Extractions: Ladies' Home Journal - SPECIAL REPORT Danger in the Schoolyard Studies show that pesticides can harm childrens health. Yet across the country, kids are being exposed to high levels of dangerous chemicals at school. By Carol Lynn Mithers When Robina Suwol, forty, dropped off her sons at Sherman Oaks Elementary School, in Los Angeles, on March 30, 1998, she noticed a man spraying something along the side of the building. He must be cleaning, she thought absently as she opened the car door for Banden, then ten, and Nicholas, then six. As the boys got out, mist from the spray wet their heads and faces. Yuck! said Nicholas, This tastes terrible! What tastes terrible? wondered Suwol, but with a line of impatient parents behind her at the curb, there was no time to find out. The more she thought about what had happened, however, the more anxious she became. The man had been wearing a hazardous-materials suit. If what he was spraying was so dangerous that he needed protection, why was it being used around kids? She called the school office, and was directed to the L.A. Unified School Districts maintenance department.
Extractions: Education : The ruling will impact the discussion of funding for public schools, which was a contentious issue during the 2000 campaign. Proponents of vouchers argue that the government should spend its money in the most productive educational environments regardless of religious affiliation; opponents argue that government funds should remain in public, secular school settings. Church-State Separation : Strict church-state separationists oppose all school voucher programs because they feel that such programs give students incentives to attend religious schools, in violation of the establishment clause of the Constitution. Supporters of vouchers counter that the programs provide students with a wider range of choicesincluding both religious and secular schoolsso that they can receive the best education possible. Faith-Based Initiative : The Court's ruling will likely impact the larger debate about President Bush's faith-based initiative , in that whether government money is allowed to fund religious education may fuel the arguments of either those who do not want government grants to fund faith-based organizations, or those who do.
Cal/West Educators Placement california Independent, Private, and Charter schools generally prefer to hire funds as parochial schools do, or on tax dollars as public schools do. http://www.calwesteducators.com/info_faq.asp
Extractions: College/University Students and Recent Graduates If I am a recent college graduate, what are my chances of being hired? California Independent, Private, and Charter schools generally prefer to hire experienced educators or candidates with teaching-related experience. Examples of this would be experience as a camp counselor, tutor, Big Brother or Sister, etc. In elementary schools, novice teachers usually start as Assistants or Associates, working with a lead teacher. At the middle and high school level, newer teachers may be hired either as Interns or as lead teachers. No one can guarantee you a placement not even us! Your chances depend on your educational background and work experience, the number of teachers retiring or moving, the number of students enrolling in each school, demand for specific classes, and even your personality, temperament and educational philosophy. You can help tip the odds in your favor by starting early, attending Job Fairs, visiting California for interviews, keeping in regular contact with us, and following the other advice given above.
David Ross Editorial -- School Vouchers In the meantime, by permitting government funds to flow to parochial schools, In california, there are no standards for private school curricula or http://www.rossde.com/editorials/edtl_school_vouchers.html
Extractions: Note: My Web pages are best viewed with style sheets enabled. Unrated The following is republished, with permission, from the Winter 1997 issue of Reform Judaism . The issues raised in this article should be of concern to all individuals concerned about their own religions and about freedom of religion for all. I have added my own comments in Italics within brackets. David Ross In recent years, the national debate over vouchers has gathered momentum. It became an important issue in the 1996 presidential campaign. Voucher bills are now on the agenda in Congress and in at least thirty state legislatures, despite past rejections in Oregon (1990), Colorado (1992), and California (1993), and a ruling last May by the Ohio District Court of Appeals declaring a program offering vouchers to poor families in Cleveland to send their children to religious schools unconstitutional, a violation of church/state/ separation. In January, a Wisconsin state court judge struck down Milwaukee's voucher program for parochial school students. The U. S. Supreme Court has not yet ruled on the constitutionality of tax-funded vouchers for religious schools, but the issue is sure to come up. [Five years after Rabinove wrote his commentary, the U. S. Supreme Court ruled that taxes could be used to fund vouchers to send children to parochial schools. However, I do not believe this issue is closed. In the future, someone of one religion will again challege the use of his or her taxes to indoctrinate children in another religion. In the meantime, by permitting government funds to flow to parochial schools, the Supreme Court did not prevent government controls from following those funds.]
The City Of Dublin, California - Community The district is proud to have five california Distinguished School awards Private/parochial schools. St. Philip Lutheran School (K8) 8550 Davona Drive http://www.ci.dublin.ca.us/DepartmentSub.cfm?PL=com&SL=school
Monrovia: Weather And Much More From Answers.com There are also three parochial schools in Monrovia. Monrovia, california s schools are. Bradoaks Elementary School, a california Distinguished School http://www.answers.com/topic/monrovia-california
Extractions: A city of southern California, an industrial and residential suburb of Los Angeles in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains. Population: 37,900. Encyclopedia Monrovia, city (1990 pop. 35,761), Los Angeles co., S Calif., in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mts.; inc. 1886. The city's diversified manufactures include computers and electronic equipment. Mt. Sierra College is there. Angeles National Forest, including the San Gabriel Wilderness, is nearby. Weather AccuWeather Current Conditions for
Rethinking The Federal Role In California Schools: Proposals For Reform of the california Catholic Conference, private and parochial schools across the While eligible students enrolled in private or parochial schools may http://www.pacificresearch.org/pub/sab/educat/rethinking_fed_roles/main.html
Extractions: Rethinking the Federal Role in California Schools: Proposals for Reform The Federal Role Only recently has the state adopted rigorous academic standards for its public school students. Since 1996, California has spent billions on class-size reduction. Nevertheless, a recent state-sponsored study finds that students in smaller classes are not necessarily learning a great deal more. Because of the costs associated with cutting class size, schools are often forced to sacrifice other programs such as libraries, music, and special education. Class-size reduction also exacerbates an already serious problem, making it even more difficult for low-performing districts to find quality instructors. The report concludes that more state dollars should be spent on ensuring good teaching, not smaller classes. Other problems abound. After identifying the problems, the briefing addresses how to improve current programs and critiques reforms now being debated in Washington, D.C. The Federal Government and the CDE : An Ineffective Alliance Nationwide, the federal government contributes between seven and 10 percent annually of all education revenues. Overall, according to another Pacific Research Institute briefing, California will receive just under $4.4 billion in federal education funds for the current fiscal year.
California Schools Private and parochial schools in LA http//www.atla.com/@la-edu/high.htm extensive listing of california Catholic schools good site http://www.schoolanddaycare.com/html/california_schools.html
School Choice News Feinstein backs vouchers for DC schools california teachers unions upset, to pay for tuition at private or parochial schools and infuriated opponents, http://www.schoolchoiceinfo.org/news/index.cfm?action=detail&news_id=631
Vouchers: Proceed With Caution M. David Stirling, california Political Review, July 17, 2002 At the same time, parochial schools that for decades have offered quality educational http://www.bridges4kids.org/articles/7-02/CPR7-17-02.html
Extractions: Early On Lead Poisoning Positive Behavior Support No Child Left Behind ... LDA of Michigan Where to find help for a child in Michigan Anywhere in the U.S. , or Canada What's New? Help Text Menu ... Translate Last Updated: Article of Interest - Court Cases Vouchers: Proceed with Caution The Supreme Courts Cleveland ruling, a stunning victory for public education reform, could loose a boa constrictor on private schools. M. David Stirling , California Political Review, July 17, 2002 M. David Stirling, vice president of Pacific Legal Foundation www.pacificlegal.org writes a regular column, Those in Power Over Us, in California Political Review. The recent Supreme Court decision holding constitutional Clevelands use of taxpayer- funded vouchers at private and parochial schools is touted in glowing terms by most conservative commentators. The most important civil-rights case in almost 50 years, declares one. One of the most significant political decisions ever made by the Court, comments another, adding that the decision will do more to rescue a deteriorating educational system than any other act to come from Washington, D.C., in 25 years. And I agree with both assessments. Indeed, recognizing the forces in conflict within the public education arena, I am heartened that vouchers, as a concept, were preserved by the High Court as a viable alternative in the ongoing public education debate.
California Alliance For Public Schools : In The Media Community organizations throughout california have come together to form CAPS, public schools and diverting tax money to private and parochial schools, http://www.ourpublicschools.org/media/index.cfm?fuseaction=med_art_detail&articl
California Alliance For Public Schools : In The Media Community organizations throughout california have come together to form CAPS, ``Basically, this is turning into a patronage system for parochial http://www.ourpublicschools.org/media/index.cfm?fuseaction=med_art_detail&articl
Private Education And The Public Interest One out of every five K12 schools in california is a private school. (Quaker) schools to military academies, include parochial schools associated with http://www.capso.org/privateed.html
Extractions: A Message from the California Association of Private School Organizations (CAPSO) Private schools are partners in the education of the public. California's private schools currently educate 600,000 students representing nearly 10% of the state's total K-12 enrollment. One out of every five K-12 schools in California is a private school. Private schools provide students with knowledge, skills and values that are essential for productive and responsible participation in a democratic society. Graduates of California's private schools make significant contributions to every aspect of life in the state, often distinguishing themselves for their social, cultural, economic, scientific, academic, legal, religious and political achievements and leadership. Whatever their particular orientation, California's private schools uphold and promote the values of public participation and service to community.. Private schools are diverse and pluralistic. American private education reflects the diversity that is a hallmark of our country's strength, freedom and creativity. Private schools span the ideological gamut, from Society of Friends (Quaker) schools to military academies, include parochial schools associated with multiple faiths and denominations, and feature an array of non-sectarian schools with differing philosophies of education, visions and missions. Private schools are urban, suburban and rural, large and small, progressive and traditional, religious and secular, independent and networked in various associations. In short, private schools offer parents and students a broad and meaningful range of educational options.
Roman Catholic Diocese Of Fresno In 1769, all of Upper and Lower california were added to it. This includes 54 parishes, 25 missions, 17 parochial schools, 4 high schools, http://www.dioceseoffresno.org/history.html
Extractions: The first Diocesan records are kept with the arrival of Blessed Junipero Serra, a Franciscan Missionary, and his companions. Guadalajara becomes an archdiocese, with a suffragan diocese, Sonora. This includes the Mexican States of Sonora, Sinola, and Upper and Lower California. Mexico wins its independence from Spain. Rome erects the Diocese of Monterey to embrace the entire State of California. The first Bishop of the Diocese is a Spanish Dominican, Rev. Joseph Sadoc Alemany. He had become a naturalized American citizen. The Archdiocese of San Francisco is erected. The Diocese of Monterey receives its first bishop, Most Rev. Thaddeus Amat. Bishop Amat renames his jurisdiction as the Diocese of Monterey and Los Angeles. The Episcopal See moves to Los Angeles. Our Lady of Mercy Church in Merced is established.
Diocese Of Northern California Profile There are two parochial schools within the diocese St. Michaels Day School and St. Founded in 1963, the school is located in Carmichael, california, http://www.dncweb.org/profile/statistics.htm
Extractions: Bishop Search Home Diocesan Website Profile Home Page About the Profile ... Download Instructions Diocesan Population Population White Hispanic African American Asian American/Other Native American 2004 Information from Parochial Reports Baptized members Average Sunday Attendance Pledging Units Diocesan Finances Projected 2005 Gross Income Insurance and Capital Expense Program Expense Clergy Canonically and actually resident in the Diocese of Northern California at the present (05/2005) time: One Diocesan Bishop, 110 priests, 24 deacons, and 1 transitional deacon. Also canonically resident but living outside the diocese are 21 priests, one deacon and five transitional deacons. 2004 average FT clergy compensation = $59,682
Voucher Circus In Ohio, the Roman Catholic Church and its parochial schools have been at the californias voucher campaign was also strikingly different from those in http://www.trincoll.edu/depts/csrpl/RINVol4No1/voucher_circus.htm
Extractions: by Andrew Walsh Tracking the school voucher movement has become dauntingly complex. Last year alone, proposals to use government vouchers to support private education were entertained in at least 21 state legislatures, and there were high-profile referendums in Michigan and California, major federal appeals court decisions in Ohio and Florida, and a significant U.S. Supreme Court ruling. And although vouchers were overwhelmingly rejected in the state referendums and rebuffed in the federal appeals court decisions, the push continues. Time noted on December 25 that 2000 closed with "a rough few weeks for supporters of school vouchers," but said that "the unusual pro-voucher coalition of inner-city parents, Catholic clerics and deep-pocketed entrepreneurs vows to fight on." Perhaps most importantly, the U.S. Supreme Court may too be moving toward permitting vouchers, even for openly religious private schools.
The Politburo Diktat » Blog Archive » Bush Favors Teaching ID In Schools As a practicing classroom teacher in california, I can affirm that we We have parochial schools for parents who want their kids to be taught that God is http://www.acepilots.com/mt/2005/08/02/bush-favors-teaching-id-in-schools/
Extractions: by a counter-revolutionary, anti-lysenkoist Republican [powered by WordPress by commissar @ 1:25 pm. Filed under Per AOL News President Bush said Monday he believes schools should discuss ââintelligent designââ alongside evolution when teaching students about the creation of life. During a round-table interview with reporters from five Texas newspapers, Bush declined to go into detail on his personal views of the origin of life. But he said students should learn about both theories, Knight Ridder Newspapers reported. DEAR MR. PRESIDENT: SHUT YOUR YAP! Who the devil cares if some people believe that âIntelligent Designâ is the âcorrectâ interpretation for the massive amount of fossil and anthropological evidence showing how human beings evolved? If it were up to you Mr. President and the right wing idiotarians who are pushing this âtheoryâ humans would still believe that the earth was the center of the universe and that stars were fixed in the sky in a series of crystal spheres. Thatâs what the overwhelming majority of people believed as recently as 500 years ago. The damage you and the idiotarians are doing to the minds of our young people is unconscionable. And itâs got to stop. So take your idiotic theory and shove it where the sun donât shine and leave science to the rationalists. Weâll leave faith based issues to experts like you.
SCALE: Southern California Linux Expo 2006 - Kim Brand Southern california Linux Expo Webpage. schools, and in particular small private and parochial schools, represent a real opportunity for open source http://www.socallinuxexpo.org/speakers/speakers_brand.php
Extractions: @import "/common/complex.css"; @import "/common/complex_hnav.css"; @import "/common/complex_vnav.css"; This site will look much better in a browser that supports web standards , but it is accessible to any browser or Internet device. Kim Brand is the President of Computer Experts, Inc and Managing Partner of Server Partners, LLC. Kim has worked in technology for over 25 years. He was an OEM for Digital Research back in the days of CP/M and 8 bit processors and implemented some of the first non-IBM version of MS-DOS.
Firstamendmentcenter.org: Analysis Southworth) In the california decision, the court said political parties have the right to limit High court OKs taxpayer funds for parochial schools http://www.firstamendmentcenter.org/analysis.aspx?id=6151
Extractions: The nationally recognized educational infrastructure of the San Ramon Valley ensures that the children of Bishop Ranch employees have access to some of the finest educational opportunities available in the San Francisco Bay Area. Adults in the Bishop Ranch area can choose from several different certificate and degree programs offered by leading universities to enrich their professional skills and advance their career opportunities. K-12 Education Among the finest school districts in the county, the San Ramon Valley Unified School District (SRVUSD) serves the educational needs of communities in the Bishop Ranch area from kindergarten through high school. Select a link to view list of schools.
