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b'Jennifer Sey spent over 20 years at iconic clothing brand Levi\\u2019s, rising from Chief Marketing Officer to Brand President. But when she fought against school closures during the COVID-19 pandemic, she says the CEO told her \\u201cthere\\u2019s just not a path for you here.\\u201d\\nShe resigned and was reportedly offered\\xa0a $1 million exit package\\xa0\\u2013 presumably to buy her silence with an NDA \\u2013 but turned it down so she could continue fighting for children\\u2019s education. Now, three years later, the\\xa0New York Times has confirmed\\xa0Jennifer Sey\\u2019s fears: the \\u201cstartling evidence on learning loss is in\\u201d and pandemic school closures were a disaster for American children.\\n\\u201cMore than 3 years too late, the New York Times has now given permission to acknowledge what was obvious from the beginning,\\u201d\\xa0writes Jennifer Sey. \\u201cBut if you dared to say so in 2020, or 2021, or even 2022, you were smeared with all sorts of career-ending ad hominem attacks.\\u201d\\nJennifer Sey\\xa0is an author, filmmaker, business executive and retired artistic gymnast. Sey began working at Levi Strauss & Co. in 1999, rising to Chief Marketing Officer and then Global Brand President. In January 2022, she was asked to resign because of her public opposition to the extended closure of San Francisco\\u2019s public schools. Previously, Jennifer Sey was the 1986 USA Gymnastics National Champion, and a 7-time member of the U.S. Women\\u2019s National Team. Follow her at\\xa0https://x.com/jennifersey\\xa0and find more at\\xa0https://SeyEverything.com\\n\\u300c SPONSORED BY \\u300d\\nFind out more about the companies that make this show possible and get special discounts on amazing products at https://drdrew.com/sponsors\\n\\u2022 PALEOVALLEY - "Paleovalley has a wide variety of extraordinary products that are both healthful and delicious,\\u201d says Dr. Drew. "I am a huge fan of this brand and know you\'ll love it too!\\u201d Get a discount on your first order at\\xa0https://drdrew.com/paleovalley\\n\\u2022 GENUCEL - Using a proprietary base formulated by a pharmacist, Genucel has created skincare that can dramatically improve the appearance of facial redness and under-eye puffiness. Genucel uses clinical levels of botanical extracts in their cruelty-free, natural, made-in-the-USA line of products. Get an extra discount with promo code DREW at https://genucel.com/drew\\n\\u2022 COZY EARTH - Trying to think of the right present for someone special? Susan and Drew love Cozy Earth\'s sheets & clothing made with super-soft viscose from bamboo! Use code DREW to save up to 40% at https://drdrew.com/cozy\\n\\u2022 THE WELLNESS COMPANY - Counteract harmful spike proteins with TWC\'s Signature Series Spike Support Formula containing nattokinase and selenium. Learn more about TWC\'s supplements at https://twc.health/drew\\n\\u300c\\xa0MEDICAL NOTE\\xa0\\u300d\\nThe CDC states that COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective, and reduce your risk of severe illness. You should always consult your personal physician before making any decisions about your health.\\xa0\\n\\u300c\\xa0ABOUT THE SHOW\\xa0\\u300d\\nAsk Dr. Drew is produced by Kaleb Nation (https://kalebnation.com) and Susan Pinsky (https://twitter.com/firstladyoflove). This show is for entertainment and/or informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.\\n\\u300c\\xa0ABOUT DR. DREW\\xa0\\u300d\\nDr. Drew is a board-certified physician with over 35 years of national radio, NYT bestselling books, and countless TV shows bearing his name. He\'s known for Celebrity Rehab (VH1), Teen Mom OG (MTV), Dr. Drew After Dark (YMH), The Masked Singer (FOX), multiple hit podcasts, and the iconic Loveline radio show. Dr. Drew Pinsky received his undergraduate degree from Amherst College and his M.D. from the University of Southern California, School of Medicine. Read more at https://drdrew.com/about\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'