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AZ School – 50% Drop in Disruptive Behavior ...

Posted by admin in Tucson Schools on December 9, 2011 | No Comments

For more info www.davidlynchfoundation.com Transcription: "Transcendental Meditation really helps students be creative and innovative." "I don't really know the science involved with it but Transcendental Meditation really allows them to focus." "Meditation gives students an opportunity to slow down and do a lot of deep inner thinking within themselves." "Stress is constant, all the time, and I just love Transcendental Meditation as that tool, that buffer tool that helps you cope with that." "I feel calmer now. Like a calming presence is constantly in my life. It's pretty sweet." Assistant principle for security: "I was very suspect of what Transcendental Meditation was because I thought it was what you see in the movies and on television where you have to see with your legs crossed and make these loud chanting noises and roll your eyes in the back of your head, and you have to be totally focused on that or it doesn't work." "You know, I have a lot of guy friends that play football, and they're like 'ah meditation that doesn't work. You're crazy.' And I was like, 'I don't know about you guys but it really worked for me though.' " "You know kids are inundated with noise all day long. they have Ipods they have video games, they have videos on TV... and I was of the belief that they need some time everyday to just shut all that out and kind of focus a little bit on themselves and along came this TM opportunity. Assistant principle for security: "I had to experience it to see ...

Former Teachers Speak Out Gulen Charter Schools...

Posted by admin in Tucson Schools on August 23, 2011 | No Comments

BATON ROUGE- Former teachers at Kenilworth Science and Technology Charter School in Baton Rouge are making strong allegations about what happened inside the school during their time there. They claim unfair treatment toward teachers and an unsafe environment for students. That's in addition to two lawsuits News 2 uncovered against the organization that runs the school, Pelican Educational Foundation. The state is investigating Kenilworth as part of looking into the parent company with ties to the Turkish culture. Wednesday, Pelican lost control of another school it operated, Abramson Charter in New Orleans. The state cites allegations of sexual misconduct among students and not properly reporting it. The two former teachers, who spoke to News 2 anonymously for fear of retaliation, say inside the walls of Kenilworth is a troubling environment, brought to light in two lawsuits, one about teacher discrimination, the other about student mistreatment. One teacher said, "I watched them be discriminated against and I experienced the same sorts of discrimination based on race, national origin, religion, ethnicity. It was an atmosphere where there was a double standard." The teachers say as women, they were given more duties than male staff, and as Americans, given fewer breaks for personal time, while the Turkish-Muslim staff members were given ample opportunities for prayer time, away from students. However, one current teacher says she doesn't agree. Shanza Veal said, "I haven ...

CBN NEWS – Investigates Gulen Charter School...

Posted by admin in Tucson Schools on June 5, 2011 | No Comments

SAYLORSBURG, Pa. -- Fetullah Gülen has been called the world's top public intellectual and the face of moderate Islam. He has held court with Pope John Paul II and received praise from former President Bill Clinton. "You're contributing to the promotion of the ideals of tolerance and interfaith dialogue inspired by Fetullah Gülen and his transnational social movement," Clinton told audience members during a video address at the World Rumi Forum in 2010. Yet others have branded Gülen a wolf in sheep's clothing and a modern day Ayatollah Khomeini. CBN News recently took a closer look at the the life of the reclusive imam who directs a global Islamic movement from the Pennsylvania mountains. Master Teacher or Deceiver? www.cbn.com

investigation uncovers federal probe into Ohio cha...

Posted by admin in Tucson Schools on June 3, 2011 | No Comments

CLEVELAND - An exclusive 5 On Your Side investigation revealed a federal probe into Ohio charter schools involving a money trail of illegal immigration fees, as well as other payments to individuals living overseas. Concept Schools operate 16 Horizon Science Science Academies across Ohio. One of its schools in Cleveland was recently named a US Department of Education "Blue Ribbon" school for excellence in education. The program was founded in Cleveland by Turkish educators in 1999 and now includes schools in Ohio and four other states. "Our schools are public charter schools. They're not Turkish schools, they're not Islamic schools. They provide a high quality education," said Salim Ucan, Vice President of Concept Schools. Yet, the US Department of Labor opened an ongoing investigation into a Cleveland school in 2008 that involves the use of H1-B visas issued by the US government to foreign workers if they provide "specialized services" in the United States. Federal investigators asked Horizon Science Academy Denison, in Cleveland, for all its H1-B visa documentation. US Immigration records showed 53 H-1B visas were issued to Horizon Schools statewide in 2008 and 2009. Our investigation also reviewed 10 years of financial audits performed by state auditors. Auditors found immigration fees and legal fees for school officials' families and others living in Turkey. In some cases, auditors found payments were made to individuals who were never employed by any of the schools ...

investigation into Ohio Gulen charter schools spar...

Posted by admin in Tucson Schools on May 29, 2011 | No Comments

CLEVELAND - An exclusive 5 On Your Side investigation into a chain of Ohio charter schools has sparked a strong reaction from an Ohio lawmaker who is calling for stronger oversight into how Ohio charter schools spend taxpayer funds. The report revealed that some Horizon Science Academy schools across Ohio used nearly $13000 of taxpayer money for immigration and legal fees for teachers recruited overseas -- many of them from Turkey. State auditors found some who received immigration and legal fees were never employed at the schools. In 2008 and 2009, immigration records show at least 53 H-1B immigration visas were issued to Horizon Schools. School officials said the number of visas has been declining over the years and that this year, only 51 of 596 employees are international teachers, most of whom are Turkish. In addition, the US Department of Labor opened a continuing investigation into immigration visas at one Horizon Science School in Cleveland on Dennison Avenue. The Ohio Federation of Teachers has criticized the practice of hiring teachers overseas, while ignoring Ohio teachers who it said are qualified. School officials insisted they simply could not find enough math and science teachers here in Ohio and were forced to look overseas. State representative Matt Lundy (D) of Ohio's 57th District has been an advocate for charter school oversight in the state legislature. "I think taxpayers have every right to be upset that these dollars are actually going to pay for ...

Gulen Charter Schools Turkish Olympiads a Warning ...

Posted by admin in Tucson Schools on May 22, 2011 | No Comments

Fethulla Gulen has over 122 Charter Schools in the United States. Each year they perform a singing and dancing competition using only the Turkish language and customs. However while in Turkey it is crime punishable to years in prison for children who sing or dance under any other nations customs or flag. Fethullah Gulen has enemies who targets his schools and recently over 100 Turkish supporters of Al Qaida held a parade for Osama Bin Ladin. IS your children really safe going to this Olympiad? When you support these schools you are supporting Turkey's human rights violations and inhumane to treatment.

Misconception #3 About the Arizona Tuition Tax Cre...

Posted by admin in Tucson Schools on December 26, 2010 | No Comments

Orme Primavera Schools Foundation repressentative Stuart Rosebrook addresses misconceptions regarding the Arizona private school tax credit program. This foundation receives contributions to help defray tuition costs for Arizona students that attend The Orme School (Mayer, Arizona) and Primavera School (Prescott, Arizona).

Innovation, Gaming and Assessment...

Posted by admin in Tucson Schools on September 21, 2010 | No Comments

Arizona State Professor Jim Gee and Stanford's Dan Schwartz discuss new approaches to assessing the quality of learning through the use of digital media, in this discussion at the Education Writers Association annual conference in May 2010. More at www.macfound.org

Rodel 2008 Exemplary Teacher Makiko Wojcicki...

Posted by admin in Tucson Schools on August 26, 2010 | No Comments

The Rodel Foundation of Arizona identifies teachers with a track record of extraordinary student achievement in high-poverty schools. Rodel Exemplary Teachers are honored at an annual awards banquet and each receive $10000 in US Savings Bonds. As Rodel Exemplary Teachers, they have committed to supervise and mentor six Rodel Promising Student Teachers over the next three years. In 10 years, more than 1000 new teachers -- mentored and trained by Rodel Exemplary Teachers -- will have the potential to reach more than 1 million Arizona students.

Rodel 2008 Exemplary Teacher Angela Gomez...

Posted by admin in Tucson Schools on June 20, 2010 | No Comments

The Rodel Foundation of Arizona identifies teachers with a track record of extraordinary student achievement in high-poverty schools. Rodel Exemplary Teachers are honored at an annual awards banquet and each receive $10000 in US Savings Bonds. As Rodel Exemplary Teachers, they have committed to supervise and mentor six Rodel Promising Student Teachers over the next three years. In 10 years, more than 1000 new teachers -- mentored and trained by Rodel Exemplary Teachers -- will have the potential to reach more than 1 million Arizona students.

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