Willco Civic Brew
Welcome to Wilco Civic Brew, a podcast blending community voices to educate, understand, and act on local issues, especially those related to public education in Williamson County. Hosted by former school board members Nancy Garrett and Jennifer Aprea, this podcast serves as a platform for dispelling misinformation and advocating for public education. Each episode dives into school board meeting recaps, interviews with key figures, and explores the intricate challenges and victories in our schools. Join us in making informed decisions and engaging in our community. Questions and feedback are encouraged at civicbrew@gmail.com.
Episodes
14 episodes
PART 3: Science Textbook Selection Follow Up with Public Records Included
In this episode, we construct a timeline of Board Member emails and actions related to the controversial Science Textbook vote by reviewing legally obtained emails, and find out thatThe ex-officio board member on the committee was a...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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35:08
April Board Meeting Recap
🎙️ WillCo Civic Brew – Monthly Meeting Recap (April Edition)This month’s school board meeting may have been quieter, but it packed a punch with key decisions and policy updates you need to know about.🗣️ Public Comment Hi...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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21:14
PART 2: Science Textbook Selection Follow Up
In this episode, we discuss the statements put out by board members which have received hundreds of comments from members of the community and address some of the common themes we are seeing based on our experiences as former board members and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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27:46
Board Vote on Science Curriculum
In this episode, we recap the discussion from both the March 6, 2025 Board Work Session and the March 17, 2025 Board Meeting around the Science Curriculum Selection. We highlight quotes from the meetings and discuss the why behind the board's v...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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57:41
Call to Action: Tell Your Legislators to Vote No on Vouchers
In this episode of WillCo Civic Brew, we unpack the upcoming special session on Tennessee’s school voucher program. Governor Lee has tied vouchers to disaster relief funding, raising questions about transparency and urgency. Nancy Garr...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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23:23
Special Called December Meeting: Revote to Ban Books
In this episode, we dive into the Williamson County School Board's special called meeting happening on Monday, December 9th, at 6:00 PM. This special session will revisit the potential removal of five books from the Williamson County School Lib...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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15:08
November Board Meeting Recap
WillCo Civic Brew: November WCS Board Meeting RecapIn this episode, Nancy Garrett and Jen Aprea break down the highlights from recent Williamson County Schools board meetings, including the work session and the monthly voting meeting...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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33:12
The NEW 2025 Voucher Bill Explained
Dive into our latest episode of Willco Civic Brew as we unravel the complexities of the newly filed TN voucher bill. What does it mean for our public schools and your family? Tune in now to get informed!Some Clarifications/Correction...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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38:28
WCS Board Vote to Rescind Resolution to Oppose Vouchers
In this episode of WillCo Civic Brew, we recap a recent board meeting that sparked significant debate in the community when our newly elected WCS board took unprecedented action and rescinded the resolution against vouchers from the last legisl...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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15:46
WCS Work Session Recap on Vouchers - Oct 17th Meeting
In this episode of WillCo Civic Brew, we dive into the October 17 school board work session, specifically the discussion focused on the proposal to rescind the anti-voucher resolution passed in March 2024. New board member Dennis Drigger...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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29:13
What's the Deal with Vouchers?
In Episode 4 of WillCo Civic Brew, hosts Nancy Garrett and Jen Aprea tackle the ongoing conversation around school vouchers and their potential impact on public education in Williamson County, Tennessee.With upcoming elections a...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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30:27
Countdown to Election 2024 – What's at Stake?
Welcome to Episode 3 of Wilco Civic Brew: "Countdown to Election 2024 – What's at Stake?" an important discussion about the intricacies of the upcoming elections with your hosts, Nancy Garrett and Jen Aprea. This episode unravels the surprising...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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34:00
Sept 16 WCS Board Meeting Recap
Welcome back to Wilco Civic Brew! In this episode, hosts Nancy Garrett and Jennifer Aprea dive into the latest school board meeting, breaking down the actions taken and discussing how the community can get involved. They provide an in-depth exp...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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29:41
Welcome to Willco Civic Brew!
Welcome to Willco Civic Brew, a podcast blending community voices to educate, understand, and act on local issues, especially those related to public education in Williamson County. Hosted by former school board members Nancy Garrett and Jennif...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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