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Ditch the Suits - Your Money, Your Life$17.5 Million for Potentially Misleading Statements about ESG Investing - EP. 157We’re diving deep into the world of trust (or lack thereof) in the financial services industry! This episode is all about how trust in your financial advisor should be more than just a warm fuzzy feeling; it needs to be backed by proactive planning and accountability. We'll break down two compelling cases: one involving a major investment firm hit with a $17.5 million civil penalty for allegedly making misleading statements about its ESG-focused investments, and another where an advisor orchestrated a Ponzi scheme to deceive clients.📢 We Want Your Input! Take our quick two-question survey here...2025-03-0431 min
Al Ahly PharosPre-Trading ThoughtsThe House of Representatives preliminary approved government-drafted amendments to the law regulating how the Sovereign Fund of Egypt (SFE) operates.  The MPs approved a presidential decree approving increasing our subscription to the IMF by 50% — which will be worth some USD1.4 bn and EGP48 bn.The MPs also approved a USD15 mn USAID grant to help us fight climate change.Investment Minister said that a new investment incentive package will be announced within a week. Efforts to split the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company from the Egyptian Electricity Holding Company are still ongoing. ...2024-10-0805 minAl Ahly PharosPre-Trading Thoughts*Key news articles for today*The World Bank has announced that it will be providing Egypt with USD700 mn. The funding comes as part of a three-year USD6 bn financing package from the bank that was announced in March.The government announced that it will carry on extending load-shedding for an “extra hour” until the end of the week.The EGP weakened against the greenback to its lowest level since 21 April by the time banks closed yesterday, with the national currency settling at EGP 48.37 at the Central Bank of Egypt and othe...2024-06-2503 minAl Ahly PharosPre-Trading ThoughtsWe published this morning our earnings expectations sheet for companies under coverage in 1Q24/FY2.For 1Q24, aggregated net profit will increase 40% YoY and 27% QoQFor FY24, aggregated net profit will increase 38% YoYStocks trading at P/E 2024 less than 5x: ESRS, POUL, CANA, HDBK, and ADIB (sorted from lowest P/E).The government said it will develop a payment strategy to reduce arrears owed to international oil companies.Egypt has collected up to USD760 million from the initiative to facilitate the import of cars for expats, which ends next Monday, according to Finance Minister.2024-04-2805 min
Hard Times and True Crimes49. The MacDonald Family Murders Pt. 2In early 1970 Capt. Jeffrey MacDonald is awakened by the screams of his wife and daughters being attacked. He claims a group of drugged-up hippies were the intruders, but authorities quickly begin to question that claim. This conclusion to the MacDonald family murders delves into the alternative theories put forth by the defense and ends with where the convicted murderer is today. Narrator: Curtis HildrethIntro and Outro Music: Isaiah HildrethSources:https://www.justice.gov/usao-ednc/pr/convicted-murderer-jeffrey-macdonald-s-appeal-dismissed-and-consecutive-life-sentenceshttps://macdonaldcasefacts.com/html/timeline.htmlMcGinniss, Jo...2024-02-2855 min
Inspiration DisseminationThe Memoir of ElJoin us this week as we talk with Ellison Rose, a first year MFA student of creative non-fiction about what a memoir is and how they are writing theirs. Our conversation touches on what rurality means, what it feels like coming back to graduate school after an 8-year gap since college, as well as features a stunning writing sample read by El. If you're interested in learning more about the conversation surrounding rural cultural wealth, you can read the article El references here: https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/JME-06-2022-0076/full/html?skipTracking=true. Additionally, El...2023-11-2148 min
WonkyFolkVol 9 - Morgan Polikoff is Reading Polls So You Don't Have ToThis week Andy is talking while Jed is walking…hiking the Camino Trail with his wife, Amy. Andy is talking with Morgan Polikoff, Associate Professor of Education at the University of Southern California(USC)’s Rossier School of Education. Their conversation focuses on public opinion on education, particularly parent opinion, and the similarities and differences of post-pandemic K-12 experiences for students, parents, and families. A theme running through the discussion is how to build and use an accurate data model to overcome the overt political efforts to drive a wedge between parents and the public education system, shed light on the issues...2023-10-2346 min
The Doctor Patient ForumEpidural Steroid Injections Are Not FDA Approved in the USA - Episode 33Claudia and Bev interview Dennis James Capolongo. Dennis is a retired patient advocate and former director of the EDNC in Washington DC. His 25 year career as a photojournalist came to an abrupt end after having been misdiagnosed with a disc herniation for minor hip pain in 2001. Unfortunately this led to a calamity of errors resulting in two subdural epidural steroid injections using Pfizer's DepoMedrol, an off-label, unapproved application of particulate steroid suspensions. He suffered progressive irreparable harm to his brain, spinal cord and eyes. His efforts at the FDA resulted in new warnings & revisions for all injectable steroids worldwide...2023-09-271h 18
Educator's PlaybookAbsenteeism & TruancyChronic absenteeism and truancy are on the rise, hindering student success. In our debut episode of the Educator’s Playbook podcast, host Kimberly McGlonn speaks with two experts on the issue, exploring the sudden increase in attendance issues as well as ways to get students back into the classroom – and help keep them there. First, she’s joined by education economist and Penn GSE professor Michael Gottfried to learn why students are missing more school, how the pandemic accelerated trends, and insight into some easy, proven ways schools can improve student attendance. Then, Kimberly chats with fellow professor Ericka Weathers ab...2023-09-2635 min
Legaltech WeekLTW August 18, 2023: NC bans docket workflow tools, survey shows holes in law firm office policy, and moreEach week, the leading journalists in legal tech choose their top stories of the week to discuss with our other panelists. This week's topics: 00:00 - Introductions 05:52 - Chief Judge in EDNC bans PacerPro and other workflow tools (Selected by Jean O'Grady) 17:42 - Never fear, AI guidance for lawyers is near (Selected by Niki Black) 24:19 - Exclusive: New AI Features In Clearbrief Create Hyperlinked Timelines And Allow Users To Query Their Documents (Selected by Bob Ambrogi) 30:12 - Thomson Reuters Officially Acquires Casetext for $650 Million as Deal Closes (Selected...2023-08-2157 minAl Ahly PharosPre-Trading ThoughtsThe USD has dropped almost 13% against a basket of currencies on the back of easing US inflation, which is increasing investor appetite for higher-yielding risk assets around the globe. (Reuters)The cost of insuring Egypt's sovereign debt (CDS rates) declined, since the government announced the progress in the privatization program, to record 12.9% for the 5-year contracts, compared to 14.8%.Foreign investments in treasury bills rose to EGP392.5 billion at the end of April 2023, adding USD 417 million. El Sisi and Abiy Ahmed agreed to try and find an agreement within four months to finally end t...2023-07-1605 min
The State of State SchoolsEp. 7 / The State of State Schools with John Stamperhttps://www.foxnews.com/media/christian-teacher-loses-job-refusing-deceive-parents-kids-gender-transitions-devilhttps://thepostmillennial.com/trans-doctor-testifies-against-schools-secretly-socially-transitioning-students-in-wisconsin-parents-lawsuithttps://thepostmillennial.com/wisconsin-parents-sue-school-district-for-transitioning-their-daughter-without-their-permissionhttps://dailycaller.com/2023/02/14/math-reading-chicago-schools-report/https://www.newsmax.com/newsmax-tv/mark-robinson-north-carolina-education/2023/02/13/id/1108421/https://www.ednc.org/2023-02-07-senate-passes-parents-bill-of-rights/https://www.foxnews.com/media/north-korean-defector-shocked-learned-woke-ivy-league-school-brainwashinghttps://open.spotify.com/episode/0G5o6GYjWgbSvKG3W2W2xO?si=Dt_1BNnnSaO-zK5_VDaa_whttps://thepostmillennial.com/california-pre-k-teacher-says-childhood-innocence-is-a-myth-teaches-sexuality-to-toddlershttps://dailycaller.com/2023/02/16/school-board-reverses-urinal-ban/https://apnews.com/article/what-is-chat-gpt-ac4967a4fb41fda31c4d27f015e32660https://www.dailywire...2023-02-1721 min
Fraud Fighter Podcast061 - Fraud Examinations in Bankruptcy - Brian Behr of EDNC Bankruptcy AdministratorBrian Behr is the Bankruptcy Administrator for the Eastern District of North Carolina. The Bankruptcy Administrator's Office and the Bankruptcy Trustee's Office are similar across the country. They serve as the watchdog for the Bankruptcy Court. Very often the Bankruptcy Administrator seeks or refers fraud examiners to assist in bankruptcy proceedings.https://www.uscourts.gov/services-forms/bankruptcy/trustees-and-administratorsIn this episode, we discuss:The role of the Bankruptcy AdministratorThe biggest misconception of bankruptcyWhen the bankruptcy court uses fraud examinersHow to market professional services to bankruptcy lawyersSupport the show2023-01-1634 min
Public School MattersEpisode 13 - November Elections PreviewThis week, the NCASA Advocacy Team speaks about the upcoming mid-term elections and what the results could mean for education in North Carolina. In addition, read the recent article from EdNC, entitled “The Politics of North Carolina’s School Boards," which discusses the impact this election will have on school boards throughout our state. Join us in a few weeks for our episode covering key election results too! 2022-10-2516 min
True Crime CoupleEpisode 133: Davina Buff Jones | Mystery Beneath the Hunter's MoonJust like the stories of pirates and buried treasure, the mysterious death of Davina Buff Jones has become legend on Bald Head Island, North Carolina. The residents and visitors of the affluent vacation spot are split on what truly occurred beneath the oldest lighthouse in the state on the night of October 22, 1999. Join us as I tell John the heartbreaking case of the dedicated and eager 33 year old police officer.
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Story Time SlayerST: JEFF MACDONALD (PT4 OF 4)Story Time Slayer present the infamous case of Jeffery MacDonald. A man who 6 months following the Charles Manson murders claimed 4 hippies under the influence of acid came into his home and brutally murdered his pregnant wife Colette & 2 children Kimberly(5) & Kristen(2). Â Initially everyone believed Jeff. In fact, his strongest advocators were his in-laws. They even testified on his behalf during his Article 23 hearing when the Army charged him for 3 counts of murder.
Although Jeff was convincing, his story did not align with the evidence against him.
Tune in anywhere you enjoy podcast.
You can h...2022-07-2718 min
Story Time SlayerST: JEFF MACDONALD (PT3 OF 4)Story Time Slayer present the infamous case of Jeffery MacDonald. A man who 6 months following the Charles Manson murders claimed 4 hippies under the influence of acid came into his home and brutally murdered his pregnant wife Colette & 2 children Kimberly(5) & Kristen(2). Â Initially everyone believed Jeff. In fact, his strongest advocators were his in-laws. They even testified on his behalf during his Article 23 hearing when the Army charged him for 3 counts of murder.
Although Jeff was convincing, his story did not align with the evidence against him.
Tune in anywhere you enjoy podcast.
You can h...2022-07-2029 min
Story Time SlayerST: JEFF MACDONALD (PT2 OF 4)Story Time Slayer present the infamous case of Jeffery MacDonald. A man who 6 months following the Charles Manson murders claimed 4 hippies under the influence of acid came into his home and brutally murdered his pregnant wife Colette & 2 children Kimberly(5) & Kristen(2). Â Initially everyone believed Jeff. In fact, his strongest advocators were his in-laws. They even testified on his behalf during his Article 23 hearing when the Army charged him for 3 counts of murder.
Although Jeff was convincing, his story did not align with the evidence against him.
Tune in anywhere you enjoy podcast.
You can h...2022-07-1328 min
Story Time SlayerST: JEFF MACDONALD (PT1 OF 4)Story Time Slayer present the infamous case of Jeffery MacDonald. A man who 6 months following the Charles Manson murders claimed 4 hippies under the influence of acid came into his home and brutally murdered his pregnant wife Colette & 2 children Kimberly(5) & Kristen(2). Â Initially everyone believed Jeff. In fact, his strongest advocators were his in-laws. They even testified on his behalf during his Article 23 hearing when the Army charged him for 3 counts of murder.
Although Jeff was convincing, his story did not align with the evidence against him.
Tune in anywhere you enjoy podcast.
You can h...2022-07-0633 min
Polk LoreEDUCATION Part 3: The SuperSo far in this series on education in Polk County, we’ve heard from a teacher and student. But right from the start it was clear that this series wasn’t going to be complete without a talk with Aaron Greene, the superintendent of Polk Schools. Before taking over the top job six years ago, he was assistant superintendent, and before that principal at Polk High. It’s probably safe to say if anyone has their hand on the pulse of public education in the county, it’s Aaron Greene.
But these days school administrators have a lot more...2022-06-1841 min
Teaching, Reading, and Learning: The Reading League PodcastInterview w/ Rupen FofariaRupen Fofaria is a storyteller at EDNC.org, where he examines how education policy shows up in classrooms and impacts teachers, students, and families. Rupen has invested much of his time since 2019 reporting stories about literacy instruction in North Carolina. His stories about the body of research on how kids learn to read take readers inside classrooms, advance student and family narratives, explore challenges for early reading teachers, and study best practices in colleges of education. Prior to joining EdNC, Rupen was an attorney in Raleigh and Chicago, practicing start-up and intellectual property law. In his (much) younger days, he...2022-06-0755 min
The Learnit Podcast#45 Dr. Valerie Bridges, Superintendent, Edgecombe County Public Schools: giving students a voice in their educationAwarded North Carolina’s 2022 Superintendent of the Year, Dr. Valerie Bridges’ is dedicated to innovation and providing students with the rich experiences to inspire their learning and give them a voice in their education. As Superintendent of Edgecombe County, a rural, high needs district serving 14 schools and 6,000 students, Valerie discusses how their micro school has allowed them to test some of their ideas - a different kind of school day, a different kind of curricula - and how she is scaling that success.Show notes:Case study on Edgecombe County Public Schools & Transcend: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pI5MECv...2022-03-1738 min
The Learnit Podcast#45 Dr. Valerie Bridges, Superintendent, Edgecombe County Public Schools: giving students a voice in their educationAwarded North Carolina’s 2022 Superintendent of the Year, Dr. Valerie Bridges’ is dedicated to innovation and providing students with the rich experiences to inspire their learning and give them a voice in their education. As Superintendent of Edgecombe County, a rural, high needs district serving 14 schools and 6,000 students, Valerie discusses how their micro school has allowed them to test some of their ideas - a different kind of school day, a different kind of curricula - and how she is scaling that success.Show notes:Case study on Edgecombe County Public Schools & Transcend: https://drive.goog...2022-03-1738 min
Data LitOvercoming Data ObstaclesIn this episode, we tackle three obstacles that sometimes prevent staff from engaging with educational data: Separating the signal from the noise, lack of time, and determining next steps. For each we provide listeners with practical tips for how to overcome those barriers so they can more easily implement data literacy skills in their positions.
Research from the episode:
Bernhardt, V. (2004). Â Data Analysis for Continuous School Improvement (2nd ed.). Â Larchmont, NY: Eye on Education Inc.
Data-based Decision Making in Education: Kim Schildkamp, Mei Kuin Lai, Lorna Earl
Data Quality Campaign. (2014, February 1). Teacher Data Literacy: It’s Abou...2021-12-1422 min
The Awake58 PodcastLooking back and to the future — A conversation with Kandi DeitemeyerEdNC’s Emily Thomas sits down with Dr. Kandi Deitemeyer, President of Central Piedmont Community College. They look back at the past 18 months as Deitemeyer discusses what it was like leading a community college and serving as President of the North Carolina Association of Community College Presidents during a pandemic. They talk about cybersecurity, colleges rallying together this past year, social and economic mobility, and the future of North Carolina community colleges.2021-09-1446 min
Blazed UniversityDisability or Creative Genius? You decide...This week Alley and Spencer outdo themselves with their topics. Choosing topics that a truly near and dear to their hearts the girls toke up and dive deep into their passions. Alley tells the story of Van Gogh an artist that has inspired her not only through his amazing artwork but also through his life struggles. And Spencer gives an unfiltered and vulnerable look at disabilities and how often they are invisible to outsiders but can truly affect your life. This is an episode you're not going to want to miss. We hope you enjoy this episode...2021-09-0256 min
The Awake58 PodcastA conversation with Jason Hurst of Cleveland Community CollegeIn this episode, EdNC’s Emily Thomas catches up with Dr. Jason Hurst, president of Cleveland Community College. They discuss Hurst’s past several years as president, the opportunities he has been given, and the challenges he’s experienced. They also talk about how a global pandemic has impacted the college and greater community. Check out the episode and let us know what you think!2021-03-2923 minThe Awake58 PodcastA conversation with Shelley White of Haywood Community CollegeIn this episode, EdNC’s Alli Lindenberg sits down with Shelley White, president of Haywood Community College. They talk about White’s first year as president, the changes the college has made during the pandemic and plans to keep in the coming year, and how their library is helping close the digital divide for students. We also witnessed a Zoom dance party for staff, learned about White’s favorite memory at HCC so far and her pandemic hobbies. Give it a listen and let us know what you think!2021-03-1928 min
PEFNCAlex Granados of EdNC.orgAlex Granados of EdNC.org joins the show to talk about their mission to "provide residents and policymakers with nonpartisan data, research, news, information, and analysis about the major trends, issues, and challenges bearing on education."2021-02-2414 min
Yadkin County Public LibraryYadkin Valley History Spotlight - African Americans in NCWelcome to the Yadkin Valley History Spotlight, where we’ll be taking a brief look at the history of various topics, events, persons, or locations connected to the Yadkin Valley. We’ll tackle common genealogy or research requests, or cool “did you know?” moments.
Here are the links mentioned in the podcast:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_slavery_in_North_Carolina
www.visitnc.com/story/MHzg/places-to-explore-african-american-history
www.ncdcr.gov/things-to-do/trips-travel-ideas/explore-african-american-experience
aahc.nc.gov
www.ncpedia.org/exploring-north-carolina-african
www.coastalreview.org/2018/02/nc-coast-home-to-abundant-black-history
ncseagrant.ncsu.edu/coastwatch/previous-issues/2015-2/spring-2015/beyond-the-beach-african-american-history-in-coastal-carolina
www.ncmuseumofhistory.org/black-hi...2021-02-0325 min
Critical CompensationEpisode 16: Microsoft Hiring Bias, Raise the Wage Act, 35k Airline Job Cuts, Portguese Workers Wage Protest, Luxury Building Workers Strike.WELCOME TO CRITICAL COMPENSATION!
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Episode 16: Microsoft Hiring Bias, Raise the Wage Act, 35k Airline Job Cuts, Portguese Workers Wage Protest, Luxury Building Workers Strike.
Episode 16 (09/27/2020) References:
Already facing its worst crisis since 9/11, airline industry set to cut more than 35,000 jobs this week
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/airline-industry-job-cuts/2020/09/26/824b1380-fdaf-11ea-b555-4d71a9254f4b_story.html
Angry but determined...2020-09-2845 min
Square Pizza#44. COVID - Week 26 Reflections. Insights on the Candidates for NC Superintendent of Public InstructionGIVEAWAY - send us a message and let us know your favorite thing about the Square Pizza Pod. We are giving away SchermCo swag to the first three people that send us a note!Sharing thoughts on the top two candidates for NC's Superintendent of Public Instruction. Be sure to vote on November 3rd. .Shout out to EdNC and the News & Observer for their coverage of these candidates. Additional links below. .https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/article245891385.html.https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/election/voter-guide/Support the sh...2020-09-2508 min
NCLA PodcastNot Your Father's Shop Class: CTE is an "Everybody Option" with NCLA Board Member, Chris BaileyIn this episode of the NCLA podcast, Chris Bailey shares the importance of CTE to economic development and how teachers need to think of themselves as industry trainers and recruiters. Tune in to hear why every student should be required to take a Career and Technical Education class and how his daughter's experience in CTE saved him potentially $200k in a potentially wrong career decision.Â
Learn more about his CTE program in Onslow: https://www.ednc.org/not-your-fathers-shop-class/
Chris Bailey is the Career & Technical Education Director for Onslow County Schools in southeastern North Carolina. Beginning h...2020-09-0544 min
Tech Plus BooksConnecting When the World Gets WeirdThis is episode 3 in our When the World Gets Weird series in which we share our thoughts and experiences dealing with the Covid-19 situation. We share some silver linings of this situation and also our struggles as school librarians during school closures.  Wakelet Webinar with Ken Shelton - Equity during Remote Learning (https://learn.wakelet.com/ http://kennethshelton.net/) & Charity's Wakelet https://wakelet.com/@CharityHarbeck2702 AASL Snapshot of School Libraries During School Closures (https://knowledgequest.aasl.org/snapshot-of-school-librarian-roles-during-school-closures/?fbclid=IwAR0RdNPrpgKhB1atpNqqyAVg_BtEkQLz8n9pVP9OCKG_QPwcrWzxqm8x5Js) NPR article about teens and online learning (https://www.npr.org/sect...2020-04-2724 min
EdTalkThe importance of reverse transferHost Alex Granados talks with James Mikolowsky, a policy analyst at The Hunt Institute about the importance of reverse transfer, a program by which students can go back and get degrees they may have already earned.2020-02-2017 min
EdTalkMichelle Ellis, teacher at Hunter Huss High SchoolIn this episode of EdTalk, host Alex Granados talks with Michelle Ellis, a teacher at Hunter Huss High School in Gastonia.2020-01-2322 min
EdTalkMichelle Ellis, teacher at Hunter Huss High SchoolIn this episode of EdTalk, host Alex Granados talks with Michelle Ellis, a teacher at Hunter Huss High School in Gastonia.
Photo caption: Deborah Inman and Michelle Ellis, right, of Hunter Huss High School. Yasmin Bendaas/EducationNC2020-01-2322 min
EdTalkDRIVE Summit interview with Governor Roy CooperDRIVE Summit interview with Governor Roy Cooper by EdNC2019-12-0720 min
EdTalkEquity and access to educational opportunityHost Alex Granados talks with James Ford, consultant with Filling the Gap Educational Consultants and executive director for the Center for Racial Equity and Education (CREED).
CREED is releasing two reports examining equity in North Carolina, and content related to them is being released on EducationNC throughout August.
In this episode, Ford talks more about his project, including how equity impacts academically gifted students, students with disability, and more.2019-07-2514 min
EdTalkEquitable distribution of effective teachersOn this episode of EdTalk, host Alex Granados talks with Johanna Anderson, executive director of the Belk Foundation, about the Foundation's new funding priority aiming to make sure the state has an equitable distribution of effective teachers in districts around North Carolina.2019-06-1118 min
We Are RiversEpisode 18: Climate Change, Rivers and Environmental JusticeClimate change hits rivers and water first and hardest, impacting all communities but particularly historically marginalized communities who, as a result of generations of discrimination, are often located in floodplains, drained wetlands, or adjacent to sewage outfalls. The impacts of climate change exacerbate the other injustices that these communities face and will only grow worse over time. It’s important that when we talk about climate change, it isn’t just about charts and numbers but also environmental justice.
American Rivers believes everyone should have clean water and a healthy river. A significant portion of our nation’s drinking water comes...2019-04-2220 min
EdTalkEnrollment trends at Community CollegesEnrollment trends at Community Colleges by EdNC2019-02-2715 min
EdTalkInterview with Peter Hans, president of the North Carolina Community College SystemIn this episode of EdTalk, host Alex Granados sits down with Peter Hans, president of the North Carolina Community College System2019-01-1224 min
EdTalkLt. Gov. Dan Forest on technology in classroomsOn this episode of EdTalk, host Alex Granados talks with Lieutenant Governor Dan Forest about how technology in classrooms is changing the way public schools work in the 21st Century.2018-12-1217 min
EdTalkGovernor Bev Perdue on technology in educationOn this episode of EdTalk, host Alex Granados talks with former NC Governor Bev Perdue about the role of technology in state classrooms.2018-12-1219 min
EdTalkRead to Achieve PodcastIn this episode of EdTalk, host Alex Granados talks with Trip Stallings and Steve Porter about the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation report on Read to Achieve. Stallings is director of policy research at the Friday Institute, and Porter is a professor of Higher Education at the NC State College of Education.2018-11-1914 min
EdTalkInterview with political professor on six constitutional amendmentsHost Alex Granados talks with John Dinan, a professor of politics at Wake Forest University, about the six constitutional amendments that will be on the ballot in November.2018-10-2423 min
Education MattersEpisode 73 - Work-Based LearningEmployers across the U.S. and here in North Carolina report they have more jobs available than the number of qualified applicants to fill them. Work-based learning opportunities have been expanding here for both students and educators to give them greater exposure to the rapidly changing workplace. This week we explore some promising efforts to help close the skills gap by linking business and education to benefit both employers and our students.
Guests:
• Tracy Bell, NBCT Hope Street Group NC Teacher Voice Network Fellow
• Albert Eckel, Board Chair, NC Business Committee for Education
• Dr. Matthew Meyer, Associate Vice President, NC Commun...2018-08-2424 min
Education MattersEpisode 73 - Work-Based LearningEmployers across the U.S. and here in North Carolina report they have more jobs available than the number of qualified applicants to fill them. Work-based learning opportunities have been expanding here for both students and educators to give them greater exposure to the rapidly changing workplace. This week we explore some promising efforts to help close the skills gap by linking business and education to benefit both employers and our students.
Guests:
• Tracy Bell, NBCT Hope Street Group NC Teacher Voice Network Fellow
• Albert Eckel, Board Chair, NC Business Committee for Education
• Dr. Matthew Meyer, Associate Vice President, NC Commun...2018-08-2424 min
EdTalkHow NELA trains principalsHow NELA trains principals by EdNC2018-07-2714 min
EdTalkWhat is Wolfpack WORKS?In this episode of EdTalk, host Alex Granados talks with Paola Sztajn, associate dean for Research and Innovation at NC State University's College of Education and co-principal investigator for Wolfpack WORKS, about the Wolfpack WORKS program.2018-07-2614 min
EdTalkInterview with Shirley Prince, executive director of NCPAPAIn this episode of EdTalk, host Alex Granados talks with Shirley Prince, the executive director of the North Carolina Principals and Assistant Principals' Association.2018-05-2515 min
EdTalkInterview with South Carolina education writer Paul HydeHost Alex Granados talks with Paul Hyde, an education writer for The Greenville News in South Carolina.2018-05-1820 min
EdTalkInterview with Rep. Craig HornOn this episode of EdTalk, host Alex Granados talks with Rep. Craig Horn, R-Union, about the upcoming short session budget2018-05-1217 min
EdTalkMike Zimmerman, 4th grade teacher, Joyner Elementary in Wake CountyMike Zimmerman, 4th grade teacher, Joyner Elementary in Wake County by EdNC2018-05-0513 min
EdTalkInterview with the director of Carolina Demography at UNC-Chapel Hill's Carolina Population CenterIn this episode of EdTalk, host Alex Granados talks with Rebecca Tippett, Director of Carolina Demography at UNC-Chapel Hill's Carolina Population Center.2018-04-1520 min
EdTalkInterview on Students@Work WeekIn this episode of EdTalk, host Alex Granados talks about Students@Work Week with Ashlie Bucy, deputy director of the North Carolina Business Committee for Education.2018-04-0211 min
EdTalkInterview with Andy Baxter, VP of educator effectiveness at SREBHost Alex Granados talks with Andy Baxter, VP of educator effectiveness at the Southern Regional Education Board.2018-03-2514 min
EdTalkAnn McColl, CEO of the Innovation ProjectHost Alex Granados talks with Ann McColl, CEO of The Innovation Project about Restart schools. They discuss how Restart schools' charter like flexibility has the potential to change North Carolina education.2018-03-1818 min
EdTalkInterview on K-3 class size with Matt ChingosHost Alex Granados talks with Matt Chingos, an education policy researcher and director of the Urban Institute's education policy program, about K-3 class size reduction2018-03-1113 min
EdTalkCindy Watkins, president of the North Carolina Partnership for ChildrenHost Alex Granados talks with Cindy Watkins, president of the North Carolina Partnership for Children, about the importance of early childhood education on a student's entire life.2018-03-0420 min
EdTalkInterview with Jennifer Haygood, president of the North Carolina Community College SystemOn this episode of EdTalk, host Alex Granados talks with Jennifer Haygood, president of the North Carolina Community College System2018-02-2520 min
EdTalkJeremy Anderson, president of the Education Commission of the StatesHost Alex Granados talks with Jeremy Anderson, the president of the Education Commission of the States, about the state of education in the state and nation.2018-02-2015 min
EdTalkInterview with Rose Hoban, founder of NC Health NewsIn this episode of EdTalk, host Alex Granados talks with Rose Hoban, founder and reporter of North Carolina Health News about the situation with school nurses in state public schools.2018-02-1223 min
EdTalkInterview with Alan RichardIn this episode of EdTalk host Alex Granados talks with Alan Richard, author of "Accelerating the Pace: The Future of Education in the American South."2018-02-0320 min
EdTalkInterview with Kandi Deitemeyer, president of Central Piedmont Community CollegeHost Alex Granados interviews Kandi Deitemeyer, president of Central Piedmont Community College.2018-01-2827 min
EdTalkInterview with Keith Poston, Public School Forum of North CarolinaHost Alex Granados talks with Keith Poston, president and executive director of the Public School Forum of North Carolina, about today's Eggs & Issues event.2018-01-2318 min
EdTalkInterview with Liz Bell, reporter for EducationNCHost Alex Granados talks with EducationNC reporter Liz Bell about her equity series of videos.2018-01-2112 min
EdTalkInterview with Representative Jeffrey ElmoreHost Alex Granados interview Rep. Jeffrey Elmore, a Republican representing parts of Wilkes and Alleghany Counties.2018-01-0517 min
EdTalkInterview with Hazaim AlwairHost Alex Granados interviews Dr. Hazaim Alwair. Alwair is a clinical associate professor in the Division of Cardiac Surgery, director of Medical Support and ECMO, and surgical director of Left Ventricular Assist Device at the East Carolina Heart Institute at East Carolina University.2017-12-2328 min
EdTalkRep. Craig Horn on the book "Death at an Early Age," by Jonathan KozolOn the latest episode of EdTalk, host Alex Granados talks with Rep. Craig Horn, R-Union, about the book "Death at an Early Age: The Classic Indictment of Inner-City Education," by Jonathan Kozol.2017-12-1725 min
EdTalkInterview with Bishop Hope Morgan Ward and former State Superintendent Mike WardHost Alex Granados talks with Hope Morgan Ward, the bishop of the North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church, and her husband Mike Ward, a former State Superintendent of Public Instruction, about the state of education in North Carolina and the intersection of faith and public schools.2017-11-2926 min
EdTalkInterview with Sarah Crawford of Single StopHost Alex Granados talks with Sarah Crawford, national education director for Single Stop, about how the organization helps college students survive and thrive.2017-11-2622 min
EdTalkInterview with Larry C. Colbourne, president of the Mebane FoundationHost Alex Granados talks with Larry Colbourne, president of the Mebane Foundation, about is organization's work on literacy, the state of education in North Carolina, and the future of teaching.2017-11-0815 min
EdTalkThe importance of Early Childhood with Tracy ZimmermanHost Alex Granados talks with Tracy Zimmerman, executive director of the North Carolina Early Childhood Foundation2017-10-2917 min
EdTalkInterview with Trip StallingsHost Alex Granados interviews Trip Stallings, director of policy research at the Friday Institute at the College of Education at North Carolina State University. They talk about the use and importance of data in public education.2017-10-2218 min
EdTalkInterview with president of the School Nurse Association of North CarolinaHost Alex Granados talks with Liz Newlin, president of the School Nurse Association of North Carolina, about the role of the nurse in today's public schools.2017-10-1514 min
EdTalkInterview with Sharon R. Paynter of ECUAs part of Katie Clune's podcast series on the State Employees Credit Union's public service internship program, Clune interviews Sharon R. Paynter, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Community Engagement at East Carolina University.2017-09-2514 min
EdTalkInterview with education law attorney Eva DuBuissonHost Alex Granados talks with Eva DuBuisson, an education law attorney with Tharrington Smith LLP, about the role that the law plays in public education.2017-09-1515 min
EdTalkAn update on principals in NCHost Alex Granados talks with Shirley Prince, executive director of the North Carolina Principals & Assistant Principals’ Association, about the current state of principals in North Carolina.2017-09-0226 min
EdTalkAll about the eclipseToday’s solar eclipse will be the first full solar eclipse visible in the United States since 1979. Two men, Robert Thelen and Alan Zarracina, wanted to make sure that school students around the country were able to view it safely with eclipse glasses, so they started Eclipse for a Cause. Host Alex Granados talks to them about the eclipse happening this afternoon.2017-08-1817 min
EdTalkEducation and TechnologyHost Alex Granados talks with Lance Fusarelli, professor of Educational Leadership and Policy at North Carolina State University's college of education, about technology in education.2017-08-1232 min
EdTalkJohanna Anderson discusses the teacher pipelineJohanna Anderson discusses the teacher pipeline by EdNC2017-08-1024 min
EdTalkInterview with Jane Wettach about the Leandro education hearingsHost Alex Granados talks about the landmark Leandro education case with Jane Wettach, clinical instructor and director of the Children's Law Clinic at the School of Law at Duke University.2017-07-3121 min
EdTalkInterview with Rep. Graig MeyerOn the latest episode of EdTalk, host Alex Granados talks with Rep. Graig Meyer, a Democrat representing Durham and Orange Counties. Meyer talks about the budget, the General Assembly, and his hopes for the future of education policy in the state.
The interview was recorded last week while the General Assembly was still in session.
Music: Yusuke Tsutsumi, Untitled # 102017-07-0114 min
EdTalkInterview with Katherine JoyceOn the latest episode of EdTalk, host Alex Granados talks with Katherine Joyce, executive director of the North Carolina Association of School Administrators about the principal salary increases in the compromise budget that just passed the General Assembly last Thursday.
Photo courtesy of NCASA
Music: Yusuke Tsutsumi, Untitled # 102017-06-2516 min
EdTalkInterview with Laila Bell, director of research and data at NC ChildLaila Bell director of research and data at NC Child talks with host Alex Granados about the 2017 Kids Count Data release, showcasing how well NC children are doing in areas like education, health, and poverty.
Photo courtesy of NC Child
Music: Yusuke Tsutsumi, Untitled # 102017-06-1722 min
EdTalkEric Hall PodcastIn the latest edition of EdTalk, host Alex Granados talks with Eric Hall, Eric Hall, CEO of Communities in Schools in North Carolina. It was recently announced that Eric will become the Superintendent of the Achievement School District in North Carolina.2017-05-0124 min
EdTalkLesley Coe, director of technology, Cardinal Gibbons High SchoolLesley Coe, director of technology, Cardinal Gibbons High School by EdNC2017-04-1217 min
EdTalkSuperintendent Mark Johnson PodcastSuperintendent of Public Instruction Mark Johnson talks about his first few months in office, education legislation making its way through the General Assembly, and his relationship with the Department of Public Instruction and State Board of Education.2017-03-1025 min
EdTalkRichard Vinroot on School ChoiceRichard Vinroot, former Mayor of Charlotte, school choice advocate, and a founder of Sugar Creek Charter School in Charlotte, talks about school choice at a Shaftesbury Society Special Presentation at the John Locke Foundation.
Photo courtesy of Robinson Bradshaw & Hinson
Music: Yusuke Tsutsumi, Untitled # 102017-01-2317 min
Driving Participation Podcast: What Is Working in Marketing & Fundraising | Nonprofits | Schools | AssociationsDP 106: A Guide to Strategic StorytellingStories are the basic building blocks for reaching our goals. They have the power to attract donors, win support and raise money. Yet effective storytelling is still one of the biggest challenges facing nonprofits and organizations. To better understand these challenges, Nation Hahn, Chief Growth Officer at EdNC, joined Beth to discuss the basics of storytelling, and how to implement stories that engage communities.2016-05-2536 min
EdTalkRep. Craig Horn on the House Education BudgetHost Alex Granados talked yesterday with Rep. Craig Horn, R-Union, about the House budget passed yesterday morning. Horn is a chair of both the House Education Appropriations Committee and the House K-12 Education Committee.
Theme music: Untitled 10 by Yusuke Tsutsumi.
Downloaded from freemusicarchive.org. Song can be found here: freemusicarchive.org/music/Yusuke_T…s_1/04_M4_16602016-05-2043 min
EdTalkEp. 4.3: Holly Jones, candidate for Lieutenant GovernorIn part 3 of episode 4, host Alex Granados talks with Holly Jones, Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor.2016-03-0318 min
EdTalkEp. 4.2: J. Wesley Sills, candidate for State SuperintendentIn part 2 of episode 4, host Alex Granados talks with J. Wesley Sills, a Republican candidate for Superintendent of Public Instruction.2016-03-0331 min
EdTalkEp. 4.1: Rosemary Stein, Candidate for State SuperintendentIn part 1 of episode 4, host Alex Granados talks with Rosemary Stein, Republican candidate for Superintendent of Public Instruction.2016-03-0318 min