Monday, September 29, 2008

Uggh! An "Imperfect bill" does not pass House vote Dow tanks

Imadeamesss.com--U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison (D-Minnesota) said he has a friend who tried to float a loan for her charter school to meet payroll as she has done in the past. She could not do so.

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Friday, September 26, 2008

Toni and Leslie's blog post on the first presidential debates

The lines told the story. The blue and green lines moved congruently. Only when John spoke to the Republican base did the red line rise and stay steady. Other than that, his rambling statements drew nothing. All three lines would suddenly go flat when Barack stopped talking and John started talking.

Reward people who succeed, John McCain? Do you mean Wall Street and their CEOs?

Obama countered with what about Main Street?" Where you and I live1 Pointed out McCain said the fundamentals of the economy were sound a few weeks prior.

John McCain was only speaking to people who make over $250,000 a year.

Then John began to lie.

Obama said he would be investing in energy because it would bring jobs and cut our dependence on foriegn oil.

Then John said something like a spending freeze. Obama said he would stop that bleed called Iraq war.

After john's insults about what Barack knows and doesn't know about military terms Barack said John gave a blank check to the president and didn't make a way to give the troops any of the money. Their own tax dollar.

Barack talked of de-occupying Iraq and John said it would be dangerous. So in other-words, the Republicans have gotten us in a war-like situation that we cannot get out of because it is dangerous. The Republicans did this. This is why we have to borrow $700 billion in the first place.

Then John said, blah, blah, blah, blah. And Blah. HE's NOT EVEN IN THE MILITARY ANYMORE. NO ONE CARES ABOUT WHAT HE WOULD DO IF HE WAS THERE. HE IS NOT THERE.

Other people's kids and dads and moms are there. And we need a plan that is not dangerous that can bring these families back together.

John talked about how many junkets he took overseas to looky-loo. Barack had a plan to eliminate the U.S.A.'s problems.

It's a debate, don't insult the person, challenge your opponents position on the issue, John McCain.

Barack is holding back his ideas, why??? So President Bush and the Republicans take ownership and use to turn the economy around!!!!!

John started lying and putting words in Barack's mouth soon after.

Barack picked up all three lines during his response to the question about Russia, effectively winning the debate.

John effectively lost the debate at this point. He lost all three lines during his response.

The lines tell the story. Anytime John opens his mouth all three lines go flat.

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Thursday, September 25, 2008

Barack press availability on Thursday

Katie interviews Barack Obama


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Barack wants to debate the issues

Wednesday morning Barack called John McCain to suggest a joint statement of principles that would help Congress resolve the immediate financial crisis.

Then John McCain went on television and said he was suspending his campaign and that Friday's presidential debate should be postponed.

Barack spoke about the crisis and took questions from reporters.

He also made it clear that -- with only 40 days left for the American people to decide who will be responsible for leading our economic future -- it is more important than ever that the scheduled debate takes place.

Ghost in the gym

Where is the funding for Gary schools in math and science?

Indiana schools, colleges partner to promote student achievement in math and science

$2.4 million in federal grants to support programs in 16 school corporations

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Media Contacts:
Kelly L. Nelson, 812.345.1027, klinz@doe.in.gov
Sue Becker, 317.226.3527, BeckerS@ips.k12in.us
Jason Bearce, 317.232.6618, jbearce@doe.in.gov



Sixteen Indiana school corporations will share $2.4 million in federal funds designed to increase student achievement in math and science through partnerships with state colleges and universities.

“Studies show a clear link between student proficiency in math and science with later success in college and the workforce,” said Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Suellen Reed. “These grants offer an important opportunity to help Indiana schools promote high achievement in these subjects.”

The Indiana Department of Education awarded the competitive two-year Mathematics and Science Partnership (MSP) Grants to schools whose proposals emphasized measurable results for student achievement through professional development that is classroom-focused and aligned with state academic standards for math and science. Each school corporation’s program is developed and implemented in partnership with a state college or university.

2008 Mathematics & Science Partnership Grants Awardees

* Evansville-Vanderburgh School Corporation, in partnership with University of Southern Indiana – Science Performance Improving through Reading and Learning (SPIRAL) – $273,672

* Indianapolis Public Schools, in partnership with Ball State University – Passport to Science – $565,142

* Lake Ridge School Corporation, in partnership with Charter School of the Dunes, Griffith Community Schools, Lake Station School Corporation, River Forest School Corporation, School City of East Chicago, School City of Hammond, Purdue University Calumet, the Northwest Indiana Education Service Center, the Indiana Dunes Environmental Learning Center, Indiana University Northwest, and I-STEM Resource Network – Integrating Science and Literacy: Achieving New Dimensions (ISLAND) – $409,524

* Michigan City Area Schools, in partnership with Purdue University North Central – Science for Life Long Learning and Leading (S4L) – $323,973.30

* Vigo County Schools, in partnership with Indiana University – Vigo County Mathematics Initiative Plus – $292,442

* White River Valley School District, in partnership with Eastern Greene Schools, Bloomfield Schools, Linton-Stockton Schools, MSD Shakamak Schools, Greene County Grant Professional Development Consortium, and Indiana University – Greene County Math Advancement Partnership Project (Greene MAPP) – $532,741

Local Success Story

Since the 2003-04 school year, the Indiana Department of Education has supported over 20 school corporations in developing innovative math and science partnerships through the federal MSP program. The Indianapolis Public Schools’ Passport to Science program serves as one example of a local partnership that has produced significant results.

IPS administrators credit Passport to Science as a driving force behind increased student achievement on state science assessments at the three elementary schools where the program was first introduced. ISTEP+ science passing rates for fifth-grade students at Harriet Beecher Stowe School 64, William McKinley School 39 and Francis Bellamy School 102 have increased by over 20 percent over the three-year grant cycle.

“Science education is important in preparing students for careers in Indiana and for making life decisions. We feel that success was due to the combined efforts of administrators and teachers in the MSP schools who recognize this and with grant support worked together to increase student learning,” said Sue Becker, Indianapolis Public Schools Administrator for Science Education.

IPS plans to use the latest round of federal MSP funding to expand the Passport to Science program to additional elementary schools in the corporation. To learn more about the Passport to Science and other local programs supported by the grants, visit www.doe.in.gov/esea/mathscience.