Monica Gill, a highschool teacher in Loudoun County, Virginia, encourages other parents and teachers to bravely counteract the problems they see in education. In partnership with the Alliance Defending Freedom, Monica has successfully opened a lawsuit to sue her school district for the inception of school board policy 8040—a policy that forces teachers to use a student’s preferred pronouns. She doesn’t believe in lying to children about their identity, and today she shares how she promotes best practices in the classroom despite the slow degradation of education over the last decade. Listen in to her conversation with Melvin on The State of Education to find encouragement for your next step in reclaiming education! 

Resources Mentioned in Today’s Episode: 

• Check out the World’s Largest Legal Organization, Alliance Defending Freedom. This network is dedicated to protecting prized American issues, like free speech, the sanctity of life, parental rights, religious freedom, and more!
• Click below to access a recording of our panel discussion on LGBTQ+ issues in our schools: Pride, Pronouns, and Problems: Are Schools Making Your Kids Transgender? A Panel Discussion 

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As a mother, educator, and State Senator, Patricia Rucker has learned a thing or two about education policy, community, and the hard work it takes to make practical dreams come true! Today she shares with Melvin Adams that as a student she was blessed with a great public school experience, and now in her legislative office, she seeks to make that a reality for all children in West Virginia. She does that by communicating with her constituents and fighting for legislation that provides exceptional resources for special needs children, educational choice, and much more! Listen in on today’s episode of The State of Education to learn how you can be a part of these vital tasks in your state! 

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN TODAY'S EPISODE:

• Check out NWEF’s Know your State System and get access to a data bank of important laws you need to know that impact education in your state! Know Your State System | Noah Webster Educational Foundation 
• Read more about the Red for Ed movement that inspired teachers across the U.S. to demand better funding and pay: About | New Labor Forum: A Journal of Ideas, Analysis and Debate 

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The state of education didn’t get this way overnight. And it won’t improve overnight—but those who stick with it and commit to making change will see it, little by little. That’s what Ian Prior reminds us of on The State of Education podcast today. He is closely involved in organizations like Fight for Schools and America First Legal that are fighting to correct the wrongs in the system and support parents, teachers, and students. 

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN TODAY'S EPISODE: 

• Join the parent revolution with Fight for Schools https://fightforschools.com/ 
• If you’re looking for a firm that upholds American principles and supports Americans inside a limited government, check out https://www.aflegal.org/ 

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When it comes to school budgets, where does all the money go? Today’s guest, Ted Lamb, tells us about constricting federal policies that are funneling funds from the classroom and into unnecessary things. But, as a school board member, Ted has had a front-row opportunity to speak out against poor spending. Follow along with today’s episode of The State of Education & learn what it takes to be on your local school board and how you can contend with unfair policies!

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You’ve heard of the 3 R’s… but what if we added a fourth? Resiliency. Ted Lamb — a high school history teacher — has noticed many declines in the school system throughout his 20+ year career. The purposeful formation of strong-minded students has suffered throughout time, causing kids to suffer as a consequence. Ted isn’t letting this stop him from giving his students a quality education, though. In today’s episode, he explains to Melvin that in his classroom, the students are introduced to methods of real learning that help them form critical-thinking skills that will serve them well for the rest of their lives.


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As America continues to follow the growing LGBTQ movement, more and more adolescents are jumping on the trend. What are the consequences of pushing transgender ideology on children? The research is still new and tends to be slanted. Now more than ever, it is important for parents to be informed about what is going on at school and how it’s impacting their kids. This week’s episode features the conclusion to our discussion with three panelists, Dr. Kenyon Knapp, Lori Kuykendall, and Thomas Turner, on these topics and more! 

RESOURCES MENTIONED ON TODAY’S EPISODE:

• Dr. Kenyon Knapp, one of today’s panelists and a a licensed therapist, suggests that  Alliance for Therapeutic Choice and Scientific Integrity is a trustworthy source for those seeking additional help in navigating these issues. 

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Dr. Kenyon Knapp, Lori Kuykendall, and Thomas Turner join Melvin Adams on The State of Education to discuss the impact of transgenderism on children. America’s schools are fraught with struggle over this issue. While some do a great job, some teachers and school boards are encouraging confusion among young people, and children are being led to make life-changing decisions before they even reach puberty! What can parents and teachers do to reclaim the truth and guide their kids through a value system that will help them have a healthy mindset regarding their sexuality? Listen in on today’s episode to hear how our guests answer that question and so many others!
 

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Are you worried that your kids aren’t receiving the discipline they need when they go to their dad’s house? Or maybe you don’t agree with the way their mom is choosing to schedule their free time? Split families are hard to navigate, but it’s not impossible. In today’s episode, Melvin Adams concludes his interview with Joel Hawbaker—a teacher, coach, and dad of a blended family. Joel has practical, encouraging advice for divorced or separated parents on how to begin communicating about what’s best for their kids. He uses principles as a teacher and a sports coach to remind us of what is most important in life and the development of a child. 

RESOURCES MENTIONED ON TODAY’S EPISODE:

• Check out Joel’s website and get connected: http://www.joelwhawbaker.com 
• Are you a single dad? Need some tips and tricks? Click here! http://www.stepdadding.com 

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Where do our American ideas of Freedom come from? Interestingly enough, the Declaration of Independence never uses the word "freedom," but it mentions liberty. The famous Federalist Papers by James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay use the word "liberty" 150 times!

Marie Rogerson, Executive Director of Program Development of Moms for Liberty, believes that freedom is a spectrum, ranging from utter chaos to liberty—the truest form of freedom. Today's episode on The State of Education is an airing of Marie's speech at the Joyful Warrior National Moms for Liberty Summit held this month. Listen in and be inspired! 

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• Watch Marie’s Speech on the Moms for Liberty Website https://www.momsforliberty.org/news/stand-fast-in-liberty/
• Watch Marie’s speech on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Ic8V9itJe3Q  
• Visit Moms for Liberty and see how you can make change happen! https://www.momsforliberty.org/about/ 

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Are you part of a blended family? Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, step-relative, or a teacher who interacts with these demographics, Joel Hawbacker has encouraging news for you! As a blended family dad and a teacher, he understands the nuanced and complex situations of blended family life. Joel shares data, stories, and practical tips with Melvin on The State of Education that will help you and your family navigate and thrive in everyday life! 

RESOURCES MENTIONED ON TODAY'S EPISODE: 

• Joel has spoken at the National Head Start Association multiple times. They have many valuable resources for blended families: ​​https://nhsa.org/  

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Noah Webster Educational Foundation collaborates with individuals and organizations to tell the story of America’s education and culture; discover foundational principles that improve it; and advance practice and policy to change it.

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Reach out: [email protected]