Reality Check with Jeanne Allen

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Remember the Alamo! with Brian Kilmeade Nov 18, 2019

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Fox & Friends co-host and best-selling author Brian Kilmeade (@kilmeade) joins Jeanne on this week's episode 79 of Reality Check to talk about his's latest book, "Sam Houston and the Alamo Avengers: The Texas Victory that Changed American History," and what gripping tales of history have to teach young students today. Kilmeade discusses his Fox Nation series “What Made America Great,” and his other books on leading figures in American history including Presidents Washington, Jefferson, and Jackson. “Sam Houston and the Alamo Avengers," Kilmeade's sixth book, was released Nov. 5.

Honoring America's Vets, with Jim Roberts Nov 12, 2019

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Episode 78, this week's special "Veteran's Day Week" edition of Reality Check, Jeanne is joined by Jim Roberts, president of the American Veterans Center (@AVCupdate). Jeanne and Jim discuss the profound and powerful stories of America's men and women in uniform, that shaped so much of our country's history, our values, and our ideals. Listen to this great podcast about how military history brings so much of America's history to life, and why it is so important to remember the sacrifices of our men and women in uniform over the years.

Prepared for Success with Diane Tavenner Oct 28, 2019

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Diane Tavenner is an author, educator and the co-founder and CEO of Summit Public Schools (@SummitPS), as well as a free program that enables schools across the U.S. to implement Summit Learning, its personalized approach to teaching and learning. Diane joins Episode 77 of Reality Check to shed light on some of the misconceptions around personalized learning, discuss her success with Summit and beyond, and her experiences working with parents, teachers and others in the learning process to promote accountability, clarity and transparency while helping students achieve. Diane’s new book, Prepared: What Kids Need for a Fulfilled Life, her “love letter to educators,” was released this Fall and is a blueprint for how parents can stop worrying about their children’s future and start helping them prepare for it, and a companion website, preparedforsuccess.org, contains tips and helpful information for parents who want to be more involved in their children’s education.

Champion of School Choice, with Andrew Campanella Oct 21, 2019

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THE SCHOOL CHOICE ROADMAP IS AVAILABLE 1/21/20 Please know that all proceeds from the sale of the book are going to support National School Choice Week Andrew Campanella (@andrewrcamp)is the president of National School Choice Week, which has grown under his leadership from 150 events in 2011 to more than 40,000 in 2019. He is the author of the book, 'The School Choice Roadmap: 7 Steps to Finding the Right School for Your Child', a guidebook that helps parents identify education environments that meet their children’s needs. Andrew joins Jeanne on this Episode 76 of Reality Check to talk about his journey to the choice movement, how his interactions with hundreds of parents have shaped and sharpened his understanding of how choice plays out in parental decision-making surrounding their children's education, and why he is optimistic about the future of education in America. Twitter: @schoolchoicewk

From Reform to Transforming American Education, with Mike Feinberg Oct 15, 2019

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Mike Feinberg (@kippbigdog)has been transforming American education for more than 25 years, starting as a co-founder in 1994 of the KIPP schools – now a national network of over 200 K12 public charter schools. He is now a school venture fund entrepreneur, working to develop multiple pathways for students to succeed in career and in life. In Episode 75, join this insightful conversation with a true pioneer on everything from why charter schools succeed to what to do with higher ed’s myriad missteps to the politics of education reform as the 2020 presidential campaign kicks into gear.

Meet Miss Virginia Oct 07, 2019

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Miss Virginia & Bringing Opportunity to D.C. A new motion picture is debuting this month, featuring the story of Virginia Walden Ford (@VirginiaWalden) whose fight in Washington, DC to save hers and others’ children from failing and violent public schools led to the creation of the Opportunity Scholarship Program. On Episode 74 of Reality Check, she joins Jeanne to share her story and talk about the movie, Miss Virginia (@missvirginiamov) which is based in part on her crusade. The movie, is a compelling reminder of what’s at stake when education is not our number 1 priority.

Parent Choice on Trial: #SCOTUS & Blaine Amendments, with Attorney Paul Clement Oct 01, 2019

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Attorney Paul Clement, former clerk to the late Justice Antonin Scalia and U.S. Solicitor General brings his expertise to Episode 73 of Reality Check to discuss the Blaine Amendment and parental rights, the subject of an upcoming U.S. Supreme Court case. Clement breaks down what you need to know to be informed about the most important education case in over a generation.

The Secret to Choosing College with Michael Horn Sep 24, 2019

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On Episode 72 of Reality Check, Jeanne delves into higher education and more, as well as the new book Choosing College with author and “disruptive innovator” Entangled Group founder Michael Horn (@michaelbhorn). Horn cuts through the noise, and helps students, parents, and educators alike focus on the things that should matter the most in the rapidly changing world of higher education. Listen for more discussion on the host of options available to leaners at all levels when it comes to work toward a degree or credential, including new alternatives still under development. With the growing speed and number of innovative new solutions in the public today, what is the true value of a traditional degree, and how are people from all walks coping and taking advantage-or not- of new pathways to knowledge and career-readiness?

Staying Competitive in the Global Knowledge Marketplace Sep 16, 2019

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GSV Founder and CER Vice Chair Michael Moe joins Reality Check for Episode 71 this week to discuss the future of learning; new advances that are rapidly changing the workplace and the classroom alike, “How we get people the skills, the knowledge, the connectivity” to thrive in the 21st century,” and breakthrough alternative ways that people are learning and sharing ideas today. Listen for more on the role of data and information in shaping the global knowledge economy, why both China and AI should be on the U.S. ed and tech world radar screens, and how traditional education will continue to be “augmented in different ways for people to represent the knowledge that they have” in the future.

The Biggest Fight in Washington (And it’s not at 1600 Pennsylvania!) Sep 09, 2019

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Executive Director of the D.C. Association of Chartered Public Schools (https://www.dcacps.org) Dr. Ramona Hoage Edelin and Shawn Hardnett, Founder and Executive Director of Statesmen College Preparatory Academy for Boys Public Charter School (https://www.northstarboys.org) in Washington, DC, join Jeanne for a not-to-miss Episode 70 of Reality Check covering the state of charter schools in the District of Columbia today, from the ever-present struggles for autonomy of schools that are so vital to charter communities, to the growing involvement and effects felt by schools from corporate development and gentrification across the city. The Association, in conjunction with their campaign End the List (@EndtheList), is looking forward to their chance to make their case to the DC Council for why specific buildings in the District should be released for use to charter schools that have proven their efficacy in closing the pervasive achievement gap, time and time again. Every student deserves a world-class education. Sign up to learn more and to make your voice heard! https://www.endthelist.org/

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