Dr. Harry Jackson takes this episode to catch up with Ian Prior (Executive Director for Fight for Schools) who gives us an update on his organization's ongoing efforts to increase accountability and transparency in Loudoun County Public Schools. This discussion covers some back history, recent moves in education on a national level, as well as the recent Youngkin moves regarding Loudoun School Board elections, and even the Grand Jury investigation into LCPS.

Dr. Harry Jackson interviews Congressional Candidate Matthew Chappell and explores his views on our country's educational system. The conversation covers topics such as "equity & inclusion", CRT, controversial books, parental rights, school SRO programs and much more.

ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Mr. Chappell is a father, husband, and an US Army veteran. He lifted himself out of an abusive early home life and has lived a life of service as a police officer and armed forces vet where he served as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He says "At 18 years old, while still a teen, I observed first hand what people outside of America deal with and how blessed we are in the United States. During my Army career, I transitioned from an Infantryman to working in Counterintelligence."

Viewers can learn more about the candidate here:

https://www.chappellforcongress.com/

Dr. Jackson continues his "Black Excellence in Education" series. This episode featured an in-depth interview with Kofi Annan.

Kofi is the author of the award-winning book, "Bull in a China Shop: Evolution of a Racial Justice Activist." He founded The Activated People (TAP), an independent activist organization that is dedicated to promoting racial equity. Kofi previously served two terms as the president of the Fairfax County, Virginia National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), which was awarded the NAACP’s Thalheimer Award for being the best branch in the country. He is also the owner of Soul Rebel, a family-owned food truck based in northern Virginia that serves a unique blend of Caribbean-American fusion cuisine.

Kofi served eight years in the U.S Army, and holds a Master’s of Science in International Relations from Troy University, and a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a minor in Psychology from Tennessee State University.

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Another absolutely stunning nature photograph from our friend Jeff London. Learn more about our featured photographer and view his full-frame works at www.jlondonprints.com. Please share our content and SUBSCRIBE to USANOW.TV for regular updates. Thank you for your support!

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Parent Brian Davison informed us about his fight with Loudoun County Public Schools. If you missed the live broadcast, you can catch the full episode today as our panel discusses the state of Public Education in America and how so many school boards around the country have gone off the rails.

Education Matters host, Dr. Harry Jackson, takes on critical issues that are central to the upcoming elections. In this episode he interviews Republican Candidates for Congress Bernard "Berney" Flowers (R) MD 2nd District, and Paul Lott (R) VA 10th District. Harry addresses why they are running as Republicans, the social issues in the African American Community, common trends nationwide, how Democrat policies create, exacerbate, and perpetuate them problems for Black Americans, Progressive forms of racism and why Democratic proposed solutions will not work:

TOPICS DISCUSSED:
CRT
Removal of ability grouping
Minimum grade policies
Placement of ceilings
Removal of Standardized Testing
Lowering testing standards (ex. Virginia SOLs)
Course Quality Degradation
Critical Gender Theory
School Board Social media monitoring
School Board intimidation
Republican positions
How they address social within the community that lead to an increase in educational, political, and social status

ABOUT OUR GUESTS: Bernard "Berney" Flowers
Mr. Bernard “Berney” Flowers is running for Congress in Maryland's 2nd Congressional District. With a career that spans over 33 years of combined experience in the Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the private sector, Berney brings a wealth of expertise to bear. He served nearly 21 years on active duty in the US Air Force, achieving the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. During his Air Force career, Berney deployed to both Iraq and Afghanistan, and “visited” twenty- two countries and forty-three states in the performance of his duties. He was also assigned to the US Air Force’s “Air Staff” when the Pentagon was attacked on Sept 11, 2001. After retiring from active duty Berney worked at United Services Automobile Association (USAA) as a Project Manager, leading matrixed teams in the development and implementation of computer software deliverables supporting the release of financial products and services worth nearly $50 million. In 2009, he returned to DoD as a civilian employee, where he served as part of US Cyber Command’s initial staff and as NORAD & USNORTHCOM’s Sr. Advisor to Ft Meade. Most recently, he served as NORAD & USNORTHCOM’s Sr. Advisor to the DHS.

Berney holds two Graduate Certificates in Cyber Leadership, a Master’s Degree in Public Administration, and a BA in Political Science. He is a graduate of the US Air Force’s Air War College and he is a Certified Project Manager. His National Security experience is focused in the fields of Cybersecurity, Information Operations, Operations Security, Satellite Communications, Program Management, and Information Management.

Maryland's Governor recently appointed Berney to the State's Trial Courts Judicial Nominating Commission for District 9 - Howard County. Md.

Berney is a proud husband of 33 years, a father of two successful young adult children and a new grandfather. He volunteers locally through his church and his fraternity and is a mento

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"The progressives argue that parental failure justifies whatever they do..."

If you missed the live broadcast, you can catch the full episode today as our panel discusses the state of Public Education in America and how so many school boards around the country have gone off the rails.

The past few years have proven to be critical timeframe in the development of America's public education as parents across America engage their local school board on a broad range of hot-button topics. Join USANOW.TV Producer Sam Ettaro as he hosts a panel discussion with some of the key figures in the historic fights taking place in Loudoun and Fairfax County, Virginia as we introduce the the USANOW.TV network, the upcoming "Education Matters" shows, and dig deep into current news and events involving education in Virginia and the D.C. region which also hold deep national significance. GUESTS: Paul Lott, Harry Jackson, Norma Margulies, and Brian Davison.

A large group of protesters gathered at the FCPS school board meeting space on March 10th, 2022 to rally in support of the Thomas Jefferson High School for Math and Science's admissions process and to protest FCPS's decision to fight a recent court ruling which deemed their admissions process "unconstitutional". USANOW.TV's Coleman Bunn was present at the rally and shot this video of Asra Nomani giving a powerful speech to the board and then immediately being confronted by FCPS security. Full video of the day's events is coming. Please share....

A large group of protesters gathered at the FCPS school board meeting space on March 10th, 2022 to rally in support of the Thomas Jefferson High School for Math and Science's admissions process and to protest FCPS's decision to fight a recent court ruling which deemed their admissions process "unconstitutional". USANOW.TV's Coleman Bunn was present at the rally and shot this video of Asra Nomani giving a powerful speech to the board and then immediately being confronted by FCPS security. Full video of the day's events is coming. Please share....

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