Best Suzanne Gallagher Podcasts (2024)

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Returning Power to Parents with Clayton Cuteri 20:33

5h ago20:33

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Clayton Cuteri is a software engineer by trade and had a successful career in California, but he felt something was missing. After taking some time he felt called to, "Do What You Fear Most." After that realization, he took 3 crucial actions: He quit his job Traveled the world And started his own podcast, Traveling to Consciousness, where he discus…

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Laura Dockrill: Love, longing & postpartum psychosis 45:48

1d ago45:48

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Laura Dockrill was just 14 years old when she first set eyes on her husband, Maccabees guitarist Hugo White. The pair quickly began an intense relationship, exchanging carefully curated mixtapes and letters doused in Body Shop perfume. Despite a longing on both sides, the teenagers never let their friendship spill over into romance. It is this tale…

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Demanding Accountability and Restoring Local Control in Education 12:10

2d ago12:10

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Today's topic is the national education crisis and the role of the Department of Education. In this episode, Suzanne highlights the influence of the federal government and the United Nations in controlling K-12 schools, as well as the skyrocketing cost of public schools and the declining academic outcomes. Support the Show. DONATE TODAY! www.Parent…

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Monday Briefing: Parents' Bill of Rights, The ACP, & a Children's Hospital Whistleblower 12:00

4d ago12:00

12:00

This week's Monday Briefing: Suzanne Gallgaher discusses various topics related to parental rights issues. She starts by discussing the Washington State Parents' Bill of Rights law, which is facing legal challenges. Then, she mentions the American College of Physicians' statement on defining 'family'. The conversation covers the Ohio Parents' Bill …

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Exposing Inappropriate Content in Public Schools with Marquis Phillips 17:41

7d ago17:41

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Marquis Phillips, also known as Lightbulb Initiative HQ, exposes inappropriate content in K-12 public schools through his YouTube channel. He started the Light Bulb Initiative in 2020 after questioning the government's response to the pandemic and facing backlash for asking questions. Marquis focuses on discussing and exposing the materials and cur…

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Fiona McPhillips: When We Were Silent 30:28

8d ago30:28

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In this episode, author and journalist Fiona McPhillips talks to Róisín Ingle about her new novel, When We Were Silent. It’s a thriller set in a Dublin convent school, where a culture of silence and abuse is rampant. The story was partly inspired by the 2020 podcast series about disgraced Irish swim coach George Gibney. In this wide-ranging convers…

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The National K-12 Education Crisis Is Now a Federal Campaign Issue 13:28

9d ago13:28

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Today's conversation discusses the national K-12 education crisis and its impact on children. Suzanne covers two documents promoted by the Oregon Department of Education and the Teachers Union. The first is on school-based sexuality education and the other on teaching and organizing for Palestine. Suzanne emphasizes the need to address these issues…

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Monday Briefing: Schools Keeping Secrets, School Board Director Recall, & Whistleblowers 12:04

11d ago12:04

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In this Monday Briefing, Suzanne discusses a ban on requiring schools to notify parents of a child's pronoun change in California, a recall effort for a school board director in Baraboo, Wisconsin, and a surgeon in Houston, Texas accused of illegally obtaining private patient information. Support the Show. DONATE TODAY! www.ParentsRightsInEducation…

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Ready For It? It’s our Taylor Swiftathon 1:09:41

15d ago1:09:41

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The Queen of Pop, Taylor Swift, is finally back in Dublin this weekend, bringing her Eras tour to more than 150 thousand fans at the Aviva Stadium over three nights. To celebrate the singer's return, we’ve gathered a panel of Swifties to talk about her music, stardom, and her dedicated fanbase. Writer, DJ, and disability activist Louise Bruton give…

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Why engineering needs more women 36:44

22d ago36:44

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Last year, just 23% of all engineering graduates in Ireland were women, while female engineers currently represent just 12% of the profession. Orlagh Costello, an engineer, coach, and speaker, is on a mission to change this and to encourage more women into this very male-dominated industry. Ahead of International Women in Engineering Day on June 23…

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Parental Rights and School Boundaries: A Candid Conversation with Norma Rivera 17:32

28d ago17:32

17:32

In an engaging interview, Suzanne Gallgaher talks with Norma Rivera, a proactive grandmother from Damascus, Oregon, who is deeply involved in educational advocacy. Norma shares her firsthand experiences and concerns about the public school system, highlighting an incident involving her son. He was injured during a baseball practice, and despite the…

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The Neuroscience of Manifesting: Sabina Brennan 38:19

29d ago38:19

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According to psychologist and neuroscientist Dr Sabina Brennan, we all have the power to manifest our dreams into reality. However, it has nothing to do with wishful or magical thinking. Manifesting, she says, requires a change in the way we think and behave: it’s about learning how to harness the power of the brain. In her new book,The Neuroscienc…

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Parents’ Rights? Choice to Medically Alter Your Kid’s Sex? 8:55

1M ago8:55

8:55

In this pivotal episode, as the U.S. heads into a presidential election year, the conversation around parental rights takes center stage. We delve into the controversial stance of libertarian candidate Chase Oliver, who advocates for parental consent in administering gender-affirming treatments to minors. Meanwhile, we contrast the American debate …

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Monday Briefing: Navigating the National Debate on Parents' Rights in Education 10:32

1M ago10:32

10:32

On today's episode, we delve into Washington State's contentious 'Parents' Bill of Rights,' facing legal hurdles for potentially leading to school discrimination. The new law, set to empower parents over their children's curriculum and health records, is challenged by a coalition including the ACLU, claiming it's unconstitutional and vague. The cas…

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Empowering Parents: A Conversation with Morgan Collier on Advocacy and Education Rights 16:54

1M ago16:54

16:54

Join Suzanne Gallagher on The Parents' Right in Education Podcast as she interviews Morgan Collier, a passionate advocate for parental rights from Talco, Texas. Morgan shares her journey in political advocacy alongside her husband and discusses her involvement with Parents' Rights in Education. They delve into the challenges faced by parents in rur…

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Surviving the split: How to have a good divorce in Ireland 39:21

1M ago39:21

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When it comes to getting divorced in Ireland, many couples end up going through the Irish courts to settle their separation agreements. This process often involves one side battling against the other and can, in some cases, take years to finalise, costing anywhere from twenty to sixty thousand euros. According to divorce expert and author Michelle …

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Public School Porn - School and Public Libraries Targeting Minors 11:53

1M ago11:53

11:53

The non-profit organization Pornography Is Not Education reveals concerns about explicit content in school and public libraries targeting minors. Commercial providers like EBSCO, Cengage, and Gale are criticized for embedding harmful advertising and explicit links within educational resources, bypassing internet filters. This issue has triggered le…

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Monday Briefing: Navigating the National Debate on Parents' Rights in Education 10:15

1M ago10:15

10:15

The New Hampshire Senate has passed HB1205, which restricts transgender girls from participating in girls' sports in public schools from grades 5 to 12. The bill, supported by Republicans and opposed by Democrats, also prohibits athletic associations like the NHIAA from addressing complaints about gender segregation enforcement in sports. Additiona…

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Empowering Parents: A Conversation with Lisa Chaffee on Ohio's Education Legislation 16:41

1M ago16:41

16:41

Welcome to the Parents' Rights in Education Podcast with your host, Suzanne Gallagher. Today, we have an inspiring guest, Lisa Chaffee, the Ohio affiliate for Parents' Rights in Education (PRE). Lisa, a dedicated mother and advocate, shares her journey from a concerned parent to a formidable activist in Ohio's education landscape. In this episode, …

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Best of The Women’s Podcast: Caitlin Moran 53:19

1M ago53:19

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A regular on The Women's Podcast, journalist and author Caitlin Moran was in Dublin recently as part of her latest book tour. As someone who regularly discusses the problems of girls and women in public, Moran has often been confronted with the question: “But what about men?”. Indeed, the statistics on male misery are grim: boys are falling behind …

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The Gender Gap: New Feminism Putting Male/Female Roles Under Siege 10:48

1M ago10:48

10:48

Campus protests and May graduations have highlighted concerns over public school curricula at Parents' Rights In Education. The scrutiny includes perceptions of male/female roles and the overselling of women being able to do everything, while boys can be girls. Two articles inspired this commentary. The first is a commencement address by Harrison B…

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Monday Briefing: Navigating the National Debate on Parents' Rights in Education 10:56

2M ago10:56

10:56

The Grants Pass School Board is updating its policy on parental rights to align with the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA). The revised policy, which was discussed in a second reading and vote, ensures parents can request educational materials, excuse students from specific activities, and access syllabi and reading lists. Additionally, the…

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Challenging Title IX Changes: Kate Anderson on Protecting Parental Rights and Women's Sports 14:12

2M ago14:12

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In this episode, Suzanne Gallagher, interviews Kate Anderson, Senior Counsel with Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) and Director of the Center for Parental Rights. They discuss President Biden's recent rewrite of Title IX, which redefines sex discrimination in schools, potentially impacting federal funding for educational programs. Kate Anderson exp…

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Women in Politics: Battling the rising tide of abuse 1:00:09

2M ago1:00:09

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The local and European elections are taking place in just over two weeks time, on Friday June 7th. Since the beginning of the campaign, there have been a number of worrying incidents where election candidates have faced intimidation, harassment and abuse while out canvassing or hanging up party posters. Green Party Councillor Janet Horner and Socia…

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Ready! Set! Go Get 'Em! 11:11

2M ago11:11

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In this episode of The Parents' Rights in Education Podcast, we tackle the whirlwind of end-of-school-year activities and the transition into summer. With so much happening, it's easy to feel like you're running in circles. Our focus is on getting out into the community and laying the groundwork for action in the fall. Summer is prime time for comm…

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Monday Briefing: Navigating the National Debate on Parents' Rights in Education 12:16

2M ago12:16

12:16

Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders issued an executive order directing state institutions to ignore the Biden administration's new Title IX rules, which expand sex discrimination definitions to include sexual orientation and gender identity. Sanders criticized these rules as "plainly ridiculous" and harmful to women's sports and private space…

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Allen Sarvinas, the Maine Affiliate of Parents’ Rights Talks About Progress and Next Steps 15:07

2M ago15:07

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On the "Parents' Right in Education" podcast, host Suzanne Gallagher speaks with Allen Sarvinas about his efforts in promoting parental rights through technology and grassroots initiatives. Allen shares his journey into advocacy, which began with observing policy changes in education that affected parental rights. He explains how these experiences …

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Marian Keyes: My Favourite Mistake 1:01:08

2M ago1:01:08

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Author, podcaster and fond friend of the show, Marian Keyes is back with her sixteenth novel ‘My Favourite Mistake’. It follows Anna Walsh, as she ditches her high-flying PR job and makes the move from the Big Apple to the wilds of Connemara. In this episode, Keyes talks to Róisín Ingle about abandoning the original idea for the book, in favour of …

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K-12 Anti-American Student Protests, NEXT! 12:06

2M ago12:06

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In this crucial episode of the Parents' Right in Education podcast, we dive deep into the escalating trend of student protests across college campuses and their potential to infiltrate K-12 education. The recent violent protests at institutions like Columbia, City College, and UCLA, driven by issues such as the conflict in Gaza, underscore a shift …

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Monday Briefing: Navigating the National Debate on Parents' Rights in Education 8:55

2M ago8:55

8:55

Gov. Greg Abbott has instructed the Texas Education Agency to disregard new Biden administration Title IX rules that extend sex discrimination protections to include LGBTQ+ students. The revised rules, effective August, redefine discrimination to cover gender identity, among other updates. Abbott criticizes this as a move that protects male athlete…

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Legal Boundaries and Parental Rights: Suzanne talks with attorney Daniel Suhr 18:06

2M ago18:06

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In this episode of the "Parents' Right in Education" podcast, host Suzanne Gallagher welcomes guest Daniel Suhr to discuss the legal battles surrounding teacher strikes and union influence in public education. Suhr, an advocate for constitutional rights in education, shares insights into his legal career, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding …

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Childfree by choice: The women who choose not to have kids 1:00:05

2M ago1:00:05

1:00:05

In this episode, author Caroline Magennis talks to Róisín Ingle about her new book Harpy: A Manifesto for Childfree Women. It’s a look beyond the often divisive conversation around choosing not to have children, and offers an alternative message of hope and celebration. We also hear from Margaret O’Connor, a Limerick-based psychotherapist and prese…

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K-12 Public Education Teacher Strikes: Legal or Illegal, are they wrong? 12:07

2M ago12:07

12:07

In late 2023, the Portland Association of Teachers (PAT) led a strike that lasted nearly a month, resulting in significant disruption to educational routines and extracurricular activities in Oregon. This strike, considered illegal under Oregon law, led to a lawsuit aimed at seeking compensation for affected families. Oregon law stipulates that pub…

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Monday Briefing: Navigating the National Debate on Parents' Rights in Education 12:18

2M ago12:18

12:18

America First Legal (AFL) has disclosed documents from a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), revealing efforts by Assistant Secretary of Health Rachel Levine to transform healthcare data collection concerning sex and gender identity. The documents detail a taxpayer-funded presentation advocating for nonbinary sex…

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Parents’ Rights talks with Austin Daniel About Challenges in Education 15:39

2M ago15:39

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Welcome back to the "Parents Rights in Education" podcast, where we unite parents and allies in the mission to protect children's educational rights. Today, we delve into a pivotal conversation with Austin Daniel, a House District 46 candidate from Oregon. Austin, a former far-leftist turned moderate, shares his transformation and insights on ident…

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Wallis Bird: 1000 years of female composers 59:51

2M ago59:51

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It’s hard to believe the last time Wallis Bird was on the podcast was nearly five years ago in 2019. Since then, the Berlin-based musician has released two more albums, the latest of which, Visions of Venus, was released last month. It’s a creative collaboration with the German classical quintet Spark, and together they are showcasing 1000 years of…

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OREGON Sets the Pace for School Based Clinics, Coming to Your School 15:34

2M ago15:34

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In 2015, the Adolescent Sexuality Conference in Seaside, Oregon was canceled due to public outcry over its content, including discussions on porn and drug use during sex. Recently, similar figures re-emerged at the Joining Our Youth (JOY) Conference held at Oregon State University. This event, focusing on school-based health clinics, aimed to empow…

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Monday Briefing: Navigating the National Debate on Parents' Rights in Education 15:37

2M ago15:37

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In Portland, parents filed a lawsuit against the Portland Association of Teachers for over $100 million, citing a November 2023 strike that led to nearly a month of school closures for 44,000 students. The suit claims the strike was illegal under Oregon law, which limits strikes to mandatory bargaining subjects. Parents allege severe disruptions to…

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Parents’ Right in Education Talks with Western Liberty Network Executive Director Richard Burke 16:11

3M ago16:11

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Support the Show. DONATE TODAY! www.ParentsRightsInEducation.comBy Suzanne Gallagher & Richard Burke

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Fertility on Ice: why more women are choosing to freeze their eggs 45:23

3M ago45:23

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Last November, Pastiche, a pop singer-songwriter from Malahide in Co Dublin was diagnosed with endometriosis, more than a decade after her first symptoms of the condition developed. While the diagnosis itself came as a relief, the 26-year-old was told she may face difficulties when trying to conceive later on. This ultimately led to her decision to…

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We Are Stopping Bad Laws! Keep the Faith! 14:05

3M ago14:05

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In the U.S., a national push to reform K-12 education through policy and law changes is gaining momentum, driven by organizations, NGOs, and lobbyists. This movement is notably propelled by the SIECUS initiative, originally established in 1964 to promote comprehensive sex education. SIECUS has evolved, promoting sex education as a vehicle for broad…

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Monday Briefing: Navigating the National Debate on Parents' Rights in Education 15:20

3M ago15:20

15:20

In January 2023, the New York legislature passed a proposed Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) for the second time, setting a ballot date for November 2024. The amendment seeks to ban discrimination based on various identifiers including sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity, among others. Proponents emphasize its potential to enhance abortion acc…

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Empowering Voices: Amy Breitenstein on School Board Success and Parental Engagement 14:53

3M ago14:53

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In this episode of the Parents Rights in Education podcast, Hanna introduces the podcast's mission to empower parents in their child's education through free trainings and community support. Suzanne Gallagher then speaks with guest Amy Breitenstein, a new school board member from Moses Lake, Washington. Amy shares her motivation for running, driven…

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Narcissistic mothers: How to handle one and how to heal 52:14

3M ago52:14

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What does narcissism in mothers look like? According to psychotherapists Helen Villiers and Katie McKenna, the narcissistic mother can be “extremely critical, condescending, oppressive and very judgmental”, with devastating impacts for the entire family. They can also use covert or insidious tactics: taking on a victim role or using guilt tripping …

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Should Local School Board Races be Partisan? 10:35

3M ago10:35

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In this episode of The Parents' Rights in Education podcast, we dive into the contentious debate over whether local school board elections should be partisan. Traditionally, these races have been non-partisan, intended to keep the focus on educational issues rather than political ideology. However, the reality often paints a different picture, as c…

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Monday Briefing: Nationwide Update on Parents' Rights in Education 11:22

3M ago11:22

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Ohio's House Bill 183, termed the "Bathroom Bill," mandates that K-12 public schools and higher education institutions designate bathrooms based on biological sex. Introduced by Republican Representatives Beth Lear and Adam Bird, it aims to ensure safety, according to its proponents. However, the bill has encountered significant opposition, with ov…

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Parents’ Rights in Education Talks With Missie Carra from Texas About School Choice 17:35

3M ago17:35

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Suzanne talks with Missie Carra about school choice in Texas and how not-so-obvious language is injected into new bills that will adversely impact education and parents’ rights. Support the Show. DONATE TODAY! www.ParentsRightsInEducation.comBy Suzanne Gallagher & Missie Carra

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Rebecca Ivory: Free Therapy 42:40

3M ago42:40

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In this episode, Róisín Ingle talks to debut author Rebecca Ivory about her new collection of short stories Free Therapy. The book takes its name from the second story in the collection, but the theme of therapy is there throughout; Ivory’s own therapist even gets a mention in the acknowledgements. The collection takes us into the lives of people w…

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Get Involved in Your Local Schools 11:07

3M ago11:07

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Parents’ Rights in Focus Engagement in local education is crucial for shaping public school policies. Here’s how to get involved effectively: Stay Informed: Access and read school and district communications through websites and newspapers. School board agendas and minutes are publicly available and are essential for understanding upcoming decision…

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Parents’ Rights News from Around The Nation 8:54

3M ago8:54

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The new Wyoming law, SF0009, mandates parental consent for teaching about gender identity and sexual orientation in schools. It requires districts to share well-being questionnaires and health screening tools with parents/guardians for consent before use and mandates teacher notifications to parents about changes in students' health. Critics argue …

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