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The LCPS Podcast (Loudoun County Public Schools)LCPS News: FY26 and Federal FundingLCPS Public Information Officer Dan Adams speaks to Superintendent Dr. Aaron Spence about the school division's FY26 budget, the uncertainty surrounding Washington and federal funding, and how this may be an opportunity.2025-06-1237 minThe LCPS Podcast (Loudoun County Public Schools)School Talk: LCPS Student Equity AmbassadorsSuperintendent Dr. Aaron Spence spends some time chatting with several LCPS Student Equity Ambassadors about their work, the challenges they face, and why they are involved in equity work.2025-05-1527 min
The Christian Post DailyFirst American Pontiff Elected, VA School Targeting Boys Opposed to Trans Policy, CA Votes on Inmate SeparationTop headlines for Friday, May 9, 2025In this episode, we delve into groundbreaking news from the Vatican with Cardinal Robert Prevost's historic election as the first American pontiff, taking the name Pope Leo XIV. We explore the potential impacts of his leadership on the global Catholic community. Meanwhile, back in the United States, we cover the ongoing investigation by Virginia's Attorney General into a contentious disciplinary case at Loudoun County Public Schools involving student rights and privacy. Plus, we analyze recent claims by Tucker Carlson and BlazeTV host Jason Whitlock, who critiqued comedian Bill Maher...2025-05-0907 min
The DUM ShowThe DUM Show: O'Keefe Bombshell, TransJesus, Medicaid, LCPS, N-Word, and More!The DUM Show: O'Keefe Bombshell, TransJesus, Medicaid, LCPS, N-Word, and More! MATT/AMY/OLIVIAWatch the Live Show on the following channels: linktapgo.com/thedumshowTHE DUM SHOW, DON'T UNFRIEND ME, POLITICS, MAGA, TRUMP, MILITARYBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-dum-show--6012883/support.2025-05-083h 03The LCPS Podcast (Loudoun County Public Schools)LCPS News: Odyssey of the MindLCPS Public Information Officer Dan Adams speaks to the Odyssey of the Mind team from Goshen Post Elementary School, The Sigmas, about their upcoming trip to Worlds at Michigan State University.2025-05-0822 minThe LCPS Podcast (Loudoun County Public Schools)LCPS News: LCPS Principal and Teacher of the Year Selected by Washington PostLCPS Public Information Officer Dan Adams interviews Kimberly Poole, Teacher of the Year, and Jeff Joseph, Principal of the Year, selected by the Washington Post.2025-04-2444 minThe LCPS Podcast (Loudoun County Public Schools)LCPS News: Academic CompetitionLCPS Public Information Officer Dan Adams speaks to students Naija Shah from John Champe HS and the Academies of Loudoun and Oviya Amalraj from Lunsford Middle School about their experiences in academic competition. 2025-03-2713 minThe LCPS Podcast (Loudoun County Public Schools)School Talk with Dr. Spence: Family Engagement at LCPSDr. Spence talks with Chief Communications and Community Engagement Officer Natalie Allen and Director of Family and Community Engagement Renee Dawson about LCPS' efforts to engage with families and ways the community can stay connected to the school division. 2025-03-2022 minThe LCPS Podcast (Loudoun County Public Schools)LCPS News: LCPS Collaboration with LAWS in Loudoun CountyDan Adams, LCPS Public Information Officer, speaks with Diana Rodriguez and Katherine Parker from LAWS Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services to discuss resources, collaboration and the future between LCPS and LAWS.2025-03-1329 minThe LCPS Podcast (Loudoun County Public Schools)LCPS News: Academic Rigor at LCPSLCPS Public Information Officer Dan Adams interviews Kabilan Prasanna, a Senior at Lightridge HS and the Academies of Loudoun, as he talks about the rigorous academics at LCPS and his recent recognition as one of the country's top 300 teen scientists. 2025-02-1316 minThe LCPS Podcast (Loudoun County Public Schools)DEIA: Better Together - DEIA in Action at LCPSYour hosts discuss DEIA efforts at LCPS with Superintendent Dr. Aaron Spence and Assistant Superintendent for DEIA Dr. Latisha Ellis-Williams.2025-02-0633 minThe LCPS Podcast (Loudoun County Public Schools)LCPS News: Schools and the Opioid EpidemicLCPS Public Information Officer Dan Adams speaks to Jennifer Evans, LCPS Director of Student Mental Health Services about how the opioid epidemic is affecting schools, what LCPS is doing about it, and services available to students and their families. 2025-01-2324 minThe LCPS Podcast (Loudoun County Public Schools)LCPS News: Student AssessmentsDan Adams, LCPS Public Information Officer, speaks to Dr. Ashley Ellis, Chief Academic Officer, and Leigh Bennett, Supervisor of Assessment Services, to discuss student assessments. What they are, recent changes, and where parents can get more information. 2024-12-1917 minThe LCPS Podcast (Loudoun County Public Schools)LCPS News: Season 1 Episode 1 - Department of Communication & Community EngagementLCPS Public Information Officer Dan Adams speaks to Chief Communications and Community Engagement Officer Natalie Allen about why the division started a podcast, connecting with community and addressing disinformation and misinformation about LCPS.2024-11-2136 min
Puma PawdWhy The new LCPS Literacy Program mattersPaul and Turner talk with LCPS Early Literacy and Elementary Reading and Writing Specialist Kathryn Neal about the reading program that the teacher will use and why it matters to our teachers, parents, and students.
Questions asked:
Begin with Kathryn's background
Question 1: Tell us a little about HMH, why you like it, and why we chose it.
Question 2: Why is this the best program for kids?
Q 3: How does the HMH program correlate with the VA standards and the Science Of Reading?
Q 4: How will you ensure the success of the H...2024-07-2537 min
Schwebel Room Media - 3PMD, The Dirty 30, Random Shhh with Old Painless#408 Cop vs Acorn, Piper Fawn, Rachel Dolezal, Onlyfans, Microwave Baby, FreaknikTopics for Wednesday 6:30p/t
1: Deputy spooked by acorn, open fire
https://abcnews.go.com/US/deputy-fires-weapon-after-mistaking-acorn-for-gunshot/story?id=107229338
A Florida deputy is seen firing his weapon repeatedly at his patrol vehicle after mistaking the sound of an acorn hitting the roof of the car for a muffled gunshot, according to video released alongside a sheriff's office investigation.
2: Mom ‘accidentally placed’ baby in oven https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/02/12/kansas-city-woman-charged-accidentally-put-baby-oven-crib/72568520007/
A Kansas City mother was charged in the death of her 1-mon...2024-02-291h 15
Re-Solved Mysteries: An Unsolved Mysteries PodcastThe Biggest Dumbest Box Season 5 Episode 1Oh hai. What did we miss, honeysssss? It's Season 5 Episode 1 of Re-Solved Mysteries! In this episode the girls cover Tammy Lynn Leppert, the Hudson Valley UFO and the Paducah Plane Jumper. If you hate ads and want some extra mini-sodes, head over to patreon.com/resolvedmysteriespodcast.Sources: Tammy Lynn Leppert:https://www.abandonedfl.com/the-glass-bank/#google_vignettehttps://www.Blogs.lcps.orghttps://www.missingkids.org/poster/NCMC/1180588/1https://www.reddit.com/r/MissingPersons/comments/hevzbl/mental_health_issues_or_legitimate_fear_for_life/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tammy_Lynn_Lepperthttps...2024-02-232h 15
LFECastLFECast: Servant Leadership with Mrs. Jen ShortFor the past 25 years Jen Short has dedicated her time and talents to the realm of public education. Jen always knew she wanted to be a teacher from the time she was a young girl and she has turned that passion into an incredibly successful career in education. Currently serving as the principal at Sterling Elementary School in Sterling, Virginia, Jen proves the power of servant leadership each day. Under her incredible leadership and because of her amazing staff, students, and families Sterling Elementary is a thriving school despite facing many day to day challenges. Learn how Jen puts peop...2024-01-1733 min
ARTS - Live & Local!ARTS – Live & Local! January 12th, 2024Friday, January 12th at 3pm ARTS – Live & Local! Carol Newman & guests: Painter & Printmaker Nicholas Knapton with “Conversations with Gavi”, an exhibition of diverse works created in Astoria & Berlin; at Imogen Gallery in Astoria. Lower Columbia Preservation Society’s VP Astronemis Ray and AA Jaime Lump with an update on LCPS, including...2024-01-1359 min
Morning Beat: Washington D.C.Superintendent Addresses School Overdoses and Transparency Concerns | 11.15.23Loudoun County's superintendent discusses Governor's executive order after suspected overdoses in LCPS, addressing concerns about transparency and explaining the district's response. Find out how the community's trust has been broken and what measures are being taken to ensure student safety.2023-11-1505 min
Priorities PodcastHow Minnesota used automation to rapidly deliver benefits to frontline workersOn this week's Priorities podcast, Commissioner of Minnesota's Department of Labor and Industry Nicole Blissenbach talks about how the state rolled out its Frontline Worker Pay program during the COVID-19 pandemic with the help of automation.
https://statescoop.com/nascio-names-finalists-of-2023-state-it-recognition-awards/
Also on the podcast, Loudoun County High School Business and IT Teacher Jennifer Marden explains the CyberSlam — an annual event that exposes high school students to cybersecurity education. The next CyberSlam will take place on January 19, 2024.
https://lcps.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/18745/371/False/True
In the news this week:
Republican governors from 25 states are calling on President Biden to pr...2023-09-2133 min
英桃小玩子Cherry Seed【英桃小玩子】EP145學生自發性的魅力:呂昭慧老師100集雙語影片製作的背後故事大家好！歡迎收聽我們的最新一期 Podcast，這次我們有一個令人振奮的故事要與大家分享。本期我們有幸採訪了鷺江國小的呂昭慧老师！ 呂老師已經带領她的學生走過了七年多的英語學習之旅，與外國老師合作，一共製作了100集的英語双語影片。 這可不是小事，從劇本編寫、指導學生錄製，再到後期製作，他們投入了大量時間和心血。 但這不僅僅是一則教育成功的故事，還是一次關於堅持、激勵和創造力的旅程。 學生們對這個項目的積極回饋，以及他們在拍攝過程中培養的自發精神，真是令人鼓舞。 在這一期的 Podcast 中，我們將深入了解呂昭慧老師的教育理念、他如何啟發學生，以及指導過程中的實務經驗。 他的故事將為其他老師提供寶貴的啟示，展示了堅持和努力的力量。 不要錯過這一引人入勝的故事，它將讓你重新思考教育的意義，並激發你的內在潛力。請立即收聽，並與我們分享你的想法！ 喜歡本期節目？記得訂閱我們的 Podcast，與我們保持聯繫，不要錯過未來的精彩故事！ 呂昭慧老師簡介: 新北市蘆洲區鷺江國小雙語組長 教學年資30年，負責外師雙語業務8年 獲得111學年度新北市雙語獎勵計畫之雙語推手獎 鷺江國小Global Day校網連結 https://www.lcps.ntpc.edu.tw/p/404-1000-348.php 播客主 桃園市文化國小劉學蕙老師 2018年教育部師鐸獎 現任桃園市國教輔導團國小綜合活動領域兼任輔導員 桃園市林森國小 張于玲老師 資深英語教師 本集上架時間:2023-8-23 也歡迎光臨卡老師的教學部落格 https://caroline-efl.blogspot.com/ 意見交流，歡迎寫email到:ilovetishare@gmail.com 小額贊助支持本節目： https://open.firstory.me/user/ckjpi9tyslccy0820atacv8za 留言告訴我你對這一集的想法： https://open.firstory.me/user/ckjpi9tyslccy0820atacv8za/comments Powered by Firstory Hosting2023-08-2247 min
The PIO PodcastNicole Shutts, Program Manager, FEMA - Public Information Officer Training ProgramSend us a textNicole's BIOMs. Nicole Shutts has been with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for 12 years. She currently serves as a Training Specialist in the Emergency Management Professional Program (EMPP) Branch at Emergency Management Institute (EMI). She manages the Public Information Officer Program which portfolio consists of the Advanced Public Information Officer (APIO) training and exercise course and the Master Public Information Officer Program (MPIO). During her 4 years with the program, she has successfully managed the PIO training of over 700 federal, local, state, tribal and territorial public information officers across...2023-06-0732 minPuma PawdPuma Pawd: Why does coming to school matter?Paul, Leigh, and Turner talk with LCPS Director of Student Services Jen Evans and PNB 4th Grade Teacher Brianna Davis about why it's important not to miss school, who misses, and the impact.2023-05-1527 min
LFECastLFEcast: Ministry Through Music with Rachel NewellIn this episode of LFEcast, Dan and Brett sit down with retired music teacher and distinguished educator Rachel Newell. Rachel shares how putting God first throughout her career enabled her to change and impact the lives of so many of her students and colleagues throughout her educational career. Rachel was recently featured at our LFE Event in January 2023 as a distinguished panelist. She even has a special message for current educators at the end of this episode that you won't want to miss. Learn more about Rachel below:1972-1974 music teacher in Louisa County, Va public schools2023-02-0433 min
CrucesSunNewsThe Reporter's Notebook, Ep. 52: LCPS Legislative PrioritiesOn this week's episode of The Reporter's Notebook Podcast, we’re talking to Las Cruces Public Schools Superintendent Ralph Ramos. We’ll be talking about the school district’s priorities during this year’s 60-day session of the New Mexico Legislature. We’ll take a look at the impact proposed legislation might impact LCPS.
As New Mexico’s state legislature began work Tuesday, Jan. 17, to allocate an historically large budget — totaling $9.4 billion in recurring spending, an 11.9% increase from the last fiscal year — school districts around the state will be asking for a piece of that pie.
Some have suggested things like fully fundi...2023-01-2443 min
The Reporter's Notebook from The Las Cruces Sun-NewsThe Reporter's Notebook, Ep. 52: LCPS Legislative PrioritiesOn this week's episode of The Reporter's Notebook Podcast, we’re talking to Las Cruces Public Schools Superintendent Ralph Ramos. We’ll be talking about the school district’s priorities during this year’s 60-day session of the New Mexico Legislature. We’ll take a look at the impact proposed legislation might impact LCPS.As New Mexico’s state legislature began work Tuesday, Jan. 17, to allocate an historically large budget — totaling $9.4 billion in recurring spending, an 11.9% increase from the last fiscal year — school districts around the state will be asking for a piece of that pie.Some have su...2023-01-2143 min
Alternative Frequencies | غيّر الموجةEpisode 32 - The Way Forward for the Knowledge Economy and the Educational Sector in LebanonEconomist Lina Maddah and education specialist Bassel Akar discuss with Christelle Barakat the state of the knowledge economy and education sector in Lebanon, pinpointing the key challenges and offering solutions to overcome them.
Lina S. Maddah is an Economic Researcher at the Lebanese Center for Policy Studies (LCPS) and a Lecturer in the Department of Economics at the Lebanese American University (LAU), Lebanon.
Bassel Akar is a Research Associate at the Center for Applied Research at Notre Dame University (NDU) - Louaize, Lebanon, and at the Center of African Studies at the University of Porto...2022-12-2239 minLFECastThe LFEcast Podcast: The Journey BeginsWelcome to LFEcast! Leadership and Faith in Education (LFE). Join your co-hosts Brett Lesher (Founder and Director of Staff Fellowship, Inc.) and Dan Lani (Principal of Evergreen Mill Elementary School and Director of STAFFF Leads) each month as they seek to equip, enlighten, and inspire public and private school leaders and teachers who are passionate about their calling as educators and as Christians! We believe that God has uniquely gifted today's teachers and school leaders to serve Him and we aim to show you how your daily work in schools reflects your mission field as a Christian. Each month, Bret...2022-07-0345 min
Alternative Frequencies | غيّر الموجةEpisode 29 - A Generation Lebanon Cannot Afford to LoseLCPS Fellow Fadi Nicholas Nassar discusses with Alternative Frequencies host Ali Taha the alarming state of vulnerability and alienation of youth in Lebanon and unpacks some key concerns and priorities of a generation living through a critical period in Lebanon's history.
Fadi Nicholas Nassar is a research fellow at the Lebanese Center for Policy Studies (LCPS). His research focuses on international humanitarian and relief interventions in fragile and conflict settings, popular uprisings and social movements, and Lebanese and Middle Eastern politics. He is currently overseeing projects aimed at finding sustainable pathways out of Lebanon’s multiple crises. Fa...2022-06-2812 min
Private Practice Elevation with Daniel Fava110 - Using Clinical Supervision to Uplevel Your Private Practice Growth- Dr. Amy F Parks - 4 11 22 3.03 PMIn this episode of The Private Practice Podcast, you’re going to learn how making clinical supervision a part of your private practice can help you uplevel your business and career growth. The trouble is, with the current associations available to therapists and confusing state licensing protocols, it can be hard for supervision-seekers to find a supervisor with whom they resonate. After all, new graduates are looking to start their careers off on a solid foundation, and a great supervisor can truly impact the trajectory of their careers as mental health prof...2022-06-1425 minPrivate Practice Elevation with Daniel Fava110 - Using Clinical Supervision to Uplevel Your Private Practice Growth- Dr. Amy F Parks - 4 11 22 3.03 PMIn this episode of The Private Practice Podcast, you’re going to learn how making clinical supervision a part of your private practice can help you uplevel your business and career growth. The trouble is, with the current associations available to therapists and confusing state licensing protocols, it can be hard for supervision-seekers to find a supervisor with whom they resonate. After all, new graduates are looking to start their careers off on a solid foundation, and a great supervisor can truly impact the trajectory of their careers as mental health prof...2022-06-1425 min
Special ProgramsLCPS Fort Astoria Signage Replacement, May 03 2022Join us on the air for a special radio program detailing the process of updating the Fort Astoria Park sign (15th & Exchange in Astoria), including statements from community members and representatives from the Clatsop-Nehalem Confederated Tribes, Lower Columbia Preservation Society, and the Clatsop Community College Historic Preservation Program. Tune in Tuesday morning at 9AM...2022-05-0428 min
CrucesSunNewsThe Reporter's Notebook, Ep. 5 — LCPSThis is The Reporter’s Notebook from the Las Cruces Sun-News, a podcast in which we attempt to pull back the curtain on our reporting process while diving deeper into some of the biggest stories and topics of the week.
In this episode, we’re joined by Las Cruces Sun-News education reporter Miranda Cyr — a Report for America fellow now in her second year with the newspaper —to look at some of the big issues facing Las Cruces Public Schools.
We talk about the impact that COVID-19 — and, more specifically, the omicron variant — has had on schools throughout the district. We also talk...2022-03-1024 min
Mesilla Valley NewsMVN Audio on Demand Interview with Kelly Jameson from LCPS.MVN Audio on Demand Interview with Kelly Jameson from LCPS. Kelly tells us what's going on this week with LCPS.2022-02-1702 minMesilla Valley NewsMVN Audio on Demand Interview with LCPS Spokesperson Kelly JamesonMVN Audio on Demand with LCPS Spokesperson Kelly Jameson. 2/20/22.2022-02-1002 minThe Reporter's Notebook from The Las Cruces Sun-NewsThe Reporter's Notebook, Ep. 5 — LCPSIn this episode, we’re joined by Las Cruces Sun-News education reporter Miranda Cyr — a Report for America fellow now in her second year with the newspaper —to look at some of the big issues facing Las Cruces Public Schools.We talk about the impact that COVID-19 — and, more specifically, the omicron variant — has had on schools throughout the district. We also talk about what’s being done to address the substitute shortage, the pending demolition of Columbia Elementary, and the...2022-02-0424 min
The Beirut BanyanEp.295 (Video): Navigate & Maneuver with Ziyad Baroud0:00 Intro
2:09 So Far
9:04 Two Sides of the Story
15:56 Beyond Control
30:27 Independent
42:46 Maneuvering Space
50:57 2018
56:59 2022
1:04:36 Decentralization
1:10:18 32 Years
We're with Ziyad Baroud for Episode 295 of The Beirut Banyan.
Click to watch:
https://youtu.be/S2eZy-1vEMg
We discuss his illustrious career in civil society (from working and serving as secretary general of LADE to positions at both TRA and LCPS), as well serving as minister of interior in two successive governments.
We look back at the maneuvering space afforded to him, responsibilities while serving in power and resignation, lessons learned from the 2018 election campaign and the possibilities for running in the upcoming...2022-02-011h 23
SHARE THE MIC63. Proud FatherLCPS Still fucking up. Take a stand. Proud of my kids. Soft parents breed Soft kids. 2022-01-2828 min
Insurance UncutS1 Ep. 11 - Machine learning - actuaries with superpowers, on a mission to predict and prevent!This week we talk to Charlie Stone about whether machine learning really could help insurers better predict the future, prevent losses and even give actuaries “superpowers”! Charlie is a Principal at LCP and leads LCPs InsurSight analytics platform.
We explore questions including:
• How is machine learning changing the way insurers operate and compete?
• What should insurance actuaries be doing to ensure they make best use of machine learning techniques?
• What are the practical pitfalls in building or implementing machine learning solutions?
• What can board members do to ensure that their firms don’t fall behind?2022-01-2731 min
The Constitution for AllThe Constitution For All Episode 13الدستور للجميع | الحلقة الثالثة عشرتستضيف الدكتورة ماري غنطوس، الدكتور مكرم عويسأستاذ في العلوم السياسيةLCPS المدير التنفيذي للمركز اللبناني للدراسات "في الحلقة الثالثة عشر لبرنامج "الدستور للجميع2021-12-0842 min
World XP PodcastEpisode 44 - Andrew Hoyler (LCPS School Board Member and Pilot)Andrew Hoyler has been a lifelong resident of Northern Virginia and is a graduate of Loudoun County Public Schools. After graduating from Briar Woods High School, he attended Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, where he majored in Professional Flight, with a minor in Organizational Leadership and Supervision. Upon graduating, he remained at Purdue to teach for one year before being hired as a commercial airline pilot. In his free time, Andrew enjoys volunteering in the community, exploring new places (his favorites are Easter Island and Vienna, Austria), and is an avid football, baseball and basketball fan. He looks fo...2021-11-141h 04SHARE THE MIC54. LCPS School board and Dr. Zeigler must goNo politics...just kids2021-10-2832 min
One More Thing With Solo GreenS3, Ep. 160: What Happened To Believe All Women?In this episode, I talk about a young girl who was raped at school and the school failed to protect her. I also talk about how the Left defends certain people when it is convenient for them and their narratives. I also talk about Biden sucking at everything as it relates to the Presidency.
Sources:
https://www.dailywire.com/news/loudoun-county-school-board-blasted-over-daily-wire-sex-assault-report-parents-demand-resignations-end-this-nightmare
https://www.dailywire.com/news/loudoun-county-schools-tried-to-conceal-sexual-assault-against-daughter-in-bathroom-father-says
https://www.dailywire.com/news/loudoun-county-update-sheriff-confirms-daily-wire-reporting-lcps-responds
https://nypost.com/2020/08/28/this-is-why-jacob-blake-had-a-warrant-out-for-his-arrest/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOti0...2021-10-1539 min
The DUM Show#237: CAN YOU HEAR US… HOW ABOUT NOW?EP. 237 | 11OCT21 | CAN YOU HEAR US… HOW ABOUT NOW? It was only a matter of time. I have shared many stories since beginning this show, but never my most personal or secret in the recesses of where bad things go. I faced and fought these demons over the years, but I never have spoken about until now. I don’t know why… maybe because my mind locked it away for so long that I didn’t even recall the events until I was 18 years old, stoking a fire in Colorado, and all of a sudden it hit me. I literally felt lik...2021-10-1323 min
#MakingStuffBetterMaking Stuff Better - Episode 11 - Karl WittyKarl supports the ongoing development of the Local Care Partnerships (LCPs), promoting a strong and effective presence from the third sector in each area for Volition Forum Central.
Forum Central is a network of health and social care third sector organisations in Leeds delivered by the partnership of:
Leeds Older People’s Forum and
Volition-Leeds (the Mental Health, Physical and Sensory Impairment and Learning Disabilities Forum)
Volition was first established in 1987 as the ‘Leeds Voluntary Sector Mental Health Forum’. In 2004 the charity changed its name to ‘Volition-Leeds’. In 2017 Volition merged with the PSI-Network – which was the key Leeds...2021-08-2346 min
The DUM Show#192: Dem says she is a slavery victim. Masks in school. Fauci vs. Paul.EP. 192 | 20JUL21 | Dem says she is a slavery victim. Masks in school. Fauci vs. Paul. LIAR, LIAR, SCRUBS ON FIRE. Top government epidemiologist Dr. Anthony Fauci and Sen. Rand Paul traded accusations of "lying" about gain-of-function research at a Tuesday Senate hearing, continuing the long-running feud between the National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) director and the Kentucky senator. LETS GET READY TO RUMBLE! I ONCE CAUGHT A FISH THIS BIG Texas State Rep. Senfronia Thompson – one of the Democratic lawmakers that fled Austin for D.C. to deprive the state legislature of a quorum to vote on el...2021-07-2158 min
HANGIN’ WITH AIESECThe LADY IN THE ARENA PART 2This is a continuation of our Former LCPs AIESEC Journey. Enjoy!2021-06-1535 min
#MakingStuffBetterMaking Stuff Better - Episode 1 - Thea SteinLocal Care Partnerships (LCPs) is the term used in Leeds to describe our model of joined-up working to deliver local care for local people; working in and with local communities.
Local Care Partnerships build on Leeds City Council’s strong history, NHS and third sector (community organisations) staff working together.
Some meet together due to historical ways of working in that geography.
Recognising the city’s diversity, they are tailored to local need and the features of that particular community.
This podcast aims to create a platform to feature activity happening in Local...2021-05-1225 min
LCPS Engaging in Teaching and LearningLet’s Talk MLSS!Have you heard the acronym MLSS? Are you wondering what this stands for or what it is? You have probably heard this mentioned but would like to know more. If you would like to learn more about it, then this is the episode for you!
Esther Peterson, Taryn Fogle, and Monica Fullerton join me on today’s episode to discuss the framework of MLSS (Multi Layered Support Systems), and they do a great job of giving clear examples and explanations of what MLSS can look like in a school. Listeners will appreciate the fact that it’s not just...2021-04-2024 minLCPS Engaging in Teaching and LearningSocial and Emotional Support Discussion for Students, Teachers and FamiliesListen to today’s episode for a great discussion that co-host Jeanette Covarrubia has with Soña Saiz (Coordinator of Mental Health & Academic Counseling) and Amanda McDowell (Social Worker at Alameda Elementary School) on providing social and emotional support to our students and families. Together they discuss specific ways that they have provided support during the quarantine and ways they are continuing supporting students and families as many are starting back fully with face-to-face learning.
Please find several additional resources below provided by our guests on today’s show:
LCPS Resources:
Check in with Your K...2021-04-1628 minLCPS Engaging in Teaching and LearningHigh School Teachers Discuss LCPS Full Re-EntryAre you planning lessons, activities, and labs for our full re-entry? Wondering what Canvas management, social distancing, and overall safe practices are going to look like? Today’s episode features Las Cruces High School teachers Raul Perea (Ag Teacher), Natalie Reno (Chemistry Teacher) and Anita Cummings (Yearbook and Education Pathway Teacher). Together we discuss how they plan to run their lessons, labs, and shop activities safely with our full re-entry kiddos while also managing their fully online students.
2021-04-0721 min
Babel: Translating the Middle EastLebanon's Energy SectorThis week on Babel, Jon Alterman talks with Jessica Obeid, energy consultant, a senior global advisor at the London-based consultancy Azure Strategy, and an academy associate with Chatham House's Energy, Environment, and Resources Programme. They talk about the Lebanese power sector and what its shortcomings tell us about broader fissures in Arab society. Then, Natasha Hall, Will Todman, and Jon continue the discussion about sectarianism and renewable energy, and discuss our new report.
Jessica Obeid, "Failure to Power: The Need for Decentralized Renewable Energy Models," CSIS, March 18, 2021.
Natasha Hall, "Lebanon's Political Bosses Are the Real Problem," CSIS, August 17, 2020.
Jess...2021-04-0634 minLCPS Engaging in Teaching and LearningMesilla Valley Leadership Academy – Mrs. Martos and Two Students ShareMesilla Valley Leadership Academy: How much do you know about this middle school and the awesome things it offers? The school’s interim administrator Anita Martos and two of her students, Allie Goldsteen and Aloe Cozart, share the school’s philosophy, structure, and unique make-up that you may not know about this middle school. Listen to this episode to learn why this school may be a great fit for some of our LCPS kiddos.
2021-03-3021 minLCPS Engaging in Teaching and LearningRebecca Rodriguez Discusses Her School RGPI & Her Wellness InitiativePart 1: Rio Grande Preparatory Institute: How much do you know about this school and the awesome things it offers? The school’s proud principal Rebecca Rodriguez shares the school’s background, vision, course offerings, and many other things you may not know about this alternative high school. Listen to this episode to learn why this school is a great fit for some of our LCPS kiddos.
Part 2: We all know that we are living in a time where we all need to better care for ourselves mentally, emotionally, and physically. Tune in to this episode to learn how Rod...2021-03-1637 minLCPS Engaging in Teaching and LearningElementary Teachers Discuss i-Ready Math Implementation and SuccessAre you an elementary teacher looking to refine your i-Ready Math implementation? Maybe you are new to teaching i-Ready Math? If so, this is episode is for you! Teachers Rylee Garza (Desert Hills Elementary), Gabriel Taney (Alameda Elementary), Jeannette Covarrubia (Alameda Elementary), and Susan Barker (Alameda Elementary) talk with Lisa Hufstedler (LCPS Associate Director of Teaching and Learning for K12 Math) about their success with the i-Ready Math curriculum. The topics they discuss include Google and Nearpod implementation, virtual math games, and report usage.
2021-03-0928 minLCPS Engaging in Teaching and LearningSecondary Teachers Discuss Carnegie Math Implementation and SuccessAre you a secondary teacher looking to refine your Carnegie Math implementation? Maybe you are new to teaching Carnegie Math? If so, this episode is for you! Teachers Monica Mcnichols (White Sands Middle School), Stephanie Martin (Sierra Middle School), and Cara Jurus (Mayfield High School) talk with Lisa Hufstedler (LCPS Associate Director of Teaching and Learning for K12 Math) about their success with the Carnegie Math curriculum. The topics they discuss include Google and Nearpod implementation, Edulastic and Mathia usage, and how they plan to transition into a face-to-face environment after starting their implementation remotely.
2021-03-0225 minLCPS Engaging in Teaching and LearningEsports: Gaming Sports Programs at LCPS High SchoolsDid you know that we have programs where our gaming kiddos play video games on teams competitively? On today’s episode Jorge Robles (LCHS Esports Coach), Michael Soffera (OHS Esports Coach), Matt Dawkins (LCPS Technology Director), and Blake Adkins (NMAA Board Member) have an enjoyable conversation on the Esports programs offered at several of our LCPS high schools. They discuss many of the misconceptions people have about their programs, the games the students play, and the many benefits that their programs offer for our gaming kiddos. Whether you are a gamer yourself, a teacher helping a student get involved, a pare...2021-02-1635 min
The Lebanese Politics PodcastEpisode 98 - Social protectionsDiscussion on the World Bank's Lebanon Emergency Crisis and COVID-19 Response Social Safety Net Project (ESSN) begins at 18:40.
Ben and Timour are joined this week by Sami Zoughaib, a Beirut-based researcher and former LCPS researcher/podcaster at Alternative Frequencies, to discuss social protections in Lebanon and the technical and political difficulties with the World Bank's $246 million loan for the ESSN.
Also covered: vaccines arrive in Lebanon, the probe into the Beirut port explosion restarts, controversy around Lockman Slim's memorial, the 16th anniversary of Rafik Hariri's assassination and government formation.
Music track: Zuhal by Elepheel, check out his other work @elepheel2021-02-1541 min
Marketplace DiscussionsPower Sector: Where Do We Go From Here? | Jessica G. ObeidThis talk is part of the Marketplace Lecture Series in an attempt to bridge the gap between academia and industry.
Talk #8: Power Sector: Where Do We Go From Here?
Bio: Jessica Obeid is an independent energy policy consultant focusing on electricity and energy transition. She also serves as Senior Global Advisor for London-based consultancy Azure Strategy, formerly Castlereagh Associates. She is Academy Associate at Chatham House’s energy, environment and resources department in London, where she previously served as resident fellow and non-resident fellow for the Lebanese Center for Policy Studies. Prior to moving into po...2021-02-131h 23
Charlottesville Community EngagementJanuary 12, 2021: Louisa schools to go virtual for two weeks; Scottsville discusses response to racist fliersWith the COVID pandemic still raging, today’s Patreon-fueled shout-out from an anonymous contributor is once again to state clearly: "We keep each other safe. Wear a mask, wash your hands, and keep your distance."On today’s show:* Scottsville Town Council responds to racist propaganda distributed over the weekend* The Village of Rivanna Community Advisory Committee gets an update on Albemarle’s new housing policy* Developer of Rivanna Village project in eastern Albemarle gives a status report* University of Virginia Health System to halt hospital visitation...2021-01-1216 min
How To Survive High-School2- MagdaleneFor this podcast’s second episode, we take a deep dive into the life of Magdalene Kruse, a German teen at the time of the Second World War. In a story told by Maximillian Lütgens, Magdalene’s grandson, we learn about the close contact she had with bombs, soldiers, traumas and about how people who survived the war overcame those traumas, making them even more “mentally strong” than before.
Work Cited:
“Growing up in the Second World War”. IWM. https://www.iwm.org.uk/history/growing-up-in-the-second-world-war. Date Accessed: Nov 23
“How Children’s Lives Changed During The Second World War”. IWM. https://www.iw...2020-12-1711 min
DHS PressThe Discourse; A conversation with Embolden's Sarah SmithOn this episode, Sonal sits down with Sarah Smith from Embolden, a local non-profit, to talk about equity in LCPS and the organization's efforts to help provide students with more equitable opportunities and resources.2020-12-1118 min
Alternative Frequencies | غيّر الموجةEpisode 18 - Rotating Ministries: The Good, The Bad and The UglyOn this week's episode, Sami Zoughaib sits with Dr. Mounir Mahmalat, Senior Researcher at LCPS, to discuss the issue of rotation of ministerial portfolios between political parties. The episode dwells on recent research conducted by Sami and Mounir on this issue, looking at the effect of previous cases of rotation in past governments and their effect on legislative production.
في حلقة هذا الأسبوع، يستضيف سامي زغيب الدكتور منير مهملات وهو باحث رئيسي في المركز اللبناني للدراسات، لمناقشة مبدأ المداورة في الحقائب الوزارية. تتناول الحلقة دراسة جديدة لسامي ومنير حول هذا الموضوع، تقيّم اثر حالات المداورة في الحكومات السابقة على الإنتاج التشريعي للوزارات.
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Alternative Frequencies | غيّر الموجةEpisode 16 - Potential for Change in ElectionsOn this week’s episode, Nadim El Kak and fellow LCPS researcher Georgia Dagher talk about a study they co-authored on the performance of independent candidates in the 2018 elections. They discuss prospects for future elections and the different campaigning strategies adopted by independents while highlighting takeaways from the results of the vote.
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DHS PressPart 2 of the Conversation with Andrea Mendoza on the Changing Social Sciences CurriculumOn this episode, Sonal sits down with Andrea Mendoza to continue their conversation about the changes being made to the LCPS social sciences curriculum to be more inclusive and culturally responsive. Find the first part of their conversation here: https://dhspress.com/6117/showcase/a-conversation-with-andrea-mendoza-about-the-changing-social-sciences-curriculum/2020-10-2911 min
find your causeLincoln Park Community Services with Mary Johnson // Holistic Services for HomelessnessIn Season 2, Episode 3 we hear how Mary Johnson, Chief Development & Strategy Officer at Lincoln Park Community Services (LPCS) and team are fighting homelessness. LPCS brings communities together to empower individuals facing homelessness and poverty to secure stable housing and make sustainable life changes. LCPS works with the larger community to ensure their members receive the support, respect, and understanding they need to empower their lives. They also provide a holistic continuum of services that removes barriers and increases self-sufficiency, seek to creating solutions to homelessness in our community, and believe that every person in the community has a stake in...2020-10-2328 minDHS PressThe Discourse- A Conversation with Andrea Mendoza About the Changing Social Sciences CurriculumThis episode Sonal and Andrea Mendoza from the LCPS Social Sciences Department sit down to talk about the new changes to the social sciences curriculums to be more culturally inclusive.2020-10-1621 min
NU.nl Dit wordt het nieuwsKuipers: 'We zijn nu veel beter voorbereid op een grote uitbraak' | Woensdagmiddag 30 september 2020Het aantal opgenomen coronapatiënten in Nederlandse ziekenhuizen blijft stijgen. Maandag werd al gewaarschuwd dat als de trend zich doorzet, ziekenhuizen dit weekend mogelijk al reguliere zorg zouden moeten afschalen. Daarnaast is het Landelijk Coördinatiecentrum Patiënten Spreiding (LCPS) weer begonnen met het verspreiden van patiënten over ziekenhuizen. Hoe ziet de druk op ziekenhuizen er nu uit? We horen het van Ernst Kuipers, voorzitter van het Landelijk Netwerk Acute Zorg (LNAZ).2020-09-3000 min
SETADomestic and Regional Implications of Beirut ExplosionModerator : Ferhat Pirinççi, SETA
Speakers :
Mey Al Sayegh, Communication Manager at the Ministry of Social Affairs, Lebanon
Nasser Yasin, American University of Beirut
Imad Risk, Isticharia for Strategic &Communication Studies(ISCS) Lebanon
Sami Atallah, The Lebanese Center for Policy Studies (LCPS)
The huge blast in Beirut unfolds a new chapter in Lebanon’s already fragile political and economic landscape, intensifying its economic hardships and political tensions. The emerging turmoil also deepened foreign involvement into the country, both by regional players as well as international actors. SETA organizes a webinar to discuss what strategic implications the blast could produce and how...2020-09-291h 51
Lightridge Living BookTrailerEpisode one will drop next week. If you are interested in being a guest on Lightridge Living Book email Ms. Ivory (amy.ivory@lcps.org).2020-09-2400 min
Alternative Frequencies | غيّر الموجةEpisode 6 - What's Next for the Protest Movement?On the sixth episode, Nadim El Kak is joined by sociologist and LCPS Fellow Dr Rima Majed to discuss recent political developments following the Beirut explosion including reemerging protests, alternative resistance strategies, geopolitics, government resignation, state violence, and lingering support for sectarian parties.
في الحلقة السادسة، تنضم إلى نديم القاق عالمة الاجتماع وزميلة باحثة في المركز اللبناني للدراسات الدكتورة ريما ماجد لمناقشة بعض التطورات السياسية منذ انفجار بيروت بما في ذلك عودة التظاهرات، استراتيجيات بديلة للمعارضة، المواقف الجيوسياسية المختلفة، استقالة الحكومة، قمع الدولة، وأسباب استمرار دعم الأحزاب الطائفية من قبل البعض.
Resources:
Financial Collapse, Revolution, and Pandemic: Where are the Unions? --> www.lcps-lebanon.org/featuredArticle.php?id=289
انهيار ماليّ وثورة ووباء: أين النقابات والاتحادات؟ https://www.lcps-lebanon.org/featuredArticle.php?id=304
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Bungacast/141/ Oh Lebanon, What Now? ft. Rima MajedOn Lebanon's crisis.
We call up Rima Majed in Beirut to talk us through the aftermath of the enormous explosion and ensuing protests. How has Lebanon's history since the civil war created such a profound, multi-layered crisis? We cover the desperate economic situation and the October 2019 revolt, before going deep on the politics of sectarianism, the regional scenario impacting Lebanon, the legacy of the Arab Spring, and the risks of foreign intervention.
Running Order:
Beirut explosion and protests - (07:04)
Lebanese history 1990-today - (23:53)
Economic crisis - (38:05)
Sectarianism - (51:16)
Regional scenario and foreign intervention - (01:04:54)
In...2020-08-131h 28
Salehنگاهي به اوضاع سياسي لبنانروزنامه Klassekampen نروژى، روزنامه اى است مستقل كه افكار و انديشه هاى جناح چپ نروژ را انعكاس ميدهد
اين روزنامه در ارتباط با انفجار اخیر در بيروت مقاله اى دارد تحت عنوان PENGESEKTER STYRER LANDET يعني "پول كشور را اداره ميكند"
اين روزنامه گفتگويي داشته است با Sami Zoughaib
سامي تحلیلگر سیاست های عمومی برای اندیشکده مستقل مرکز مطالعات سیاسی لبنان (LCPS) ،Lebanon Center for Policy Studies ميباشد
من بخش هايي از اين مقاله را بفارسي برگردانده ام كه برایتان میخوانم:
صالح موسوی
اسلو ۱۲ آگوست ۲۰۲۰2020-08-1216 min
Status/الوضعCompound Crises: Ziad Abu-Rish Reports on the Chemical Explosion In BeirutOn Tuesday, August 4th, a massive explosion rocked Beirut and sent a giant mushroom cloud into the sky. The blast, which struck the city with a force comparable to a 3.5 magnitude earthquake, destroyed much of the country’s main port, flattened and damaged hundreds of buildings, including three hospitals, and a huge number of businesses and homes. So far, 135 fatalities have been counted, 300,000 have been displaced and over 5000 have been injured. Hundreds of people are still trying to know the whereabouts of their loved ones who went missing.
To get a better picture of what happened in Beirut and the ec...2020-08-1053 min
Alternative Frequencies | غيّر الموجةEpisode 4 - Making Sense of the BlackoutsOn the fourth episode of Alternative Frequencies, Nadim El Kak is joined by Energy Policy Consultant and LCPS Fellow Jessica Obeid to discuss the factors that have led Lebanon into its ongoing blackouts, why attempts at reforming the electricity sector have failed, and what can be done to address the range of issues plaguing the sector.
في الحلقة الرابعة من بودكاست غيّر الموجة، تنضم إلى نديم القاق المستشارة في السياسات الخاصة بالطاقة وزميلة باحثة في المركز اللبناني للدراسات جيسيكا عبيد لمناقشة العوامل التي اوصلت لبنان إلى الظلام، لماذا فشلت محاولات إصلاح قطاع الكهرباء، وما الذي يمكن فعله لمعالجة القضايا التي يعاني منها القطاع.
Resources:
Lebanon’s Power Sector: Making Reforms Work
The Government Monitor No. 3: Scrutinizing Lebanon’s Electricity Plan
Electricity Subsidies: Benefiting some Regions More than Others
الإصلاح السياسي في الكهرباء: هل من خيبات أمل جديدة؟
نحو تصويب النقاش في مسألة الكهرباء في لبنان
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Alternative Frequencies | غيّر الموجةالحلقة ٢ - السلطة السياسية: بين الإصلاح والمصالحفي حلقتنا الثانية، نديم القاق يحاور سامي زغيب عن الأزمة المالية التي يعاني منها لبنان، العوامل البنيوية التي اوصلتنا هنا، المفاوضات مع صندوق النقد الدولي، إخفاقات الماضي في تنفيذ إصلاحات، ولماذا السلطة السياسية ترفض القيام بالاصلاح على الرغم من الحاجة الماسة إلى التمويل.
In our second episode, Nadim El Kak is joined by Sami Zoughaib to discuss Lebanon’s financial crisis, the structural factors that got us here, negotiations with the IMF, past failures to implement reforms, and why the political establishment is so averse to policy change despite the dire need for outside financing.
Music by Carol-ElShaar – follow her on Soundcloud.
Resources:
These two "Government Monitors" by LCPS cover the performance of Hariri's last government during its 9-months tenure, prior to the former PM's resignation last October:
1- What Have Lebanese Ministries Done? http://www.lcps-lebanon.org/agendaArticle.php?id=117
2- Lebanese Government: A Dismal Performance. https://www.lcps-lebanon.org/agendaArticle.php?id=111
These three policy briefs cover the CEDRE Refor...2020-07-2129 min
Alternative Frequencies | غيّر الموجةEpisode 1 - Who Does the Parliament Represent?In our first episode, Nadim El Kak hosts LCPS Director Sami Atallah who discusses how members of Parliament are disconnected from citizens’ concerns, have relinquished the authorities granted to them as lawmakers, and are incapable of managing Lebanon's overlapping crises.
Music by Carol-ElShaar – follow her on Soundcloud.
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The Beirut BanyanEp.183 (Video): Public Health & Reform with Fatima Al Sayah0:00 Intro
6:11 State Response to Covid-19
28:48 Public Response to Covid-19
35:12 Healthcare System Reform
47:07 Recommendations vs Decision-Making
59:29 Covid-19 & Economic Crisis
1:12:14 Contextual Factors & Covid-19
We're back with Fatima Al Sayah for Episode 183 of The Beirut Banyan.
We discuss the Lebanese state's response to the Covid-19 pandemic; public behavior that has changed since the novel coronavirus began spreading earlier this year; Lebanon's healthcare system and state institutions in dire need of reform; severe disconnect between policy papers and decision makers; Covid-19's impact on Lebanon's economic crisis; and contextual factors that matter when comparing different countries' experiences to the pandemic.
Fatima is a Public...2020-06-301h 22
The Flying Baton - a beginning band podcast#9 Starting Oboe Players with Sammy CharriezFull Biography and Oboe Resources - https://tinyurl.com/y9y6j89c Her favorite beginning band piece “Majestica” by Balmages- https://tinyurl.com/yca7u76oAnother favorite “Along the Crystal Coast” by Oare - https://tinyurl.com/yd5jcnuqSammy’s Contact info - Samantha.Charriez@lcps.orgBeginning Band Pick of the WeekDark Adventure by Ralph FordPublished by AlfredLink to Listen/Buy - https://tinyurl.com/qw36ljj2020-06-0254 min
LCPS Engaging in Teaching and LearningVirtual Learning Lounge Podcast: End of the Year ReflectionsThe 19-20 school year required more grace, flexibility and patience than ever before. Darby Sanchez and Kina Marlatt, LCPS teachers, joins us for our first Zoom Podcast meeting to chat about the school year. Their poignant reflections about the way teachers reach their students fill our 30 minute episode. Please take a moment to listen to our LCPS family reflect on the teachers we became this year.
Check out Darby's Youtube Channel here
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0YLh7FMszSUuDCYCFGOuPQ
And be on the lookout, a new season of our podcast st...2020-05-1934 min
LCPS Engaging in Teaching and LearningLCPS GRADS ProgramKissa Dixon, Samantha Redford and Katrina Castillo join us to discuss the LCPS GRADS Program and the work they do to work with our district's teen parents. Las Cruces High School and Oñate High School share their models for GRADS and highlight some of their program's successes.
2020-03-1026 minLCPS Engaging in Teaching and LearningCriss Grubbs and District TestingCriss Grubbs is the LCPS District Testing Coordinator. In this role, she oversees state and federal testing for the district. 2019-2020 has brought many changes to NM Assessments. Criss breaks down, for teachers, what this means, what it will look like, and how to be prepared.
LINKS -
NM PED Assessment Bureau
Khan Academy Resource
College Board and SAT
2020-03-1021 minLCPS Engaging in Teaching and LearningJim Schapekahm and Las Cruces Home Builders AssociationDuring the 19-20 school year, Oñate High School established a partnership with the Las Cruces Homebuilder's Association. In this episode, Principal Jim Schapekahm discusses the goals of the program and the need for a variety of career and technical courses.
LINKS -
KFOX14 Story - LCPS Introduces Build My Future
Las Cruces Homebuilders Association
Build My Future
2020-03-1012 minLCPS Engaging in Teaching and LearningRachel Knight and ACE ProgramRachel Knight is the 2018 LCPS Teacher of the Year and a 2018 New Mexico Teacher of the Year Finalist. She is an ACE Career Specialist for LCPS. Rachel's professional accomplishments include being names the National Association of Agricultural Educators (NAAE) Region II National Agriscience Teacher of the Year and a NAAE National Agriscience Teacher Ambassador and professional development facilitator. In this episode, she shares more about the ACE program and the Agricultural Career connection in Las Cruces and the Mesilla Valley.
LINKS -
Career Readiness and ACE, LCPS
2020-03-1017 min
ClassCast PodcastClip 017.3 -- Sam Mull -- Learning by Doing (Kayaking, Hiking, Concerts, & Woodworking)In the third highlight clip from ClassCast Podcast Episode 017, host Ryan Tibbens and Sam Mull, a former LCPS student and current Programming & Community Engagement Coordinator for Loudoun County Public Library, discuss hobbies and learning by doing. They compare the cost of equipment for a skilled trade to college, the fulfillment of self-selected endeavors, being cool, and two of Sam's most important education influences, GIS teacher Mike Wagner (see ClassCast Podcast Episode 015) and shop teacher Tim Gregory (future podcast?). Sam talks more about each man's influence on him in other parts of the episode, so don't miss the full audio! ...2020-02-0633 minClassCast PodcastEpisode 015 -- Mike Wagner on GIS, Weather-Forecasting, & Better SchoolsClassCast Podcast Episode 015 features a discussion between Mike Wagner, lead GIS teacher in Loudoun County, VA (as well as science teacher, curriculum developer, and expert weather forecaster), and host Ryan Tibbens. They discuss using geographic information systems (GIS), particularly ArcGIS, in the classroom; Mike's background and current projects as a professional weather forecaster (specializing in snow day predictions); and why a more experience-based, hands-on, and interdisciplinary style school is needed. GIS can work in every class and subject area and is considered a top five career "area of need," so implementing this technology can create valuable job skills in...2020-01-181h 23
Getting Smart Podcast229 - Eric Williams on Empowering Students to Make a ContributionToday’s episode is all about contribution and empowering all students to make meaningful contributions to the world! At Loudoun County Public Schools that is their motto! LCPS is a big Virginia district west of Washington, DC, serving about 84,000 students in 94 schools. In today’s episode, Tom Vander Ark gets to speak with the Superintendent of Loudoun, Dr. Eric Williams. Dr. Williams has been Superintendent in Loudoun for just over five years. While many districts reference citizenship as a goal, Williams prefers the term ‘contribution,’ as it incorporates careers in the private sector, civic engagement, and commu...2019-11-0630 min
DHS PressDiscourse.Ep6.FINALA conversation with Ad-Hoc Committee for Equity Chair Brenda Sheridan about socio-economic and racial equity in LCPS.2019-10-2520 min
Arcola United Methodist ChurchLiving Well Series: Transitioning to Middle SchoolAnne Terry and Julia Riedel, Elementary School Counselors at LCPS, speak with parents of rising 5th and 6th graders about the transition to middle school.2019-08-2500 min
Arcola United Methodist ChurchLiving Well Series: Transitioning to Middle School (Audio)Anne Terry and Julia Riedel, Elementary School Counselors at LCPS, speak with parents of rising 5th and 6th graders about the transition to middle school.2019-08-2500 min
info@theworkforceshow.comTosin Adetoro--Teaching ITMs. Tosin Adetoro has a bachelor's in physics from Frostburg State University and a master's in technology education from Virginia Tech. She also received her Educational Leadership and Administration Certificate from George Washington University. A National Board Certified Teacher, endorsed in Physics and Technology Education, Tosin has over ten years of experience in the education field. She began her teaching career in Loudoun County, Virginia where she taught Aerospace Science, Applied Technology, Physics courses, and served as the LCPS Aerospace Educator In-Residence at the Stephen F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly.
In 2014, Tosin launched Get Into STEM, LLC to continue to...2019-03-0400 min
DHS PressThe Discourse: Episode 1Sonal Prakash examines relevant topics in the school system. In this episode Sonal talks with Fiona Brown, a student assistant specialist with LCPS who is involved with Sources of Strength.2018-12-1326 min
Lead the Way - A Podcast for School LeadersHow To Turn A School AroundIn this riveting episode, Kurt Dolson, Principal of Parkview High School, in the Loudoun County Public Schools shares how he turned around an academically struggling school to become a high achieving school for all students. He provides concrete examples of how he raised achievement for fragile learners and how he led his faculty/staff in this process. Parkview High School 1,432 students 81% Diversity 60% Economically Disadvantaged Get connected with Kurt to learn more about how he, and his team, are leading their students toward success. Kurt's email: kirk.dolson@lcps.org Parkview's Twitter: @Park_View_HS ...2018-06-1505 min
Lead the Way - A Podcast for School LeadersMentoring Matters - The Power of Mentoring LeadersLoudoun County Public Schools Principals Pack Pack and Andrew Stevens talk about the power of mentoring. Paul, the Washington Post and Loudoun County Public Schools Principal of the Year, has served as Andrew's mentor over the past year. Andrew, a new principal at Arcola Elementary School, found the mentoring highly valuable and a rewarding experience. Paul Pack @LIBPrincipal https://twitter.com/LIBPrincipal paul.pack@lcps.org Article in Washington Post on Paul Pack 2018 National Excellence STEM School @LCPSLiberty Andrew Stevens Principal Arcola Elementary School "Today's Dreamers, Tomorrow's Achievers" andrew.stevens@lcps.org 703-957...2018-05-2904 min
Mornings on the MallWMAL Interview - JILL TURGEON - 03.20.18INTERVIEW - JILL TURGEON - Loudoun County School Board Member (Blue Ridge District) – discussed a proposed Loudoun County School Board gun violence in schools resolution, what the resolution actually does, and what we should do to address school security
• Loudoun School Board To Vote On Gun Violence In Schools Resolution (WMAL) -- The Loudoun County School Board’s scheduled to vote Tuesday on a gun violence prevention resolution. The resolution includes statistics on gun violence in schools, information about what LCPS is doing to keep kids safe, and asks legislators on all levels to come together to taken action to cut down...2018-03-2007 min
Business, Life, & Coffee | Personal Development and Success Tips for Entrepreneurs90 - Former NFL Cheerleader Brittany Rose Builds Businesses and Rehabs Baltimore HomesFormer NFL Cheerleader Brittany Rose Builds Businesses and Rehabs Baltimore Homes
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Hard knocks and sacrifice are a part of every successful entrepreneurs journey but More Than Cheer CEO Brittany Rose seems to bounce back and overcome obstacles with ease. Get a "behind the scenes" look...2017-05-1628 min
The Book Love Foundation PodcastHow Teachers Can Be Leaders. Episode 6 of the Book Love Foundation PodcastWelcome to Episode 6 of The Book Love Foundation Podcast! And thank you for joining us in this celebration of teaching and the joy of learning.
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We re going to talk about leadership in teaching, but maybe not in the way you think.
In the words of Sadie Nardini, Becoming a master takes stubbornness, dedication, and focus. And it starts right now. Transformation was, is, and always will be a DIY–a do-it-yourself process.
I was struck by how much th...2016-04-0428 min