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Welcome to the final episode of America’s Education Past and Future. Although this wraps up the series, I will have follow-up episodes, as this has opened doors for conversations and a deeper look at how we are going to move forward with education in our nation.

Over the last seven episodes, we have gone through the history of education in America and found some fascinating connections and facts. Today, we are going to look at a possible future for education.

First, pedagogy is the how. It is the methods you use to teach content. Standards are what you teach or the content. Curriculum provides the scope and sequence for the standards to be taught and combines it with the how it is to be taught, pedagogy.

Welcome to another episode on America’s education past and future. Given the controversy surrounding the dismantling of the Federal DOE. I wanted to take this episode and share the history of the Federal DOE.

The WCP was a pile of rubble by 1954 and in its place was the APP (American Progressive Paideia. Today, anyone under the age of 70 is a product of the APP educational system. If you look at each generation living today, you will find the younger the generation, the more liberal and left leaning they are.

Progressives knew paideia was powerful, and that schools controlled it. They latched onto this and created the Gary Plan. A plan that implemented their model school in Gary, Indiana. These schools became the prototype for all public schools and the model is still used today. However, instead of seeing an increase in academic rigor, it has plummeted.

In episode two, I left you with a list from the book, Battle for the American Mind, that showed the difference between WCP (Western Christian Paideia) and today’s progressive Paideia. Remember, paideia is the root of our culture. Our vision of the good life begins in youth. Let us look at those comparisons again before we dive into how our paideia has been changed.

Religion, morality, and knowledge were the pillars on which education in America was built. These pillars cannot be found in today’s education system. Why is that?

Welcome to the Educational Awareness podcast. I am excited to kick off our series, America’s Education Past and Future. This is a topic I have wanted to discuss for a while now, and I finally found books written by experts that helped me put it all together.

In this episode, Melissa discusses the recent executive order signed by President Trump aimed at expanding educational freedom and opportunities for families. The order emphasizes parental rights in education, highlights the need for school choice, and outlines various provisions to support educational alternatives. The conversation also touches on the current state of K-12 education in the U.S., the impact of school choice programs, and the administration's commitment to improving educational outcomes for all children.

In this episode, Melissa discusses recent federal legislation regarding education, focusing on an executive order aimed at ending radical indoctrination in K-12 schools. She highlights concerns about indoctrination practices, the importance of parental rights, and the reestablishment of the 1776 Commission to promote patriotic education. The conversation emphasizes the need for compliance with anti-discrimination laws and the role of federal funding in education.

In this episode, Melissa welcomes Alisa from IXL Learning to discuss the innovative educational resources available for teachers and students in Indiana. They explore the ILEARN Checkpoint Skill Plans, which align with state assessments, and the comprehensive features of the IXL platform that support personalized learning and progress monitoring. Alisa shares insights on the importance of data-driven instruction and the tools available for educators to enhance student learning outcomes.

A quick update on Indiana legislation pertaining to education.

In this episode, Melissa discusses the Teacher ILEARN data spreadsheet, designed to assist educators in analyzing student performance and creating effective instructional plans. She explains the process of entering student data, the significance of color coding for performance analysis, and how to utilize the centralized reporting dashboard. The conversation also covers the importance of checkpoints in assessing student growth and the benefits of joining the membership for access to educational resources.

In this episode, Melissa discusses the educational bills being presented to the Indiana legislature for 2025. She provides an overview of both Senate and House bills, highlighting key proposals and their implications for education in Indiana. The conversation emphasizes the importance of staying informed about legislative changes and encourages listeners to engage with their representatives.

In this episode, Melissa discusses the use of Performance Level Descriptors (PLDs) in educational settings, focusing on how teachers and administrators can utilize these resources to analyze student performance data effectively. She provides a detailed walkthrough of navigating the Centralized Reporting System, understanding student performance data, and the importance of grouping students for remediation and enrichment. Additionally, she covers practical tips for printing performance data and accessing educational resources through her membership program.

In this episode, Melissa introduces the ILEARN mini series, focusing on the resources provided by the Indiana Department of Education (DOE) for assessments, particularly the ILEARN checkpoints. She discusses the Indiana Learning Lab, the DOE assessment site, and the various resources available for educators. The conversation covers the importance of understanding test blueprints, reading comprehension specifications, and math assessment frameworks. Melissa emphasizes the significance of performance level descriptors and shares her initiative to create a comprehensive resource document for educators. She also invites listeners to join her educational awareness membership for additional support and resources.

In this episode, Melissa discusses recent updates in education legislation, particularly focusing on the ILEARN Checkpoints and the flexibility allowed for assessments. She highlights the significant changes that permit instructional assistants to administer checkpoints, the importance of data analysis in informing instruction, and introduces a membership program that provides resources for educators. The conversation emphasizes the collaborative efforts in education and the need for multiple data points to assess student performance effectively.