Pelosi Calls Health Care Critics 'Un-American'
FOXNews.com
August 10, 2009
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi turned the health care debate up a notch Monday, penning a column along with her top deputy that questioned the patriotism of those disrupting town hall meetings to air their complaints.
Pelosi and House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer claimed such behavior is "simply un-American."
It's hardly the first time Pelosi, who earlier this year accused the CIA of lying to Congress and repeatedly has called Republicans unpatriotic, has employed some serious name-calling to characterize her opponents' views.
The jab Monday drew swift scorn from Republicans and critics who say the health care demonstrations are as American as apple pie.
"I, like most Americans, would find that kind of characterization of citizens exercising their First Amendment rights to be offensive," Rep. Mike Pence, R-Ind., told FOX News. "There's nothing more American than letting your elected representatives know how you feel about important issues facing the nation."
House Republican Leader John Boehner, R-Ohio, released a statement calling the charge "outrageous and reprehensible."
Pelosi and Hoyer made the accusation as part of a lengthy column in USA Today stressing the need for action on health care reform. The piece was published as lawmakers return to their districts for summer recess, a period that could imperil the legislation if health care critics cause moderate Democrats to lose their stomachs for sweeping reform.
Critics have confronted lawmakers about the bills, sometimes shouting at them, at a number of town halls in the past week alone.
On Monday, Democratic Sen. Claire McCaskill tried a new tack in rebutting the protesters while also minimizing their complaints. She got several hands when she asked audience members at a town hall meeting to raise their hands if they're so scared about the federal government running health care that they "can't think straight."
For Pelosi and Hoyer, they charged that an "ugly campaign" is afoot to misrepresent the legislation, "disrupt" the public meetings and prevent members of Congress from "conducting a civil dialogue" on the topic.
"Let the facts be heard," they wrote. "These disruptions are occurring because opponents are afraid not just of differing views -- but of the facts themselves. Drowning out opposing views is simply un-American. Drowning out the facts is how we failed at this task for decades." ...
Monday, August 10, 2009
Becas para madres y padres
Minority Education Grants
Published on August 6, 2009
Minority education grants are free money offered to minority students to help them pay for school and educational expenses, such as the cost of tuition, to pay for the books, student housing and so on. Minority education grants are the perfect solution to the financial problems of the people belonging to minority community and helps to a great extent to uplift them educationally, socially and economically.
The most attractive part of minority education grant is that it never has to be repaid, once it has been received and it is also possible to receive the grant every semester, again and again, irrespective of the grade points.
To qualify for a minority education grant, the person has to be a part of the minority group such as Hispanics, native north Americans and African north Americans . It is also needed that the applicant be a certified U.S. citizen and a valid social security number.
It is not only the government but there are other private organizations and foundations that offer education grants for minority students. Racial discrimination is a curse in the society and it is sad that it still prevails in some parts of the country where the minorities are victims of it.
To make them get into the mainstream and live a better life, the government has taken the right step of providing educational grants to minority students that would help them a long way in coming out of their cocoon and fly great heights.
Published on August 6, 2009
Minority education grants are free money offered to minority students to help them pay for school and educational expenses, such as the cost of tuition, to pay for the books, student housing and so on. Minority education grants are the perfect solution to the financial problems of the people belonging to minority community and helps to a great extent to uplift them educationally, socially and economically.
The most attractive part of minority education grant is that it never has to be repaid, once it has been received and it is also possible to receive the grant every semester, again and again, irrespective of the grade points.
To qualify for a minority education grant, the person has to be a part of the minority group such as Hispanics, native north Americans and African north Americans . It is also needed that the applicant be a certified U.S. citizen and a valid social security number.
It is not only the government but there are other private organizations and foundations that offer education grants for minority students. Racial discrimination is a curse in the society and it is sad that it still prevails in some parts of the country where the minorities are victims of it.
To make them get into the mainstream and live a better life, the government has taken the right step of providing educational grants to minority students that would help them a long way in coming out of their cocoon and fly great heights.
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Family Childcare in Chula Vista
El Grillito.net Family Child Care invites you, parent in need of childcare to join us. With us, kids are always welcome; treat with respect, and in a relaxed and family environment.
El Grillito.net Family Child Care hace una cordial invitación a los padres que necesitan servicio de guardería, Aquí los niños son bienvenidos, tratados con respeto, en un ambiente relajado y familiar.
With us, your children will be in a place of quality and safe, were they will listen and learn stories, songs, reading, and art, plus enjoy activities inside and outside.
Con nosotros, sus niños estarán en un lugar de calidad y seguro, donde aprenden y escuchan historias de cuentos, canciones, lectura, y arte, además de actividades divertidas dentro y fuera.
El Grillito.net Family Child Care really appreciates your business.
El Grillito.net Family Child Care le agradece su Preferencia.
El Grillito.net Family Child Care hace una cordial invitación a los padres que necesitan servicio de guardería, Aquí los niños son bienvenidos, tratados con respeto, en un ambiente relajado y familiar.
With us, your children will be in a place of quality and safe, were they will listen and learn stories, songs, reading, and art, plus enjoy activities inside and outside.
Con nosotros, sus niños estarán en un lugar de calidad y seguro, donde aprenden y escuchan historias de cuentos, canciones, lectura, y arte, además de actividades divertidas dentro y fuera.
El Grillito.net Family Child Care really appreciates your business.
El Grillito.net Family Child Care le agradece su Preferencia.
Monday, June 9, 2008
¿Qué información sobre la mesa directiva de CVESD fue hundida en 2004?
Una carta abierta a Patrick Judd, escrito en 2004:
Estimado Sr. Judd:
Los votantes confiaron en usted que usted usaría el dinero de ellos para educación, no para litigación en las cortes.
¿Usted cree que cada día debe de ser Navidad para los abogados?
¿No sería mejor usar el dinero de las escuelas para maestros y estudiantes, a quienes, según la ley, el distrito debe el dinero?
Si usted no puede dirigir el distrito sin pagar a abogados cienes de miles de
dolares, posiblemente otra persona debe de hacer ese trabajo.
¿Qué tipo de avisos le dan esos abogados? ¿Ellos ofrecen usar el sistema de
justicia de California para abusar a los empleados y estudiantes, y esconder la verdad? ¡Ayude a los pagadores de los impuestos, y pórtese en una manera responsable!
Para leer el resto de la carta, pique aquí., escrito en 2004:
Estimado Sr. Judd:
Los votantes confiaron en usted que usted usaría el dinero de ellos para educación, no para litigación en las cortes.
¿Usted cree que cada día debe de ser Navidad para los abogados?
¿No sería mejor usar el dinero de las escuelas para maestros y estudiantes, a quienes, según la ley, el distrito debe el dinero?
Si usted no puede dirigir el distrito sin pagar a abogados cienes de miles de
dolares, posiblemente otra persona debe de hacer ese trabajo.
¿Qué tipo de avisos le dan esos abogados? ¿Ellos ofrecen usar el sistema de
justicia de California para abusar a los empleados y estudiantes, y esconder la verdad? ¡Ayude a los pagadores de los impuestos, y pórtese en una manera responsable!
Para leer el resto de la carta, pique aquí., escrito en 2004:
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Distrito escolar de Chula Vista insistió que la profesora Maura Larkins regresara a trabajar aún siendo peligroso para ella
. . .
Reporte de Maura Larkins de Castle Park Elementary:
Yo fui despedida porque falté a trabajar. Mi razón era que mi escuela era peligrosa para mí por acoso en mi contra.
Yo dije al distrito escolar de Chula Vista en 2001 que era necesario que hicieran una investigación sobre el reporte de las dos maestras en mi escuela que me acusaban de que yo las iba a matar. Claro que el distrito debía de haber investigado algo tan serio. ¿Dos profesoras reportando que temían por su vida?
Pero el distrito nunca investigó.
Ahora, después de siete años, todavía hay problemas enormes en Castle Park Elementary. El problema NO es que alguien va a matar a alguien.
Eso fue mentira.
La realidad del problema es que profesores sin honestidad y sin respeto están arruinando la escuela. Han tenido 11 directores en 11 años (septiembre 1997-septiembre 2008). Los profesores están fuera de control.
Ahora el distrito CVESD debe de hacer la investigación para que Castle Park Elementary pueda funcionar normalmente.
En 2001, sin investigar nada, el distrito me invitó a regresar a trabajar. Obviamente, eso es una prueba de que no creyó a los maestros. Yo regresé y una de las mismas profesoras que mintió la primera vez, hizo otra queja falsa, y me mandaron a mi casa. El acoso continuaba.
Luego el distrito quería que yo regresara otra vez sin ninguna investigación y ninguna garantía para mí. Pero yo tuve miedo de que los maestros hicieran más mentiras contra mí, por eso no regresé.
Luego yo hice una demanda en contra del distrito.
Entonces el distrito me despidió en contra de la ley, Labor Code section 1105.2. También fue en contra de la constitución de nuestro país, que dice que todos tenemos el derecho de pedir ayuda del gobierno cuando alguíen nos hace daño en contra de la ley.
Ahora ya es tiempo de no seguir ocultanco la verdad. Es hora de resolver los problemas, y de que la verdad salga a flote. ¡Nuestros niños de Castle Park Elementary lo agradeceran! ¿Si los maestros tratan así a adultos, cómo tratan a los niños? Urge una solución.
Reporte de Maura Larkins de Castle Park Elementary:
Yo fui despedida porque falté a trabajar. Mi razón era que mi escuela era peligrosa para mí por acoso en mi contra.
Yo dije al distrito escolar de Chula Vista en 2001 que era necesario que hicieran una investigación sobre el reporte de las dos maestras en mi escuela que me acusaban de que yo las iba a matar. Claro que el distrito debía de haber investigado algo tan serio. ¿Dos profesoras reportando que temían por su vida?
Pero el distrito nunca investigó.
Ahora, después de siete años, todavía hay problemas enormes en Castle Park Elementary. El problema NO es que alguien va a matar a alguien.
Eso fue mentira.
La realidad del problema es que profesores sin honestidad y sin respeto están arruinando la escuela. Han tenido 11 directores en 11 años (septiembre 1997-septiembre 2008). Los profesores están fuera de control.
Ahora el distrito CVESD debe de hacer la investigación para que Castle Park Elementary pueda funcionar normalmente.
En 2001, sin investigar nada, el distrito me invitó a regresar a trabajar. Obviamente, eso es una prueba de que no creyó a los maestros. Yo regresé y una de las mismas profesoras que mintió la primera vez, hizo otra queja falsa, y me mandaron a mi casa. El acoso continuaba.
Luego el distrito quería que yo regresara otra vez sin ninguna investigación y ninguna garantía para mí. Pero yo tuve miedo de que los maestros hicieran más mentiras contra mí, por eso no regresé.
Luego yo hice una demanda en contra del distrito.
Entonces el distrito me despidió en contra de la ley, Labor Code section 1105.2. También fue en contra de la constitución de nuestro país, que dice que todos tenemos el derecho de pedir ayuda del gobierno cuando alguíen nos hace daño en contra de la ley.
Ahora ya es tiempo de no seguir ocultanco la verdad. Es hora de resolver los problemas, y de que la verdad salga a flote. ¡Nuestros niños de Castle Park Elementary lo agradeceran! ¿Si los maestros tratan así a adultos, cómo tratan a los niños? Urge una solución.
More South Florida Parents Choosing Bilingual Education for Their Children
More South Florida Parents Choosing Bilingual Education for Their Children
District Administration
The Magazine of School District Management
Sun-Sentinel.com
5/30/2008
Nine-year-old Bianca Herlory can strike up a conversation in French, Portuguese, Spanish or English, and recently expressed an interest in learning Mandarin.
"It's a gymnastic of the mind," said her mom, Stephanie Herlory, who introduced her daughter to foreign languages at a young age. "Once they're immersed, it comes very quickly."
As demands increase for a global work force, a growing number of South Florida parents are taking steps to make sure their children learn a second language. Many moms and dads have declared their homes "No English" zones. Some opt to send their kids to language immersion schools.
Bilingual parents are not the only ones driving the trend. Parents who speak only English are getting in on it as well.
John Melnick, of Pompano Beach, enrolled his sons, Daniel, 6, and Jonny, 4, in the Lycée Franco-Américain in Cooper City, a private, K-8 school that teaches all classes in French. His wife had done research on the school and liked the French system.
"I thought at first that there would be serious disadvantages to putting my children into a school where they speak in another language," Melnick said. "I'm getting quite an education."
District Administration
The Magazine of School District Management
Sun-Sentinel.com
5/30/2008
Nine-year-old Bianca Herlory can strike up a conversation in French, Portuguese, Spanish or English, and recently expressed an interest in learning Mandarin.
"It's a gymnastic of the mind," said her mom, Stephanie Herlory, who introduced her daughter to foreign languages at a young age. "Once they're immersed, it comes very quickly."
As demands increase for a global work force, a growing number of South Florida parents are taking steps to make sure their children learn a second language. Many moms and dads have declared their homes "No English" zones. Some opt to send their kids to language immersion schools.
Bilingual parents are not the only ones driving the trend. Parents who speak only English are getting in on it as well.
John Melnick, of Pompano Beach, enrolled his sons, Daniel, 6, and Jonny, 4, in the Lycée Franco-Américain in Cooper City, a private, K-8 school that teaches all classes in French. His wife had done research on the school and liked the French system.
"I thought at first that there would be serious disadvantages to putting my children into a school where they speak in another language," Melnick said. "I'm getting quite an education."
More Bilingual Education May be on the Way
Office of English Language Acquisition, U.S. Department of Education
OELA Newsline
Democrat Herald (OR)
May 28, 2008
Jennifer Moody reports that the Albany Public School District has recently formed a committee to develop additional bilingual classes at the elementary level in order to accommodate the increasing number of students who speak a language other than English. The plan is to establish a pilot program by fall of 2009 or 2010. In the future, committee members will be deciding whether a dual language program or a one-way instruction program will be most effective within the district. ELL coordinator Ellen Carlson is in favor of bilingual education. Carlson, who has been influenced by research, believes "being able to study concepts first in their native tongue, then in English, leads to quicker mastery of both concept and language."
OELA Newsline
Democrat Herald (OR)
May 28, 2008
Jennifer Moody reports that the Albany Public School District has recently formed a committee to develop additional bilingual classes at the elementary level in order to accommodate the increasing number of students who speak a language other than English. The plan is to establish a pilot program by fall of 2009 or 2010. In the future, committee members will be deciding whether a dual language program or a one-way instruction program will be most effective within the district. ELL coordinator Ellen Carlson is in favor of bilingual education. Carlson, who has been influenced by research, believes "being able to study concepts first in their native tongue, then in English, leads to quicker mastery of both concept and language."
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