Brainwaves Video Anthology
Alice Knapp - A Book Sanctuary Library: Protecting Challenged Books
Alice Knapp is the CEO of the Ferguson Library in Stamford CT. Alice graduated Cum Laude with a degree in Religious Studies and History from Siena College. She has a Master’s of Arts Degree in History and a Master’s in Library Science...
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Mohican Indians Reclaim Their History
American history is filled with tragic stories of the conquest of Native American land and people. One of the lesser-known stories is that of the Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohican Indians. Today, their descendants are based in...
Healthcare Triage
The Trump Administration's Plans for Medicare Premium Support
Senior Trump Administration official Seema Verma has written that Medicare is in financial trouble, and one step in fixing it is giving consumers "incentives to be cost-conscious." This may be coded language for something called premium...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
The Corruption in Academic Economics: Part 1 of INET's Interview with Charles Ferguson
In part 1 of INET's interview with Charles Ferguson, the director of the film "Inside Job" talks about how the financial services industry is shaping and corrupting academic programs in economics
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Bitesize Business English #16: Borrow
A bitesize series of lessons in Business English. More resources linked below. Remember to SUBSCRIBE!
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David Pharaoh Asserts Indigenous Rights
Montaukett leader David Pharaoh fought for indigenous land rights – and established a lasting legacy as the founder of America’s first Montaukett school.
TLDR News
Tax Havens Explained
The world of tax havens is becoming an increasingly controversial area. So in this video, we run through what tax havens are, how they work and discuss why a country would even want to be a tax haven.
Press Association
Londoners celebrate Diwali on the Square in central London
New ReviewLondoners celebrated at Diwali on the Square which included 200 dancers performing in the centre of Trafalgar Square, followed by performances from London’s Hindu, Sikh and Jain communities.
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Parents and trustees left with mixed emotions after cancellation of OCDSB elementary program review
New ReviewBack in May, Ottawa-Carleton District School Board trustees approved a plan to make major changes to elementary programs involving alternative schools and French immersion. The provincially appointed supervisor of the board halted those...
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Provincially appointed supervisor cancels OCDSB elementary program review
New ReviewOttawa-Carleton District School Board trustees approved a plan in May to phase out alternative schools, middle French immersion and have more schools provide both English and French immersion. Now, the provincially appointed supervisor...
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What Ontario’s bill for police in schools could mean in Ottawa
New ReviewA proposed bill that would force some public boards to put officers in schools is facing opposition. Ottawa’s police chief weighs in on what that could mean for the community.
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What’s next as Ontario takes over Ottawa’s largest school board
New ReviewThe Ontario government’s control over Ottawa’s largest school board has sidelined trustees. CBC’s Kate Porter explains how this happened, and what comes next.
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Ontario's plan to eliminate school board trustees sparks criticism
New ReviewAs kids in Toronto head back to school, former trustees say the province doesn't have the same intimate knowledge of individual schools that trustees have, and that removing them would strip parents of their democratic power. CBC's...
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Ottawa parents skeptical after education minister signalled he’s open to eliminating school board trustees
New ReviewMinister Paul Calandra told CBC News that the way schools are governed is “outdated” and “old.” But some parents say their local trustees have helped them advocate for their children and suggest the onus is on the province to provide...
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Ontario’s education minister says he’s open to eliminating school board trustees
New ReviewPaul Calandra has already appointed supervisors who have taken over five of Ontario's biggest school boards, including the OCDSB. In an interview with CBC’s Kate Porter, he said the way schools are governed is “outdated” and “old” and...
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NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer: We Have Divested From Gun Holdings
The New York City pension system has pulled out of gun holdings and continues to look at the funds to "make sure we're totally out," Stringer told Cheddar. As the comptroller, Stringer oversees the city's public pension funds and says he...
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Greater Essex County District School Board chair orders public to leave chambers
At a special school board meeting Tuesday, Greater Essex County District School Board chair Gale Hatfield ordered people to leave for disrupting the proceedings with applause, mutters and spoken comments. Jeremy Palko, a member of the...
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Parent group calls for removal of 6 Hanover School Division trustees over policy concerns
A group of parents in the Steinbach, Man., area is calling for the removal of six trustees who serve on the board of the Hanover School Division over fears some recent ideas discussed by the board — and a new policy it implemented — are...
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Museum for Human Rights CEO resigns after allegations of racism and sexual harassment
After a string of controversies forced the president of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights to leave his post, the union there says more must be done to protect employees.
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Toronto teachers, trustees speak out against province's takeover of 4 school boards
Ontario has taken control of four school boards — including the Toronto District School Board — citing "mismanagement." CBC's Britnei Bilhete speaks to frustrated community members, who say the real problem is chronic underfunding of...
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Ontario set to give education minister more power over school boards
Ontario is set to give the minister of education power to more easily put school boards under supervision and require more boards to put police officers in schools. CBC’s Lorenda Reddekopp has the details.
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Ottawa school board passes sweeping changes
Ottawa-Carleton District School Board trustees voted 9 to 3 to approve French immersion and English in most schools. As the CBC's Natalia Goodwin reports, alternative schools were not saved.
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Vote on Atlantic Beach budget, tax increase delayed following pushback from residents
The village board was expected to vote on a budget and on a tax warrant, which would provide more details into a potential tax increase.
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'You can't escape time.' Sisters of Divine Compassion explain decision behind closure of Preston High School
The high school is set to close its doors at the end of the school year.