{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5f39899df283e164bd03d979/628f9af49e87b40013bd713e?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Ginny Gentles on May's Policy Focus: Learning Loss","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5f39899df283e164bd03d979/9659f16f-a725-4cf9-8aee-bcd7698c9034.jpg?height=200","description":"<p>Ginny Gentles joins the podcast to discuss this month’s policy focus:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.iwf.org/2022/05/04/policy-focus-learning-loss/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Learning Loss</a>. We explore how the lowest-risk demographic — children — have struggled throughout the pandemic because of school closures and remote learning. We discuss the learning loss data, and how this has impacted not only children’s mental health but also their ability to thrive in college and the workforce.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Virginia (Ginny) Gentles is the director of the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.iwf.org/efc\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Education Freedom Center</a>&nbsp;at Independent Women’s Forum and is a contributor to&nbsp;<a href=\"https://iwnetwork.com/dashboard/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Independent Women’s Network</a>. Ginny is a long-time school choice advocate and former state and federal education policy leader. She served as a senior political appointee in the U.S. Department of Education under President George W. Bush, and her work has appeared in National Review, Newsweek, City Journal, Real Clear Education, and Townhall.</p><p>--</p><p><em>She Thinks</em>&nbsp;is a podcast for women (and men) who are sick of the spin in today’s news cycle and are seeking the truth. Once a week, every week,&nbsp;<em>She Thinks</em>&nbsp;host Beverly Hallberg is joined by guests who cut through the clutter and bring you the facts.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>You don’t have to keep up with policy and politics to understand how issues will impact you and the people you care about most. You just have to keep up with us.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>We make sure you have the information you need to come to your own conclusions. Because, let’s face it, you’re in control of your own life and can think for yourself.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>You can listen to the latest&nbsp;<em>She Thinks</em>&nbsp;episode(s) here or wherever you get your podcasts. Then subscribe, rate, and share with your friends. If you are already caught up and want more, join our online community. Be sure to subscribe to our emails to ensure you’re equipped with the facts on the issues you care about most:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://iwf.org/connect\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://iwf.org/connect</a>.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Independent Women’s Forum (IWF) believes all issues are women’s issues. IWF promotes policies that aren’t just well-intended, but actually enhance people’s freedoms, opportunities, and choices. IWF doesn’t just talk about problems. We identify solutions and take them straight to the playmakers and policy creators. And, as a 501(c)3, IWF educates the public about the most important topics of the day.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Check out the Independent Women’s Forum website for more information on how policies impact you, your loved ones, and your community:&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.iwf.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.iwf.org</a>.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Subscribe to IWF’s&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg_s5BRCyjhOHbOyZQC3gDg\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube channel</a>.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Follow IWF on social media:</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>- on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://twitter.com/iwf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter</a></p><p>- on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/independentwomensforum\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook</a></p><p>- on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://instagram.com/independentwomensforum\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a></p><p><br></p><p>#IWF #SheThinks #AllIssuesAreWomensIssues</p>","author_name":"Independent Women's Forum"}