{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6753786ea8461f164e67bf3a/679abe92a7ace681d88c7374?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"From Blue Ribbon to “Broken”: Inside Montclair Schools","description":"<p><strong>**Subscribe, leave a review below, and please share your thoughts by leaving a voicemail at </strong><a href=\"http://montclairpod.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>MontclairPod.com</strong></a>. <strong>Follow on </strong><a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/themontclairpod\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Instagram</strong></a><strong> and send us a tip: </strong><a href=\"mailto:hello@montclairpod.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>hello@montclairpod.com</strong></a><strong>. </strong></p><p>In this episode, we dig deep into the Montclair school district. From crumbling school buildings to curriculum concerns and special education challenges, we share real talk on what it’s like to raise and educate kids here. Hear from newly elected Montclair Board of Education member <a href=\"https://jadaroman4boe.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Jada Roman</a> on what she would like to have the the board prioritize: improving facilities, hiring a superintendent, and supporting special ed.</p><p>We also chat with Danielle Neff, creator of the <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/groups/montclairmdp\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Montclair Moms, Dads, and Parents Facebook group</a>, who breaks down what families in town care most about. Plus, student voices, raw experiences from parents, and a powerful discussion with disability advocate <a href=\"http://1in6Support.org\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Alma Schneider</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>References:</p><p><a href=\"http://1in6Support.org\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">1in6Support.org</a></p><p><a href=\"https://montclairlocal.news/2024/05/parents-citing-abuse-discrimination-demand-answers-at-boe-meeting/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Incidents of Discrimination, Bias, and Abuse in District Schools</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/groups/montclairmdp\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Montclair Moms, Dad and Parens Facebook Group</a></p><p>Alma Schneider email: alma@1in6support.org</p><p><br></p><p>The Montclair Pod’s theme is adapted from <a href=\"http://www.thebardband.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The BARD Band’s</a> “Angels Got His Back” from the album of the same name, which is available on all streaming platforms.  </p>","author_name":"Montclair Pod LLC"}