Are advanced programs in public schools under fire? With expert Jonathan Plucker

Join us talking to Jonathan Plucker from Johns Hopkins about AI and human creativity in the education space. https://substack.com/@jonathanpluckerJonathan is a Professor of Education and Program Director for the Master of Science in Education Policy program at the Johns Hopkins School of Education. He previously served as the Julian C. Stanley Endowed Professor of Talent Development at Johns Hopkins, the Raymond Neag Endowed Professor of Education at the University of Connecticut, and Professor of Educational Psychology and Cognitive Science at Indiana University. He is past-president of the National Association for Gifted Children and the Society for the Psychology of Aesthetics, Creativity, and the Arts (APA Division 10).His research examines education policy, talent development, and creativity. Recent books include the 2nd edition of Creativity and Innovation, 3rd edition of Critical Issues and Practices in Gifted Education with Carolyn Callahan, and Excellence Gaps in Education with Scott Peters. He is an APA, APS, AERA, and AAAS Fellow, and a recipient of the Arnheim Award for Outstanding Achievement from APA and of the Distinguished Scholar Award from NAGC. He graduated with a B.S. in chemistry education and M.A. in educational psychology from the University of Connecticut. After briefly teaching at an elementary school in New York, he received his Ph.D. in educational psychology from the University of Virginia.

The Seattle job market is in tatters, due to massive tech layoffs. Seattle is just the beginning of a trend where companies fire more and hire less with the anticipation of AI taking over jobs. Join me to talk with Erika Parker Price, an award-winning Career Coach and host of the Land Your Next Job podcast. Using proven job-search strategies and mindset coaching to remove roadblocks, she helps professionals land their next job. Having led teams at Microsoft and Intel, she knows exactly what companies look for when hiring - and how to translate that to today's market. You can connect with her on her website or LinkedIn. 

Join “I Know A Thing” for an interview with Cain Pence, victim of home healthcare fraud in Minneapolis, MN.  At the end of 2025, independent journalist Nick Shirley exposed what Cain and others had been victims of- fraudsters who promised healthcare services and were being paid exorbitant rates for doing absolutely nothing.  The fall out is people being evicted from apartments and living homeless, and even some folks dying while supposedly in their care. As a result of the exposure of this fraud, Tim Walz, the governor of Minnesota, decided not to run again for his position. But we’re still waiting for indictments for the fraud and even worse criminal activity to happen.Cain Pence is a Minneapolis based writer. Mr. Pence is a graduate of Georgetown University and has traveled extensively throughout all 50 states. Mr. Pence's writings have appeared in numerous publications including The Washington Times, The Hill, The Washington Examiner, The Salt Lake Tribune, The Cleveland Plain Dealer, The Santa Fe New Mexican, The American Thinker, The MinnPost and others. Media coverage on Cain's story and other victims:https://www.kare11.com/article/news/investigations/kare-11-investigates-unattended-death-raises-new-fraud-allegations-minnesota-medicaid-funded-ics-program/89-61240443-b8c1-4a60-969b-0b601c5fbd5d https://www.newsnationnow.com/newsnation-live/disabled-minnesotan-100k-never-received/       https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15427183/minnesota-survivor-somali-fraud-scheme.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvWPxYAzTHQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiL5LObJGNU Seattle fraud on childcareSteve Robinson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohCpmo00tz0KARE11 Investigates: Disabled Minnesotans abandoned amid social services fraudcrisis | kare11.com 

Join us with Jonathan Plucker, Professor at the Johns Hopkins School of Education. He has been studying advanced education and advanced learners for over 30 years and is a past-president of the National Association for Gifted Children. Follow him at his new Substack https://jonathanplucker.substack.com/.

Coach Sheri Gazitt from Teenwise talks about the loneliness that began with COVID and has yet to dissipate amongst youngsters and teens, and even adults. Sheri Gazitt is a Shameless Mom of 3, the founder of Teen Wise and is dedicated to guiding teens and parents through the ups and downs of adolescence. She advocates for teen mental wellness by advising foundations, appearing on TV, Radio, and podcasts, presenting to parents and teens, and writing for magazines both off and online. Coach Sheri also provides private coaching for teen girls to help them find their inner joy, tame stress, claim their confidence, and navigate friendships. Her latest program encourages parents to create space for their teen’s inner joy by resisting the rat race and prioritizing mental wellness over GPA’s and college applications.www.teen-wise.comhttp://facebook.com/groups/theparentinglab

Join Kelly and Lauren for a conversation with Harvey Deutschendorf, an EQ expert, speaker and internationally published author of The Other Kind of Smart, Simple Ways to Boost Your Emotional Intelligence for Greater Personal Effectiveness and Success. www.theotherkindofsmart.com His latest book, Emotional Intelligence Game Changers, 101 Simple Ways to Win at Work + Life, was released in August 2023.Harvey is a regular contributor to FAST COMPANY with 146+ articles and writes a column for HR PROFESSIONALS MAGAZINE. Harvey is a certified trainer for CANFIELD SUCCESS PRINCIPLES.  In 2015 he was recognized as one of the TOP THOUGHT LEADERS IN TRUST by TRUST ACROSS AMERICA. Harvey is a TEDx Speaker with TEDx Beacon Street, Boston. Harvey doesn’t just talk the talk, he walks the walk. He used emotional intelligence to overcome a difficult upbringing and is passionate about sharing what he has learned to help others live more rewarding, fulfilling lives through his writing and speaking.@iknowathingpodcast@iknowathing

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Today, we interview Kevin who was diagnosed with ADHD well into adulthood. Kevin explains the challenges he faced as a child and young adult, how medication has helped him, and how he navigates and excels in a world built around the neurotypical brain.

You do not want to miss this episode! Join Kelly and Lauren with Coach Sheri to tap into her years of experience with teenage girl drama! Coach Sheri is the founder of Teen Wise and is an international community leader in parent and teen education. With over 30 years of professional experience, she is a parent and teen coach who empowers girls to conquer girl drama and establish healthy and fulfilling friendships. She knows that everyone wins when girls lift each other up rather than tear each other down. Sheri has been featured on TV, radio shows, and podcasts and has contributed articles to magazines. She combines her professional expertise and personal experience to bring information and strategies in her impactful programs. Best of all, she does it with no judgment and an open heart.Girl drama happens and can take its toll on your daughter’s mental health, confidence, and self-esteem. With the right support, though, it can be an opportunity for her to build her confidence and resilience. If you’d like more information on how to empower your daughter when girl drama arises, you can visit http://be.teen-wise.com/girldrama.Parent & Teen Coach | Empower Your Teen (teenwiseseattle.com)

Join us to hear about Nova Guthrie's advice on transforming your life through yoga, fitness, and dedication to healing. Nova shares tips to maintain youth and mobility as we age, and how she maintains inner balance. Nova is a personal trainer, yogi, and general manager at Zenrock Fitness in Redmond, Washington.