Presentation about the directors, faculty, staff at Citizen Learning Academy, a non-public school specializing in educating students with special needs.
“Live Poets’ Society® A Selection of Poetry and Speeches by Extraordinary Students”, is a handbook of compiled poems by the students of Citizen Learning Academy.
Ambi B. Smith, Author (2014) All Rights Reserved
“Live Poets’ Society® A Selection of Poetry and Speeches by Extraordinary Students”, is a handbook of compiled poems by the students of Citizen Learning Academy.
Ambi B. Smith, Author (2014) All Rights Reserved
Some of the members of the GO Public Schools community share their hopes about public education in Oakland. To be a part of this campaign, email jessica@gopublicschools.org.
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The quest for the creator of Zion Institute of America (ZAA) from K-12 homeschooling to distance learning programs all over the country started in the very early 1980s when she observed the scholastics of the American program were decreasing, and the education of her own kids was suffering.
The Dominican Sisters of Springfield, Illinois proudly welcome these individuals who are making their formal commitment as Dominican Associates on May 19, 2013.
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June 3, 2024 Anti-Semitism Letter Sent to MIT President Kornbluth and MIT Cor...Levi Shapiro
Letter from the Congress of the United States regarding Anti-Semitism sent June 3rd to MIT President Sally Kornbluth, MIT Corp Chair, Mark Gorenberg
Dear Dr. Kornbluth and Mr. Gorenberg,
The US House of Representatives is deeply concerned by ongoing and pervasive acts of antisemitic
harassment and intimidation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Failing to act decisively to ensure a safe learning environment for all students would be a grave dereliction of your responsibilities as President of MIT and Chair of the MIT Corporation.
This Congress will not stand idly by and allow an environment hostile to Jewish students to persist. The House believes that your institution is in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and the inability or
unwillingness to rectify this violation through action requires accountability.
Postsecondary education is a unique opportunity for students to learn and have their ideas and beliefs challenged. However, universities receiving hundreds of millions of federal funds annually have denied
students that opportunity and have been hijacked to become venues for the promotion of terrorism, antisemitic harassment and intimidation, unlawful encampments, and in some cases, assaults and riots.
The House of Representatives will not countenance the use of federal funds to indoctrinate students into hateful, antisemitic, anti-American supporters of terrorism. Investigations into campus antisemitism by the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Committee on Ways and Means have been expanded into a Congress-wide probe across all relevant jurisdictions to address this national crisis. The undersigned Committees will conduct oversight into the use of federal funds at MIT and its learning environment under authorities granted to each Committee.
• The Committee on Education and the Workforce has been investigating your institution since December 7, 2023. The Committee has broad jurisdiction over postsecondary education, including its compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, campus safety concerns over disruptions to the learning environment, and the awarding of federal student aid under the Higher Education Act.
• The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is investigating the sources of funding and other support flowing to groups espousing pro-Hamas propaganda and engaged in antisemitic harassment and intimidation of students. The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is the principal oversight committee of the US House of Representatives and has broad authority to investigate “any matter” at “any time” under House Rule X.
• The Committee on Ways and Means has been investigating several universities since November 15, 2023, when the Committee held a hearing entitled From Ivory Towers to Dark Corners: Investigating the Nexus Between Antisemitism, Tax-Exempt Universities, and Terror Financing. The Committee followed the hearing with letters to those institutions on January 10, 202
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The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdfkaushalkr1407
The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
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A Strategic Approach: GenAI in EducationPeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
Francesca Gottschalk - How can education support child empowerment.pptxEduSkills OECD
Francesca Gottschalk from the OECD’s Centre for Educational Research and Innovation presents at the Ask an Expert Webinar: How can education support child empowerment?
Read| The latest issue of The Challenger is here! We are thrilled to announce that our school paper has qualified for the NATIONAL SCHOOLS PRESS CONFERENCE (NSPC) 2024. Thank you for your unwavering support and trust. Dive into the stories that made us stand out!
2. About CLA’s Directors
Jesse Ingram, Associate Director
Mr. Ingram is a native of Atlanta, Georgia and lives
in Los Angeles with his lovely wife Crystal.
He has two sons and one daughter, two daughter-in-
laws, and a granddaughter.
A graduate of Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA,
Mr. Ingram earned his B.A. in Business
Administration/Economics in 1969, and his MBA in
Finance in 1977, from CSU, Dominguez Hills, CA.
He holds a Lifetime Teaching Credential, as well as
studied Business Law.
Before becoming the Associate Director
of Citizen Learning Academy, he was an
Owner/Operator of several McDonald’s
Corporations for 40 years. In addition, he was a
Marketing and Planning Manager for Xerox
Corporation, as well as a Cost Control Manager for
Northrop Corporation. He has been a Salesperson
for Sears, a Buyer for Rich’s Department Store,
and a representative of the Atlanta Transit
System.
Mr. Ingram is the Chairman of Ministry at Mount
Tabor Baptist Church in Los Angeles.
Crystal Ingram, Director
Mrs. Ingram is a native of Atlanta, Georgia and
resides in Los Angeles, CA with her husband. She
has two sons, Demetrius and Darius; a daughter,
Deanna; two daughter-in-laws, Michelle & Helen;
and a granddaughter, Micah. Mrs. Ingram’s
children are college graduates of Morehouse and
Spelman Colleges.
In addition to being the Director of Citizen
Learning Academy, Mrs. Ingram has worked in
the Los Angeles Unified School District as a
teacher, a Mathematician, an Engineer for
Northrop, an Editor, and Owner/Operator.
Mrs. Ingram is a Deaconess of Mount Tabor
Baptist Church, a volunteer of the Los Angelenoes
for City Hall. Mrs. Ingram is also a member of
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
She loves to participate in the Olympics as a
greeter, and has traveled all over the world.
Gardening, collecting antiques from traveling
shows, and helping children in need are her
passions.
“One of my most important jobs was being a mother”.
3. Jessye Carter Robinson
Mrs. Robinson is widowed to the late Leonard Robinson. She
has a daughter, Michelle; a son-in-law, Michael Reynolds ;
and five grandsons.
Mrs. Robinson grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and attended
Southern University in Baton Rouge, LA. She graduated from
the University of Wisconsin in 1972.
Moving to Los Angeles and graduating from CSU, Dominguez
Hills, Mrs. Robinson earned Handicapped Specialist License, as
well as her Certificate in Autism. She has over 30+ years as a
teacher in both Milwaukee and Los Angeles schools. Working
with the Los Angeles Unified School District as a teacher for
75th Street School, she held several professional positions,
including K-12 Whole Classroom Instruction, Special Day Class
as Resource Specialist, Math Coach, and served in the Reading
and Tutoring Program, and numerous committees.
Receiving such honors as Teacher of the Year, nominated
eight times as Whose Who Among Educators, she is among
the “Elite of Educators”.
A member of the Matrons Mission Society, she holds several
positions on the Local, District, and State level. As a devoted
Sunday School teacher she reaches youth with her no
nonsense approach and unrelenting guidance.
In addition, she is a member of both Alpha Kappa Alpha
Sorority, Inc. and Eta Phi Beta, Sorority, Inc. proactively
serving the needs of her committee on a grassroots level as
well as nationwide.
Mrs. Robinson enjoys reading novels, playing games, studying
the Bible, and traveling.
As an Educator Mrs. Robinson recommends students to Do
their Best to become Successful.
Ann Taylor
Mrs. Ann Taylor is the proud wife of Ira Taylor. She has one son,
Gregory Montgomery and one foster daughter, JoAnn Nelson
three grandchildren, Alexa, Kayla, and Greyson Montgomery. Mrs.
Taylor is a native of Gadsden, Alabama where she graduated from
Carver High School . She received her B.S. Degree in Education
from Alabama A & M University, Huntsville, Alabama. Mrs. Taylor
began her teaching career at South Gadsden Elementary, Gadsden,
Alabama , where she taught for three years and moved to Inkster,
Michigan and continued her passion for teaching. While in
Michigan, she received her Master’s degree from Eastern Michigan
University.
Mrs. Taylor moved to Los Angeles and began teaching in the Los
Angeles Unified School District. She received her certification in
Special Education from California Lutheran College. She earned her
Administrative certification from Pepperdine University. Mrs. Taylor
also holds a degree in Systematic Evangelism from Bethany Bible
College. A member of Rock of Faith Baptist Church, she teaches
Sunday School, Mission Bible Class and sings in the Senior Choir.
She taught in LAUSD for 30 years as a Whole Classroom Teacher,
Resource Specialist, Title I Coordinator and Temporary Assistant
Principal, as well as a Music Teacher. After retirement, she taught
at San Pedro Academy, a Nonpublic School for nine years.
Mrs. Taylor is a member of both Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc., and
Tau Gamma Delta Sorority Inc..
Mrs. Taylor enjoys bowling and crocheting.
“Students should Do Their Best at all times”.
4. Mattie Davis, ABA
Mrs. Davis is a retired Behavioral Interventionist for
the Long Beach Unified School District. She worked
for LBUSD for over 30 years, and is happily married
to Norwood Davis, a retired Sheriff’s Deputy.
Mrs. Davis has been working with the students of
CLA for eight years and does a remarkable job of
managing some of the most challenging of
behaviors. She has two daughters, Danielle and
Nicole, both are graduates of Howard University, and
one works at the Smithsonian Institute in
Washington D.C. Her son-in-laws are Byron and
Vernon. She also has nine grandchildren, and look
forward to their visits from Detroit, Michigan to
California every Summer and Christmas.
Mrs. Davis is a Singer and Choir Director and
facilitates the End of School Year Program, lending
her expertise in CLAs Music Department.
World Traveler
Project Manager
Conflict Resolution
“It is not where we live that counts, it is how we live
that counts”.
Diane Garcia, One-on-One
Ms. Garcia is the proud mother of two daughters,
Krystal and Terry, and a son, Johnny. They are all
Honor students.
Mrs. Garcia majored in Business Administration
and Child Development at Southwest College and
is Certified as a Preschool Teacher/Director. In
addition, she is a Certified Dental Assistant.
She has been serving the students of Citizen
Learning Academy since the beginning of the
school’s grand opening. After leaving for a short
time to live in Bakersfield, CA. and returning, she
was surprised to see how much the young
elementary students had grown into respectable
teenagers. Many of them still remembered her.
Ms. Garcia is a One-on-One Aide to CLAs students
with moderate behavioral difficulties and does an
excellent job in calming and managing their
behaviors.
Ms. Garcia loves reading, traveling, interior
decorating, art, cooking and being a positive role
model to children and young adults.
5. About the Author & Poet
Ambi B. Smith
A native Californian, Ambi is the eldest of five siblings, one sister and
three brothers. All of whom reside in Southern California. She
currently has five nephews and three nieces. A graduate of Taft High
School in Woodland Hills, CA. She earned a B.A. in Liberal Studies at
CSU, Fresno, and is starting student teaching at National University in
Los Angeles, earning a Master of Arts in Education with a Single
Subject in English and Certificates in Autism and Educational
Technology.
She has over 20 years of experience in Office Administration and
Management, two years as a Teacher’s Aide and Computer Resource
Assistant with Fresno Unified School District, and seven years with
Citizen Learning Academy as an Administrative Assistant, Teacher’s
Aide, Computer Science Teacher and Substitute English and History
Teacher.
In addition to serving students of Citizen Learning Academy as a
Computer Science Teacher, she has worked on several Project
Management renovations, including the Administrative Office and
Hanger Project at West Los Angeles Community College, American
Airlines @ Terminal 4/LAX Renovation Project, and the UCLA
Replacement Hospital Project , now known as Ronald Reagan and
Mattel Children’s Hospital. She has also worked as both a Program
Administrator and Student Accounts Coordinator for Pepperdine
University, in the School of Education and Psychology.
Ambi serves in the Media Ministry as a camera operator for West
Angeles Cathedral, Bishop Blake, Pastor. She also volunteers for the
Special Olympics World Games.
Ambi is the author of “My Five Nephews and Their Tech Toys”. She
enjoys teaching, traveling, reading, writing, photography,
videotaping, and Zumba.
School Daze
Children laughing
Children crying
School brings diverse kids.
Children sharing
Children caring
School brings teachers together
for a common cause.
Children fussing
Children hitting
Teachers teach kids
to pause and think.
Children learning
Children thinking
About how they can make a
Difference in the World.
6. About the Community of CLA
Mount Tabor Missionary Baptist Church,
Ticey Brown, Pastor
Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated,
Kappa Chapter
Community Service
Briar Crest Nursing Facility in Bell Gardens, CA
Century Villa Inc., Inglewood, CA
Los Angeles County Fair, Discovery Kids