Tuesday, September 27, 2011
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Yesterday, Tommorow and Today
YESTERDAY, TOMORROW
... and TODAY
The journey's our goal, our path is the point ...
There are two days in every week we should never worry about, two days that should be kept free from fear and apprehension.
One is yesterday, with its mistakes and cares, its aches and pains, its faults and blunders.
Yesterday has passed forever beyond our control.
All the money in the world cannot bring back yesterday.
We cannot undo a single act we performed, nor erase a single word we've said. Yesterday is gone.
The other day we should not worry about is tomorrow, with its impossible adversaries,
its burden, its hopeful promise and unknown performance.
Tomorrow is beyond our control.
Tomorrow's sun will rise either in splendor or behind a mask of clouds ...
but it will rise ... and until it does.
We have no stake in tomorrow, for it is as yet unborn.
This leaves only one day: TODAY!
Anyone can fight the battles of just one day.
It is only when we add the burdens of yesterday and tomorrow that we break down.
It is not the experience of today that drives people mad.
It is the remorse of bitterness for something that happened
yesterday, and the dread of what tomorrow may bring.
Make TODAY the best day it can be,
and live one day at a time!
~ Author Unknown ~
SAT Scores Fall as Number of Test-Takers Rises - http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2011/09/14/04sat.h31.html?tkn=NOCFoc2qsdHBIBv9G2SuTayCewP0KPdPrB5B&cmp=clp-sb-ascd
Average SAT scores fell across the board this past year—down 3 points in critical reading, 2 points in writing, and 1 point in math.
This year, 1.65 million students in the high school graduating class of 2011 took the college-entrance exam, up from 1.6 million for the class of 2010, according to results released today.
The increase in test-takers can lead to a decline in mean scores, the College Board says, because more students of varying academic ability are represented.
Regardless of the drop in mean scores, according to a press release from the New York City-based College Board, the test's sponsor, "there are more high-performing students among the class of 2011 than ever before.".........
Crime, Violence, Discipline, and Safety in U.S. Public Schools: Findings From the School Survey on Crime and Safety: 2009–10 http://nces.ed.gov/pubsearch/pubsinfo.asp?pubid=2011320
Crime, Violence, Discipline, and Safety in U.S. Public Schools: Findings From the School Survey on Crime and Safety: 2009–10
The National Center for Education Statistics collects data on crime and violence in U.S. public schools through the School Survey on Crime and Safety (SSOCS). This First Look report presents findings from the 2009–10 School Survey on Crime and Safety data collection.......
What are the dropout rates of high school students? http://nces.ed.gov/FastFacts/display.asp?id=16
Fast Facts
Question:
What are the dropout rates of high school students?
Response:
The status dropout rate represents the percentage of 16- through 24-year-olds who are not enrolled in school and have not earned a high school credential (either a diploma or an equivalency credential such as a General Educational Development [GED] certificate).
The status dropout rate declined from 14 percent in 1980 to 8 percent in 2009. A significant part of this decline occurred between 2000 and 2009 (from 11 percent to 8 percent). Status dropout rates and changes in these rates over time differed by race/ethnicity. In general, the status dropout rates for Whites, Blacks, and Hispanics each declined between 1980 and 2009. However, in each year during that period, the status dropout rate was lower for Whites and Blacks than for Hispanics. In addition, the rate for Asians/Pacific Islanders was lower than that for Hispanics and Blacks every year between 1989 and 2009. Although the gaps between the rates of Blacks and Whites, Hispanics and Whites, and Hispanics and Blacks have decreased, the decreases occurred in different time periods. The Black-White gap narrowed during the 1980s, with no measurable change between 1990 and 2009. In contrast, the Hispanic-Black gap narrowed between 1990 and 2009, with no measurable change in the gap during the 1980s. THe Hispanic-White gap narrowed between 2000 and 2009, with no measurable change in the gap between 1980 and 1999.
SOURCE: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics. (2011). The Condition of Education 2011 (NCES 2011-033), Indicator 20.
| Status dropout rates of 16- through 24-year-olds in the civilian, noninstitutionalized population, by race/ethnicity: Selected years, 1980-2009 | ||||||
| Year | Total1 | Race/ethnicity | ||||
| White | Black | Hispanic | Asian/Pacific Islander | American Indian/Alaska Native | ||
| 1980 | 14.1 | 11.4 | 19.1 | 35.2 | — | — |
| 1985 | 12.6 | 10.4 | 15.2 | 27.6 | — | — |
| 1990 | 12.1 | 9.0 | 13.2 | 32.4 | 4.9! | 16.4! |
| 1995 | 12.0 | 8.6 | 12.1 | 30.0 | 3.9 | 13.4! |
| 1998 | 11.8 | 7.7 | 13.8 | 29.5 | 4.1 | 11.8 |
| 1999 | 11.2 | 7.3 | 12.6 | 28.6 | 4.3 | ‡ |
| 2000 | 10.9 | 6.9 | 13.1 | 27.8 | 3.8 | 14.0 |
| 2001 | 10.7 | 7.3 | 10.9 | 27.0 | 3.6 | 13.1 |
| 2002 | 10.5 | 6.5 | 11.3 | 25.7 | 3.9 | 16.8 |
| 2003 | 9.9 | 6.3 | 10.9 | 23.5 | 3.9 | 15.0 |
| 2004 | 10.3 | 6.8 | 11.8 | 23.8 | 3.6 | 17.0 |
| 2005 | 9.4 | 6.0 | 10.4 | 22.4 | 2.9 | 14.0 |
| 2006 | 9.3 | 5.8 | 10.7 | 22.1 | 3.6 | 14.7 |
| 2007 | 8.7 | 5.3 | 8.4 | 21.4 | 6.1 | 19.3 |
| 2008 | 8.0 | 4.8 | 9.9 | 18.3 | 4.4 | 14.6 |
| 2009 | 8.1 | 5.2 | 9.3 | 17.6 | 3.4 | 13.2 |
— Not available.
! Interpret data with caution.The standard error of the estimate is equal to 30 percent or more of the estimate's value.
‡ Reporting standards not met (too few cases).
1 Total includes other race/ethnicity categories not separately shown.
NOTE: The status dropout rate is the percentage of 16- through 24-year-olds who are not enrolled in high school and have not earned a high school credential (either a diploma or an equivalency credential such as a General Educational Development [GED] certificate). The status dropout rate includes all dropouts regardless of when they last attended school. Estimates from 1987 and onward reflect new editing procedures for cases with missing data on school enrollment items. Race categories exclude persons of Hispanic ethnicity. One should use caution when making comparisons between data from 1995 and earlier and data from 1996 and later because of differing response options for race/ethnicity over time.
SOURCE: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics. (2011). The Condition of Education 2011 (NCES 2011-033), Table A-20-1.
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Masters Degree - Your Ticket To A Job And Future; A graduate degree will help you get a job, keep a job, and advance in your career. http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Masters+Degree+-+Your+Ticket+To+A+Job+And+Future%3B+A+graduate+degree...-a0218090732
Masters Degree - Your Ticket To A Job And Future; A graduate degree will help you get a job, keep a job, and advance in your career.
by Sheila DanzigLOS ANGELESLos Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850.
..... Click the link for more information. -- (Sheila Danzig and OfficialWire) -- 01/26/10 --
Graduate education is essential for maintaining a vibrant economy and healthy communities especially in the face of increasing global competition. The only way that we can hope to move beyond the status quo [Latin, The existing state of things at any given date.] Status quo ante bellum means the state of things before the war. The status quo to be preserved by a preliminary injunction is the last actual, peaceable, uncontested status which preceded the pending controversy. is by embracing new ideas, and engaging in research to discover new knowledge and new ways of doing things.
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Tuesday, September 13, 2011
4 Reasons Not to Worry - http://christianity.about.com/od/whatdoesthebiblesay/qt/reasonnot2worry.htm
http://christianity.about.com/od/whatdoesthebiblesay/qt/reasonnot2worry.htm
4 Reasons Not to Worry
What Does the Bible Say About Worry?
By Mary Fairchild, About.com Guide
I've spent an awful lot of time in my life worrying. I've worried about grades
in school, job interviews, approaching deadlines and shrinking budgets. I've
worried about bills and expenses, rising gas prices, insurance costs and
endless taxes. I've even worried about having my home in perfect condition for
"company," and within seconds of their arrival, the house is turned upside
down and no one even notices.
I've worried about first impressions, political correctness, identity theft
and contagious infections. In spite of all the worrying, I'm still alive and
well, and all my bills are paid.
Over the span of my lifetime, worrying accounts for hours and hours of
invaluable time that I'll never get back. So, I have decided that I'd like to
spend my time more wisely and more enjoyably. If you're not convinced yet to
give up your worrying, here are four biblical reasons not to worry.
Worrying Accomplishes Absolutely Nothing.
I don't know about you, but I don't have any time to waste these days. And
worrying is a waste of very precious time. Worrying won't help you solve a
problem or bring about a solution, so why waste your time and energy on it?
Matthew 6:27-29
Can all your worries add a single moment to your life? And why worry about
your clothing? Look at the lilies of the field and how they grow. They don't
work or make their clothing, yet Solomon in all his glory was not dressed as
beautifully as they are. (NLT)
Worrying is Not Good for You.
Worrying is destructive to us in many ways. It becomes a mental burden that
can even cause us to grow physically sick.
Proverbs 12:25
Worry weighs a person down; an encouraging word cheers a person up. (NLT)
Worrying is the Opposite of Trusting God.
The energy that we spend worrying can be put to much better use in prayer.
Here's a little formula to remember: Worry replaced by Prayer equals Trust.
Matthew 6:30
And if God cares so wonderfully for wildflowers that are here today and thrown
into the fire tomorrow, he will certainly care for you. Why do you have so
little faith? (NLT)
Philippians 4:6-7
Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you
need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God's peace,
which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and
minds as you live in Christ Jesus. (NLT)
Worrying Puts Your Focus in the Wrong Direction.
When we keep our eyes focused on God, we remember his love for us and we
realize we truly have nothing to worry about. God has a wonderful plan for our
lives, and part of that plan includes taking care of us. Even in the difficult
times, when it seems like God doesn't care, we can put our trust in the Lord
and focus on his kingdom. God will take care of our every need.
Matthew 6:25
That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life-whether you have
enough food and drink, or enough clothes to wear. Isn't life more than food,
and your body more than clothing? (NLT)
Matthew 6:31-33
So don't worry about these things, saying, 'What will we eat? What will we
drink? What will we wear?' These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers,
but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs. Seek the Kingdom of God
above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you
need. (NLT)
1 Peter 5:7
Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you. (NLT)
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Friday, September 9, 2011
NHCA Community Meeting on Tuesday, September 13, 2011 beginning at 6:30pm. The meeting will be held at St. Luke Church
Greetings and Good Morning!
NHCA would like to invite you to our next Community Meeting on Tuesday, September 13, 2011 beginning at 6:30pm. The meeting will be held at St. Luke Church rather than Ed White School.
We look forward to seeing you there! Bring a Friend! :-)
Sincerely,
NHCA would like to invite you to our next Community Meeting on Tuesday, September 13, 2011 beginning at 6:30pm. The meeting will be held at St. Luke Church rather than Ed White School.
We look forward to seeing you there! Bring a Friend! :-)
Sincerely,
Angela Whaley
Passionate On Purpose
"Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen." Winston Churchill
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Obama proposal includes $60B to stop teacher layoffs, repair schools http://money.cnn.com/2011/09/08/news/economy/Obama_teacher_jobs/
Obama proposal includes $60B to stop teacher layoffs, repair schools
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- President Obama is looking to send $30 billion to the states to stem the crush of teacher layoffs. The proposal, unveiled Thursday night as part of Obama's jobs agenda, goes far beyond a $10 billion measure he signed last August to minimize the downsizing of teachers and first responders. That legislation is estimated to have saved 100,000 positions, while the Administration estimates its current proposal will prevent up to 280,000 teacher layoffs............
What's in Obama's stimulus plan http://money.cnn.com/2011/09/08/news/economy/obama_stimulus_plan/index.htm?iid=HP_LN&hpt=hp_c1
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- President Obama unveiled a stimulus plan Thursday night that he says will boost hiring and provide a jolt to the stalled economy if it becomes law. A mix of $253 billion in tax cuts and $194 billion in new spending, the total bill for the plan is $447 billion. Given staunch Republican opposition to most new spending, the measure has almost no chance of passing the House in its current form. But select parts of the bill could become law, and provide a measure of support for an economy at risk of falling into another recession............
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