seemed that he had stopped banging the drum about fining parents whose kids don't go to school. And I said, we'll see, because leopard and their spots, and all that. And it turns out I was right to be doubtful, because the leopard hasn't changed its spots and today, he's telling these parents that the Government is out to get them. But it won't make one bit of difference. And I've said before that I think starting school later is an idea worth considering because I want us to get creative when it comes to truancy. There's no evidence to show that fining parents works. In fact, there's evidence to show that it doesn't work. In the United States, for example, Texas, Pennsylvania, and California went through periods where parents could be heavily fined if their kids were repeatedly absent. Parents were fined $500 for every absence. Some states even used ankle bracelets for kids who were repeat truants. It didn't work because it created mistrust in the system and in authorities and the truancy rates got even worse. So what might work, if fining parents isn't going to work? Well this is where Sweden comes into the conversation. I'm not a fan of any sort of financial penalty because, as far as I'm concerned, anything that takes money away from families isn't good because that affects the kids themselves. But if you want a financial penalty approach, in Sweden if a parent is on a benefit of any sort, their payments get cut if they don't send their kids to school. Apparently it's had a positive impact. And I think the reason it works way better than fining parents is that it takes money away without these parents having any choice. Whereas if they get a fine, it's still their choice whether they pay it or not. Plus, here in New Zealand, I think there's a culture where some people just don't give a damn about fines – that's why so many just don't get paid. Which is why I think that the Government's plan to fine parents who don't send their kids to school won't make one bit of difference.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You might have heard ACT leader David Seymour on the Breakfast show this morning. He says there will almost certainly be prosecutions against parents of absent students this year as the Government intensifies its crackdown on school truancy. And it's not even truancy, in my mind truancy are kids doing a bunk, wagging, taking a day off. What this is, is parental neglect. Parents who are failing to ensure that their kids get to school and get to school on time. According to Ministry of Education figures, around 11.3% of students were chronically absent from school and term 4 last year, equating to around 93,000 young people. Chronically absent means a student attends 70% of school or less. The Associate Minister for Education spelled out what's going to happen next to parents who will not send their kids to school. “Basically, a school will go to the Ministry of Education, say look, we've got someone who they're not a can't, they're a won't. We've tried. We've gone out. We've engaged with them. They're basically giving us the middle finger and saying education is not important and you've got no right to demand that my kid enrols and attends a school. And in that case I've been told by the youth aid, police, by the attendance officers, by the deputy principal, we need another sanction, another step we can take. At that point they will go to the Ministry of Education and say, look, this is a potential prosecution case. Ministry of Education will weigh it up and if it stacks up, they'll take the prosecution, ultimately go before the courts. Now you can be fined $30 bucks a day up to $300 initially. For repeat offending the fine on parents can be $3000.” Which of course many parents won't be able to pay in that category. They're not going to be able to pay it, but the message is clear from the Government. They are quite happy to be the bad guy in getting your kids to school. And principals have said they've already noticed a difference. The expectation is that young people will attend school. Schools have to deliver statistics on the numbers of children who are turning up and they have to deliver those to the Ministry of Education – if their figures are slipping, or if there's no improvement, then action is taken by branches and agencies of the ministry to encourage children to attend school. So is it going to help the parents who've rung in and told me they cannot get their children to school? These are the older students who cannot and will not get out of bed. That makes it a bit tricky. We have had, on the face of it, perfectly “normal parents” who are trying to do the right thing by their children and by the community who want their kids to get ahead in life, who want their kids to go to school, tell us that they cannot get their teenagers out of bed and into the classroom. If you can say, well, if I have to pay that fine, then that's going to come out of the money for your wardrobe or the money for your school trip, or the money for your phone plan, will that help? I mean, 11% of kids who are chronically absent, that's quite a lot of children, 93,000 young people, as a lot of young Kiwis who are missing out. And they're not just missing out on learning they're missing out on the structure and the discipline of getting up and going to work. And what if the parents and grandparents like me, who take the kids out of school for a jolly? I guess there are exceptions to every rule, but should we be fined as well? If you're willingly, wilfully disobeying the edict from the government to get your kids to school should parents and grandparents like me be fined for basically sticking the middle finger, as David Seymour said, to the attendance expectations? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Politics Friday John MacDonald was joined by National's Hamish Campbell and Labour's Duncan Webb to discuss some of the biggest stories of the week. The Government will soon be issuing fines to parents of repeatedly absent students – will this work? Is it a new idea? Campbell almost manages to explain the RMA changes in one sentence, but what do they mean for New Zealanders? And is there a place for more dairy cows in Canterbury, along with a passenger rail? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parents who refuse to send their children to school are more likely to be prosecuted as the government cracks down on truancy. Association Education Minister David Seymour spoke to reporter Lauren Crimp.

A primary school principal in Whangarei had earlier called for exactly this - in 2019 Horahora primary's Pat Newman called for more prosecutions for parents who deliberately fail to send their kids to school. But six years on, he has changed his mind. Pat Newman spoke to Paddy Gower.

Doubts many parents will be prosecuted for repeat truancy under a new Government directive. Associate Education Minister David Seymour's confirmed these parents could be fined up to $30 a day as part of a firmer approach on school attendance. Any possible prosecution cases will be referred to the Ministry. Darfield High School Principal Andy England told Ryan Bridge they have 28 students —or 3%— who could fall into the chronic non-attendance category. He says the vast majority have parents who are struggling financially or have health issues, and the ministry would struggle to prosecute any of them. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government's announced 140 million dollars to help boost school attendance as it battles to reach its target of 80 percent of students at school for 90 percent of the term by 2030. As part of that the Associate Education Minister David Seymour's been talking to people working to keep kids in class. At a recent press conference he name dropped one in particular, Philippa Dravitski from Freyberg High School in Palmerston North. Dravitski spoke to Lisa Owen.

Hillsdale College Radio General Manager and Radio Free Hillsdale Hour host Scot Bertram fills in for Jim on 3 Martini Lunch. Scot and Greg react to the breaking news of Joe Biden's advanced prostate cancer diagnosis and the new questions it raises about his administration's transparency, the painful recordings of Biden and Special Counsel Robert Hur, and shocking attendance failures in Chicago Public Schools that officials keep rewarding.First, they discuss the serious and sad revelation that former President Biden is battling prostate cancer that has metastasized to his bones. But this news also shines the spotlight even brighter on what Biden and his staff knew while he was president and whether they covered up this health crisis as well as his cognitive decline. And can we believe anything they tell us?Next, Scot and Greg examine the newly released audio from Biden's October 2023 interview with Special Counsel Robert Hur. The tapes directly contradict Democrats' spin and support Hur's conclusion that Biden was mentally diminished. Scot also stresses that the recent revelations in books and interviews are just a drop in the bucket and there are still many serious questions that linger. But the Biden team and the media have little incentive to answer them.Finally, they spotlight alarming data out of Chicago, where 25 percent of public school students missed at least 35 days of school last year. That's double the pre-pandemic absentee rate. But somehow graduation numbers continue to rise. Local school officials blame parents for no longer prioritizing in-person school attendance, but Scot and Greg know exactly who is responsible for creating that mindset.Please visit our great sponsors:If I needed to find a doctor quickly, Zocdoc is what I'd use. Stop putting off those doctor's appointments and head to https://zocdoc.com/3ML to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today.It's free, online, and easy to start—no strings attached. Enroll in Understanding Capitalism with Hillsdale College. Visit https://hillsdale.edu/MartiniThis spring, get up to 50% off select plants at Fast Growing Trees with code MARTINI, plus an extra 15% off at checkout on your first purchase!  Visit https://fastgrowingtrees.com/Martini

A Pennsylvania Hall of Fame voter is getting ready to vote for the 82nd year in a row. WITF's Jordan Wilkie introduces us to Lorraine Koons of Lebanon County--who, before she was old enough to vote, worked at the Middletown Air Depot to support the World War II effort by helping build and repair B-17 bombers. When students are routinely missing class, Pennsylvania schools must offer to meet with families before turning to legal action. But educators -- and judges -- are telling lawmakers the supports they can offer families are limited. A Central Pennsylvania lawmaker is facing backlash after posting an online video involving a flamethrower. Sen. Dawn Keefer, a York County Republican, faces criticism after posting a video in which she torches Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget proposal with a flamethrower--a month after Shapiro and his family were evacuated from the Governor’s Residence during a firebombing that left part of the building badly damaged. A former Lancaster city police officer was mistakenly overpaid $114,000 in retirement benefits over the last three years. That's according to an audit of the bureau’s pension plan. The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency is opening a new center to better train first responders to handle crisis situations. The agency is launching a statewide Crisis Intervention Team Technical Assistance Center — the first of its kind in the nation. One of two B-29 bombers that remain in flying condition, worldwide, flew over south-central Pennsylvania on Monday. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a pre-Budget announcement, associate education minister David Seymour said he wants to overhaul and improve the attendance services charged with getting chronically absent kids back to class. He unveiled a 140 million dollar package to get attendance numbers up over the next four years. The move follows a critical ERO report last year that said the services were under-funded and ineffective. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports.

A Northland principal says the Government's inventing a bureaucracy in its crackdown on school truancy. This year's Budget has $140 million for getting kids back in school - with a new case management system and better data monitoring. Horahora school principal Pat Newman says schools should be in charge of what happens with the funding. "We don't need Big Brother sitting over us from Wellington, giving directives and telling us how to do the job. We're actually more skilled in it." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Well done to the Government for making all the right noises about dealing with truancy. It's going to spend $140 million over the next four years with one aim: getting more kids to turn up at school regularly. It's looking good. But I'm wanting to see some more creative approaches than what's been talked about up until now, and I've got some ideas. Most of the $140 million ($123 million) is going to go into setting-up what the Government is calling an “attendance service”. So sounds a bit like the old truancy service. But what I'm hoping is that it's going to be prepared for this new service to be a bit creative on it, and not go down the old route of stick and no carrot. In fact, I'm hoping there'll be no stick, because I don't think punishing parents, for example, is the solution. So I've got two things I would do if I was running this new service. Which might sound like a weird way of going about it, and, if I'm honest, these ideas generally go against how I've thought about school for the whole time I've been a parent. But here goes. If I was in charge of the new school attendance service, I would start by looking around the world to see what has worked already. And I would try to get schools here on board with something they trialled at a school in the UK that actually got some results. Starting the school day later. This was at a high school, and what they did is they gave 800 students a late start. They didn't start classes until 10am, and absenteeism went down by 27%. So that's one thing I'd do. But I would go a bit further than that and I'd try to get schools on board with starting at around 11:30am. You'd probably have to limit it to high schools for all sorts of practical reasons, like parents and caregivers needing to get to work and all that. And I'd make it an 11:30 start because we saw after the earthquakes how much better teenagers whose high schools had to share campuses and were only physically at school for half the day did in their NCEA results. I know it's very easy to say or think that kids who wag school are all the same. That they're no hopers, or that their parents are no hopers. But we need to think about some of the practical reasons why kids aren't turning up as often as we think they should, or not at all. And if teenagers, especially, need to sleep in —as we know they do— then let them, knowing that they have to be at school later in the morning. The other thing I would do if I was running this new truancy agency is I would encourage schools not to be so hellbent on insisting kids having to be in the actual classroom. Which probably sounds like a weird approach for someone given the job of getting more kids turning up at school, but I think we need to decide whether we're going to focus on attendance or participation. They're two different things and, if we're honest with ourselves, we'll probably agree that participating in the education system in some way, shape or form is far more important —far better— than just turning up and attending. So it's attendance versus participation. As a parent, I always wanted my kids physically at school because I think they learn a lot about dealing with people actually being there. But if you've got a child who just can't cope with that —for whatever reason— then why shouldn't they be able to participate in the education system by working from home? Why should they be labelled a truant? Shouldn't we do what we can to make sure they get an education? That they participate? Of course we should. And if the best way or the most appropriate way for them to get that education seems a bit weird to some of us —those of us who think you can only be educated at a school with everyone else— then we just have to get over ourselves and accept that people learn in different ways.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A government call for mayors to help battle truancy is cheeky and completely at odds with earlier instructions for councils to stick to roads and pipes and keep their noses out of everything else. That from Porirua Mayor Anita Baker, in reponse to a letter from the Associate Minister of Education. David Seymour has written to Aotearoa's mayors asking them to help boost school attendance. He's refered them to daily attendance data and is encouraging them to quote "lead the change they want to see." Porirua mayor Anita Baker spoke to Lisa Owen.

David Seymour's calling on mayors to help in reducing school truancies. The Associate Education Minister's asking mayors to use the Government's new daily school attendance dashboard to understand how regions compare to each other. Porirua Mayor Anita Baker says Seymour's plea was vague. “So if he wants to play us a formal role, I think he needs to look at funding us." LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Baller Lifestyle Podcast - Episode 573Title: T-Shirts, Truancy, and the Loss of Legendary DicksSummary: Brian and Ed are back with another lively episode filled with personal stories, hilarious rants, and tributes to legends. Brian talks about a new listener's comment on his pronunciations, shares his rotation system for his extensive t-shirt collection, and calls his daughter live on air after getting a concerning call from her school. Meanwhile, Ed dishes on staying blissfully out of the social media loop and shares struggles with sunscreen burning his eyes during workouts.In "RIP" news, the guys pay tribute to Knicks legend Dick Barnett, Friday the 13th actress Lar Park Lincoln, Chicago Bears icon Steve "Mongo" McMichael, and Jeffrey Epstein survivor Virginia Giuffre.Plus:What it's like losing both Knicks legends and "dicks" in cultureHow to fake caring to avoid getting in trouble at schoolShador Sanders' NFL Draft plunge and a savage prank callWhy jersey numbers like #56 are sacredThe bizarre details of Bill Belichick's relationship with his 24-year-old girlfriendCall to Action: ☎️ Listener Line: 949-464-TBLS (8257) We want to hear from:Someone with herpes (seriously)A dermatologist (preferably with herpes)Anyone who can recommend a sunscreen that won't destroy your eyesConnect with us:Website: theballerlifestyle.comTwitter: @briancbecknerInstagram: @theballerlifestylepodcastSupport the Show: Want bonus content and to support the show? Become a patron at patreon.com/theballerlifestyleSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-baller-lifestyle-podcast/exclusive-content

Emile Donovan talks to Dr Delia Baskerville, an Honorary Research Associate at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington Faculty of Education and an expert in the area of truancy. 

Join Pamela as she shares educational news stories from around the U.S. and the World.Radio.NewHeightsEducation.orgInfo@NewHeightsEducation.orghttps://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-school-touchless-salad-bar-20220027.phpBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/new-heights-show-on-education--4114185/support.

Arizona's superintendent of public instruction says too many students are missing too much school. We'll hear what Tom Horne wants to do about that. Plus, looking at the world through the window of a Waffle House.

Occasionally, something so absurd occurs that one wonders what planet the idea originated on. Of all the home education issues I have witnessed, this one stands out as the most useless and illogical exercise in futility. I received a call from a lawyer with a group called the Home School Legal Defence Association or HSLDA. … Continue reading "Home Education Truancy"

Send JKO a Text Message JKO opens up about the emotional turmoil that made her miss last week's episode. She reflects on grief, motherhood, and faithfulness in hard times. If you're going through a difficult season, this episode is for you. You are seen. You are not alone. God is with you.  Nuggets of wisdom in this episode Faithfulness Matters. Even in pain, showing up has value. God honors consistency. You Are Seen. No matter how hard life gets, God sees you (El Roi) and cares. Prioritize What Truly Matters. Love, faith, and protecting your children outweigh everything else. Key scriptures: Ezekiel 44, Genesis 16 Join the Messy Can't Stop Her Sisterhood at https://www.facebook.com/groups/3204395256540448/If you would love to share your story on the #MessyCantStopHer podcast, click here to let me know. Thank you so much for listening. Music Credit: https://indiefy.me/wanted-carter

Torrey discusses truancy policy in Baltimore City.  We also react to President Biden's foreign policy claims and match them with reality. Trump is set to be sworn in next week, and we discuss the implications. BGE warns about increases in electric bills.

Join Lozano Smith Student attorneys Ruth Mendyk, Alexandra Carubis, and Josh Whiteside as they discuss developments from the most recent legislative session and evaluate the impacts on California students beginning January 1, 2025. Show Notes & References 2:03 – Prohibition of suspension for students seeking help with substance use (Assembly Bill (AB) 2711) 5:53 – Lawful possession of fentanyl antagonists and test strips (Senate Bill (SB) 997) 8:19 – Immunity for opioid antagonist administration (AB 2998) 9:34 – Health education and student instruction regarding fentanyl use (AB 2429) 13:14 – Financial literacy (AB 2927) 14:27 – Menstrual health education (AB 2229) (Client News Brief 46 - October 2024) 16:12 – Social sciences curriculum changes (AB 1821) 17:17 – Homework policy development (AB 2999) (Client News Brief 48 - November 2024) 21:54 – Truancy notification letter requirements (SB 691) (Client News Brief 45 - October 2024) 24:38 – Excused absences (SB 1138) (Client News Brief 45 - October 2024) 26:39 – Limits on student social media use at school (SB 1283) 28:32 – Cell phone bans on campus (AB 3216) (Client News Brief 40 - September 2024)   For more information on the topics discussed in this podcast, please visit our website at: www.lozanosmith.com/podcast.

The government's promised crackdown on truancy is creating anxiety among families who say their children cannot go to school. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports.

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The Associate Education Minister says the key to fixing truancy is banding agencies together. In Term 2 this year, one in 10 students was chronically absent - with more than 80,000 missing more than three weeks of the term. Since 2015, chronic absence has doubled in secondary schools and almost tripled in primary schools. David Seymour says his proposed solution ties in all the key players. "It has a role for everybody. Parents, critically, but also students and the school and the different Government agencies like the Attendance Service, Oranga Tamariki, police and so on." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Education Review Office says there's a chronic absence crisis. This Term 2, one in ten students were chronically absent. Chronic absence has doubled in secondary schools since 2015, and almost tripling in primary schools. By age 20, chronically absent students can cost the state three times more than a student who went to school. ERO Ruth Shinoda told Mike Hosking the education they're missing out on damages their life chances. She says less than half get NCEA level two, and by age 25 almost half are receiving a benefit rather than working. Shinoda told Hosking the contributing factors are long-standing. She says half of schools don't refer to attendance services because they're often not effective as they're overwhelmed, with some having 500 students to one worker. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Cynimatics will be joining Bill on Episode 744 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show. Cynimatics is a band from Pittsburgh PA that combines the unlikely genres of 3rd wave ska and late 2000s neon era pop punk. Equal parts “Turn The Radio Off” by Reel Big Fish, and “Nothing Personal” by All Time Low if you will. The band performed regionally in Pennsylvania and the surrounding areas from 2013-2020 opening for some notable pop punk acts of the time such as Yellowcard, Carousel Kings, and Freshman 15 - as well as nationally touring bands on more of the ska side of things like Survay Says, The Supervillains, and Ballyhoo! Always trying to bridge the gap between the two mostly unrelated genres, the band made many connections in the scene and is still releasing music to this day. Their most recent album “Truancy, Anti-Poetry, and Other Stories” produced by Paul Menotiades (Punchline, The Composure) is out now and available on all streaming services

A family court judge discusses Kentucky's new state truancy law, the Attorney General's office is launching a new office in Louisville, new affordable housing in Lexington, more than $18 million is going to several cities for infrastructure projects, and a Grammy-winning artist is donating her life's work to a Kentucky college.

   Slam the Gavel welcomes back Carmela Martinez to the podcast. Carmela was last on September 30th, 2023, Season 5, Episode 6. Carmela updated us with her current case on July 12th, 2024, in front of the Child Support Magistrate, to determine if the child support could be dropped. Carmela had to submit her financial affidavit, but in the past her ex never submitted one. Only on the day of the Child Support hearing did her attorney get his financial affidavit, where it stated that he makes $500,000.00 but is writing off $400,000.00. So in the eyes of the court she makes more than him working in retail at $20/per hour. Her youngest son had over 96 missing school days, the judge didn't bat an eye. Her child support was lowered to $800.00/per month but her vengeful ex-husband NOW wants Attorney Fees. Carmela is paying her rent on credit cards. The financial abuse continues.    "How are these children supposed to get on with their lives when a major role model has been taken out of their life and has been poisoned them against them?" Carmela asks.   Parental Alienation Anonymous has been life changing for Carmela and she is there to focus on herself and has learned through the program to love herself. "Still I stand," Carmela stated.To Reach Carmela Martinez:  carmelamartinez085@gmail.com******** Supportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)Maryann Petri: dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.comhttps://www.tiktok.com/@maryannpetriFacebook:  https://www.youtube.com/@slamthegavelpodcasthostmar5536Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guitarpeace/Pinterest: Slam The Gavel Podcast/@guitarpeaceLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryann-petri-62a46b1ab/  YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@slamthegavelpodcasthostmar5536  Twitter https://x.com/PetriMaryann*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.Support the showSupportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)http://www.dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com/

Joel Gilbert is back on The Truth Central as he exposes Kamala Harris' abuse of power as California Attorney General focusing on the case of single black mother Cheree Peoples, who Harris jailed because her daughter -- who was stricken with anemia and extremely sick -- did not attend school.  This was a result of Harris' extreme and politically ambitious Truancy prosecution strategy where she cam after parents of kids who did not go to their respective. educational institutions. Despite the fact her daughter was ill and doctors' notes excused her from going to school, Harris and her AG office came down hard on Ms. Peoples,  causing turmoil in the caring mom's and her daughter's lives. Harris, in the meantime, patted herself on the back over these prosecutions and the policy.Gilbert goes in-depth on what happened to Ms. Peoples as well as how and why Harris came after her, ignoring the true facts of her case in order to advance herself in his new documentary:  ARRESTED BY KAMALA - A BLACK MOTHER'S STORY. You can find the trailer and accompanying rap song on the documentary's official website:  https://www.arrestedbykamala.com/Joel Gilbert will soon be back on The Truth Central to discuss another new documentary about Al Gore's money-grab climate alarmism:  The Climate According to AI Al Gore:  https://www.climatealgore.com/If you like what we are doing, please support our Sponsors:Get RX Meds Now: https://www.getrxmedsnow.comMyVitalC https://www.thetruthcentral.com/myvitalc-ess60-in-organic-olive-oil/Swiss America: https://www.swissamerica.com/offer/CorsiRMP.phpGet Dr. Corsi's new book, The Assassination of President John F. Kennedy: The Final Analysis: Forensic Analysis of the JFK Autopsy X-Rays Proves Two Headshots from the Right Front and One from the Rear, here: https://www.amazon.com/Assassination-President-John-Kennedy-Headshots/dp/B0CXLN1PX1/ref=sr_1_1?crid=20W8UDU55IGJJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ymVX8y9V--_ztRoswluApKEN-WlqxoqrowcQP34CE3HdXRudvQJnTLmYKMMfv0gMYwaTTk_Ne3ssid8YroEAFg.e8i1TLonh9QRzDTIJSmDqJHrmMTVKBhCL7iTARroSzQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=jerome+r.+corsi+%2B+jfk&qid=1710126183&sprefix=%2Caps%2C275&sr=8-1Join Dr. Jerome Corsi on Substack: https://jeromecorsiphd.substack.com/Visit The Truth Central website: https://www.thetruthcentral.comGet your FREE copy of Dr. Corsi's new book with Swiss America CEO Dean Heskin, How the Coming Global Crash Will Create a Historic Gold Rush by calling: 800-519-6268Follow Dr. Jerome Corsi on X: @corsijerome1Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-truth-central-with-dr-jerome-corsi--5810661/support.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday signed a bill into law that reverses measures supported by Vice President Kamala Harris that prosecuted parents for truancy.  September 30th 2024   ---  Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Ray Appleton Show' on all platforms:   ---    'The Ray Appleton Show' is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts.    ---  'The Ray Appleton Show'   Weekdays 11 AM -2 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 KMJ    | Website  | Facebook | Podcast |   -  Everything KMJ   KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government has finally delivered on a long talked about policy, a major crackdown on truancy in schools.  Associate Education Minister David Seymour announced a three part ‘STAR' plan, to be put in place by the beginning of the 2026 school year. There are various consequences for students absent between five and 10 days, but for students absent for 15 days, parents may be fined and prosecuted.  Many schools and teachers have taken issue with the policy, saying everyone wants their child at school, but the root of the issue can often be much deeper.  For their weekly catch up Producer Evie spoke to the ACT Party's Simon Court about the crackdown, and why the government believes it will be effective.  They also talk about public submissions on the oil and gas ban reversal bill, which are open for only four business days, considerably shorter than submission time for most bills.  

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 27th of September, David Seymour has plans to prosecute parents who take their kids out of school too much and limit the number of teacher-only days.    In a world first exclusive since signing his contract, Liam Lawson joined the show as a newly minted official F1 driver.  Mike got the shock of the week when David Walliams popped into the studio for a surprise interview - and Kate played her role perfectly.  Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Associate Education Minister says the Government, schools, parents and students all have a part to play in attendance. The Government's instructing schools to have Stepped Attendance Response plans by 2026. It comes as students around the country ditch school for the School Strike for Climate today. Associate Minister David Seymour told Mike Hosking schools should mark that as an unjustified absence. He says for people to keep their living standards and emit less, we need a lot of science, and school's a good place to learn that. Schools have also been instructed not to take teacher-only days in term time, unless authorised by the Minister. Seymour told Hosking the Government has a role in introducing more prosecutions and support for schools. He says the point of the STAR system is it sets out that the schools have a role - and they need to take that seriously. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parents could be prosecuted if their children ditch school too often. It's part of new measures laid out by Associate Education Minister David Seymour to crackdown on truancy. Part of that is putting a stop to teacher-only days during the school term. However, teachers and principals say it goes too far, Felix Walton has reports.

The government has announced a second phase of its crackdown on truancy. Remuera Intermediate school principal Kyle Brewerton and Papatoetoe High School principal Vaughan spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

That's quite the crackdown on truancy from David Seymour today - don't expect this to go down well with the teacher unions. So the first thing David Seymour's announced is that he's coming for the parents. He's bringing in the possibility of enforcing fines on parents who don't send their kids to school. Now, it's 100 percent that the excuse-makers of this country are gonna have a problem with this because it's picking on the vulnerable, etc. Let me tell you something - school is compulsory in New Zealand. If it's compulsory and you don't do it, you will get punished. A fine is the punishment, that's how compulsion works. There's no point in having it be compulsory if you aren't prepared to punish someone for the compulsory thing not happening. And the fine thing is not new, they already exist on the books. Parents can be fined up to $3000 if they're recidivist offenders, it's just that the fine is not enforced. The second thing he's doing is scrapping teacher-only days during term times. Schools now have to hold teacher-only days in term breaks. 100 percent the teacher unions will complain about this, but again - this is not new. According to David Seymour's office, the law already states that teacher-only days should only be held during school breaks. And if they have to be held during term time, it must be only with the permission of the Ministry of Education - but it's got a bit loose. So, all David Seymour is doing here is reminding us all what the existing rules already are and getting us to follow them. And the fact that that is quite a big crack down - I think that tells you how loose we've gotten with respecting education. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's harsh criticism of Associate Education Minister David Seymour's push for prosecution of parents of continued truants. Seymour says parents could be fined in the most extreme cases as part of Government requirements for Stepped Attendance Response plans in schools by 2026. He's also insisting term-time teacher-only days need authorisation from the Education Minister. Northland Principal Pat Newman says this is a completely political move. "The cold, hard reality is that it's been tried, it's been on the books, it hasn't worked. That's why it's not used." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (09/18/2024): 3:05pm- On Tuesday night, Donald Trump participated in a town hall event hosted by Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders—speaking before a massive crowd of thousands at Dort Financial Center arena in Flint, Michigan. It was the former president's first event since the assassination attempt on him Sunday afternoon. 3:15pm- According to internal polling, members of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters heavily favor Donald Trump over Kamala Harris—58% to 36%. On Wednesday, union leadership announced they would not be endorsing either candidate. It's the first time the International Brotherhood of Teamsters has opted out of endorsing a presidential candidate since 1996. In 2020, they supported Joe Biden—and have historically endorsed Democrats. 3:20pm- While speaking in Flint, Michigan on Tuesday night, Donald Trump vowed to bring automotive manufacturing back to the United States. During the event, one Michigan automaker hilariously told the former president he had been to a Trump rally before and that he didn't leave early, and no one fell asleep—refuting baseless claims made by Kamala Harris during last week's debate. 3:30pm- Doug Collins—Former U.S. Congressman and Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee—joins The Rich Zeoli Show and reacts to news that the International Brotherhood of Teamsters will refuse to endorse a presidential candidate. Plus, Collins says he doesn't trust Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to protect the U.S. Southern border or former president Donald Trump—particularly after two assassination attempts in roughly two months. He notes that the Biden Administration should have fired Mayorkas long ago. Collins now serves as a Senior Advisor for the America First Policy Institute (AFPI). You can learn more about AFPI here: https://americafirstpolicy.com/about 3:50pm- Brand New Polling Data: One new poll from Gallup indicates Donald Trump has an advantage over Kamala Harris in favorability—46% to 44%. He also has an edge on favorability with Independent voters specifically, 44% to 34%. However, a new Quinnipiac poll shows Harris is beating Trump 51% to 46% in Pennsylvania—though, it seems to be an outlier. 4:05pm- Fed Cuts Interest Rates by Half a Percentage Point. Nick Timiraos of The Wall Street Journal writes: “The Federal Reserve voted to lower interest rates by a half percentage point, opting for a bolder start in making its first reduction since 2020. The long-anticipated pivot followed an all-out fight against inflation the central bank launched two years ago. Eleven of 12 Fed voters backed the cut, which will bring the benchmark federal-funds rate to a range between 4.75% and 5%. Quarterly projections released Wednesday showed a narrow majority of officials penciled in cuts that would lower rates by at least a quarter point each at meetings in November and December.” You can read the full article here: https://www.wsj.com/economy/central-banking/fed-cuts-rates-by-half-percentage-point-03566d82 4:20pm- While speaking to the press after announcing a 0.50% interest rate cut, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said: “The U.S. economy is in a good place and our decision today is designed to keep it there.” Though, he stopped short of saying the Fed was ready to declare victory over inflation. 4:30pm- Dr. EJ Antoni—Research Fellow in The Heritage Foundation's Grover M. Hermann Center for the Federal Budget—joins The Rich Zeoli Show and reacts to the Federal Reserve slashing interest rates right before the presidential election. Was it done for political reasons? And will it have an impact on the 2024 election? 4:40pm- The ladies of The View have suggested Brittany Mahomes is racist for expressing support for Donald Trump. Plus, on CSPAN's Washington Journal a viewer named Willie, from Louisiana, outlandishly advocated for assassinating Donald Trump. 4:45pm- Linda Kerns—Attorney & Election Integr ...

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On this week's episode of 'The Saturday Show with Jonathan Capehart': It's decision time. Vice President Harris has secured the Democratic presidential nomination and is spending this weekend interviewing potential running mates. Meanwhile Donald Trump is trying to claw back some momentum with a rally in Atlanta, as he continues to trash her intelligence. Good luck with that. Veteran political advisor Valerie Jarrett joins me with insight on Harris's VP choices, and the role of race and gender in this election. Plus, I have something to say about Trump's racist ramble at the NABJ convention where he said Kamala Harris "turned Black." Then, I'll discuss all this nonsense with Charles Coleman Jr., Danyel Smith, former Sen. Doug Jones and Tara Setmayer. Lastly, did Kamala Harris really put the parents of kids who missed school in jail? No! I'll set the record straight on what she did as San Francisco DA. All that and more on “The Saturday Show with Jonathan Capehart.” 

The Republican-proposed "Project 2025" plan calls for replacing over fifty thousand civil servants with political appointees. While presidential candidate Donald Trump has tried to distance himself from it, many believe he'll enact much of the plan if elected. Maryland Congressman Jamie Raskin joined the show to discuss the impact Project 2025 could have on the local workforce. Plus, local lawmakers are debating whether President Biden should step aside. We asked Rep. Raskin to weigh in.Last month, Alexandria voters chose Alyia Gaskins as their Democratic mayoral candidate. If elected in the fall, she will be the first Black woman to serve as the city's mayor. Gaskins got behind the mic to talk about her top agenda items should she win in November.The D.C. Council passed emergency truancy legislation at its last meeting before the summer recess on Tuesday. The measure aims to lower truancy rates at District high schools by sending frequently absent teens to social service programs instead of court. Ward 2 D.C. Councilmember Brooke Pinto explained how the new program will work and what comes next. Plus, why have carjackings dropped by nearly 50%?Become a member of WAMU: wamu.org/donateSend us questions and comments for guests: kojo@wamu.orgFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/wamu885Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/thepoliticshour

Jonny Reinhardt talks with Berrien RESA Superintendent Eric Hoppstock as well as Michelle Anderson about Truancy in Berrien County. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Dana Farber Cancer Institute, affiliated with the Harvard Medical School, has been accused of publishing studies that contain data manipulation. STAT's Angus Chen tells us more. And, more than three months after the start of the war, the question remains: what is next for Gaza? Khaled Elgindy, senior fellow and director of the program on Palestine and Palestinian-Israeli Affairs at the Middle East Institute, shares some perspective. Then, in some states a child's truancy results in parents — often single mothers — being prosecuted and jailed. Johns Hopkins University School of Education professor Robert Balfanz talks about the criminalization of absenteeism and the consequences for students and parents.

Today our guest is Sharon Bradley, School District Administrator who supports Character, Attendance, and Restorative Practices & Founder and Principal Consultant at RestorativeFlo Educational Solutions. We talk with Sharon about how about 80% Restorative Practices are dedicated to building a strong community and relationships, not just resolving conflicts. She shares that it's not only about addressing issues but creating a supportive atmosphere for everyone. Sharon also emphasizes the crucial role of 'voice' in shaping our school culture, and the importance of ensuring everyone feels heard and valued. Learn More About CharacterStrong:  Visit the CharacterStrong Website Access Curriculum Samples Attend a live product preview   Sharon Bradley serves as Director of Family and Social Services for a Dallas-area school district where she has helped shape the district's approach to social and emotional development and truancy prevention for all students. Throughout her 23 years in education, she has served as director, alternative high school principal, assistant principal, dropout prevention program coordinator, general education teacher, and special education teacher. In her current role, she supports programs such as: Truancy prevention, Social Emotional Learning, Restorative Practices, Parent Education and Engagement. Sharon Bradley has recently been recognized by Education-First "SEL in Action" and D CEO Magazine for her innovative efforts of leveraging SEL to help decrease chronic absenteeism. Sharon is the author of the reference guide "Chronic Absenteeism: Prevention and Intervention Strategies for Schools, Families and Communities". She is a graduate of Mississippi State University where she earned her bachelor's degree in Special Education; and her master's degree in Educational Administration from Prairie View A & M University.