Susan and Renee reflect on the things we are grateful for as we head into Thanksgiving week.

Renee and Susan debate the utility of "get over it" as advice for dealing with discomfort in advocacy.

Call to action: please submit comment about the teacher licensing proposal: https://tinyurl.com/PEPSCcontact

Susan and Renee discuss how schools are meant to keep all kids safe, and why that doesn't necessarily mean an SRO in every school.

We continue our series on election talking points and what they really mean.

Renee and Susan address the evergreen trope that schools have "bloated central offices" and plenty of money.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtt_OGRr2C6w3kVzwmb09KQ

National PTA: https://www.pta.org/ PTA Positions: https://www.pta.org/home/advocacy/ptas-positions For Fun Harper Valley PTA: https://youtu.be/aOZPBUu7Fro

The Futurama Committee is back again, and Susan and Renee have the scoop! We talk achievement and where NC stands on Principal training and pay.

For more info about Catherine Truitt's presentation to the Committee, read this: https://www.wfae.org/education/2022-08-02/superintendent-gives-nc-lawmakers-dramatic-but-flawed-data-on-early-reading-gains.

For info on Bob Luddy: https://indyweek.com/news/wake/millionaire-private-school-operator-maxing-out-campaign-donations/.

And here's the info on the August 27 Leandro Rally: https://fb.me/e/1KUjsEidf

Renee and Susan talk about voting for the 'meh' candidate. Coming off the primary you might not be thrilled about your ballot, but that doesn't mean you should sit out the election.

Link for those looking for a candidate meet and greet: https://www.mobilize.us/

Link for a local Cary Meet and Greet hosted by Susan Book: https://fb.me/e/3maGbgg9d