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A census of providers of ESOL Programmes for international students
In order to provide a better information base of the industry, the Ministry of Education commissioned BRC Marketing & Social Research to conduct a census of providers of ESOL programmes for international students. These providers included primary and secondary schools, community education facilities, universities, polytechnics, English language schools, (other) private training establishments (PTEs), colleges of education, and wananga.
Author(s): International Division
Date Published: August 2002
A changing population and the New Zealand tertiary education sector
The size of the tertiary student population is an indicator of the accessibility of tertiary education. It is also a key determinant of the levels of human capital that will be available to the New Zealand labour force
The purpose of this report is to note the influence of projected population change on the tertiary education system. It comments on the implications of demographic change for the size and make-up of the tertiary student population, the network of public provision and, to a lesser extent, on the levels of human educational capital the tertiary system produces.
Author(s): Jason McClelland
Date Published: November 2006
A closer look at completion in higher education in New Zealand
New Zealand has one of the lowest reported higher education qualification completion rates in the OECD, significantly below Australia. Why do so many New Zealand students not complete their qualification? This paper looks behind some of the numbers in an attempt to better understand and assess New Zealand's performance compared with Australia and internationally. It looks, for example, at the impact of part-time and partial qualification study on completion rates. New Zealand has the highest reported level of part-time study in the OECD, and one in eight bachelor's-degree students in New Zealand pass every subject they've enrolled in, yet have not completed their degree after five years. What does this tell us about intentions and about how we should gauge success?
The paper takes another look at some international comparisons focussing on full-time students, and also looks at the impact of transfers, changing qualifications, and what happens to rates when a ten-year window is taken instead of a five-year window.
Author(s): David Scott, Tertiary Sector Performance Analysis & Reporting, Ministry of Education
Date Published: May 2009
A Comparison of Delivery Costs and Tertiary Education Funding by Field of Study: Results and Methodology
This paper outlines the approach taken by the Ministry of Education to identify areas of potential tuition subsidy under- or over-funding, its limitations, and the key results. It also discusses how this analysis has informed tertiary education policy advice, and the Government's decisions to increase tuition subsidy rates in targeted areas.
Author(s): Scott Connew, Marny Dickson and Warren Smart, Ministry of Education.
Date Published: May 2015
A Constellation of Prospects: A Review of STAR (the Secondary-Tertiary Alignment Resource)
The aim of the Secondary Tertiary Alignment Resource (STAR) programme is to enable schools to facilitate smooth transition and access from schooling to assists student transition to further education or employment. This evaluation of STAR was undertaken to provide sound information on the operation of STAR in schools and gather the views of key stakeholders (students, teachers, tertiary providers and industry/employers) on how successfully STAR achieves its aims. It also identified and collected data on outcome measures that could help assess how successfully STAR is meeting its objectives.
Author(s): Karen Vaughan and Natasha Kenneally
Date Published: 2003
A Focus on Science Achievement
This paper summarises data on engagement and achievement in science across primary and secondary schools. This information has been collated across national and international studies undertaken over the last 15 years. This information raises key issues for policy and practice and these are discussed briefly.
Author(s): Research Division
Date Published: April 2009
A Literature Review focused on Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs) and e-Learning in the Context of Te Reo Māori and Kaupapa Māori Education
The Ministry of Education has identified the need to further explore the use of Virtual Learning Environments particularly in the context of te reo Māori and kaupapa Māori education. This literature review was sought to provide further understanding for the Ministry of Education in this area.
Author(s): Prepared by Sarah-Jane Tiakiwai & Hans Tiakiwai [Kiore Enterprises Ltd] for the Ministry of Education
Date Published: March 2010
A Positive Culture of Support: PB4L School-Wide Final Evaluation Report
This report summarises the findings from the final phase of an evaluation of Positive Behaviour for Learning (PB4L) School-Wide. It describes the extent of implementation of School-wide in Schools, identifies short-term shifts and considers the longer term sustainability of the initiative.
Author(s): Sally Boyd and Rachel Felgate, New Zealand Council for Educational Research. Report for the Ministry of Education.
Date Published: August 2015
A Review of the literature on computer-assisted learning, particularly integrated learning systems, and outcomes with respect to literacy and numeracy
This report reviews the literature on computer-assisted learning, particularly its effects on learning outcomes. The evidence regarding the use of computer-assisted learning in literacy and numeracy is assessed, as well as the use of integrated learning systems. The report then looks at evidence from research studies on the value of computer-assisted learning including SuccessMaker. Pre-conditions for effective computer-assisted learning are also examined.
Author(s): Dr Judy M Parr and Irene Fung, School of Education, University of Auckland.
Date Published: November 2000
A Study of In-school Facilitation in Two Teacher Professional Development Programmes
This report evaluates the in-school facilitation component of two projects, Te Kauhua and Te Kotahitanga.
Author(s): Rawiri Hindle, Meri Marshall, Joanna Higgins and Sandi Tait-McCutcheon
Date Published: October 2007
Category: English Medium
A Study of Students' Transition from Primary to Secondary Schooling
This brochure provides an outline of the study, a summary of some key findings and implications, and a brief description of the reports on the study, including a third report due later this year.
Author(s): Research Division, Ministry of Education.
Date Published: September 2008
A Study of the Use of School Entry Assessment (SEA) in Schools
School Entry Assessment (SEA) is a tool designed to provide teachers with information about some of the knowledge and skills children have when they first begin school. SEA has been available for use in schools since 1997. In August 2001 a survey was undertaken to obtain an up-to-date picture of the extent to which new entrant teachers were using SEA, whether they were using the whole resource or only one or two of the three components, and whether they considered changes needed to be made to the SEA kit to improve its validity and usefulness. The report details the results from this survey.
Author(s): Sharon Dewar and Maree Telford, Research, Ministry of Education.
Date Published: 2003
Academic performance of first-year bachelors students at university
The study considered a population of first-year bachelors-degree students at university, who had all achieved the National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) level 3 and attained the University Entrance standard.
Author(s): Ralf Engler, Senior Research Analyst, Tertiary Sector Performance Analysis and Report [Ministry of Education]
Date Published: May 2010
Achievement at Māori Immersion and Bilingual Schools
The achievement patterns of candidates involved in Māori-medium education, and whether they differ from the general population, are of interest to many groups, including school communities and policy makers.
Author(s): Siobhan Murray, Ministry of Education
Date Published: Various
Category: Māori Medium
Achievement in formal tertiary education
- Achievement at public tertiary education institutions has improved for both full-time and part-time students.
- Achievement at private training establishments has improved for full-time students, while it declined slightly for part-time students.
This analyses looks at whether rates of achievement have been improving and whether there are differences in achievement for men and women, or between ethnic groups. It looks at 10 cohorts of domestic tertiary education students. The first cohort of students started study in 1996 and the last cohort of students started study in 2005. For each cohort, the rate of qualification completion was calculated five years after starting study.
Author(s): Mieke Wensvoort, Tertiary Sector Performance Analysis
Date Published: June 2011
Adult Foundation Learning
In this section you will find research reports produced relating to adult literacy, numeracy and language.
Author(s): Various
Date Published: Various
Adult Literacy in New Zealand: Results from the International Adult Literacy Survey
Adult literacy is considered to be vital to the economic wellbeing of developed countries. The increasing complexity of our society and the need for a more flexible and highly-educated workforce mean that individuals need to be able to comprehend and apply information of varying difficulty from a range of sources to function effectively at work and in everyday life. Therefore, governments and international organisations are especially keen for some insight into any possible deficiencies in literacy and numeracy skills.
Author(s): Maurice Walker, Karl Udy and Nicholas Pole with assistance from Steve May, Glenn Chamberlain and Fiona Sturrock
Date Published: 1996
Advanced trade, technical and professional qualifications – identifying demand
Demand for people in the workplace with advanced skills is increasing. Having more people with advanced qualifications is one part of the solution. This report finds that the areas of study where there is high unmet demand for advanced qualifications include information technology, engineering, building and health.
Author(s): David Earle
Date Published: May 2008
Advanced trade, technical and professional qualifications – matching supply to demand
There is a limited number of areas where it is clear that increasing the number of people with trade, technical or professional qualifications would definitely reduce skill shortages. These areas are in engineering, building and medical professions. Demand in these areas has been driven by increased use of technology, increased construction activity and increased demand for health services. In other areas examined in the report, improving the quality and relevance of qualifications is likely to be as important, or even more important, than increasing the number of people graduating.
This is report is the second in a series of three reports looking at the supply of and demand for advanced trade, technical and professional qualifications. The first report, looking at demand for qualifications is available on Education Counts.
Author(s): David Earle [Ministry of Education]
Date Published: July 2008
Advanced trade, technical and professional qualifications – trends in supply
This is report is the last in a series of three reports looking at the supply of and demand for advanced trade, technical and professional qualifications.
Author(s): David Earle, Tertiary Sector Performance Analysis and Reporting team
Date Published: June 2009
ALL (Adult Literacy and Life Skills Survey)
This is the home page for the ALL Survey publications, and its predecessor IALS (International Adult Literacy Survey).
Author(s): Various
Date Published: Various
ALL EdCounts Publications
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ALL Publications
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ALL Tertiary Publications
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Alternative Education: Literature Review and Report on Key Informants' Experiences
The overall purpose of this research was to collect a range of information about indicators of good practice and quality outcomes in alternative education programmes. The key areas the report addresses include the following: identification of the critical success factors/indicators of success in alternative education programmes; hallmarks of quality programmes and quality alternative education providers; and identification of what constitutes successful outcomes in alternative education programmes.
Author(s): Patricia O'Brien, Avril Thesing and Paul Herbert, Auckland College of Education. Report prepared for the Ministry of Education.
Date Published: March 2006
An analysis of collaborative journal article authorship at New Zealand universities
This paper summarises the findings from previous studies of research collaboration in New Zealand and presents a new analysis of collaboration in New Zealand universities.
Author(s): Warren Smart and Roger Smyth, Tertiary Sector Performance Analysis, Ministry of Education and Shaun Hendy, MacDiarmid Institute for Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology.
Date Published: August 2013
An analysis of funding allocations for staff and research degree completions in the Performance-Based Research Fund
Analysis showed that when the PBRF is fully implemented there will be significant funding attracted by high performing researchers for their TEOs.
There is now a significant incentive for TEOs to ensure the successful completion of research graduates, with the majority of government funding for these students now tied to their successful completion.
Author(s): Warren Smart
Date Published: June 2005
An analysis of recent Pasifika education research literature to inform and improve outcomes for Pasifika learners
This aim of this report is to review education literature and clarify key evidence towards improved learning and achievement outcomes for Pasifika learners. It identifies priorities for future research in Pasifika education.
Author(s): Cherie Chu, Ali Glasgow, Fuapepe Rimoni, Mimi Hodis and Luanna H. Meyer, Victoria University of Wellington.
Date Published: July 2013
An Evaluation of Arts Professional Development Online in support of the Arts in the New Zealand Curriculum
Arts Professional Development Online' commenced nationally during 2001 to support the implementation of 'Arts in the New Zealand Curriculum', targeted specifically at rural and isolated schools. This report details the outcome of an evaluation of this professional development that was carried out late 2002.
Author(s): Rosemary Hipkins with Ed Strafford, Roberta Tiatia and Fiona Beals, New Zealand Council for Educational Research.
Date Published: June 2003
An Evaluation of Initial Uses and Impact of Equity Funding
Equity Funding is a small amount of additional funding for early childhood education (ECE) services intended to reduce educational disparities between different groups, reduce barriers to participation for groups underrepresented in ECE, and support ECE services to raise their level of educational achievement. This evaluation of the initial uses and impact of Equity Funding, funded by the Ministry of Education, is intended to contribute to the development of policy within the early childhood education sector.
Author(s): Linda Mitchell, Arapera Royal Tangaere, Diane Mara, Cathy Wylie, New Zealnad Council for Educational Research.
Date Published: January 2006
An Evaluation of Ministry of Education Funded Early Childhood Education Professional Development Programmes 2003
The Ministry of Education commissioned this evaluation to examine three aspects of professional development (PD) in the early childhood education (ECE) sector: describing the current delivery of PD; identifying barriers and success factors for delivery of the PD programmes; and identifying their impact. The evaluation covered the provision of whole centre PD in the calendar year 2000.
Author(s): Michael Gaffney, Children's Issues Centre Dunedin.
Date Published: January 2003
An Evaluation of Ministry of Education Funded Early Childhood Education Professional Development Programmes 2007
The purpose of the evaluation was to evaluate the effectiveness of government funded early childhood education (ECE) professional development in meeting the agreed programme outcome of strengthening teacher, educator, kaiako, faiaoga, faiako and puapi'i capability and quality in practice, in order to extend positive learning outcomes for children, based on the principles of Te Whāriki.
Author(s): Sue Cherrington and Deborah Wansbrough, Victoria University of Wellington.
Date Published: August 2007
An Evaluation of Network Learning Communities — Main Report
This report presents findings from a study evaluating the Network Learning Communities initiative in 2010.
Author(s): Ward, L. and Henderson, A. CYPERUS with Quigley and Watts (Report to the Ministry of Education)
Date Published: May 2011
An Evaluation of Network Learning Communities — Summary Report
This is the short summary report from a study evaluating the Network Learning Communities initiative in 2010.
Author(s): Lorrae Ward for the Ministry of Education
Date Published: May 2011
An Evaluation of Network Learning Communities — Technical Report
This is the technical report from a study evaluating the Network Learning Communities initiative in 2010. It contains detailed analyses of two surveys and presented 10 case study summaries.
Author(s): Lorrae Ward (Phd) and Adelle Henderson Supported by Quigley and Watts for the Ministry of Education
Date Published: May 2011
An Evaluation of Professional Development to Support the Arts in the New Zealand Curriculum
This reports on an evaluation of how the professional development, offered on a national basis to schools over a two-year period commencing 2001, supported the initial implementation of 'Arts in the New Zealand Curriculum'. This included a survey of participants on their views of the issues they and their schools faced in implementing the curriculum and how they considered the professional development assisted them in addressing these issues.
Author(s): Fiona Beals, Rosemary Hipkins, Marie Cameron and Susan Watson, New Zealand Council for Educational Research. Report prepared for the Ministry of Education.
Date Published: June 2003
An evaluation of some programmes for children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder in Auckland: Opportunities, contingencies, and illusions
This research evaluates three educational programmes in the Auckland area for children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The programmes evaluated were Autism Action Precision Teaching Centre (AAPTC) programme, intensive Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) home-based programmes, and mainstream pre-school and school education. The report describes each service, their cost and how effective the programmes were in providing education for children with ASD ending with recommendations and conclusions regarding educational programmes for children with ASD.
Author(s): Rebecca Godfrey, Dennis Moore, Claire Fletcher-Flinn and Angelika Anderson, Auckland UniServices Limited, University of Auckland.
Date Published: July 2002
An Evaluation of the CAS Pilot Project
This research was jointly funded by the Ministry of Education and the New Zealand Qualifications Authority. We particularly thank Geoff Gibbs and Steve Bargh for their interest, encouragement, and for including us in the professional development sessions.
Author(s): Alex Neill and Teresa Maguire, New Zealand Council for Educational Research, Report prepared for the Ministry of Education.
Date Published: 2006
An Evaluation of the CAS Pilot Project 2006-2007
This is the final report on the findings of the CAS project.
Author(s): Alex Neill & Teresa Maguire from New Zealand Council for Educational Research. Report prepared for the Ministry of Education.
Date Published: August 2008
An Evaluation of the Language & Culture Immersion Experiences for Teachers Programmes: Their Impact on Teachers and their Contribution to Effective Second Language Learning
This report was commissioned in 2008 by the Ministry of Education to determine the effectiveness of the language and culture immersion experiences for teachers on Language and Culture Immersion Experiences (LCIE) programmes. This report provides recommendations which will inform future language and culture immersion initiatives and assist with our long term planning for languages support and delivery. It covers a research period from 2005 to 2009.
Author(s): AUT University
Date Published: August 2011
An Evaluation of the Technical and Methodological Aspects of the School Entry Assessment Kit
School Entry Assessment (SEA) is an instrument designed to assess schools entrants' skills in early literacy, early numeracy, and oral language. It was first introduced in New Zealand schools in 1997. The primary purpose of SEA is to provide diagnostic data for teachers to use to improve student learning. The Australian Council for Educational Research was contracted by the Ministry of Education in 2001 to evaluate the technical and methodological aspects of SEA. The purpose of the evaluation was to provide information which would enhance the collation and analysis of SEA data. The results from this evaluation are contained in the following report.
Author(s): Prue Anderson, John Lindsey, Wolfram Schultz, Christian Monseur and Marlon Meiers, ACER. Report prepared for the Ministry of Education.
Date Published: 2004
An Evaluation of the Use and Integration of Readymade Commercial Literacy Packages into Classroom Programmes
This research identifies effective teacher practice for integrating commercially-produced readymade learning materials into classrooms to meet student learning needs. The research focused on practice with respect to literacy packages but the findings have resonance for other curriculum areas. The project investigated how low decile schools integrated five selected reading packages into their classroom reading programmes over two years, and identified effective practice around identifying and diagnosing student needs, selecting appropriate packages based on these needs, implementing the package and ongoing monitoring and evaluation. Sustainability was also considered.
Author(s): Judy Parr, Margaret Aikman, Earl Irving and Kathryn Glasswell. Report prepared for the Ministry of Education.
Date Published: February 2004
An Evaluation of Three Programmes in the Innovations Funding Pool
This project concerns evaluations of three programmes - Cool Schools, Kiwi Can and Tū Tangata - supported in 2002 from the Innovations Funding Pool. The main purpose of the evaluation is around the sustainability, adaptability and the transferability between schools of the programmes selected, and the extent to which and how the programmes have variously brought about positive (academic, social and behavioural) change for students, particularly those at risk of poor educational achievement.
Author(s): K. Murrow, E. Kalafatelis, M. Fryer, N. Ryan, A. Dowden, K. Hammond and H. Edwards
Date Published: 2004
An Examination of the Links between Parental Educational Qualifications, Family Structure and Family Wellbeing, 1981–2006
The primary purpose of this report is to examine and describe the relationship between family structure and family wellbeing and the educational qualifications of parents in New Zealand families over the period 1981–2006.
Author(s): Gerard Cotterell, Martin von Randow & Mark Wheldon [The University of Auckland]
Date Published: September 2008
An introduction to the concept of intercultural communicative language teaching and learning: A summary for teachers
This document is an introduction for language teachers to the concept known as intercultural communicative language teaching and learning. It is a summary of a Ministry of Education-commissioned report, Intercultural Communicative Language Teaching: Implications for Effective Teaching and Learning, produced through Victoria University of Wellington by Jonathan Newton, Eric Yates, Sandra Shearn, and Werner Nowitzki (the Newton report).
Author(s): This summary was written by Janet Rivers, based on a report written by Jonathan Newton, Eric Yates, Sandra Shearn and Werner Nowitzki of Victoria University of Wellington
Date Published: 2010
Released on Education Counts: 04 June 2010
An investigation into current e-Learning activities in New Zealand Industry Training Organisations
This report was commissioned by the Ministry and undertaken by the Electricity Supply Industry Training Organisation in collaboration with the Waikato Institute of Technology.
The report identified and described how:
- Information and communication technologies, software simulations and digital training packages are currently used within the industry training sector in New Zealand.
- Information and communication technologies, software simulations and digital training packages are currently used within the vocational sector globally.
- The industry training sector can be informed of, and implement efficiently, the most appropriate blend of e-Learning activities for their individual organisation.
Author(s): John Clayton & Richard Elliott and Leah Wood & Doug Pouwhare
Date Published: October 2007
Released on Education Counts: 16 November 2009
An investigation into factors that influence NZ Polytechnic/Institute of Technology tutors' uptake of e-learning, with particular reference to early and later adopters and resisters
This report was commissioned by the Ministry and undertaken by the Waikato Institute of Technology. It investigated the factors that lead New Zealand polytechnic and institutes of technology tutors to adopt or resist the incorporation of e-learning approaches into their teaching practices. It utilised case studies, focus group interviews, and national surveys in order to establish these factors and included consideration of perspectives from both tutors and organisational management. In terms of the tutors it focused on four main groups: early adopters, later adopters, intending adopters, and resisters.
Author(s): David Mitchell, John Clayton, Beverley Gower, Hugh Barr, Stephen Bright
Date Published: August 2005
Released on Education Counts: 16 November 2009
Analysing the performance of New Zealand universities in the 2010 Academic Ranking of World Universities
This occasional paper examines the performance of New Zealand universities in the 2010 Shanghai Jiao Tong University Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU). In particular, the analysis examines the data behind the overall rankings to get a more comprehensive picture of the level of performance of New Zealand universities.
Author(s): Dr Warren Smart, Tertiary Sector Performance Analysis and Reporting Division [Ministry of Education]
Date Published: September 2010
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Note: Table 1 and Table 2 in this report have been revised (November 2010).
Analysis and Use of Student Achievement Data
This group of five studies reports on aspects of the AUSAD initiative in Mangere and Otara that is designed to improve the capacity of the schools to analyse, share and learn from their student achievement information.
Author(s): Helen Timperley in association with Linda Smith, Judy Parr, Jennifer Portway, Sarah Mirams, Suzanne Clark, Mali Allen and Jill Page. Report prepared for the Ministry of Education.
Date Published: 2004
Category: English Medium
Analysis of the impact of the PBRF: Interim findings
This report examines the quantitative evidence on the impact of the Performance-Based Research Fund (PBRF) in a variety of areas ranging from research impact to completion rates of higher research degrees.
This report is complemented by an analysis of PBRF 2012 Quality Evaluation results, released August 2013.
Author(s): Warren Smart, Tertiary Sector Performance Analysis, Ministry of Education.
Date Published: February 2013
Annual Monitoring of Reading Recovery
This is the home page for the Annual Monitoring of Reading Recovery publication series. Reading Recovery is an early literacy intervention designed to achieve two outcomes:
- to accelerate the reading and writing progress of students who have not made expected progress in learning to read and write after one year at school
- to identify the small number of students who will need further, ongoing literacy support.
As part of the continuing evaluation of the implementation of Reading Recovery, schools with Reading Recovery are asked to provide information for the Ministry of Education on an annual basis. This information is used to examine trends in the delivery of Reading Recovery and the progress of students, and to assist the Ministry in developing policies regarding literacy.
Author(s): Various
Date Published: Various
Approaches and implications of e-learning adoption on academic staff efficacy and working practice: a comparative study
This report was commissioned by the Ministry and undertaken by the Universal College of Learning in collaboration with Otago Polytechnic. It examined the multiplicity of staff development (SD) being offered in the polytechnic, university and college of education sectors. It used case study research methodology. It not only examined the current status of SD for e-learning across the tertiary sector, but also other factors impacting on staff experiences with e-learning.
Author(s): Bronwyn Hegarty, Merrolee Penman, Cheryl Brown, Beverley Gower, Oriel Kelly, Dawn Coburn, Grant Sherson and Gordon Suddaby
Date Published: September 2005
Released on Education Counts: 16 November 2009
April 2009 tertiary education enrolments snapshot
- More domestic and international students studied at higher levels and in longer qualifications in April 2009 compared with April 2008.
- Formal enrolments increased from April 2008 to April 2009 by 2.8 percent and when this number is converted to equivalent full-time student units the increase was bigger – up by 6.2 percent. This means that the average study load per student has risen.
- A rise in enrolments by 18 to 24 year-olds was the main driver of the latest increase, while fewer people aged 40 years or over studied in April 2009.
Topics covered in this factsheet include qualification levels, place of study, age and ethnic group, student allowances and student loans.
Author(s): Mieke Wensvoort, Tertiary Sector Performance Analysis and Reporting
Date Published: June 2009
Are particular school subjects associated with better performance at university?
This analysis looks at the association of school subject and school achievement on university performance. The school subjects considered are those on the 'approved list' of subjects for the New Zealand university entrance requirement.
Author(s): Ralf Engler, Senior Research Analyst, Tertiary Sector Performance Analysis and Report [Ministry of Education]
Date Published: July 2010
Assessing skills of adult learners in 2011
This is an initial statistical report on the Literacy and Numeracy for Adults Assessment Tool in terms of the extent of its use in 2011, the first full year of implementation, the reading and numeracy profiles of learners when first assessed, and the extent to which learners can be seen to have increased their reading and numeracy skills over the course of the 2011 year.
Author(s): Chris Lane, Tertiary Sector Performance Analysis, Ministry of Education.
Date Published: February 2013
Assessing Student Swimming and Aquatic Skills
This study was co-sponsored by the Ministry of Education and Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ). It was commissioned in response to several issues, including recent student drownings on school trips, media coverage about the cost of school pools, and changes to the physical education curriculum. The study looked at:
- Year 6 teachers' perceptions about the level of swimming and water safety skills students have attained by Year 6
- the range of Year 6 teachers' knowledge in relation to swimming instruction
- school arrangements to deliver the swimming component of the curriculum.
Author(s): AC Nielsen. Report for the Ministry of Education.
Date Published: November 2001
Attendance and Absence in New Zealand Schools
This is the home page for the Attendance and Absence in New Zealand Schools publication series. These reports document the surveys of state and state integrated schools designed to capture student attendance and absence over one week.
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Alamance County, NC -- Students attending Broadview Middle and Cummings High will observe modified schedules on Tuesday, September 25 as work continues on the broken water pipe that led to the shutdown of electrical and water service to the joint campus today. Electrical and water services were restored to the Broadview campus this afternoon, but work on the Cummings facilities is ongoing. After-school activities and athletics for Broadview will be cancelled until further notice and rescheduled at a later date.
On Tuesday, September 25, both schools will utilize the facilities at Broadview with middle school students attending classes tomorrow morning from 8:10 a.m. until 11:40 a.m. After the middle school students depart, Cummings students will arrive at 12 noon and attend class until 3:30 p.m., utilizing classrooms in the Broadview building until the electricity and water services can be restored to the high school structure. Cummings' athletics and afterschool activities will continue as usual.
Students at both schools will attend class on Saturday, September 29 to make up the missed day of school Monday.
Classes will dismiss 2 hours earlier than usual on Saturday.
Modified Schedule Details for Tuesday, September 25
• Schedule for Broadview is 8:10 - 11:40
• Broadview bus riders - be at bus stop at the regular time
• Breakfast will be served
• Bag lunch will be served during second block
• Buses load and depart campus between 11:40 and 12:00 noon
• All middle school after school activities (athletics, tutoring, etc.) are cancelled
• Schedule for Cummings HS is 12:00 noon - 3:30
• Cummings bus riders - be at bus stop three hours, 15 minutes later than usual
• Cummings students should assemble on the Cummings campus in front of the school upon arrival - including those arriving in cars; students may also enter the auditorium upon arrival
• CTEC students - whether scheduled for morning or afternoon classes - will board the activity bus in front of the school and depart for CTEC at 11:50 a.m.
• Students attending Graham HS for CTE courses first and second period will remain at Cummings HS
• Cummings students will enter Broadview Middle School at 11:55 and proceed to their first period classroom, as assigned.
• Bag lunches will be served to all students during first block as scheduled by Mr. Alexander
• Students who normally have early dismissal fourth block will leave at 1:55
• After school activities will go on as normal based on instructions from Mr. Alexander
Please note: Students who attend centralized programs as part of the Exceptional Children programming for the school zone will attend school on their regular hours, for a full day. This includes students from both Broadview and Cummings.
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The Power of Independent Thinking
Stephen Halbrook on DC vs. Heller II
Recorded: Monday, November 15, 2010
Stephen P. Halbrook on nra.org discusses his optimism that the U.S. Court of Appeals in the D.C. Circuit will rule that Mayor Fenty's anti-gun laws in D.C. are unconstitutional.
Experts: Stephen P. HalbrookType: TelevisionIssues: Constitutional Law, Gun Control
Ivan Eland on Pentagons Faux Budget Cuts
Recorded: Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Ivan Eland on Russia Today discusses why cuts to the U.S. military budget are unlikely to happen, given how the defense industry is closely tied to campaign funding for politicians.
Experts: Ivan ElandType: TelevisionIssues: Defense and Foreign Policy, Fiscal Policy/Debt
The Jason Lewis Show Interviews Emily Skarbek on the Government Cost Calculator
Recorded: Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Dr. Emily Skarbek, Director of the Government Cost Calculator was interviewed on the nationally syndicated radio program, The Jason Lewis Show (Premiere Radio Networks). In the program, Dr. Skarbek uses MyGovCost.org to explain the specific effects of rampant government spending on the personal situation for any individual in America.
Experts: Emily C. SkarbekType: RadioIssues: Fiscal Policy/Debt, Taxes
Dr. Emily Skarbek Talks about the Government Cost Calculator on Taking Back America
Recorded: Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Dr. Emily Skarbek, Director of the Independent Institutes MyGovCost.org was interviewed on the nationally syndicated, web, radio blog, Taking Back America. During the interview, Dr. Skarbek uses MyGovCost.org to explain the specific effects of rampant government spending for any individual in America. Dr. Skarbek illustrates how an individual can find out what their own personal costs imposed by government are, and what they could have earned instead.
The Supreme Court and the Battle for Second Amendment Rights (Oakland)
Recorded: Thursday, July 22, 2010
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Experts: Stephen P. Halbrook, Nelson Lund, Alexander T. TabarrokType: Independent Institute EventIssues: Constitutional Law, Gun Control
The Supreme Court and the Battle for Second Amendment Rights
Recorded: Thursday, July 22, 2010
In June 2008 the U.S. Supreme Court handed down a landmark ruling on the Second Amendment individual right to keep and bear arms with its Heller v. District of Columbia decision. Two years later, in June 2010, a second historic decision squeezed through the highest court in the land.
Experts: Stephen P. Halbrook, Donald E. J. Kilmer Jr.Type: Independent Institute EventIssues: Bureaucracy and Government, Civil Liberties/ Human Rights, Constitutional Law, Criminal Justice/ Prisons, Culture/ Society, Gun Control, History (U.S), Law Enforcement, Litigation, Political Ideology and Philosophy, Race Issues
John Graham Discusses Health Care Reform
Recorded: Thursday, July 8, 2010
Senior Fellow John R. Graham speaks on the cost of health care reform on Fox News.
Experts: John R. GrahamType: TelevisionIssues: Economic Policy, Fiscal Policy/Debt, Health Care
Ivan Eland on Increased Military Budget
Recorded: Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Ivan Eland on Russia Today discusses the flaws behind prevailing rationales for the U.S. military's increased budgets.


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Dawn (anime)
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| Dawn
(ヒカリ Hikari)
|Twinleaf Town
|First Appearance:
|DP001: Following A Maiden's Voyage!
|Voice actor:
|Emily Jenness
Dawn (ヒカリ Hikari) is a young Pokémon Coordinator that used to travel through the Sinnoh region along with Ash and Brock. Dawn started her journey at the age of 10, honing her skills as a Pokémon Trainer and focusing on becoming a Top Coordinator like her mother, Johanna. Her current team is consisted out of Piplup, Buneary, Pachirisu, Mamoswine, Quilava and Togekiss.
She's notable for her confidence, even when things are not going well. She has learned a lot throughout her travels and battles and can get very emotional when it comes to winning or losing in a contest. Throughout her Sinnoh travels she has developed rivalries with many coordinators such as Zoey, Nando, Jessie, Kenny and even a fierce one with Ursula, her rival. There´s also a disputable romantic interest she has in Ash because when characters accuse her of it she blushes.
Dawn's Biography
Diamond and Pearl
Dawn made her debut in the first episode of Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl, Following A Maiden's Voyage!. In the next episode she met Ash's Pikachu after it had temporarily escaped from Team Rocket. Returning Pikachu to Ash would be how she met him and Brock. Dawn traveled with Ash and Brock through Sinnoh until Ash and Brock left for home after the Sinnoh League.Dawn is a very confident person, when she makes a mistake she will often quickly recover and strive to do better. Sometimes she can be a little overconfident though, and it may cause her to make a mistake, like when she had her newly evolved Ambipom use swift. Despite this, Dawn is carefree and is always confident in her abilities, even from the beginning of her journey. Dawn is also tough and will stop at nothing to save her Pokémon when they are in trouble, much like Ash. When she first dressed up for a contest, Brock and Ash were suprised to find a more feminine side of her than her usual, somewhat tomboyish self. Dawn will usually say the phrase, "No need to worry!", to which her mother views this as a cause to worry more. Dawn's mother, Johanna, gave Dawn her very first ribbon in the first episode and now Dawn keeps it with her as a good-luck charm. Her old friends for some mysterious reason (which Dawn keeps trying to hide) call her "Dee Dee" (Diamond Dandruff). In DP161 it was revealed that the reason for the name was due to her hair glittering (ピカピカ pikapika) after being shocked by the class pets in her kindergarten, Plusle and Minun. Due to the trauma from being teased by her entire class with the nickname, she is very reluctant to let others know the origin of the name.With her hair ruined, Kenny spread the word and soon she was teased by the nickname.
Dawn seems to be more fixated on her appearance then the other two main female characters Misty and May. In an episode, Dawn would refuse to show herself to Ash and Brock until she straightened out her bed hair. She will also brush her hair thoroughly before appearing on T.V. Dawn also seems to have some talent in designing, as she designed a series of outfits for the Hearthome Collection and Buneary's outfit.
In her first contest, Dawn makes friends with a talented Coordinator called Zoey. Dawn loses her accessory just before the contest, and after much panicking and searching, it is revealed that she had dropped it and Zoey had picked it up. After returning it to Dawn, Zoey goes on to win the contest. Dawn cries at her loss and after a quick word of support from her mother, Zoey talks to Dawn about how losing is just a lesson that you should learn from. Dawn promises that she will become just as good as Zoey one day, and at this a rivalry is formed between the two girls.
For a while, Dawn seemed to be on a losing streak, losing in the appeal round of her competitions two times in a row. Though learning that the Gym Leader Maylene had similar problems and confidence issues she agreed to battle her in the episode Crossing The Battle Line!. Though she lost this battle, it motivated her to train harder and she did. She eventually would go on to win the Wallace Cup, defeating May in the process. From here on Dawn currently has three ribbons and is strongly pursuing her goal.
Her goal proceeded as she participated in her fourth Pokémon Contest in the episode 'Another One Gabites the Dust!' where Dawn faced a rather mean and arrogant girl named Ursula. After insulting her, the two coordinators developed a fierce rivalry. Soon enough, two girls faced each other at the finals where Dawn's Pachirisu barely managed to beat Gabite from Ursula though winning the battle. Dawn won the contest and so won her fourth ribbon. Now only one ribbon is keeping her away from the goal of participating in the Grand Festival and possibly fulfilling her dream of becoming the Top Coordinator
As she learns about the double appeals in the upcoming contest, Dawn is determined to create a new combination. At first she lacks of ideas, but soon develops a Ice-Fire combination idea consisted out of Mamoswine and Cyndaquil. While using Flame Wheel, Cyndaquil is trapped inside of the ice block. Dawn however fails to perfect her combo and it's not until her fifth contest in Daybreak town where she faces Ursula that she manages to use it successfully. With the help of Plusle and Minun, Ursula manages to make Dawn's hair glitter again embarrassing her in front of everyone. Dawn relives the flashback from the past, but soon finds encouragement as she orders one final combo from Cyndaquil and Mamoswine. Within Mamoswine's ice block, Cyndaquil manages to form an ice rocket powered up with a Flame Wheel from inside. The attack successfully collides with the little Plusle and Minun assuring Dawn her fifth and final contest ribbon then she says that if Kenny or Ursula call her DeeDee (Pikari in the original) again she will shake it off and insult them back if she needs to.
Since her last win in the Daybreak town, she has been training hard for the upcoming Grand Festival and has come up with many new combinations such as Pachirisu and Mamoswine combo and Buneary and Cyndaquil combo.
In episode 171 Dawn passes through a town where a Pokémon contest (Last one) before the Sinnoh Grand Festival is about to start. Dawn enters the contest as of everyone's surprise (especially Jessie) but the truth is that Princess Salvia, a girl who looks like Dawn, posed as Dawn and entered the contest with her Togekiss. Meanwhile, Dawn posed as the princess. Dawn was not suiting for this, as she had no princess-like qualities and also showed discourtesy, thus had major trouble portraying Salvia. However she managed to pull through without being discovered. During both Appeal and Battle Round the princess enters with her Togekiss and actually winning it. But Later she gives away the Ribbon to Jessie for her hard work and gives Dawn her Togekiss so that it may continue to participate in contests. Thus Dawn acquires a Togekiss to her Team.In episode 172 Dawn teaches her new Pokémon Togekiss about battles and to maintain elegant looks.
In episode 174 the grand festival begins. All the coordinators start-off against each other in the Appeal Round. During the First Round, Ursula uses two Eevees which were evolved into Flareon and Vaporeon, Nando uses Altaria and Kricketot, Zoey uses Gastrodon and Lumineon, Jessilina uses Seviper and Yanmega, Kenny uses Empoleon and Floatzel, Dawn uses Buneary and Cyndaquil and the Festival continues with others. Kenny's performance is flawed when his Empoleon's Flash Cannon hits Floatzel's Whirlpool which knocks Floatzel down. At the end of the day, the results are announced. Except Kenny, all of Dawn's rivals including Dawn make it to the Battle Round.
In episode 175 Dawn battles Ursula once again and after 5 minutes of intense battling Dawn defeats Ursula. After Ursula's defeat she admits that she is weaker than Dawn and the two go from rivals to best of friends upon leaving the hotel.
In episode 176 Dawn manage to reach the top 4 of the grand festival. There finds herself against to no other than Jessilina. In the end Dawn won and advanced to the final to face Zoey who beat Nando in the semi-finals.
In episode 177 the Sinnoh Grand Festival starts between Zoey and Dawn, they both showcase their skills as top coordinator; but as the time runs out, with only few points difference Zoey wins the title of Top Coordinator and the Sinnoh Ribbon Cup so she gets in the second place. She promises to her Pokémon that they will not stop trying until they reach the top.
In DP191, this is Dawn's last appearance as a main character. Upon returning to Twinleaf Town, Johanna informs Dawn that Paris from Hearthome City wants Dawn to model Buneary and the outfits she designed. Although Dawn was originally going to leave with Ash and Brock to go to Kanto, she decides that she will remain in Sinnoh.
Ash, Dawn, and Brock arrive at the port at Jubilife City, where they are getting supplies. Dawn thanks Ash and Brock for all their help and wishes them luck in their futures, while Ash and Brock wish her the same. Ash and Dawn give each other one last high five before parting. As Ash, Brock, and Pikachu board the ship, Dawn feels very saddened and looks away as the ship leaves the harbor. Ash then calls out to Dawn, reciting her phrase "No Need to Worry! We'll meet again someday!". Dawn then brightens up and she and a tearful Piplup run out to the harbor and sadly wave goodbye to Ash, Brock and Pikachu as they sail away in the sunset. Piplup then jumps into Dawn's arms and give each other a big hug, knowing although Ash and Brock are no longer with them, they will always have each other.
In the Pokémon DP Special Episode 1, Dawn has been spending her time in Twinleaf Town since Buneary's photo shoot, trying to decide whether to pursue becoming a Pokéstylist or continuing contests. She visits Rowan's lab where she meets a new trainer, Cinco, who is about to start her journey. However, while she and Cinco are looking for Chimchar and Piplup, who got into a fight and ran off (like the first episode), they are attacked by wild Ariados. Piplup and Cyndaquil do battle against them, resulting in Dawn's Cyndaquil evolving into Quilava. Near the end of the episode, Dawn decides to continue to her journey to the Hoenn region.
Dawn and Piplup make a cameo appearance in Pokémon DP Special Episode 2. They are shown in a photo with Ash and Brock on Brock's wall, along with Misty, May and Max, reminding Brock of his previous journeys.
Black and White
Dawn appeared at the end of BW087.
In BW088 Ash, Iris and Cilan arrives at Cynthia's house waiting to see who's waiting for Ash and once they come in Dawn sneaks behind Ash and makes him think who's behind him and finally reunites with Dawn and introduces herself to Iris and Cilan and Ash tells Dawn about his new friend Meloetta and Dawn is misunderstood what he is talking about and decides to show Dawn, Ash's new pokemon and Iris's and Cilan's as well and she introduces herself to them and finally she brings out her pokemon but the only difference about her pokemon is her Cyndaquil evolves into a Quilava which impresses Ash however when Dawn's Piplup meets Meloetta and Oshawott finds out he has a crush on her as well they both start a rivalry, After that Oshawott pushes Piplup and Ash tells Oshawott to apologize to Piplup but Piplup denies it and then both start the rivalry again, then Ash asks Dawn if they want to battle but Cilan decides to battle Dawn since Dawn is a coordinator and Cilan is a connoisseur, during the battle Dawn was showing everyone her contest moves and after that Cilan did his evaluation time thing which made Dawn confused and humilated Iris, After that Cilan and Pansage talks about Dawn as a coordinator and she says "Does every connoisseur act like this" and Pansage uses Solarbeam and Dawn tells Piplup to counter with Ice Beam which is a new move to Piplup and makes sparks everywhere and amazes Meloetta and they continue their battle later, After the battle they decide to relax for a little while and they hear Meloetta sing its song and Team Rocket records the song and reports it to Prof. Segar and they make preparations for the future.
On hand
|Having run off from the lab in a dispute with Chimchar, Dawn finds Piplup trapped in a web and helps it out. Piplup & Dawn grew a close bond very quickly. Piplup can be described as a brat, but it truely tries its best in battles, despite the fact that its not the most powerful Pokémon. Piplup usually tries to show off his pride by taking the lead. Dawn tends to let Piplup stay out of its Poké Ball but does keep it in sometimes. In the final episode, Piplup is very upset when Ash, Brock and Pikachu return to Kanto, and cries while waving goodbye to them.
|Piplup ♂
|After having various Buneary attack her during her travels, Dawn came across another Buneary. Eager to add it to her team, she attempts to battle it and eventually succeeds and captures it. Buneary is female and appears to have a crush on Ash's Pikachu and knows many powerful attacks including Ice Beam. In the final episode, Buneary is chosen to model for a Pokémon Magazine, resulting in Dawn staying behind in Sinnoh while Ash and Brock return to Kanto.
|Buneary ♀
|During her travels, Dawn met up with a hyper Pachirisu. After several problems between Pachirisu and the group, Dawn eventually befriended the cute little squirrel. It is a loving Pokémon, that is known to shock Dawn whenever it is happy, causing Dawn a Bad Hair Day. However, it has some powerful attacks including Spark so it is able to hold its own in battle.
|After evolving from Piloswine, Mamoswine seems to be even more hot-headed and immediately charged at Ash & Co. With its powerful attacks such as AncientPower and Ice Shard, Mamoswine is the major massive powerhouse of Dawn's team. After it evolved, it had trouble obeying Dawn until Dawn managed to convince it to obey when she took care of it when it was injured. When it's not in battle, it has a habit of sleeping.
|Swinub → Piloswine → Mamoswine
|While Dawn was helping Professor Rowan to get some runaway Pokémon back, Dawn & her Pokémon got captured by a swarm of Ariados. In order to help, Cyndaquil evolved into Quilava and managed to use its massively powerful attacks such as Eruption to defeat the Ariados and protect its trainer.
|Egg → Cyndaquil → Quilava
|After allowing a princess called Salvia to take her place in a Pokémon Contest, Salvia was kind enough to allow Dawn to have her Togekiss so that Togekiss can partake in Pokémon Contests, which Salvia herself is unable to do. Togekiss has many powerful attacks such as Aura Sphere that allow it to be able to be able to hold its own in battles as well as create dazzling appeals. On Normal Situations, it acts like the eldest Pokémon, just like a big sister to all of Dawn's other Pokémon.
|Togekiss ♀
In training
|Before evolving, Ambipom was originally Ash's Pokémon. However, since Ash met it, it has loved the idea of contests and not battling and was eventually traded to Dawn and evolved soon afterward. Through the training it received from Ash when it was an Aipom, Ambipom is one of the major powerhouses of Dawn's team, and with this and its love for Contests, it is likely to be used many times in Dawn's campaigns. After partaking in a Pokémon Ping-Pong Tournament, it learned it's true calling and after much consideration, decided to leave Dawn & Ash and stay training in Ping-Pong.
|Aipom → Ambipom ♀
Traded away
|After hooking it while fishing, the strong Buizel managed to take out Pikachu, Piplup and Zoey's Glameow. This made all three want to get it. After rescuing it from Team Rocket, Buizel allowed Dawn to battle it in order to capture it, which she did. Buizel is a rather strong and arrogant Pokémon, the strength of her team. However, due to its arrogance, it is not above disobeying orders. Buizel was more into battling than contests. This led Zoey to ask Dawn if it was right to be in her team. After a trial, Dawn decided to trade Buizel for Ash's Aipom.
|Buizel ♂
|Additional Information
|Floaroma Town Ribbon
|In DP 27 Dawn's Piplup beat Kenny's Prinplup and she won her first ribbon.
|Aqua Ribbon
|In DP 77-79 the Wallace Cup took place. In DP 79 Dawn with her Piplup beat May's Glaceon in the final and finally broke her losing streak.
|Celestic Town Ribbon
|In DP 95 Dawn won her third Contest Ribbon by defeating Lila (Johanna's childhood friend) in the Celestic Pokémon Contest.
|Chocovine Town Ribbon
|In DP 114 Dawn beat her new rival Ursula and she won her fourth Ribbon.
|Daybreak Town Ribbon
|In DP 162 Dawn beat again Ursula's Minun and Plusle and won her fifth Ribbon thus becoming eligible to participate in the Sinnoh Grand Festival.
Grand Festival Ranking
Dawn placed in the following Grand Festival competitions:
- Sinnoh Grand Festival (Runner-up)
Voice Actresses
- Japanese: Megumi Toyoguchi
- English: Emily Jenness
- Dutch: Meghnar Kumar
- Italian: Tosawi Piovani (Season 10 - 11), Ludovica De Caro (Season 12 - 13)
- Greek: Stella Bonatsou
- Mandarin: Lin Meixiu
- Czech: Rosita Erbanova
- Danish: Annevig Schelde-Ebbe
- Finnish: Mirjami Heikkinen
- Norwegian: Eline Høyer
- French: Alexandra Correa
- Korean: Chong Mi-Suk
- Hebrew: Talia Barkai
- German: Jana Julie
- Polish: Magdalena Krylik (Season 10), Beata Wyrabkiewicz (Season 11 - 13)
- Brazilian Portuguese: Fernanda Bulara
- Russian: Anastasia Fomicheva
- Thai: Sansanee Watthananumomchan
- Latin American Spanish: Gaby Ugarte (Season 10, 11 & 13), Leyla Rangel (Season 12)
- Portuguese: Raquel Ferreira (Season 10), Joana Carvalho (Season 11 - 13)
- European Spanish: Mar Bordallo
- Dawn's bike was destroyed by Pikachu's Thunderbolt, a sort of on-going gag that has been used with the other two girls, Misty and May. Not with Iris though with her swinging on vines.
- Both Hikari and Dawn mean some type of light.
- Dawn is the only female character to travel with Ash and Brock to lose in the appeal round in a contest.
- Dawn is the only female traveling companion to always dress up for a contest.
- She is the only character to lose to Jessie in an appeal round.
- Dawn's Pachirisu is somewhat like May's Skitty; both are playful and chase their own tails.
- As revealed in DP161, Dawn's nickname Pikari/Dee Dee is tied with her fear of Plusle and Minun.
- Dawn is the first main character other than Ash to see a Legendary Pokémon right at the beginning of her journey with her destined Pokémon. Ash saw Ho-oh with Pikachu on his side while Dawn saw Mesprit after saving Piplup.
- Dawn is the first of Ash's companions to have caught an Electric-type Pokémon, Pachirisu.
- Dawn's personality reflects the one of the emotion Pokémon, Mesprit.
- Dawn is the first female protagonist who has traded Pokémon with Ash.
- Dawn is Ash's only traveling companion who has never met Misty, Max, Delia or Tracey in person.
- Dawn is the only female character who did not get to travel to Pallet Town, or meet with Ash alone; Brock was with them.
- Dawn is Ash's only companion who did not have a particular reason for traveling with Ash and Brock through a region.
- Dawn is the only character besides Tracey who only traveled with Ash through one region.
- Dawn is the only character that seems to recognize Team Rocket in disguise.
- Dawn is the second character besides May to travel to another region Ash has already been through. In Dawn's case, she traveled to Hoenn where Ash previously traveled, and May traveled to Johto where Ash was traveling before meeting her.
- Dawn became famous for winning the Wallace Cup.
- She is one of two of Ash's companions not to be or related to a Gym Leader, the other being Tracey.
- Like May in DP075: Our Cup Runneth Over!, Dawn appeared at the end of BW087.
- Dawn has battled two Gym Leaders in the anime: The first was Maylene and the second was Cilan.


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Martinsburg line held its own against Cabell Midland
WHEELING - Martinsburg's journeys through Class AAA football in recent years have produced some high-level skill position players.
Names like two-time Kennedy Award winning receiver Brandon Barrett, West Virginia recruit and fellow Kennedy winner Nate Sowers at quarterback, and even this season with receiver and Ohio University recruit Cedric Brown.
But the Bulldogs have cranked out some good linemen in that stretch, too, and never was it more evident than Saturday's AAA championship game.
Martinsburg's line was at least the equal of Cabell Midland's strength, its offensive and defensive fronts, and on this day, probably superior, which went a long way toward a 38-14 victory.
"We do get the reputation for having a lot of athletes,'' said Martinsburg coach Dave Walker, "but the guys up front are pretty good, and they don't mind not getting the credit. They understand how those things work.
"We had to replace three, four starters from last year there, and they came out and worked hard and I'm really proud of them, I really am.''
On Saturday, Martinsburg managed to outrush Midland 291 yards to 221 even though it had 18 fewer carries. It produced a pair of 100-yard backs in halfback Trey Boyd (15 carries, 186 yards) and quarterback Justin "Cookie'' Clinton (16 carries, 101 yards).
"Our line has worked hard all year,'' said Eugene German, a lineman and two-way starter who's headed to Division I Charlotte. "All we have to do is make 18 inches and our skill players will make a good break. As a line, we came together in this game, and we believe we are the best line in the state.''
Clinton, who ran for more than 1,500 yards behind that line and directed an offense that averaged more than 50 points per game this season, echoed those sentiments.
"Through the week, that's what they were talking about,'' he said of Midland's players, "about their line being strong and they were going to overpower us. All week, we told everyone and the coaches that we've just got to be more physical up front and the ball would be moved. I give credit to my line for that.''
Not only did Martinsburg win the battle of rushing yardage with its offensive line, but it sacked Knights quarterback Coy Pettit three times for minus-36 yards and had five other tackles for losses.
"They're good on both sides of the ball,'' said Midland coach Luke Salmons. "That's what separates them from some skill teams. When you have skill and you mix it with physical play, it's a perfect combination in high school, college or anything.''
Same time next year?
Wayne's march to the Class AA championship this season wasn't exactly unexpected.
The Pioneers, who lost only five seniors from their 2011 title team, were just as dominant in Friday's finals as they were all season, limiting Keyser to fewer than 100 total yards in a 35-0 victory.
Their only game closer than 35 points all season was an 18-0 playoff semifinal win against Robert C. Byrd in which their top two rushers - Brandon Spurlock and Mason Hodge - didn't play offense because of leg injuries. Spurlock, in fact, didn't play at all.
"I can't say enough sentences about the kids on our team and the hearts that they have,'' said Wayne coach Tom Harmon. "I can't single out any person because a lot of them embody the same things you want your son to grow up to be.''
Any pressure the Pioneers faced this year - with many fans anticipating nothing less than a title - could ratchet up a notch next season.
They do lose eight senior starters on offense and defense, but return key talent like Hodge, a 6-foot, 230-pound sophomore linebacker-running back, sophomore quarterback-defensive back Grant Ferguson and versatile junior Nathan Spurlock, younger brother of Brandon, who ran for 212 yards against RCB in his brother's absence.
Adding to the expectations is that Wayne's current winning streak of 23 games - longest in West Virginia - would balloon to a state-record 37 straight with another unbeaten title team in 2013.
"In all honesty,'' Harmon said, "the biggest pressure is the pressure you put on yourself. The only thing we're ever concerned with is how much effort our kids put into winning. And if that happens, great, but the big thing is, be as good as you can be.
"It's fun to get there. It's a lot funner to win. Our guys remained loose throughout the week and to be able to come out here and play with their heart on their sleeve is not the easiest thing to do. These guys had the pressure of the world on their shoulders all year and didn't pay any attention to it. They just worked.''
Hodge didn't exactly fan the flames of expectations for next year, but didn't deny them, either.
"We take it season by season,'' he said. "It takes it all to win. We'll come out next season and try to do the same thing. I don't know what else to say.''
Keyser should also be in the mix again as a strong contender in AA, returning starters at eight positions from a stout defense and seven on offense.
"We faced adversity all season long,'' said Golden Tornado coach Sean Biser, "with the schedule we played and the teams we played. We've been in tight games, big games all year long. We handled adversity and kept on going.''
Keyser also played without a key cog Friday, injured sophomore running back-defensive back Garrett Crites.
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According to the administration's latest budget figures, the federal government is projected to run huge annual deficits throughout the coming decade. The actual figures could end up being considerably larger, particularly if policymakers continue to justify additional budget-busting for alleged "emergencies." As a previous blog shows, these deficits would be driven by excessive spending.
Downsizing Blog
Spending is the Deficit Problem
The figure shows projected federal spending and revenues in coming years, according to the administration's new budget figures. The deficit is the gap between the lines:
Spending to Cross New Thresholds
Federal spending reached $1 trillion in fiscal year 1987. Then it took fifteen years for spending to reach $2 trillion in 2002. Then it only took six years to reach $3 trillion in 2008. President Obama's new midsession budget projections show that it will reach $4 trillion in 2014 and take only four more years to top $5 trillion in 2018. Meanwhile, the Washington establishment is getting all worked up about the deficit effects of extending recent tax cuts, which amount to just a few hundred billion dollars a year.
Greek Rail and Amtrak
Greece's fiscal meltdown could be a sign of things to come in the U.S. if we don't get our own fiscal house in order. The images of Greek unions rioting against desperately needed government reforms bring to mind our own problems with public sector unions.
Co-opting the Anti-Spenders
Voters who recognize the need to make major cuts to federal spending and think returning Republicans to power will accomplish this feat could be in for a big disappointment. Recent comments to the Washington Post made by former Senate majority leader Trent Lott (R-MS) make it clear that anti-spending candidates elected in November will be fighting against their own party – not just the Democrats.
Federal Spending Per Household
The following chart show federal spending over the past decade on a per-household basis, adjusted for inflation:
Obama's Batteries
The economy remains weak and the administration's stimulus has been a bust. To counter the growing unpopularity of his economic policies, the president is traveling around the country handing out government checks to anointed industries.
White House's Job Creation Figures
The Council of Economic Advisors' latest analysis of the $862 billion stimulus bill figures that it created 2.5 to 3.6 million jobs. How good is this estimate? The same CEA told us that the stimulus bill would keep the unemployment rate below 8 percent. Almost a year and a half later unemployment is still above 9 percent.
HUD's Public Housing Proposal
The Department of Housing and Urban Development is pushing legislation that would enable public housing projects to access private financing. Due to limits on how much of a tenant's income can be used for rent, public housing authorities have been reliant on billions of dollars in annual federal operating and capital subsidies.
Emergency Spending
A recent paper by Veronique de Rugy examines how policymakers use various budgeting gimmicks to increase spending and obscure liabilities. One particularly abusive mechanism is the designation of supplemental spending as an "emergency." The emergency designation makes it easier for policymakers to skirt budgetary rules, particularly "pay-as-you-go" (PAYGO) requirements.


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ROCKVILLE, Md. (WUSA) -- A former army ranger has been sentenced to 28 years in prison for killing his roommate, announced John J. McCarthy, State's Attorney for Montgomery County.
Gary James Smith, 29, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for involuntary manslaughter and 18 years for use of a handgun in the commission of a felony crime.
On Sept. 26 of 2006, police arrested Smith in the shooting death of his roommate, 22-year-old Michael Anthony McQueen the second, who had just returned from three tours of duty in Afghanistan in their Gaithersburg apartment.
"Today's sentencing reflects the conduct of Mr. Smith in the death of Mr. Queen and during his brief incarceration prior to this hearing. Making a shank and fermenting wine in jail showed his true colors to Judge [Eric] Johnson," McCarthy said.
Smith was convicted in the murder of his roommate in 2008.


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The Ultimate Weight Loss Challenge
Who Won't Make It?
The Ultimate Weight Loss Challenge is almost over, and together the 13 participants have lost almost 1,000 pounds! Find out who needs a kick in the butt and who won't make it to the finish line. Also, amazing success stories, including Dr. Phil's own family.
A Lifestyle Change
"I've lost a person and a half," says 19-year-old Danielle, who shed 170 pounds following Dr. Phil's program.
Dr. Phil's surprise guest for Danielle.
John's Progress
John weighed 800 pounds and couldn't get off his couch. After Dr. Phil's weight intervention, John has a new lease on life.
Alex Rides Again
At 210 pounds, 13-year-old Alex couldn't get on his horse. Since following Dr. Phil's program, he's lost 52 pounds.
Alex's family gets with the program.
Teen Challenge
Jay and Dr. Phil check back in with Whitney, Jael, Jonathon and Stacy from the Teen Weight Loss Challenge.
Have the Teen Challengers met their goals?
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The Dev team will be all focussed on improving visuals and back end of the game. This means nothing will happen till after June where they will launch these new graphics and -easier to work with- engine. (if that's the proper term)
Wether i'm happy with this or not doesn't matter, this is the current state we're in so we'll just have to accept and go with it. Visuals is on their mind... and visuals is what concern me.
I like the 3D effect, but am not fond of the choice of background (or borders). I understand the things involved and as far as background goes it mustn't distract to much.
While i can understand that train of thought i'm afraid they may overlook something else; What does the target audience want to see? This is a fantasy (& anime) based game. There's a rather non-fantasy background of a plain castle now... Are these really the borders and background that should draw the target audience (japanese fantasy loving strategic cardgame nerds)into the game?
May i suggest a more fitting image like a far away battleground? Or an overview on the aftermath of an epic battlefield? Setup in the same colors, apply filters, have a calm foreground with far away scenery. Soothing on the eyes and a far-distant battlefield will not distract from the upclose cardbattle going on. I hope they'll reconsider, because right now there's not much drawing "me" into the game besides a renewed 3D effect.
I also like to share my vision of this game:
- A new player is searching for a free anime based cardgame and finds his way to Alteil.
- He decides to check it out and there's a Lapierre popping up, greeting him "Hello young adventurer!" and suggesting to take the tutorial.
- After the tutorial she greets him on the My Iczer page (where he is logged into the integrated chatroom, also used to recruit for the Mentor program). She gives him his first quest aka. achievement and advices to click the Trial Arena to start his journey.
- He clicks the Trial Arena button.
Trial arena: A small storymode pops up, speaking of helping Orcs that gained intelligence and start to revolt against their oppressor, BKR.
He's given a premade deck of orcs and automatically enters his first NPC battle. Wincondition is something like kill Earth Dragon. After that match he enters the Arena screen. This whole arena will actually be a route to slowly introduce all the basics. May even include altering the orcs file. Think of "You gained a new hero last battle. Add him to your troops by clicking here." in the quest tracker. At the final NPC (BKR) he sort of learned the basics like Rng and SP. He will then see a battle through till the end, wincondition bring BKR to 0LP. When he beats BKR at the end the storymode closes with BKR erasing your memories.
- After the Trial Arena, he is rewarded with an avatar item(orc?) + gran for completing his first quest. Just enough for a beginnerspack.
Lapierre will explain the different ways of obtaining new cards and wishes him luck.
You now have made an elaborate introduction to your game. One can chose to skip the lapierre route and turn it off to start playing right away. Arena buttons & file editor are accesible from MyIczer Page, aswell as the integraded chat for Mentor Program to find his route.
- While searching for a battle in the Arena, a rare NPC battle could pop up. (for MM: redirect the player with a single player NPC battle?) Imagine quality art of PriestOfMadness poping up saying "Ah wondering soul. I will add you to my collection of ghouls." Then an NPC battle ensues with a cemetery background. Or BKR in a forest battleground. Or quality art of Metia poping up, dragging you into a battle with deepsea background.
These NPC battles may provide pointcards upon defeat.
- Normal battles have a background that changes with the time of day. (may sound like alot of work, but colortweaking is nomore then half an hour job)
Aaaand i'm wasting to much time on this. Lost interest but this is a cardgame i envision, they have their own. Take from it what you want.


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Do we honestly have a chance to get this kid from the power programs? Anyone know his interest level in us?
In my opinion, he goes to the big boy programs.
We have a chance until he tell us no. I actually think Rashad is our best chance at a recruit of that caliber in a long time. He's visited here twice, always mentions us in his article updates. His coach mentioned us first in a new article I saw last week. It's no doubt going to be tough beating out programs like UK and KU but I like our chance to be in it until the end.
I used to think we had a decent shot, but lately he has been getting a crazy amount of attention. IMO he will end up at a power school, if he stays in the region I bet it's at Minnesota.
i cant wait till he skypes freddy!
I hope so, but it seems every big program is stalking him now. Maybe getting in on him early will pay off but don't hold your breathe
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I used to think we had a decent shot, but lately he has been getting a crazy amount of attention. IMO he will end up at a power school, if he stays in the region I bet it's at Minnesota.
This is the exact opposite of what I read last week (maybe from the national rivals recruiting guy). He heard that Vaughn was likely to stay in the midwest, but not Minnesota.
I think our chances with him are pretty slim too, but I don't feel any worse about now than I did 3 months ago.
If he is strongly considering ISU, I would expect him to make more visits this season as close as he is.
Minnesota player was quoted saying Vaughn will not go to minnesota. He does not seem like a Kentucky kid. More like a Duke kid. Hopefully we get him. Being compared to Ray Allen.
Nobody but HB knows for sure. You pretty much know nothing....like Knownothing would like to say.
ISU has a legit shot. Not saying he'll be a cyclone, but Iowa State is in the discussion. Baylor, Duke, and Kentucky are who I worry about the most.
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In my opinion, he goes to the big boy programs.
Good, so you're saying ISU has an inside track.
if he stays close to home, people are saying it'll be at Iowa State. Duke, UNC, and Florida will be tough to beat out.
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ISU has a legit shot. Not saying he'll be a cyclone, but Iowa State is in the discussion. Baylor, Duke, and Kentucky are who I worry about the most.
If he goes to Baylor I will kill a puppy. A cute one.
We have a shot but that doesn't mean odds are he signs here.
I could see him signing here. Go to Kentucky, Kansas, or a school like that and you have a chance of getting lost with the other 4 and 5 stars they sign. Come to a school like ISU and you will be a star.
Plus, it is close to home for him and for his family to come and watch him.
Would love to see him on one wing and Thomas on the other. That would be fun to watch.
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