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The Parish of St. Andrew in North Catasauqua was founded on its patronal feast, November 30, 1902, by the Most Reverend Patrick John Ryan, Archbishop of Philadelphia. The first event recorded at the new parish was the Baptism of Mary Benko on November 4 of that year. She was the infant daughter of Martin and Susanna Benko, formerly of Cirocke Dlhe, Zemplin, in the present-day Slovak Republic. The parish was established specifically for the needs of Slovak immigrants in upper Lehigh and Northampton Counties. Here they could worship God using hymns and prayers in their language, and hear the Word of God proclaimed and preached in Slovak as well.
The establishment of the parish was largely due to the efforts of one remarkable man. His name was Reverend William Heinen (who was later to be named a Monsignor). He was pastor of St. Joseph Church in East Mauch Chunk (the present-day Jim Thorpe) from 1894 until his death in 1910. Because of his energy and pastoral zeal, he has become known as the "Apostle to the Slovaks" in Eastern Pennsylvania. Fr. Heinen came into contact with Slovaks among his parishioners in his ministry in the Jim Thorpe area. Sensing a great need, Fr. Heinen took it upon himself to reach out to those early immigrants. With a partial knowledge of the Slovak people, he took it upon himself to learn their language. He was later to be assisted in this ministry by three men: Fathers Paul Lisicky, Joseph Kasparek and Francis Vlossak.
Slovaks began arriving in the Lehigh Valley area in the 1880s and 1890s. By the early part of the 20th Century, there were great numbers of these people throughout Eastern Pennsylvania in need of clergy who could speak their native tongue. Sts Cyril and Methodius Parish had been founded in Bethlehem as the first Slovak Catholic Parish in the Lehigh Valley. But the number of immigrants continued to grow, and more churches were needed for the growing number of Slovaks in what was then the Philadelphia Archdiocese. The original members of St. Andrew Parish had begun to band together in Slovak Fraternal Associations. At the time they were journeying all the way to Bethlehem to attend Mass. The numbers were increasing and the need was great.
In this regard, Fr. Heinen took the initiative. Sometime in 1902 he began to organize the people of St. Andrew's. As mentioned, many of these people were associated with Slovak Fraternalists. Fr. Heinen and his assistant, Fr. Peter Schaaf, began celebrating the Sacraments with these people. According to the 1955 publication, "Slovak Catholic Parishes in the United States and Canada", 64 men were listed as the original members of the new St. Andrew's. It seems that they were members of the Slovak "Jednota" (the Union). From those original members at the time of its foundation in November of 1902, the new parish experienced a remarkably rapid growth in population.
For the first five months of its existence, Frs. Heinen and Schaaf took care of the new St. Andrew's personally. These priests of present-day Jim Thorpe celebrated Sunday Mass, administered the Sacraments, and buried the dead. We can only imagine what this entailed in those days before the automobile, as they traveled back and forth from Mauch Chunk, while caring for their parishioners as well. Relief finally did come when Fr. Paul Lisicky arrived on the scene in March of 1903, shortly after his ordination to the priesthood. It was then that he took his place as the first pastor of St. Andrew's.
In those early months, Mass and the Sacraments were celebrated in a place other than the present church building. The cornerstone for the church was laid in 1903, and work progressed rapidly. Those early days were really boom times at St. Andrew's. There was a great wave of immigrants into the Lehigh Valley in the early part of the century. There were men seeking jobs in the steel mills, factories and cement mills that have become such a part of the landscape. Many people of the eastern Slovak area of Zemplin gravitated toward Catasauqua and Hokendauqua. Those of the northern Slovak area of Spis tended to settle in Egypt, Northampton and Cementon.
The boundaries of St. Andrew's extended to Slovaks and Slovak-Americans in a wide area encompassing Seigfried (now Northampton), Fullerton, Ormrod, Hokendauqua, Coplay, Cementon, Bath, Egypt and even Fogelsville! Many original parishioners walked from those places. Since there was no Polish parish, many immigrants from Poland also attended the new parish. In the year 1903, the first full year of its existence, there were 71 Baptisms at the new St. Andrew's. This was only the beginning; the new parish continued to grow.
By the year 1911, there were 28 weddings, 52 funerals, and 144 Baptisms. Fr. Lisicky was the only priest; he officiated at all of these. Some of St. Andrew's older parishioners used to tell about catechism classes in those early days. With Confirmation and First Communion classes of one hundred or more children, religious education was a truly formidable task. The facilities at St. Andrew's were never larger than they are today. We can only imagine how crowded it must have been.
On May 1, 1912, a change was to occur at St. Andrew's. Fr. Paul Lisicky was asked to assume the position of pastor at St. Michael's in Lansford. The newly appointed pastor at St. Andrew's was an associate of Monsignor Heinen's, Fr. Joseph Kasparek. Fr. Kasparek was not himself a Slovak. He was a native of the neighboring area of Moravia in the present-day Czech Republic. Until that time, Father had been pastor at St. Michael's in Lansford, and there was responsible for the construction of the present-day church. (Frs. Kasparek and Lisicky exchanged roles.) Fr. Lisicky remained at St. Michael's until his death in 1955. Fr. Kasparek remained at St. Andrew's for the next nine years. He retired due to poor heath in December of 1921, and spent his retirement years in Reading.
His replacement was Fr. Emeric Kucharic, who was to remain as the third pastor of St. Andrew's for the next 27 years – until 1948. In his day, Fr. Kucharic became known as a powerful orator, a preacher in the Slovak language. He was often called upon to preach in various Slovak parishes.
In the early days of Fr. Kucharic's pastorate, two events were to take place that dramatically reshaped the face of the parish. The first occurred in 1922 with the foundation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish (Assumption BVM) in Northampton. The other was the creation of Holy Trinity Parish in Egypt in the year 1928. The creation of those two parishes helped to reduce the overcrowded condition at St. Andrew's by drastically reducing the parish population. It also changed the profile of the parish. By the year 1931 there were only 22 Baptisms at St. Andrew's.
For his first 18 years as pastor, Fr. Kucharic was the only priest at St. Andrew's. In the year 1939 this was to change – a tradition that was to last twelve years was begun. An assistant pastor was appointed by Cardinal Dougherty. This first curate was none other than the Reverend Joseph Birosh, who was later to become pastor of the parish. This was his first assignment as a newly-ordained priest. Fr. Birosh was to remain at St. Andrew's for seven years. He was later succeeded by Reverend Paul Mihal (1946), and then by the Reverend John Ovecka (1949). Fr. Ovecka remained until 1951 as the last assistant pastor St. Andrew's ever saw. Fr. Kucharic himself was to leave St. Andrew's in the year 1948. Upon his death in 1963 he was buried in the St. Andrew Parish Cemetery.
Fr. Kucharic was succeeded at St. Andrew's by the Reverend Frederick Gasparovic, who served from 1948 to 1966. These years are remembered as a time of wonderful activity at St. Andrew's. The Parish was truly the center of its people's social lives as well as their spiritual lives. Affectionately remembered as "Fr. Fred", Fr. Gasparovic remained at St. Andrew's for 18 years, until his death in 1966. Fr. Fred is buried next to Fr. Kucharic in the St. Andrew Parish Cemetery.
Shortly after Fr. Gasparovic's death in January of 1966, the Reverend Joseph Birosh returned as pastor of St. Andrew Parish. At the time, Fr. Birosh was the assistant pastor at Blessed Virgin Mary Church in Northampton. He was now to remain at St. Andrew Parish as its pastor for the next 23 years. In his final years, when Fr. Birosh's health of declining, he was joined by his brother, Reverend Stephen Birosh. "Fr. Dick" was a priest of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia who had retired from active ministry. Although he was never officially assigned to St. Andrew Parish, Fr. Dick came to help his brother, Fr. Joe. He was with him until his death in June of 1989 and remained at the parish for a few months afterward.
Sadly, those years were a time of declining parish population at St. Andrew's. In 1966, there were 22 infants Baptized into the faith. By 1989, the number of Baptisms had declined to just five. Slowly, the demographics of the parish had been changing. Increasingly, St. Andrew's had become a parish with a larger elderly and retired population, while there were fewer younger families.
Following the death of Fr. Birosh, Bishop Thomas Welsh, Bishop of Allentown, had to take these statistics into account. Accordingly, the Bishop appointed the Reverend Michael Stone as administrator of St. Andrew's. Fr. Stone was also pastor of Blessed Virgin Mary Parish in Northampton, where he resided. Because of the weekend Mass schedule for both parishes, Fr. Stone sought the assistance of the Barnabite Fathers, who reside in Bethlehem Township, and who continue to be a familiar presence to this day.
For the first time since those early days of the Mauch Chunk mission, St. Andrew's was not to have a resident pastor. Fr. Stone was officially appointed as pastor of St. Andrew's and Blessed Virgin Mary in March, 1992. Ironically, history had come full circle. Again, the people of North Catasauqua, Northampton, Hokendauqua and Cementon were to share a common pastor. He was to be the pastor of two parishes.
In April, 1992, Fr. Stone was asked to assume the duty of pastor at St. Ambrose Parish in Schuylkill Haven. His successor was the Reverend Stephen Radocha, who was to remain pastor of the two parishes for the next ten years. Fr. Radocha's pastorate was a time of renewal and renovation. New activities were initiated and the church building itself was refurbished and restored.
In June of 2002, Bishop Edward Cullen, Bishop of Allentown, appointed Fr. Radocha as pastor of the newly-built church of St. Jane Frances de Chantal in Palmer Township near Easton. The Reverend William Baker, pastor of St. Lawrence in North Catasauqua, was appointed pastor of St. Andrew's as well. Since the two churches are only blocks away from one another, this really represents a melding of Catholics from the same neighborhoods, who share one common faith. Under Fr. Baker's leadership, St. Andrew and St. Lawrence form one people in two "sister" parishes.
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iPad insanityWednesday, September 7th, 2011
Apple's iPad has taken off in aviation like nothing I've ever seen. Even GPS, which was a much bigger technological leap, took years to catch on with as much unbridled excitement. Maybe that's because it was relatively more expensive, but when you're talking about the difference between going from VORs to direct and carrying paper versus a tablet, it seems to me there's no contest. Maybe that's talking Apples to Oranges, but I don't think so.
Let's start with what the iPad really offers. And I mean in terms of new capability. From what I've seen on the app market, there's virtually none. Granted, some apps package information in a new way, or offer a new gizmo or tool. But no one is buying an iPad for the ability to calculate a crosswind faster. Maybe you can say that ForeFlight, WingX, and the rest of the integrated navigation apps offer some type of new capability because they integrated charts with flight planning in the cockpit. But that's simply not true, other than a few minor features here and there. Seattle Avionics has offered Voyager for years now. It's a PC-based product, meaning you can use it on a tablet in the cockpit. And it does significantly more than any app on the market so far.
I think most of what these programs do is simply duplicate technology of a panel-mounted GPS and a free computer flight planner, such as AOPA's. I mentioned this to Editor in Chief Tom Haines, and he made the point that his Garmin 530 doesn't show airways, and the iPad does. That's true, but so does a chart.
That leaves packaging. Are we as a population really blown away by the fact that we can carry all our charts in one small, portable device? I think the answer is yes. There seems to be no other plausible explanation for why the adoption rate is so high. As I wrote in an AOPA Pilot feature, "Godsend or Gadget?": "If the iPad were just a chart viewer, it wouldn't be worth the expense." A few letter writers said I was flat-out wrong, but I stand by the statement. If I had $700 to spend on either an iPad and a full set of chart updates for a year, or that same amount to buy paper, I'd buy paper. Call me old-fashioned, but paper doesn't overheat, you can read it in sunlight, and it doesn't require a charge.
Admittedly, I've been stuck before without the proper chart, which should never happen on an iPad, but that's more a result of my stupidity than a limitation of the product. And I generally fly over only about half of the states, which I think is fairly common. I don't need a nation's worth of charts.
So to me we're left today with a device that largely replicates what we have, but with all the limitations that come with relying on an electronic device. But, the future is promising. Once we get good in-cockpit weather on it, the iPad will become infinitely more valuable. And that's just the beginning. Better flight planning products, panel integration, logbook and maintenance tracking, and all the other facets of our aviation life on one device is an exciting thought.
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Description: This paper was awarded a Nicholas and Anna Ricco Award for 2013. This paper discusses Nazi-era art restitution. The author examines the unique history of the World War II art plunder and the dilemma and issues that heirs and museums face.
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The Katie Hewson scholarship is given annually to a Wachusett Regional High School student or graduate who plans to study international business at a two- or four-year college or who plans to participate in a study abroad program.
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Applications are at the guidance office and should be mailed with a 300-word essay or a five-minute video to "Team Katie" 1 Lucas Rd, Sterling MA 01564.
Katies's family hopes to see creativity in the essays and videos. Applicants may highlight their favorite travel experience and why they loved it, or recall a memorable childhood experience. Other possibilities include creating a "Letterman-style" top 10 list of your life or other creative idea.
The scholarship winner will be announced at graduation.
Katie was a 1997 WRHS graduate who was a student-athlete and a popular member of the class. A Northeastern University graduate, Katie traveled to Africa, Ireland and many other countries. The scholarship is intended to keep her memory and spirit for adventure alive.


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U.S. Women Taking Integral Role in Starlings Anaheim Program
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May 14, 2013) - The U.S. Women's National Volleyball Team (WNT), which trains in Anaheim, Calif., as the official host city of USA Men's and Women's National Teams, is giving back to its 'home' community by being involved in the creation of the Starlings Anaheim program.
The program commenced on May 6 as 69 wide-eyed youngsters from the Anaheim Union High School District came into the American Sports Centers to receive training from the U.S. Women's National Team players and coaching staff. The program will continue on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:30-6 p.m. Each player on the WNT is assigned to coach the 12-14 year-old-girls on either the Monday or Wednesday session to not only give back to the Anaheim community, but to teach the sport of volleyball to an eager group of young athletes who may not otherwise have the chance to be involved in club volleyball.
"Anaheim Starlings has provided a special opportunity for myself and my teammates to share our skill set and experience with young girls in the surrounding area," Christa Harmotto, a middle blocker on the 2012 U.S. Olympic Women's Volleyball Team that won silver at the London Games, said. "It is a privilege to be a part of this USA program and the opportunity to be a part of this team is so much bigger than ourselves. Starlings has given us a way to share the gifts we have been given and platform they have provided. It is a blast seeing their faces light up after finally conquering something and fills my heart with joy. Thank you to the city of Anaheim for connecting us to the faces of Starlings."
The Starlings Anaheim program is directed by Jason Dillard, who also runs Goldenwest Volleyball Club. The Starlings Anaheim program would not be possible without the assistance of the City of the Anaheim for its tremendous support along the way, Mike Gallup with the American Sports Centers in providing the necessary courts, Anaheim Unified School District Athletic Director Gary Humphries in getting the word out to the teachers and students at the local schools, and Southern California Volleyball Association Commissioner Ann Davenport for covering the insurance costs for the program.
"Having the U.S. Women's National Team at each practice to demonstrate skills and then coach the girls is such an unbelievable opportunity for these Junior High School girls," said Bryon Shewman, founder of Starlings Volleyball Clubs. "You cannot imagine how the young players look up to the Women's National Team players."
Shewman, a past U.S. Men's National Volleyball Team player, founded Starlings in 1996. Starlings has grown from a one-team club in San Diego to the largest junior volleyball club in the nation – serving some 2,500 girls in about 40 clubs across the country. The guiding concept has been to provide an opportunity for girls ages 10-18 to participate regardless of their socioeconomic background. Club dues, if any, are a fraction of most junior club costs and no girl is turned away because of inability to pay.


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I am using Xubuntu. Anyone know which commands I need to enter in the XFCE keyboard bindings to switch between VGA and the netbook?
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Washington Square Market::: Kick Off is TODAY!!!!!!!
Today is the first day of our Washington Square Farmers' Market. Vendors will be selling their goods from 11 am to 2 pm. This market will run every Wednesday (weather dependent).
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USA Volleyball Renews, Expands Mizuno Sponsorship Agreement
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Dec. 17, 2012) – USA Volleyball, the national governing body for the sport of volleyball and beach volleyball in the United States, announced with great excitement today that it has renewed and expanded its sponsorship agreement with Mizuno USA, Inc. as the "Official Sponsor of USA Volleyball and USA Beach Volleyball." The deal extends through Dec. 31, 2016.
Mizuno is a global leader in the development of performance volleyball equipment, footwear and apparel. The long-standing partnership continues to solidify Mizuno's core message of contributing to society by inspiring the youth to achieve their life-long goals through the active participation and promotion of sports.
Mizuno's support of USA Volleyball's national teams extends to all levels. The agreement continues the successful relationship with the USA Men's and Women's National Volleyball Teams, the USA Men's and Women's Junior National Volleyball Teams, USA Boys' and Girls' National Volleyball Teams and USA Men's and Women's World University Teams. In addition, the agreement expands to include all areas of the USA Beach Volleyball discipline and programs for the first time.
"USA Volleyball is proud to announce that it has extended its official athletic footwear and apparel sponsor agreement with Mizuno Corporation through December 31, 2016," USA Volleyball Secretary General Kerry Klostermann said. "The agreement has been expanded to include the USA Beach Volleyball discipline and programs. Every single Olympic medal won by USA Volleyball's indoor national teams has been won in Mizuno performance product and we look forward to continuing our history of successful and mutually beneficial partnerships."
"Our sponsorship of USA Volleyball has been an important relationship that we've fostered for over a decade and we are thrilled to once again represent USAV in the 2016 Rio Olympics," said Mizuno USA President Bob Puccini. "The addition of USA Beach Volleyball brings a new level of excitement to our affiliation with the sport, which has remained a major part of Mizuno's heritage and history, and we consider it a crucial component of our company growth."
Mizuno offers high performance volleyball products to equip the volleyball athlete from head to toe. Offering a full line of high performance shoes, apparel, warm-ups, equipment bags, kneepads and protective gear, Mizuno's assortment and breadth in volleyball is unmatched.
As an "Official Sponsor," Mizuno will also participate in several partnership opportunities with USA Volleyball and its events. Mizuno has been the "Official Athletic Apparel and Footwear Supplier" for USA Volleyball since 2001. In early 2009, Mizuno was selected as the exclusive and official ankle brace provider for USA Volleyball.
Mizuno's support of national teams extends beyond Olympic competition and into the junior ranks providing youth across the world with hi-tech products. The company remains dedicated to developing technologies such as DryLite™ in apparel, and award winning Mizuno Wave® technology in footwear, which enhances performance and helps players of all ages perform at their very best. The most recent product line-up of custom uniforms using sublimation allows teams to creatively stand out from others.
About USA Volleyball
Founded in 1928, USA Volleyball is a Colorado incorporated non-profit organization recognized by the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) and the Federation International de Volleyball (FIVB) as the National Governing Body for the sport of Volleyball in the United States. USA Volleyball is responsible for both the Olympic disciplines of indoor volleyball and beach volleyball. USA Volleyball has 300,000 registered members, 12,000 teams and 5,300 clubs nationwide. With an annual budget in excess of $20 million dollars, USA Volleyball supports the USA men's and women's senior national team programs, youth and junior national teams, national championship events, coaching education and certification programs, grassroots development, and programs for the disabled and Paralympic Teams. USA Volleyball has a rich tradition of success as evidenced by winning an Olympic medal in every Olympic Games since 1984 and capturing numerous World Cup, World Championship and Continental Championship titles. USA Volleyball is committed to and works toward opportunity for all to participate. It is an advocate for all Americans endeavoring to assure universal access to opportunities at all levels of the game. For more information please visit usavolleyball.org.
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Mizuno USA, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Mizuno Corporation, one of the largest specialty sporting goods manufacturers in the world. Mizuno USA, Inc. manufactures and distributes golf, baseball, softball, running, track & field, and volleyball equipment, apparel, and footwear for North America. Mizuno USA, Inc. is based in Norcross, Georgia.


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The lines began forming early in the morning on October 12. The doors opened promptly at 9:00 a.m., and thousands of Iraqis began streaming into the pavilion housing the American exhibition at the 40th annual Baghdad International Fair: it was the Iraqi government's strongest showing of its commitment to economic growth and modernization.
Among the half million visitors who attended the fair's 10 days were businesspeople, government officials, and even families with children on an outing interested to see the latest equipment and goods from the United States. Many were eager to enter their names in the drawing for the Ford Escape on display, and crowds surrounded the sleek sedans that were the exhibition's centerpiece.
Ford, General Electric, Boeing, MasterCard, and Microsoft were among the largest U.S. companies represented, which also included KBR, Caterpillar, DYNCORP, Citi, Case New Holland, and Rapiscan. Coca Cola, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and the National US Arab Chamber of Commerce were among the sponsors, and residential and commercial development company Markez supported logistics for the American stands.
Staff from the U.S. Embassy's Foreign Commercial Service (FCS) and Economic Section were on hand to advise local businessmen on trade and partnership possibilities. The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) presented Foras ("opportunities"), a workforce development program matching Iraqi women and youth to private sector jobs. Underlining the value of American higher education to Iraq's economic development, the State Department-funded EducationUSA program was also at work, with Arabic-speaking specialists ready to explain the process of applying to American universities.
This year's fair was Baghdad's largest to date, with representatives from some 20 countries. Iraq is eager to integrate into the global economy and the growing American presence at the fair is proof that there is business to be done.
As OPEC's second largest producer after Saudi Arabia, Iraq has accelerated development of its oil and gas infrastructure to further boost production and exports, thereby driving and funding Iraq's broader economic growth and development.
Despite real concerns over security and the continuing challenges of bureaucracy and corruption, Iraq's economy grew by 8 percent last year, outpacing China. More than a half dozen new U.S. franchises entered the market over the last year, and U.S. trade with Iraq increased to $21 billion in 2012. Essential goods and services provided by U.S. suppliers are helping Iraq rebuild both its infrastructure and industrial capacity, and create new jobs.
During the official opening ceremonies on October 10, U.S. Ambassador Beecroft noted that the presence of U.S. exhibitors is proof of the strong economic ties that bind together our countries. American companies increasingly see long term opportunities in this Iraqi marketplace.
Potential investors must of course be ready to confront Iraq's specific safety concerns. Security was tight around the Fair and in the surrounding neighborhoods, slowing foot traffic, but doing little to stem visitors' enthusiasm. Despite a decision by authorities to bring the fair to an early close on the tenth and final day, the exhibition took place successfully and safely.
Representatives of U.S. companies were pleased with the opportunity to discuss future business arrangements with potential partners, and to answer enthusiastic questions from visitors. The biggest question on everyone's mind, however, was answered on the final day of the exhibition: the happy lottery winner of the Ford Escape, a high school chemistry teacher, had a brand-new mode of transportation home to Diwaniyah, 180 kilometers from Baghdad.
About the Author: Conrad Turner serves as Minister-Counselor for Public Affairs at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq.


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Beautiful updo hairstyle for African American women
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Teachers in the nation's 40 largest school districts came to school 94 percent of the time in the 2012-2013 school year, according to the report by the National Council on Teacher Quality. On average, the urban teachers missed about 11 school days out of 186 for all reasons, including professional development.
However, 16 percent of urban teachers were "chronically absent," meaning they missed 18 or more days per school year. Another 28 percent missed 11 to 17 days.
The study excluded long-term absences of 11 or more days "to ensure that any teacher who had to take extended leave for illness or family problem were not part of the sample."
Teachers were not more likely to be absent in high-poverty schools.
Indianapolis teachers missed the fewest days — six — while Cleveland teachers missed the most — 15.
Policies to suppress absenteeism, such as requiring a doctor's note, appeared to have no effect, said Kate Walsh, president of NCTQ. "We have learned that it is not so much district policy but expectations which lead to high attendance. Teachers who work in buildings that are led by principals with high standards are much less likely to be absent."


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Donna's Grilled Salmon With Apricot Ginger Sauce
Marinate salmon in this wonderful apricot sauce and make enough to serve on the side too.
24 ounces salmon fillets, skin removed
Marinade and Sauce 1 cup sugar-free apricot preserves 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 2 tablespoons sesame oil 1 tablespoon orange juice, optional
Cut salmon into 4 individual serving pieces. Place in zip-lock bag and set aside. In a small saucepan, combine apricot preserves, soy sauce, vinegar, and ginger. Stir over medium heat just until preserves have melted. Cool to room temperature. Add one-half of the mixture to the bag with the salmon. Add sesame oil to the bag. Zip bag shut and gently rotate bag to mix the marinade well with the salmon. Refrigerate 1-3 hours or until ready to grill.
For the sauce, bring the remaining apricot preserve mixture to a boil. Set aside.
Preheat grill to medium. Grease grill. Remove salmon from marinade and place on the grill. Discard marinade. Cover grill and cook 3-4 minutes per side or until cooked to desired doneness. Use a spatula to gently turn fillets.
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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (86 votes).
In short: A great year "finisher offer" . This year weather and atmosphere best yet Date of review: December 7, 2008
In short: Always a great start to ChristmasIn full: Thank God the weather was kind to us this year as well! Well done for a great event - well organised as usual.Date of review: December 7, 2008
In short: santas turkeys elves and a giant white rabbit hit swanleyIn full: Lovely race with a christmas-cracker(sorry!!) of an atmosphere, well worth getting out of bed for on a frosty morning-now I just have to keep myself from eating the pud in one go!!! Back next year in full suit for deffo....;-)Date of review: December 7, 2008
In short: Fantastic race to get you in the Xmas spiritDate of review: December 7, 2008
In short: I thought it was rural and mistook this for country and no-one mentioned the 10 mile hilll at the end. Only my 3rd race thooDate of review: December 12, 2007
In short: Nice bit of roadIn full: Always like a bit of road running to supplement my usual muddy x-country diet and the chance to dress up like a potential mugging victim was quite a change.Hats off to Swanley club for organizing it.Date of review: December 10, 2007
In short: Fun even in the pouring rainIn full: This was my first Christmas Caper and I thoroughly enjoyed myself. there was a great atmosphere with lots of people making a real effort with their costumes. I did find that my fellow runners were not always the most considerate of people and a few of my friends commented that people would sprint past them just to grind to a halt almost in front of them which really screwed up their pace. I myself was rather miffed on coming to the final few hundred metres that the very narrow path was occupied by people with race numbers walking slowly that forced me onto the wet muddy grass verge where I did slip on my ankle a few times. Please people I know we all run for ourselves but try not to make it difficult for others! The organisation and route was excellent, although I didn't find the marshalls as encouraging as other races I have done but my friends actually said they found them really encouraging, one even commenting that they were their best marshalls ever. More power to them though for standing in the rain and the cold so a big thank you guys!Date of review: December 10, 2007
In short: Festive Fun in SwanleyIn full: Always a great event to end the year on. Excellent fancy dress this year - I must try harder next year! Date of review: December 10, 2007
In short: What a scream - a race where you can go for it if you like or run it as a club in fancy dress and have a laugh. Excellent fun!Date of review: December 10, 2007
In short: Enjoyable,very friendly raceDate of review: December 9, 2007
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Thanks Norma. For these pizzas I used a brand available locally here in Brazil "Renata". That probably didn't help you much. The packaging states that it is imported, but doesn't state from where. I'm guessing it's Italian.I've had very good results also using Divella's "Semola Remacinata di grano duro", which I believe is readily available in the US.This was mixed by hand, incorporating the semolina slowly into the water. Many stretch and fold sessions were used too, over a period of a couple hours.J
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Rami Nashashibi uses graffiti, calligraphy, and hip-hop in his work as a healing force on the South Side of Chicago. A Palestinian-American, he started his activism with at-risk urban Muslim families, especially youth, while he was still a college student. Now he's the leader of a globally-emulated project converging religious virtues, the arts, and social action. And he is a fascinating face of a Muslim-American dream flourishing against the odds in post-9/11 America.
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What a breath of fresh air!
What a breath of fresh air! So inspiring! Thank you to both Rami Nashashibi and Krista Tippett for giving us this uplifting example of what's possible.
In listening to this, I was
In listening to this, I was struck by Mr. Nashashibi's comment in response to a question concerning a speaker who denied Mohammed's existence. While such a denial may make me cringe (and I write as a conservative Christian), I would want to ask him how he deals with what I will refer to (in very broad strokes) as certain members of the NYT reader-set who assert that anything that has religion as a starting point is stuff and nonsense. This particularly benighted group of people, I think, would constitute a far more challenging and, yes, sad encounter, but also possibly very fruitful. I am grateful that I took the time to listen to this.
Hi Peter,
Hi Peter,
Anti-religious atheist liberals often make Creationism and religion synonymous in their minds. They are freaked out about climate change (and rightly so).
Acknowledging that organized religion has an inconsistent history is a good place to start, so they know you won't disagree with them when they point out how bad religion can be. Mostly they've only let themselves see the negative influence religion has had on history, and it's real easy to do that.
If any of them know the work of journalist Chris Hedges, a brilliant Pulitzer Prize winning author, who got the Pulitzer for more than one of his books (he is a NT Times set darling) of nonfiction current international and national politics, you might shock such people by telling them that he is also a Presbyterian minister. I like one of his quotes; "Good people use religion to do good things, and bad people use religion to do bad things." That kind of cuts to the heart of the matter, doesn't it?
Mention MLK and Gandhi, a lot. Ask them if they want to live in a world without people like that, and point out that a majority of Nobel Peace Prize winners are devout, in one religion or another. Only 60% of scientists are committed atheists; a much smaller percentage than some atheist fundamentalists might think. Krista Tippet has an Onbeing interview somewhere in the archives with two astrophysicists who are Catholic priests.
An unknown fact; most medical people who work in the 3rd world are very religious. This doesn't show up in media because it isn't sensationalist news; so it gets ignored. This applies to the vast majority of health workers who went to Africa to help with Ebola. Anyone who works in that field will tell you that the religious ones don't burn out, and the atheists do. A friend who is an RN, an atheist, who loved doing this kind of stuff, made that observation to me, and I've found stuff in the media that backs up her anecdotal observations. She was open minded enough, as an atheist, to see the religious folks got a certain kind of endurance juice from their religions that she lacked.
Reza Aslan, author of Zealot, is supportive of the continuation of religion, and he says brilliant things about this in youtube vidoes. I always heard anti-religious atheists spout out about how there have never been any viscious atheist political regimes that were anti-religion, and most of us lefties can only think of Stalin. I saw Aslan mention PolPotism, and Maoism, along with Stalinism, as three regimes that intentionally wiped out religion through mass murder. It kind of shows that atheism can be used as nastily as religion gets used sometimes. Aslan also had lots of cool stuff to say about the Muslim world; things we never hear about in the west. He does interviews on youtube that specifically address the rising tide of anti-Muslim prejudice in the US. I learned from one of his interviews that seven Muslim nations in Asia have elected women as prime minister leaders, and fewer European nations have women leaders. Turkey and Indonesia were on the list; I don't remember the whole thing or I'd spout it out. (On the other side, lots of people think Hitler was an atheist. And he wasn't. He mentions God in Mien Kampf, and uses Christian antisemitism to support his genocide goals. That's for your information; not for that set that sucks up the negative stuff and ignores the positive stuff.) I could give you lots of stuff like this, if you want, but you may get more than enough info from other folks who respond. None of my suggestions will work for someone who is close-minded; just like fundamentalists of any religion. I call atheists of this ilk fundamentalist atheist materialists. Reza Alsan uses that expression, too, but I started about 10 years ago, way before he was of any renown.
If you do decide to answer me; what do you mean by "Conservative Christian"? Is it a political statement or a religious statement, or both? (I assume you are not in the Tea Party, or you wouldn't even be writing on this website . . . or maybe I show my own prejudices when I write that. If I am wrong, help me correct myself, please. I don't want to be prejudiced . . . .) When you write "NY Times set" I definitely think of NY liberals, and maybe I am wrong about that, too. So if you choose to answer, please define that expression as well.
If you answer give me something in the email title that lets me know it's you; like "peter from on being" or something. I erase personal emails that come from people I don't know before I open them.
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Another remarkable show.
Another remarkable show. Another reason that On Being is essential radio. The Rami Nashashibi session joins the previous weeks' discussions in opening our minds and urging us to think before we judge -- especially on some of our most complex issues.Thank you Krista Tippett.
Thanks for the interview. Can
Thanks for the interview. Can you post the graffiti art by Zore on the Qur'an passage "we created you ionline.nto nations and tribes so that you may get to know one another, not hate one another"? I cannot find it online.
Great discussion and
Great discussion and inspiring figure. May God help him in his mission and grant him great tranquility. Thank you for sharing this NPR, this was so profound.
Rami explains his thoughts
Rami explains his thoughts that too much time is spent by American Muslims explaining the differences between those involved in 9/11, and that efforts should be devoted to seizing upon the common interests of those marginalized in society by joining other faiths in advancing justice. With this I agree, but where should the the fear of Islam within the U.S. be addressed? In the Q&A, Rami suggests that the "lunacy and irrationality" of the conservative Christian needs to be confronted, and that the engagement of a skeptical woman at a previous event proved useful. Many Americans are confused by the media reports of the hatred and violence against Westerners and the U.S. by fundamentalist, or extremest, the harshness of Shari law, the treatment of women, and the sectarian violence within Islam itself. I believe very much that there is commonality between the the faiths, and that Rami's cause for justice for the marginalized recognizes these shared values in a most compelling way. But how do we engage the fear of Jihad and the violence of extremism throughout the Greater Middle East an d Northern Africa. Within the Muslim faith, how is the value of Rami's justice distinguished between justice advanced by Jihad? We read these reports in the media each day. As the program recognizes, it is a real fear. But how do we engage the fear, and what is the proper forum?
This program started me on a
This program started me on a bit of research. I am somewhat puzzled by African American participation in Islam given Arab Muslim participation in the slave trade, past and present. Anyone interested can find plenty on the subject on the Internet. Clearly neither Portuguese nor Dutch nor Barbary Coast Muslims nor Africans themselves nor America can claim innocence. Right now the practice continues in northern Sudan and Saudi Arabia and is accepted by some of the Muslim radicals who have gained power in the wake of the Arab "spring".
Another comment by Mr. Nashashibi, that hearing Hebrew spoken was frightening to him, makes me wonder what he would feel if he was a Jew living in Israel hearing the Iranians brag that their new centrifuges will make the nuclear annihilation of Israel happen sooner than when they were constrained by their older, slower, centrifuges. Happy talk is nice but isn't it time to face reality?
By the way, I forgot the most
By the way, I forgot the most important point of my earlier comment-fantastic program! Keep up the great work Rami.
I am deeply concerned that
I am deeply concerned that this espousal of an ever loving, every beautiful Islam should be promulgated without challenge. The contradictions, beginning with Islamic conversion by sword of millions up to today's Hamas and Muslim Brotherhood---- also calling themselves action organizations--- promote food distribution and charity for the poor but at the very same time, make blood threats against perceived enemies and promote the lowest and most vicious kind of human hatred through gruesome smears and libels.
Krista, aren't these internal contradictions worth at least a bit of a question?
This was an incredible
This was an incredible interview. I want to know who recorded the hip hop song used in small clips throughout the broadcast. Could anyone point me in the right direction? Thanks very much.
What a nice show - Mr.
What a nice show - Mr. Nashashibi is so wonderful to listen to and Ms. Tippet did a warm and informative interview.
I just heard Krista Tippett
I just heard Krista Tippett say that Islam is now the 2nd largest religious group in America. I was surprised by this and looked it up online, and this is not true according to my googling...it is the 2nd largest religion in the world...i believe this was a mistake, and an important detail, given the points that are being made. according to some of the sites i looked at Islam is smaller than the numbers of Buddhists, Jews and Mormons...
What a joy to find such clear
What a joy to find such clear thinking. Thanks for posintg!
Wham bam thank you, ma'am, my
Wham bam thank you, ma'am, my qusetions are answered!
Rami Nashashibi was a Muslim
Rami Nashashibi was a Muslim that was born in Jordan. He came to the south side of Chicago with his family. He has his doctorate in Sociology. He started a non-profit while he was in school that brings Arab kids together. I found it really interesting that he brought Arab kids and African American Muslim kids together in south side of Chicago. I liked how he talked about how these different neighborhoods in Chicago are all divided into different groups. It's just amazing how he was able to bring everyone together. He was talking how some of these schools have over a fifty percent drop out rate and how kids born there are three more times likely to be arrested. What a great program to pull a community together and show these kids that there is hope and future out there for them. I was kind of surprised that thirty percent of Muslims in America are African American.
I liked the part where he talked about his reaction to the 9/11 tragedy. I thought it was interesting how he said that he and his fellow Muslims reacted first in shock. Just like the rest of America. I think after the incident that people get angry and some people start to think that if your Muslim then you must have endorsed it. I also think that they did not need to come out as a community and say they did not agree with violence or what had happened. People have been hiding behind religion forever to justify their horrific acts. I don't know about you but up to 9/11 I don't think I was taught much about the Muslim community. It was not until after 9/11 and when we were at war with terrorism that the media really started to cover the Muslim faith and what it was about
I thought this was an
I thought this was an interesting interview. Rami was born in Jordan and settled in the southwest side of Chicago. He saw that there were many unfortunate families that migrated and were living there. Rami brought together about 900 people and raised about $20,000, which helped start nine programs. And now today that same tradition goes on and now they have about 20,000 people show up and have celebrities and politicians that come. This has all helped the muslim community come together.
I found it interesting when Rami was talking about post 9/11, about how he felt. I know as an American I am guilty of fearing the American Muslims following the tragedy. But he said that he had the same feelings as Americans when the tragedy happened. Everyone was frantically calling their family members, Wondering if they had any family in the world trade centers.
Not only did he have the same emotions that most Americans had he also was thinking what does this mean for the American Muslims? Which is a great question. unfortunately, people tend to stereotype, and he had every reason to wonder what it would do to the American Muslim community. I am glad that he is out there talking about it and relaying that not all Muslims are going to commit an act so destructive. He also talks about how the anxieties are still there for everyone. And the Muslims are doing their part.
Listening this morning I was
Listening this morning I was struck with the truth that your guest told of America being a place to talk about difficult cultural issues and it reminded me of why I appreciate my adoptive land and am proud to call it home for two of my children. Thank you for the program.
I thoroughly enjoyed this
I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation between Krista Tippett, Rami Nashashibi and a clearly engaged audience. I am an African American Muslim who converted to Islam nearly 30 years ago. Though I was very moved after reading the Autobiography of Malcolm X and attending many lectures by Louis Farrakhan, I did not come to the faith through the Nation of Islam (though I think they were pivotal to the growth and transformation of a disenfranchised Black America.)It was the clarity of the Glorious Qur'an that spoke to my heart and the practical application of faith as expressed through the leadership of Imam Warith Deen Muhammed that was the catalyst for me. I was happy Krista made the leadership distinction and Rami elaborated on the importance of Imam Muhammed's work and legacy among African American Muslims in particular and his impact in the world broadly. I am so grateful for On Being for bringing intelligent conversations such as this to the discerning, mainstream audience. Rami Nashashibi is engaged in important work and is to be commended for exemplifying the excellence of true humanity. Thank you Krista Tippett for your outstanding work and for the balance you bring to spiritual discourse.


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I'm looking for samples of signature blends. They don't have to be actual samples, if someone wanted to spoon some of their tin into little plastic baggies and send them my way, I could do the same with the ones I have. I just want to find some that have good flavor, before I buy them.
If you're interested, PM me, and I can list the ones that I have. Thanks.


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601 Biscayne Blvd
Miami, FL 33132
Directional signs are located on:
* Northbound - I-95
* Southbound - I-95
* Eastbound - SR 836
* Westbound - I-395
From the North:
Take I-95 South to NW 8th Street. Travel south to NW 5th Street and turn left. Follow the signs to AmericanAirlines Arena.
From the South:
Take I-95 North to NW 2nd Street. Head north to NW 5th Street and make a right. Follow the signs to AmericanAirlines Arena.
From Eastbound on SR 836 (Dolphin Expressway):
Exit at NE 2nd Avenue. Head South to NE 8th St and make a left. Follow the signs to the AmericanAirlines Arena.
From Westbound on MacArthur Causeway (I-395):
Exit at Biscayne Blvd. Go south to NE 8th Street and turn left. Follow the signs to AmericanAirlines Arena.
From Southbound Biscayne Blvd (US1):
Turn left at NE 8th Street and follow the signs to the AmericanAirlines Arena.
From Northbound Biscayne Blvd (US1):
Turn right on Port Boulevard and follow the signs.
Parking Location:
Family Shows/Concerts
On-site Self Parking $15.00 - $25.00
Valet parking = $25.00 - $40.00
off-site various locations
Public Transportation
Metrorail to the Government Center station. Transfer to the People Mover, which has a 2-car express service to the Freedom Tower station.
Take the 2-car express People Mover from the Freedom Tower station to the Government Center and then take the Metrorail.
Box Office Numbers
(786) 777-1250 Box Office
(786) 777-DUNK Group Sales
(305) 577-HEAT Miami Heat
Box Office Hours
10:00am-5:00pm Monday-Friday
(open for weekday on sales)
Types of Payment Accepted
Cash, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express
Will Call
Location: North side of the building (8th Street) near Gate 3
Opens: 90 minutes prior to event
Customer must present the actual credit card used for the purchase, a photo ID and Ticketmaster confirmation number in order to receive tickets.
Location: By Gate 3
4:00pm for Weekday Games
10:00am for 12noon games on Saturday and Sunday
3 hours prior for all other game times
Customer must present the actual credit card used for the purchase, a photo ID and Ticketmaster account confirmation number in order to receive tickets.
Accessible Seating
This is an accessible venue.
General Rules
Items NOT Allowed:
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- Banners
- Outside food or beverage
- Bottles, cans and coolers
- Professional cameras
- Cameras with detachable lens and/or magnified zoom capabilities
- Video or audio devices
- Fireworks
- Illegal substances
- Laser pointers
- Whistles, horns or other noise makers
- Weapons of any kind
* Management reserves the right to restrict any article not specifically listed above. Management or Security personnel may request to inspect any bag or purse, entering into the Arena.
Items Allowed: contact venue
Smoking Policy: Smoking is NOT permitted in the building. There are designated smoking areas.
Dress Code: Shoes and shirts are required for all events.
Children Rules
Ages 0-1 admitted free on ticket holder's lap. If chlid has celebrated their 2nd birthday, they MUST have a ticket to enter.


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Green Bean Casserole with Homemade Mushroom Gravy
- 1 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 pound mixed gourmet mushrooms, such as shiitakes, creminis and oyster, cleaned and quartered
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 4 medium shallots, sliced and separated into thin rounds
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- Vegetable oil, for shallow frying
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook until they just turn bright green, 2 to 3 minutes. (You don't want to cook the green beans through as they will cook in the oven also.) Strain and plunge the green beans immediately in a large bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. When cool, drain and set out to dry on paper towels.
Set a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the butter and vegetable oil. Once the butter is melted and the pan is hot, add the mushrooms. Cook undisturbed so the mushrooms sear nicely, about 1 minute. Add the thyme and garlic and continue cooking the mushrooms to achieve some nice color. Season with the salt, pepper, cayenne and nutmeg. Cook 2 to 3 more minutes longer, dusting the mushrooms with some of the flour as they release moisture. Stir with a whisk to incorporate the flour (just like making a roux) and gradually add in the chicken stock. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat and add the sour cream and cream. Stir gently and cook over low heat until gravy thickens, 5 to 6 minutes. Add the blanched green beans to the pan and fold together so everything is mixed well. Spread out evenly in the pan. Sprinkle the green beans with the grated Parmesan and transfer to a roasting tray (to catch any spill-over). Bake until the casserole is bubbly and the top is melted and golden, 15 minutes.
Pour the vegetable oil into a deep skillet and heat to 350 degrees F. Pour the flour into a large mixing bowl and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Toss the shallot rounds in the seasoned flour, then place in a strainer and shake off any excess flour. Fry the shallots in the hot oil in small batches until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels and season with salt while still hot.
Top the green bean casserole with the fried shallots and serve.
Recipe courtesy of Guy Fieri
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POLICY AND PERSISTENCE: AN EXPLORATORY MIXED METHODS CASE STUDY OF "LAST MILE" STUDENTS AT PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITYWubbold, Joseph Mark (University of Oregon, 2012)[more][less]Wubbold, Joseph Mark 2012-10-26T17:25:31Z 2012-10-26T17:25:31Z 2012 http://hdl.handle.net/1794/12475 194 pages In an extension of educational attainment research, this exploratory mixed- methods case study examines the influence of institutional policies on the behavior of five cohorts (n=925) of traditional first time, full time (FTFT) freshmen – called "Last Mile" students – at one urban research university located in the Pacific Northwest. Last Milers are defined as FTFT students who persist to the fifth year of enrollment but do not graduate by the end of their sixth year; the cut point for federal graduation rates. Punctuated Equilibrium Theory (PET) was chosen as the theoretical framework for this study as the case subject is undergoing a period of internal change brought on by external forces beyond its control. In a classic PET response, the university has overcome its institutional inertia and is working to improve an area of perceived weakness – graduation rates – before resetting itself. Both quantitative and qualitative data were collected for this study. Extant student and institutional characteristic data were provided by the case subject. Additional data were collected from Last Mile students via a researcher created online survey. This study supports four findings: 1) Formative interviews, contextual institutional data and student success expenditures data affirm the use of PET as the study's theoretical framework; 2) Student survey data confirm that most of PSU's planned interventions are supported and likely to yield the desired results of improved graduation rates, over time; 3) Difficulty obtaining complete student data supports the need for a more systematic approach to centralized data collection, particularly as PSU begins a transition to strategic enrollment management; and 4) As PSU enters the era of managing to metrics, it would be wise to consider the cautionary principle of PET; that organizations treat the time following a change as a trial rather than a reset period. While a trial-period does not guarantee the success of the organizational change, it does provide the necessary conditions for an organization to enact change when it is in the midst of punctuation. These findings have practical application to internal PSU policy and may have theoretical implications for college graduation rate research as well. Committee in charge: Kathleen Scalise, Chairperson; David Conley, Member; Keith Zvoch, Member; Patricia Gwartney, Member en_US University of Oregon University of Oregon theses, Dept. of Education, Methodology, Policy and Leadership, Ph. D., 2012; rights_reserved POLICY AND PERSISTENCE: AN EXPLORATORY MIXED METHODS CASE STUDY OF "LAST MILE" STUDENTS AT PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY Thesis
Relative Effects of Delayed Versus Immediate Reinforcement Within an Interdependent Group-Oriented Contingency SystemCoughlin, Cristy (University of Oregon, 2012)[more][less]Anderson, Cindy Coughlin, Cristy Coughlin, Cristy 2012-10-26T04:01:13Z 2012-10-26T04:01:13Z 2012 http://hdl.handle.net/1794/12396 The current study sought to add to the literature on applying interdependent group-oriented contingency systems with randomized components to academic performance. This study expanded previous work, which has only examined effects on elementary classrooms and students with disabilities, by implementing a similar intervention within a general education, secondary classroom. Given the restricted time that teachers have to learn and implement interventions, while simultaneously carrying out all their additional responsibilities in the classroom, it is necessary for school psychologists to consider these limitations when recommending interventions. In previous work involving interdependent group-oriented contingencies, the delivery of reinforcement has been relatively immediate. While this is an ideal arrangement, it may be infeasible for middle and high school teachers to ensure reinforcement of academic performance occurs immediately within the class period. This study examined whether the delivery of reinforcement can be delayed within an interdependent group-oriented contingency system and still improve the academic performance of students in the classroom, which will allow the teacher more time for evaluating the quality of student work and, in turn, impact the acceptability of the intervention. One middle school, general education classroom served as the setting for this study. Academic performance data, including in-class work completion and accuracy rates, were collected class-wide and data on social behavior variables were gathered for 3 students exhibiting moderate to high levels of off-task behavior, based on teacher perception. An alternating treatments design was employed with two intervention conditions: one condition included immediate reinforcement and the other involved delivering reinforcement to students a day later. The interdependent group-oriented contingency intervention implemented included procedures for randomly selecting target behaviors, criteria, and reinforcers. en_US University of Oregon All Rights Reserved. alternating treatments design applied behavior analysis classroom management delayed reinforcement group contingency random selection of reinforcers Relative Effects of Delayed Versus Immediate Reinforcement Within an Interdependent Group-Oriented Contingency System Electronic Thesis or Dissertation
Teaching for Conceptual Change in a Density Unit Taught to 7th Graders: Comparing Two Teaching Methodologies - Scientific Inquiry and a Traditional ApproachHolveck, Susan (University of Oregon, 2012)[more][less]Zvoch, Keith Holveck, Susan Holveck, Susan 2012-10-26T04:02:59Z 2012-10-26T04:02:59Z 2012 http://hdl.handle.net/1794/12414 This mixed methods study was designed to compare the effect of using an inquiry teaching methodology and a more traditional teaching methodology on the learning gains of students who were taught a five-week conceptual change unit on density. en_US University of Oregon All Rights Reserved. Conceptual Change Density Middle School Misconceptions Science Education Scientific Inquiry Teaching for Conceptual Change in a Density Unit Taught to 7th Graders: Comparing Two Teaching Methodologies - Scientific Inquiry and a Traditional Approach Electronic Thesis or Dissertation
The Technological Imperative in Educational Organizations: An Investigation of Structural and Personnel Factors Associated with the Flexibility of Instructional Technology in Public Elementary SchoolsBalderson, James Henry (University of Oregon, December , 1978)[more][less]Balderson, James Henry 2013-05-13T22:29:14Z 2013-05-13T22:29:14Z 1978-12 http://hdl.handle.net/1794/12855 274 pages This study of public elementary school organizations explored relationships among properties of three major variables: technology, structure and personnel. The relationships were examined (a) in the light of Charles Perrow's theoretical formulation of the "technological imperative" which states that the nature of an organization's technology determines the nature of its organizational structure and (b) in the light of the author's notion that the educational attitudes of organizational personnel were likely to affect the technology and structure of educational organizations. The general research problem was stated as follows: Are public elementary school organizations characterized by systematic variation in relationships among properties of personnel attitudes, technology and structure? Four research questions were derived from the study's theoretical framework: 1. Is there evidence that the technological imperative operates in educational organizations? This question was addressed by an examination of (1.1) relationships of instructional flexibility (a measure of technological routineness) with the following structural characteristics: (a) bureaucratization of teacher behavior, (b) influence over school-wide matters, and (c) influence over classroom matters; and (1.2) the effects of control variables on the hypothesized negative relationship between instructional flexibility and bureaucratization of teacher behavior. 2. What weights may be assigned to characteristics of supervisory and instructional personnel regarding their association , if any, with instructional flexibility and properties of organizational structure? This question was addressed by an examination of (2.1) relationships of the educational attitudes of principals and staffs with instructional flexibility and (2.2) bureaucratization of teacher behavior and (2.3) the powers of two models to describe causal relationships among these variables. 3. What few variables compared with instructional flexibility best predict bureaucratization of teacher behavior? 4. What few variables compared with bureaucratization of teacher behavior best predict instructional flexibility? Data was collected by a questionnaire survey of 41 elementary schools in a large urban western Canadian school district. Computerized multivariate statistical techniques, including path analysis, were used to examine the data. en_US University of Oregon rights_reserved The Technological Imperative in Educational Organizations: An Investigation of Structural and Personnel Factors Associated with the Flexibility of Instructional Technology in Public Elementary Schools Thesis
Lambeth, Cathryn (University of Oregon, 2012)[more][less]Tindal, Gerald Lambeth, Cathryn Lambeth, Cathryn 2012-10-26T04:03:38Z 2012-10-26T04:03:38Z 2012 http://hdl.handle.net/1794/12421 The current study investigated variability in student performance on a concurrent verbalization measure based on a grade-level sample math word problem and sought to determine to what extent the variability in verbalization scores is related to scores on a reliable measure of reading (DIBELS Next) and math (easyCBM) and to student factors (e.g. sex, grade, economic status). In light of the 2014 implementation of the Common Core State Standards and related measures of student performance, both of which contain components of language in mathematics curriculum and assessment, it was the intent of this study to identify factors associated with verbalization on sample math word problems that could be correlated with student performance on reliable, commonly used assessments of reading and math. The sample for analysis included 105 intermediate-grade students from one elementary school in the Pacific Northwest. Results support a relation between students' verbalizations about math word problems and benchmark assessments in reading and math. Limitations of the study, considerations for future research, and implications for practice are discussed. en_US University of Oregon All Rights Reserved. Concurrent Verbalization elementary math comprehension think-alouds Using Concurrent Verbalization to Measure Math Comprehension Electronic Thesis or Dissertation
Using Curriculum-Based Measurement to Predict Eighth-Grade Student Performance on a Statewide Reading AssessmentLeRoux, Mindy (University of Oregon, 2012)[more][less]Zvoch, Keith LeRoux, Mindy LeRoux, Mindy 2012-10-26T04:00:11Z 2012-10-26T04:00:11Z 2012 http://hdl.handle.net/1794/12386 The purpose of this study was to analyze the relationship between oral reading fluency (ORF) and Maze, two common Curriculum-Based Measures (CBMs), and the statewide large-scale assessment of reading in Oregon, the Oregon Assessment of Knowledge and Skills- Reading (OAKS-R). A sample of three cohorts of eighth-grade students in an Oregon school district was used to examine concurrent validity, predictive validity, and the relation between demographic characteristics, disability status, and socio-economic status and the ability to predict performance on the OAKS-R. Findings of the concurrent validity analysis revealed a moderately strong positive correlation between the OAKS-R and both ORF and Maze measures, with ORF demonstrating a slightly stronger correlation with the OAKS-R. Multiple regression analyses were used to analyze the predictive relationship between ORF and Maze and scores on the eighth-grade OAKS-R. Both ORF and Maze were statistically significant predictors of OAKS-R, demonstrating moderately positive relationships with scores on the state reading test. Although no interaction effect was found between disability classification or eligibility for free or reduced-price meals and the different CBMs, in relation to the OAKS-R, student disability status was negatively related to performance on the OAKS-R. The relationship between OAKS-R performance and low socio-economic status, as measured by eligibility for free or reduced-price lunch status, was not consistent across the cohorts. This finding is promising, as it indicates that there may be factors that schools can take advantage of to ameliorate the relationship between poverty and reading outcome measures for eighth-grade students. In light of study results, suggestions for future research, as well as implications for the field, are discussed. This study adds to the research literature documenting that ORF and Maze assessments provide schools with valuable information to predict student performance on statewide large-scale assessments of reading. With CBM data available early in the school year, schools can provide additional intervention as needed, potentially leading to improved end-of-year student performance on the OAKS-R. en_US University of Oregon All Rights Reserved. Assessment Curriculum-Based Measurement Eighth Grade Maze Middle School Reading Oral Reading Fluency Using Curriculum-Based Measurement to Predict Eighth-Grade Student Performance on a Statewide Reading Assessment Electronic Thesis or Dissertation
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