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The Standard: Academics, Date Nights & Framed Photos

The Standard: Academics, Date Nights & Framed Photos

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 While date nights & framed family photos strengthen families, the defeatist movement across the country to lower academic standards in the name of equity weakens them. Pastor Chris & Aziza discuss why strong academic standards and family rhythms are key to raising strong children and call for states like IL to call for more from our educators and give parents a chance to meet the moment.Episode Outline[00:00] Introduction to the Nuclear Option Podcast[01:27] Politics - Lowered Academic StandardsIllinois lowers standards making more students seem “proficient”Vallas: Illinois returning to soft bigotry of low expectationsIllinois wants to lower the bar for passing state tests, saying the standard is unfair to students[09:53] Practice - Date NightsThe Importance of Date Nights in Marriage[18:20] Promise - Framed Photos“Printed Photo Impact Report”“Photography Builds Self-Esteem”“The science of memories: how family photos boost happiness and child development”“Photographic enhancement of children's self-esteem” (Not specifically about family photos, but about printed photos of children related to their own self-esteem)“The Importance of Photographs for Our Children” (One of the top links in the search; the sources listed at the bottom of the page are not hyperlinked and I was unable to find them online)Related Episodes & Additional ResourcesThe Pilot – Learn more about Aziza’s fight for homeschooling freedom in ILFor More Information on IL’s new academic standards:Illinois lowers standards making more students seem “proficient”For More Information on the Importance of framed photos:“The science of memories: how family photos boost happiness and child development”Host & Show InfoHost Name: Pastor Chris & Aziza ButlerAbout the Host: Chris Butler is a pastor, organizer, and leader hailing from the Southside of Chicago. He and his amazing wife, Aziza lead Chicago Ambassador Church and have six wonderful children. Having worked across the spectrum of organizations and types of engagement, Chris often lends insight and leadership on organization building and civic engagement to elected officials, organization leaders, community organizers, and other leaders in the faith community. Pastor Chris co-authored “Compassion and Conviction: The AND Campaigns Guide To Faithful Civic Engagement” with Justin Giboney and Micheal Wear.Aziza Butler is the founder of WeSchool Academy in Chicago, IL, developed to equip homeschooling families on the city’s South Side. Aziza presents urban homeschooling as a viable option to all families, especially of color, while developing strong Parent Educators. Since 2017, she has pioneered the “City As Campus” approach to learning through the WeSchool (a flexible-schedule learning community) which continues to grow.Chris and Aziza are senior leaders at Ambassador Church in the Chicagoland Area. Married 18 years, they live in a southside neighborhood of Chicago and never have a dull moment as they raise their six children: Azaria, Corban, Azadi, Christopher Anthony, Azeem, and Cole.Podcast Website: https://www.weschoolfoundation.org/nuclear_option Community & Calls to ActionRate & Review on Spotify & Apple Podcasts – This is the most impactful way to support the show.Share this episode with a friend! If you enjoyed it, tag us on social media and let us know your favorite takeaway.
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