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Posted: 08 March 2008. Updated: 24 April 2009 - fixed a photo caption that was in error!
This is a tribute for Al, originally stimulated by a formal tribute initiated by Martin Lisius, at the TESSA Severe Storms Conference - which I was unable to attend owing to a prior commitment.
The occasion for this originally was Alan's retirement from spotter training. Now that Alan R. Moller actually has retired from the National Weather Service, it represents the passing of a giant in his chosen field of weather forecasting. Not only has Al distinguished himself in the technical skills of weather forecasting, he also has set an incredibly high standard for contributions to society with those skills. Clearly, the residents of North Texas have benefitted the most, but this by no means represents the limit of his impact (and recognition), which extends nationally and even internationally. He's the living embodiment of what it means to be a Science Operations Officer, a Lead Forecaster, and especially a Warning Coordination Meteorologist (all rolled into one) - the prototype by which others might justifiably be measured, but against whom virtually no one could measure up. Yes, I realize that's a biased evaluation. But no one I know of could conceivably combine the skills of a SOO, a WCM, and a lead forecaster as well as Al has over the course of his career.
Al has been a friend of mine since we first met at OU as meteorology graduate students in 1972. Clearly, we shared a passion for the weather, fast cars, and shady women, among other things. For two decades, from 1977 to 1997, we were regular storm chase partners, and I was thereby the beneficiary of many hours of animated conversation with him on a huge variety of topics and it's safe to say that two weeks storm chasing with Al was always lot of fun. Most of our chase vacations included at least one shouting match between us - but never with any lingering recriminations - sometimes these were public and others would fear for our friendship, but this is only a reflection of our shared passion for what we were doing. He taught me a lot about operational meteorology that I hadn't experienced for myself. For example, he's responsible for awakening in me an awareness of the need to help the users of all the forecast and warning products issued by an operational forecasting agency. He knew about such things because he'd observed them at first hand and correctly understood what he saw: if our forecasts are perfect but the users don't receive the message, don't understand the message, don't know what to do with the message, and don't act on the contents of the message, then our time and effort has been wasted. Al acted on that knowledge in many ways and so has worked tirelessly on all those critical components of the forecasting process, to say nothing of his efforts as a forecaster. He was a man before his time in this regard, and still is. Perhaps some day the bureaucrats will finally realize by his absence how much Al has done for the National Weather Service, but many, many people have been the beneficiaries of his insights. Perhaps someday they will recognize how much he gave without hesitation, asking for (and usually receiving) nothing in return. We all admire his enthusiasm, which he excels at conveying in his outstanding presentations. His talks are justifiably legendary for all who are lucky enough to attend one or more - professionals and laypersons alike. He has a gift for gab that grabs your attention and holds it fast.
He also has served as inspiration and mentor to everyone around him, including me. Al is one of my heroes and I know, having heard it from numerous people who have served with him in the trenches, that he's the same for them. He'll share anything he knows without any concern for recognition or reciprocal compensation for his time and effort. The only "problem" any of us have had with his vigorous efforts to enlighten us is not having enough time to benefit from all he has to offer. His legacy alone is enough to inspire, even in those who've never met him personally. For those of us blessed to know him, he's always brought out things in us we didn't even realize we had.
During our storm chase times together, Al taught me a great deal about photography, and I know his images have been as much of an inspiration to budding photographers as his meteorology has been an inspiration to budding weather forecasters. His photographs are prototypically excellent, second to no one doing photography on the plains. Clearly, art and science are entangled in his head - apparently to the extent that his hair has been forced (reluctantly) to give way, to make room! Hopefully, his retirement will give him the time to compile and share some collections of his images, as well as going out to add more gorgeous shots to his voluminous collection. One aspect of his talks that everyone enjoys has been his typical finale: a selection of his photographs that never fail to elicit "wows" and "aaaahhs" from the audience that always leaves us wanting to see more.
Al at work in a Texas field of Tickseed Coreopsis, plying his craft with typical concentration, while waiting for storms to fire on a chase sometime in the 1980s.
Al has never compromised his principles and it's hard to imagine anyone more committed to ethical and responsible behavior in all facets of his life. Anyone wishing a role model for almost anything humans do would do well to emulate him. I've shamelessly stolen many of his ideas - which is another way of saying (without words), how much I admire him and what he does. He's made a big difference in many people's lives and the world is vastly better, thanks to his efforts, than it would have been without him. He's not a seeker of recognition, but those of us who know him have seen and appreciate what he stands for and how he has served. It's been my honor and privilege to know him as a friend and to come to appreciate the value of what he's done in so many ways. I hope his retirement means I'll see more of him, because he's been a positive light in my life for a long time.
Update: 22 February 2009
Al's formal "retirement" dinner was held at Vance Godbey's Restaurant on the Jacksboro Highway during the evening of 20 February 2009. There were around 100 or so in attendance and many more who wanted to attend but were unable to do so. After a nice buffet dinner, with excellent musical entertainment (some great blues!) provided by a local group of musiciansthat included Fort Worth forecaster Stacie Hanes - the group was dubbed "Stacie Hanes and the Dry Line Blues Band"- the tributes to Al began. NWS Southern Region Director Bill Proenza was there to kick off the tributes
- left to right: Al's mother, Barbara, Al's wife, Patti, Al, Bill, Prof. Ken Crawford (OU) and Bill Bunting (current Fort Worth MIC). Not all of my photos turned out well enough to share, but the following is a pot pourri of participants at the celebration of Al's career.
Skip Ely - former MIC at Fort Worth.
Kay and Tim Marshall. Tim is the Editor of Stormtrack and is a long-time storm chaser/photographer
Mike Foster, MIC at the Norman, OK office, and his wife. Mike is a long-time storm chaser and photographer.
Carson Eads - long-time storm chaser and spotter, as well as photographer.
Jason Jordan sharing a table with Krista Villarreal Moore and her daughter Abigail - Jason is working at the Lubbock office and is a storm chaser. Krista is a meteorologist.
Al's formal retirement cake.
Southern Region meteorologist Gary Woodall presents Al with a gift from the storm spotters of the local area.
Larry Mooney, MIC at the Boulder, CO office, presents Al with a valuable souvenier baseball signed by Don Drysdale (Al has been a lifelong Dodgers baseball fan)
Martin Lisius, TESSA Director and CEO of Tempest Tours and Prairie Pictures made a presentation and gave Al some nice gifts on behalf of many contributors.
Recognition of Al from Rick Perry, governor of Texas.
Al shakes hands with the "Father of Storm Chasing", David Hoadley, who came all the way from Virginia to honor Al.
There were many others there ... I'm afraid I'm going to slight most of them by not posting a picture, but it was great to see all of us together to honor someone from among us. I certainly appreciate the efforts made by those able to attend, and I know many more would have wanted to be there but couldn't.
A few final statements regarding Al's contributions to the world. I have no doubt that Al has touched tens of thousands of lives, if not more, in a positive way. He's been an inspiration to all who've had the great good fortune to be around him, but his dedication to public safety also has resulted in many, many people who owe Al a debt of gratitude without ever having heard of him. His tireless efforts to introduce the science of meteorology into the warning process and to train spotters (whose life-saving volunteer contributions can't be overvalued) mean that NWS forecasting and warning wouldn't be where it is today without him. Without the integrated warning system that Al has done so much to create and foster, many more people might have been killed or seriously injured by storms. Yet even at this meeting in celebration of his professional career, Al tried to deflect all the recognition by saying "It's not about me. It's about the people who have helped make this system." Sorry Al, but we have to disagree on that one - you can't escape the admiration of your friends and colleagues. At least on this night, it was about you!! We know that absent your zeal and tireless, nay, relentless dedication, much that is now good likely would never have happened.
It's my honor to have been your friend for more than 35 years. You've more than earned a retirement - may it be filled with the happiness you deserve.


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High school sweethearts Eric and Ariel are torn about what to wear on Halloween party this year. Ariel just watched the movie Suicide Squad and she came up with the idea of dressing up as Joker and Harley Quinn. This is a super cool idea! Let's help Ariel and Eric start the transformation! There are many fun makeup ideas that you could use in your own makeup. Follow the instructions on game and learn them! After the makeup session, select the outfits of Joker for Eric and dresses of Harley Queen for Ariel! Their Halloween makeover this year would be a blast in school party! Have fun!


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Someone check the CBA. And then forward it to the Boston Media. We smell (possibly) misguided firestorm.
As a point of fact, the CBA requires that
No Player shall be required to report for spring training workouts more
than thirty-three (33) days prior to the start of the championship season
So, April 2nd is the first Sox game. March has 31 days. That would indicate, by my math, that March 1st is the thirty-third day before the start of the championship season, for the Sox at least. Unless you don't count the 2nd, the day of the game. Which I can't figure out if you do. But the first game for the league is Mets/Cards on Sunday, April 1st, which is clearly in violation. So will Manny be following the rules? Breaking the rules? Does anyone care besides certain Boston columnists (and, eventually, Murray Chass)?
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Carving a new path in unchartered territory requires an adventurous spirit, an open mind, and, as every expatriate knows, a supportive family. Dr. Pascal Vidal can certainly attest to that. As US Campus Director of the SKEMA Business School in Raleigh, he is a true pioneer in higher education, who, from the very start, has been involved in the process of planting a SKEMA campus within the North Carolina State University in Raleigh—a feat never before pursued by a French school in the United States.
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Though his initial mandate in Raleigh is for three years, the quality of life and environment in the Golden Triangle are such that Pascal Vidal wouldn't be opposed to staying here indefinitely like many of his international friends did. However, the impending higher education for his children requires that the Vidal family, as always, remains open to all future possibilities that this globalized world has to offer.


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SEATTLE, Nov. 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) and TUI Travel PLC ("TUI Travel" or "the Group"), one of the world's leading leisure travel companies, have completed an order for two 787-8 Dreamliners. The deal, worth $424 million at current list prices, extends TUI Travel's 787 commitment to 15 airplanes. The purchase was originally attributed on the Boeing Orders & Deliveries website to an unidentified customer. TUI took delivery of its first 787-8 Dreamliner in May and now has four airplanes in service.
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"There are many situations where it would be useful to be able to publish multi-dimensional data, such as statistics, on the web in such a way that it can be linked to related data sets and concepts. The Data Cube vocabulary provides a means to do this using the W3C RDF (Resource Description Framework) standard. The model underpinning the Data Cube vocabulary is compatible with the cube model that underlies SDMX (Statistical Data and Metadata eXchange), an ISO standard for exchanging and sharing statistical data and metadata among organizations.
"The UIS Glossary includes statistical terms related to education, science, technology and innovation, culture, and communication & information. Some of the entries contain translations in one or more of the following languages: Arabic, English, French and Spanish. Other entries provide more detailed information, such as definitions, calculation formulas for indicators and sources. Indicators are marked with an asterisk (*). This is a dynamic tool, which is regularly updated by the UIS."
Systematische Buchaufstellung des statistischen Quellenmaterials des Kommunikations-, Informations-, Medienzentrum (KIM) der Universität Konstanz.
Systematic book setting up of Stastical Source Material
of the communication, information, media center (KIM) of the University of Konstanz.


text: A long list of Hollywood heavyweights has been announced as the voice cast for Disney/Pixars upcoming CGI feature MONSTERS, INC. The star-studded cast includes Billy Crystal, John Goodman, Steve Buscemi, James Coburn, Jennifer Tily, Bonnie Hunt and first-timer Mary Gibbs. The film chronicles what happens when a careless monster lets a human girl into the land of spooks and scares. Goodman will voice James P. Sullivan, a large, furry and horned employee of Monsters Inc. Voicing Sullivans sassy one-eyed sidekick will be Crystal. In her debut, Gibbs will provide the voice for the girl who stumbles into the freak factory. Coburn will be the crab-like factory CEO, Tily the snake-headed seductress and Buscemi, a sarcastic shaped-changing spook. Pete Docter (TOY STORY) and David Silverman (THE SIMPSONS) are co-directing the film, which is set to hit theatres in November 2001. So far the industry buzz on this film is only good


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PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Police say a New Kensington man sent hundreds of sexually explicit text messages to people he didn't know.
According to police, 43-year-old Edwin Meharey admitted that for three years he's texted numbers at random, sending sexually explicit messages that ended up on phones of teens and preteens.
He would send the messages to random numbers with sexual messages such as, "R u wearing underpants."
The father of a 12-year-old who received one of the messages was glad to hear about Meharey's arrest.
"I'm happy to hear it," he said. "I think all these people need to be off the face of the earth or put away or something like that."
Investigators said Meharey admitted to sending the messages with a pre-paid cell phone and continued even after being asked to stop.
A Bridgeville couple got messages from the same phone from someone who said he was a 9-year-old boy who was going to "jump off a cliff" in the woods behind an old farmhouse and asked them to come to his funeral.
Police got the pre-paid phone's ID number from AT&T and triangulated the messages to Meharey's home New Kensington where he lived with his mother.
Police got a search warrant for the home where they found the matching ID number in a phone. Police say Meharey thought he couldn't be tracked because the phone wasn't registered to him.
Meharey is being held in the Allegheny County Jail on charges of harassment and unlawful contact with minors.
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It's only a matter of time
YAMBA junior and Waratahs second-rower Kane Douglas believes it is only a matter of time before northern NSW unearths its next Super Rugby talent.
Towering 202cm giant Douglas has played a total of 27 matches for the Waratahs.
He started most games in the first half of the 2011 season before the 'Tahs lost their away semi-final play-off 23-13 to Auckland Blues on June 24.
The 22-year-old Douglas, brother of Cronulla Sharks forward Luke, also played in this match.
Douglas was impressed with the 120 kids that showed up to Camp Waratah at St John's Woodlawn College in Lismore yesterday.
"There are some great kids going around up here, even at under-8 and under-9 level," he said.
"This region probably doesn't get the credit it deserves for its young talent but there are plenty of young guys that can make it in the game."
Douglas believes the Waratahs can bounce back from this year's disappointing loss to the Blues.
"We definitely can," he said.
"It will be hard because we've lost experience with Kurtley Beale, Phil Waugh and Al Baxter all leaving.
"But we've come up with some good buys – Adam Ashley-Cooper is one of them."
Douglas credited his solid season to the work of Waratahs forwards coach Michael Foley.
"He knows what he wants and he has a great mind," he said.
"He's helped me with my lineouts and putting into practice the things I learn when I run on to the paddock.
"He makes sure you're on top mentally going into a game."
Douglas has one more year left on his Waratahs contract and is desperate to stay at NSW.
"It was always an easy decision to go to NSW and I've loved my time there," he said.
Douglas played junior rugby against Queensland Reds squad member and former Wollongbar-Alstonville Pioneer Ben Coridas and expressed his delight in the 23-year-old making his debut for this year's Super 15 champions.
"I played against Ben when I was young and also in the Waratah Academy," Douglas said.
"He played a couple of games for them this year so good on him."
Douglas lit a fuse for when the Reds and Waratahs clash again next season in Australian rugby's most heated rivalry.
"We beat them in the first round and it would have been good to beat them again in the second round, but we had a few injuries in that match," he said.
"The Reds played some good football this year and have some good talent."
Development manager for North Coast rugby Bruce Frame was blown away by the numbers that showed up to his clinic yesterday.
"To get 120 in Lismore is great; the town received more interest than Tamworth and the Hunter," he said.
"Kane being a Yamba junior shows you can make it from anywhere."
"This is the starting point and we look for discipline in the kids.
"If you do the work you get the rewards."
At the camp the kids learnt basic catch and pass, tackle and running drills before participating in a modified sevens match.


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Date: 27 August 2019
Our next public training program is in Alice Springs in October.
Register by Thursday 11 October to secure your place
Customised training courses can be organised for businesses or organisations that would prefer to have in-house training for their staff. These courses can be tailored to focus on the particular needs of an organisation to heighten the relevance of the training.
Anti-Discrimination, Harassment and Bullying
Preventing Discrimination, Harassment and Bullying for Managers and Supervisors
Contact Officer Role
Challenging Unconscious Bias
For more information, download the Alice Springs Training Calendar August 2019. PDF (941 kB)
To register for training courses, print and complete a registration form below:
NT Training Registration Form - PDF (361 kB)
Cancellation Policy - PDF (245 kB)
NT Anti-Discrimination Commission
Tel: 08 8999 1444
Email: email@example.com
Website: www.adc.nt.gov.au
Date: 4 July 2019
Our next public training program is in Darwin in August.
Register by 16 August to secure your place
Customised training courses can be organised for businesses or organisations that would prefer to have in-house training for their staff. These courses can be tailored to focus on the particular needs of an organisation to heighten the relevance of the training.
Anti-Discrimination, Harassment and Bullying
Preventing Discrimination, Harassment and Bullying for Managers and Supervisors
Contact Officer Role
Challenging Unconscious Bias
For more information, download the Darwin Training Calendar August 2019. PDF (941 kB)
To register for training courses, print and complete a registration form below:
NT Training Registration Form - PDF (361 kB)
Cancellation Policy - PDF (245 kB)
NT Anti-Discrimination Commission
Tel: 08 8999 1444
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Website: www.adc.nt.gov.au
Date: 7 May 2019
The Seniors Expo is on again from 10am to 2pm on Friday 31 May 2019. It is once again at the Palmerston Recreation Centre, The Boulevard Palmerston. The Independent Commissions including the Anti-Discrimination Commission will have a stall at the event with lots of promotional material and information. COTA are celebrating being 50 years GOLD in the Territory.
To check out the events for the day, go to https://www.cotant.org.au/territory-seniors-calendar/seniors-expo-2019/.
Entry is free and there are competitions, giveaways, performances, activities and refreshments as well as a range of stalls to visit.
Date: 27 February 2019
Commissioner Sally Sievers will be speaking at the YWCA event "#MeToo but what can we do?" on Wednesday 6 March from 6.00 – 7.30 pm.
Full details and tickets are available at the Eventbrite website.
Our team will have a stall at the Walk and Celebrations in Civic Park on Saturday 9 March from 8.30 to 10.30 am. Come and say hello.
We'll also be attending a variety of International Women's Day events around Darwin so whichever one you attend, you may see one of us there.
Date: 6 November 2018
NT Human Rights Awards Steering committee have extended the deadline for Human Rights Awards nominations until 13 November 2018.
There's still time to recognise all those people and organisations doing the everyday work.
Date: 17 September 2018
Nominations now open
NT Human Rights Awards – "The Fitzgeralds"
The Steering Committee are very excited to announce that nominations are now open for the 2018 NT Human Rights Awards.
There are Awards for an individual and organization in each of the four categories: Youth, Justice, Social Change and Diversity.
"We encourage people to think broadly and nominate people or organizations who create or enhance equality of opportunity and human rights in the NT, including health, education, sport and the Arts", said Ms. Sally Sievers, NT Anti-Discrimination Commissioner.
Check out our website for the diverse array of former winners.
Nominate early nominate often.
Date: 16 July 2018
Human Rights Awards lunchtime talks
Once again this year, the NT Human Rights Awards committee have arranged a series of lunchtime talks by past winners.
They will be held on the last Wednesday of each month from July to November at 1pm at 1/60 Smith St Darwin. Everyone is welcome, please spread the word!
For catering purposes, please RSVP to Suzy on 08 8914 2300.
The program includes:
For more information about the awards and how to nominate go to:
The lunchtime talks are supported by Maurice Blackburn Lawyers.
Date: 13 June 2018
Discrimination Information Sessions
The Anti-Discrimination Commission will be visiting the office of the Multicultural Council of the NT in Malak Shopping Centre on the third Wednesday of each month from 4.30 – 6.30 pm. Complaints and enquiry officers from the ADC team will be on site to offer advice or information on the ADC process or to discuss any concerns or queries you may have. Groups or individuals can be seen by appointment, or you can just walk in.
This service will be confidential.
Our upcoming sessions are 21 June, 19 July and 15 August 2018.
Date: 31 May 2018
COTA Seniors Expo 2018
The Seniors Expo is on again from 10am to 2pm on Friday 1 June 2018. This year it is at the Palmerston Recreation Centre, The Boulevard Palmerston. The Independent Commissions including the Anti-Discrimination Commission will have a stall at the event with lots of promotional material and information.
To check out the events for the day, go to www.cotant.org.au/territory-seniors-calendar/seniors-expo-2018
Entry is free and there are performances, activities and refreshments as well as a range of stalls to visit.
Date: 4 May 2018
Discrimination Information Sessions
The Anti-Discrimination Commission will be visiting the office of the Multicultural Council of the NT in Malak Shopping Centre on the third Wednesday of each month from 4.30 – 6.30 pm. Complaints and enquiry officers from the ADC team will be on site to offer advice or information on the ADC process or to discuss any concerns or queries you may have. Groups or individuals can be seen by appointment, or you can just walk in.
This service will be confidential.
Our upcoming sessions are 17 May, 21 June and 19 July 2018.
Date: 9 April 2018
12 April – Democracy Dash
On 12 April, the Anti-Discrimination Commission will once again be participating in the 2018 Democracy Dash.
Democracy Dash is a NT Youth Week event that is designed to teach students about democracy, the important work of democratic institutions and the responsibilities of citizens who live in a democracy. Students 'dash' around the CBD in an 'amazing race' style event, visiting several organisations and completing an activity at each location.
Students travel in teams of approximately 8 to 10 students with a teacher accompanying each group. The start and finish line is at Civic Park, which is located between Darwin City Council and Brown's Mart on Smith Street.
It is organized by the NT Electoral Commission and is open to all students in years 9-12.
For more information or to make a booking, contact the NTEC Education & Engagement Officer on 8999 7634 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Date: 16 March 2018
17 March 2018 – Celebrate International Women's Day 2018 with the Vietnamese Community
The Anti-Discrimination Commissioner Sally Sievers will give a short presentation at this free community event from 5 – 9 pm at the Vietnamese Community Centre, 6 Earhart Court Marrara.
In addition to Ms Sievers, there will be other inspiring guest speakers, multicultural performances, Ao Dai fashion show and traditional Vietnamese food.
For further details contact Ms Phuong Le by email to firstname.lastname@example.com or by phone on 0412 031 626.
Date: 01 February 2018
8 March 2018 – International Women's Day
There will be events held all around the Territory for the 2018 International Women's Day. In Darwin there will be the International Women's Day March in Darwin City on Saturday 10 March 2018. The March will leave State Square at 9.30am and conclude at Parliament House where there will be further celebrations and entertainment.
The theme set down by the UN Women National Committee Australia is "Leave No Woman Behind" examining the vital role that women play in humanitarian and disaster planning and response. It also examines the impacts that disasters have on women and girls and highlights the important roles that women play in risk reduction, rebuilding, rehabilitation and peace processes.
Another theme you might see crop up is #PressforProgress, a call-to-action to press forward and progress gender parity. This is a strong call to motivate and unite friends, colleagues and whole communities to think, act and be gender inclusive.
Date: 18 September 2017
Have your say – Modernising the Anti-Discrimination Act
The Territory Government has launched its review of the Anti-Discrimination Act with a Discussion Paper released on 3 September 2017. From now until 3 December 2017 you have the opportunity to comment on a wide range of proposed changes.
Anti-Discrimination Commissioner Sally Sievers said at the launch, "This is an important opportunity for Territorians to have their say, ensuring we have a comprehensive and contemporary Act that promotes equality of opportunity for groups potentially vulnerable to discrimination in the Territory." The discussion paper outlines the proposed changes and asks you questions about each change.
You can comment on one, some or all of the suggested changes. They include things such as:
The full discussion paper can be downloaded from: https://justice.nt.gov.au/…/law/open-law-reform-consultation
Submissions can be emailed to: email@example.com.
Date: 04 September 2017
RIGHTS ON SHOW - 23rd RIGHTS ON SHOW human rights art award and exhibition
Darwin Community Legal Service has announced the theme for this year's Rights on Show human rights art award and exhibition. It is "Sustainable Tourism: visitors and locals caring for country". Entries close 17 November 2017 and the exhibition dates are from 24 November to 14 December 2017. For information or entry forms phone 8982 1111 or email firstname.lastname@example.com or go to www.dcls.org.au or see the WORD version here.
For more information, please select a download file:
Date: 04 September 2017
Zero Tolerance forums – Abuse and Neglect are not OK
NDS and Valid are holding a series of free forums around the NT about human rights, safety and preventing abuse and neglect of people with disability. ADC Commissioner Sally Sievers will attend in person in Darwin on 6 September and Katherine on 8 September.
For more information, please select a download file: WORD || PDF
To book in, go to the NDS Events web page https://www.nds.org.au/events-and-tra…/zero-tolerance-forums or call Susan Burns on 08 8930 2823 or send her an email at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Date: 09 August 2017
Know Your Rights – Information session for Seniors and People with Disability
The ADC Commissioner Sally Sievers will be speaking at the Integrated DisAbility Action Inc (IdA) Know Your Rights information session on the 23rd of August in Nightcliff. The session runs from 10 – 12.
There will be a variety of other speakers and morning tea provided at this free event.
Bookings are essential, so if you want to come along, please contact Sara via email firstname.lastname@example.com or phone on 8948 5400 to register.
Date: 21 June 2017
2017 Vinnies CEO Sleepout - Thursday 22 June at the Darwin Waterfront Parklands
The NT Anti-Discrimination Commissioner is participating in the 2017 Vinnies CEO Sleepout. The sleepout is on Thursday 22 June at the Darwin Waterfront Parklands. The money raised helps fight homelessness and make a real difference to those who have no place to call home.
To donate to a great cause follow the link below to sponsor the Commissioner.
Date: 26 April 2017
Anti-Discrimination Commissioner Sally Sievers is visiting Alice Springs on the 3rd May 2017. She will be available from 3-4.30pm to answer any issues, inquiries that you may have or if you need any information regarding discrimination.
Date: 01 March 2017
The 2017 International Women's Day calendar is now online! If your organisation is planning on running an event or activity to celebrate IWD and would like to be included on the calendar, please complete the attached form and send it to email@example.com
2017 IWD Calendar of Events (PDF 599KB) 2017 IWD Calendar of Events (WORD 53KB)
Date: 01 March 2017
Play by the Rules have launched their Let Kids be Kids campaign which is all about raising awareness about poor sideline behaviour at junior sport. The campaign will also provide people with a range of resources to help educate and inform people about the impact of poor sideline behaviour. Stop poor sideline behaviour - just Let Kids be Kids - download your free toolkit at http://playbytherules.net.au
Date: 22 February 2017
You are invited to Darwin's 3rd International Women's Day Gala Dinner Fundraiser in the Grand Ballroom, DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade on Saturday, March 11 2017. Celebrating respect, appreciation, and equality for women, this year's theme is Be Bold For Change.
Venue: DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade Darwin
Time: 6:30pm - 11:30pm
Tickets: $130 each or a table of 10 for $1200. Tickets include: 2 course dinner, a 2-hour generous drinks package (cash bar available), guest speakers, entertainment, silent auction and networking with great women of the Territory.
Dress Code: Territory Rig/Formal
Gentlemen: Long trousers, long sleeve shirt and tie or bowtie
Ladies: After 5 dress or formal dress/gown
Tickets are available here: https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=255061
If you or anyone in your network would like to come on board as a support/sponsor of the event please email email@example.com
Date: 15 February 2017
The ADC Commissioner will be attending and speaking at the Northern Institute's International Women's Day event on Wednesday 8 March 2017 from 9:30am – 11:30am. There will be other speakers on the day as well as a Free Morning Tea and a photo booth. Join them to help forge a more inclusive, gender equal world and hear inspirational women tell their stories.
Gold Coin donation required and please RSVP at Cdu.edu.au/Northern-Institute .
Check out the flyer for more information.
Download Flyer:
International Women's Day 2017 - Northern Institute (PDF 218KB)
International Women's Day 2017 - Northern Institute (WORD 218KB)
Date: 08 February 2017
International Women's Day (IWD) 2017 is fast approaching with the theme for this year being #BeBoldForChange. Each of us can make a difference by taking bold action to support gender equality.
The NT ADC Commissioner is already involved in two speaking events organised for IWD 2017 and details will be provided shortly. Further information about events happening around the NT for IWD will be posted on our website and Facebook pages.
What are you planning to #BeBoldForChange this International Women's Day?
Date: 01 December 2016
The Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins has recently visited Darwin to discuss her priorities for the next 5 years. She visited the ADC office to consult staff about working towards gender equality and during her trip attended other events organised by the Women Engineers, NT Working Women's Centre and Aboriginal Peaks.
Kate also attended the Tiwi Bombers Youth Girls AFL Team training. Check out our Facebook or Twitter pages for some great photos of Kate's trip. We look forward seeing Kate and her team in the Territory next year and working with her in the future.
Date: 03 November 2016
Complaints relating to disability discrimination in the Northern Territory (2015-2016) have ranked as the highest complaint issue received by the NT Anti-Discrimination Commissioner for the second year in a row.
NT Anti-Discrimination Commissioner Sally Sievers said that disability complaints represented 14% of all complaints handled and had increased by 36% from the previous year. The most common disability was mental health representing 55% of the disability complaints handled.
While the most common area of complaint, that is where the alleged discrimination occurred, also remained as the workplace.
"In 2015-16 we saw a 22% increase in age complaints and a 21% increase in failure to accommodate a special need, which we know were predominately about disability."
"These results are not unique to the Territory," Ms Sievers said.
"The Willing to Work Inquiry by the Australian Human Rights Commission in 2015 reported that more than a quarter of Australians aged 50 years and over had experienced age discrimination in the workplace during the past two years and that labour force participation for people with disability in Australia has changed little over the past twenty years."
Recent reports indicate:
"Clearly as a community we have a lot to learn. We need to better understand barriers to the workplace and the contribution all people can make."
"One of the ways we can do this is by increasing public awareness. We know that Worksafe obligations are generally understood, knowledge of obligations under the Anti-Discrimination Act, however still have a long way to go," she said.
"I cannot stress enough the importance of understanding your rights and obligations under the Anti-Discrimination Act and urge anyone concerned to contact us."
The Anti-Discrimination Commission enquiry service is available to both members of the general public and organisations wishing to better understand their rights and obligations under the Act on 8999 1444 or via email to firstname.lastname@example.com
The Northern Territory Anti-Discrimination Commission's Annual Report 2015 – 16 was tabled in Parliament earlier this week.
Media enquiries: Jeannette Button on 0407 727 080 or email@example.com
Date: 20 October 2016
Disability Discrimination Commissioner, Alastair McEwin will be conducting a national consultation which will help guide the development of his priorities and seek input from the disability community on how he can most effectively work to advance the rights of people with a disability. These consultations aim to engage with the disability community and gather information and knowledge on the extent and nature of disability discrimination and the human rights of people with disability in Australia. The focus of the consultations will be guided by the Commissioner's National Consultation Discussion paper which sets out five proposed areas of priority as being:
• Employment
• Education
• Housing
• The criminal justice system
• Implementation of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
The details for the Darwin Consultation are:
Wed 26 October 2016
National Disability Services Northern Territory
Level 2
43 Cavenagh St
Darwin, NT, 0800
Go to link https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/shaping-our-future-discussions-on-disability-rights-darwin-tickets-28022951402
For more information go to http://www.humanrights.gov.au/our-work/disability-rights/projects/disability-discrimination-commissioner-national-consultations
Date: 06 October 2016
The Australian Human Rights Disability Discrimination Commissioner, Alastair McEwin will be conducting a national consultation which will help guide the development of his priorities and seek input from the disability community on how he can most effectively work to advance the rights of people with a disability.
These consultations aim to engage with the disability community and gather information and knowledge on the extent and nature of disability discrimination and the human rights of people with a disability in Australia.
He will be visiting Darwin on the 26 October 2016 so keep an eye out for details of his visit .
Date: 28 September 2016
The Multicultural Community of the NT and the Australian Human Rights Commission invite you to a community forum to discuss the role of 18C in a multicultural community with the Australian Race Discrimination Commissioner Dr Tim Soutphommasane.
The event will be held at the MCNT Community Room at the Malak Shopping Centre between 6pm and 8pm on Thursday 6 October 2016.
Please contact Ron at the MCNT on 08 8945 9122 for more information or email firstname.lastname@example.com
Download Flyer:
Community Forum with Dr Tim Soutphommasane from the AHRC (PDF 214KB) WORD (203KB)
Date: 03 August 2016
The Anti-Discrimination Commission has organised 3 workshops looking at the Disability (Access to Premises – buildings) Standards 2010 (Premises Standards) and how to assist people and organisations' wanting to ensure it is properly applied.
The workshop will be of interest to:
The workshop will be run by Michael Small who is one of Australia's leading experts on the Premises Standards and who works with the building and legal sectors advising on how to apply it.
The workshop will cover:
There will be 3 courses run from 10:00am to 4:00pm in 3 locations:
Alice Springs – Monday 29 August 2016
Katherine – Monday 5 September 2016
Darwin – Wednesday 7 September 2016
There will be no charge for the workshop as the course is being funded by the Anti-Discrimination Commission office.
Please complete the attached nomination form and return to the office or e-mail to firstname.lastname@example.com by 12 August 2016. Spaces are limited so please confirm early.
Download Forms: Registration Form ( WORD 54KB)
Registration Form ( PDF 140KB)
If you would like to find out more about the workshop please call Michael Small on 0400 577 991 or e-mail at email@example.com.
We look forward to receiving your registrations.
Date: 11 July 2016
The Northern Territory Anti-Discrimination Commissioner Sally Sievers and the Hon. Susan Ryan AO, Age and Disability Discrimination Commissioner will co-host a presentation in Darwin as part of the Australian Human Rights Commission's Willing to Work Inquiry follow up.
The session will:
Please see the attached flyer for more information.
If you are interested in attending the event please RSVP to email@example.com or phone 08 8999 1444.
Download Flyer: Presentation Invitation (140KB)
Date: 17 June 2016
The Anti-Discrimination Commissioner will be speaking at an information session in Alice Springs on Thursday 23 June about the Anti-Discrimination complaints resolution process. Check out the flyer for more details and to RSVP.
Download Flyer: Multicultural Community Services of Central Australia - Information Session (273KB)
Date: 07 June 2016
The ADC Commissioner will be presenting an Unconscious Bias Lunchbox Session on 9 June 2016. Check out the flyer for more information and RSVP at firstname.lastname@example.com
Download Flyer: Unconscious Bias - raise awareness to 'bust your bias' (4.0MB)
Date: 25 May 2016
The Seniors Expo is on again from 10am to 2pm on Friday 3 June, the lawns and under croft performance area of the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory. The Independent Commissions including the Anti-Discrimination Commission will have a stall at the event with lots of promotional material and information.To check out the events for the day go to: http://www.cotant.org.au/programs-events/seniors-expo-2016/
Download Flyer: COTA Seniors Expo 2016 (3.17MB)
Date: 28 April 2016
The ADC Commissioner will be the key speaker at an upcoming event organised by Engineers Australia. The presentation will provide an introduction to Unconscious Bias in the workplace and will be held in Alice Springs. Check out the flyer for more information.
Download Flyer: Unconscious Bias 5 May 2016 Alice Springs (386KB)
Date: 30 March 2016
This Saturday (2 April 2016), there will be a Harmony Day Football Festival held in Gray. It will be a great family fun filled afternoon with soccer matches, food, face painting and activities. The ADC will be there with an interactive activity to celebrate Harmony Day along with lots of information and promotional material.
Download Flyers: Harmony Day Festival (790KB)
Harmony Day Football (857KB)
Date: 08 March 2016
Speaking at and attending a range of events to mark International Women's Day, the Northern Territory Anti-Discrimination Commissioner Sally Sievers says the discussion on the benefits of equal opportunities for women should be over by now and in 2016 "we should just be making it happen".
Ms Sievers proudly acknowledges that International Women's Day celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women but says that progress towards gender parity is too slow.
"We know the benefits of gender diversity economically and socially and need to move forward," she said.
Ms Sievers will speak to diverse audiences including union members, lawyers and engineers calling on them to remove the impediments that exist in achieving gender equality in the work place, to provide more flexible work arrangements for all and to advance women's careers into leadership roles.
"We need courageous leadership, particularly from men," she said.
"Gender parity is every-one's business, we need to challenge the every-day sexism and rigid gender stereotypes so that we don't enable a culture which allows for the more serious incidents of sexual harassment, sexual assaults, domestic and family violence to occur."
"This year's International Women's Day theme is #PledgeForParity and it is clearly evident that we still have a way to go."
"In 2016 we have much to celebrate, but there is so much more we need to do to achieve gender equality in Australia and most particularly the Northern Territory."
Ms Sievers will speak at the following events:
Family Life and Practice – Personal and Equal Opportunity Reflections, NT Women Lawyers Association and William Forster Chambers Cocktail Party on 10 March
CPSU IWD event on 15 March
Unconscious bias – An International Women's Day Breakfast hosted by the Northern Division Women in Engineering Group on 17 March
And attend:
NT Business Women's Network Breakfast on 8 March
Law Society CPD with Felicity Gerry QC on 8 March
International Women's Day March and Expo on 12 March
AFL NT Women's & Girls Grand Final on 12 March
My Sisters Dinner – Sharing Stories around the Kitchen Table on 26 March
For more information on International Women's Day events: http://www.adc.nt.gov.au/docs/2016-International-Womens-Day-Calendar-of-Events.pdf
Media enquires: please contact Jeannette Button on 0407 727 080
Date: 04 March 2016
On 8 March 2016 we celebrate International Women's Day. The theme this year is #PledgeForParity.
The Commissioner and ADC staff will be out and about at numerous events, including the Walk and Expo on Saturday 12 March 2016. The Commissioner is speaking at a number of events including Women's Lawyers on 10 March 2016, the CPSU event on the 15 March and Engineers Australia breakfast on Friday. We hope to see you at one of these events. We have much to celebrate but still a long way to go to achieve gender equality in Australia.
Date: 12 February 2016
International Women's Day is celebrated annually across the world on 8 March. The day provides an opportunity for communities to recognise the achievements of women, their contribution to our communities and the progress towards equality for women here in Australia and around the world.Check out the 2016 events calendar released by the Office of Women's Policy to find out what International Women's Day events are happening near you or alternatively register your event on the webpage.
Download the events calendar: [ PDF 228KB]
Date: 30 November 2015
The 2015 NT Human Rights Awards were held at the Supreme Court on the 10 December 2015. It was a great event with a huge turn out and an excellent Guest Speaker. Thirteen people/organisations were recognised with 6 highly commended and 7 winners over the four categories which were announced and presented on the night.
For more information on the awards evening please see attached media release.
Download the media release: [ PDF 147KB] [ WORD 2MB]
Date: 30 November 2015
The 2015 NT Human Rights Awards will be held at the Supreme Court on the 10 December 2015 from 5:30pm. Please RSVP to firstname.lastname@example.com by the 4 December.
Please see the flyer (PDF 204kb) for more details.
Date: 24 November 2015
The 2015 Rights on Show Opening Night will be held at the Supreme Court at 5:30pm on Thursday 26 November. The Exhibition will be displayed from the evening of the 26 November until the 10 December. The theme for this year's Rights on Show Is "Soil - Can you dig it?".
For more information contact 08 8982 1111 or www.dcls.org.au.
Date: 06 November 2015
The Australian Human Rights Commission has released a new resource to assist employers wanting to boost their recruitment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. They have labelled it as an "intensely practical response to business needs and to Indigenous disadvantage". Click on the link to read more about it and access the resources
Date: 07 October 2015
There is just over TWO WEEKS left to nominate for the 2015 NT Human Rights Awards so make sure you get your nominations in. http://www.nthumanrightsawards.com.au/
Featured below are last years winners of the Fitzgerald Social Change Award - NT Working Women's Centre
Date: 03 September 2015
Nominations are now open for 2015 NT Human Rights Awards. The Steering Committee are very excited to announce the Honourable Michael Kirby ACCMG as the speaker for the Awards night on 10 December 2015. Nominate now to ensure that those in our community who tirelessly work to promote Human Rights on a day to day basis are acknowledged and celebrated. http://www.nthumanrightsawards.com.au/
Honourable Michael Kirby ACCMG
Date: 17 August 2015
Come along to the Seniors Expo this Wednesday from 9:30am - 12:30pm at the Museum and Art Gallery of the NT . The event will be showcasing Community Services, Lifestyle and Entertainment. The Anti-Discrimination Director will be presenting on the day and talking about who the ADC is and what we do. For more event information please see the attached flyer or contact 08 8941 1004.
Download the poster here. [PDF 1.44MB]
Download the program here. [PDF 532KB]
Date: 22 May 2015
Free Event
Monday 1 June 2015
The integrity of sport is being challenged from multiple directions. From doping, to match-fixing, to the use of supplements and image enhancing substances. In this free forum you will learn about the latest challenges facing sub-elite sport from some of the country's leading experts.
Play by the Rules is a national initiative that promotes safe, fair and inclusive sport. Play by the Rules is partnering with the Australian Sports Commission, the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA) and the National Integrity in Sport Unit to stage this special event focusing on issues that impact on the integrity of sport at a sub-elite level - specifically doping, match fixing and the use of supplements and image enhancing substances. The forum will focus on the ethical dilemmas facing sport around a range of key integrity issues and provide participants with a framework to use in addressing these in the future.
There will be opportunities for comments and discussions. Refreshments will be provided.
To register follow the link http://pbtr.com.au/r/ntforum
Download the flyer here. [PDF 275KB]
Download the program here. [PDF 184KB]
Date: 26 March 2015
The Australian Race Discrimination Commissioner Tim Soutphommasane will be coming to Darwin on Monday 27 April to celebrate the 40 Years of the Racial Discrimination Act (RDA). Come and join in the discussion about the RDA Act and tell us your thoughts on how far we have come and how far we have to go. Please see the attached poster for more information and to RSVP to the event.
Download the flyer here.
Date: 19 February 2015
International Women's Day is held each year to celebrate the economic, political and social achievements of women past present and future. This year the theme is 'Make it Happen'.
Come and join us at the International Women's day Walk on the Saturday 7th March which will be held from 9am with morning tea and festivities afterwards at the Parliament House.
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Date: 29 January 2015
The Darwin City Council will be holding a Welcome to Darwin for the Greek Community.
It will be held on Saturday 7 February 2015 at the Greek Orthodox Church from 5pm-8pm.
Our Anti-Discrimination Commissioner will be in attendance for the ADC along with many other great service providers with brochures and information to assist the Greek Community.
There will also be family friendly activities and light refreshments. We look forward to seeing you there.
Download the flyer here.
Date: 23 January 2015
The Australia Day Council NT, Melaleuca Refugee Centre and the MCNT have organised a family friendly community event and official Australia Day activity. OzFusion is the leading annual multicultural event in Darwin and is getting bigger every year. It showcases Darwin's vibrant cultural diversity through a program of exciting and engaging performances and is proudly sponsored by the NT Government and Darwin International Airport. Entry is via a gold coin donation. There will be children's activities, drinks and multicultural food will be available for purchase.
For more information download the Oz Fusion – A Celebration of Multicultural Performances (PDF) flyer.
Date: 13 January 2015
This Sunday, the Islamic Society of Darwin with support from the Multicultural Council of the Northern Territory, Ruby Gaea, the NT Anti-Discrimination Commission and Melaleuca Refugee Centre will be hosting an information session called Muslims in the Current Climate. This session will look at ways to tackle issues faced by Muslims in the current global and national climate. There will be various service providers talking about services and support available to Muslims. Our Anti-Discrimination Commissioner will also be talking to the community on the day.
For more information download the Muslims in the Current Climate – Information Session flyer (PDF)
Date: 12 December 2014
The Award Ceremony for the Inaugural NT Human Rights Awards, 'the Fitzgeralds' was held last night at the Supreme Court. There was an emotional and inspiring speech by our guest speaker, Carine Kapiamba, which gave people much to think about the United Nations Human Rights Day. Carine said "... Human Rights are the baseline and also an aspiration..."
Date: 16 September 2014
Mental Health Week raises community awareness about mental health issues and is held every October each year to coincide with World Mental Health Day that is held on 10 October. The aim of Mental Health Week is to promote social and emotional wellbeing to the community, encouraging people to maximise their health potential, enhancing the coping capacity of communities, families, individuals and increasing mental health recovery. The launch of mental health week will be on Monday 6 October 2014 hosted by The Honourable Robyn Lambley MLA Minister for Health.
Date: 16 September 2014
There will be an Official Launch for the Northern Territory Disability Services Awards by the Honourable Robyn Lambley MLA, Minister for Health, Minister for Alcohol Rehabilitation and Minister for Disability Services. This will be held on Friday 19 September 2014. The awards will celebrate the individuals and businesses doing great work to improve the lives of Territorians living with a disability. There are six awards categories: Emerging Leader, Excellence in Improving Learning and Development, Excellence in Improving Participation, Excellence in Promoting Community Awareness, Excellence in Innovation and Outstanding Disability Service Employee For more information please contact email@example.com
Date: 01 August 2014
The Northern Territory Anti-Discrimination Commissioner and ADC staff will be attending the Report on Supporting Working Parents: Pregnancy and Return to Work National Review. The Commissioner will be speaking on the day along with the Federal Sex Discrimination Commissioner Liz Broderick and others.
The event is on the morning of Wednesday 6 August 2014 and if you are interested in attending please contact the Anti-Discrimination Commission (08) 8999 1444 or the Northern Territory Working Women's Centre 1800 817 055.
Date: 25 June 2014
NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
NAIDOC is celebrated not only in Indigenous communities, but by Australians from all walks of life.
Come and celebrate some of the events the Larrakia Nation have organised in Darwin.
For more information download the Top End NAIDOC flyer (PDF) or visit Top End NAIDOC.
Date: 01 June 2014
See you at World Refugee Day Event
Festival and Football Cup
1.30 to 6.30pm Saturday 14 June 2014
Marrara Soccer Stadium
For more information, download the Festival and Football Cup Poster (PDF, 1.27MB)
Date: 28 May 2014
The Australian Human Rights Commission and the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission are running a joint competition, "Rant Against Racism".
To enter, give an example of how you have stood up to racist behaviour using wit, humour or just by quietly making your point and you will be in the draw to win a prize. The competition runs until 20 June. Find out more at http://www.rantagainstracism.com.au/
Date: 24 April 2014
Community forum on the proposed amendments to the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (RDA) with Sally Sievers, the NT Anti-Discrimination Commissioner. Tuesday 29th April 2014 at the MCNT Community Room, Malak Shopping Centre 6.30 pm to 8.00 pm. Have your say, we want to hear from you. For more information contact MCNT CEO Joe De Luca on 8945 9122.
Community forum invitiation (pdf 177 kb)
Date: 1 February 2014
Anti-discrimination courses will be offered in Darwin, Alice Springs and Katherine during February 2014 to June 2014. To register please go to the Equal Opportunity Commission of Western Australia website. For more information please contact Community Education on (08) 9216 3900, email firstname.lastname@example.com or fax (08) 9216 3960.


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The United States has more than 100,000 schools, so it's not surprising that it has some of the worst and the best school practices in the world. A key point, though, is that the best are best by design. Let's emphasise that. The best of the American schools are by a mile some of the most interesting in the world. They are worth learning from – and this is not surprising, because they were designed for this purpose.
There is a recent innovation history in the States of supporting new school designs.
In 1984 the Coalition of Essential Schools was set up following publication of Ted Sizer's book 'Horace's Compromise'. It began as a network of 12 schools and as of 2016 had more than 600, connecting under the banner of 'common principles for uncommon schools'. Basically, it represented the start of the US whole school reform or redesign movement, with each model tending to be based upon a set of shared design principles. As an example, the Coalition's principles include:
- Less is more – depth over coverage
- Personalisation – built on profound knowledge of learners
- Student-as-worker, teacher-as-coach
- Assessment based on demonstration of mastery and real tasks.
In 1991 the New American Schools initiative was launched. Its intention was to stimulate the development and implementation of transformative whole school designs. It was intended to break free of a paradigm that simply improves the existing model, or that bolts onto it new programmes. It supported school design teams (educators, business people, researchers) to create potentially transformative new school designs with the scope to be scaled. Of course, not all were successful, but some proved to be seminally influential – such as Expeditionary Learning, Co-NECT Schools, ATLAS Schools or Roots and Wings. Even more successful was the establishment of the precedent of new school design and the practice of individual and collective evaluation of designs.
Fast forward to 2000 and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation had a big idea about how to fix the problems of American education. They resolved to break up large high schools and turn them into 'small schools' – small learning communities of 400 or fewer students. They believed that small high schools would lift graduation rates and student achievement, especially among minority students, because the strong relationships between students and teachers would ensure that learners were profoundly well known.
The foundation spent $2 billion promoting the dissolution of large high schools and the creation of small schools across the nation. Some 2,600 new small high schools opened in 45 states. New York City alone now has more than 200 such schools, with high schools devoted to such themes as leadership, the sports professions, technology, health professions, the media, diversity, peace and social justice. By 2005, Bill Gates had told the National Governors Association that 'America's high schools are obsolete'; that small schools made everything 'relevant', through hands-on activities and new pedagogical approaches.
Were all these schools successful? Of course they weren't. However, the small-high-schools programme funded the growth of the Big Picture high schools, founded by Dennis Littky and Elliot Washor (now 65+ Big Picture high schools in 18 states and more around the world). These small, personalised high schools, started for drop-out learners, graduate 92 percent of their students on time. Amazing.
Gates also funded the EdVisions network of schools, (getting on for 50 high schools in 12 states). SAT average composite scores for EdVisions schools far exceed the composite average; and over 82% of EdVisions graduates progress to degree programs. This speaks for itself.
New Tech Network now has in excess of 150 schools and is a leading design partner for comprehensive school change and innovative learning environments. They achieve 72% college enrolment and 84% college persistence – and this with a model that transforms existing schools, not just start-ups. Truly impressive.
The foundation also funded the growth of High Tech High (HTH), now 13 high schools in the San Diego area. 98% of HTH's graduates have been admitted to college or university, with approximately 80% admitted to four-year programs. About 35% of HTH graduates are first-generation college students, and 85% of their free school meals students complete degrees. Astonishing.
The high schools in these four school design networks work. Students in these schools all consistently outperform teenagers in conventionally sized, conventionally structured high schools with comparable demographics. The system is learning to learn from them and the work has spawned other diffusion organisations – the Buck Institute supports robust models of project-based learning to spread; Bob Pearlman (formerly of NTN) curates a school reform and innovation web space.
There are also some common design features across all these models:
- All include project-based learning, an engaging and empowering pedagogical model, which requires teachers to collaborative as designers of learning
- All focus on the centrality of relationships – have 'advisory' (where advisory is the soul of the school, symbolising support of students before teaching curriculum)
- All have powerful and sustained adult learning norms
- All have pervasive cultural identity and school-level ownership of what matters, including what is assessed and how and by whom it is assessed.
For the UK, the point of this range of US examples is simple. Healthy systems have to have innovation capacity – a self conscious attempt to design, implement and evaluate potentially paradigm-shifting new models of practice. Yes, there are real schooling problems in many US States and cities, but the system is healthy and will be fine because it knows where it is heading. It has great icons from which it can learn – as evidenced in two very current reform movements: XQ America and Education Reimagined. They build from these iconic innovatory school designs with the intention of fostering a transformation movement.
We do not (yet) have this tradition in the UK. And not to have it simply means that we constantly focus on striving to improve the existing school model. This is a model that is more than 100 years old and way, way, way out of date. At is a model that has failed to achieve equitable outcomes, or to address socio-economic challenge, or to engage the potentially disengaged learner (or to engage most learners, for that matter). Nor has it provided teachers with an intellectually challenging profession, or excited and involved parents around the experience of their children. Effectively, this means that innovation becomes limited to new ways of delivering the 60 minute subject-based lesson!
Innovation Unit has worked with many of those cited above, extensively with High Tech High. Richly, too, with Big Picture, Expeditionary Learning and New Tech Network, and has learned much from Buck Institute and Bob Pearlman. We believe it is time to start just such a movement in the UK. There are four ways we are striving to do this:
- In partnership with others (such as School 21 Trust, Eos, Hartsholme Academy, XP School and others) we will celebrate and amplify the few existing models of new practice in the UK
- We will seek to infuse the airways with thought-leadership material – generate energy around the ideas, the evidence and the images of practice that mark out a direction of travel. Valerie Hannon's recently published book, "Thrive", provides a compelling rationale and imperative and the IU's twitter feed, David Price's and my own will link to relevant materials
- Innovation Unit has established a School Design Lab to provide tools, processes and extended support for design of new school models and redesign of existing ones
- Innovation Unit is establishing a multi-academy trust (Extraordinary Learning Trust) of innovative new school designs, which will mean three things:
- Creating a different kind of MAT – a MAT that builds on the best that is known about school-to-school collaboration (e.g. HTH as a MAT or A Different Kind of MAT Story)
- Recruiting a diverse group of start-up primary schools that are already exceptional in relation to a shared set set of design principles – think of the Coalition's "common principles for uncommon schools" and who will progressively influence the design of the Trust's new secondary schools
- Building a coalition of members, trustees and partners around the work who are eager to support and enable its success.
With regard to the common principles, we believe that these might be the areas around which principles should form:
And our first take on what exactly these principles might be is below. However, they will be further adapted in partnership with the founding schools and trustees. The language may change, but the essence will remain – bold and ambitious statements that can distinguish ExL Trust's diverse school models from those of the past.
If you have journeyed this far, thanks for reading and do make contact with us if you are excited about the proposition.


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Oh how I am longing for the cool winter nights! There is nothing like sitting around a wood burning fire! This thought inspired our new "Christmas Fireplace set" which comes with an uncolored version as well as 3 different pre colored stamps and sentiment. These are perfect for creating on their own or as a stunning background with some of our characters in front.


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India's new drive to reform its economy will spur growth in private investment and income, U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said on Tuesday, welcoming recent steps that have ended more than a year of policy paralysis in New Delhi.
Sitting beside P. Chidambaram, whose appointment as India's finance minister in August helped trigger the rash of reforms, Geithner said the new policies offered "a very promising path to improving growth outcomes for the Indian economy."
India's economic growth has slowed to its lowest in nearly three years and earlier on Tuesday the International Monetary Fund (IMF) sharply cut its projection for GDP growth to 4.9 percent in 2012, one of the lowest official forecasts so far.
Foreign direct investment into India has fallen 67 percent since the start of the 2012/13 fiscal year in April after a record high the previous year.
"The recent reforms advanced by Prime Minister (Manmohan) Singh and Minister Chidambaram will help provide a foundation for stronger economic growth, an increase in investment, and more widespread gains in income," Geithner told a news conference with his Indian counterpart in New Delhi.
Chidambaram, saying that India was "deeply locked into the global economy," told the news conference that he had raised the U.S. Federal Reserve's new round of quantitative easing with Geithner.
"I raised the concern that it may impact commodity prices and commodity prices may rise," Chidambaram said. "There is also of course a beneficial side. Some of that money may come to India as investments. But we need to balance both the advantages and disadvantages."
Chidambaram added that it was too early to conclude what the impact of this latest round of easing, known as QE3, would be.
Under QE3 the Federal Reserve will buy bonds backed by housing mortgages to lower interest rates and boost the economy.
Geithner said he and Chidambaram discussed how U.S. business could contribute to India's infrastructure and investment needs, and improving coordination on bilateral tax matters.
The reform measures announced by the Indian government over the past month have included raising the price of subsidized fuel to rein in the budget deficit, and opening the retail sector to foreign supermarkets.
The greatest challenge facing Singh, however, is curbing a deficit that a government panel warned last month had taken the country to a "fiscal precipice" and could hit 6.1 percent of gross domestic product this fiscal year.


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Photo Credit: Sean Pedruco Photography
If there is a void in your life now that the Olympics are over, you're in luck. Today, we're highlighting San Francisco's most beloved Olympian, Brian Boitano. The gold medalist not only shines on the ice, but he also deserves an award for his performance in the kitchen. With a Food Network show and cookbook by the same name, What Would Brian Boitano Make?, Boitano has transformed himself from a professional ice skater into a respected culinary personality. Last week Boitano hosted a special benefit dinner—with proceeds donated to Bay Scholars—at Credo. He prepared an Italian-inspired meal that included an arugula and nectarine salad with olive bread croutons; halibut with roasted summer vegetable tart; and chocolate almond panna cotta for dessert. In between plating seafood and mingling with guests, we asked Boitano about his favorite places in San Francisco. Here's where the grand marshall of this year's Columbus Day Italian Heritage parade likes to hang out.
Where were you born: Mountain View, CA
How long in San Francisco: My parents arrived in 1947. I got my first apartment in SF at age 21. It was over Max's Diner at 3rd & Folsom before Moscone Center was built!
Neighborhood: Russian Hill
Occupation: Athlete
Favorite Restaurant: For special occasions: La Folie or Mourad.
Best Sushi: Grandeho's Kamekyo
Best Italian: Capannina on Union Street
Best dessert: Butterscotch pudding at Town Hall…I think they call it Pot de Crème!
Best place for a romantic date: Bix
Best Sunday brunch: Foreign Cinema
Best place for a power business meeting: Credo in the Financial District
If you have out of town guests, which hotel would you recommend? Hotel Rex
Favorite shopping venue/boutique: Goorin Brothers Hats
Favorite place to buy jewelry/watches: Lang Estate Jewelry on Sutter Street & Union Street Goldsmith
Best Spa: La Belle—I don't really spa!
Favorite Charity Event: I do so many charity events, I can't pick a favorite.
Favorite Cultural Event: Columbus Day Italian Heritage parade. I'm the Grand Marshall this year!
Best Steakhouse: House of Prime Rib
Best Pizza: I don't have a favorite pizza.
Best Lunch: Café de la Presse: the lardon, egg and frisee salad is what I order.
Best Gym/Athletic Facility: Yerba Buena Gardens Ice Rink
Best Massage: David Brown on Union Street
Best Limousine/Driving Service: Alan at Hometown Limousine
Best Museum/Exhibit: Museum of Natural History
Describe your city in three words: World's Best City
Favorite historic/legendary place to see or explore: Alcatraz
All-around favorite spot in San Francisco: My house
Best Aspect of San Francisco: It has everything!


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Take a look at this Cirque du Soleil-themed open home
By Danielle Pinkus|
With competition high between agents to sell homes, going the extra mile usually involves a certain amount of added flare in the form of fresh baked pastries, roaring fires and maybe even barista coffee — but a home in Forde, Canberra us up the bar in the most dramatic way, with a Cirque du Soleil-themed open house.
From light displays to contortionists, jugglers and acrobats, event 15 Quinane Avenue was the kind of extravaganza looked more like a side-show of Sydney's Vivid than a home in a quiet Canberra suburb.
The concept for the home which could be one of Gungahlin's top sales, called for something special according to McGrath Gungahlin agent Nick Slater.
Slater recently told Domain, that the theme was "a little bit over the top" but thought the home deserved something more than a standard showing.
Mr Slater said the Cirque du Soleil theme was designed to showcase the Forde property as the ultimate entertainer.
The home's first showing wasn't short on theatrics according to Slater. Although it lacked the dramatic light shows of the evening event, it had over 300 groups through the doors and the "line to get in rivalled a bustling nightclub."
The inspections will be held on Saturday, July 8 from 12.30-1.15pm. 15 Quinane Avenue will be auctioned on Saturday, July 22.
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