The document provides a summary of media coverage related to Business Education Week events in Springfield, Illinois from February to April 2012. It includes articles about:
1) Registrations opening for Business Education Week events in April, including executives serving as "Principals for a Day"
2) An upcoming meeting of the Business Education Partnership to discuss research findings
3) Results from pre-kindergarten screenings supported by the Sangamon County Continuum of Learning showing many children need development support
4) 42 executives from local businesses serving as principals for a day at schools across Sangamon County to foster business-education partnerships
The document is the 2014 annual report of the Education Alliance. It summarizes the organization's work over the past year to connect students, schools, and communities. The Alliance launched new programs to connect students with mentors through AmeriCorps and e-mentoring. It also connected schools with business partners through initiatives like Born Learning Academies, Education Elevators, and STEM Works to help improve outcomes for students. The Alliance aims to promote long-term systemic change in public education in West Virginia.
The Education Alliance launched several new initiatives in the past year focused on remaking learning for West Virginia students, including a STEM Network Schools program, financial literacy initiative, and partnerships to support early childhood education. The STEM Network Schools program aims to increase student engagement in STEM subjects and has already trained over 430 teachers. A new financial literacy initiative works to strengthen students' financial capability and increase college access. United Way Born Learning Academies partner with schools to provide early childhood education resources and support to over 260 families.
The document discusses developing a school-community synergy operational plan for secondary schools in Borongan City Division, Eastern Samar. It begins with background on the importance of stakeholder participation in school programs and establishing partnerships between schools and communities. It then presents the statement of the problem, which aims to develop an operational plan to improve school performance indicators, strengthen existing collaboration strategies between schools and communities, and outline a community-led operational plan. The theoretical framework discusses theories of school leadership, stakeholder participation, and collaboration between schools and communities to improve student outcomes.
The document summarizes Jamie Esler, a science teacher at Lake City High School in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, being named Idaho's 2014 Teacher of the Year. Esler teaches environmental and physical science and provides engaging learning opportunities for his students. He is in his sixth year of teaching and was surprised by the honor. Esler appreciates collaborating with other teachers and believes education should be student-centered. He is also an advocate for the Idaho Education Association and proper support for public education.
The superintendent of the Public Schools of Robeson County wrote to the chairman of the North Carolina State Board of Education to request direct intervention or immediate takeover by the state board. The letter outlines ongoing issues with the local school board including financial mismanagement, micromanagement, and decisions made based on politics rather than student needs. An audit found the district running a deficit and down to less than one month of operating funds. Despite collaboration with the state entities, the local board approved a consolidation plan that increases costs and is not data-driven or in students' best interests. Direct state involvement is needed to ensure the district and community's needs are met.
New eBook, Seven Elements of the PTA Comunitario Approach
Meaningful family and community engagement is a critical element for strengthening schools. IDRA’s PTA Comunitario model is an innovation for parent organizations and for school-family-community collaborations. Yet it is probably very close to the intentions and actions of the founders of PTA over a hundred years ago. The roots are in colonias (unincorporated communities) in south Texas. This eBook outlines the seven elements of the PTA Comunitario approach that make it so unique and powerful.
Teach For America Jacksonville's Community Impact ReportDiana Rubin
This document provides a summary of Teach For America's (TFA) work in Jacksonville, Florida over the past 7 years. It discusses how TFA partnered with Duval County Public Schools in 2008 and now has nearly 200 corps members teaching in over 40 high-need schools, reaching over 16,000 students. It highlights the community support that raised $4 million to bring TFA to Jacksonville and discusses results including academic growth for thousands of students and principals satisfied with corps members. The report provides an overview of TFA's model and impact in Jacksonville.
The document is the 2014 annual report of the Education Alliance. It summarizes the organization's work over the past year to connect students, schools, and communities. The Alliance launched new programs to connect students with mentors through AmeriCorps and e-mentoring. It also connected schools with business partners through initiatives like Born Learning Academies, Education Elevators, and STEM Works to help improve outcomes for students. The Alliance aims to promote long-term systemic change in public education in West Virginia.
The Education Alliance launched several new initiatives in the past year focused on remaking learning for West Virginia students, including a STEM Network Schools program, financial literacy initiative, and partnerships to support early childhood education. The STEM Network Schools program aims to increase student engagement in STEM subjects and has already trained over 430 teachers. A new financial literacy initiative works to strengthen students' financial capability and increase college access. United Way Born Learning Academies partner with schools to provide early childhood education resources and support to over 260 families.
The document discusses developing a school-community synergy operational plan for secondary schools in Borongan City Division, Eastern Samar. It begins with background on the importance of stakeholder participation in school programs and establishing partnerships between schools and communities. It then presents the statement of the problem, which aims to develop an operational plan to improve school performance indicators, strengthen existing collaboration strategies between schools and communities, and outline a community-led operational plan. The theoretical framework discusses theories of school leadership, stakeholder participation, and collaboration between schools and communities to improve student outcomes.
The document summarizes Jamie Esler, a science teacher at Lake City High School in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, being named Idaho's 2014 Teacher of the Year. Esler teaches environmental and physical science and provides engaging learning opportunities for his students. He is in his sixth year of teaching and was surprised by the honor. Esler appreciates collaborating with other teachers and believes education should be student-centered. He is also an advocate for the Idaho Education Association and proper support for public education.
The superintendent of the Public Schools of Robeson County wrote to the chairman of the North Carolina State Board of Education to request direct intervention or immediate takeover by the state board. The letter outlines ongoing issues with the local school board including financial mismanagement, micromanagement, and decisions made based on politics rather than student needs. An audit found the district running a deficit and down to less than one month of operating funds. Despite collaboration with the state entities, the local board approved a consolidation plan that increases costs and is not data-driven or in students' best interests. Direct state involvement is needed to ensure the district and community's needs are met.
New eBook, Seven Elements of the PTA Comunitario Approach
Meaningful family and community engagement is a critical element for strengthening schools. IDRA’s PTA Comunitario model is an innovation for parent organizations and for school-family-community collaborations. Yet it is probably very close to the intentions and actions of the founders of PTA over a hundred years ago. The roots are in colonias (unincorporated communities) in south Texas. This eBook outlines the seven elements of the PTA Comunitario approach that make it so unique and powerful.
Teach For America Jacksonville's Community Impact ReportDiana Rubin
This document provides a summary of Teach For America's (TFA) work in Jacksonville, Florida over the past 7 years. It discusses how TFA partnered with Duval County Public Schools in 2008 and now has nearly 200 corps members teaching in over 40 high-need schools, reaching over 16,000 students. It highlights the community support that raised $4 million to bring TFA to Jacksonville and discusses results including academic growth for thousands of students and principals satisfied with corps members. The report provides an overview of TFA's model and impact in Jacksonville.
2011 2012 annual chapter business reportMegan Price
This annual report summarizes the activities of the McAuley Catholic High School FBLA chapter for the 2011-2012 school year. It discusses the chapter's goals of increasing involvement, fundraising for new computers, and incorporating more community service. It outlines events held like FBLA week, a dodgeball tournament, and a 5K run. It also covers officer elections, recruitment efforts, relationships with local businesses, classes offered to prepare students for future careers, and how the chapter serves the school and community.
This project aims to provide education to underprivileged children in rural areas through an interactive ICT teaching tool. The tool will be developed based on the 7th standard curriculum and utilize multimedia applications to help explain complex topics. It will be piloted in three rural schools, where teachers will be trained to use the tool and students will learn to operate the system. The goals are to improve learning outcomes, increase student engagement, and address issues such as high dropout rates through this innovative education model. Measurement and evaluation will assess the impact on students' learning and the communities served.
The Maryland PTA outlines its 2015 legislative agenda which focuses on advocating for strong public funding of education, continued improvement of public schools, and safe and nurturing environments for children. The agenda addresses maintaining funding levels, promoting family and community involvement, ensuring equitable and high-quality education for all students, supporting strong academic standards and teacher training, and advocating for children's health, safety, and welfare.
Hypothetical Minnesota Common Grant Proposal Rya AdlerRya Adler
Lighted School House LLC was established in 2000 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin to provide after-school programs that empower students socially and academically, especially those from low-income families. It currently operates programs in 8 schools serving over 500 students. The organization seeks funding to expand staffing and better serve students, with the goal of improving academic performance as measured by test scores and grades.
Woodland Preparatory School Alabama #Gulen #SonerTarimGulen Cemaat
Woodland Preparatory School (Washington County Alabama) has hired Soner Tarim of the Gulen Movement out of Texas as their CMO (Unity Student Services) they will handle the marketing, curriculum development, software, website and everything that the inexperienced board members cannot handle. The building of their school is handled out of Utah by another controversial group called ACD American Charter Development. Same old Gulen fraud except this time the ACD (Mormon Mafia) will wipe the floor with the Gulen Muslim Mafia.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2019/05/03/telling-story-about-charter-school-controversy-rural-alabama-county/?fbclid=IwAR0Tefei5Gk4EyuaifszEFXxoePpaKcmIPIy28UQYLFD76vwzXS_QOqSUZg&utm_term=.fb8c1f62c1ed
https://www.alreporter.com/2019/03/27/an-islamic-movement-fraud-and-improper-hires-even-more-and-weirder-questions-arise-about-montgomerys-first-charter-school/
http://www.woodlandprep.blogspot.com
https://gulencharterschoolsusa.blogspot.com/2019/04/washington-county-in-battle-with.html
Killinged.com
Pratham is one of the largest NGOs in India focused on education for underprivileged children. It was founded in 1995 in Mumbai and has since expanded across 21 Indian states. The document provides background on India's educational challenges, including high dropout rates and poor learning outcomes. It then discusses Pratham's initiatives like pre-school education and annual learning assessments that aim to improve access to, and quality of, education. Pratham has grown significantly and now impacts millions of children through its low-cost and replicable interventions.
This document summarizes the charter school reform efforts led by Indianapolis Mayor Bart Peterson. It discusses how Peterson established a strong charter school authorizing office that insists on high quality applications and holds schools accountable through annual reporting. As a result, some of Peterson's charter schools are achieving great results with disadvantaged students. The document outlines the key players involved in Indianapolis' charter school reform, such as David Harris who helped build the authorizing office, and examines specific charter schools to show how they are implementing their educational models.
- Spending per pupil in the district is 22% less than the state average and net school spending is approaching the state minimum. Based on current trends, the district's standing compared to peers and the state average will deteriorate further.
- The number of teachers has declined from a high of 517 to a low of 399 in recent years due to budget cuts, though some positions were retained last year through stimulus funds and grants.
- The district is proposing increases in class sizes, shortening the school day, doubling fees for clubs/activities, implementing a tiered system for higher athletic fees, and eliminating 3 buses to address budget shortfalls in the coming year.
AE Member letter to Governor Pat Quinn022609Karen Craven
The business leaders summarize their priorities for the Illinois state budget. They request that the Governor consider increasing funding for early childhood education programs, expanding unemployment benefits for parents in childcare programs, and focusing community college and workforce training funds on programs that can help displaced workers and employers during the economic downturn. The business leaders emphasize that these education and workforce development programs are important to the economic stability and prosperity of Illinois.
The document discusses issues with the Philippine education system and its relationship to poverty and economic status. It notes that many children cannot complete their education due to family poverty levels. While the government budget for education has increased, problems persist such as insufficient school facilities, textbooks, and teachers. Corruption is seen as preventing budget increases from resolving issues. Improving basic education conditions, enforcing anti-corruption measures, and focusing on keeping children enrolled are recommended before expanding to the K-12 program.
This document provides information about poor education in India and the work of the non-profit organization Teach For India (TFI) to address this issue. Some key points:
- India faces major challenges in education including high student-teacher ratios, poor infrastructure, and social/economic disparities limiting access to education.
- TFI recruits top college graduates to teach for 2 years in under-resourced schools. They receive training to improve teaching effectiveness and build leadership skills.
- TFI fellows teach over 16,000 students in 164 partner schools. The program aims to expand to more cities and students.
- After their fellowship, many TFI alumni continue working in education reform through organizations focused
The Youth Policy Institute (YPI) has been providing education, workforce training, and social services to youth and families in Los Angeles for over 30 years. YPI now serves over 115,000 people annually through 136 program sites. YPI operates schools, after school programs, job training programs, and family support centers. In 2015, YPI collaborated with over 130 partners to expand its programs and impact, including opening two new early education centers and supporting over 150 youth through immigration policy programs. YPI aims to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty through a holistic approach to support youth and families from early childhood through college and careers.
The document provides information on various youth programs grants with a focus on South Carolina, including:
1) The Mary Black Foundation which provides grants for early childhood development and active living programs in Spartanburg County, SC.
2) Several other foundations and organizations that provide grants for youth programs, including the Central Carolina Community Foundation, Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina, Self Family Foundation, and Community Foundation of the Lowcountry.
3) Additional resources for funding youth programs including the Finance Project, Discovery Education, Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation, From Failure to Promise educator's grant, Toshiba America Foundation grants for math and science teachers, Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation grants for
Report Card on American Education: Ranking State K-12 Performance, Progress, ...ALEC
The 17th edition of the Report Card on American Education contains a comprehensive overview of educational achievement levels (performance and gains for low-income students) for the 50 states and the District of Columbia (see full report for complete methodology). The Report Card details what education policies states currently have in place and provides a roadmap for legislators to follow to bring about educational excellence in their state.
Focusing on the reforms recently enacted in Indiana, and with a foreword by Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels, this Report Card on American Education examines the experiences other states can learn from the struggles and triumphs in Indiana.
For more information, please visit www.alec.org.
Due to Covid 19, and the resultant Governor's Executive Orders regarding "Shelter In Place" all Illinois schools have had to change or alter their school years and methods of assessing student grades. This letter from the ISBE Director is the latest information for Illinois educators to go by.
The document discusses programs and initiatives in Champaign Unit 4 Schools. It summarizes that the district uses a Schools of Choice process to promote diversity. It describes new magnet programs at three elementary schools focused on STEM, international baccalaureate, and microsociety/leadership. These programs receive an MSAP grant and have seen success, such as recognition for the STEM academy. The district is working to sustain the magnet programs after the grant ends.
The document summarizes a report on the status of parent relations at Keene State College. It finds that the college currently takes a decentralized approach, with responsibilities spread across multiple offices. This can create inconsistencies and a disjointed experience for parents. The report proposes creating a centralized Office of Parent Relations, headed by a coordinator, to facilitate lifelong relationships between the college and parents. This would help address parent needs more effectively and allow the college to better capitalize on opportunities for parent engagement, advocacy, and fundraising support.
Children play a crucial role in solving the most persistent development problems we face in the world today. Explore, discover and support the empowerment of children - to build a future we want..
Engaging Families of Color- Education IssueSuzeth Dunn
This slide show was to share best practices around how to engage families of color around the issue of education. When you genuinely engage families, this has a direct positive outcome on the child's academic success.
Los gemelos son personas o animales que nacen de una sola gestación en especies que normalmente dan a luz a un solo individuo. Los gemelos idénticos se producen cuando dos espermatozoides fecundan un único óvulo, mientras que los mellizos son el resultado de la fecundación de dos óvulos distintos. La única forma segura de distinguir entre gemelos y mellizos es mediante una prueba de ADN.
Rod Willis of Assentire Ltd has developed an Innovation Audit to help organizations assess their ability to change and innovate. The audit examines an organization's culture, strategic direction, and performance on past change initiatives. It provides insights through an online survey and dashboard. The audit allows organizations to benchmark themselves, measure the impact of change programs, and establish a return on investment for such initiatives. It is presented as a tool to support innovative leadership and facilitate successful organizational growth through change.
2011 2012 annual chapter business reportMegan Price
This annual report summarizes the activities of the McAuley Catholic High School FBLA chapter for the 2011-2012 school year. It discusses the chapter's goals of increasing involvement, fundraising for new computers, and incorporating more community service. It outlines events held like FBLA week, a dodgeball tournament, and a 5K run. It also covers officer elections, recruitment efforts, relationships with local businesses, classes offered to prepare students for future careers, and how the chapter serves the school and community.
This project aims to provide education to underprivileged children in rural areas through an interactive ICT teaching tool. The tool will be developed based on the 7th standard curriculum and utilize multimedia applications to help explain complex topics. It will be piloted in three rural schools, where teachers will be trained to use the tool and students will learn to operate the system. The goals are to improve learning outcomes, increase student engagement, and address issues such as high dropout rates through this innovative education model. Measurement and evaluation will assess the impact on students' learning and the communities served.
The Maryland PTA outlines its 2015 legislative agenda which focuses on advocating for strong public funding of education, continued improvement of public schools, and safe and nurturing environments for children. The agenda addresses maintaining funding levels, promoting family and community involvement, ensuring equitable and high-quality education for all students, supporting strong academic standards and teacher training, and advocating for children's health, safety, and welfare.
Hypothetical Minnesota Common Grant Proposal Rya AdlerRya Adler
Lighted School House LLC was established in 2000 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin to provide after-school programs that empower students socially and academically, especially those from low-income families. It currently operates programs in 8 schools serving over 500 students. The organization seeks funding to expand staffing and better serve students, with the goal of improving academic performance as measured by test scores and grades.
Woodland Preparatory School Alabama #Gulen #SonerTarimGulen Cemaat
Woodland Preparatory School (Washington County Alabama) has hired Soner Tarim of the Gulen Movement out of Texas as their CMO (Unity Student Services) they will handle the marketing, curriculum development, software, website and everything that the inexperienced board members cannot handle. The building of their school is handled out of Utah by another controversial group called ACD American Charter Development. Same old Gulen fraud except this time the ACD (Mormon Mafia) will wipe the floor with the Gulen Muslim Mafia.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2019/05/03/telling-story-about-charter-school-controversy-rural-alabama-county/?fbclid=IwAR0Tefei5Gk4EyuaifszEFXxoePpaKcmIPIy28UQYLFD76vwzXS_QOqSUZg&utm_term=.fb8c1f62c1ed
https://www.alreporter.com/2019/03/27/an-islamic-movement-fraud-and-improper-hires-even-more-and-weirder-questions-arise-about-montgomerys-first-charter-school/
http://www.woodlandprep.blogspot.com
https://gulencharterschoolsusa.blogspot.com/2019/04/washington-county-in-battle-with.html
Killinged.com
Pratham is one of the largest NGOs in India focused on education for underprivileged children. It was founded in 1995 in Mumbai and has since expanded across 21 Indian states. The document provides background on India's educational challenges, including high dropout rates and poor learning outcomes. It then discusses Pratham's initiatives like pre-school education and annual learning assessments that aim to improve access to, and quality of, education. Pratham has grown significantly and now impacts millions of children through its low-cost and replicable interventions.
This document summarizes the charter school reform efforts led by Indianapolis Mayor Bart Peterson. It discusses how Peterson established a strong charter school authorizing office that insists on high quality applications and holds schools accountable through annual reporting. As a result, some of Peterson's charter schools are achieving great results with disadvantaged students. The document outlines the key players involved in Indianapolis' charter school reform, such as David Harris who helped build the authorizing office, and examines specific charter schools to show how they are implementing their educational models.
- Spending per pupil in the district is 22% less than the state average and net school spending is approaching the state minimum. Based on current trends, the district's standing compared to peers and the state average will deteriorate further.
- The number of teachers has declined from a high of 517 to a low of 399 in recent years due to budget cuts, though some positions were retained last year through stimulus funds and grants.
- The district is proposing increases in class sizes, shortening the school day, doubling fees for clubs/activities, implementing a tiered system for higher athletic fees, and eliminating 3 buses to address budget shortfalls in the coming year.
AE Member letter to Governor Pat Quinn022609Karen Craven
The business leaders summarize their priorities for the Illinois state budget. They request that the Governor consider increasing funding for early childhood education programs, expanding unemployment benefits for parents in childcare programs, and focusing community college and workforce training funds on programs that can help displaced workers and employers during the economic downturn. The business leaders emphasize that these education and workforce development programs are important to the economic stability and prosperity of Illinois.
The document discusses issues with the Philippine education system and its relationship to poverty and economic status. It notes that many children cannot complete their education due to family poverty levels. While the government budget for education has increased, problems persist such as insufficient school facilities, textbooks, and teachers. Corruption is seen as preventing budget increases from resolving issues. Improving basic education conditions, enforcing anti-corruption measures, and focusing on keeping children enrolled are recommended before expanding to the K-12 program.
This document provides information about poor education in India and the work of the non-profit organization Teach For India (TFI) to address this issue. Some key points:
- India faces major challenges in education including high student-teacher ratios, poor infrastructure, and social/economic disparities limiting access to education.
- TFI recruits top college graduates to teach for 2 years in under-resourced schools. They receive training to improve teaching effectiveness and build leadership skills.
- TFI fellows teach over 16,000 students in 164 partner schools. The program aims to expand to more cities and students.
- After their fellowship, many TFI alumni continue working in education reform through organizations focused
The Youth Policy Institute (YPI) has been providing education, workforce training, and social services to youth and families in Los Angeles for over 30 years. YPI now serves over 115,000 people annually through 136 program sites. YPI operates schools, after school programs, job training programs, and family support centers. In 2015, YPI collaborated with over 130 partners to expand its programs and impact, including opening two new early education centers and supporting over 150 youth through immigration policy programs. YPI aims to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty through a holistic approach to support youth and families from early childhood through college and careers.
The document provides information on various youth programs grants with a focus on South Carolina, including:
1) The Mary Black Foundation which provides grants for early childhood development and active living programs in Spartanburg County, SC.
2) Several other foundations and organizations that provide grants for youth programs, including the Central Carolina Community Foundation, Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina, Self Family Foundation, and Community Foundation of the Lowcountry.
3) Additional resources for funding youth programs including the Finance Project, Discovery Education, Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation, From Failure to Promise educator's grant, Toshiba America Foundation grants for math and science teachers, Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation grants for
Report Card on American Education: Ranking State K-12 Performance, Progress, ...ALEC
The 17th edition of the Report Card on American Education contains a comprehensive overview of educational achievement levels (performance and gains for low-income students) for the 50 states and the District of Columbia (see full report for complete methodology). The Report Card details what education policies states currently have in place and provides a roadmap for legislators to follow to bring about educational excellence in their state.
Focusing on the reforms recently enacted in Indiana, and with a foreword by Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels, this Report Card on American Education examines the experiences other states can learn from the struggles and triumphs in Indiana.
For more information, please visit www.alec.org.
Due to Covid 19, and the resultant Governor's Executive Orders regarding "Shelter In Place" all Illinois schools have had to change or alter their school years and methods of assessing student grades. This letter from the ISBE Director is the latest information for Illinois educators to go by.
The document discusses programs and initiatives in Champaign Unit 4 Schools. It summarizes that the district uses a Schools of Choice process to promote diversity. It describes new magnet programs at three elementary schools focused on STEM, international baccalaureate, and microsociety/leadership. These programs receive an MSAP grant and have seen success, such as recognition for the STEM academy. The district is working to sustain the magnet programs after the grant ends.
The document summarizes a report on the status of parent relations at Keene State College. It finds that the college currently takes a decentralized approach, with responsibilities spread across multiple offices. This can create inconsistencies and a disjointed experience for parents. The report proposes creating a centralized Office of Parent Relations, headed by a coordinator, to facilitate lifelong relationships between the college and parents. This would help address parent needs more effectively and allow the college to better capitalize on opportunities for parent engagement, advocacy, and fundraising support.
Children play a crucial role in solving the most persistent development problems we face in the world today. Explore, discover and support the empowerment of children - to build a future we want..
Engaging Families of Color- Education IssueSuzeth Dunn
This slide show was to share best practices around how to engage families of color around the issue of education. When you genuinely engage families, this has a direct positive outcome on the child's academic success.
Los gemelos son personas o animales que nacen de una sola gestación en especies que normalmente dan a luz a un solo individuo. Los gemelos idénticos se producen cuando dos espermatozoides fecundan un único óvulo, mientras que los mellizos son el resultado de la fecundación de dos óvulos distintos. La única forma segura de distinguir entre gemelos y mellizos es mediante una prueba de ADN.
Rod Willis of Assentire Ltd has developed an Innovation Audit to help organizations assess their ability to change and innovate. The audit examines an organization's culture, strategic direction, and performance on past change initiatives. It provides insights through an online survey and dashboard. The audit allows organizations to benchmark themselves, measure the impact of change programs, and establish a return on investment for such initiatives. It is presented as a tool to support innovative leadership and facilitate successful organizational growth through change.
El documento discute el debate contemporáneo sobre epistemología y sociedad. Sostiene que la ciencia no es una mera representación objetiva de la realidad, sino una construcción social. También argumenta que las teorías científicas no están libres de supuestos previos y que diferentes teorías pueden dar lugar a categorizaciones y recortes empíricos diferentes. Además, señala que la ciencia no progresa de forma lineal sino a través de rupturas cuando nuevas teorías reemplazan a las anteriores.
Indy bar association press release judicial criticism responseAbdul-Hakim Shabazz
The Indianapolis Bar Association released a press statement in response to criticism of a Marion County Circuit Court judge. The press release defended the integrity of the legal system and the judge's adherence to judicial conduct rules. It noted that while free political debate is important, the blog post accusing the judge of misconduct did so without evidence. The Bar Association supports public discourse about the legal system but encourages comments to be made responsibly without unfounded allegations.
El documento describe tres megaestructuras notables: el Burj Al Arab en Dubai, el crucero Oasis of the Seas y la montaña rusa Kingda Ka. El Burj Al Arab es el edificio más alto del mundo dedicado exclusivamente a un hotel. Oasis of the Seas es el crucero más grande del mundo con numerosas atracciones y espacios como campos deportivos y un parque central. Kingda Ka es una montaña rusa en Nueva Jersey que alcanza los 206 km/h y 139 metros de altura.
Este número de la Revista Nicaragüense de Psiquiatría rinde homenaje al Día Internacional de la Mujer y a los nuevos egresados de la residencia de psiquiatría en Nicaragua. Además, presenta artículos sobre discapacidad y mujeres, mujeres y adicción, y un simposio. Finalmente, felicita a los nuevos colegas psiquiatras y desea éxito a la asociación bajo su liderazgo.
Compartir experiencias que permita entusiasmarlos para participar y sumarse e impulsar la Red de Colaboración que el Instituto Mexicano de Ejecutivos de Finanzas A.C. (IMEF) ha venido “tejiendo” durante 50 años.
Domesting es un sistema de reservas en línea para contratar profesionales de servicios domésticos de forma rápida y legal. Actualmente se encuentra en la fase semilla de desarrollo desde hace más de un año y acaba de cerrar su primera ronda de financiación para iniciar la fase inicial con la contratación de nuevos empleados. El equipo se centra en el desarrollo de aplicaciones móviles, mejoras en el diseño y la incorporación de nuevas tecnologías como el sistema de confianza Teapot de la Universidad
The document provides a timeline of key events in India from 1857 up until 1947, the year of India's independence. It mentions several freedom fighters from the 1857 uprising, the first flag of independent India in 1947, people waiting for PM Nehru on August 15th 1947, and the first elections and war after independence. It also includes images related to historical sites, leaders, and events from this period such as Gandhi, the parliament, postage stamps, and more.
971 Mis Deseos Para Ano Nuevo (Menudospeques.Net)VALENTIN ESTEBAN
El documento desea un feliz año nuevo y buenos deseos para el nuevo año. Desea que el amor esté presente en los hogares, que las alegrías llenen los corazones, y que Dios guíe a las personas por el camino correcto con sabiduría y fortaleza para lograr sus objetivos. También desea que la amistad y el amor unan a las personas durante el nuevo año.
Presentación para Dircom sobre bloggers y prescriptores en InternetIñaki Lázaro
Este documento discute cómo las marcas pueden relacionarse con bloggers y prescriptores online. Explica que los bloggers son influyentes prescriptores de productos y servicios. Las marcas han desarrollado estrategias como banners publicitarios, invitaciones a eventos, y campañas coordinadas para llegar a las comunidades en torno a los blogs. También es importante analizar la notoriedad, calidad de contenido, estilo y valores de un blogger potencial antes de establecer una relación. Además, las redes sociales han amplificado la influencia de los bloggers y permitido una
El documento describe la evolución del juego en la infancia y su importancia para el desarrollo integral del niño. Explica que el juego permite al niño aprender, socializar y expresarse de maneras apropiadas para su edad a través de actividades lúdicas. Además, señala que los tipos de juego y su complejidad varían según la edad del niño y su nivel de desarrollo cognitivo y motor.
Victoria Iriarte (Sodena). Financiación de la innovación en agroalimentaciónCein
Financiación de la innovación en agroalimentación (Sodena). Ponencia de Victoria Iriarte, gerente de proyectos de Sodena, en la jornada "Agrofuture&Ventures", celebrada en CEIN el 12 de mayo de 2015
The document provides information about different types of tire valves, including snap-in and clamp-in valves rated for various inflation pressures. It describes the proper valve must match the tire's maximum inflation rating to avoid failure. The installation procedures for snap-in valves are also outlined in steps. Improper valve selection or installation can result in sudden loss of tire pressure.
Este documento presenta las actividades propuestas para alcanzar las competencias de los Módulos II y IV del Centro de Educación de Adultos de Santander. Incluye información sobre la familia, el barrio, la ciudad de Santander y su organización municipal, así como mapas, lecturas y ejercicios relacionados con estos temas. El objetivo es que los estudiantes adquieran conocimientos sobre su entorno social y político más inmediato.
Este documento trata sobre la nutrición de rumiantes en pastoreo. Explica que los rumiantes como vacunos, ovinos y caprinos pueden convertir plantas no comestibles para humanos en alimentos mediante la digestión de la celulosa. También destaca que la mayoría de las tierras son aptas solo para pastoreo, no para cultivo, y que el pastoreo es una forma eficiente de convertir la biomasa vegetal en alimentos como carne y leche. Además, resalta la importancia de entender la nutrición de los rumiantes considerando fact
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This document provides information from the Maryland State Department of Education's Division of Early Childhood Development newsletter from Winter 2015. It discusses Maryland being awarded a $15 million federal grant to expand access to pre-kindergarten programs. It also discusses the first administration of the Kindergarten Readiness Assessment for over 3,500 public school kindergarten students to measure school readiness. Finally, it introduces new developmental screening requirements for child care programs to assess children ages birth to five years old.
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The document provides details about a marketing plan for Mount Pleasant High School to increase parental involvement and attendance at Parent Teacher Conferences. Key points include:
1) Communication with parents is ineffective and outdated, and parental involvement and conference attendance needs to increase.
2) Objectives include updating the website and social media by next school year, increasing parent interaction through one form of communication, and getting 65% of parents to attend conferences.
3) Research on the target demographics of parents in Isabella County found lower incomes and education levels. A survey of 7 parents found preferred communication is text, email, and phone calls.
3) Recommendations include updating the website and social media with student help,
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This publication was created with editorial assistance from KSA-Plus Communications
in Arlington, Va.
This report was produced in whole or part with funds from the Office of Educational
Research and Improvement, U.S. Department of Education, under award # R215 U99
0019. Its contents do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the Department of
Education.
About AASA
The American Association of School Administrators, founded in 1865, is the professional
organization for over 14,000 educational leaders across the United States and in other
countries. AASA's mission is to support and develop effective school system leaders who
are dedicated to the highest quality public education for all children.
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Foreword
School system leaders are discovering the power of data for promoting school improvement.
With recent advances in technology and the increased demand for assessing student learning,
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beginning to use the tools necessary to make effective use of the data. In addition to test scores,
many educators are collecting data about citizenship, character, healthy lifestyles, school climate
and parental and community involvement.
One superintendent reflected that “We spend a lot of time on testing but not much time on
what to do with the test results.” As educators shift their focus from simply reporting test results
to using the data to improve instruction, data become essential ingredients in school improve-
ment. Educators know that the effective use of data can measure student progress, evaluate
program and instructional effectiveness, guide curriculum development and resource allocation,
promote accountability and, most importantly, ensure that every child learns.
Using Data to Improve Schools: What’s Working is an easy-to-read guide to using data to drive
school improvement. School system leaders and their staffs can learn from this book how to
build a districtwide culture of inquiry that values the use of data for sound decision-making.
School board members, parents and community members interested in helping improve schools
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educators from districts both large and small committed to using data.
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Paul D. Houston, Ph.D.
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Salem County Vocational Technical Schools
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Lance Alwin
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Antigo Unified School District
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Leadership Matters Publication August 2013Grace S. Park
The document is the August 2013 newsletter from the Illinois Association of School Administrators (IASA). It provides information on a variety of topics relevant to school administrators in Illinois, including:
- IASA's letter to the state superintendent requesting a delay in publicly reporting results from the 5Essentials survey due to concerns about the validity and reliability of the first year's data.
- The new IASA president outlines his goal of taking a common sense approach and his view that IASA serves as a beacon for school administrators.
- Several challenges facing school districts in the new school year are discussed, such as implementing Common Core standards and preparing for new assessments.
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The document provides a long-range plan for the guidance department at Wilson High School for 2019-2020. It includes descriptions of the school population, factors, mission and objectives. The guidance program components are outlined, including guidance curriculum, individual planning, responsive services and system support. Needs assessments and goals/objectives are discussed for behavioral intervention, academic intervention and college/career readiness. A tentative guidance schedule is also included.
The document reports on early childhood care and development programs in Homa Bay, Bondo, and Kisumu counties in Kenya, noting that while ECCD centers have increased, many still lack adequate facilities, materials, and nutrition programs. It discusses partnerships between PLAN International and county authorities to improve ECCD teacher training, parenting education, and transition of children between home and school in order to enhance early childhood development.
Producing highly qualified teachers to meet Michigan’s growing teacher shortage is just one of the ways Michigan’s University Research Corridor (URC) is creating and implementing solutions to Michigan’s education challenges. The university alliance also is creating the programs and support students need to succeed.
BRIDGE is a non-profit organization that drives collaboration within the education sector in South Africa to improve teaching and learning. This newsletter highlights BRIDGE's activities in the third quarter of 2015, including hosting the annual Axis Education Summit, facilitating Principal Communities of Practice, presenting at education conferences, and convening various stakeholder groups to collaborate on issues like teacher development pathways. BRIDGE also continues its partnership with Cliff Central Radio to produce a weekly leadership show and has moved offices to share space with other education organizations.
EdisonLearning has been at the forefront of changes in public education for over a generation. They have designed solutions that create sustainable outcomes for students. Their partnerships help schools continue improving after their involvement ends by building the capacity of teachers, students, and communities. EdisonLearning provides comprehensive and enduring solutions to empower stakeholders and positively shape communities now and in the future.
The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation (EVSC) in Indiana partnered with Mass Insight Education in 2012 to dramatically improve student outcomes at chronically underperforming schools, including Glenwood Leadership Academy. EVSC created an Office of Transformational Support to implement interventions like rigorous teacher hiring and training. After a year, early results were promising. On a state reading test, Glenwood's third grade pass rate increased 15.8 percentage points. In a rare decision, the Indiana State Board of Education approved EVSC's self-imposed interventions and allowed them to continue, endorsing the district's proactive approach. While more work remains, EVSC is seeing progress through its collaborative efforts with Mass Insight to transform low-
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The Sibugay GC-Net scored its third career fiesta in Zamboanga Sibugay to address job and skills mismatch. Over 1,500 students and 83 parents from 21 high schools in the province attended the one-day event hosted by Diplahan National High School and the LGU of Diplahan in partnership with various agencies. The career fiesta provided students an opportunity to discover the right school and course based on their interests and finances by interacting with prospective colleges, guidance counselors, and jobs agencies like DOLE. The event was successful in intensifying career guidance and orientation in the province according to positive feedback from Director Cano of DOLE and other partners who committed continued support for
Wake Living Magazine Article for Wake Education Partnership (due 01.09.15)Margaret Scarboro
The Wake Education Partnership (WEP) is a non-profit organization established in 1983 that partners local businesses with schools in the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) to support STEM and global studies education. WEP holds events like a World Café and Idea Crucible competition to facilitate discussions between businesses and schools about partnership opportunities. These partnerships provide resources for school projects and experiences for students like internships and career workshops. WEP and WCPSS share a belief that every student deserves an excellent public education.
The document discusses the Promise initiative, a program seeking to change education culture by establishing college savings accounts for students in kindergarten through third grade in four Indiana counties. The program aims to increase college attendance rates by showing students they have the means to attend college. Early results show a large increase in the number of students with college savings accounts and parents more aware of saving options. Leaders hope the program shifts perceptions of the value of education and helps form students' identities as future college attendees.
The Beyond School Walls program is a workplace mentoring partnership between local businesses and career academy students managed by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Florida. Students are transported monthly to business sites to meet with mentors and learn about the industry, earning certifications to enhance opportunities after graduation. A match support specialist monitors mentor-student relationships and ensures classroom learning aligns with workplace exposure. In 2012-13, six partnerships served 252 students, of which 97.5% regularly attended school, 97% had no suspensions or referrals, and 96% were promoted.
Education Week_ Growth of Academies Highlights New Thinking About LeadershipGloria Bentley
The growth of leadership academies highlights a new approach to training school principals. Leadership academies focus on practical, hands-on learning through networking and collaboration rather than one-off workshops. The Ohio Principals Leadership Academy offers a two-year program grounded in real-world experiences. Participants learn leadership strategies from business and each other. Educators say the academy renews their enthusiasm and improves their skills in instructional leadership. Other programs also emphasize developing leaders who can improve student achievement through better preparation.
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LAND USE LAND COVER AND NDVI OF MIRZAPUR DISTRICT, UPRAHUL
This Dissertation explores the particular circumstances of Mirzapur, a region located in the
core of India. Mirzapur, with its varied terrains and abundant biodiversity, offers an optimal
environment for investigating the changes in vegetation cover dynamics. Our study utilizes
advanced technologies such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and Remote sensing to
analyze the transformations that have taken place over the course of a decade.
The complex relationship between human activities and the environment has been the focus
of extensive research and worry. As the global community grapples with swift urbanization,
population expansion, and economic progress, the effects on natural ecosystems are becoming
more evident. A crucial element of this impact is the alteration of vegetation cover, which plays a
significant role in maintaining the ecological equilibrium of our planet.Land serves as the foundation for all human activities and provides the necessary materials for
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like India, rapid population growth and the emphasis on extensive resource exploitation can lead
to significant land degradation, adversely affecting the region's land cover.
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centuries, evolving its structure over time and space. In the present era, these changes have
accelerated due to factors such as agriculture and urbanization. Information regarding land use and
cover is essential for various planning and management tasks related to the Earth's surface,
providing crucial environmental data for scientific, resource management, policy purposes, and
diverse human activities.
Accurate understanding of land use and cover is imperative for the development planning
of any area. Consequently, a wide range of professionals, including earth system scientists, land
and water managers, and urban planners, are interested in obtaining data on land use and cover
changes, conversion trends, and other related patterns. The spatial dimensions of land use and
cover support policymakers and scientists in making well-informed decisions, as alterations in
these patterns indicate shifts in economic and social conditions. Monitoring such changes with the
help of Advanced technologies like Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems is
crucial for coordinated efforts across different administrative levels. Advanced technologies like
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Odoo provides an option for creating a module by using a single line command. By using this command the user can make a whole structure of a module. It is very easy for a beginner to make a module. There is no need to make each file manually. This slide will show how to create a module using the scaffold method.
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Bep media coverage 2012
1. Business Education Week
Media Coverage Summary
1. SJR, Chamber accepting registrations for Business Education Week, 2/22/12
2. SJR, Business-Education partnership to meet April 19, 4/03/12
3. Illinois Times, Continum of Learning supports pre-k screening, 4/12/12
4. SJR, 'Principal for a Day' brings executives together with schools, 4/20/12
5. SJR, Principal for a Day, 4/22/12
The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce
1011 South Second Street | Springfield, IL 62704 | Ph: 217.525.1173 | Fax: 217.525.8768 | www.gscc.org
2. Chamber accepting registrations for Business Education
Week
The State Journal-Register
Posted Feb 22, 2012 @ 10:08 AM
The Business/Education Partnership of the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce is accepting
registrations for Business Education Week, which begins Monday, April 16. Nominations also are being
sought for Partner in Excellence awards.
As part of the event, businesses executives are invited to service as “principal for the day” at a local
school, and to co-teach and provide lesson plans.
Registrations and nomination will be accepted through Thursday, March 1 by contacting Mikal Sutton at
the chamber, 525-1173 or msutton@gscc.org. Information also is available at www.bepsc.org.
3. Business-education partnership to meet April 19
By Staff reports
The State Journal-Register
Posted Apr 03, 2012 @ 08:40 AM
Last update Apr 03, 2012 @ 09:43 AM
The Business Education Partnership of Sangamon County and Sangamon County
Continuum of Learning will present the findings of research into Sangamon County at a
meeting on Thursday, April 19 at the Illinois Education Association.
There also will be information on local business-education partnerships. Doors open at
4:30 p.m. and the program begins at 5 p.m. Reservations are not required.
Additional information is available from Mikal Sutton at the Greater Springfield Chamber
of Commerce, 525-1173, ext. 221 or msutton@gscc.org.
4. Continuum of Learning supports pre-k screening
Thursday, April 12,2012
Getting kids ready for kindergarten
By Patrick Yeagle
The beginning stages of a plan to improve education in Sangamon County are already showing
promise, according to an upcoming report from the Sangamon County Continuum of Learning.
The Continuum is working to implement pre-kindergarten screening county-wide, along with a
handful of other projects aimed at preparing children for school. It’s just the first step of the
Continuum’s multifaceted, long-term plan.
“Our hope is that we would be able to increase the proportion of children who are indeed ready
for kindergarten, so that when they get to kindergarten, they’re not in a situation of having to
catch up,” says Dr. Harry Berman, chairman of the Continuum’s steering committee. “That
would be such a shame. It’s a painful thing to think about, and yet it’s a reality for many
children.”
The Continuum – a collaboration between the Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln,
the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce, and the United Way of Central Illinois – expects
to release its 2011 annual report during a roundtable discussion and awards banquet held at 5
p.m. April 19 at the Illinois Education Association. An advance copy of the report was provided
to Illinois Times by the Continuum.
The report shows the results of pre-kindergarten screening at several early education centers in
Sangamon County. Roughly one out of five children tested exhibit a lag in academic
development and, roughly one out of three children tested exhibit a lag in communication and
motor skills. In total, 52 percent of children tested showed a development lag in one or more
areas. It’s difficult to apply the results to the greater student population county-wide, however,
because three of the pre-kindergarten centers tested accept only students with mental, social or
emotional problems, which negatively skews the results.
Stacy Reed, program director for the Continuum, says pre-kindergarten screening allows
schools to identify areas of teaching curriculum that need improvement and individual children
who need specific help.
Berman says the testing also helps parents understand areas in which their children may
struggle so the parents can coordinate with teachers to address developmental lags.
“It’s been hugely beneficial,” Berman says. “It creates an occasion for teachers to sit with
parents and actually talk.”
The Continuum pays for the tests through local fundraising and a grant from the Grand Victoria
Foundation, while 14 public and private preschools in Sangamon County conduct the
screenings using a standardized test known as the Brigance Early Childhood Assessment Kit. In
2012, the Continuum expects to test about 1,500 children ages 3 through 5. The Continuum
hopes to eventually implement screenings in all 10 school districts in Sangamon County, along
with offering screenings to any pre-kindergarten child in the county.
5. The Continuum also partnered with several other groups to create a mental health program for
children in high-risk neighborhoods. The program is paid for by a grant from the Illinois
Children’s Healthcare Foundation – one of only four such grants awarded statewide. It’s
intended to “weave together an array of mental health services and support systems that often
operate in isolation to better meet the social and emotional health needs of local children and
families,” the report says.
Also highlighted is a plan to develop partnerships between schools and local businesses in
which the businesses provide paid community service days for employees who serve as
substitute teachers in Sangamon County schools. The employees would become state-certified
to substitute teach and would fill in for full-time teachers pursuing further teacher training. A pilot
version of that program is scheduled to start in Springfield public schools this year.
Mary Loken, a program director for the Sangamon County Regional Office of Education, is
working to organize and analyze data collected by the pre-kindergarten screening program.
“To me, the absolute beauty of this process is that it’s a community-wide effort,” Loken says.
“We’re hoping this will be perceived as valuable enough to continue. We know we can do it.”
Contact Patrick Yeagle at pyeagle@illinoistimes.com.
6. 'Principal for a Day' brings executives together with schools
By DAN PETRELLA
The State Journal-Register
Posted Apr 19, 2012 @ 10:45 PM
Last update Apr 20, 2012 @ 10:11 AM
WILLIAMSVILLE — Brian Oaks and Russell Galusha have quite a bit in common.
As general manager of the Prairie Capital Convention Center and principal of
Williamsville High School, respectively, both lead large staffs and face new challenges
on the job each day. They both see themselves as hands-on administrators and visible
leaders.
The men got acquainted Thursday while Oaks served as principal for a day at
Williamsville. Now in its second year, the Principal for a Day program is part of Business
Education Week. The Business Education Partnership of Sangamon County, an affiliate
of The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce, puts on the event.
Throughout the week, 42 executives from area businesses have spent time with
principals at public and private schools throughout the county, giving them an up-close
look at the day-to-day challenges educators face.
“Anytime that you can look for potential partnerships between our school districts and
our local business community is a good thing,” said Oaks, a chamber board member.
Galusha, who is in his fifth year as Williamsville’s principal, said there are many ways
schools and local businesses can work together. For example, business leaders could
help set up incentive programs for students, serve as mentors, or visit classrooms as
guest speakers, he said.
“It helps students to hear kind of a different perspective,” Galusha said.
Family business
For Oaks, visiting the school was an opportunity to see how much things have changed
since he graduated from Auburn High School in 1994. One major difference is how
7. technological advances have changed the way teachers teach and students learn, he
said.
Serving as principal for a day was also a chance for Oaks to try his hand at the family
business.
His father, John Oaks, was principal at Auburn for two years while Brian was there.
“It was a unique experience when I got sent to the principal’s office,” he said.
That’s another thing Oaks and the Williamsville principal have in common. Galusha’s
son is a junior at the school this year, and his daughter will be a freshman next year.
Establishing personal and professional connections is just what the event’s organizers
are hoping for, said Mikal Sutton, executive director of the Business Education
Partnership.
“For the executives, it’s giving them an up-close and personal look at what schools look
like today,” she said. “For many of them, it’s been decades since they were in a school.”
A win-win’
The group hopes to emphasize the important connection between education and
economic growth, Sutton said.
“It’s a win-win for the community when we have strong economic development and a
strong school system,” she said. “Education, whether it’s public or private, regardless,
it’s a community effort.”
In addition to the Principal for a Day program, this year the partnership started a
concurrent event called Business Professionals in the Classroom. Through this project,
representatives from local businesses were matched with teachers to share their
expertise with about 800 students across the county.
Business Education Week culminated Thursday night with the Partners in Excellence
Awards. The event recognized ongoing collaborations between Jefferson Middle School
and Bunn-O-Matic, Matheny-Withrow Elementary and First Presbyterian Church, and
Fairview Elementary and First Christian Church.
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Principals for a day
Auburn Middle School: Mike Hulligan, vice president, U.S. Bank
Auburn High School: Dean Graven, owner, Knob Hill Landscape Co.
Ball Elementary School: Rick Serena, president, Frye-Williamson Press Inc.
8. Chatham Elementary School: Sharon Durbin, CEO, Land of Lincoln Goodwill Industries
Glenwood Elementary School: Chuck Hunt, financial planner, AXA Advisors
Glenwood Middle School: Chris Hembrough, executive director, Big Brothers Big Sisters
of the Illinois Capital Region
Glenwood Intermediate School: Todd Wise, president and chief operating officer, United
Community Bank
Glenwood High School: Dave Olejniczak, COO, St. John’s Hospital
Pawnee Grade School and Junior High School: Pam Kovacevich, CEO, Girl Scouts of
Central Illinois
Farmingdale Elementary School: Josh Langfelder, Sangamon County recorder
Pleasant Plains High School: Jim McLean, vice president, customer service, Blue Cross
Blue Shield of Illinois
Riverton High School: Tim Brown, president, Vital Restoration of Central Illinois
Jane Addams Elementary School: Nina Harris, president and COO, Springfield Urban
League
Fairview Elementary School: Brett Jackson, COO, Systemax
Feitshans Academy: Tim Rowles, executive director, The Springfield Project
Harvard Park Elementary School: Rob Heberling, general manager, Spectrum
Packaging
Iles Elementary School: Karen Pletsch, president, Hanson Information Systems
Lee Elementary School: Bob Heisse, executive editor, The State Journal-Register
Owen Marsh Elementary School: Dan Wright, partner, Brown, Hay and Stephens
Matheny-Withrow Elementary School: Craig Glover, president and CEO, Central
Counties Health Centers
McClernand Elementary School: Tom Fitch, vice president, Harold O’Shea Builders
Pleasant Hill Elementary School: Jeff Ball, senior vice president, Hanson Professional
Services
Lindsay Elementary School: Dan Sale, CEO, Capital Area Association of Realtors
Wilcox Elementary School: Matt Lamsargis, vice president, The Springfield Running
Center
9. Springfield Ball Charter: Tom Lex, COO, Heartland Credit Union
Jefferson Middle School: Chris Daniels, executive director, Refuge Ranch
Lanphier High School: Randy Bryant, CEO, Springfield Clinic LLP
Southeast High School: Jim Sullivan, COO, Design Ideas
Springfield High School: Lou Dixon, senior vice president , Crawford, Murphy & Tilly
Capital College Preparatory Academy: Sue Massie, president, Massie Massie &
Associates Inc.
Lincoln Magnet School: Walt Lafferty, publisher, The State Journal-Register
Lawrence Education Center: Nancy Huntley, director, Lincoln Library
Springfield Learning Academy: Mike Pence, executive vice president, Bank of
Springfield
Tri-City Junior-Senior High School: Dottie Bellm , Manager, Illini Bank
Williamsville High School: Brian Oaks, general manager, Prairie Capital Convention
Center
Cathedral School: Jasen Best, branch manager, United Community Bank, Chatham
St. Agnes Elementary School: Erich Bloxdorf, interim president and CEO, The Greater
Springfield Chamber of Commerce
Christ the King Elementary School: Shannon McAuley, general manager, County
Market, Chatham
Sacred Heart-Griffin High School: John Stremsterfer, executive director, Community
Foundation for the Land of Lincoln
Lutheran High School: Jeff Fulgenzi, senior planner, Sangamon County Strategic &
Comprehensive Planning
Our Savior’s Lutheran School: Barbara Weatherford, vice president, Business Banking
Officer, Town and Country Bank
Calvary Academy: Vicki Meseke, assistant vice president, consumer lending, Town and
Country Bank
Dan Petrella can be reached at 788-1532. Follow him at twitter.com/PetrellaReports.
10. Bob Heisse: Glass plates yield a remarkable exhibit
GateHouse News Service
Posted Apr 22, 2012 @ 12:05 AM
A remarkable photo exhibit has come together, through the work of State Journal-Register photo editor
Rich Saal over the past two years.
The exhibit, “Springfield Photographs: Images from The Illinois State Journal Glass Plates 1929-35,“ will
debut with a 6 p.m. presentation on May 1 at the Lincoln Public Library. The event is open to the public.
Saal’s strong interest in history began when he reviewed the entire collection of the photographs in our
building, dating to 1936, for an exhibit in 2005 for the newspaper’s 175th anniversary.
He started studying history at the University of Illinois Springfield, and research for a class led him to view
the newspaper’s glass plate photography in the Sangamon Valley Collection of the Lincoln Library.
In all, there were 1,340 glass plate photographs from 1929-35 preserved at the library, taken by The
Illinois State Journal’s first photography staff of Raymond Hodde, Joe Imlay and Charlie Bilyeu. Saal
made it his graduate thesis project to scan, restore and present them.
“There were certain images during that process that just hit me when I saw them for the first time,” he
said, adding that the stories behind the photos are fascinating.
Saal had museum quality display panels built with the help of grant money, and chose 35 photos for this
display that will run through Aug. 3.
The grant money came from Patrick Coburn, former publisher of The State Journal-Register; the Richard
H. Driehaus Foundation of Chicago; the Sangamon Valley Historical Society; and the Illinois Press
Foundation.
When the exhibit ends in August, the panels will remain at Lincoln Library, creating a new venue for
11. community art exhibits in a public and accessible downtown space, said Saal, who soon will graduate
with a master’s degree in history from UIS.
Look for a full preview of this exhibit next Sunday in the SJ-R. For an early look at some of the photos
visit the photo department’s blog, “Behind the Curtain,” at www.sj-r.com and join the department’s
Facebook page at www.facebook.com/sjrphoto.
Enjoy this exhibit starting May 1.
Principal for a Day
The business and education communities in Sangamon County came together in a great way last week,
as 42 CEOs/executives visited public and private schools and served as Principal for a Day.
This unique event grew in its second year from 29 business leaders involved last year. It’s a wonderful
initiative developed by a Leadership Springfield group in 2010 and modeled after a program in Chicago.
I look forward to my visit to Lee Elementary School next week as part of this exchange. I’ve visited and
spoken to a number of classes in schools and in colleges over the years, but it will be a first to spend a
day in a school as a visitor.
“Principal for a Day is a really unique experience. There is no better way to get a first-hand view of the
daily rigors of running today’s schools,” said Mikal L. Sutton, director of work force and medical
development at the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce.
By all accounts, the program was a success and a learning experience for the business community.
“The program gives you a great perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing schools today,”
said Erich Bloxdorf, interim president and CEO of the Greater Springfield Chamber, who spent a day at
St. Agnes Elementary School. “Principals wear so many hats … administrator, teacher, disciplinarian,
strategic planner and mentor.”
I’ll let you know about my Lee experience next week.
Thanks for reading, and please contact me with any concerns about The State Journal-Register or our
website.
Executive editor Bob Heisse can be reached at 788-1505 or bob.heisse@sj-r.com. Read his “From the
Editor” blog online.