Wayne Ackles

Education Matters NY

Education EN ↓ 30 episodes

A look at current education issues in New York State with current and retired educators hosted by an educator of 30 years.

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Author

Wayne Ackles

Episodes

Covid 19 & Schools Rant Edition 1/23/2022 23.01.2022 33:25

The episode examines the relationship between schools with the state and local governments during the pandemic. It also makes the case as to why the overall pandemic response has been the greatest public policy failure in American History.

Joe Fantigrossi 1-14-22 15.01.2022 40:13

An interview with Joe Fantigrossi centered on trauma informed instruction. Joe explains what trauma informed instruction is and why it is important to schools. Also what can we all learn about human behavior from trauma informed instruction.

Dave Paddock 1/5/2021 07.01.2022 40:24

Mentor, colleague and friend describe former New York State Principal of the year Dave Paddock. We'll examine Dave's career along with his thoughts on school culture, schools suspensions as they relate to New York's new marijuana law and important advice for those approaching retirement age.

Referees, The Governor, and Jingle Bells 1/1/2022 01.01.2022 1:00:18

Referee resignations are at an all time high and may imperil youth/school sports. New York State Governor Kathy Hochul spoke with superintendents and principals about Covid 19 and testing. Jingle Bells has been removed from the playlist of a Brighton Elementary School.

Episode 1- Welcome to Education Matters NY 23.12.2021 37:30

Introduction of the podcast and education related news stories for the week of December 13.