Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Announces Appointments to Academic Content Standards Commission : Mon, 07 Jun 2010 : California Newswire™

Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Announces Appointments to Academic Content Standards Commission : Mon, 07 Jun 2010 : California Newswire™

Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Announces Appointments to Academic Content Standards Commission

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — On Friday (June 4), Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger announced the following appointments to the Academic Content Standards Commission:

Steven Dunlap, 30, of Riverside, has served the Riverside Unified School District since 2005, most recently as an elementary school teacher since 2007, intern elementary teacher from 2006 to 2007 and long-term substitute teacher from 2005 to 2006. He has worked for Highland Elementary School as an instructional technology site specialist since 2008 and a data director site trainer since 2007. Dunlap earned a Master of Science degree in education from California Baptist University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in social science from Simpson University. Dunlap is registered decline-to-State.

Williamson Evers, 61, of Laguna Niguel, has served as a research fellow and member of the Koret Task Force on K-12 education for the Hoover Institution at Stanford University since 1988. From 2007 to 2009, he was assistant secretary of policy for the U. S. Department of Education and senior adviser to the U.S. Secretary of Education in 2007. In 2003, Evers was senior adviser for education to Administrator L. Paul Bremer, Coalition Provisional Authority, Iraq for the U. S. Department of Defense and, from 1996 to 1998, was commissioner for the California State Commission for the Establishment of Academic Content and Performance Standards. Evers is a member of the National Advisory Council, Bill of Rights Institute. He is a former member of the Instructional Materials Review Committee for the Capistrano Unified School District, an external consultant and member-at-large for the Social Sciences-History Textbook Selection Committee for the Palo Alto Unified School District, reviewer of grant proposals for the Mathematics and Science Review Panel, Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education and a member of the Content Review Panel for History-Social Science K-8 Textbook Adoption for the state of California. Evers earned a Doctorate of Philosophy in political science, a Master of Arts in political science and a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Stanford University. Evers is a Republican.

Mark Freathy, 55, of Elk Grove, has worked as a math teacher and math department chair for the Elk Grove Unified School District since 1989. From 1986 to 1989, he was a special day class teacher at Don Lugo High School and vice principal at Ramona Jr. High School in the Chino Unified School District. Freathy is a member of the California Mathematics Council and the California League of Middle Schools. He earned a Master of Education degree in educational administration from the University of Utah and a Bachelor of Arts degree in special education from Michigan State University, East Lansing. Freathy is a Republican.

Lori Lin Freiermuth, 40, of Chula Vista, has been a teacher for the Sweetwater Union High School District

CHSPE : Registration The California High School Proficiency Examination (CHSPE)

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2009-10 CHSPE Adminstration Schedule

Tests Dates Open to Registration:

Test Date	Regular Reg.* $92	Late Reg.** $120	Emergency Reg.** $145	Results Mailed
Jun. 19, 2010 May. 21, 2010 Jun. 4, 2010 Jun. 15, 2010 Jul. 23, 2010

* = Postmark date ** = Received by date

Other Scheduled Test Dates:

Test Date	Regular Reg.* $92	Late Reg.** $120	Emergency Reg.** $145	Results Mailed
Mar. 20, 2010 Feb. 19, 2010 Mar. 5, 2010 Mar. 16, 2010 Apr. 23, 2010

Registering for the CHSPE

To take the CHSPE, you must register by completing a Registration Form and submitting it, with proper payment and proof of eligibility, to the CHSPE Office at the Sacramento County Office of Education. No walk-ins will be allowed. You may complete your Registration Form online or you may download the completeInformation Bulletin which contains a Registration Form. Refer to the schedule above for test dates and their associated registration deadlines and fees. Instructions for completing the Registration Form are provided on Directions for Completing the Registration Form.

Incomplete Registration Forms and forms without proper payment, proof of eligibility, or signature will be returned unprocessed. The CHSPE Office will not be responsible for late, slow, or undelivered mail. All Registration Forms received after the emergency registration deadline, regardless of postmark, will be returned unprocessed.

March on Alzheimer's The Women's Conference 2010 events will be announced on Thursday, June 17.

March on Alzheimer's

Maria Shriver's March on Alzheimer's

The Women's Conference 2010
Join Maria Shriver's March on Alzheimer's & Candlelight Vigil
Sunday, October 24, 2010 3PM - 7PM
Long Beach, CA

If you’d like to join Maria’s March, click the button below.

A minimum donation of $25 is required to participate.

“Alzheimer's is a mind-blowing disease that disproportionately impacts women – both as victims and caretakers of loved one's suffering from it. With more than 5 million people diagnosed with Alzheimer's in this country and a new diagnosis every 70 seconds, I believe it's time to pick up the pace and start marching to defeat this devastating disease. We are inviting both women and men of all ages to join us in Long Beach." -- Maria Shriver

For the first time ever, The Women's Conference will expand to three days in 2010 with the addition of Maria Shriver's March on Alzheimer's.

The 4K march and Candlelight Vigil will kick off the conference at Shoreline Village in Long Beach on Sunday afternoon, October 24 from 3pm – 7pm.

Leeza Gibbons will be the Event Emcee and Peter Gallagher will serve as Event Co-Chair. Additional celebrity co-chairs and event entertainment will be announced in the coming weeks.

3:00pm – Registration Opens

4:30pm – Opening Ceremonies

5:00pm – The March Begins

6:00pm – Food & Entertainment

6:30pm – Candlelight Vigil

Maria Shriver has been a long-time advocate for families like hers who are struggling with Alzheimer's. The march will bring together thousands of families, friends, caregivers, concerned community members and conference attendees to raise funds and awareness to fight the disease.

The March will benefit the Alzheimer's Association, the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and research. A minimum donation of $25 is required to sign-up for the march and all participants are encouraged to raise additional funds to support the organization's work.

JOIN US!

Online registration for the march is now OPEN - clickhere to sign up.

More details about the march, including route logistics, will be posted here in the coming weeks.

You can also become a fan on our new Facebook page to get all event updates.

For more information on Maria Shriver’s March on Alzheimer’s, contact us at marchonalzheimers@gmail.com.

Photo credits: Alzheimer's Association

Mark your calendars for other key Women’s Conference 2010 dates!

The full line-up of speakers and programming details for The Women's Conference 2010 events will be announced on Thursday, June 17.

Tickets to all conference events will then go on sale to the public one week later onWednesday, June 23 at 9:00am PDT. Last year, all conference events sold out and tickets to the Main Event sold out in the record-breaking time of less than one hour. We're expecting an even greater demand for tickets this year.

Media Advisories | U.S. Department of Education

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First Lady, Federal Agencies to Announce Administration-wide Summer Initiative to Target Youth

U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan will join Patrick Corvington, CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service, to launch the United We Serve: Let’s Read. Let’s Move. summer initiative on a conference call on Tuesday, June 8 at 10 a.m. ET. Dial In: 888-946-3811; Passcode: VOLUNTEER.

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Secretary Duncan to Address New York College Presidents' Policy Summit

U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan will address U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand's first College Presidents Policy Summit featuring the presidents of colleges and universities from the state of New York. Summit topic: “Rebuilding a 21st Century Economy through Opportunity and Innovation.”

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Politics blog: White House fixture Helen Thomas retires after Israel remarks | News for Dallas, Texas | Dallas Morning News | Latest News

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Politics blog: White House fixture Helen Thomas retires after Israel remarks

12:22 PM CDT on Monday, June 7, 2010

By TODD J. GILL MAN / The Dallas Morning News
tgillmand@dallasnews.com

Editor's note: This item originally appeared on dallasnews.com's Trail Blazers blog.

The career of an opinionated White House press room icon has come to a sad and swift end.

Helen Thomas announced moments ago that she is retiring, effective immediately. She didn't cite a specific reason but it would be understatement to say she caused a stir last week by saying, on camera, that Jews should "get the hell out" of Israel and "go home" to Germany and Poland (countries where millions of Jews were murdered in World War II ).

Thomas was the dean of the White House press corps for years as a UPI writer. When she moved to Hearst Newspapers as a columnist, the White House Correspondents Association let her retain a front row seat in the briefing room, out of respect for her years on the beat.

With talk radio, cable TV and internet chatter intensifying this weekend, the association was put on the spot -- especially with a celebration of her 90th birthday planned for early August.

"Helen Thomas' comments were indefensible and the White House Correspondents Association board firmly dissociates itself from them. Many in our profession who have known Helen for years were saddened by the comments, which were especially unfortunate in light of her role as a trail blazer on the White House beat," the association board said in a statement issued at noon today, adding that the incident renewed the issue of whether an opinion columnist should occupy a front-row seat in the briefing room.

At nearly the same moment, Hearst announced her retirement, which noted the semi-apology she had issued after her comments went viral on YouTube, with an assist from the Drudge Report : "I deeply regret my comments I made last week regarding the Israelis and the

Presidential Math and Science Teachers Award Release | The White House

Presidential Math and Science Teachers Award Release | The White House

Presidential Math and Science Teachers Award Release

WASHINGTON, DC -- President Obama today named 103 mathematics and science teachers as recipients of the prestigious Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. The educators will receive their awards in Washington, D.C. later this year.

The Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching is awarded annually to the best pre-college-level science and mathematics teachers from across the country. The winners are selected by a panel of distinguished scientists, mathematicians, and educators following an initial selection process done at the state level. Each year the award alternates between mathematics and science teachers teaching Kindergarten through 6th grade, and those teaching 7th through 12th grades. This year it goes to teachers teaching 7th through 12th grades.

Winners of this Presidential honor receive a $10,000 award from the National Science Foundation to be used at their discretion. They also receive an expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C. for an awards ceremony and several days of educational and celebratory events, including visits with members of Congress and science agency leaders.

Last spring at the National Academy of Sciences, President Obama called on all Americans to join the effort to elevate science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education as a national priority. The President’s public-private “Educate to Innovate” initiative, which was launched last fall, has attracted more than $500 million in donations and in-kind support from corporations, philanthropies, service organizations, and others to help inspire students to pursue studies and careers in math and science. Last month, Cabinet officials and others in the Federal government answered the President’s call to action by volunteering in local classrooms as part of National Lab Day, a nationwide initiative to build local communities of support for teachers and students studying mathematics and science.

“Science and technology have long been at the core of America’s strength and competitiveness, and the scientists and engineers who have led America on its remarkable path to success share something very precious: science and math teachers who brought these critical subjects to life,” said President Obama. “Today we honor some of the best of these teachers and thank them for their dedication. They are inspirations not just to their students, but to the Nation and the world.”

The individuals receiving the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching this year are:

Alabama
Megan O'Neill, Fairhope (Science)

Alaska
Robert Williams, Palmer (Math)
Jane Sandstrom, Fairbanks (Science)

Arizona
Sandra Trevino, Sierra Vista (Math)
Colette Bos, Mesa (Science)

Arkansas
Lorraine Darwin, Cabot (Math)
Karen Ladd, Jonesboro (Science)

California
Sean Nank, Oceanside (Math)
Mark Fairbank, Paso Robles (Science)

Colorado
Carrie Heaney, Aurora (Math)
Aaron Sams, Woodland Park (Science)

Connecticut
Edward DePeau III, Newington (Math)
Kristen Record, Stratford (Science)

Delaware
Carrie Barber, Wilmington (Math)
Kelly Green, Middletown (Science)

Department of Defense Education Activity
Timothy Kelly, Baumholder, Germany (Math)
Ray Smola, Heidelberg, Germany (Science)

District of Columbia
Yvette Yamagata, Washington (Math)

Florida
Michelle Voelker, Defuniak Springs (Math)
Allan Phipps, Plantation (Science)

Georgia
Christopher Harrow, Atlanta (Math)
Rachael Parr, Commerce (Science)

Hawaii
Yannabah Lewis, Kailua-Kona (Math)
John Constantinou, Kea'au (Science)

Idaho
Kim Zeydel, Meridian (Math)
Marian DeWane, Boise (Science)

Illinois
Paul Karafiol, Chicago (Math)
Jason Crean, La Grange (Science)

Indiana
Janice Mitchener, Carmel (Math)
Deanna York, Indianapolis (Science)

Iowa
Matthew Miller, Cedar Rapids (Math)
Jessica Gogerty, Des Moines (Science)

Kansas
Cynthia Couchman, Buhler (Math)
Bruce Wellman, Lawrence (Science)

Kentucky
Jennifer Crase, Crestwood (Math)
Melissa Evans, Corbin (Science)

Louisiana
Pamela Goodner, Baton Rouge (Math)
Lisa Hartman, New Orleans (Science)

Maine
Shawn Towle, Falmouth (Math)
Maria Palopoli, Brunswick (Science)

Maryland
Kimberly Burton-Regulski, Essex (Math)
Radhika Plakkot, Huntingtown (Science)

Massachusetts
Sharon Hessney, Roxbury (Math)
Mark Greenman, Marblehead (Science)

Michigan
Renee Yake, Iron Mountain (Math)
Nathaniel Childers, Rochester Hills (Science)

Minnesota
Karen Hyers, Oakdale (Math)
Stephen Kaback, Minneapolis (Science)

Mississippi
Virginia Welch, Hattiesburg (Math)
Linda Parrott, Ocean Springs (Science)

Missouri
Steven Willott, Saint Charles (Math)
Marsha Tyson, Columbia (Science)

Montana
LeAnne Yenny, Bozeman (Math)
Darlene Ruble, Eureka (Science)

Nebraska
Linda Coates, Omaha (Math)
Brenda Zabel, Omaha (Science)

Nevada
Michael Patterson, Las Vegas (Math)
Cynthia Kern, Henderson (Science)

New Hampshire
Stacey Plummer, Hollis (Math)
Angela Gospodarek, Raymond (Science)

New Jersey
Mark Geiger, Lanoka Harbor (Math)
W. Donald Clark, Long Branch (Science)

New Mexico
Dana Dawson, Edgewood (Math)
Vincent Case, Albuquerque (Science)

New York
Camsie Matis, New York (Math)
Jeanne Kaidy, Rochester (Science)

North Carolina
Maria Hernandez, Durham (Math)
Judith Jones, Chapel Hill (Science)

North Dakota
Fredrick Strand, Hatton (Math)
Ryan Bleth, Bismarck (Science)

Ohio
Rebecca Link, Fort Recovery (Math)
Sandee Coats-Haan, Liberty Township (Science)

Oklahoma
Beth Harper, Oklahoma City (Math)
Kristy VanDorn, Edmond (Science)

Oregon
Marna Knoer, Eugene (Math)
Lori Lancaster, Portland (Science)

Pennsylvania
Becky Piscitella, Johnstown (Math)

Puerto Rico
Sylvette Velez, San Juan (Math)
Alexandra Rodríguez, San Juan (Science)

Rhode Island
Jeffrey Schoonover, Portsmouth (Science)

South Carolina
Michelle Spigner, Columbia (Science)

South Dakota
Lori Keleher, Miller (Math)
Angela Hejl, Yankton (Science)

Tennessee
Jeff McCalla, Arlington (Math)
Peggy Bertrand, Oak Ridge (Science)

Texas
Mallory Zimmerman, Uvalde (Math)
Lucielle Paramoure, New Braunfels (Science)

US Territories
Weslyn Harry, St. Thomas (Math)
Mary Jane Coles, Frederiksted (Science)

Utah
Janet Sutorius, Nephi (Math)
Amy Pace, Saint George (Science)

Vermont
John Willard, Colchester (Math)
William Warren, Colchester (Science)

Virginia
Kimberly Morrow-Leong, Bristow (Math)
Dat Le, Arlington (Science)

Washington
Nicola Wethall, Oak Harbor (Math)
Kareen Borders, Lakebay (Science)

West Virginia
Cynthia Burke, Wheeling (Math)
Rebecca Jones, Lumberport (Science)

Wisconsin
Weston Glasbrenner, Fennimore (Math)
Melissa Hemling, Pulaski (Science)

Wyoming
Susan Carlson, Casper (Math)
Mark Haskins, Lander (Science)

The Educated Reporter: 12 12 = 48 = half-right?

The Educated Reporter: 12 12 = 48 = half-right?

12 + 12 = 48 = half-right?

On New York’s state test for fourth-graders, it is. The New York Post writes about scoring guidelines for students, given to them by “an outraged Brooklyn teacher,” that allow partial credit for wrong or no answers. Shocker, right?

Not exactly. Many states have always scored their tests like this. That’s the point of having kids show their work: even if they do the computation incorrectly, they get credit for understanding how to set up the problem. It is worth asking just what level of omission or inaccuracy is deemed acceptable—whether teachers are encouraged to accept even the most fumbling scrawlings—but the general practice of valuing the solution process as much as the final answer has become ingrained into pedagogy. This would be common knowledge if people had a better understanding of what is on standardized tests and how they are graded.

Reducing an emphasis on computation through this sort of scoring is similar to how

Former State Superintendent of Public Instruction Delaine Eastin Endorse...

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"I am here because I am for children. Flat out, the number one priority of this state, of this nation and this world should be our children. I think the State of California needs a State Superintendent of Public Instruction that is for children. So I am here to endorse Tom Torlakson as State Superintendent of Public Instruction."