Texas students outscore nation in science, math

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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A new federal report says Texas public school students outscored the country...

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Hundreds of students brawl at Minn. high school

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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A food fight quickly turned into a brawl involving hundreds of students at a Minneapolis high school on Thursday, forcing police to use chemical spray to break up the melee.

Four people were taken to hospitals with minor injuries, including a staff member who was hit in the head with a bottle, according to...

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Roomba + dog shit = fun

This guy has his Roomba to clean installation of his house while he was gone. He also has a dog. Unfortunately the Roomba does not know how to avoid dog shit.

Obama to visit Georgia childhood learning center

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ATLANTA (AP) — A spokeswoman for a suburban Atlanta school system says excitement is building as President Obama plans to visit an early...

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Wash. updates US on No Child Left Behind waiver

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SEATTLE (AP) — This week, Washington state took another step toward saying goodbye to the federal "No...

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Indiana bit for change of norms school

Indianapolis (not) statement some parents and others succeed in of stirring up the debate in the Indiana Statehouse on whether should remove in uniform reading and math education norms state that majority.

It seems, however, that there will be a time more difficult is there the streets and piling up against common Base education initiative to state standards.

A bill that could to vote, the Senate in and week this coming will stop implementation of (telephone number) reference in school Indiana until after Conseil education County which ended a new review of norms who...

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Banish the Diet Blahs

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I've been cooking since I could stand, in my mom's kitchen, in restaurants, now in my own kitchen. I knew there had to be some way to please my palate without blowing my diet so I began my mission to marry culinary creativity with healthy, diet friendly parameters.

Bill HER is the would restrict who can operating charters

SANTA FE, National (not) statement Supporters of a law designed to prevent access to Constitution school who can operate in Mexico said it would live effort...

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Opponents denounce calls for anti-Gail program in IND.

SULLIVAN, Ind. (not) statement A community mouth Indiana is known for the most he parcs And corn festival has become the last set for the debate on human gay and intimidation after several residents the area, including some schoolers heaven, proposed holding a non-school sanctioned '' traditional '' program that will ban gay students.

Schools and many residents of Sullivan, a town About 4,200 near border Illinois persons were recruited for distance from conflict in which caused by plan the group as some of the, anti-gay remarks made of one part.

Diana Medley, a group of members of Parliament in a teacher special education was in another school district said he believed être gay is a people options And gays have...

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NYC school bus service resumes after strike

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NEW YORK (AP) — New York City school bus drivers who serve tens of thousands of children were back at work Wednesday after a monthlong strike that forced students — many of them disabled — to take taxis, public transportation or car services to school.

"We're happy to be back," said driver Philip Pan, 57, whose dashboard was adorned with a hand-drawn "Welcome back" card, complete with a picture of a bus.

"We're like a family. We're really close with these kids," said Pan, who's been on...

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Low grad rate for public special ed students

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BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana has the second lowest public high school graduation rate in the nation for special education students, federal figures show.

Statistics compiled by the U.S. Department of education, covering the 2010-11 school year, show Louisiana's rate at 29 percent, just higher than Mississippi and Nevada, whose graduation rates are tied at 23 percent. Texas is tops in the nation at 77 percent.

Louisiana's overall high school graduation...

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Changing the Debate we Charter Schools

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As charter schools have dominated public discussion we education in the pastor several years, the debate at times has appeared to the Bay between charter schools for the whole country or no charter schools at all. This black-and-white take we charter schools (and many other programs) does disservice the to the complex, multifaceted problems that front our education system. Trying to frame the research that has emerged about charter schools as completely positive or completely negative misses the nuanced approach that most research attempts to take. The problems with charter schools lies note in the research, not just in the structures can of the argument itself. The argument should instead Bay about where and when charter schools can...

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Free Fitness Motivation for Your iPhone

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IN.  YOUR.  FACE!

You should always keep your goals right in front of you. If you don’t, it’s easy to stray. I swear, something I think I need to post them on my forehead to keep me on track. I need a constant reminder that I CAN do this, that it IS worth it and that I WILL succeed – as long as I stick with it. Well, now I can, and YOU CAN TOO!

How many times do you look at your phone? More times than you probably want to admit. It’s scary how often we are on our phone – so why not use it to motivate us, to keep us focused, and to challenge us to stick to our fitness routine or diet?

I recently turned one of my photo mantras into wallpaper for my lock screen on my iphone. Every time I open my iphone, it reminds me who’s boss – and encourages me to stick to my plan. After posting the screenshot on my facebook, I got some good feedback, so I decided to make a few for YOU!!

I have created 120 motivational mantra pictures. However, they were created in a square format for easy sharing on instagram, facebook, twitter, etc., so they have to be recreated to fit the slender rectangular iPhone screens. CLICK HERE to view them all.

Comment below and let me know what mantra you think I should make next. The following motivational wallpapers are made for the iPhone 4 – and I’ve got more in the works. If you can’t adjust this layout to fit your phone, let me know what phone you have so I can help!

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Directions: Click on the photo you want to use below. A larger version will open in a new window. Right click on the photo to save (or touch and hold to save on your phone). Then go to Setting > Brightness & Wallpaper > Wallpaper > Camera Roll (and choose photo). Move and scale if needed (it should fit perfectly), then click Set > Set Lock Screen. Now you are good to go! Enjoy!

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Panel kills bill allowing guns in Wyo. schools

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CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — A bill that would allow people to carry concealed guns in Wyoming K-12 schools and on college campuses has died...

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Ohio school to decide Jesus portrait suit response

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CINCINNATI (AP) — A southern Ohio school board plans to decide Tuesday evening how to respond to a federal lawsuit seeking removal of a portrait of Jesus that has hung in its middle school for decades after being donated by a student group.

The lawsuit filed last week in U.S. district court on behalf on an unidentified student and two parents claims the large, prominently displayed portrait in the Jackson Middle School unconstitutionally promotes religion.

The Jackson City Schools board will hear from attorneys who have been looking into the issue for the district. Hiram Sasser, director of litigation for the Liberty Institute, a nonprofit that advocates on behalf of public religious displays, said attorneys will present their findings and recommendations. He called the lawsuit "premature,"...

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Pension Fund NYC teachers divests of weapons

NEW YORK (not) person individual retirement accounts 46.6 billion dollars to New York City schoolteachers gave up his land in Exchange went through these companies who does armament and ammunition,...

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Train Like a Farmer

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If you watched the SuperBowl, you probably saw the Dodge Ram commercial “God Made a Farmer”. It was a risky move. It wasn’t funny, it was’t shocking, but it was moving – and it was a huge success. Why? I think it’s because everyone respects a hard worker, and there is no doubt farmers work very hard. I think we can all learn a lot from a farmer, even when it comes to fitness. Why? Because life is all about working for a harvest.

In this commercial, Paul Harvey reels off a long list of traits and skills required to be a farmer.

Caretaker
Early Riser
Hard Worker
Patient
Resourceful
Willing to Work Long Hours
Strong
Gentle
Caring
Focused
Does What’s Right
Won’t Cut Corners
A Good Roll Model

No wonder there are SO many references to farming in the Bible, and I think you’ll begin to see what we can learn from farmers when it comes to our fitness goals. Now, let’s dive in and get a little dirty! Want to?

“The sluggard does not plow in the autumn; he will seek at harvest and have nothing.” Proverbs 20:4

This is the epitome of the person waiting on a hand out. Whether they are trying to collect money at a corner, or trying every fitness shortcut and diet pill they can, the end result is never that great.

They don’t do the work “in the autumn” but they still are looking for a harvest in the spring. Sure, there are some people who are just down on their luck for a season, but often times people are just reaping what they sew – nothing.

I believe people can start “plowing” anytime and begin to reap the harvest they always wanted. It just requires a clear plan, consistent hard work, and follow through to the finish. It doesn’t matter how old you are, how limited you are, how poor you are or how many other excuses you have, you CAN do things now, no matter how big or small, that will positively affect your future.

The problem is, like any situation in life, it’s easy to get down in the dumps and think there is no hope. Whether it’s trying to find a job, trying to lose weight and get in the shape of your life, the task can seem overwhelming at first. The key is to just to concentrate on what you need to do TODAY. Nothing less, nothing more.

A healthy fit body requires work, but results don’t happen overnight. Unlike many other things though, a healthy body is something no one else can give you even if they wanted to. Someone can give you a place to stay. They can clothe you, feed you and give you money – but they can’t give you fitness. THAT is something you have to be willing to work for.

So, what are you going to do? Are you going to try to avoid the work, or put it off? OR, are you going to get started now and reap the harvest you deserve? Are you ready to train like a farmer.

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OKs budget and House du 4% spending increase

SANTA FE, National (not) statement State workers and educators will receive sensibiliser 1 percent pay a next year under a nearly $ 5.9 billion budget proposal that rubrique for...

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Psych tests ordered in Ohio school shootings case

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CHARDON, Ohio (AP) — A judge has ordered psychiatric testing for an 18-year-old charged with shooting three students to death at a...

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New Texas HS graduation standards face hurdles

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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Most Texans seem to agree that the new high school graduation standards need to change, but there is little agreement on how to do it.

Options for new graduation standards range from five to 15 end-of-course exams, the scores of which may or may not count toward a student's grade point average. There is also a debate over whether high school kids should be able to choose to focus on college preparation or for vocational education when selecting classes.

And lawmakers only began to find out last week what all this might cost. The Legislative Budget Board declared that Sen. Dan Patrick's proposed overhaul, Senate Bill 3, would cost the state $35 million in the first two years,...

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Committee approves bill to restore school funds

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BOISE, Idaho (AP) — House lawmakers have taken a critical step toward restoring more than $30 million in current budgets...

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Good Intentions, Poor Results: Works like a Horse, Eats like a Pig

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Here is my fifth and final blog on why people seem to have such good intentions, but get such poor results. In each blog I give both the problem and the solution. If you missed this series, here’s a recap…

Problem #1: Can’t seem to start
Problem #2: Motivation Issues
Problem #3: Hopelessness
Problem #4: Delusional
now onto Problem #5….

This person has great intentions. They work their butt off in the gym – BUT, when it comes to food, it’s a big FAIL.

This person likely enjoys working out, or at least doesn’t mind it. As a result, they are the first to post their insane workouts and share their their hard work, so people can see their amazing efforts. As a result, people feel so sorry for this type of person when they find out they aren’t losing weight because they see how hard they work. This person looks like they have great intentions but the gods are just not on this person’s sides. (and if you know me, that’s supposed to be funny since I only believe in one God, not mystical gods that help people lose weight).

OK, so back to this hard worker. The problem is, this person fully believes they should be able to control their weight with exercise – and while exercise is helpful and can improve health, it is no competition for food. Exercise will always lose. Or, they are in denial, and think they are eating healthier, and eating fewer calories, than they truly are.

Solution: This person needs to understand that tough exercise is not enough when it comes to weight loss. They can be a maniac on the aerobics floor (my FlashDance throwback), but until they are a maniac in the kitchen, they will never 100% reap the benefits of their hard work. It’s time for this person to go all the way with their fitness – both in the gym and at the dinner table.

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Good Intentions, Poor Results: It’s Not Too Late

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If you’ve been following my blog, you know this week is all about turning good intentions into good actions. Every day I am tackling one out of five common obstacles that causes our fitness to stop with good intentions. Today it’s all about the person who really wants to lose weight, but they just think they are a lost cause and there is no hope. Let’s dive in to scenario #3…

#3: Hopelessness: They think it’s too late.

I see this all the time. A person is “too fat”, “too out of shape”, “too old” or “too broken” to start working out. Well, tell that to Gail Griesemer, one of our members who has spina bifida and is bound to a wheel chair. (click on her name to read her story). I probably have a member that has beat every excuse you could ever come up with – old age, medical issues, missing limbs, insane work schedule, cancer, brain damage (ha! – no I’m not talking about your mentally disturbed friend haha) – Seriously, Steve’s even training an 83yr old man right now that is in the middle of chemotherapy. So now, what was your excuse again? That’s what I thought.

Unfortunately, many people think they are a lost cause. They subscribe to this way of thinking, fully believe they just have to accept their situation, and they think they just have to live with the consequences. They feel like they’d get in shape IF they could, but they truly don’t think they can. Most of the time, they are wrong.

Solution: This person needs to realize it is NEVER too late. There is always something someone can do to make improvements and get healthy. People, who are in this type of situation, actually can’t afford NOT to workout – they just don’t know how to work around their obstacles. This person would greatly benefit from hiring an expert trainer to work with them, teach them and encourage them.

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Problem #1: Can’t seem to start
Problem #2: Motivation Issues

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Fired ex-W.Va. schools chief sues Board of Ed

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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A longtime West Virginia educator has filed the lawsuit she threatened over her firing...

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A better plan of Walker like to ask the public schools the angers

MADISON, born (not) statement Governor Scott Walker plans to expand private school have the Document of the program opportunity, while is not right in public schools spending to increase, in a boat two réponses in Monday to those who fear budget she left public school students.

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Opponents for another sprinklers the market plan statement allowing-for targeted students special need statement go to Capitol in Monday to urge ...

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Good Intentions, Poor Results: Works like a Horse, Eats like a Pig

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Here is my fifth and final blog on why people seem to have such good intentions, but get such poor results. In each blog I give both the problem and the solution. If you missed this series, here’s a recap…

Problem #1: Can’t seem to start
Problem #2: Motivation Issues
Problem #3: Hopelessness
Problem #4: Delusional
now onto Problem #5….

This person has great intentions. They work their butt off in the gym – BUT, when it comes to food, it’s a big FAIL.

This person likely enjoys working out, or at least doesn’t mind it. As a result, they are the first to post their insane workouts and share their their hard work, so people can see their amazing efforts. As a result, people feel so sorry for this type of person when they find out they aren’t losing weight because they see how hard they work. This person looks like they have great intentions but the gods are just not on this person’s sides. (and if you know me, that’s supposed to be funny since I only believe in one God, not mystical gods that help people lose weight).

OK, so back to this hard worker. The problem is, this person fully believes they should be able to control their weight with exercise – and while exercise is helpful and can improve health, it is no competition for food. Exercise will always lose. Or, they are in denial, and think they are eating healthier, and eating fewer calories, than they truly are.

Solution: This person needs to understand that tough exercise is not enough when it comes to weight loss. They can be a maniac on the aerobics floor (my FlashDance throwback), but until they are a maniac in the kitchen, they will never 100% reap the benefits of their hard work. It’s time for this person to go all the way with their fitness – both in the gym and at the dinner table.

Fitness Columnist and Lifestyle Coach, Resident Trainer for Designer Whey, Fitness Advisor for FitStudio, powered by Sears, FitFluential Ambassador and Owner of Max Fitness Club, home of BCx Boot Camp in Vero Beach, Florida.

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Senate committee OKs Board of Education chairwoman

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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Barbara Cargill's nomination for a second term as chairwoman of the State Board of Education is headed to the full...

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Legal action which had threatened to boycott on political school program

St. LOUIS (not) statement a little Southeast Missouri School District is facing a threat of legal action on a policy of prep. except the same sex couple ...

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NYC to open high schools focused on health, energy

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NEW YORK (AP) — Mayor Michael Bloomberg says New York City will open new high schools focused on health care and the...

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County NY parents seek saut homework for children

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Wisconsin company protestations to lose you $ 15 a I contract

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NM bill would restrict who can operate charters

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SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Supporters of a bill to restrict who can operate charter schools in New Mexico say it would stop efforts...

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Poll watchdog Gnaws on its bases, so that link to the 24-year-old Jeb Bush

Was 24-year-old Jeb Bush defense education organization has been criticized by in the, a group of public interest who put the base in position former Florida the ruler from the excellence in education that private sector access to government officials.

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NYC spent at least $20M during school bus strike

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NEW YORK (AP) — The city spent roughly $20.6 million in transit cards, taxis and gas mileage to get tens of thousands of stranded students to school during the monthlong bus strike, but some still didn't get there at all, schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott said Monday.

The 7,700 or so bus routes that serve the nation's largest school district will resume Wednesday following mid-winter recess, but routes for non-public schools will start Tuesday, Walcott said. The Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1181 ended its walkout on Friday evening after union leaders were assured by prospective New York City mayoral candidates that their concerns about job protection would be heard after this year's election. They went...

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Haslam virtual school bill advances

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Republican bill to tighten enrollment requirements for online-only schools was softened in a House subcommittee Tuesday, while a Democratic proposal to ban private companies from running them was derailed.

The House Education Subcommittee took up several virtual school bills, but the two proposals seemed to draw the most attention — particularly the banning measure.

That legislation, sponsored by Democratic Rep. Mike Stewart of Nashville, was brought amid allegations that a privately operated virtual school directed teachers to cover up failing grades. For months now, Democratic leaders have scrutinized the Tennessee Virtual Academy, saying it needs to...

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SC education panel: SC not improving fast enough

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The chairman of South Carolina's education oversight panel says innovation is crucial...

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Teacher accused of raping mentally challenged teen

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SHREVEPORT, La. (AP) — Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator says a 33-year-old teacher at Port City Christian Academy is accused of raping and sexually assaulting a...

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Senate passes change in school worker sex laws

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LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The Michigan Senate has passed legislation aimed at expanding prohibitions against sex between...

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Questions raised about charter school chef's raise

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CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) — Questions are being raised about a $24,000 raise given to the executive chef at a southern New Jersey charter school who is also the live-in boyfriend of the school's founder.

The Philadelphia Inquirer (http://bit.ly/Vr4Dls) reports Michele Pastorello will make $95,000 this year for his work at the 1,000-student Camden LEAP Academy University Charter School. He got $71,000 last year, an amount analysts say is well above the going...

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Banish the Diet Blahs

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I've been cooking since I could stand, in my mom's kitchen, in restaurants, now in my own kitchen. I knew there had to be some way to please my palate without blowing my diet so I began my mission to marry culinary creativity with healthy, diet friendly parameters.

Senate Committee OKs education présidente Conseil two

AUSTIN, Texas (not) statement Barbara Cargill nomination for a second term as présidente de la County Conseil of education tête complet to...

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State proposes special education overhaul

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BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — State Superintendent of Education John White is proposing sweeping changes in how the state supports special education students, in part because only 29 percent are graduating from high school.

He said that, under current methods, special education students in Louisiana have less than a one-third chance of leaving high school with a diploma.

The Advocate reports (http://bit.ly/XZAxSp ) the superintendent unveiled his plan Friday to the Special Education Advisory Panel, which includes educators, parents and others who advise the state Board of...

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Kan. principal: Students unmask undercover officer

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CONCORDIA, Kan. (AP) — Some students at a northern Kansas high school might be feeling a little paranoid after a 22-year-old police officer spent nearly a month posing as a senior and gathering information about drug trafficking.

Concordia High School Principal Quentin Breese declined to release the names of any students who might be in trouble, but said there would be consequences for some involved in drugs, both on the school campus and within 1,000 feet of a school.

Officer Levi Herring enrolled in the school as a part-time student under the assumed name of Tom Anderson and started classes Jan. 7, the Salina Journal reported (http://bit.ly/VXwx5v). He left Feb. 6, the same day that a protection from stalking order was filed in Cloud County District Court against Concordia Police Chief Chris Edin,...

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NYC to open high schools focused on health, energy

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NEW YORK (AP) — Mayor Michael Bloomberg says New York City will open new high schools focused on health care and the...

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Senate panel sacks Tebow bill for 2nd year running

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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The so-called Tebow bill — legislation that would allow home-schooled children to play varsity sports for teams at public schools they choose not to attend — has been thrown for a loss in Virginia's Senate.

Del. Rob Bell's bill failed to emerge from the Senate Education and Health Committee on a 7-8 vote Thursday as scores of home-school children and their parents waited for hours in a cramped legislative meeting room.

Advocates for the legislation argued that the taxes they pay that support public education entitles children whose parents opt to teach them at home entitles them to high school interscholastic teams for organized sports such as soccer,...

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Industry leaders cheer vocational training bill

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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Industry leaders are praising a high-profile bill in the Texas Senate designed to give high school students more options in...

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Teachers accused of raping mentally challenged boy

SHREVEPORT,. (not) statement Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator said a teacher the 33-year-old in port town who use remedy Academy accused of themselves violated And sexuelle voies a...

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Wash. we on the names of the sons of left behind renonciation

Seattle, Washington (not) statement this week, Washington state took another step towards last goodbye federal '' no and for the..

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NYC teachers' pension fund divests from gun makers

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NEW YORK (AP) — The $46.6 billion pension fund for New York City schoolteachers has sold its stock in companies that make guns and ammunition,...

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Complaint: End American Indian mascots in schools

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LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The Michigan Department of Civil Rights is taking federal action to prohibit the use of American Indian mascots and...

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Kids' suspensions renew debate over zero tolerance

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Waiting in line for the bus, a Pennsylvania kindergartener tells her pals she's going to shoot them with a Hello Kitty toy that makes soap bubbles. In Maryland, a 6-year-old boy pretends his fingers are a gun during a playground game of cops and robbers. In Massachusetts, a 5-year-old boy attending an after-school program makes a gun out of Legos and points it at other students while "simulating the sound of gunfire," as one school official put it.

Kids with active imaginations? Or potential threats to school safety?

Some school officials are taking the latter view, suspending or threatening to suspend small children over behavior their parents consider perfectly normal and age-appropriate — even now, with schools in a state of heightened sensitivity following the mass shooting at Sandy...

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Study: fewer Wyoming students drinking and smoking

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CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — A study indicates fewer Wyoming junior high and high school students are...

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Giraffe Adventure

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Nothing Changes If Nothing Changes

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Here is a simple concept: “Nothing changes if nothing changes”. WOW! What a revelation! I’m sure you already knew that, but I bet you haven’t always practiced what you’ve known. We complain about so many things in our life, yet many of us do nothing to make them better. Our job frustrates us, but we don’t work to improve it or find another job. Our marriage can be a mess, but we are too busy to get the help we need to fix it. Or, our weight is out of control, and we just keep doing what we always do, hoping someday it will change. How retarded is that?

I believe many of us get caught in this vicious cycle because we let our life direct us, instead of us directing our life. We live in survival mode, paycheck to paycheck, day to day, always thinking “if I can just get through this, I will..”. I’ve got news for you. You will never “get through this”.  Sure, you might get through this particular trial, this season, this certain difficulty or this day, but as soon as you get through “this”, there will always be another “this” waiting for you.

You have a decision to make. You can keep waiting for a better time to work on the things you know you need to be working on, and live in denial, waiting for life to be easier and your schedule to open up so you can make your dreams come true. OR, you can accept the fact that there is no good time to get healthy, get your life right, fix a relationship or get a better job. Honestly, NOW is the ONLY time that is right.

Believe me, I know. I have put off friendships, vacations, family, marriage, kids and many other opportunities for YEARS, under the assumption that there would be a “better time”. Now, I am 41 years old and I realize that time will NEVER come.

• If I want more time with the ones I love,
I can’t wait for time to open up, I have to open my time up.
• If I want to lose weight and get in better shape,
I can’t wait for the right time to work on it, I have to work on making the right time to do it.
• If I want to make more money or get a better job,
I can’t hope someone notices & values me, I have to work hard to be noticed & valued.
• If I want a better marriage,
I can’t wait for a magical moment, I have to create magical moments.
• If I want to get my life on the right track, 
I can’t wait for my life to straighten out before I start working on it, I have to work on it (while it’s completely a mess) to begin straightening it out. 

Our life will NEVER change unless we change it. What are some of the things you want to change? Are you doing what you need to do to make those changes? If not, you are wasting precious time. You don’t have to wait for change – make it.

Fitness Columnist and Lifestyle Coach, Resident Trainer for Designer Whey, Fitness Advisor for FitStudio, powered by Sears, FitFluential Ambassador and Owner of Max Fitness Club, home of BCx Boot Camp in Vero Beach, Florida.

New Texas HS norms graduation ceremonies is facing obstacles

AUSTIN, Texas (not) statement more than Texans come together to agreed that new high school graduation normal need to change, but is little accord on how to do it.

Choice for the new graduation norms of five to 15 had come to the end of course exams, a lot to you can't accounts for grade point average a students. Don't have a debate on whether children high school should have the right to choose to focus on preparation college you to vocational education class when sélection.

And lawmakers only to know last week that all could cost. The legislative budget Board declared Sen. Dan Patrick proposed Senate Bill review, 3, would cost $ 35 million dollars, the State in the first two years of the, ...

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Magician Girl

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The Rise of the Fitness Cult

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They may not say these exact words, but some people’s actions say….

I’m better than you.
My training is harder than yours.
My gym is cooler than yours.
I have more trophies than you.
I run faster than you.
My class is the more popular than yours.
I’m stronger, faster, better…

I’m seeing a nasty trend in the fitness industry. It’s this new elitist mentality. I know professional athletes that are more humble than some of these people. Their puffed up heads (and bodies) make them a very easy target for office jokes. While we can all laugh at Hanz & Franz, this growing issue is no laughing matter at all. It’s serious business that deserves a serious warning.

While I might not be able to help the people who have joined whatever fitness cult they are a member of, and are in so deep they don’t even realize it, I sure as heck can help prevent new potential cult followers by warning you to not fall in this yucky trap.

When it comes to fitness, most of you know I often compare gyms to churches. There is a really good reason for that. Church and gym members have a very similar characteristics. Both are there to help people. Each one provides education, support, guidance and an opportunity to socialize with likeminded people. Because of this, you see a lot of changed lives, which is very powerful.

However, since both churches and gyms are made up of a bunch of humans – none of them are going to be perfect, and people will make mistakes. All it takes is a few bad apples to ruin the happy pie. These people can either INFECT the entire group (and the entire group can take on those bad traits or beliefs), or the group can AFFECT them (in a positive way) and they can remain solid and grounded.

I’s all about how the people interact with each other. Are they welcoming, do they make you feel comfortable? Do they act better than “non-members”? Do they make you want to come back? Since both churches and gyms can be very intimidating places for a newbie, it’s super important to be aware of how we may come across to the “unbeliever”.

Unfortunately, many people are under the impression they are super friendly, welcoming and comfortable to be around, but that’s because they are too comfortable in their own environment to notice how anyone is feeling or acting. My Great Dane was the same way. He had no idea how big he was so, when he wanted to visit our neighbor’s chiwawa, Nikki, he had no idea why she would freak out at the site of him. He just wanted to play, but she was scared to death of him.

With my personality, I am constantly looking at how people react after they walk in the gym. I watch how they look at our staff, at the equipment, at our trainers and even our members.  Do they look scared? Are they overweight? Do they appear uncomfortable? Is there anyone in the gym that might scare them like my Dane scared Nikki? How can I set them at ease and let them know we won’t bite?

It doesn’t matter how great your workouts are if you if you can’t make people feel comfortable. People HAVE to feel comfortable, confident, proud and successful (no matter how big or small the success) or they will never come back.

Think of various types of fitness activity as different denominations. You have powerlifting, bodybuilding, figure & physique competition training, boot camp, CrossFit, spinning, yoga, Zumba, pilates, step class, running, circuit training, TRX training, Bodylastics band training, kettlebell training, triathlon training…the list goes on and on. For some reason, people will find something they love SO much, they treat everybody else like total morons if they aren’t doing what they are doing. I guess it’s their way of trying to convince them to join their groupies, by bashing everyone else so they eventually will try it “their way”. This is where the snob-like mentality comes in. In the church, we’d say someone was acting “Holier than though” – and I’m seeing this in the fitness industry way too much.

If your foundational beliefs (like being active and living healthy) are the same, you are all the same team. Realize, there has to be different strokes for different folks. We are all very different, our needs are different, we are motivated by different things, we have different strengths and we need different workouts to fit our different personalities and goals.That’s why there is a church on every corner, and that’s why there are ton of gyms. Fitness is not one-size fits all.

We’re All Winners

Shouldn’t we be excited someone just works out? Shouldn’t we be happy that someone found something they like? The answer is YES! And the honest truth is, people should never be so narrow-minded. Thinking “your way” is the only way is legalism – and we need to break free from that. Fitness is supposed to be a healthy lifestyle – not prison. Gyms are not a country clubs for the rich, strong, fast and best. They are a place for people to make improvements and get positive support and reinforcement, not judgement.

I honestly believe this type of mentallity happens accidentally. When something changes someone’s life, they want EVERYONE to try it. Like a born-again Christian can go overboard and come across judgmental or pushy, so can a new fitness fanatic. Their heart might be in the right place, but they totally lose sight of life outside of their little world. They come across judgmental, preachy and obsessed. Then it gives the whole group, or brand they are promoting, a bad name.

We need to be careful how we live fitness in our life. We may be the only fitness representative of our gym, or workout program, someone sees. It’s best to lead by example rather than with our mouth. If we live it right, people will be dying to try what we’re doing – but if we don’t, we might be a complete turn off, and people will never want to step foot near our gym.

There are SO many great fitness facilities and programs out there. Although I may personally like some more others,that doesn’t mean any of them are better – they are just different. Remember, they have one awesome thing in common; they are ALL getting people healthy and making a difference.

Quick Test:

If you are curious how you, your trainer or your gym is doing, don’t ask the members or staff – ask an outsider. If you get a lot of guests, but they don’t return – there is something wrong. OR, if members don’t bring guests, there is something wrong. It could be they know their guest won’t be comfortable. If you can make guests happy, you can make everyone happy – and really make a positive impact on your community!

Check Yourself?

Is your training a turn off or turn on?
Are your peers attracting people to fitness, or steering people away?
Do you speak a different language? Using words only “your peeps” understand?
Do wear different clothing to fit your “fitness lifestyle”, as if you live in a different country?
Do you like to show off your strength/size/flexibility/abilities, etc? If so, how do you think others respond?
Is your gym welcoming? Are your friends encouraging to newbies?
Can you remember what it was like the first day you walked in your first gym, or class?

These are just a few questions that I encourage you to ask yourself. The world of fitness is already intimidating enough, so let’s work hard to make fitness as warm and friendly as possible so we can keep making a difference!

Fitness Columnist and Lifestyle Coach, Resident Trainer for Designer Whey, Fitness Advisor for FitStudio, powered by Sears, FitFluential Ambassador and Owner of Max Fitness Club, home of BCx Boot Camp in Vero Beach, Florida.

Good Intentions, Poor Results: Are You Delusional?

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It’s day four out of my five common reasons why people’s good intentions don’t turn into good actions. Today it’s all about the person who truly doesn’t understand why they aren’t getting the results they want. Hopefully, I’ll help someone out there in this situation. Now, let’s tackle the beast!

This person has the best intentions out of everyone. They workout and they think they eat healthy, but they just can’t lose the weight. This person looks for every excuse in the book besides the possibility that they are doing something wrong. They use menopause, bad knees, busy schedule, slow metabolism, health issues, personal issues, and every other excuse that could possibly explain why they aren’t losing weight. When it likely isn’t any of those issues at all. This person will never ever get results until they quit looking for an excuse, and start looking for a solution to the problem.

Often times, people eat healthy, but too much. They eat healthy “most” of the time, but not enough of the time to get results. A big eye opener for a person like this is counting calories. Someone should never eat 1200 calories a day and NOT lose weight, but most people have no idea how many calories they are really eating. And, if someone does indeed have a medical condition causing them to not lose weight, it is extremely rare. Key word: EXTREMELY. Most people who have blamed a lack of weight loss on a health issue, are not being honest with themselves or the doctor.

As common as the eating issue is the exercise issue. People are misinformed when it comes to what exercise really is. Many people will consider walking the dog exercise, or

Solution: This person has to crack down a bit harder on their diet and count calories. 9.99 times out of 10, they will lose weight as soon as they start counting calories and grasp what they are actually eating. They also need to workout more regular, and purposeful. This person may have been misinformed, and just needs more education and guidance. The more knowledge this person gains, the fewer excuses they will have – and the faster they will reach their goal.

Get more tips: Read…
Problem #1: Can’t seem to start
Problem #2: Motivation Issues
Problem #3: Hopelessness

Fitness Columnist and Lifestyle Coach, Resident Trainer for Designer Whey, Fitness Advisor for FitStudio, powered by Sears, FitFluential Ambassador and Owner of Max Fitness Club, home of BCx Boot Camp in Vero Beach, Florida.

Pirate Girl

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House panel discusses four-day school week bill

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German education chief replaced after plagiarism

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NCLB Waivers Weaken Grad Rate Accountability, Study Finds

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Many states granted waivers from the No Child Left Behind law are relaxing or ignoring federal regulations designed to hold schools accountable for the number of students who graduate from high school on time, according to a new study released Tuesday.

When No Child Left Behind was signed into law in 2002, states used so many different ways to calculate graduation rates it was almost impossible to know how many students in the U.S. finished high school with a regular diploma in four years.

The U.S. Department of Education tried to fix that in 2008 when it established federal requirements for reporting and holding schools accountable for how many students graduate. But now, with 34 states and the District of Columbia granted waivers from No Child Left Behind, some are relaxing or ignoring some of those requirements, potentially allowing low-performing students to fall through...

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Cat House Club

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