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At least 1.2 million Americans have died from COVID-19; thousands of them just since January. As the nation marks five years since the pandemic-causing virus appeared in this country, we'll look at how Native Americans have recovered — and how they haven't. Businesses closed down or have yet to regain their pre-pandemic levels, school enrollment remains weakened, and trust in medical science — something Native Americans already lacked — is diminished. We'll examine what we learned from the unprecedented public health emergency five years later. GUESTS Gwendena Lee-Gatewood (White Mountain Apache), former chairwoman of the White Mountain Apache Tribe Dr. Rebecca St. Germaine (Lac Courte Oreilles), director of tribal health care administration at St. Germaine Data Innovations Jonathan Nez (Diné), former Navajo Nation President Lavinia Cody (Diné), certified school Diné counselor

At least 1.2 million Americans have died from COVID-19; thousands of them just since January. As the nation marks five years since the pandemic-causing virus appeared in this country, we'll look at how Native Americans have recovered — and how they haven't. Businesses closed down or have yet to regain their pre-pandemic levels, school enrollment remains weakened, and trust in medical science — something Native Americans already lacked — is diminished. We'll examine what we learned from the unprecedented public health emergency five years later. GUESTS Gwendena Lee-Gatewood (White Mountain Apache), former chairwoman of the White Mountain Apache Tribe Dr. Rebecca St. Germaine (Lac Courte Oreilles), director of tribal health care administration at St. Germaine Data Innovations Jonathan Nez (Diné), former Navajo Nation President Lavinia Cody (Diné), certified school Diné counselor

School vouchers are a hot topic in Texas, but what do they really mean for our public schools—especially HPISD? In this episode of The Bubble Lounge, we sit down with HPISD School Board President Mary Jane Bonfield and Trustee Blythe Koch to break it all down.We'll discuss the potential impact of vouchers on our district, what parents need to know, and how HPISD is advocating for our students in the current legislative session. Plus, we'll cover other key issues affecting our schools.

On Tuesday, Feb. 11, high school and middle school students will participate in the annual Youth Voices Speak Out event to educate kids and parents about mental health resources in the community. Students can submit songs, videos, essays, or posters that focus on mental health challenges. Cash prizes will be awarded to the best entries. Submissions are due Feb. 7. The event will take place at 6:00 p.m. in the Grand County High School auditorium. - Show Notes - • Youth Voices Speak Out https://www.grandschools.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1653110&type=d&pREC_ID=2548789

This year, the Grand County School District started a program called the Student Career Success Center to help boost historically low graduation rates. The program is intended to help students earn enough credits to graduate by offering a flexible, online schedule that allows students to work while still attending high school. The program director says it will have helped at least 6 students graduate who otherwise would not have received a diploma. - Show Notes - https://gchs.grandschools.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=4251335&type=d&pREC_ID=2517314

Todd Wolfson is the Boys' Basketball Head Coach at St. Francis High School in California. In this episode, Mike, Jason, and Todd discuss the positives, negatives and potential solutions to improve AAU Basketball for the betterment of the game.If you have a chance to leave us a 5 star rating and review on your favorite podcast app we would really appreciate it. Tell your friends in the coaching community about the show and make sure you're subscribed so you never miss an episode. Check out hoopheadspod.com where you can listen to every episode we've ever recorded and find out more about what drives our show. You can also sign up to receive our weekly newsletter to gain even more access to great content from our guests.If you're looking to improve your coaching please consider joining the Hoop Heads Mentorship Program. We believe that having a mentor is the best way to maximize your potential and become a transformational coach. By matching you up with one of our experienced mentors you'll develop a one on one relationship that will help your coaching, your team, your program, and your mindset. The Hoop Heads Mentorship Program delivers mentoring services to basketball coaches at all levels through our team of experienced Head Coaches. Find out more at hoopheadspod.com or shoot me an email directly mike@hoopheadspod.comGet ready to take some notes as you listen to this special AAU episode with Todd Wolfson from St. Francis High School in the state of California.Website – https://www.sfhs.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=392005&type=dEmail - coachwolfson@gmail.comTwitter/X - @CoachWolfsonVisit our Sponsors!Dr. Dish BasketballOur friends at Dr. Dish Basketball are here to help you transform your team's training efforts this summer with exclusive offers of up to $4,000 OFF their Rebel+, All-Star+, and CT+ shooting machines. Unsure about budget? Dr. Dish offers schools-only financing to make getting new equipment easier than ever. Fast Model SportsFastModel Sports has the most compelling and intuitive basketball software out there! In addition to a great product, they also provide basketball coaching content and resources through their blog and playbank, which features over 8,000 free plays and drills from their online coaching community. For access to these plays and more information, visit fastmodelsports.com or follow them on Twitter @FastModel. Use Promo code HHP15 to save 15%GameChangerIntroducing GameChanger, a free app that provides you with data to make strategic coaching decisions and to deliver memorable moments to your team and its fans. Engage your players, empower your coaching...

The Moneywise Radio Show and Podcast Friday, April 19th BE MONEYWISE. Moneywise Wealth Management I "The Moneywise Guys" podcast call: 661-847-1000 text in anytime: 661-396-1000 website: www.MoneywiseGuys.com facebook: Moneywise_Wealth_Management instagram: MoneywiseWealthManagement Guest: Angel Cottrell, Program Manager at Kern High School District, Entrepreneurship Educator, Executive Coach, & Strategic Consultant  websites: ROC & CTEC Entrepreneurship Resource Centers)  https://www.apolloconsultancygroup.com/ https://erc.kernhigh.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1953760&type=u&pREC_ID=2283547

The Fort Yukon (Alaska) Lady Eagles capped off a winning streak to capture the first state championship in the school's history. Their coach said it's like “winning the Super Bowl”.  The Navajo Prep (New Mexico) boys team, also the Eagles, won their first state championship, joined by a championship win by the school's girls team. It's basketball tournament time and we're talking free throws, three-pointers, and trophies. GUESTS Josh Cadzow (Gwich'in), Fort Yukon Lady Eagles basketball head coach L.A. Williams (Diné), sportscaster and radio talent Dominic Tiger-Cortes (citizen of the Muscogee Creek Nation), basketball trainer for 7G Ann Gardner, Cherokee Lady Braves head coach

Black History Month rolls on with a local DC story. Black history is American history but it's also, and perhaps especially, DC history, as so much of our nation's capital was built by free and enslaved African Americans.    Join Becca and Rebecca as we discuss Benjamin Banneker, astronomer, surveyor, and "correspondent" of Thomas Jefferson. Hear the truth behind the myths, why there are so many myths about him, and how very important Banneker is to the history of DC and legacy of abolitionism.   Comments or Questions? Or have an idea for future episodes - #pitchtothepod? Email us tourguidetellall@gmail.com Support Tour Guide Tell All: • Want to send a one off donation to support the podcast team? We have a venmo @tourguide-tellall • Check out our STORE for Tour Guide Tell All podcast paraphernalia from tote bags to stickers - https://tour-guide-tell-all.myshopify.com/ • Become a Patron for bonus episodes and early release: https://www.patreon.com/tourguidetellall   If you are looking for more information, we found these resources to be helpful:   Banneker for kids: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=BO0uciH8pik White House Historical Association: https://www.whitehousehistory.org/benjamin-banneker Friends of Benjamin Banneker: https://friendsofbenjaminbanneker.com/history/benjamin-banneker-2/ High school in the District of Columbia named for him: https://www.benjaminbanneker.org/m/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=261778&type=d   You're Listening To: Rebecca Fachner and Rebecca Grawl The Person Responsible for it Sounding Good: Dan King Technical & Admin Work Done During Toddler Naptime: Canden Arciniega  Intro/Outro Music: Well-Seasoned from Audio Hero

Wythe chats with NYC educator Vicki Sando about her years of research into green roofs—especially those on schools—and her creation of the illustrated book What is a Green Roof? Vicki created the book to help kids and adults understand the benefits of green roofs, including to urban farmers. We talk about her own work to green the roof of one school in New York, how green roofs help kids learn across subjects, and how some of our favorite green roofs function. This is an excellent introduction to the topic for all listeners, young and young-at-heart! Here are links to resources that Vicki mentions during the episode:• www.educationalgreenroofs.org• www.greenroofsnyc.com• www.grownyc.org• www.cretf.org• www.kidsfightclimatechange.org• www.ps41.org/m/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=357954&type=dHeritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Fields by becoming a member!Fields is Powered by Simplecast.

This one got off the rails quickly... we had Christina Flach, the CEO of Pretty Girl Makeup on to chat about her company, working with Hollywood's best and brightest stars, and handjobs(?). She tells the tales of doing celebrity makeup, working with some of the highest-end fashion brands, and her time spent giving back to foundations and causes she believes in. Please look below for more information on what Christina is involved in and how you can help. We loved chatting with her and we hope you love listening.Give if you can:Sepsis Alliance: https://www.sepsis.org/get-involved/ways-to-give/Northern Light School: https://www.northernlightschool.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1818128&type=d&pREC_ID=2337540Twitters:@IfAnyoneCares_@RileyJamesIAC@PrettyGirlMkupInstagrams:@RileyJamesIAC@ChristinaFlachMakeupIAC x Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/isd6udf2ge8jixu9jmdvy7g22?si=lbVsX8nGR4GDU8S76ZjAXA&nd=1 Art: Spencer Ware (@spencerwarecreative)Music: All Good Folks and IAC Productions Music from Upbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/summertime-jamLicense code: I2TIWBIRPGF4Z3VY

Coach Hollars is in his second year of teaching strength training at Commerce High School. Coach Hollars has been coaching for 32 years and has extensive experience with working with student athletes in the weight room. He has worked with athletes in a variety of sports and stresses proper lifting technique to build power and explosion. Coach Hollars has developed student athletes at both the high school collegiate levels. He is the head football coach here at CHS. Source: https://chs.commercecityschools.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1790175&type=u&pREC_ID=2268424 Thank you for listening!

(Please Note: I am no longer on social media of any kind. If you feel this is an important story, please share it with the community via your social media.)As the Estes Park Community moves forward from the mid-term elections, the Colorado Switchblade begins to look into three separate issues that will have wide-ranging effects on our community. In today's podcast, I introduce these issues and begin digging into concerns, including an email circulating in our community sent to the stakeholders in our School District and local media regarding the upcoming decision to allow a right-wing Christian-based charter school into our community and in part funded by taxpayer funds that would otherwise go to our school district. Here is the concerned email sent to community stakeholders over the weekend unedited in its entirety:To:Ms. Stacy Ferree, President, Estes Park School District R3 Board of EducationMs. Ava Kendal, Vice President, Estes Park School District R3 Board of EducationMr. John Davis, Treasurer/Secretary, Estes Park School District R3 Board of EducationMr. Eric Adams, Director, Estes Park School District R3 Board of EducationMr. Jason Cushner, Director, Estes Park School District R3 Board of EducationCc:Ms. Rube Bode, Superintendent, Estes Park School District R-3Ms. Heather Gooch, Assistant to BOE and Superintendent Ms. Bev Bachman, Chair, District Advisory Accountability CommitteeMs. Wendy Rigby, Estes Park Trail-GazetteMs. Kris Hazelton, Estes Park News Mr. Jason VanTatenhove, Colorado Switchblade  Ms. Anne Delaney, Greeley TribuneMr. Will Costello, Loveland Reporter-Herald   Dear Board Members,Thank you for your service to the Estes Park School District.I realize that you will soon have before you a decision regarding the application for a branch of the Loveland Classical School (LCS) charter school here in the Estes Valley (known as ‘LCS-EV').  As a citizen of the district and a firm advocate for public education I am writing to you to express some concerns I have regarding this application and why it should not be granted. I have read the application and information available on the LCS website (such as the Student and Guardian Handbook) in detail, and some of the information raises concerns as to whether LCS is truly a public school with a culture open and accepting of everyone, or is it a private school culture focused on a select few of like-minded people?As you make this very important decision, I encourage you to analyze the following issues.·        Concern for the governance and location of LCS-EVo   Governance: Per the LCS-EV application, LCS-EV will be governed by the appointed – not elected – LCS Board of Directors. This may be standard practice in a private school – but not in a public school. This board is based in Loveland – not Estes Park. Where is the accountability to Estes Park and the tax-paying public?(LCS-EV application, page 58) o   Location: Per the LCS-EV application, LCS-EV is proposed to be housed at Cornerstone Church of the Estes Valley. If that location does not work out, 2 other Estes Park churches have said they would provide space. Cornerstone Church will receive $50,000 for improvements and $15,000 per year. How can LCS-EV, a public school, funded by public tax dollars, reside within a church, and yet claim this will have no influence? (LCS EV Application pages 82 and 83)o   Furthermore, the pastor of Cornerstone Church of Estes Valley is on the Board of LCS. This clearly presents a conflict of interest. https://www.lovelandclassical.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=501968&type=d&termREC_ID=&pREC_ID=staffhttps://www.ccestes.com/abouto   On November 14, 2021, leaders of LCS, along with several other Front Range Religious and Charter schools, published an ad in the Fort Collins and Loveland papers expressing opposition to county health orders (which reflected those of the Academy of Pediatrics) regarding the Covid pandemic.  https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=4440398442664456&set=pb.100063708206177.-2207520000o   Per the LCS-EV application, if LCS-EV fails to meet the predicted number of students, it will fall short of its revenue goals and in turn, it will use LCS ‘Reserves' as required. As I'm sure you are aware, LCS Reserves are from the Thomas School District (TSD). Any formal statement from TSD regarding this must be made public; both communities deserve to be informed.▪        The predicted number of students for LCS-EV is 12 per grade level (grades 1 – 8) for the first year, 2 additional students per grade level the following year, and 1 additional student per grade level for all subsequent years.▪        The LCS-EV application states that they have an ‘intent to enroll' 62 students, however, 20 of those are listed in grades 7 and above – so they will not be eligible when LCS-EV opens. Likewise, the number of ‘intent to enroll' students K-6 is considerably less than (by 50%) the 12 per grade level (just looking at K-6) required in year 1 to be self-sustaining.(LCS-EV application pages 13 and 79)·        Socio-Economic status of students. Will certain requirements/aspects of LCS-EV make it difficult for students of low-income families to enroll in LCS-EV?o   The application states that transportation will not be provided for LCS-EV students. This immediately limits many families from even considering LCS as an option.(LCS EV Application page 83)o   The application does not commit to providing food service. While it discusses some options, not having a firm plan that will ensure its students have access to free meals also eliminates many families.(LCS EV Application pages 83 and 84)o   LVS provides a Dress Code Catalog as a guide for purchasing school-sanctioned clothing. Most of the recommended stores are financially out of reach for low-income families. https://www.lovelandclassical.org/ourpages/auto/2021/9/7/43188581/LCS_Dress_Code_Catalog.pdf?rnd=1631008009000o   There is a $75 per student fee to attend LCS-EV.(LCS EV Application page 80)·        Students being accepted for their authentic selves.o   The dress code for LCS as available on their website as well as in the LCS-EV application makes it clear that a student is to conform to the school's view of what is appropriate (including on a gender basis) and therefore, a student may not be permitted to attend school as their true authentic self, even if a parent is supportive of such choices. And while I agree that a level of dress code is necessary in a public-school setting, the LCS dress code is completely out of date for today's public schools. Furthermore, it is up to the administration to determine the implementation of words such as ‘conservative', ‘wholesome', ‘modestly', and ‘traditional'.  (LCS EV Application pages 44 and 45)https://www.lovelandclassical.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=501965&type=dhttps://www.lovelandclassical.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=501968&type=d&termREC_ID=&pREC_ID=968022Examples include:▪        Students are to have a conservative appearance, choosing clothing that fits properly and modestly, and adheres to the wholesome, conservative image stated in the dress code purpose. Board stated Dress Code Purpose: Students, faculty, volunteers, and staff are expected to have a conservative appearance, projecting a wholesome and traditional image at all times.▪        Jewelry/Earrings: Please note that the application and the LCS online dress code for elementary students are not the same. Regarding jewelry, the application states “non-distracting” but the on-line LCS dress code states that only girls are permitted to wear earrings.  Why the discrepancy and why the gender discrimination?▪        Non-ear piercings are not allowed at any grade level at LCS. These types of piercings, such as a small nose ring, are very common today, are only done with parental permission, and allow a student to express their individuality.▪        Only natural hair color and ‘traditional' hairstyles are permitted. As above with non-ear piercings, a student (with their parent's permission) should be allowed to express their individuality with their own hair. Likewise, who makes the judgment on what is ‘traditional'?·        Limited authentic education for certain topics (censorship?)I think we can all acknowledge that we live in a challenging time in terms of certain issues and if and how they should be taught or discussed within our schools – especially public schools. However, the policies of LCS raise the question of whether students will even be allowed to discuss certain topics. If topics are not addressed openly, honestly, and unbiasedly, students are therefore in an environment of censorship and limited exposure to real-world situations. Examples include:o   Controversial Topics. The LCS policy on Controversial Topics is a perfect example of the above. Controversial issues are defined as contemporary problems, subjects, or questions of a political or social nature where there are differences of opinion and passions run high. Controversial issues will only be explored when arising from some part of the curriculum (grades 6-12). When these subjects come up, teachers will present an impartial view of both sides without proselytizing. Contemporary controversial issues will not be discussed in the elementary school even if part of the Core Knowledge sequence, without Site Principal approval.https://www.lovelandclassical.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=501968&type=d&termREC_ID=&pREC_ID=968022o   Evolution. LCS wants to avoid the topic of evolution. The LCS policy on the teaching (or lack thereof) of evolution will limit LCS students in learning basic science principles. Much of modern biology rests on the theory of evolution. The Core Knowledge sequence introduces the theory of evolution in the 7th grade. LCS will adhere to the Core Knowledge sequence. The theory of evolution in relation to human origins will not be taught at this time. In the high school biology class the evolutionary theories of human development will be canvassed. The teaching of evolution is not intended to exclude other theories of human origins and development, such as Creation. Nevertheless, we will not teach these theories but refer students back to their parents.https://www.lovelandclassical.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=501968&type=d&termREC_ID=&pREC_ID=968022o   Human sexuality. The LCS policy states:LCS does not include within its curriculum “human sexuality instruction” as defined in C.R.S. § 22-1-128. https://www.lovelandclassical.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=501968&type=d&termREC_ID=&pREC_ID=968022Information regarding this Colorado Education Statute can be found at:https://www.cde.state.co.us/cohealth/policiesandguidelines-health andhttps://codes.findlaw.com/co/title-22-education/co-rev-st-sect-22-1-128.htmlC.R.S. § 22-1-128 begins by stating:Colorado youth have a right to receive medically and scientifically accurate information to empower them to make informed decisions that promote their individual physical and mental health and well-being.Why does LCS not believe in providing this information to their students?·        Supporters of LCS-EV. On October 27, 2022, the Estes Park Trail-Gazette published several names of supporters of LCS-EV. https://www.eptrail.com/2022/10/27/group-supports-charter-school-in-estes-park/Some concerns and perceptions of conflict of interest among this group include:o   Several are current or former pastoral staff of churches – which again – leads to the perception of conflict of interest and whether LCS-EV is a truly public school or has characteristics of a private religious school.o   There are 2 supporters on the TG list (Jay Jacobsmeyer and Eunice Docter) that donated a total of $6400 to the campaigns of 2 school board members in 2021. https://tracer.sos.colorado.gov/PublicSite/Search.aspxo   I am personally aware that many on the TG list of supporters do not have school-age children. As you have access to enrollment data, I would encourage you to analyze how many people on the list actually have school-age children.·        LCS Reviews / Student attritiono   As I am sure you are aware, LCS has received several one-star reviews on “GreatSchools.org” where parents have withdrawn their children from LCS.https://www.greatschools.org/colorado/loveland/4273-Loveland-Classical-School/reviews/o   While these reviews are anecdotal, as you do your own analysis and investigation, I encourage you to understand how many students have enrolled and then unenrolled in LCS and then make the information available to the community.o   One 1-star review stated:“Horrible school. Very narrow-minded school, no diversity. They push students out who don't fit their exact want.”o   One 5-star review raises red flags of a different sort: “If you want a private education for your kids without having to pay for it, this is your school.”Thank you for taking the time to read through these concerns. You were all elected by the Estes Valley community to do everything in your power to support and promote the Estes Park School District and the children of our community. Please do not let the desires of a limited group of people impact the incredible work that you and the school district administrators and staff are doing to accomplish your goals.Sincerely,Peggy MauermanAllenspark  Also, in today's episode, I speak about a mailer that will start to hit residents' mailboxes today sent out by the Estes Valley Fire Prevention District, asking for community input. A press release below discusses the request for public input and the link to participate in the survey. The Community update goes over all of this on the EVFPD's website. Here is a link to the internal survey they conducted on the same issues: Today, I just introduce the topic briefly but I plan to have Chief Wolf on for a few conversations starting later this week regarding the reality of our communities fire protect moving forward. I also briefly discuss a community conversation on the topic of local journalism I will be a part of at the Fort Collins Public Library this coming Wednesday evening.According to a piece by The Coloradan's, Editor, Eric Larsen: From 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 16, Northern Colorado Deliberative Journalism Project partner Poudre River Public Library District will host its next edition of The Scoop community conversation series, focusing on the future of journalism in Northern Colorado and beyond.The event will be held at the Old Town Library, 201 Peterson St. in Fort Collins. It is free for the public to attend, but registration is encouraged at www.poudrelibraries.org/events.The community discussion and mediated debate will focus not just on the Coloradoan, a Deliberative Journalism Project partner, but how area residents find trustworthy, fact-based news today and how that will change in the future…According a recent mapping project conducted by the nonprofit Colorado Media Project, there are 25 identified providers of news in Larimer County across television, radio, digital and print media. They range from niche magazines like Craft Beer and Brewing to "legacy media" newspapers like the Coloradoan, Loveland Reporter-Herald and Estes Park Trail-Gazette. They include community organizations like Fort Collins Public Media and one-man online sites like Jason Van Tatenhove's Colorado Switchblade.Today's post is sponsored by: Get full access to The Colorado Switchblade at www.coloradoswitchblade.com/subscribe

Nutrition advocates say the nationwide ‘free meals for all' program helped address food insecurity and childhood hunger for millions during the first two years of the pandemic. But that's going away this school year. Now families who are above certain federal income thresholds will once again have to pay for their children's lunches. And experts say that can be tricky in Moab, where these income thresholds don't necessarily reflect the cost of living here. Plus, ancient human footprints were recently discovered in the Great Salt Lake Desert by two archaeologists on their way to an excavation site. // Show Notes: // Photo: Margaret L Hopkin Middle School. As students return to school this week, nutrition advocates worry that the expiration of the ‘free meals for all' program will leave some families falling through the cracks – making too much money to qualify for free and reduced lunch, but not enough to comfortably afford the meals. // Grand County School District Meal info Sheet https://www.grandschools.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1653097&type=d&pREC_ID=1798917 // Need Help Applying for Free/Reduced Lunch? Call Alysha Packard at 435-259-2757 // UPR: Twelve-thousand-year-old footprints were discovered in the Great Salt Lake Desert https://www.upr.org/utah-news/2022-08-16/twelve-thousand-year-old-footprints-were-discovered-in-the-great-salt-lake-desert

Welcome back to another episode of Smoke Screen Podcast. It's June 10th, so you know the vibes higher than they've ever been. Today we discuss "Traps". We all have them, but do we acknowledge them?

SHOW NOTES Bruce Lovesmith shares his love of people, history, cultures, and Jesus on this week's episode of Now I See. SHOW QUOTES It's always what life is, it's always what history is, it's always what any job is; the greatness of everything is bound in the greatness of people. We get into processes, paradigms, programs, and how we can do things better and better. But the core is people, how we motivate people, how we listen to people, and how we encourage them. I want to do my best to encourage people. I just started watching nice people, godly people, good people and imitating them. I'm just going to do it until it becomes a part of me. My mother was a teacher. I told myself, ‘When I grow up, one thing I'm never ever going to be is a teacher,' and that's exactly what I am today. Be careful what you say you're not going to do. I was there in the last year of the Soviet Union, when Ukrainian independence was building. I've been thinking about it very powerfully, about what's happening right now as Russian troops are on the border of Ukraine. Autocrats don't want people to think. They are bullies, and they don't want people to know. That's the power of knowledge, the power of history. We need to think. We need to know when there's an autocrat on the stage or a bully about to take the show. We control the wheel. If we are asleep at the wheel, we get what we get. REFERENCES Baylor University: https://www.baylor.edu Texas A&M University of Central Texas: https://www.tamuct.edu/ Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary: https://swbts.edu TXBESS https://www.esc20.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1669740&type=d&pREC_ID=1820086 CONTACT N/A Production Links Now I See:  https://linktr.ee/nowisee/ Headset Radio: https://linktr.ee/headsetradio

  Episode #150 - This WONDERFUL WOMAN WEDNESDAY, we continue to celebrate BLACK HISTORY MONTH and talk about Pittsburgh native Dr. Tyra Good. She is the Founder and Chief Academic Consultant with GOOD Knowledge Connections, LLC. She is also the founder of the Black Educators Network of Greater Pittsburgh, which is a collective voice of K-12, Higher Education, and community educators strategically working across school district and community lines to support each other while ensuring the academic and personal success of African American youth from underserved communities. Quoted as saying: “I am elated to be leading the Center for Equity in Urban Education (CEUE) with students, staff, faculty, school leaders, foundations, and community members, who are also committed to creating educational equity and justice,” said Good. “Through culturally responsive course work and experiential learning experiences, a graduate of the Center for Equity in Urban Education will have expertise in both content and cultural knowledge to teach and lead in an urban setting, as well as within rural and suburban settings.” She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Dr. Good graduated with a Bachelor degree in Business Management from Howard University, a Master of Arts in Teaching degree from Chatham University and a Doctorate degree in Educational Leadership and Evaluation from Duquesne University. WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO SAY? LINKS BELOW FOR: APPLE, GOOGLE, PANDORA, AND SPOTIFY. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ladiespromotingtransparentadvocacy/id1526382637 https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2xhZGllc3Byb21vdGluZ3RyYW5zcGFyZW50YWR2b2NhY3kvZmVlZC54bWw&ep=14 https://www.pandora.com/podcast/ladiespromotingtransparentadvocacy/PC:52161?corr=17965216&part=ug&_branch_match_id=819557998249581330 https://open.spotify.com/show/5x7xSxWi2wj2UXPsWnZ0cw?si=peGax6j6SIumBT5tq7_hhg Sources: Elms College - https://www.elms.edu/elms-college-welcomes-tyra-good-as-faculty-director-of-the-center-for-equity-in-urban-education/ Deeper Learning Equity Fellowship Webpage - https://www.equityfellows.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1239631&type=u&pREC_ID=1716141 Equity Story Tyra Good - https://soundcloud.com/user-788977594/equity-story-tyra-good YouTube reading of I Am Enough by Grace Byers -https://youtu.be/efICU5vvjLw Building Bridges Interview with Presenter Dr. Tyra Good https://youtu.be/i2wUFdmTbSk #GOODEducator Follow us on Twitter: @AdvocacyLadies Follow us on Instagram: @advocacyladies Podcast Email: podcasthostshapta19@gmail.com Org. Email: Ladiespromotingtransparentadvo@gmail.com Podcast Call-in Line: 404-855-7723

Last year, we reported on a nursing shortage in the Moab area. But there's another essential public employee in low supply: teachers. Today on the news, a report on school employee shortages across the state and Moab's own unique challenges. They include – you guessed it – housing. Plus, the Moab valley could be approaching the limits of existing water resources. Moab City and other water utility providers will soon begin a collaborative planning process with the next 100 years in mind // // And, the Weekly News Reel where we check in with reporters on their latest stories of the Moab area. The Times-Independent's Sophia Fisher discusses a camping proposal for upper Mill Creek, police chief Bret Edge's return in a ‘transitional role,' and one local's memories of Meat Loaf, who passed away this month. The Moab Sun News' Alison Harford talks about winter art classes at the MARC, the return of the campy SYFY Movie Nights, and KZMU's own upcoming radio play festival. // Show Notes // Photo: Workers put the finishing touches on the new Margaret L. Hopkin Middle School in April 2021. Finding enough staff to fill school needs is a concern of many in the district. // Grand County School District: Employment Opportunities https://www.grandschools.org/apps/jobs/index.jsp?start=10&uREC_ID=&type=&termREC_ID=&id=&hideMenu=&pREC_ID= // Utah Foundation: Apples to Apples? How Teacher Pay in Utah Stacks up to the Competition https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.utahfoundation.org/reports/apples-to-apples-teacher-pay/&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1643405171451059&usg=AOvVaw1o3IT1AFKjEy8LZ-wnShIU // LFA Public Budget Base Budget Amendments: Public Education Budget Stabilization https://le.utah.gov/interim/2022/pdf/00000198.pdf // MOU: City of Moab, Grand Water & Sewer Service Agency, San Juan Spanish Valley Special Service District https://moabcity.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/4468?fileID=5564 // Water Utility Resource Management Plan Potential Scope of Work https://moabcity.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/4468?fileID=5565 // The Times-Independent: Camping on upper Mill Creek – Proposal stokes fear of fire, floods https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/camping-on-upper-mill-creek-proposal-stokes-fear-of-fire-floods/ // The Times-Independent: ‘To me, he was just this big guy from Texas' https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/to-me-he-was-just-this-big-guy-from-texas/ // The Times-Independent: Edge returns as chief in transitional role https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/edge-returns-as-chief-in-transitional-role/ // Moab Sun News: Winter art classes include painting, paper making, jewelry https://www.moabsunnews.com/get_out_and_go/article_0ee199c4-8070-11ec-87d6-f77750547c87.html // Moab Sun News: Giant ants, mutants and futuristic utopias ¬¬– SYFY Movie Nights returns with three films from the 1950s https://www.moabsunnews.com/get_out_and_go/article_0ef93358-8071-11ec-bb38-eb4aff6fcc4a.html // Moab Sun News: Presenting KZMU's annual radio play, starring you! https://www.moabsunnews.com/get_out_and_go/article_9bf67f8c-8070-11ec-b7dd-e71c205473cf.html

Episode #16: Jon Hage, Chief Executive Officer, Charters Schools USA In today's episode, Todd sat down with Jon Hage, the Chief Executive Officer of Charter Schools USA, based out of Florida. Jon Hage is one of the nation's leading social entrepreneurs committed to improving education. He founded Charter Schools USA in 1997 and as CEO, built it into one of the fastest growing companies in the U.S. with 10,000 team members educating 75,000 students in nearly 100 schools throughout the United States. CSUSA-managed schools have produced some of the strongest gains in reading, writing, science and math in the nation, especially for minority and low-income students. Today, CSUSA has over 25,000 students on waiting lists with 96% attending college or technical schools and a 95% parent satisfaction rate. CSUSA was the first AdvancED/SACS accredited education service provider in the nation. With a commitment to putting students first, Jon was named the 2013 Floridian of the Year by Florida Trend magazine. An Army veteran, Mr. Hage served in the U.S. Special Forces/Green Berets and holds degrees from the University of Colorado and Georgetown University. Learn more about Charter Schools USA: https://www.charterschoolsusa.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=439515&type=d Stay updated with Jon on Twitter: @CSUSAJonHage

In this episode we interview Father Joshua Peters, Director of Mission and Identity at Christ The King Jesuit College Prep. Christ the King Jesuit College Prep is a Catholic school on Chicago's West Side and a member of the Cristo Rey Network challenges and inspires its young women and men through the integration of academics, work experience, and extracurricular activities to lead lives of integrity, faith, and servant leadership for the greater glory of God. Want to learn more, donate, or get engaged? Donate: https://www.ctkjesuit.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1113453&type=d&pREC_ID=1390514 Phone: +1 (773) 261-7505 Email: jpeters@ctkjesuit.org Website: https://www.ctkjesuit.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CTKJesuit/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ctkjesuit/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/christ-the-king-jesuit-college-preparatory-school/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ctkjesuit Twitter: https://twitter.com/ctkjesuit?lang=en

Candace and Cuitlahuac share their hot take on the latest regarding the new Northeast Middle School being built in the Mueller development, an what they know about issues at LBJ High School. They also talk about how district's hiring of a new General Counsel and who the new hire is, and their reaction to the district's plan for a bond election in fall of 2022. Here are links to the stories we mention. Northeast Middle School https://www.austinisd.org/construction-management/bond/project-status/new-northeast https://www.austinisd.org/sites/default/files/dept/schoolchanges/scenarios/english/AISD_scenarios-ENGv3.pdf (p23) https://www.austinisd.org/sites/default/files/dept/schoolchanges/scenarios/english/110419_AISD-School-Changes-Scenarios-V2-3.pdf (p26 & p27) https://communityimpact.com/austin/central-austin/education/2021/06/10/land-deal-snag-delays-new-middle-school-in-austins-mueller-neighborhood/ LBJ https://www.austinisd.org/announcements/2020/04/28/aisd-board-trustees-approves-new-principal-appointments-0 https://www.lbjechsaustinisd.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1614801&type=d&pREC_ID=1754125 https://4.files.edl.io/31e5/09/02/21/012545-f5bd4534-3675-4ba1-a960-05a95ac7bb3d.pdf https://austinisd2017bond.org/schools/lbj-echs/ https://www.statesman.com/article/20120901/NEWS/309006656 https://lasaliberator.com/917/news/bidding-farewell-to-sheila-henry/ General Counsel https://communityimpact.com/austin/southwest-austin-dripping-springs/2021/08/18/austin-isds-new-general-counsel-has-background-in-intelligence/ https://www.austinisd.org/announcements/2021/08/18/austin-isd-appoints-new-general-counsel https://www.houstonchronicle.com/politics/texas/article/Despite-contract-scandal-panel-has-few-questions-6078483.php https://www.texastribune.org/2017/05/11/report-texas-fraud-investigator-resigns-over-work-iraqi-government/ 2022 Bond https://www.statesman.com/article/20130513/NEWS/305139748 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aisdxp/message

Today we will explore the history of a little town named Delmar, which is both in Maryland and in Delaware.  It's history shows the people of the town were resilient and strong, but it also shows how sometimes complacency can build up to a disastrous end, and how you need to see the big picture and look at the needs that you not only have today, but what you will need to continue to thrive.    Contact Information:   DangerinDelaware@gmail.com   https://www.facebook.com/DangeronDelmarva   Sources:   https://www.podbean.com/ew/dir-jigqq-fbbbc61  Dark Side of Wikipedia   https://youtu.be/q86aQiINdyo  Mr. Ballen   https://delmar.lib.de.us/history-of-delmar/#:~:text=A%20fire%20in%20the%20Town,the%20line%20that%20divides%20them.   http://delmarhistoricalandartsociety.blogspot.com/2010/06/1892-delmar-fire.html   https://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/2019/09/25/delaware-history-town-delmar-burned-twice-less-than-10-years/2430285001/   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delmar,_Delaware   https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/delaware/delmar-de/   https://mht.maryland.gov/secure/medusa/PDF/Wicomico/WI-456.pdf   https://www.delmar.k12.de.us/m/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=275974&type=d   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trousseau   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peshtigo_fire   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Chicago_Fire#:~:text=The%20Great%20Chicago%20Fire%20was,more%20than%20100%2C000%20residents%20homeless.&text=Help%20flowed%20to%20the%20city%20from%20near%20and%20far%20after%20the%20fire.  

Dr. Dennis Littky is co-founder and co-director of The Met School, co-founder of Big Picture Learning and founder and President of College Unbound. He is nationally known for his game changing and extensive work in secondary education in urban, suburban, and rural settings, spanning over 40 years and now in higher education. His work as an educator has been featured in a movie, A Town Torn Apart, as well as a book, Doc: The Story of Dennis Littky and His Fight for a Better School. He is an author and the recipient of many awards and honors, and is the recipient of two earned doctoral degrees in psychology and education from the University of Michigan. Described as a ‘radical educator', as ‘someone who works up against the edge of convention and out of the box', and as ‘someone who has changed the conversation in this country about education', Littky has dedicated his life to making education possible for all. For more information: https://www.bigpicture.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=584289&type=u&pREC_ID=915338

Governor Spencer Cox is passing off the decision to go ‘mask-less’ on the last week of school to local school boards. The surprise announcement last week put a final twist on a challenging school year. Grand’s superintendent, Taryn Kay, described it as “being tackled on the one yard line.” Local school board members will make their decision next week, with input from community members and health professionals. Plus, a Colorado work group is examining statewide investments in water rights. The process has brought up some thorny questions about the system the entire Western U.S. uses to divvy up scarce water supplies. Show Notes: Photo: A #MaskUpUtah campaign poster at Grand County High School's athletic fields in 2020 May 19th Pfizer Vaccine Clinics, age 12 and up https://www.grandschools.org/apps/news/article/1441306 Grand County Board of Education Contact https://www.grandschools.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1653082&type=d&pREC_ID=1798889 Utah Transmission Levels https://coronavirus.utah.gov/utah-health-guidance-levels/ KUNC: Colorado Is Examining Water Speculation, And Finding It’s ‘All The Problems’ In One https://www.kunc.org/environment/2021-05-05/colorado-is-examining-water-speculation-and-finding-its-all-the-problems-in-one

Welcome to Conversations from Here with me, Dana Ziegler! Today I speak with stellar actor and inspired educator Bernard Addison! We discuss his upbringing in Columbia, SC, discovering acting in middle-school, honing his craft at university, living as a young working actor in regional theatre while living in New York, performing Shakespeare at Ashland, making the move to Los Angeles and finding a thriving theatre community, an epic tale involving a complication between the stage and a stint on "Frasier" and the vital role the arts play in education and for humanity as a whole. Great talk-- and moving, too. Enjoy! More Bernard:IMDb:https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0011698/Web Site:http://www.bernardkaddison.com/Home_Page.htmlLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/bernardaddison/LA High School of the Arts:https://www.lahsa.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=871547&type=u&pREC_ID=1499073

After this week, students, teachers, and staff at Grand County School District will have one month of experience being in school during a pandemic. For the past several weeks, they have adjusted to the 'new normal' – masks, social distance, extra cleaning protocols. Today on the news, we check in with principals Mary Marable, Cari Caylor, and Jill Tatton about ‘staying safe to stay open’ and the issues weighing on their minds as they look ahead to the rest of the school year. Show Notes: GCSD 20-21 COVID-19 School Reopening Plan https://www.grandschools.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1897883&type=d&pREC_ID=2043894 Grand County High School Principal’s Message https://gchs.grandschools.org/apps/spotlightmessages/9690 Grand County Middle School Principal’s Message https://gchs.grandschools.org/apps/spotlightmessages/9690 Helen M. Knight Elementary School Principal’s Message https://4.files.edl.io/6203/08/20/20/182441-5cefcd46-6648-4177-8392-1571672bb94b.pdf

Podcast InfoA new podcast episode drops every Monday.  Music credit: L-Ray Music, Courtesy of Shutterstock, Inc.Learn more about your host, Cordelia, by clicking hereBe sure to follow Cordelia on Instagram: @codependentrecoveryWant to help me make this podcast better?  Take an anonymous survey here.---------Workbook + Community + Free ResourcesAre you going through a breakup or divorce?  Here is the link to the 98-page workbook.  Print version + ebook version available worldwide.Want to join the community (i.e., community club or book club)? Click hereWant access to free resources? Click here--------CITATIONS FOR TODAY'S EPISODEGeneralCome as You Are: The Surprising New Science that Will Transform Your Sex Life by Emily Nagoski, Ph.D.Sex Educationhttps://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/issues/sex-education/how-sex-education-fundedhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/gender-and-schooling/201812/funding-abstinence-the-war-sex-edhttps://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/pediatrics/138/2/e20161348.full.pdfhttps://www.publichealth.columbia.edu/public-health-now/news/high-school-sex-ed-may-prevent-sexual-assault-collegehttps://srcd.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1002/j.2379-3988.2010.tb00065.xhttps://www.guttmacher.org/news-release/2006/premarital-sex-nearly-universal-among-americans-and-has-been-decades Sex Talkhttps://everydayfeminism.com/2017/05/consequences-of-no-sex-talk/https://everydayfeminism.com/2013/08/losing-virginity-for-good/https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/parents/tips-talking#:~:text=Research%20tells%20us%20that%20kids,to%20be%20healthy%20and%20safe.https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/parents/tips-talking#:~:text=Research%20tells%20us%20that%20kids,to%20be%20healthy%20and%20safe.https://www.plannedparenthood.org/uploads/filer_public/41/81/4181fd5b-b359-480d-8f91-6f9fffda6cb3/nationalpoll_09-14_v2_1_1.pdfhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/news/parenting/wp/2015/05/21/what-happens-to-our-girls-when-we-dont-talk-about-sex/Policing Clothinghttps://www.coasthighschool.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=687686&type=d&pREC_ID=1127290Letter by mom to Notre Dame re Leggings: https://ndsmcobserver.com/2019/03/the-legging-problem/https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/news/a21667/united-airlines-girl-leggings-shaming/https://time.com/36997/when-enforcing-school-dress-codes-turns-into-slut-shaming/https://jezebel.com/lets-reinvent-the-dont-be-a-slut-school-dress-code-509077807https://www.lexico.com/en/definition/virtue_signalinghttps://everydayfeminism.com/2014/07/stop-saying-slut/Orgasm Gaphttps://www.nbcnews.com/better/lifestyle/orgasm-gap-why-it-exists-what-women-can-do-about-ncna983311---------RESOURCES/EXERCISES FOR YOU TO DO ON YOUR OWNhttps://msha.ke/codependentrecovery/   - Again, Cordelia's website has  "self-healing" resources on the website with free worksheets/etc.Recommended BooksThe Purity Myth: How America's Obsession with Virginity Is Hurting Young Women by Jessica Valenti:  https://www.amazon.com/Purity-Myth-Americas-Obsession-Virginity/dp/1580053149Unspeakable Things: Sex, Lies, and Revolution by Laurie Penny:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KRDKH2G/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_GUqxFbSK749A9Witches, Sluts, Feminists: Conjuring the Sex Positive by Kristen J. Sollee -https://www.amazon.com/dp/0996485279/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_wWqxFbMD6Q98FCome as You Are: The Surprising New Science that Will Transform Your Sex Life by Emily Nagoski, Ph.D. - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1476762090/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_hYqxFbJV59KF5The Ethical Slut by Janet W. Hardy - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0399579664/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_OYqxFbPNZMTY4Tips for Talking to Kids about Sexhttps://www.plannedparenthood.org/uploads/filer_public/cd/e3/cde39a0f-0bbb-4d30-a6e1-613d3bf8d020/27_lets-talk-tv-parents-checklist_d12.pdfhttps://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/parents/tips-talking#:~:text=Research%20tells%20us%20that%20kids,to%20be%20healthy%20and%20safe.WorksheetsSex & Gender Messages: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/567a2d961115e097de2ef3df/t/568cbb0704acd3ba59b8295f/1347346680733/Worksheet4_AmINormal.pdfIt helps unpack where you learned about various concepts around sex and gender as a child.Help to Talk about Sex with Partner (and to Figure Out What You Like) - https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/sexapalooza-handout-branded.pdfThis could be used to help you navigate conversations with your partner or figure out what you like.  It covers things like... what you want to do, what you like sexually if you like toys and lubes, what turns you on, boundaries (on what/shouldn’t be said or done).Yes, No, Maybe So: A Sexual Inventory Stocklist - https://www.scarleteen.com/sites/files/scarleteen/yesnomaybe.pdfYou can either use this as a mental self-evaluation tool or talking with a partner as you go through it together.  Lists like this do not finish lines but starting points: evaluating your own sexuality and/or for deeper conversations with someone else.

Wondering what the school system is like in Puerto Rico?  Boricua David Gonzalez attended San Jose in Rio Piedras, and gives us an insider look at his experience while attending this exclusive Private school.     It should be noted this is an all boys school, that goes from grades 6 - 12.  Tuition for the 2020-2021 school year runs from $7, 800 - $8,800.  Financial assistance is available, and the school takes all major credit cards.  If you would like to know more about the school or would like to apply here is the link.  https://www.csjpr.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=528813&type=d&pREC_ID=1043602&gclid=CjwKCAjwnK36BRBVEiwAsMT8WMGni3vx7pH9bzSkPnKrwgQjTkwoTL6jk-Ua2rU7WjGY9xf0ruNqZRoC_yMQAvD_BwE To see pictures of Colegio San Jose, ask questions, or discuss the school system in Puerto Rico, please join the gang at https://www.facebook.com/groups/LifeinPuertoRico   or on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/lifein.puertorico/ Have an interesting story or experience you want to share?  Let me know at pfifer80@aol.com or leave me a voice message on this podcast  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifeinpuertorico/message

Grand County schools are preparing to implement their reopening plans. The challenge is mitigating the risk of coronavirus while still offering in-person instruction. Most local schools open their doors after Labor Day, but the Moab Charter School welcomes 90 students this Thursday. Today on the news, we learn about their preparations for a very different school year. And later, despite the pandemic, Colorado mountain town tourism is bouncing back. Show Notes: Moab Charter School Reopening Plan https://09d71f75-4e12-4116-8a2f-465446ee8f93.filesusr.com/ugd/bdf3a1_2e7dc2e2513c47099ae8b8c18e958077.pdf Grand County School District Reopening Plan https://www.grandschools.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1653057&type=d&pREC_ID=1975654 KVNF: Despite pandemic, mountain town tourism is bouncing back https://www.kvnf.org/post/despite-pandemic-mountain-town-tourism-bouncing-back#stream/0

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff and Matt are joined by Dr. Justin Aglio the Director of Academic Achievement and Innovation at Montour School District to discuss Artificial Intelligence in Schools If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our http://teachercast.net/contact (Contact Page) and let us know how we can help you today! In This Episode ...Artificial IntelligenceWhat is it? Why is it important? How are we using it already in our everyday lives STEMAdjusting our STEM lessons to Distance Learning environments Future of Education About our Guest: Dr. Justin AglioDr. Justin Aglio, a former teacher, and award-winning principal, is the Director of Academic Achievement and District Innovation athttps://www.montourschools.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=379279&type=d&pREC_ID=859336 ( Montour School District) and Visiting LearnLab Scholar athttps://hcii.cmu.edu/people/justin-aglio ( Carnegie Mellon University's) Human-Computer Interaction Institute in the School of Computer Science. In addition to his duties at Montour and Carnegie Mellon, he is ahttps://www.gettingsmart.com/ ( Getting Smart) Columnist, an Adjunct STEM Professor athttps://www.calu.edu/ ( California University of Pennsylvania), ahttps://futureready.org/ ( Future Ready Schools) Thought Leader, and was selected as a participant in the 2015 Presidential Maker Round-table discussion at the White House.  Links of InterestTwitter: https://twitter.com/JustinAglio (https://twitter.com/JustinAglio) Website: https://sites.google.com/view/justinaglio/justin-aglio?authuser=0 (https://sites.google.com/view/justinaglio/justin-aglio?authuser=0) Follow our Podcast and Subscribehttps://www.teachercast.net/episodes/teachercast-podcast/ (View All Episodes) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-teachercast-podcast/id546631310?mt=2 (Apple Podcasts) https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLmZlZWRidXJuZXIuY29tL1RlYWNoZXJjYXN0Q2FzdFBvZGNhc3RGZWVk (Google Podcasts) https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/teachercast-podcast/the-teachercast-podcast-network-your-educational-professional?refid=stpr (Stitcher Radio) Follow our HostJeff Bradbury | http://www.twitter.com/jeffbradbury (@JeffBradbury) Matt Friedman | https://twitter.com/mfriedmanPGH (@mfriedmanPGH) TeacherCast | http://www.twitter.com/teachercast (@TeacherCast) Explore these ResourcesIn this episode, we mentioned the following resources: AI for All Google AI Experiences MIT Media Lab ReadyAI All of resources discussed today can be found in Justin's website:   https://sites.google.com/view/justinaglio/artificial-intelligence-resources?authuser=0 (https://sites.google.com/view/justinaglio/artificial-intelligence-resources?authuser=0) Join our PLNAre you enjoying the TeacherCast Network, please share your thoughts with the world by https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teachercast-podcast-teachercast-educational-network/id546631310 (commenting on Apple Podcasts) today? I enjoy reading and sharing your comments on the podcast each week. Let's Work TogetherHost: Jeff Bradbury http://www.twitter.com/teachercast (@TeacherCast) | http://twitter.com/jeffbradbury (@JeffBradbury) Email: info@teachercast.net Voice Mail: http://www.teachercast.net/voicemail (http://www.TeacherCast.net/voicemail) YouTube: http://www.teachercast.net/YouTube (http://www.TeacherCast.net/YouTube) iTunes: http://www.teachercast.net/iTunes (http://www.TeacherCast.net/iTunes) Check Out More TeacherCast ProgrammingTeacherCast Podcast (https://www.teachercast.net/episodes/teachercast-podcast/ (http://www.teachercast.net/tcp)) Educational Podcasting Today (http://www.educationalpodcasting.today/ (http://www.educationalpodcasting.today)) Ask The Tech Coach (http://www.askthetechcoach.com/ (http://www.AskTheTechCoach.com)) EdTech in the Classroom (https://www.teachercast.net/episodes/edtech-in-the-classroom/...

If you want to learn more about us go to ➤ https://capuchins.org/ Francis Mary of Comporosso was an uncompromising servant of Christ who learned virtue by begging for alms in Genoa. Sources:The Oxford Dictionary of Saints By David Hugh Farmer · 2004Heroes and Heroines Canonized in the Twentieth Centurybook II (1951 - 1999) By O.C.D.S. Sister Marytherese · 2009https://www.olacapuchins.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=301723&type=d&pREC_ID=696958 During this time when so many people feel isolated and cut off from their normal behaviors and routines, the Capuchins are offering Holy Week and Sunday Mass that can be found here: ➤http://bit.ly/caplivestream Each morning the Capuchins are sending special messages from one of our friars — “Good Morning Good People”. If you would like to receive these messages each day by email please send a message to Carolyn.hendrickson@capuchins.org with the message: “Please add to GMGP” Please consider supporting the ongoing work of the friars by making your gift today: ➤https://capuchins.org/support-the-capuchins/ Who are we?The Capuchin Province of St. Conrad was established in 1977 serving the people of Colorado, Kansas, Texas and the foreign missions in Papua, New Guinea. The province’s eight stateside friaries are located in Denver, Blackforest, and Colorado Springs, Colorado; and Lawrence, Kansas and San Antonio, Texas. Usually found in the poorer sections of towns and cities, the Capuchins have a special charism for working among the poor and marginalized and taking assignments that others refuse. “When times were at their worst and help was sorely needed, in places that were abandoned and where no one else would go, there you will find the Capuchin.” ~ Pope Pius XI What is a Capuchin Franciscan?In the 16th century, a group of Franciscans were inspired to live the Franciscan lifestyle in a more radical manner, returning to the original emphasis on prayer and poverty. These men broke away from the Franciscans and began a reform movement which stressed the priority of contemplative prayer and a more rigorous austerity. Wearing habits with large hoods, they soon garnered the name cappucio, the Italian word for “hood.” The Capuchins received approval of their way of life and were recognized as an official, independent branch of the Franciscans in 1525 in the papal bull Religionis Zellus. Produced by the Capuchin Province of St. Conrad Opening music is "Celebration" and the background music is "Marked" - both by Alexander Nakarada of serpentsoundstudios.com

Many of us look around and are driven to despair. But this week, Uri and Rivky speak to Rabbi Dr. Gil Perl, head of school at the Kohelet Yeshiva, about how Kohelet has pivoted in the last few weeks, fabricating special face shields for local Philadelphia medical professionals who are on the front lines battling COVID-19. Rabbi Perl tells us how this project came about, why he sees this as fitting perfectly into the educational model of Kohelet, and how he sees the lessons going forward into a post-corona age, whenever that may be. To donate to the face shield project: https://www.koheletyeshiva.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=804651&type=d&pREC_ID=1875779

As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) begins to surface in the Greater Houston Area, The Woodlands Township is taking preventative measures and is committed to keeping residents and businesses informed.The Woodlands Township is working closely with public health and human services (Montgomery County Public Health District and Harris County Public Health District) on behalf of The Woodlands residents, businesses and visitors.“The Woodlands Township, Directors and staff are working closely with all these organizations proactively implementing protocols for public spaces and in messaging to the community,” said Chairman Bunch.Chairman Bunch participated in Friday’s CountywideElected Officials and First Responders Coronavirus (COVID-19) update led by Montgomery County Public Health District and Montgomery County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. On Saturday, March 7, 2020, Chairman Bunch participated in a meeting with Texas Department of State Health Services alongside other local, county and state elected officials to discuss statewide COVID-19 recommendations, plans and protocols. This meeting was led by the Commissioner of Health,Dr. John Hellerstedt, who shared proactive preventative measures that communities, businesses and individuals should take to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 that would also reduce the spread of Influenza.“We have taken steps at our public office buildings and recreational facilities to make sure we keep these areas wiped down with a high-grade disinfectant and multi-purpose cleaners including lavatories, counters, tables, workout equipment, chairs and other high touch point surfaces,” Bunch said. “We strongly encourage our businesses and residents to proactively implement the same precautionary measures.”Late Friday evening, the Montgomery County Public Health District reported one case of possible COVID-19in MontgomeryCounty, as seen on KPRC in Houston. https://www.click2houston.com/health/2020/03/05/man-woman-confirmed-to-be-first-cases-of-coronavirus-confirmed-in-harris-county/ A possible case is not a presumptive case or a confirmed case.Chairman Bunch added, “A presumptive case means a patient tested positive at a state level lab and a confirmed case represents CDC confirming as positive. At this time, we have no known presumptive or confirmed cases involving residents of The Woodlands. Houston has a state level lab operating with a 24-hour turnaround time. We are not receiving the numbers of COVID-19 tests administered and have been told the majority tested are negative for COVID-19 and that those patients had Influenza or a common cold.”People that suspect they may have or have come in contact with someone COVID-19 positive are encouraged to stay home and work with medical officials from their home to coordinate monitoring orneeded testing. Hospitals have special intake teams to coordinate accepting potential COVID-19 patients.“The Woodlands Township will be notified if any of our residents are presumptive or confirmed to have COVID-19,” Chairman Bunch said.Chairman Bunch added, “The Texas Department of State Health Services also confirmed cases are reported in the county of residency for the patient while treatments can be occurring if differing counties.”“The Greater Houston Area and Montgomery County are blessed with world class medical facilities,” Bunch said. “Patients with symptoms of COVID-19, Influenza and other infectious diseases are being treated in these facilities that are equipped, trained and ready to adhere to treatment, testing and quarantine protocols.”Bunch added, “We have learned the Houston Area confirmed cases are travel related with all confirmed individuals returning from the same Nile River Cruise in Egypt. Individuals that have had contact with these confirmed cases are being monitored by public health officials. Egypt has been added to the Travel Advisory along with China, Japan, Italy, Iran and South Korea. More regions will be added as needed.”All Township operations and services are continuing to operate, including the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Shuttle on Township buses the first three weekends of March. The Township will continuously monitor and post updates.“We urge our residents, business and visitors not be alarmed at the situation, but just be vigilant about best practices and have a plan to implement in the event The Woodlands is exposed to the virus,” Chairman Bunch said. “While we are hopeful the virus will soon be contained, it is always wise to be prepared.”FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSWhat are the symptoms of COVID‑19?Patients with COVID‑19 have reportedly had mild to severe respiratory illness. Symptoms can include:FeverCoughShortness of breathAt this time, CDC believes that symptoms of COVID‑19 may appear in as few as 2 days or as long as 14 days after exposure. This is based on what has been seen previously as the incubation period of MERS coronaviruses.How can I prevent COVID‑19?There is currently no vaccine to prevent COVID‑19. The best way to prevent infection is to take precautions to avoid exposure to this virus, which are similar to the precautions you take to avoid the flu. DSHS always recommends these everyday actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory viruses, including:Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.Avoid close contact with people who are sick.Stay home when you are sick.Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.Follow the CDC’s recommendations for using a facemask:The CDC does not recommend that people who are well wear a facemask to protect themselves from respiratory diseases, including COVID‑19.Facemasks should be used by people who show symptoms of COVID‑19 to help prevent the spread of the disease to others. The use of facemasks is also crucial for health workers and people who are taking care of someone in close settings (at home or in a health care facility).Here are important links regarding the coronavirus:Montgomery County Public Health Districthttps://mcphd-tx.org/Montgomery County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Managementhttps://mctxoem.org/Harris County Public Health Districthttp://www.hcphtx.org/Resources/2019-Novel-CoronavirusHarris County Office of Emergency Managementhttps://www.readyharris.org/Texas Department of State Health Serviceshttps://www.dshs.texas.gov/coronavirus/Centers for Disease Control and Preventionhttps://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.htmlConroe ISDhttps://www.conroeisd.net/department/health-services/2019-novel-coronavirus/Tomball ISDhttps://www.tomballisd.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=307639&type=d&pREC_ID=1843043Magnolia ISDhttps://www.magnoliaisd.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=256217&type=d&pREC_ID=1844196For more information on The Woodlands Township, please call 281-210-3800 or visit www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov.SOURCE: https://www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2943

The Woodlands Township Board of Directors received a briefing on Coronavirus Awareness and Preparedness at the February 20, 2020 regular board meeting. The presentation may be viewed here.Montgomery County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management offers this advice regarding virus protection:The best way to prevent infection is to take precautions to avoid exposure to this virus, which are similar to the precautions you take to avoid the flu. CDC always recommends these everyday actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory viruses, including:Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.Avoid close contact with people who are sick.Stay home when you are sick.Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.Please visit the following partner agency websites for emergency management information:Montgomery County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Managementhttps://mctxoem.org/Montgomery County Public Health Districthttps://mcphd-tx.org/Harris County Office of Emergency Managementhttps://www.readyharris.org/Harris County Public Health Districthttp://www.hcphtx.org/Resources/2019-Novel-CoronavirusTexas Department of State Health Serviceshttps://www.dshs.texas.gov/coronavirus/Centers for Disease Control and Preventionhttps://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.htmlConroe ISDhttps://www.conroeisd.net/department/health-services/2019-novel-coronavirus/Tomball ISDhttps://www.tomballisd.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=307639&type=d&pREC_ID=1843043SOURCE: https://www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2934

*BONUS EPISODE*Due to the COVID-19 Virus, things are changing rapidly in our communities. One specific issue that isn't changing is hunger. Our local school districts and food banks have modified services to help feed those in need.More information & links for feeding programs-Seneca Valley School District: https://files.svsd.net/meals/survey.vbhtml-Mars Area School District: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSew_eph2MB_YPiY9unkCzlaLbfb2eEoQNlkda_4_JgLtAjwKg/viewform-North Allegheny School District: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdqu3aHjyP905qjU-GViFPBf8kjPTIp-s_mCCvg9SIQV_jCFg/viewform-South Butler County School District: https://4.files.edl.io/8633/03/17/20/150448-17d0db8f-d8e5-4207-99ed-0b7ec770e11d.pdf-Ellwood City Area School District: https://www.ellwood.k12.pa.us/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1447047&type=d&pREC_ID=1854178-Riverside School District: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScSsWitx_EzFNOdM1Ajl4k_iT2-LwZSRKvzgIBKDLJxvJx82g/viewformMore Information for Local Food Banks:-Southwest Butler Food Cupboard: https://www.facebook.com/southwestbutlerfoodcupboard/-Holy Redeemer Social Services: https://stferd.org/social-services-The Lighthouse Foundation: https://www.thelighthousepa.org/

We have all had a dream or a goal that we wanted to accomplish, but then told ourselves “that's not for me!” “I cant possibly do that!!” In this episode of Blooming is a Habit (BIAH) S1: E6 How to Prepare Girls and Women for the Future, Cristina Jacobs Easton, the Upper School Principal at Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women (BLSYW) helps us remember that 1. You belong wherever you want to be. 2. You can do anything you put your mind to, but this comes with hard work, perseverance, and self reflection. 3. Success is not achieved by being fearless, but by being so committed to your dreams that you take action even while scared, and find ways to cope mindfully. 4. Girls and women can better plan for their future and be their best selves when they are open and honest about the challenges and success they experienced throughout their academic, personal, and professional journeys! 5. There is no such thing as perfection. Mistakes help all of us learn and grow. These lessons start in school. Let's make it foundational material! Guest Bio Continued. BLSYW is an all-girls public charter school serving girls in grades 6-12 across Baltimore City, Cristina Is a Baltimore native and graduate of both The Bryn Mawr School for Girls and Smith College, girls' education is a topic that she holds dear both personally and professionally. Cristina began her career in Education as a Special Education teacher in the Bronx as a New York City Teaching Fellow. In 2007, Cristina was on the founding committee for The Young Women's Leadership School of Brooklyn, and was a founding staff member when the school opened in 2008. She worked there as a Teacher and Assistant Principal until 2016. Moving to Baltimore to join BLSYW has been an exciting personal and professional opportunity. Since returning to Baltimore, Cristina has served in multiple capacities supporting girls' education and institutions. As the co-chair of the Student Leadership Network's Affiliate networking in 2016, she facilitated space for educators in the Young Women's Leadership affiliate network across the country to share best practices. She served as a member of the Bryn Mawr School Alumnae Association and now sits on the Board of Trustees there. Cristina has presented for the National Coalition of Girls Schools on the collaborative course, Baltimore Studies, in which Bryn Mawr, Gilman, Roland Park Country and BLSYW students engage in a historic and ethnographic study of their city. When not working to further girls access to opportunity, Cristina enjoys spending time in her kitchen with her husband, dog, and son who joined the family in September. You can connect with Cristina at ceaston@blsyw.org or on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/cristina-jacobs-2a6370106 Her message to students to BLSYW: https://www.blsyw.org/m/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=313984&type=d&pREC_ID=586743 Blooming is a Habit Podcast Description Dr. Akoumany is host of Blooming is a Habit a podcast series highlighting innovative solutions to complex social challenges discovered by students, parents, educators, business professionals, business owners, and women & girls of all colors as they pursue their passions and create careers and/or businesses of their dreams. Join Dr. Akoumany and her guests as they discuss their journeys and their impactful interventions in the areas of Health & Wellness, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, Family, Relationships, Education, Science & Technology, Career & Business. Follow Bloom on IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.stephanieakoumany/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieakoumany. Johns Hopkins Center for Adolescent Health's Blog https://www.jhsph.edu/research/centers-and-institutes/center-for-adolescent-health/blog/bloom-wellness-summit. Introducing President Obama by https://www.c-span.org/video/?285476-1/president-obama-remarks-higher-education-policy 2018 NAIS POCC Conference https://youtu.be/w6p-Fyip5d0

Part Two of Thr...twoSynopsisUnfortunately it seems we had some data loss and what was three parts has become two. If for some reason the third part resurfaces, I’ll be sure to post it.Ashley Molyneaux, director of the Elkhart Education Foundation sits down with us about a month ago and talks about her life and some local politics.In the second of three parts we talk shop about Elkhart politics, specifically taxes, schools, and the police.Transcript can be found here:https://otter.ai/s/hSkWb_D2T127oh1NpDX1NA+————————————+Show Notes:Elkhart Education Foundationhttps://www.elkharteducationfoundation.com/Website for the Bristol Opera Househttps://elkhartcivictheatre.org/2018-19-season/Parks and Recs Town Hall “Caring Loudly”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ng_-HgRfGBYCarmel Catholic’s Performing Arts Departmenthttps://www.carmelhs.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1524793&type=d&pREC_ID=1660021White Lightninghttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/matthew-boling-100m-teen-nicknamed-white-lightning-runs-100-meter-dash-in-9-98-seconds/?fbclid=IwAR3kPAhh13uYbvqng-_05FZU3iJMXm4ovMIJBMgRcHw_5_J-cjZSLypbfugCreditsCastLizzy FieldsAlexia JonesAndrew KirkseyEric ReamerAnthony Alex ReeseEmber SmithIn this EpisodeAlexia JonesAndrew KirkseyEric ReamerTek ReeseSpecial GuestAshley Boling MolyneauxMusicPre-Roll Advertisment Background MusicLe_FreakRAGE“Sultry Saxophone Solo” – The Black CatAaron KennyIntro Theme“Melody Orphanage Intro Theme – Take 1”Outro Music“Naval Gazing at a Semi-Chill Outro” Andrew Kirksey // https://soundcloud.com/elblancocaballoMidroll“Kalimba”by Cxdy // https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdUFOWuiZxD9RYnYSq1Xm0QCreated by Tek Reese Produced byAndrew Kirksey+————————————+Find us on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and Twitter.+————————-+I feel I owe a personal apology for everyone who has participated in a promo photoshoot. I didn’t study in design college. I have, however, been making up for lost time since suddenly what I’m doing is highly visible nowSorry-AndrewSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/melodyorphanageandfriends)

SynopsisPart 1 of 3Ashley Molyneaux, director of the Elkhart Education Foundation sits down with us about a month ago and talks about her life and some local politics. In the first of three parts we spend most of our time talking about her upbringing and experiences that brought her back home and positioned her for her Mayoral bid.Transcript can be found here:https://otter.ai/s/IdaUhAzcTdGEjQbQ7w02Uw+------------------------------------+If you love learning more about your community and the people living in it this is absolutely the podcast you should support on Patreon. That is if you live in North Central Indiana or Southeastern Michigan. Or if your George Soros, or a Koch brother looking to get into the ground floor of a up and coming group of excitable young people to the tune of any number followed by at least five or six zeros...If you for any reason think what we’re doing is valuable or worth sustaining please subscribe at a level right for you. Right now we don’t have membership levels but we are planning on it in the future and will retroactively apply those membership tiers so long as it’s reasonable. Otherwise, if you want you can find our donation link on the melodyorphanage.com website, or the ‘Become a Sponsor’ page where more traditional advertising opportunities are described in our media kit.+------------------------------------+Show Notes:Website for the Bristol Opera Househttps://elkhartcivictheatre.org/2018-19-season/Parks and Recs Town Hall "Caring Loudly"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ng_-HgRfGBYCarmel Catholic's Performing Arts Departmenthttps://www.carmelhs.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1524793&type=d&pREC_ID=1660021Show CreditsCreated by Anthony Alexander (Outlaw) (Tek) Reese Produced byAndrew KirkseyCastLizzy FIeldsAlexia JonesAndrew KirkseyEric ReamerAnthony Alex ReeseEmber SmithIn this EpisodeAlexia JonesAndrew KirkseyEric ReamerTek ReeseSpecial GuestAshley Boling MolyneauxMusicIntro Theme“Melody Orphanage Intro Theme - Take 1”Andrew Kirksey // https://soundcloud.com/elblancocaballoMidroll“Kalimba”by Cxdy // https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdUFOWuiZxD9RYnYSq1Xm0Q End Music“Naval Gazing at a Semi-Chill Outro”Andrew Kirksey // https://soundcloud.com/elblancocaballo+------------------------------------+Find us on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and Twitter.Do the things there that you're supposed to do in those places.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/melodyorphanageandfriends)

Dr. Malaby shares how he utilized the Boy Scout badges in his English class as a writing assignment…you’re gonna like this! Dr. Mark Malaby received his PhD. from Oklahoma State University. He has been in the teaching profession for over 20 years. After a stint in administration he came to the conclusion that his place was in the classroom teaching kids. How can you connect with our Dr. Malaby on the web? Dr. Mark Malaby https://mhs.mcpherson.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=617099&type=u&pREC_ID=991751 https://twitter.com/MMalaby Connect with the hosts of EDventure Cast: Jaime Howard https://essdk.me/jaimehoward https://twitter.com/CalamityJaimeH Glen Duran https://essdk.me/glenduran https://twitter.com/ObiWan_Glenobi

Seventh Hour S1 E13- Showcase with Laura Apperson https://phoenix.ticketforce.com/ Orpheum Theatre in downtown Phoenix on Wednesday, May 31 and Thursday, June 1, 2017. More info at https://1.cdn.edl.io/YrFn6zBPz2womRnpWrdwkYKAj5JOZiZduipJXCgtM31vjQHW.pdf and http://www.goasa.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=212294&type=d&pREC_ID=571097

William Henry (my former high school band teacher!) who is now director of bands at Rickover Naval Academy stops by to talk about music education, and his journey inspiring young people to learn to play an instrument.      We also discuss the album "Hard Wired" by Dave Weckl