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One Death Too Many at East Bay Hospital
August 1, 1996 | By Terry Messman
The use of restraints in a psychiatric hospital. A scene from the documentary, "Hurry Tomorrow" by Richard Cohen.
Having your body restrained so you are helpless is a method of control, a forcible intrusion on people. When it's used against your will, I think it's really wrong. It's like rape, because you're totally helpless in someone else's control." — Sally Zinman, Coordinator, Berkeley Drop-In Center
The restraints used to shackle patients in psychiatric hospitals are made of heavy leather, three inches wide. Patients are strapped to the bed spread-eagled, tied down at each ankle and wrist.
Seclusion and restraint can cause profound physical and emotional harm. According to Protection and Advocacy, Inc., a nonprofit agency designated by the federal government to investigate abuses of patients' rights in California, "Risks include dehydration, exhaustion, cardiac arrest or respiratory collapse, fractures, muscle and kidney damage, self-mutilation, strangulation and a worsening medical condition as a result of being alone and isolated. The emotional impact of seclusion can be severe."
On April 5, 1996, Robert Jackson began dying the loneliest death imaginable, undergoing acute psychological and physical distress while strapped by leather restraints to a bed in a psychiatric ward in East Bay Hospital in Richmond, a hospital with a long history of reported abuses and untimely deaths of psychiatric patients.
Although details of his death are still sketchy, Jackson was reportedly transferred to East Bay Hospital from Lake County, where he had come to an emergency room complaining of chest pains, possibly from a respiratory ailment or heart condition. Since he was also in an acute state of mental disability, Jackson was transferred to East Bay Hospital (EBH) in Richmond. He evidently was given an "anti-psychotic cocktail" of medications and placed in restraints.
He stopped breathing an hour later. At some point, Jackson was transferred to Brookside Hospital in San Pablo, and from there, he was taken for his last ride — to the County morgue. Reportedly, East Bay Hospital claims not to have been aware of the medical problems that led him to seek care in Lake County, although when hospitals place patients in restraints or administer anti-psychotic medications, it is of life-and-death importance that they carefully analyze any pre-existing medical problems.
Although the Contra Costa County Coroner's office has not yet completed its investigation into Jackson's death, Colette Hughes, Supervising Attorney for Protection and Advocacy, Inc. (PAI), said that her office has opened a preliminary investigation into whether abuse and/or neglect may have contributed to the death.
Hughes said, "Given the history of East Bay Hospital, at this time we automatically open a preliminary investigation whenever there is a serious physical injury or death there." Hughes was careful to point out that it is too early to know whether abuse or neglect contributed to Jackson's death. She added, "In terms of the range of problems at East Bay Hospital — seclusion and restraint, medication, monitoring of clients — I would say that it is below the norm compared to other facilities we have looked at because of its pattern of problems evident in a number of care areas."
Robert Jackson's death last month is hauntingly similar to other recent deaths of psychiatric patients at EBH.
Nancy Jane Turner died seven months ago, on November 3, 1995, while in physical restraints at EBH. Her family reportedly was concerned that she had been given medications she had never taken before that may have caused her death, in combination with the adrenaline-pumping, heart-pounding trauma of being bound in restraints.
Another man died at EBH last spring when hospital staff negligently gave a suicidal patient a plastic bag for his belongings that he used to suffocate himself.
And Marc Kiefer was found dead in a locked isolation unit at East Bay Hospital on February 3, 1993, after enduring nearly 18 torturous hours of physical shackles and shocking medical negligence.
For many years, the mental health directors of Alameda and Contra Costa counties have been sending hundreds of the poorest, most disabled and most vulnerable patients, including many homeless people, to East Bay Hospital.
The Alameda and Contra Costa County Boards of Supervisors continue to send Medi-Cal patients to the psychiatric unit at EBH despite a long trail of chilling tales of abuse from psychiatric patients and their families, and scathingly critical reports by the State Health Department's Licensing Division, the Office of Patients Rights, PAI and local patients-right groups.
Why do patients keep dying in EBH's psychiatric unit? Why does the hospital tie its patients down with leather restraints — the most restrictive and cruelest weapon in the psychiatric arsenal — more often than other Bay Area hospitals? Why have patients and advocates consistently reported for the past seven years that EBH is under-staffed and that its staff often are under-trained and disrespectful and hostile to mentally disabled patients in their care?
Why do county mental health directors keep ignoring one scandalous case of mistreatment after another? Why are they still sending clients to a hospital that Claire Burch, the mother of a former EBH patient, said "is the equivalent of jail. I can't think of how anybody could ever get better in that environment with that neglect."
Until there is a full investigation of the past several years of abuse and neglect at EBH, and a major overhaul of all aspects of its care delivery system for psychiatric patients, Alameda County and Contra Costa should stop sending any patients to East Bay Hospital at all.
The tragic death of Marc Kiefer
For those aware of EBH's sorry history of neglect and abuse, the recent deaths of Turner and Jackson have felt like one death too many. But then that's what many folks said when Marc Kiefer died in 1993.
"Kiefer died alone in an isolation room following nearly 18 hours of being restrained to a bed with leather straps, belts and cuffs. According to the psychiatrist consulted by PAI, Kiefer likely died from the undiagnosed and untreated medical condition of anticholinergic toxicity from psychiatric medications as well as a prolonged period of improperly monitored seclusion and restraint." — An Inquiry Into the Death of Marc Kiefer at East Bay Hospital, by Protection and Advocacy, Inc.
The PAI report concluded that Kiefer was not put in restraints in a locked room because he was dangerous, but simply because he was agitated and incoherent. "It thus appears that seclusion and restraint were used for the convenience of staff and in lieu of appropriate, less restrictive treatment." He died of some pretty widespread conditions at EBH: the misuse of heavy doses of medication, the overuse of restraints, and the staff's failure to adequately monitor patients.
Scarred for Life
Even when patients don't die in restraints, they may suffer deep psychological damage and be scarred for life. On February 28, 1995, at East Bay Hospital, a female patient was found shackled to her bed, alone, unattended and entirely naked, in a room with a male patient only three to four feet from her bed. No staff persons were present in the room or the hallways, even though patients strapped to their beds are completely vulnerable and are supposed to be monitored closely.
On September 12, 1995, a woman who had been placed in restraints in the Two South ward of EBH for several hours, told the staff that she needed to use the bathroom. The staff wouldn't allow her to use the bathroom or a bed pan, so the patient was forced to defecate and urinate in her bed with both hands and feet shackled.
Her debasing treatment was hardly an isolated instance of inhumanity at EBH. In a 1993 study, 20 percent of the patients interviewed had been forced to urinate while shackled in bed because bed pans were not provided when asked for; altogether, nearly half the patients interviewed either were forced to be incontinent or else reported fear and distress from being forced to hold back their bodily functions for prolonged periods while shackled.
Under California law, people receiving care in psychiatric hospitals have the right to be free from harm, including unnecessary or excessive physical restraint or seclusion. Restraints are permitted only when absolutely necessary to prevent physical injury to the patient or to others, and only if less restrictive alternatives are not available. Restraint cannot be used as punishment, for staff convenience, or in a routine way to calm down an agitated patient.
Reports show that a significantly higher number of patients were restrained and denied rights at East Bay Hospital in 1993 and 1994 than in any other hospital in Contra Costa County. And the average duration of patients' time in seclusion and restraints was reportedly more than 15 hours at East Bay, far greater than the state-wide average of 3.87 hours. A 1994 report found that 70 percent of patients monitored at EBH had undergone seclusion and restraint for more than 12 hours.
A high percentage of restraints involved patients tied to a bed in the middle of an open ward, as in the case of the woman who was found strapped to her bed naked, in public view. This practice is unsafe and very degrading, because it makes a patient completely helpless and vulnerable to others. One patient-rights advocate called it "a real violation of privacy and dignity to be restrained in the middle of the hospital. No other hospital in the county would even think of restraining patients on open wards. It's way off the map."
Records lie and people die
The State Licensing Division found a consistent failure to monitor the medical condition of patients in restraints at EBH from 1991-1995. In 1993, Marc Kiefer became a fatality of this neglect.
EBH's Seclusion and Restraint Record indicates that, on the night before he died, Kiefer's circulation was supposedly checked every 15 minutes, as hospital regulations require, and that he was "sleeping". The records at 7:45 a.m. claim that Kiefer's "circulation" was checked and that "toileting and fluids were offered."
Forced restraints at East Bay Hospital created an outcry in the community.
But records lie, and people die, and hospitals only pretend to monitor patients to cover up their own neglect.
Two minutes after the hospital claims Kiefer was offered fluids and toileting, the 7:47 a.m. hospital record states, "Patient found with no pulse. Neck still warm, finger tips turning blue." A few minutes later, at 8:15 a.m., Kiefer was pronounced dead. A nurse was called in, and she wrote in the Nursing Notes: "I found patient lying in restraints, he was ashen in color, had no pulse palpable, was not breathing. Rigor mortis has begun, his hands were stiff and cold as were his extremities."
Rigor mortis does not begin in a few minutes — it requires several hours for stiffness and coldness to set in. So all those 15-minute reports where the staff pretended to take Kiefer's "circulation", all those fabricated stories of offering him "fluids and toileting" were all lies. The truth is that Marc Kiefer was left dead in restraints for hours while East Bay Hospital's negligent staff ignored him in death as they had in life.
According to the report by PAI, Kiefer likely died of untreated "toxicity from psychiatric medications as well as prolonged seclusion and restraint." EBH "chose exactly the wrong course of treatment" by giving him dangerously high levels of Haldol, Thorazine, Benadryl and Cogentin which "were not safe to prescribe."
As one patients' right advocate put it, "East Bay typically gives people an anti-psychotic cocktail of Haldol, Ativan and Cogentin. The problem is they use them without knowing the pre-existing medical problems, and they often use big doses that drop them to their knees. It's called a 'chemical restraint.'"
A highly consistent picture of neglect pours forth from EBH patients, their families, advocates and attorneys, and from reports and documents compiled by State Licensing, the Office of Patients' Rights and Protection and Advocacy Services.
An attorney who has investigated conditions at EBH in the recent past said: "East Bay Hospital is the worst hospital around for psychiatric clients. It's a private hospital living off Medi-Cal patients. They just cram as many patients as they can into overcrowded wards, spend as little money as possible and provide almost no care at all.
"Two South, the locked unit, is really a hell-hole. They have the most disturbed people in the tiniest amount of space. Twenty people in five tiny dorm rooms, with nothing to do but pace the hallway or lie in bed all day. It's very demoralizing to have nothing to do."
Claire Burch, whose daughter was a patient at East Bay Hospital, said, "There was literally no therapy; there was nothing but custodial care. A psychiatrist would see my daughter for maybe five minutes every few days.
"I remember when I visited, I was in shock. Everybody was sitting around with absolutely nothing to do, and with no communication from the staff. It was like a nightmare. I didn't see any signs of treatment for my daughter, so I tried to get her out. She was miserable, and she wasn't the only one — everyone on the ward was miserable. It had the feel of a board-and-care instead of a hospital."
Crayola Therapy
A former patients' rights advocate said that while many other hospitals in the Bay Area offer enriching music, art and occupational therapy to patients on psychiatric wards, East Bay Hospital was highly deficient in its programs. "The occupational therapy is a joke. Once in a great while, someone would bring in little pages like from a coloring book and some crayons. What is that supposed to be — Crayola Therapy?" This advocate added that she had heard that some domino sets were now being passed out on the ward.
The attorney noted that EBH had been criticized so severely about its seclusion and restraint practices that it recently has made some improvements in monitoring, but added that the changes are superficial and cosmetic. "The staff doesn't effectively monitor and handle people. A good hospital would use the least restrictive alternatives and talk people down when they're agitated rather than overdo the use of seclusion and restraints."
A 1995 report by the Office of Patients Rights opens the lid on a Pandora's Box by revealing multiple problems that are widespread, overlapping and dismaying. The report charged EBH with inadequate and delayed medical care; undiagnosed and untreated medical conditions; failure to appropriately prescribe and monitor the effects of psychiatric medications; failure to provide for patient safety; lack of adequate bedding; unclean and unsanitary indoor and outdoor areas.
The report finds faults with EBH in several other major areas:
Two South Unit, the acute locked unit, "has exceptionally crowded space but the other locked units also have very small common areas."
EBH offers the patients little or no privacy, so doctors interview patients in common areas about the intimate details of their lives.
The day rooms are crowded, stark, institutionalized and lacking in activities and equipment.
"The space is dark, closed and uncleaned. There is often a detectable odor." Repairs are delayed for prolonged periods of time.
The outdoor area is concrete with high concrete walls, devoid of plants, grass, trees, walkways. It is very uninviting and provides very little area for physical activity."
The report also faults the hospital for having inexperienced, under-trained and inadequately supervised staff. As a result, the report said, "Staff attitudes and behaviors toward patients have been a continuing problem. Exchanges with patients have been observed which demonstrate staff impatience, insensitivity, racism and hostility to patients and their needs."
The report charged the hospital with inadequate staffing levels, and as a consequence, with neglecting patients' requests for medical attention, failing to monitor patients in seclusion and restraint and failing to provide purposeful activities for patients. This criticism hits home powerfully when read in conjunction with the PAI report on the complete neglect demonstrated by the staff medical response to Marc Kiefer:
"Marc Kiefer never received a proper medical evaluation, including a physical examination, while at East Bay Hospital. Despite Kiefer's deteriorating condition (including the fact that he reportedly fell out of the bed twice while still in restraints), there is no indication that a physician was ever called to evaluate him medically. Nor is it documented that his vital signs were taken every four hours while he was secluded and restrained, as required by East Bay Hospital policy."
What keeps hindering the righting of wrongs at East Bay Hospital? The State Licensing Division was hot on East Bay's trail in 1991 when the agency received 30 complaints and responded by conducting eight separate investigations. A medical consultant to State Licensing told PAI that the State's "intensive licensing activity at East Bay Hospital during 1991 was the result of a 'concerted effort' to close the facility." The consultant also said that this intensive investigation of EBH abuses was halted in 1992 "because the word came down from Sacramento" (Licensing headquarters) that East Bay's license was not to be revoked.
Similarly, in March, 1995, former EBH patients and patients-rights advocates literally begged the Alameda County Mental Health Advisory Board to stop referring patients to East Bay Hospital in the wake of several serious abuses. The county board turned a deaf ear to their pleas, stating that John George Psychiatric Pavilion in Alameda County also had its own problems in terms of patients' rights.
Alameda County's neglect
Yet by their inaction, Alameda County officials washed their hands of the fate of their own poor and disabled residents, and sentenced them to live in the insufferable conditions at East Bay Hospital. The consequences of this official inaction are grave: in 1994 alone, EBH reported 650 seclusion and restraint episodes just among its Alameda County patients.
County officials who repeatedly have sent their poorest, most disabled residents into conditions of abuse and neglect have maintained their precious neutrality. Aren't the hottest places in hell reserved for those who maintain their neutrality in a moral crisis?
Recently, East Bay Hospital has attempted some limited improvements in seclusion and restraint policies. Almost pathetically, it has put up a couple umbrellas to shade the sun-baked asphalt on the prison-like, chain-link-enclosed outdoor area. All this falls under the heading: "Too little, too late." EBH has been an abomination throughout the 1990s, and has abused far too many patients to be worthy of the public trust.
The mental health directors of the counties sending clients to EBH — Alameda, Contra Costa, Lake, Santa Clara, Solano and Napa — should be indicted for their role in this scandal. They have read all the reports I have read and more, and they know that EBH endangers, neglects and abuses the patients they refer. County mental health directors serve people who are voiceless and powerless — people who don't have a choice as to where they are sent, people slammed down on the floor and hog-tied in cruel restraints and left in isolation and agony.
Alameda and Contra Costa Counties should not merely cut down on the number of referrals they make to EBH. They should halt the practice of referring any more vulnerable patients to this hospital, now and for good. The counties have the authority to halt referrals to EBH tomorrow. If they fail to do so, the counties are morally and legally liable for sending patients there who die or are injured.
Marc Kiefer had successfully coped with his mental disability for nearly 20 years, building a full, independent life with close family and friends. He played semi-pro baseball after high school. He graduated from the University of California at Berkeley and earned teaching credentials at Cal State in Hayward. He was a sports writer for the Alameda Newspaper Group.
When he was sent to East Bay Hospital, it was the first time in his life that he had ever been on a locked psychiatric unit for in-patient care. It was also the last time. That one referral ended his life.
That's the lesson here, county mental health directors. Even one more referral may be one too many. "How many deaths will it take till we know that too many people have died?" sang Bob Dylan.
End all referrals to East Bay Hospital immediately.
Editor's Note: This report was compiled by studying dozens of reports and documents from State Licensing, Protection and Advocacy, and the Office of Patients Rights, and interviews with members of the California Network of Mental Health Clients, activists affiliated with the patients' rights movement, psychiatric patients, attorneys and patients rights advocates. Most sources spoke on the condition of strictly protecting the rights to privacy of mental-health clients.
Terry Messman was a longtime anti-war activist and homeless rights advocate who co-founded Street Spirit in March 1995. He was Editor in Chief of Street Spirit for 23 years.


Bertram Goodhue designed a second Court Room for the Capitol.
It was not used as such until after 1990, when a constitutional amendment established the Nebraska Court of Appeals. The Appeals Court convenes the third week of the month.
One of two three judge panels presides behind a walnut bench carved with a crest denoting the state motto-Equality Before the Law. The walls are finished with walnut book matched boardroom paneling.
A lattice and floral design, hand-stencil on linen, covers the narrow expanse of wall above the paneling. The beamed walnut ceiling is decorated with abstract multi-color Native American motifs.
The ceiling chandeliers and wall bracket lamps contain gilded arrows in their design. The checkered marble floor is covered by an original green chenille rug with rust colored floral border matching drapery of the same russet shade.


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Sepp Orgler (* 18. Dezember 1911 als Josef Orgler in Bruckhäusl, Gemeinde Wörgl; † 2. März 1943 bei Orjol) war ein österreichischer Maler und Bildhauer.

Leben und Werk
Josef "Sepp" Orgler war das jüngste von fünf Kindern des aus Oberbayern stammenden Zementwarenerzeugers Sebastian Orgler und seiner Frau Maria, geb. Bendleder. Nach Absolvierung der Volks- und Bürgerschule besuchte er von 1926 bis 1929 die Fachschule für Holzbildhauer an der Bundeslehranstalt in Innsbruck. Anschließend arbeitete er zwei Jahre in der Werkstatt für sakrale Kunst des Bildhauers Franz Kobald in Schwaz, bevor er in Ateliergemeinschaft mit Maria Kreidl als freier Bildhauer und Maler in Schwaz tätig war. Dabei entstanden vor allem Krippen, Kleinplastiken, Porträts und Landschaften.

Von 1935 bis 1939 studierte Orgler an der Akademie der bildenden Künste in Wien in der von Herbert Boeckl geleiteten Malereiklasse. Zu seinen Studienkollegen zählten u. a. Walter Eckert, Peter Fellin, Franz Lettner und Helmut Rehm. 1937 erhielt er den Akademischen Studienpreis. Ab 1937 wandte er sich, durch Boeckl ermuntert, fast ausschließlich der Handzeichnung zu, schuf aber vereinzelt auch Skulpturen und Gemälde.

Im April 1940 wurde er zum Kriegsdienst einberufen und kam zunächst nach Salzburg, dann nach Polen, Osnabrück und nach Frankreich an die Marne. Nach Intervention Boeckls konnte er 1940/41 für die Dauer eines Semesters an die Akademie in Wien zurückkehren. Danach wurde er in Hamburg-Duvenstedt zur Gefangenenbewachung eingesetzt. Dabei hatte er die Möglichkeit zu künstlerischer Arbeit. Nach einem letzten Heimaturlaub in Schwaz 1942 wurde er an die Ostfront in der Sowjetunion geschickt, wo er 31-jährig am 2. März 1943 bei Bukan, unweit Orjol, fiel. Er wurde auf dem Soldatenfriedhof bei Ljudinowo beigesetzt.

Den einer freien künstlerischen Entfaltung entgegenstehenden Zeitumständen zum Trotz hinterließ Orgler ein eindrückliches, wenn auch schmales und in seinem existentiellen Ernst stark dem Lehrmeister Herbert Boeckl verpflichtetes Œuvre, in dessen Mittelpunkt Landschaften und einfühlsame Menschendarstellungen stehen.

Orglers Schwester Franziska (verh. Schleifer-Kirschl) war die Mutter des Malers und Kunstschriftstellers Wilfried Kirschl (1930–2010).

Literatur
 Sepp Orgler. Zeichnungen 1936-1943. Ausstellungskatalog, Rabalderhaus, Schwaz 1998.
 Sepp Orgler (18.12.1911 – 2.3.1943). Ausstellung zum 100. Geburtstag. In: Heimatblätter – Schwazer Kulturzeitschrift, Nr. 71, 2011, S. 4–7 (PDF; 3 MB)

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DepEd Vision, Mission, Mandate, Core Values and Organization Structure
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This article provides the teachers with overarching and organizing framework and principles in the delivery of services of the Department of Education (DepEd). It should enable the teachers to align their efforts to realize the DepED's Mandate, Vision, Mission, and strategic thrust and direction.
What is the DepEd Vision, Mission, Mandate and Core Values (VMV)?
What is the DepED Mandate?
The DepEd Mandate
"The State shall protect and promote the right of all citizens to quality education at all levels, and shall take appropriate steps to make such education accessible to all."
(Article 14, Section 1 of the Philippine Constitution)
The Department of Education (DepEd) formulates, implements, and coordinates policies, plans, programs and projects in the areas of formal and non-formal basic education. It supervises all elementary and secondary education institutions, including alternative learning systems, both public and private; and provides for the establishment and maintenance of a complete, adequate, and integrated system of basic education relevant to the goals of national development.
DepEd Vision
We dream of Filipinos
who passionately love their country
and whose values and competencies
enable them to realize their full potential
and contribute meaningfully to building the nation.
As a learner-centered public institution,
the Department of Education
continuously improves itself
to better serve its stakeholders.
What does the DepEd Vision mean?
"We dream of Filipinos who passionately love their country …"
Our vision is more than just the end-goal of a plan. It is a dream, a wish, a prayer – what we fervently hope for and what we diligently work towards. By envisioning, we begin to fulfill our mandate and responsibilities as a teacher and do our duty as Filipinos. We want to develop learners who are true citizens and patriots, who have a strong desire to serve their country and work for its betterment.
…and whose values and competencies enable them to realize their full potential…
We can do two things:
Inculcate the values and develop the necessary competencies deemed necessary and desirable to ensure a lifelong learning.
…and contribute meaningfully to building the nation…
Because as a learner-centered institution we want them to know how to improve themselves and realize their dreams, while keeping in mind and heart their love for the country and care for fellowmen, maximizing the endowment of skills and talents, not for selfish gain, but to contribute to building a nation every Filipino deserves.
As a learner-centered public institution…
As stated in our mandate, the Department of Education (DepEd), "shall protect and promote the rights of all citizens to quality education at all levels, and shall take appropriate steps to make such education accessible to all".
In all our decisions and actions, we put the Filipino learner first. In the end, our most important stakeholders are our learners…
…the Department of Education continuously improves itself……to better serve its stakeholders."
Just like our students, we do not stop learning. We constantly seek to be better, both as individuals and as an organization.
DepEd Mission
To protect and promote the right of every Filipino to quality, equitable, culture-based, and complete basic education where:
Students learn in a child-friendly, gender-sensitive, safe, and motivating environment
Teachers facilitate learning and constantly nurture every learner
Administrators and staff, as stewards of the institution, ensure an enabling and supportive environment for effective learning to happen
Family, community, and other stakeholders are actively engaged and share responsibility for developing life-long learners
What does the DepEd Mission mean?
Section 17 under Article II of the 1987 Constitution mandates the State to give priority to education, science and technology, arts, culture, and sports to foster patriotism and nationalism, accelerate social progress, human liberation, and development.
The Department of Education is the government agency that formulates, implements, and coordinates policies, plans, programs, and projects in areas of formal and non-formal basic education. In all our decisions and actions, we put the Filipino learner first.
"..the Department of Education continuously improves itself.."
Just like our students, we do not stop learning. We constantly seek to be better, both as an institution and as individuals.
How can we serve our learners better?
"..to better serve its stakeholders."
Through time, our learners have changing needs and the Department must adapt and be better to serve them better.
A closer look at our DepEd Mission in action
A closer look at being an organization that embodies our DepEd Core Values
"To protect and promote the right of every Filipino to quality, equitable, culture based, and complete basic education where:"
As stated in the 1987 Philippine Constitution, our mission states our duty as stewards of education to protect and promote the right of all citizens.
How do we fulfill our mission as the Department of Education in delivering quality, equitable, culture-based, and complete basic education?
Do we provide our learners a child-friendly, gender-sensitive, safe and motivating environment?
Do our teachers ensure the development of each uniquire learner?
Do our policies, systems, processes, and behaviors ensure an enabling and supportive environment for effective learning to happen?
Do we actively practice shared governance of basic education with the entire community in developing all Filipinos?
DepEd Core Values
Maka-Diyos
Maka-tao
Makakalikasan
Makabansa
Republic Act No. 8491 states that our national Motto shall be "MAKA-DIYOS, MAKA-TAO, MAKAKALIKASAN AT MAKABANSA."
In adopting these as our 4 core values, what does it mean to be "Maka-Diyos", "Maka-tao", "Makakalikasan", and "Makabansa" in the context of the Department of Education?
What does the DepEd Core Values mean?
Core Values Behavior Statements Indicators
Maka-Diyos Expresses one's spiritual beliefs while respecting the spiritual beliefs of others Engages oneself in worthwhile spiritual activities
Respects sacred places
Respects religious beliefs of others
Demonstrates curiosity and willingness to learn about other ways to express spiritual life
Shows adherence to ethical principles by upholding truth Tells the truth
Returns borrowed things in good condition
Demonstrates intellectual honesty
Expects honesty from others
Aspires to be fair and kind to all
Identifies personal biases
Recognizes and respects one's feelings and those of others
Maka-Tao Is sensitive to individual, social, and cultural differences Shows respect for all
Waits for one's turn
Takes good care of borrowed things
Views mistakes as learning opportunities
Upholds and respects the dignity and equality of all including those with special needs
Volunteers to assist others in times of need
Recognizes and respects people from different economic, social, and cultural backgrounds.
Demonstrates contributions toward solidarity Cooperates during activities
Recognizes and accepts the contribution of others toward a goal
Considers diverse views
Communicates respectfully
Accepts defeat and celebrates others' success
Enables others to succeed
Speaks out against and prevents bullying
Makakalikasan Cares for the environment and utilizes resources wisely, judiciously, and economically Shows a caring attitude toward the environment
Practices waste management
Conserves energy and resources
Takes care of school materials, facilities, and equipment
Keeps work area in order during and after work
Keeps one's work neat and orderly
Makabansa Demonstrates pride in being a Filipino; exercises the rights and responsibilities of a Filipino citizen Identifies oneself as a Filipino
Respects the flag and national anthem
Takes pride in diverse Filipino cultural expressions, practices, and traditions
Promotes the appreciation and enhancement of Filipino languages
Abides by the rules of the school, community, and country
Enables others to develop interest and pride in being a Filipino
Demonstrates appropriate behavior in carrying out activities in the school, community, and country Manages time and personal resources efficiently and effectively
Perseveres to achieve goals despite difficult circumstances
Conducts oneself appropriately in various situations
DepEd Targeted Outcomes
Outcome A.1: Every Filipino has access to complete basic education
Provide necessary basic education inputs (Policy and Tool across Key Stages)
Provide affirmative action to learners with special needs and/or learners in special circumstances
Engage the private sector in broadening opportunities for basic education
Utilize technology in expanding reach of basic education services
Outcome A.2. Every Filipino graduate of complete basic education is prepared for further education and the world of work
Ensure that a learner-centered curriculum is implemented
Provide relevant instructional materials and equipment
Improve quality of instruction and professional development of teachers
DepEd's Strategic Directions
The Strategic Plan of the Department of Education (DepEd) provides that by 2022, we will have a nation-loving and competent lifelong learners able to respond to challenges and opportunities through quality, accessible, relevant and liberating K to 12 Program delivered by a modern, professional, pro-active, nimble, trusted and nurturing DepEd. Hence, the subsequent goals:
Expand Access to Basic Education
Improve Quality and Relevance
Modernize Education Management & Governance
Source: DepEd Strategic Plan/Direction (2017-2022)
DEPED RATIONALIZATION PROGRAM
These reform areas are the key steps being undertaken by the Department towards K to 12 Basic Education Program Implementation. This represents the full service delivery of quality education for all. All these reform areas are moving forward simultaneously, and are being championed by the Executive Committee.
(There is no sequencing because these are all happening parallel to each other and are all important)
Enhanced Curriculum – covers the phased implementation of the K to 12 curriculum until full implementation by SY 2017-2018 when we roll out Grades 6 and 12. K to 12 aims to produce holistically developed graduates with 21st century skills. The curriculum is contextualized and responds to learners' needs.
Resource Gaps & PPP – DepED aims to close input gaps by 2013, based on the 2010 commitments. PPP has been a main strategy in ensuring this.
Legislative Agenda – to date, we have passed the law for Universal Kindergarten and the Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013 (K to 12 law) has been approved by both houses and only needs the signature of the President.
Partnerships – fixing the education system is an endeavour, not only of DepED, but also its stakeholders and all Filipinos. It is crucial for DepED's success in providing quality education to have effective stakeholder management and strategic partnerships.
Information, Communications, & Technology (ICT) – we aim to equip all schools with ICT capability and use it in the Department for efficiency and better service delivery. It is a key strategy for the Department to achieve access and quality.
Improving the Strategic Planning Process – this is a shift from budget-based planning to strategic planning to ensure sustainability and continuous development for the Department.
Results-based Performance Management System – to ensure quality service delivery, DepEd staff must be measured in terms of performance and actual results.
Training and Development – building capacity in the Department for various levels of the organization supports the different reform areas, and ultimately, develops itself as a learning organization.
Employee Welfare – we must ensure the welfare of DepEd employees through basic timeliness in salary delivery, incentives, and career progression, among others.
Rationalization Plan – restructuring the Department to a function-based structure with the necessary staffing requirement.
SBM-PASBE – School-based Management (SBM) and the Philippine Accreditation System for Basic Education (PASBE) provides the assessment tools, grants, accreditation, and capability-building to effectively decentralize the system. In effect, processes and decision-making are done with better context and efficiency.
Child Protection Policy – through DepED Order No. 40 s. 2012, we have institutionalized making our schools child-friendly through the Child Protection Policy principles and the creation of a Child Protection Committee in every school.
Disaster Risk Reduction Management (DRRM) – disasters must be treated as a normal occurrence given recent events, and this ensures the resilience and quick response of our systems.
Total Quality Management – quality assurance and continuous improvement must be standard behavior across the Department–from our schools and among all offices.
Culture, Change Management, and Communications – an integrated approach in shaping behavior and communicating reforms effectively in the Department is necessary for the proper management of change.
All these reform areas are rooted in the philosophy of having a child- and community-centered education system (ACCESs). In everything we do, we always prioritize the learners and how we are of better service to them.
Executive Order No. 366, s. 2004
The EO 366 review seeks to fulfill the purposes of:
Focusing government efforts and resources on its vital/core services; and
Improving the quality and efficiency of government services delivery by eliminating /minimizing overlaps and duplications, and improving agency performance through the rationalization of service delivery and support systems
providing options and incentives for government employees who may be affected by the rationalization of the functions and agencies of the executive branch.
In 2006, the DepED submitted its Rationalization Plan to the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) in line with EO 366.
Since DBM had not yet given any feedback on the approval of the 2006 DepEd RAT plan, The new management team saw the need to review the plan vis-à-vis strategic directions and changes in the department in the past years. Thus in 2010, DepED recalled the 2006 submitted plan for further review.
DBM approved the request for review and gave the following guidelines:
Have the same or lower number of positions as compared to its filled items at the start of the rationalization effort in 2005.
Not exceed the Personnel Services (PS) level of the department at the start of the rationalization effort in the aforesaid year
The rationalization should be based on the core functions of the department
It is important to note that the rationalization plan is not about rationalizing the people, or lessening the no. of people in the department. Rather, the RAT plan is about rationalizing the FUNCTIONS, so that the department can focus on its core business – EDUCATION.
Scope of DepEd's Rationalization
Central Office Units DepED – ARMM
16 regional offices Schools
206 schools division office (SDO) proper Attached agencies
Casuals/contractual employees with appointment attested by CSC and funded by GAA COS (GAA-MOOE funded)
COS (foreign-funded)
For DepED to focus on its core business, there is a need to reiterate the goals of the DepED rationalization plan in relation to the different organization levels of the department. The goals are as follows:
Have a more efficient and effective central office that focuses on policy-making, standards-setting and over-all leadership of the department
Have a re-engineered regional office that focuses on localization of policies, quality assurance and on being the technical support hub of its divisions
Have a re-engineered division office that focuses on field leadership and supervision to better support our schools in delivering our education services to the learners
THE RATIONALIZED DEPED ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURES
DepEd Central Office Functions:
Set overall education agenda, directions and policies
Formulate systems and standards for national adoption
Perform investment programming
Articulate national frameworks to guide the organization in the performance of its core functions and the provision of support
Oversee quality assurance and performance accountability
Build Partnerships with GOs & NGOs
DepEd Regional Office Functions:
Set Regional agenda, directions and policies
Localize curriculum
Adapt to or adopt standards
Manage Quality Assurance
Provide technical assistance to Divisions
Manage program investment and equitable allocation of resources
Establish and manage partnerships
DepEd Division/District Office Functions:
Implement education agenda and policies
Manage curriculum implementation
Provide Instructional Supervision
Build communities of schools and LCs
Give technical assistance to schools/LCs
Execute equitable distribution of resources
DepEd School/LC Functions:
Take accountability for learner outcomes
Implement the curriculum
Provide equitable opportunities for all learners in the community
Create an environment conducive to teaching and learning
Lead and manage school and its resources
Establish and manage linkages with stakeholders
This was the result of the CMT review and analysis of RA 9155 to clarify the mandates and core functions of each level in the department.
Central office – setting of policies, standards, guidelines and programs for national adoption
Regional office – adopting or adapting the national policies and programs to address the context and needs of the region; ensuring that standards are being followed
Division office – supervises the implementation of the set policies and programs in the schools and learning centers; provides technical support to the schools and LCs
Schools/LCs – frontline services of the dept; accountable for education and learner outcomes
FEATURES OF THE STRUCTURES
Following the 5 strands, how do the DepEd structures look like after the review?
The existing structure is client-based, meaning the bureaus, for example, are tasked to serve specific groups (BEE, BSE, etc.). The new structure is process-based, (curriculum, learning delivery, etc.) which allows for flexibility to adjust and accommodate changes in the future. This lessens, if not totally eliminates, the need for ad-hoc committees and task forces.
Focus is "Support to the schools"
Clustering of Offices to major strands of service objectives and key functions
Process-oriented Organization – derived from functions
Appropriate proportion of the various types of positions:
Technical positions
Support To Technical
Clustering of Offices: Strands
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION Ensure continuous improvement of the curriculum;
actively seeking and understanding the "learner" to develop the appropriate delivery systems; provision of learning resources and ensuring quality
EDUCATION GOVERNANCE AND OPERATIONS Ensure capacity of the organization to continuously improve and be strategic in managing the environment for which "teaching and learning" takes place
STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT Enable the organization to focus on long-term directions and interface with the internal and external environment
LEGAL AND LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS Enhance capacity of the organization to deal with legal matters and be proactive in moving forward its legislative agenda
FINANCE AN ADMINISTRATION Ensure efficiency to support the organization as a whole to focus on its core business and thus attain its targets
Based from the core organizational functions, the CMT also identified the themes or strands common to all levels which became the basis for developing the org structures
Curriculum and instruction – functions include development and delivery of the curriculum; development and production of learning resources to support the delivery and; development and administration of tools and processes to assess the quality and effectiveness of the curriculum
Governance and ops – functions include provision of services to directly support and protect the delivery of basic education services; looking after the welfare and development of the human resource; and ensuring that organization processes, systems, structure and plantilla management are constantly reviewed and enhanced to effectively support the dept's goals and mandate
Strategic management – functions include policy development, planning, provision of ICT-enabled solutions, engaging stakeholders through partnerships and linkages; and managing the communications and public relations matters of the dept
Legal and legislative affairs – <self-explanatory>
Finance and administration – functions include management of finances and finance-related matters; provision of administrative services
These five strands can be found in all levels whether these are done by just one office or by more than one office; usually integration of offices starts at the regional level
DepEd Central Office Charts and Functions
Central Office Organization Chart (before R.A. 9155)
as of January 2005
Approved Organizational Structure
DepEd Regional Office Charts and Functions
Description of the Re-engineered Regional Office
It works with the local government units and educational stakeholders to develop a policy framework that reflects the needs, opportunities and aspirations of the regional community.
It provides over-all field leadership to Schools Divisions by setting regional policy directions, standards and strategies consistent with the national framework for the development and management of programs and projects relevant to the socio-cultural context of the region.
Thus, it is responsible and accountable for building a community of Schools Divisions and their continuous development in order to create a collective effort to achieve the region's goals.
DepEd Schools Division Office Charts and Functions
Description of the Schools Division Office
As frontline office of the Department for the management of basic education delivery, the Schools Division Office (SDO)
provides instructional leadership to schools and learning centers which are the direct implementers of educational programs for learner development.
This is carried out through
a strategic division education plan in consideration of the needs and concerns of the division, districts, schools and learning centers and aligned with the regional education development plans
DepEd's Mandate – obligation enforced by law
Vision – an aspirational description of what an organization would like to achieve or accomplish. It is intended to serve as a clear guide for choosing current and future courses of action.
Mission – a declaration of an organization's core purpose and focus that is normally unchanged over time.
Values – are the principles the Department adheres to in pushing the programs into action.
Strategic Direction – a course of action that leads to the achievement of organizational goals.
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ANCORS joins Nippon Foundation Ocean Nexus Center
New interdisciplinary research group studies responses and solutions to ocean-related societal issues.
The Australian National Centre for Ocean Resources and Security (ANCORS) at the University of Wollongong (UOW) has joined a research partnership with The Nippon Foundation Ocean Nexus Center, a new interdisciplinary research group that studies changes, responses and solutions to societal issues that emerge in relationship with the oceans.
The Ocean Nexus Center will be housed in the University of Washington's EarthLab, and will coordinate a US$32.5 million 10-year research program with partners from universities from around the world. Topics cover a range of issues including ocean acidification adaptation, sustainable development of oceans, ocean sovereignty for island nations, and gender in ocean governance.
ANCORS is proud to be a member of this innovative and socially focused research program. The ANCORS Ocean Nexus Program comprises an ANCORS Ocean Nexus Chair, a post-doctoral research fellow, two PhD students, and a team of research fellows.
The ANCORS Ocean Nexus research program sits at the interface between science, policy, law, and development studies.
Its studies will directly address key challenges to achieving equitable outcomes in transboundary ocean conservation, governance and development.
Its research will focus on two linked themes: Ocean Science, Technology, Knowledge and Capacity; and Collective Strategies and Decision Frameworks.
Associate Professor Quentin Hanich (pictured above), ANCORS Ocean Nexus Chair in Fisheries Governance, will lead the ANCORS Ocean Nexus program.
"Our research theme offers a unifying focus for transformative research to address equitable management challenges by analysing potential solutions and their likely equity impacts, and fostering collective strategies and participation, science-based approaches and stewardship," Professor Hanich said.
Researchers already know that environmental changes, such as pollution and ocean acidification, can cause health and economic impacts on communities. But scientists and decision-makers still do not have all of the information to implement solutions that take into account those most in need.
"Ocean Nexus exists to bridge the gap between decision makers, policy makers and the communities most affected and dependent on the oceans," said Yoshitaka Ota, the Centre's director and a research assistant professor in UW School of Marine and Environmental Affairs.
"This is a chance to do something bold and really push the boundaries of understanding our relationship with oceans, and that's what I'm excited to do."
Based on the philosophy of passing on sustainable oceans to future generations, The Nippon Foundation of Tokyo has been working for more than three decades with governments, international organisations, nongovernmental organisations and research institutions to foster 1,430 ocean professionals from 150 countries.
"The sustenance of humanity depends on our mother ocean," said Yohei Sasakawa, chairman of The Nippon Foundation. "I am excited that the next generation of thought leaders will be emerging from this centre to share their research findings to guide the world toward ocean sustainability."
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Lock in a great price for JW Marriott Santa Monica Le Merigot – rated 8.6 by recent guests!
Great location -short walk to beach. Lovely rooms and facility. Too bad the unexpected high parking and resort fee put a damper on an otherwise amazing stay.
Everything perfect from cleanliness to staff to location!
I liked Sono the concierge. He was a very friendly staff member and gave me and my boyfriend a great breakfast spot to eat. We wished we could have stayed longer.
Staff went above and beyond. We all exclaimed every day about how over the top each staff member was.
My room was a little late being prepared for me, but the staff was very gracious about the delay and made sure I was comfortable at the bar area while I waited. Can't beat the location, and near-direct access to the beach!
Near to beach and all attractions. Large comfortable room.
Since the Marriott & Sheraton have joined, I'm pretty sure they now have THE beds because the bed was to die for. Fantastic location, staff were extra helpful and... free water! Great pool & food as well.
Our whole experience was great! The staff were awesome! We found flowers and cookies left in our room for our anniversary which was so nice and appreciated!
JW Marriott Santa Monica Le Merigot This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!
Next to Venice Beach and Santa Monica Pier, JW Marriott is inspired by the hotels on France's Cote d'Azur. It features an award-winning restaurant and a spa with pool, sauna and gym.
Rooms at JW Marriott Santa Monica Le Merigot are decorated in creamy colors and include marble bathrooms. Guest rooms extend out to private furnished balconies. A flat-screen TV is also included in all rooms.
Guests can enjoy fine dining at the in-house Cezanne Restaurant, serving a fusion of different cuisines. Many cafes and restaurants can be found on Ocean Avenue and Ocean Front, just steps away.
Le Troquet Patio Lounge is also available to guests at the property. It is open for lunch and dinner in a casual, relaxed atmosphere.
Other popular attractions near Santa Monica JW Marriott include Santa Monica Civic Auditorium and the Memorial Open Air Theater, less than 1 miles away.
When would you like to stay at JW Marriott Santa Monica Le Merigot?
Offering a city view, this room provides a flat-screen cable TV and an iPod docking station. A desk, a minibar and tea and coffee-making facilities are also included.
Private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs USD 50 per day.
Featuring a pillow-top mattress, this room provides feather bed linens and a marble private bathroom with a light up mirror. A work desk with electrical outlets, warm slippers, plush bathrobes and coffee-making facilities are provided. 24-hour room service is also available.
Featuring a balcony with a city view, this room provides a pillow-top mattress, feather bed linens and a marble private bathroom with a light up mirror. A work desk with electrical outlets, warm slippers, plush bathrobes and coffee-making facilities are available. 24-hour room service can also be provided.
This suite has a balcony, satellite TV and air conditioning.
Gorgeously designed,pet-friendly hotel rooms boast deluxe featherbeds with 300-thread-count Italian linens, twice-daily maid service,on-site spa,delicious all-day dining at the stylish Cézanne restaurant,and a wide range of modern fitness facilities.
House Rules JW Marriott Santa Monica Le Merigot takes special requests – add in the next step!
JW Marriott Santa Monica Le Merigot accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Please note: Hotel charges a non-refundable pet sanitation fee. Please inquire with property for further details.
Be aware that there is a $30/day resort fee and $50/day parking. This was a very unpleasant surprise. I could not find the resort fee mentioned on Booking.com and the parking fee is buried deep in the information menus.
Amazing location. The staff were so friendly and helpful.
Best staff in the world ! Tono the bellhop was amazing , my partner broke her leg while we were there and he sorted everything out including crutches and a wheelchair, cant say enough about this guy and all the staff, do yourself a favour and book this hotel !
Not forwarned that a $40 per day valet fee was being charged and a $30 convenience ??? fee per day charged. They gave me the wrong rental car from the valet . Got hallway to airport before realizing the mistake. Only 1 coffee pod and coffee cup per room? Lobby coffe very weak. Doors load when entering rooms. Hallway loud. Bed springs squeaked.
My room had a handicapped configured bathroom but I wasn't told that at check in. I would have preferred a standard shower with a door, not an open stall.
Only valet parking is available - expensive at $40 + tax. Furthermore, our booking confirmation stated $9 per day resort fee. This is now actually $30 + tax!!! Luckily, the receptionist agreed to charge us the fee on our booking.
Bed was very comfy, room large & clean. Fantastic large shower in a new bathroom. Toilet seat is very low though! It was very quite. Excellent location, opposite the beach. We've got a great deal on the room rate too!


This photo was taken at the Marsh Madness at Goose Pond FWA in Linton, IN. As Eric has already said there were thousands of Sandhill Cranes and one Whooping. Can you spot the Whooping Crane?
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Now, that's a sky full of birds!! How lovely! And what a terrific shot! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
I have no idea what a Whooping Crane looks like, but my guess would be the white one in the middle of the flock. Great shot!
Nice flock!! Hope to see some of them here in eastern Ontario soon!
Where's Waldo? I see a white one...is it Waldo?
Ha, reminds me of photos I have taken after sunset of bats darkening the sky.
...amazing how he stands out. When enlarged, he's really white! It must have been a wonderful sight to see!
Good capture of a flock of high fliers.
Cool sighting and photo of the cranes. Is the whooping the white one? It is the only one that looks different to me.


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Alliance to strengthen forestry research in Wales
Two organisations with long records of expertise in forestry education and research will be collaborating more closely with the move of Forest Research's Welsh office to Bangor University's School of Environment, Natural Resources and Geography, which is the home of forestry in the University.
Forest Research is the research agency of the Forestry Commission. Its Head in Wales, Tom Jenkins, leads a team of researchers based at a number of locations across Wales, all of whom work directly with colleagues based at Forest Research's other centres in England and Scotland as well as in partnership with Natural Resources Wales, Welsh Government policymakers and academic and research institutions across Wales.
Commenting on the move Tom said:
"This is a very positive development which coincides with recent organisational changes that have strengthened the science, skills and expertise within Forest Research. Our two organisations have complementary strengths. Forest Research has internationally-recognised expertise across a wide range of subject areas, including tree and forest health. This area of our research portfolio has direct relevance to the economy of Wales, particularly with respect to recently-emerging tree diseases such as Phytophthora, Chalara die-back of ash and acute oak decline. In addition to our work on tree pests and diseases, Forest Research also has active research programmes covering three other main areas: forest management, climate change and ecosystem services. Bangor University's greatest expertise is in forest ecology, resilience, soils, biodiversity conservation and restoration, agroforestry and international forestry. The two organisations together have joint strength in ecosystem services, climate change adaptation and mitigation, and forest hydrology."
John Healey, Professor of Forest Sciences at Bangor, University heads a team of 11 academic staff specialising in forestry and agroforestry. John commented:
"There are only a small number of institutions in the UK with research expertise relevant to forestry, so it is important that we work closely together. I am delighted with the success of our recent collaborations with Forest Research, including joint projects on the modelling of tree regeneration in continuous cover forestry; the bacteria causing acute oak decline; and modelling the economics of tree diseases, which pose such a large threat to woodlands in Britain."
Forest Research will continue to work closely with other universities across Wales but both parties are optimistic that the move will foster a further increase in collaboration between the two organisations.
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Rep. Dan Maffei appears to have had a successful fundraising quarter, as he has $1.4... Rep. Dan Maffei appears to have had a successful fundraising quarter, as he has $1.4 million on hand, up from just... Check out this story on DemocratandChronicle.com: http://on.rocne.ws/17UCnxa
Jill Terreri, ROC Published 4:36 p.m. ET May 16, 2013 | Updated 3:43 p.m. ET July 16, 2010
Rep. Dan Maffei appears to have had a successful fundraising quarter, as he has $1.4 million on hand, up from just over $1 million three months ago. Since April, Maffei has raised $404,106, and spent $132,053.
We wrote about Republican Ann Marie Buerkle's fundraising this week, noting that she has about $150,000 on hand
Maffei, a freshman Democrat, will face Buerkle, a former nurse and lawyer from Syracuse, who has support from the Republican and Tea Party organizations.
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We Don't Need A State Superintendent Who Believes Her Private Executive Experience Makes Her Most Qualified To Lead Public Schools
WGU-online is relatively new to this state, but has been around for a while in the country.
It's a national online university that now has a "campus" here in North Carolina. It was proposed rather secretly within the 2015 budget.
Page 86 to be specific.
On May 21, 2015, Sarah Ovaska-Few reported on the controversial online college known as Western Governors University and its shady introduction to North Carolina in "
On May 21, 2015, Sarah Ovaska-Few reported on the controversial online college known as Western Governors University and its shady introduction to North Carolina in "Controversial online college on its way to North Carolina?" (http://www.ncpolicywatch.com/2015/05/21/controversial-online-college-on-its-way-to-north-carolina/</a>).
 Controversial online college on its way to North Carolina?"
Some of the more eye-opening, yet not surprising elements of the story included:
"A controversial online university that credits students for their existing skills and knowledge could soon have a larger role in North Carolina, with a funding stream carved out in the state House's version of the budget."
"Though WGU is not named directly in the budget, a reference deep in the 317-page proposed budget (pages 86 and 87) written by House Republicans would allow a private online school that uses the competency model of education to receive some of the nearly $90 million slated for need-based scholarships the state provides to low-income students attending private colleges and universities in the state."
"In North Carolina, the John William Pope Center for Higher Education Policy, a conservative think-tank funded by former state budget director Art Pope's family foundation, has pushed to bring WGU to the state. N.C. House Speaker Tim Moore, a Republican from Cleveland County, serves on the Pope Center board."
"Critics say WGU's model, which uses classes developed by third-party vendors and has less faculty involvement than that of traditional community college or university classes, delivers a subpar education at costs not all that different from what some public university and community colleges can offer."
"The online school is also quick to accept students' previous college credits, but once students began taking classes at WGU, it can be difficult to get those classes recognized outside the online university, Pressnell said."
"WGU's six-year completion or graduation rate is only about 38 percent, a number that WGU hopes to raise to over 60 percent in coming years, said Mitchell, the spokeswoman for the Utah-based online university."
With names such as Art Pope and Tim Moore associated with it in 2015, there had to be more incestuous synergy to make WGU a reality in 2017.
As reported in the Oct. 10th, 2017 edition of the Raleigh News & Observer, Western Governors University got a firm footing in the state. Colin Campbell's work in "Former McCrory aide to lead online university launched with $2 million from state" shed light on the evolution of another way that West Jones Street is undermining post-secondary education in North Carolina.
Campbell stated,
"The 2015 state budget included a $2 million allocation to Western Governors University, or WGU, even though it already had enrolled students in North Carolina. Sen. Chad Barefoot, a Wake Forest Republican, told WRAL at the time that the money would help forge relationships with other schools and hospitals to allow students to do practical learning and internships.
The grant required WGU to raise $5 million in private funds in order to receive the $2 million. Donors included the Golden LEAF Foundation – which administers the state's share of tobacco settlement funds – as well as Strada Education Network and Utah developer Dell Loy Hansen. WGU North Carolina's leader will be Catherine Truitt, who served as Gov. Pat McCrory's education adviser before joining the UNC system's general administration as an associate vice president. McCrory was involved in the 2015 grant."
McCrory's involvement? That was an executive order as explained on page 86 of the 2015 budget.
"Satisfies the competencies for online educational institutions established by executive order of the Governor."
North Carolina still boasts one of the nation's premiere public university systems even after the assault on it by the General Assembly. The pretense of it being some place where people can work at their own pace with "previous" experience used as credits makes it sound more predatory than needed. Models such as WGU's have not worked in the past and prey upon low-income individuals who cannot afford the time and money to physically go to a campus and meet with actual classes and professors.
In fact,
"Because WGU is an online university, its only physical presence in North Carolina will be an office staffed by Truitt and others. It uses what's called a "competency-based" approach to education, where students progress through course material at their own pace and can advance as soon as they show they've mastered the subject through writing papers, making presentations and taking tests."
The U.S. Dept, of Education has on its College Scorecard site the following profile of WGU.
That's a graduation rate of 43%. That ain't great. Apparently, the person who said we were not prepared for online learning last May in an op-ed (yes, that's Truitt) works for an entity that is prepared for online learning and the result is an average 43% graduation rate.
AND WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY IS INTO SPONSORING POLITICAL ACTIVITY!
Just look to the State Policy Network.
The "SPN" is kind of a sister organization to ALEC that serves as an "umbrella" for ALEC aligned think tanks and institutions.
Again from SourceWatch:
The State Policy Network (SPN) is a web of right-wing "think tanks" and tax-exempt organizations in 50 states, Washington, D.C., Canada, and the United Kingdom. As of October 2019, SPN's membership totals 162. Today's SPN is the tip of the spear of far-right, nationally funded policy agenda in the states that undergirds extremists in the Republican Party.
SPN describes itself as a network and service organization for the "state-based free market think tank movement," and its stated mission is "to provide strategic assistance to independent research organizations devoted to discovering and developing market-oriented solutions to state and local public policy issues."[1] It was founded in November 1991[2] and incorporated in March of 1992.[3]
SPN groups operate as the policy, communications, and litigation arm of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), giving the cookie-cutter ALEC agenda a sheen of academic legitimacy and state-based support.
ALEC and SPN are arms of the Koch Brothers empire of influence.
The State Policy Network is rather big. It reaches into practically every state and links "individual" entities together. Oddly many of those entities are already linked.
Look at the directory and explore North Carolina for instance.
And you get this:
They all are linked to Art Pope, who needs no introduction to North Carolinians and was already linked to Western Governors University earlier in this post.
School choice, school privatization, and other actions that have weakened public schools in North Carolina are usually championed by Pope and his organizations.
The State Policy Network held its annual meeting just a couple of weeks ago.
On that virtual announcement toward the bottom was a list of sponsoring entities.
For public school advocates in North Carolina, K12 and edChoice mighjt be familiar.
Take a look at that bottom row. There's this sponsor:
Western Governors University.
Who is the top WGU official in NC for WGU and serves as its current chancellor?
And she says,
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(1) Pick out the infinitives from the following sentence.
He knew who were the right people to listen to and who to avoid.
(2) Write two compound words.
(4) Punctuate the following sentence.
(5) Identify the type of sentence.
Why don't you follow my example and just eat one thing ?
(6) Use the following phrase in your own sentence.
(7) Spot the error in the following sentence and rewrite it.
There are no greater violence than to deny the dreams of our children.
(8) Arrange the following words in alphabetical order.
(1) Complete the following word-chain of adjectives.
Technical, I___________, ___________, __________, __________ .
(2) Change the following sentence in Indirect narration.
(3) Use appropriate modal auxiliary.
(i) It is advisable for you to keep your surroundings clean.
(ii) It is necessary for all of us to avoid unhygienic food.
(4) Make a word register of 8 words related to 'Technology'.
(1) Use both of the following words in a meaningful sentence.
Daulatabad is one of the best preserved forts in Maharashtra.
(A1) State whether the following statements are true or false.
Anil made money by fits and starts. He would borrow one week, lend the next. He kept worrying about his next cheque, but as soon as it arrived he would go out and celebrate. It seems he wrote for magazines — a queer way to make a living!
One evening he came home with a small bundle of notes, saying he had just sold a book to a publisher. At night, I saw him tuck the money under the mattress.
I had been working for Anil for almost a month and, apart from cheating on the shopping, had not done anything in my line of work. I had every opportunity for doing so. Anil had given me a key to the door, and I could come and go as I pleased. He was the most trusting person I had ever met.
And that is why it was so difficult to rob him. It's easy to rob a greedy man, because he can afford to be robbed; but it's difficult to rob a careless man — sometimes he doesn't even notice he's been robbed and that takes all the pleasure out of the work.
Well, it's time I did some real work, I told myself; I'm out of practice. And if I don't take the money, he'll only waste it on his friends. After all, he doesn't even pay me.
Anil was asleep. A beam of moonlight stepped over the balcony and fell on the bed. I sat up on the floor, considering the situation. If I took the money, I could catch the 10.30 Express to Lucknow. Slipping out of the blanket, I crept up to the bed. Anil was sleeping peacefully. His face was clear and unlined; even I had more marks on my face, though mine were mostly scars.
My hand slid under the mattress, searching for the notes. When I found them, I drew them out without a sound. Anil sighed in his sleep and turned on his side, towards me. I was startled and quickly crawled out of the room.
(A2) Complete the following sentences with the help of the given passage.
(A3) Cross out the odd man.
(i) blanket, magazine, maintain, mattress.
(ii) rob, take, time, search.
(iv) quickly, mostly, money, peacefully.
(A4) Rewrite the following sentences by choosing correct tail tag given in the brackets.
(i) Anil was sleeping peacefully.
(ii) He doesn't even notice he's been robbed.
(iii) Anil kept worrying about his next cheque.
(iv) It's difficult to rob a careless man.
(A5) What will you do if you are robbed by someone you know very well?
There had to be one successful story if Indians were to survive in sports and we have that story now. Enough has been said about this great warrior who conquered the world. This warrior is none other than Mary Mangte Kom- the Komqueror and the Komrade. She is famed as a five times World Boxing Champion and the only boxer to win a medal in every one of the six world championships. In the 2012 Olympics, she became the first Indian woman boxer to qualify and win a bronze medal in the 51 Kg flyweight category of Boxing.
Kom was born in Kangthei village, Moirang Lamkhai in Churachandpur district of rural Manipur in eastern India. She came from a poor family. Her parents, Mangte Tonpa Kom and Mangte Akham Kom were tenant farmers who worked in jhum fields. Kom grew up in humble surroundings, helping her parents with farm related chores, going to school and learning athletics initially and later boxing simultaneously. Her father was a keen wrestler in his younger age.
She had an eager interest in athletics since childhood and the success of Dingko Singh a fellow Manipuri returned from the 1998 Bangkok Asian games with a gold medal, Kom recollects had inspired many youngsters in Manipur to try boxing and she too thought of giving it a try.
an idol for all the sports women to look up to.
(B3) Find out antonyms for the following from the passage.
(A1) Complete the following sentences with the help of the poem.
the mania of owning things.
(A3) Name and explain the figures of speech.
Full of sweet dreams, and health and quiet breathing.
You can use the following points while appreciating the given poem.
(A1) Choose the correct option and rewrite the sentences.
(a) What did the people not understand in the early days of farming ?
(iii) how grass, shrubs and bushes grow.
Ans. how plants obtained essential nutrients.
(b) What is manure ?
(i) a substance derived from animals and plants.
(ii) the soil particles to form soil crumbs.
(iii) a combination of nitrogen, phosphate and potash.
Ans. a substance derived from animals and plants.
(c) When should fertilizers be applied ?
(i) When the plants get dried.
(ii) When the plants need a particular nutrient most.
(iii) In the early days of farming.
Ans. When the plants need a particular nutrient most.
(d) What determines the profitability of the fertilizers ?
(ii) nitrogen, phosphate and potash.
(iii) The time and method of application.
Ans. The time and method of application.
In the early days of farming, people did not understand how plants obtained essential nutrients. It so happened that wood ash, fish remains and slaughterhouse waste were thrown on vacant land just to get rid of them. Then, people started to notice that the grass, bushes and shrubs on this vacant land began to grow very well. They reasoned that if their farmland were similarly treated, the growth of their crops would also improve. People gradually began to realize that the nutrients required by plants came from the soil and that the amount of nutrients could be increased by the application of such organic remains to the soil. Thus started the manuring process in farming.
The practice of manuring has been practised as early since the seventeenth century. However, the importance of manuring was not properly understood until scientists began to study the nutritional needs of plants and gave birth to fertilizers. Thus, gradually, the use of fertilizers became accepted by farmers.
There are many types of manure and fertilizer currently being used. Manure is a substance derived from animals and plants. The most important advantage of using manure is the fact that they not only supply a wide range of plant nutrients, but also improve the structure of the soil. It cements together the soil particles to form soil crumbs. The crumb structure is a desirable condition of cultivated soil. The addition of manure to soil will increase the inorganic and humus content which helps to prevent soil erosion and loss of plant nutrients when it rains. The common manure used in farming consists of farmyard manure, compost, blood meal, bone meal and fish meal.
Unlike manure, fertilizers are inorganic substances which do not improve the structure of the soil. They only supply extra amounts of nutrients to the growing plants when applied to the soil. The commercial fertilizers commonly used today can be classified into three major categories; namely, nitrogen (N), phosphate and potash fertilizers.
Besides knowing the type of fertilizer to use, a farmer also needs to know when to apply the fertilizer and how to apply it. The fertilizer should be applied at the time when the plants need a particular nutrient most. The time and method of application will determine how profitably the fertilizers have been used in farming. Fertilizers which have not been properly applied cannot be absorbed in large quantities by plant roots. These fertilizers may be washed away by rain or they may kill the plants. This would mean a definite financial loss for the farmer.
(A2) How did the process of adding manure to the soil begin?
(A3) Find out similar words from the passage.
(ii) It cements together the soil particles to form soil crumbs.
(A5) 'Agriculture plays important role in Indian economy'. Explain.
Read the following snippet and write a letter based on it.
On its employee resources site, an organisation says that fast food is high in calories, fat, sugar, nitrates and salt . It may put people at risk of becoming obese. Pre-packaged snack foods, canned foods, bakery items, frozen dinners, canned and packaged meats should be avoided. Home-made food is always a better option to keep oneself fit and healthy.
You are Karan/Kiran Shirke, staying at B/12, Sai Sadan, Sita Bardi, M.G.Road, Nagpur. Your close friend Akshay/Akshaya is in the habit of eating junk food. Write a letter to him/her with the help of the points given in the above snippet. You may add your own points to support your subject.
You are Karan/Kiran Shirke, staying at B/12, Sai Nagar, Sita Bardi, Nagpur. Write a letter to the editor of a local newspaper requesting him/her to spread awareness among the readers about the side effects of junk food.
Your friend Aditya/Aditi has passed the examination of Homi Bhabha – Bal Vaidnyanik recently. Write a dialogue between you and your friend about his /her achievement, preparation, the way of his/ her studies etc.
A well known Child activist and Nobel Prize winner Mr. Kailash Satyarthi is the Chief guest of your annual function. You Aditya/Adity have been assigned to take his interview. Prepare a set of 8 questions to take his interview. You may ask questions on ...His childhood, his education, beginning of the career, obstacles in the career, role model, his feelings being a Nobel Prize winner and his future plans, message for the youngsters.
'Advantages of watching Television' with the help of the points given.
Read the following paragraph about 'The causes of pollution and the possible solutions' and tabulate the same information.
Pollution is the contamination into the natural environment that causes adverse change. Pollution levels are increasing day by day. There are various reasons for it. Air pollution is caused chiefly by industrial pollutants and by increased levels of RSPM due to higher flow of vehicular traffic. Water pollution is caused to a large extent by industrial effluents and the immersion of POP idols. Sound pollution levels have increased due to blaring loudspeakers during festival time and increased volume of traffic.
In order to solve the problems of air pollution, the chief method seems to be tree plantation. More and more citizens and NGO's should take up green causes with civic authorities. We need to protect our forest and conserve our mangroves. In order to solve the problem of water pollution, we need to develop effective waste management techniques. Also eco-friendly idols should be used during festival time. An awareness by the general populace is very necessary to solve the problem of sound pollution. Strict enforcement of decibel levels during occasions and festival time by the police is a must.
Use the following table for your answer.
Attempt any one of the following activities.
Present the Counterviews on ''Sports should be optional in schools.'' You can use the following points from the view section.
• More failures at S.S.C. occur in subjects like Maths and English.
• Very little time for activities other than study.
• This causes stress and tension.
• Students tend to give up schooling altogether.
• Students have little sports background in schools.
You are going to speak in your school assembly convincing junior students that the secret of true happiness lies in Giving and Sharing more than in Receiving and Taking.
peace of mind, etc. You can add your own points.
(A) Expansion or News Report : Attempt any one of the following activities.
Expand any one of the following ideas into two paragraphs.
(a) Perseverance is the key of Success.
Prepare a newspaper report based on the following headline.
Harmanpreet 171* hauls India to the Final in T - 20 Womens' World Cup.
(B) Story or Narrating an experience : Attempt any one of the following activities.
Develop a story in about 80 - 100 words with the help of the following ending.
Suggest a suitable title for it.
............................................... Thus I was felicitated by the headmaster of our school in the school assembly. It was really a memorable day for me.
Narrate an experience in about 80 - 100 words with the help of the following beginning. Suggest a suitable title for it.


Veer Ramlugonan, founder of The Food Analysts, speaks about the first WhatsApp-based human calorie counting service.
With the rising prevalence of lifestyle diseases, the need for constantly monitoring one's diet becomes essential.Veer Ramlugonan, an avid fitness and healthy living advocate, is the founder and owner of the innovative WhatsApp-based human calorie counting service —The Food Analysts. This is supported by a team of nutrition experts that readily analyse every meal and are highly active on Whatsapp.
Q What was the inspiration behind The Food Analysts?
Believing in practicing what I preach, I've maintained a healthy lifestyle for several years, by regularly going to the gym and trying to eat healthy.
With a hectic work life, it is quite difficult to keep a track of your macros and calories, as it would require estimating portion sizes and breaking down each meal into its constituents, which is simply not possible most of the time.
This is precisely what led me to create The Food Analysts. Imagine how convenient it would be if there was someone tracking your food intake.
Q How does this service work?
This is an easy and personalised food coaching where the nutrition experts are available 24×7 on WhatsApp, ready to analyse every meal that a customer eats. This analysis is presented in the form of a report after calculating its nutritional content, and directly shared with the user, soon after they upload pictures of their meals.
You can sign up on the platform at www.thefoodanalysts.com, by providing basic details such as age, weight, height, food habits, and exercise routine. You can choose a monthly package or a yearly one. A registration fee of Rs 511 per month is charged for a year. Once you register, you can immediately get in touch with our nutritionists.
Q What makes The Food Analysts different from other fitness services?
Convenience, personalisation, and the human element are what make our service different from the rest. Unlike generic calorie counting apps or automated services, The Food Analysts grants user the ability to communicate with people on live chats who are qualified nutritionists, food coaches, and analysts who've been specifically trained to guide them towards accomplishing their goals, in a more sustainable way.
Based on your body profile, we provide you with your Unique Macro Requirements, and help you reach your daily target with constant monitoring and motivation.
Users always have a team ready to assist them, irrespective of their location or time. So be it your early morning breakfast or your midnight snack, we're always ready, and equipped to guide you towards a healthy lifestyle.
Q Who is your target audience?
Being a global service provider, our target user base is made up of individuals from different walks of life. We have home-makers who require our services just to keep a track of their calories, as well as corporate professionals who are constantly working and need to keep a regular tab on their food options.
We also have professional bodybuilders, athletes, and sportspersons, for whom, having the right food at the appropriate time is the key to achieving their goals, along with constant training.
However, the majority of our users want to manage their weight and get as close as possible to the perfect figure. We believe that this can only be achieved by eating the right amount of calories at the appropriate time, along with a concise ratio of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.
Q What were the difficulties you've faced in this venture?
The challenging business environment of emerging markets is one of the primary difficulties we've faced. With a plethora of generic and mediocre apps and services having crowded up the market already, it was a herculean task to tap the right target audience.
Additionally, the lack of knowledge and awareness about nutrition, along with misconceptions and myths about fitness formed as a result of misleading claims continued to plague our customers' minds. Dispelling these unrealistic expectations was perhaps the hardest task of all.
Q How many nutritionists and professionals does the company currently employ to engage directly with users?
We currently have a team of 16 nutritionists and food analysts who come from their individually relevant fields of study, and are considered authorities in their respective areas of expertise.
Q What does the future hold for TFA?
TFA is currently focusing on expanding its footprint internationally. With technology and communication reaching unprecedented levels, we are rapidly emerging as pioneers in human-powered macro calorie counting, as well as food coaching.
service for anyone looking to lose weight or gain muscle-mass, and are looking to expand our user base to over 1 lakh customers by the end of this year.


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Scientists have developed drug 'grenades' armed with heat sensitive triggers which promise to revolutionise the war on cancer.
The breakthrough means the debilitating side effects of chemotherapy could be reduced and cheap medication made more effective.
Experts at Manchester University have developed tiny 'grenades' – microscopic bubbles which are loaded with lifesaving drugs and then injected into the bloodstream. When the bubbles – called liposomes – reach a tumour they explode, delivering chemotherapy drugs exactly where they are needed.
The technology has the potential to transform the lives of countless patients. Sending medication directly to a tumour would make it far more effective.
And because the entire blood stream is not being flooded with the drug, the usual gruelling side effects of chemotherapy would be vastly reduced.
There would be less nausea and hair loss, and a lower risk of infection.
Scientists have for years been trying to come up with better ways to deliver chemotherapy.
A glass of Coke could be an unlikely new weapon against cancer.
Tests have shown it boosts the amount of medicine absorbed into the blood when patients swallow cancer pills.
Researchers at Erasmus Medical Centre in the Netherlands discovered the drink's benefits when they tested it on patients taking lung tumour pill Tarceva.
They believe the same effects are likely to be seen in a dozen other drugs for breast cancer, kidney cancer and leukaemia.
A 250ml glass of regular Coca-Cola increased drug absorption by an average of 40 per cent. Other cola brands are likely to work just as well.
Teams around the world are working on 'nanotechnology' methods such as this to carry drugs safely through the body.
But while several have come up with microscopic capsules to carry drugs through the blood stream, few have worked out how to get them to release the medication in exactly the right place.
The Manchester team solved this problem by developing tiny heat-sensitive capsules made of cell membrane. The bubbles are stable at a normal 37C blood temperature but when temperatures rise by 5C they burst, releasing the drugs.
To achieve this the tumour is heated to 42C, either by a hot pad or warm water bath if the cancer is near the surface, or via a long hot needle if it is deep in the body.
The Manchester academics, who will present their results at the National Cancer Research Institute Cancer Conference, which starts today in Liverpool, have shown their technology works in mice.
Several other teams are carrying out nanotechnology clinical trials on humans, using slightly different delivery techniques.
But Manchester University's Professor Kostas Kostarelos said these methods are flawed as the liposomes burst too early, releasing the drugs in the wrong place.
His team are convinced their heat-sensitive liposomes hold huge potential as they hold the drugs safely until they reach just the right temperature.
If the Manchester team are successful, and the work is still at an early stage, doctors could make better use of cheap existing drugs by more effectively delivering them to the right part of the body.


The other day I commented on a fire responder being fired because he simply could not keep his bigotry off his facebook. The lesson of social media seems to be one that bigots simply cannot grasp. They seem to think it's magic, or has a force field, or something. A CBS46 producer has been fired over his racist rants on FB. You'd think they'd learn, but no. And in truth, I'm glad they haven't. Best they be self sidelined.
FTVLive earlier today posted three Facebook rants by an Emmy-winning CBS46 photographer/producer Charles Beau Menefee in which he insulted the Black Lives Matter movement, calling them "unevolved, uncivilized turds" and wondering if the protesters could be boxed in and bombed.
In fact, he wished death upon members of the group at least twice.
Mark Pimental, general manager at CBS46, said Menefee has been fired, sending me a note informing the staff of his departure with his employee photo included.
Bye, Charles. Full story here.
Facebook combined with the "racist and proud of it" movement spurred on by Trump. It's nice some racists are getting fired, but I fear for what happens as we normalize racism back to the days when it gets people hired instead of fired.
It's nice some racists are getting fired, but I fear for what happens as we normalize racism back to the days when it gets people hired instead of fired.
You mean the evangelist xian circuit?
I know of black evangelical churches in Chicago that are very effective at fighting against racism. After all, it's not like racism isn't a problem in the atheist community. The role religion plays in racist America is complex.
Like you, I am glad that the bigots keep outing themselves. The problem is that the consequences only further antagonize them and justify in their own mind the race war that they so greatly desire. Don't be surprised come November, if Trump loses the election, the bigots do their best to start the war. Here's hoping that it doesn't happen.
So much wrong in those rants it's hard to know where to start… so I won't.
Surely by now, there are lots of bigots who have learned the lesson and aren't outing themselves. Which only emphasizes how stupid the ones who still do are.