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Conner Prairie's Director of Business Intelligence, Andrew Collins, joins us to discuss funding and oversight for K-12 education. When common school trailblazer Horace Mann began his campaign to establish universal education in the United States, he saw it as the only way to overcome disparities plaguing the country and give every child an equal opportunity and access to quality educational opportunities. However, with public schools faltering on this promise, the recent rise of private charter schools have claimed to offer a similar opportunity as an alternative. Some charter schools succeed at providing this opportunity with an 'atypical' education in an honest way while some fail. Easton, Zoe, and Andrew Collins dive into just how deep the issue has become, who the true victims are, and how we can begin to re-center those who have always deserved a fair shot at achieving their dreams.

Our sources:

Baines, Lawrence. “Does Horace Mann Still Matter?” Educational Horizons, Vol. 84, No. 4 (Summer 2006).

https://www.jstor.org/stable/42923671 

Burris and Cimarusti. “Chartered for Profit: The Hidden World of Charter Schools Operated for Financial Gain.” networkforpubliceducation.org (September 2020- February, 2021)

https://networkforpubliceducation.org/chartered-for-profit/ 

Burris and Cimarusti. “Chartered for Profit II: Pandemic Profiteering.” networkforpubliceducation.org (2021)

https://networkforpubliceducation.org/chartered-for-profit-ii-pandemic-profiteering/ 

Cremin, Lawrence A.“Horace Mann.” Encyclopedia Britannica. (Jul 20, 1998).

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Hall-of-Fame-for-Great-Americans 

Jason, Zachary. “The Battle Over Charter Schools.” Harvard Graduate School of Education (May 20, 2017)

https://www.gse.harvard.edu/ideas/ed-magazine/17/05/battle-over-charter-schools 

Newton, Derek. “20,000 More Reasons To Never Go To A For-Profit School.” forbes.com (Dec 9, 2018)

https://www.forbes.com/sites/dereknewton/2018/12/09/20000-more-reasons-to-never-go-to-a-for-profit-school/?sh=310767bb30e5

Smith, Casey “Charter schools win in proposed Indiana budget amid public advocacy campaign.” indianacapitalchronicle.com (MARCH 8, 2023)

https://indianacapitalchronicle.com/2023/03/08/charter-schools-win-in-proposed-indiana-budget-what-does-that-mean-for-other-public-schools/ 

TBS Staff. “Guide to For-Profit Colleges: How to Avoid Predatory Schools.” thebestschools.org (September 2, 2022)

https://thebestschools.org/resources/for-profit-colleges/#:~:text=For%2Dprofit%20colleges%20have%20earned,report%20much%20lower%20graduation%20rates

Further Reading:

https://tjrs.monticello.org/archive/search/quotes?keys=&sort_bef_combine=field_tjrs_date_value+ASC&field_tjrs_categorization_tid%5B%5D=2174&field_tjrs_date_value_1%5Bvalue%5D%5Bdate%5D=&field_tjrs_date_value2_1%5Bvalue%5D%5Bdate%5D=&_ga=2.75063957.660474691.1702336022-1751129134.1702336022 

Links and Resources:

• Noliwe Rooks, Cutting School: The Segrenomics of American Education
• William Doyle,  Let the Children Play: For the Learning, Well-being and Life Success of Every Child, co-authored by Pasi Sahlberg
• Segment about Finnish schools in Michael Moore’s documentary, “Where to Invade Next”

We're heading to warm weather this time on the Angler Qwest Podcast with South Carolina charter captain Mike Gault.

Mike owns Time 2 Fish Charters on Lake Murray.  He specializes in stripers, catfish and crappies.

The retired Conservation Officer talks about the winter fishery for striped bass and how they troll live bait for big fish.

Mike also describes why his Angler Qwest 824 Striper is the perfect rig for his style of fishing.

Allan Bevan is a 24 year veteran of the Perth charter boat scene and played a pivotal role in opening up the Samsonfish jigging scene. But in this episode he shares his passion and knowledge for catching snapper.

Western Australian's refer to these fish as "pinkies", regardless of the size they reach. And they certainly do reach some very large proportions in that part of the world. 

During our interview Allan chats candidly about the many tips tricks he uses to connect his clients with quality snapper, sharing lures techniques and tips for finding fish.

Full show notes available at https://doclures.com/perth-snapper-allan-bevan

Mike McKnight, Aimee Russell, Michael "Sharky" Marquez of Out Cast Charters and Monsta Fishin Apparel

In this episode we talk about the strategy or luck of getting hunting tags; Michael "Sharky" Marquez' quick rise to success as a Texas fishing guide and owner of an apparel company at 23; Texas shark fishing; flounder;animal rights groups in Texas vs CA; how Aimee became a Monsta Prostaffer. Plus wildlife and outdoors headlines; wearing pink instead of orange.

Being addicted to any sort of substance is a very real issue. Here's an inside look at my struggles with addiction over the years. If you or anyone you know is struggling, please reach out!

This week I had the privilege of interviewing my friend - and fellow wheelchair user - Zack Collie. Zack is a fellow motivator who is currently taking YouTube by storm. Be sure to listen and see how similar, yet different, spinal cord injuries can be!

This week I had the pleasure of sitting down with my mother, Loretta Charters, to discuss what it's like to see your child go through a life changing experience. Hear first hand what it's like to be a full time caregiver, house wife, and mother to a multi child family in episode 5 of the Life Of A Quadriplegic podcast.

Dr. Phil sure did stir up a lot of controversy this week over his comments regarding quadriplegic relationships. Listen now to see my take on it!

Episode three of the Life Of A Quadriplegic podcast covers how my body physically changed and adapted to my new situation. We're getting deeper into this thing, and I'm really loving opening up to you all. I hope you enjoy!

Episode two of the life of a quadriplegic podcasts covers how I adapted to my new situation. Every episode from here on out will dive deeper into a multitude of different subjects. I hope you enjoy!

Episode one of the life of a quadriplegic podcasts is a very brief introduction into how I got hurt, what my limitations are, and how I want the rest of the season to progress. I was really sick when I was recording this, so please forgive me for not having the best quality available. Every episode from here on out will dive deeper into a multitude of different subjects. I hope you enjoy!

Welcome to the Life Of A Quadriplegic podcast! Your weekly dose of inspiration and motivation. Jump on board and listen as Austin Charters explains the many different facets of his disability, quadriplegia.

It's day 2 and we are here at the Great American Outdoor Show in Harrisburg, Pa.   Today we had the pleasure to speak to Eric Lip with NRA's Eddie Eagle Program, Trout Magnet, Taylor Charters, Amphibia Floating Eyewear, Bobby Uhrig of MegaStrike, Enigma Fishing Rods, and Procision Arms.  Let's head down to the show floor.  

For more episodes go to www.rutandriverpusuits.com

Music: The Native Howl

Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits

Show Notes:

During the first segment of Episode 4, the crew discusses a recent piece by Valerie Strauss entitled: Linda Darling-Hammond VS Diane Ravitch and Carol Burris (https://wapo.st/2ziklcc)

Darling-Hammond's side takes exception in this piece that there is room for charters in America. She takes up "the issues of choice in public education from a different perspective from the one that has been driving debates since the election of President Trump."

This piece comes in response to what Diane Ravitch wrote about charter schools: Does it matter who operates America’s public schools? (https://wapo.st/2qU3iZF)

"That’s a central question in the national debate about education and the movement to find alternatives to school districts that are publicly funded and operated. While charter schools are publicly funded, they are privately operated and are not required in most places to be as transparent as publicly operated schools. The public also has little say in key operations of private and public schools that accept publicly funded vouchers."

This week in The Current, We head back up to Sodus Point, NY to catch a ride on the Diamond J with Captain Jim Del Real. Will finds out that Deek can edit podcast while he drivers. Catfish catches a beautiful Coho salmon, Phil has one of the best moments of his life.  And wait till you hear about the honey bun trail. Check out the new Rut and River Pursuits Podcast Youtube Channel.  For more Sonic Campfire go to www.rutandriverpursuits.com  Follow us on social media by searching  Rut and River Pursuits or @R2Pursuits.