President Trump says he has no plans to fire Fed's Powell, immigration crackdown hits new constitutional roadblocks, and a positive to getting caught in quicksand. 

This Morning with Gordon Deal April 23, 2025

Josh Divine's literacy test advocacy, a tool of racial discrimination, raises voter suppression concerns about Trump's judicial diversity and civil rights legacy.

Shocking Divine Literacy Test Past Puts Voter Rights At Risk

On JET, teaching can really immerse you in the local community - and many have also found their future career in education as a result. For my guest, it has lead to many opportunities- travel around the world and a way to do positive impacts on people’s lives.

- Quebec City Reading Council has a website at http://www.qcrc.org/ - they also accept volunteer tutors.
- Find them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/quebeccityreadingcouncil

Music for this episode is 'Pursuit of Life' by Kirk Osamayo, sourced from Free Music Archive under license type (CC BY).

Education for Life: Adult Education and Literacy

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Join Valeria, Reader Development and Stock Librarian at Camden Libraries, Haleema Ali, and host Barra Fitzgibbon from Bloomsbury Radio for a brand-new episode of Let’s Talk Camden — the podcast where stories, community, and creativity come together.

This month, we’re welcoming Valeria to the mic. She brings a unique perspective from Abruzzo, Italy — the greenest region in Europe, known for its incredible biodiversity. Her background beautifully ties into this year’s Summer Reading Challenge theme: Story Garden.

We’ll also be tackling a national issue: children’s reading is in decline, with only 1 in 3 young people enjoying reading and 1 in 4 unable to read well by age 11 (Clark et al., 2024). But there’s a way to turn the page — and it starts with the Summer Reading Challenge ( Summer Reading Challenge - Camden Council) . Children are encouraged to read six books over the summer, collecting tokens and entering a prize draw to win theatre tickets, LEGO sets, and more. To sign up please follow this link : Summer Reading Challenge 2025

Plus, Barra and Valeria dive into some brilliant reads, including Conclave by Peter Straughan. Valeria also shares her love of languages and her growing interest in Korean and Japanese literature, especially slice-of-life stories that offer a window into everyday experiences across cultures.

Tune in for book chat, summer inspiration, and a celebration of the power of reading.


Lets talk Camden with Valeria the Reader Development and Stock Librarian in Camden Libraries

Denmark is making books more accessible by abolishing its 25% VAT

What’s right: Denmark drops 25% VAT on books to combat a reading crisis

Monique Moore Esq. is the first and current Executive Director of the Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation.  As a thought leader and influential voice in the nonprofit and library communities, Attorney Moore Pryor is committed to equity and the important role the Free Library plays in strengthening communities throughout Philadelphia. 

Monique joins the show to discuss National Literacy Month and the work of the Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation.


Monique Moore Pryor Esq. | Evening WURDS w/ Dr. James Peterson - 9.8.25

The Essential Self-Help Guide to Your Children Thriving in a Digital Age from Clinical Psychologist and Bestselling Author Dr Martha Deiros Collado 

 ‘The book us parents urgently need’ Dr Julie Smith

The smartphone dilemma: it’s on every parent’s mind. When should I let my child have a phone? What are the risks and how can I protect them? How can I encourage and nurture healthy digital habits? In The Smartphone Solution, highly respected child-and-family clinical psychologist Dr Martha Deiros Collado provides the answers so you can:

• determine the right age to give your child a phone
• answer the questions they may have and turn these conversations into moments that build connection
• distinguish the real risks and benefits of smartphones from the misinformation
• teach yourself and older siblings to model healthy phone habits
• navigate online safety, digital footprints, consent and family tech boundaries
• sign the Family Phone Pledge and build a supportive community with like-minded parents.

Written with Dr Martha’s characteristic warmth and empathy, The Smartphone Solution will provide the information and tools you need to support your child and allow them to thrive in the modern digital world.

The Smartphone Solution: When and how to give your child a phone, By Dr Martha Deiros Collado, Read by Dr Martha Deiros Collado

When a child has poor literacy, we have failed them. This talk asks why we’re getting it wrong, and how to fix it - backed by evidence, led by experts.

The Reading Crisis We Can Fix

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〖 KAITO SP 〗 リテラシー ( Literacy ) / wotaku 〖 VOCALOID WIP 〗

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