In this episode of the Today Counts Show, Jim talks with Dr. Kristin Meyer, a special education consultant and co-founder of Reach Educational Advocates. She is on a mission to open doors to high-quality education for students with disabilities and empower their families with the knowledge and support they need. Dr. Brian Baddick, an Assistant Superintendent in Pennsylvania, joins them.

Jim, Dr. Kristin, and Dr. Brian unpack the challenges leaders in the education system are facing, the impact of cyber education in public schools, global models of education we can learn from, and potential solutions for the future of education. As they discuss the state of emergency in the American school system, they highlight the urgent need for reforms and innovative strategies to ensure every student receives a quality education.

You can find out more about Dr. Kristin Meyer and her organization here: https://thereachgroup.net/

Follow Dr. Kristin on Instagram: @drkristinkmeyer

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Podcast chapters:

00:00 Preview

00:33 Thanks to our sponsor

00:57 Introductions

11:52 Personal Stories and Experiences

18:03 Changes in Education Since 1970

33:20 Trust and the Role of Parents

39:23 Story Ad

39:53 Back to the podcast

58:23 Funding and Other Challenges in Education

01:22:37 Looking Ahead

01:26:18 Outro

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