This document discusses operating and technology levy requests for 2012 from a school district. It summarizes the district's progress in increasing student achievement and enrollment in rigorous courses since 2008. It notes rising student needs but better student outcomes. If the operating levy passes, it would provide $9 million annually for 5 years to continue progress. If it fails, there would be $14 million in cuts over 2 years, reducing staff, courses, and support. The technology levy would provide equipment, training, and infrastructure to prepare students for college and careers. Both would have minimal tax impacts.
This document discusses operating and technology levy requests from a school district. It summarizes that the operating levy would provide $9 million per year for 5 years to help more students achieve at higher levels and graduate on time. It also discusses potential cuts if the levy fails, including cutting around 200 staff positions and increasing class sizes. The technology levy would provide students greater access to technology and training for teachers, while failure of the levy could cause students to fall behind peers in technology skills. Both levies are presented as being important for students and the community.
Fin de siecle: reengineering New Zealand higher education for life after the ...University of Limerick
New Zealand has a large higher education sector, with one of the highest rates of tertiary participation in the OECD. Under the 1989 Education Act, access to university is an entitlement for all students who successfully graduate from high school and, more uniquely, for all permanent residents, regardless of previous educational attainment, once they reach the age of 20 years. The system of budgetary support for higher education is also unusual, insofar as almost half the total funding goes directly to students (in the form of allowances and interest-free loans) rather than as grants to the providers. Sustained high participation rates have put this funding mechanism under strain over the last decade.
The global financial crisis has led to a sharp rise in projected public debt levels. After a major fiscal stimulus package in 2009, the economy is recovering and the government is under intense pressure to cut public spending. New Zealand has very high external debt levels, requiring constant refinancing, and the government needs to restore fiscal stability to retain the country’s AAA credit rating. New government policies are aimed at capping total enrolments in higher education and withdrawing access to loans for under-performing students. Grants to universities have been frozen for 2011 and some related funding lines cancelled. All eight New Zealand universities are currently facing a significant loss of government funding from 2011 and most are in the process of cutting costs and making redundancies.
In the years ahead, the demands on the public purse from an ageing population will intensify, forcing the government to make ongoing real terms cuts to spending on higher education in order to control government debt. These cuts will make the present funding model for New Zealand higher education unsustainable. Alumni donations in New Zealand are relatively uncommon as higher education is widely considered a public service and universities have been relatively unsuccessful in very recent years at growing international enrolments as a way of diversifying their revenue base. The only other source of significant revenue is for universities to be allowed to raise domestic tuition fees over time to full cost-recovery rates and for the government to target declining tuition subsidies and student allowances and loans more precisely on degrees with a strong ‘public good’ dimension (like teacher training) and low-income students.
These changes would signal an end to affordable and easily accessible higher education for New Zealand students. It is hard to avoid the conclusion that the global financial crisis has exposed flaws in the underlying ‘business model’ of New Zealand higher education and, by so doing, is likely to hasten the transformation of the system to a more expensive and selective system.
Higher Education Summit, Auckland, March 2010
Tacoma and Student Achievement aims to inspire underserved, low-income students to complete high school and college. Their goal is to increase the number of low-income students graduating from high school and completing postsecondary education. They provide scholarships, mentoring, and support to help students achieve these goals. Over 5,600 eligible low-income students in Tacoma public schools have pledged to participate in the College Bound program. Scholarship recipients from Tacoma high schools have earned over 500 bachelor's degrees as of 2012. The graduation rate of Achievers Scholars from 5 Tacoma high schools was 96% for the class of 2012.
The document discusses the E-Rate program, which provides discounts of 20-90% on telecommunication services and internet access for schools and libraries. It outlines the application process, including determining eligibility, developing a technology plan, selecting service providers, and applying for funding. It then details the technology plan for Killeen Independent School District, which focuses on curriculum integration of technology, professional development, resources to support integration, and accountability for effective technology use. The plan has a budget of over $28 million to achieve its goals around engaging students with technology and preparing them with digital skills.
This document summarizes a presentation given at an ACTE conference about career and technical programs at Akron Firestone High School that have increased student achievement. Firestone offers career programs in business education, engineering, information technology, marketing, and arts. These programs engage students and help close achievement gaps. Firestone has also implemented high expectations, rigorous coursework, extra help programs, and data-driven professional development to strengthen its curriculum and continuously improve student outcomes.
The document discusses the SeguraNet Challenges program in Portugal, which aims to promote cybersecurity education in schools. It outlines the program's design principles, goals, target groups including primary and secondary students as well as parents. Challenges are organized by school year and involve classroom activities such as creating videos or illustrations. Statistics on participation rates over time are provided for students, teachers, schools and parents involved in the challenges.
12/062018 - Dr. Don Tomas: Southwestern Community Collegeprofcyclist
Great presentation from club member and Southwestern Community College President Dr. Don Tomas at our meeting this week. Dr. Tomas spoke about the growth of SCC, their strategic partnerships, the SCC Foundation, student success, and other “Points of Pride.” Our club appreciates SCC as they continue to enrich lives and strengthen our community. #PeopleofAction Rotary District 7670
This document discusses operating and technology levy requests from a school district. It summarizes that the operating levy would provide $9 million per year for 5 years to help more students achieve at higher levels and graduate on time. It also discusses potential cuts if the levy fails, including cutting around 200 staff positions and increasing class sizes. The technology levy would provide students greater access to technology and training for teachers, while failure of the levy could cause students to fall behind peers in technology skills. Both levies are presented as being important for students and the community.
Fin de siecle: reengineering New Zealand higher education for life after the ...University of Limerick
New Zealand has a large higher education sector, with one of the highest rates of tertiary participation in the OECD. Under the 1989 Education Act, access to university is an entitlement for all students who successfully graduate from high school and, more uniquely, for all permanent residents, regardless of previous educational attainment, once they reach the age of 20 years. The system of budgetary support for higher education is also unusual, insofar as almost half the total funding goes directly to students (in the form of allowances and interest-free loans) rather than as grants to the providers. Sustained high participation rates have put this funding mechanism under strain over the last decade.
The global financial crisis has led to a sharp rise in projected public debt levels. After a major fiscal stimulus package in 2009, the economy is recovering and the government is under intense pressure to cut public spending. New Zealand has very high external debt levels, requiring constant refinancing, and the government needs to restore fiscal stability to retain the country’s AAA credit rating. New government policies are aimed at capping total enrolments in higher education and withdrawing access to loans for under-performing students. Grants to universities have been frozen for 2011 and some related funding lines cancelled. All eight New Zealand universities are currently facing a significant loss of government funding from 2011 and most are in the process of cutting costs and making redundancies.
In the years ahead, the demands on the public purse from an ageing population will intensify, forcing the government to make ongoing real terms cuts to spending on higher education in order to control government debt. These cuts will make the present funding model for New Zealand higher education unsustainable. Alumni donations in New Zealand are relatively uncommon as higher education is widely considered a public service and universities have been relatively unsuccessful in very recent years at growing international enrolments as a way of diversifying their revenue base. The only other source of significant revenue is for universities to be allowed to raise domestic tuition fees over time to full cost-recovery rates and for the government to target declining tuition subsidies and student allowances and loans more precisely on degrees with a strong ‘public good’ dimension (like teacher training) and low-income students.
These changes would signal an end to affordable and easily accessible higher education for New Zealand students. It is hard to avoid the conclusion that the global financial crisis has exposed flaws in the underlying ‘business model’ of New Zealand higher education and, by so doing, is likely to hasten the transformation of the system to a more expensive and selective system.
Higher Education Summit, Auckland, March 2010
Tacoma and Student Achievement aims to inspire underserved, low-income students to complete high school and college. Their goal is to increase the number of low-income students graduating from high school and completing postsecondary education. They provide scholarships, mentoring, and support to help students achieve these goals. Over 5,600 eligible low-income students in Tacoma public schools have pledged to participate in the College Bound program. Scholarship recipients from Tacoma high schools have earned over 500 bachelor's degrees as of 2012. The graduation rate of Achievers Scholars from 5 Tacoma high schools was 96% for the class of 2012.
The document discusses the E-Rate program, which provides discounts of 20-90% on telecommunication services and internet access for schools and libraries. It outlines the application process, including determining eligibility, developing a technology plan, selecting service providers, and applying for funding. It then details the technology plan for Killeen Independent School District, which focuses on curriculum integration of technology, professional development, resources to support integration, and accountability for effective technology use. The plan has a budget of over $28 million to achieve its goals around engaging students with technology and preparing them with digital skills.
This document summarizes a presentation given at an ACTE conference about career and technical programs at Akron Firestone High School that have increased student achievement. Firestone offers career programs in business education, engineering, information technology, marketing, and arts. These programs engage students and help close achievement gaps. Firestone has also implemented high expectations, rigorous coursework, extra help programs, and data-driven professional development to strengthen its curriculum and continuously improve student outcomes.
The document discusses the SeguraNet Challenges program in Portugal, which aims to promote cybersecurity education in schools. It outlines the program's design principles, goals, target groups including primary and secondary students as well as parents. Challenges are organized by school year and involve classroom activities such as creating videos or illustrations. Statistics on participation rates over time are provided for students, teachers, schools and parents involved in the challenges.
12/062018 - Dr. Don Tomas: Southwestern Community Collegeprofcyclist
Great presentation from club member and Southwestern Community College President Dr. Don Tomas at our meeting this week. Dr. Tomas spoke about the growth of SCC, their strategic partnerships, the SCC Foundation, student success, and other “Points of Pride.” Our club appreciates SCC as they continue to enrich lives and strengthen our community. #PeopleofAction Rotary District 7670
The document examines the potential impacts of climate change on historic environment assets in Wales. It predicts changes such as warmer and wetter winters resulting in more flooding, along with hotter and drier summers. These changes could negatively impact historic buildings, archaeological sites, landscapes and parks through flooding, erosion, pest migration and stress on plants. The severity and significance of impacts varies and some opportunities from a longer growing season are also discussed. Adaptation strategies to address risks and opportunities from climate change are proposed.
Presentation given by Janet Dwyer to the Exmoor Hill Farming Network. Slides summarize work conducted by the CCRI in assessing the state of farming in Exmoor.
The document discusses the role of voluntary approaches in regulation. It notes that regulations are not always effective due to assumptions, lack of knowledge, and implementation issues. A case study on nitrate regulations found large differences between predicted costs/benefits and actual outcomes. Voluntary approaches have strengths like partnership and flexibility but also weaknesses like variable commitment and implementation. Effective voluntary approaches require clear objectives, decision processes, measuring outcomes, and recording activities. The regulatory environment involves evidence, predictions, values and implementation at multiple levels. The state should optimize well-being, set objectives, measure outcomes, and provide guidance while voluntary approaches address issues flexibly.
James Kirwan discusses the issues of social innovation and localisation in relation to work carried out by the CCRI team looking at the Local Food Programme in England
Overall aim:
develop a methodology to improve understanding of the systemic and other factors influencing impacts arising from the implementation of regulatory change
Objectives:
Understand the form and magnitude of errors in current impact assessments
Identify potential improvements in the general methodology in order to reduce errors
Develop a framework methodology for the conduct of ex-post assessment of regulations
The document provides an analysis of the layout and design elements of a double page magazine spread. It notes that the main image stands out the most due to its large size. This image is placed in the center to draw the reader's eyes. Additional elements like headings in bold capital letters and black text on a white background help elements stand out visually. The use of color like yellow accents and a color scheme of white, yellow and black make the page visually appealing while the clear columns of text make the content easy to read.
An overview of ethical research practices by Malcolm MacLean, Chair of UoG Research Ethics Committee.
Reader in the Culture & History of Sport, Faculty of Applied Sciences
Aims of Presentation:
Part1: To present some of Prof Beckert’s ideas about the social order and coordinating ‘problems’ inherent in market exchange.
Ask: Can Beckert’s ideas be adapted so that they are useful for observing environmental outcomes from rural markets? In this case the environmental mission is conceptualised as orchard biosphere conservation.
Part 2: Explore that question with recourse to research on some German social enterprises, ie. I will attempt the leap.
This document outlines a 3-episode series exploring arguments for and against the existence of God from different perspectives. Episode 1 examines William Paley's clock analogy argument and interviews various people's views on God. Episode 2 looks at explanations of God from religions like Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam as well as Descartes' argument. Episode 3 features interviews with people who have had religious experiences and concludes with statistics on belief in God and a quote about the existence of God. The document also includes a 5-minute planning outline that structures the content over the 3 episodes.
Programme from the forthcoming conference
Future of Rural Society: Opportunities for Rural Economic Development June 10th 2013
In association with CEDRA http://www.ruralireland.ie/
at the National University of Ireland, Maynooth http://www.nuim.ie/
1. Local and global settings for open spaces are important for making positive changes to attitudes.
2. Commons and common land make significant contributions to rural economies and provide national benefits to landscape, biodiversity, access, and heritage.
3. Commons are central to many communities' culture, both past and present, and ensuring their viable future is important for supporting the next generation.
This document summarizes a study on how the adaptive reuse of traditional rural buildings can generate local economic benefits. The researcher conducted interviews with 30 building projects in England to calculate their local economic multipliers using the LM3 model. Key findings include animal housing and listed buildings having higher multipliers for conversion works, while businesses under 5 years old and over £75k in turnover performed better for building use. The study aims to provide guidance to organizations like the National Trust on maximizing local economic impacts through adaptive reuse projects.
Marton Lendvay - Aberystwyth University
http://www.aber.ac.uk/en/iges/staff/phd/mal59/
Researchers have applied a wide range of approaches and methods for analysing ‘rural community resilience’ but there remain gaps in handling the concept, especially when used simultaneously with other conflicting notions such as social capital or post-socialism. Works in the field often fail to deploy theoretical frameworks and thus findings remain descriptive and uncritical. This paper explores how the concept of ‘rural community resilience’ may be conceptualised based on empirical research undertaken in Hungary and Wales. The aim of the paper is to introduce how the research developed from setting the starting research questions to some initial findings of the empirical research carried out searching for different forms of rationality and adaptation strategies with agricultural communities in two case-studies. By discussing experiences with a watermelon producing community of South-East Hungary and the hilltop farming community of the Cambrian Mountains in Wales the paper presents possible ways of interpreting findings by developing a grounded theory of the empirical research through the lens of actor-networks, governmentality and discourse analysis
The proposed research investigates the community of Couchsurfing: a global network of travellers whose encounters with each other are established in the intimate space of the home. It looks at themes of trust, exchange and gifts in this community; exploring how travellers negotiate the perceived risks involved; and assessing the value of the connections created between its member
Community-supported agriculture (CSA) models emerged in response to concerns about the modern industrial food system and national food security. CSA aims to reconnect consumers and producers by having community members share the risks of food production through advance payments to farmers. This session reviewed different CSA structures in the UK, including community-owned cooperatives and farms that provide members with a share of produce. While CSAs promote alternative and localized approaches to food, their marginal scale and complex operations present challenges to significantly changing the mainstream food system.
This document discusses a trial to address high levels of the pesticide metaldehyde found in local water sources. Metaldehyde concentrations exceed legal limits, requiring expensive treatment. The trial aims to investigate how different land management practices impact metaldehyde use and concentrations. Farmers' participation and feedback is sought to help monitor practices and pesticide application, in order to better understand solutions to prevent metaldehyde from contaminating drinking water supplies. Next steps include finalizing sampling locations and frequency to evaluate the effectiveness of various catchment management approaches.
The document summarizes a labor and employment law seminar that took place on November 14, 2012. It discusses several recent court decisions related to hostile work environment, FMLA, ADA, NLRA, whistleblower statutes, religious discrimination, and Tennessee legislation. In particular, it outlines a West Virginia Supreme Court decision that an employer can be liable for failing to protect an employee from harassment away from work, and a Sixth Circuit decision that found an employer interfered with FMLA rights by not granting additional medical leave as a reasonable accommodation.
Presentation given to For Counselor's Only Conference at Moore-Norman Technology Center.
Video to accompany at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5FofnWLa8Y
The document provides statistics about a school district including the number of students, ethnicity breakdown, free/reduced lunch percentages, district size, school buildings, salary and expenditure information, long range facility plans, new programs, challenges, and revenue sources. It shows that the district has over 4,700 students, is 132 square miles, and has 13 school buildings. 83.3% of students are Caucasian and over 40% qualify for free/reduced lunch. Over 60% of the budget goes to salaries.
The document examines the potential impacts of climate change on historic environment assets in Wales. It predicts changes such as warmer and wetter winters resulting in more flooding, along with hotter and drier summers. These changes could negatively impact historic buildings, archaeological sites, landscapes and parks through flooding, erosion, pest migration and stress on plants. The severity and significance of impacts varies and some opportunities from a longer growing season are also discussed. Adaptation strategies to address risks and opportunities from climate change are proposed.
Presentation given by Janet Dwyer to the Exmoor Hill Farming Network. Slides summarize work conducted by the CCRI in assessing the state of farming in Exmoor.
The document discusses the role of voluntary approaches in regulation. It notes that regulations are not always effective due to assumptions, lack of knowledge, and implementation issues. A case study on nitrate regulations found large differences between predicted costs/benefits and actual outcomes. Voluntary approaches have strengths like partnership and flexibility but also weaknesses like variable commitment and implementation. Effective voluntary approaches require clear objectives, decision processes, measuring outcomes, and recording activities. The regulatory environment involves evidence, predictions, values and implementation at multiple levels. The state should optimize well-being, set objectives, measure outcomes, and provide guidance while voluntary approaches address issues flexibly.
James Kirwan discusses the issues of social innovation and localisation in relation to work carried out by the CCRI team looking at the Local Food Programme in England
Overall aim:
develop a methodology to improve understanding of the systemic and other factors influencing impacts arising from the implementation of regulatory change
Objectives:
Understand the form and magnitude of errors in current impact assessments
Identify potential improvements in the general methodology in order to reduce errors
Develop a framework methodology for the conduct of ex-post assessment of regulations
The document provides an analysis of the layout and design elements of a double page magazine spread. It notes that the main image stands out the most due to its large size. This image is placed in the center to draw the reader's eyes. Additional elements like headings in bold capital letters and black text on a white background help elements stand out visually. The use of color like yellow accents and a color scheme of white, yellow and black make the page visually appealing while the clear columns of text make the content easy to read.
An overview of ethical research practices by Malcolm MacLean, Chair of UoG Research Ethics Committee.
Reader in the Culture & History of Sport, Faculty of Applied Sciences
Aims of Presentation:
Part1: To present some of Prof Beckert’s ideas about the social order and coordinating ‘problems’ inherent in market exchange.
Ask: Can Beckert’s ideas be adapted so that they are useful for observing environmental outcomes from rural markets? In this case the environmental mission is conceptualised as orchard biosphere conservation.
Part 2: Explore that question with recourse to research on some German social enterprises, ie. I will attempt the leap.
This document outlines a 3-episode series exploring arguments for and against the existence of God from different perspectives. Episode 1 examines William Paley's clock analogy argument and interviews various people's views on God. Episode 2 looks at explanations of God from religions like Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam as well as Descartes' argument. Episode 3 features interviews with people who have had religious experiences and concludes with statistics on belief in God and a quote about the existence of God. The document also includes a 5-minute planning outline that structures the content over the 3 episodes.
Programme from the forthcoming conference
Future of Rural Society: Opportunities for Rural Economic Development June 10th 2013
In association with CEDRA http://www.ruralireland.ie/
at the National University of Ireland, Maynooth http://www.nuim.ie/
1. Local and global settings for open spaces are important for making positive changes to attitudes.
2. Commons and common land make significant contributions to rural economies and provide national benefits to landscape, biodiversity, access, and heritage.
3. Commons are central to many communities' culture, both past and present, and ensuring their viable future is important for supporting the next generation.
This document summarizes a study on how the adaptive reuse of traditional rural buildings can generate local economic benefits. The researcher conducted interviews with 30 building projects in England to calculate their local economic multipliers using the LM3 model. Key findings include animal housing and listed buildings having higher multipliers for conversion works, while businesses under 5 years old and over £75k in turnover performed better for building use. The study aims to provide guidance to organizations like the National Trust on maximizing local economic impacts through adaptive reuse projects.
Marton Lendvay - Aberystwyth University
http://www.aber.ac.uk/en/iges/staff/phd/mal59/
Researchers have applied a wide range of approaches and methods for analysing ‘rural community resilience’ but there remain gaps in handling the concept, especially when used simultaneously with other conflicting notions such as social capital or post-socialism. Works in the field often fail to deploy theoretical frameworks and thus findings remain descriptive and uncritical. This paper explores how the concept of ‘rural community resilience’ may be conceptualised based on empirical research undertaken in Hungary and Wales. The aim of the paper is to introduce how the research developed from setting the starting research questions to some initial findings of the empirical research carried out searching for different forms of rationality and adaptation strategies with agricultural communities in two case-studies. By discussing experiences with a watermelon producing community of South-East Hungary and the hilltop farming community of the Cambrian Mountains in Wales the paper presents possible ways of interpreting findings by developing a grounded theory of the empirical research through the lens of actor-networks, governmentality and discourse analysis
The proposed research investigates the community of Couchsurfing: a global network of travellers whose encounters with each other are established in the intimate space of the home. It looks at themes of trust, exchange and gifts in this community; exploring how travellers negotiate the perceived risks involved; and assessing the value of the connections created between its member
Community-supported agriculture (CSA) models emerged in response to concerns about the modern industrial food system and national food security. CSA aims to reconnect consumers and producers by having community members share the risks of food production through advance payments to farmers. This session reviewed different CSA structures in the UK, including community-owned cooperatives and farms that provide members with a share of produce. While CSAs promote alternative and localized approaches to food, their marginal scale and complex operations present challenges to significantly changing the mainstream food system.
This document discusses a trial to address high levels of the pesticide metaldehyde found in local water sources. Metaldehyde concentrations exceed legal limits, requiring expensive treatment. The trial aims to investigate how different land management practices impact metaldehyde use and concentrations. Farmers' participation and feedback is sought to help monitor practices and pesticide application, in order to better understand solutions to prevent metaldehyde from contaminating drinking water supplies. Next steps include finalizing sampling locations and frequency to evaluate the effectiveness of various catchment management approaches.
The document summarizes a labor and employment law seminar that took place on November 14, 2012. It discusses several recent court decisions related to hostile work environment, FMLA, ADA, NLRA, whistleblower statutes, religious discrimination, and Tennessee legislation. In particular, it outlines a West Virginia Supreme Court decision that an employer can be liable for failing to protect an employee from harassment away from work, and a Sixth Circuit decision that found an employer interfered with FMLA rights by not granting additional medical leave as a reasonable accommodation.
Presentation given to For Counselor's Only Conference at Moore-Norman Technology Center.
Video to accompany at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5FofnWLa8Y
The document provides statistics about a school district including the number of students, ethnicity breakdown, free/reduced lunch percentages, district size, school buildings, salary and expenditure information, long range facility plans, new programs, challenges, and revenue sources. It shows that the district has over 4,700 students, is 132 square miles, and has 13 school buildings. 83.3% of students are Caucasian and over 40% qualify for free/reduced lunch. Over 60% of the budget goes to salaries.
This document summarizes national survey results and trends in admissions and recruitment from 2012. Key findings include:
- Teens are heavy users of technology like TV, online video, and computer games and rely on cell phones for communication.
- In Washington state, the number of high school graduates taking the ACT increased while the number of graduates declined. More students are taking the ACT over the SAT.
- Most students apply to 1-3 colleges within 50 miles of home and prefer visiting the campus in person.
- Students expect to use mobile devices and social media to connect with colleges and want colleges to provide information and services through these channels.
Fairfax County Public Schools: Board of Superverisors Update Nov. 29, 2011Fairfax County
Fairfax County Public Schools are achieving high levels of student success as evidenced by 99% of schools being fully accredited, SOL pass rates over 90%, and SAT scores above state and national averages. The achievement gap is narrowing for both Black students in reading and Hispanic students in math. Enrollment continues to increase, putting pressure on the budget. State funding has decreased due to budget cuts, while Federal funding is uncertain due to potential sequestration cuts.
The University Place School District is proposing a four-year replacement levy to help bridge the funding gap between state funding and operational costs. The district receives 21.08% of its funding from local taxes and 2.18% from state equalization funds, but can only access $1.2 million in state funds if the replacement levy passes. Without additional funding, the district would be forced to make further budget cuts impacting class sizes, support staff, extracurricular activities, and maintenance. The proposed levy rates would increase slightly each year from $4.06 per $1,000 of assessed property value in 2011 to $4.33 in 2014. Passage will be challenging due to economic conditions and demographic shifts
The Achievement Gap in Online Courses through a Learning Analytics LensJohn Whitmer, Ed.D.
Presentation at San Diego State University on April 12, 2013.
Educational researchers have found that students from under-represented minority families and other disadvantaged demographic backgrounds have lower achievement in online (or hybrid) courses compared to face-to-face course sections (Slate, Manuel, & Brinson Jr, 2002; Xu & Jaggars, 2013). However, these studies assume that "online course" is a homogeneous entity, and that student participation is uniform. The content and activity of the course is an opaque "black box", which leads to conclusions that are speculative at best and quite possibly further marginalize the very populations they intend to advocate for.
The emerging field of Learning Analytics promises to break open this black box understand how students use online course materials and the relationship between this use and student achievement. In this presentation, we will explore the countours of Learning Analytics, look at current applications of analytics, and discuss research applying a Learning Analytics research method to students from at-risk backgrounds. The findings of this research challenge stereotypes of these students as technologically unsophisticated and identify concrete learning activities that can support their success.
Missing school matters kickoff Sept. 19, 2012E3 Alliance
The document summarizes a student attendance campaign in Central Texas. It provides data showing that half of Central Texas students miss 6 or more days per year, accounting for 85% of absences. Missing school has negative impacts on student achievement and district funding. The campaign aims to increase attendance by 2 percentage points on average by getting various groups like parents, educators, community and faith-based organizations, and employers involved. It outlines attendance challenge events and promotional activities supported by local radio stations. The document encourages attendees to take action to spread awareness and get involved in the campaign.
The following presentation is from an Admissions Luncheon held on Friday, February 24th, 2012, hosted by Georgia Tech and Naviance on the Georgia Tech campus in Atlanta.
Attendees received updates on admissions trends from the Georgia Tech admissions team, plus tips on preparing students for college and applying to Georgia Tech.
Additionally, Meg Scheid, College Counselor at Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science and Technology, presented on how to leverage technology to administer your school’s college and career preparedness programs.
Rwanda's application for funding from the Education for All - Fast Track Initiative outlines the country's progress and challenges in education. Key points:
- Access to primary education has increased substantially between 2007-2010 as measured by gross and net enrollment rates and completion rates for both boys and girls.
- The Education Sector Strategic Plan for 2010-2015 aims to further improve completion and transition rates, education quality, equity, and focus on science and technology.
- Challenges include the impact of switching to English language instruction, lack of early childhood education teachers, implementation capacity, and financing gaps in the plan.
- Rwanda relies heavily on community and development partner support to fund education but faces risks
Coherent ramblings for coherent minds video session 2 uva wise increasing costRobert M. Davis, MPA
The document discusses rising college costs in the United States. It notes that tuition is increasing faster than inflation and medical costs, forcing students to take on more debt. As costs rise, parents are able to contribute less towards their children's education. The data presented shows an increase in both educational and non-educational fees over the past decade, with the total cost of attendance more than doubling at some schools. State funding for higher education has also risen significantly but has not kept pace with rising tuition costs. The increasing debt burden on students is also discussed.
UVA Wise Tuition and Fees Rise! What are its effects?
A look at the historical trend of tuition and fees at The University of Virginia's College at Wise.
How fast have fees and tuition increased? How do these increase in educational and non-educational cost burden students and their families?
Coherent ramblings for coherent minds video session 2 uva wise increasing costRobert M. Davis, MPA
The document discusses rising college costs in the United States. It notes that tuition is increasing faster than inflation and medical costs, forcing students to take on more debt. As costs rise, families have less ability to pay for their children's education. The average debt for graduates has increased significantly in recent years. While state funding and support per student has grown, it has not kept pace with rising tuition rates.
The summary outlines the budget challenges facing the Williamson Central School District for the 2013-2014 school year. Due to a $1 million shortfall, several cost cutting measures are being considered, including additional supply cuts, equipment cuts, personnel cuts, reducing or eliminating non-mandated programs, and generating more revenue through a higher tax levy increase. The district is still facing a gap of over $1.5 million despite cuts over the past two years that eliminated numerous teaching and support staff positions. Balancing the budget will be difficult without concessions from the union or additional funding from New York State.
E-Rate and McCullough Jr High Technolgy Planaarceneaux
The document discusses E-Rate funding and McCullough Junior High School's technology plan. E-Rate provides 20-90% discounts for telecom and internet access to schools and libraries. McCullough's plan aims to increase student and teacher technology use, meet state standards, and provide staff training. It analyzes the school's technology proficiency over three years using a STaR chart.
The document summarizes the state of Georgetown ISD for the 2011-2012 school year. It notes that the district has over 10,400 students, with around 45% economically disadvantaged and 12% limited English proficiency. It provides updates on bond-funded construction projects including a new high school and elementary school. It also discusses budget reductions due to lower state funding, with over 140 positions cut, resulting in a $6.5 million reduction. Academic performance remains high with over 90% of students meeting standards in core subjects.
The 2012-13 budget document summarizes the district's mission to provide a sound basic education to all students, quotes Governor Cuomo on education inequity, and outlines budget and staffing cuts over the past two years due to declining state aid. It then provides details on revenue sources, expenditure assumptions, major cost drivers like health insurance and retirement increases, and potential budget cuts to close an $800,000 gap and stay within the tax cap limit.
Closing the gap: Shared Learnings and Shared ResponsibilitySFI-slides
Mary Jean Gallagher, Chief Student Achievement Officer of Ontario, præsentation fra SFI-konferencen "Skolen og det inkluderende samfund" den 18. november 2013.
This document discusses the rising costs of higher education and textbooks and promotes open textbooks as an affordable alternative. It notes that tuition and fees have risen significantly faster than inflation and family incomes. As a result, millions of qualified students are unable to complete college degrees due to financial barriers. Textbook prices have also increased 812% since 1978, far outpacing inflation. Open textbooks, which are freely available online under open licenses, provide a way to reduce costs for students while maintaining quality. Several studies have found open textbooks lead to equal or better learning outcomes compared to traditional textbooks. The document encourages reviewing and adopting open textbooks to increase awareness and lower costs for students.
Main Java[All of the Base Concepts}.docxadhitya5119
This is part 1 of my Java Learning Journey. This Contains Custom methods, classes, constructors, packages, multithreading , try- catch block, finally block and more.
ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 42001, and GDPR: Best Practices for Implementation and...PECB
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4. Levies provide basic funding
100
90%
voter-approved operating levy
2012
% of MN districts with
80
60
40
20
0
1980 1990 2000 2010
5. Rising expectations, more
intense student needs
Percentage of our students in poverty more than doubled since
2001, to nearly 40%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
6. And yet, better results
Percentage of students proficient in reading
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Asian/Pacific Islander Hispanic Black White All Students
12. Priority: School-level services
District-Level Administra on
(3.2%) Student transporta on (6.8%)
School-Level Educa onal
Services (90.0%)
13. Cutting expenses
$1,652,952
$1,000,000
lower
maintain
class sizes
class sizes
-$608,696
-$3,000,000
-$14,700,000
2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013
14. If the operating levy passes
$9 million per year for 5 years to continue progress in:
o All student groups achieving at higher levels; closing
the achievement gap
o More students taking college-level courses
o More students staying in school and graduating on
time
15. If the operating levy fails
$14M in reductions over next two years, beginning
next year
o Fewer staff to help students achieve at higher levels (high
performers and those who need extra help)
o Fewer college-level courses; less support for students
preparing for college and careers
o Less assistance to keep students in school so they can
graduate on time
16. If the operating levy fails
Additional cuts to programs our community values in
a high quality education
o Fewer staff positions (cut approximately 200)
o Larger class sizes
o Fewer extracurricular activities (arts/music, academics,
athletics)
o Less classroom support for teachers
o Reduced customer service to families and community
members
17. Operating levy tax impact
$13 /month
For the typical home valued at $190,000
20. If the technology levy passes
Provide greater student access to technology for
learning; purchase needed equipment and materials
Train more teachers in the use of technology to
engage students in learning
Improve the technology infrastructure
21. If the technology levy fails
Students will fall behind their peers in the use of
technology and won’t have access to needed
equipment and materials
Students will be less prepared to use technology for
learning in college and careers
Infrastructure will be at risk
22. Voter-approved tech levies: dedicated funding
Hopkins $746
Minnetonka $617
Eden Prairie $548
Edina $520
Wayzata $489
Bloomington $223
Osseo $188 If tech levy approved
Anoka-Hennepin $65
Voter-approved tech levies
S. Washington Co. $52
(average per student)
Rosemount-AV-Eagan $43
Osseo Current $0
24. What strong schools mean
to local communities
Americans rank quality of schools second
only to crime when deciding where to live.
Schools directly affect a community’s vitality
and home resale values.
Source: National Association of Realtors
25. Prepared and paid for by ISD 279-Osseo Area Schools,
11200 93rd Avenue North, Maple Grove MN 55369.
This presentation is not circulated on behalf of any candidate or ballot question.
26. To learn more
www.district279.org
welisten@district279.org
27. Operating and Technology
Levy Requests 2012
The right thing for kids
The smart thing for our community
Editor's Notes
Thank you for this opportunity to share some information about the school district ’s operating and technology levy requests that will be on the ballot this November. Note: This presentation uses the most recent 5-year data that is available; in many cases, that means 2008-2012. If the 2012 data was not available at the time this PPT was produced, we used 2007-2011. Financial data is presented as actual audited figures, to the extent they are available, or budgeted amounts. All projections are based on current assumptions.
There are more than 20,000 reasons why these requests are important … and they’re in our schools every day. The operating and technology levy requests are about doing the right thing for kids and the smart thing for our community.
In Osseo Area Schools, we believe it is our responsibility to ensure that all students receive a high quality education that prepares them well for college or career. Our mission is to inspire and prepare all students with the confidence, courage, and competence to achieve their dreams; contribute to community; and engage in a lifetime of learning. With support from the state and our local community, we are committed to doing everything we can to ensure that all students, whether struggling or high performing, achieve that mission.
Let’s start with how the education funding system works in Minnesota. The State of Minnesota’s plan for funding K-12 education is, by design, a shared responsibility between the state and local taxpayers. Operating levies, approved by district voters, are used by 90% of Minnesota’s school districts to help pay for the day-to-day costs of running schools. Operating levies pay for things like teachers and other staff, transportation, utilities, and supplies. Operating levies always have a specific beginning and end, and they require voter approval. The money provided by levies is collected through property taxes paid by property owners. In 2007, Osseo School District voters approved an operating levy that currently provides about 14% of our annual budget. The requests on the ballot this November are for a second operating levy that would provide additional funding to continue our progress in delivering strong results for students and our community .
We’re putting those dollars to work at a time when the academic expectations for our children have never been higher. State and federal guidelines for what students are expected to know and do have become increasingly rigorous—and we have a duty to help our students meet and exceed those standards. At the same time, the needs of our community’s children continue to grow and become more intense. For example, the percentage of students in our district who live in poverty has more than doubled since 2001.
So what are taxpayers getting for their money as expectations continue to increase? In District 279, you ’re getting better results for students. I ’m going to provide just a few examples of some areas where your schools are delivering better results for students. The sample areas I’ll cover are proficiency, growth, increases in the number of students taking our most challenging courses, and improvements in on-time graduation. The first example is a measure of proficiency, which shows the percent of students who meet or exceed Minnesota ’s high academic standards. On the state tests in reading from 2008 to 2012, all student groups became more proficient and we saw large increases of 8 to 12 percentage points among our students of color, which means we’re making progress in closing the achievement gap. All student groups are doing better, and students of color are making accelerated growth to catch up to their higher-performing peers. There is no doubt that we still have lots of work to do to help all students achieve at high levels and to close the achievement gap. But as our data shows, we ’re on the right track and we’re making good progress. Note: American Indian numbers are not included in this graph because the small population results in strong fluctuations in the trendline.
The second example of better results is the progress students are making in meeting their individual academic goals. Measuring student growth toward those goals is important because it ensures that kids who are high performers continue to be challenged, while students who are struggling get the help they need to reach and exceed proficiency. Every one of our students has a learning goal that is specific to that student, and we carefully track the progress they’re making toward that target. Our five-year trend provides evidence that more students are meeting their individual growth goals in reading. The percentage of students meeting their individual growth goals increased 24 percent in reading, and improvements were made in all student groups. The five-year trend shows improvement in math, too, with a 9% increase in the overall number of students meeting their individual growth goal. Asian Pacific Islander and White student groups gained by 5 to 14 percent; Hispanic and Black student groups remained stable. Note: Growth is measured on the MAP test, a nationally normed test. American Indian numbers are not included in this graph because the small population results in strong fluctuations in the trendline.
Another way we measure progress is by looking at how many students are preparing for college by taking the most rigorous coursework available. Over the past five years, student participation in college-level Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate classes has doubled.
Over the same time frame, participation in college-level classes by students of color has more than tripled, a factor that is also evidence of progress in closing the achievement gap. So more students are participating in college-level coursework, and we have evidence that more students are being successful, too. The number of Advanced Placement Scholars has more than doubled since 2008. Note: Overall participation is measured by classes taken. AP Scholar data is the most recent available: 2008-2011.
Just a few years ago, graduation requirements focused on basic skills; current requirements, however, focus on rigorous preparation for post-secondary education. Our Caucasian students have an on-time graduation rate that is already high, hovering around 90% every year. We have made progress with other student groups over the past five years, increasing the on-time graduation rates of students of color and students who live in poverty. Our success in helping more students graduate on time is important for our community because graduates earn more money over their lifetimes and are more likely to become economically self-sufficient. Note to presenter: Asian/Pacific Islander on-time graduation rates were up 9%; Black rates were up 12%; students in poverty rates went up 6%. We do not yet have graduation rate data for 2012, so the above data is for 2007-2011.
Our school district’s plan for increasing student achievement is working. All student groups are reaching higher levels of proficiency; students of color are making accelerated gains and closing the achievement gap; more students are preparing for college by taking the most rigorous courses available; and more students are graduating on time. Those examples provide clear evidence that state and local dollars are being used to get significantly better results for students and our community.
Education is a people-intensive industry and we need well trained professionals in our schools to work with kids every day. 90% of our expenses pay for services that are provided at the school level (only 3% pay for district administration), and because those services are delivered by people, the costs are largely related to salaries and benefits. Of course, the cost of transportation, supplies, insurances, and other items are going up, too. Providing the same amount of service costs more every year, but our income is not keeping up with those increasing costs.
Over the past five years, our district has reduced expenses by $18 million and has achieved $6 million in additional savings through cost avoidance measures like energy conservation, health insurance cost containment, and holding the line on purchased services. During two of those years, 2011 and 2012, we invested additional resources to lower class sizes. We now need to seek additional income because our projections show that approximately $14 million of additional reductions will be needed over the next two years in order to stay out of debt and to maintain enough cash on hand to cover two and a half weeks of operations. State law allows us to ask voters for an additional $9 million per year. If approved, this increase will help us continue the progress we’re making in student achievement gains; it will also significantly reduce the impact of any future reductions. Presenter notes: The cost containment figure includes the following: $3.8 million in cost avoidance by not allowing any increases in the area of purchased services $1.3 million in energy conservation/cost avoidance, and $ .8 million in bus rerouting savings Total: $5.9 million, rounded to $6 million
The operating levy is about continuing the progress we’re making to do the right thing for kids. The operating levy will provide $9 million per year in new income that will ensure that this successful work doesn’t lose momentum. It will also reduce the impact of any future expense reductions. The progress we’re making in achievement, college/career preparation, and on-time graduation is good for kids because it prepares them for success after high school, whether they continue their education right away or enter the workforce. Continuing our work to deliver those results is also the smart thing to do for our community. We know that when students do well in school, they graduate on time, enter college or the workforce, and go on to become contributing, tax-paying members of our community.
These positive results are at risk because there isn’t enough money to continue paying for what we are currently doing. Given our current budget projections, we’ll need to make approximately $14 million in cuts over the next two years if the operating levy fails. Starting next year, we will begin to eliminate staff positions, which will reduce support to all students, including high performers and those who need extra help; we won’t be able to offer as many college-level courses and electives; and there will be less assistance to keep students in school so they can graduate on time.
To reach $14 million in cuts, other programs and services will also be affected in areas that our community has told us they value as part of a high quality education. An independent survey showed that community members think our schools provide good value for the dollar. But if we make $14 million in cuts, we won’t be able to continue the programs and services that create that value. It will be increasingly difficult for our teachers to continue delivering these strong results if they don't have the resources they need to help students who struggle and to accelerate high-performing students . For example, staff reductions will mean fewer teachers and larger class sizes. Extracurricular activities in academics, the arts, and athletics will be reduced; and cuts in administration and operations will result in less classroom support for teachers and reduced customer service to families and community members. Note: We cannot predict impact on class sizes until we know exactly how many positions will be cut and where. However, we can state with certainty that some of those positions will be classroom teachers and the impact on the classroom (even with slightly declining enrollment) will be larger class sizes.
If the operating levy passes, the property tax increase on the typical home in our school district, valued at $190,000, will be $13 per month, beginning in 2013. The tax impact will vary by community, with some paying more and some paying less, depending on the value of their home. We have a tax calculator on our website so you can enter your home’s value and see what the tax increase would be on your own home. Note: “Typical” means “median”-- half of the homes in our district are valued higher, and half are valued lower.
In addition to approving a request for new operating funds to keep up the momentum in increasing student achievement, the school board also unanimously agreed to request a ten-year technology levy. The technology levy will provide $5 million per year for classroom technology equipment and materials; teacher training; and improvements to the technology infrastructure, which is the glue that holds all of our technology together. On the ballot, the technology levy will be called a Capital Project Levy. The technology levy is a separate ballot question that is independent from the operating levy. Either request can pass or fail without affecting the other one.
Technology has become an essential part of a basic education for all students. Today’s students are mobile, creative, and collaborative. They learn anytime and anywhere. Our responsibility is to teach them 21 st century skills and to provide access to 21 st century tools that prepare them for success in 21 st century careers. Think about today’s workplace. Every day, people in the workplace use technology to conduct research, solve problems, collaborate with others, and create products. Students also need to know how to use technology to do research, solve problems, collaborate, and create. These are some of the 21 st century skills students need to be successful in college and careers.
If the technology levy passes, students will have greater access to technology, providing more opportunities to create, collaborate, and actively engage in learning. The levy will pay for computers and mobile devices that promote interactive learning; replacements for classroom equipment, such as digital projectors and video/audio systems; science equipment; instruments and programs for writing music; and software and hardware for career and technical education. Funds will also be used to equip and empower teachers to take full advantage of technology-enhanced learning. Finally, funds will be used to strengthen the district’s technology infrastructure. You may be surprised to learn that the Osseo School District is the third largest employer in the area, following Boston Scientific and Target. Just like other major businesses, the school district needs a reliable technology infrastructure that ensures efficient operations.
If the technology levy fails, our students will fall behind their peers in other districts that have invested in their kids’ futures by approving dedicated technology funds. The key issue is that students need access to technology and they need support in using it to learn, collaborate, and create, all of which are critical skills they’ll need for college and careers. Finally, if the technology levy fails, the infrastructure that supports learning and essential operations will remain at risk. For example, when there’s a power failure, we need a back-up generator so classroom instruction and business operations are not disrupted. And when squirrels chomp on our above-ground fiber-optic cables, our classrooms lose their Internet connection. We need to bury the rest of our cables. This technology levy will not provide a computer for every student. Instead, it provides a common-sense approach for preparing today’s students for future success.
This chart shows large metro area districts that have voter-approved technology levies. As you can see, Hopkins has the highest levy, averaging $746 per student; Wayzata voters have approved $489 per student; and Osseo is among those that don’t have a voter-approved technology levy. If our voters approve the technology levy request, it will put Osseo at about $188 per pupil. Note: Smaller districts have technology levies, too, but this graph focuses only on the larger districts in the metro area.
If the technology levy passes, taxes on the typical home in the school district, valued at $190,000, will increase $6 per month beginning in 2013. The tax impact will vary by community, with some paying more and some paying less, depending on the value of the home. We’ll have a tax calculator on our website so you can enter your home’s value and see what the tax increase would be on your own home. Note: The tax impact for the tech levy is calculated differently than the operating levy. The online tax calculator will be the best way for people to see their specific tax impact.
The state expects communities to help financially support their schools, which is why state law allows us to ask voters for both the operating and technology levies that will be on the November ballot. This financial partnership ties students, families, schools, and communities together in a combined effort to benefit students and the local community. We have a lot of evidence that what we’re doing for students is working. We’re getting results that are the right thing for kids and the smart thing for our community. These comments from the National Association of Realtors help describe the relationship between strong schools and strong communities.
This is a difficult time for schools to be asking for additional funding from our community. Over the past five years, we’ve worked hard to do what we can by making cuts and finding ways to contain costs. When we walk into classrooms every day, we see OUR community’s priority: our children. These children, their families, and our community depend on us to ensure that every one of them receives a high quality education that prepares them well for college and careers. We have a responsibility to deliver continuous improvement in student achievement, which we are clearly demonstrating. We also have a responsibility to share our schools’ needs with our community so that between now and November 6th, voters can consider the results, evaluate the needs, and determine for themselves whether they merit their support.
More detailed information is available on our district website, district279.org. You’ll find the online tax calculator there, too. You may also submit questions to welisten@district279.org