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The following financial information is for international undergraduates from outside the EU (European Union)
When you arrive in College for International Freshers' week, please visit the Student Finance Office, above Housekeeping, during normal working hours as soon as possible. They will answer any questions you have about financial arrangements and give you your College account card.
If you are a self-funded student, we require you to pay your annual fees (see below) plus your Advance Deposit, provided that you have received your entry permit for the UK, by 16 September. If you have not received your entry permit by this date, please email the Student Finance Office.
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You will receive an invoice for these payments by 31 August 2020.
On coming into residence, all undergraduates are required to pay the College a sum of money, called the Advance Deposit. This is an amount estimated to cover a typical termly bill for accommodation, catering and other college expenses; in the final term of your course it is refunded as a credit on your final bill. The Advance Deposit you are required to pay is £1500. You will then be invoiced at the end of each term for your actual accommodation and catering costs (Accommodation Account) and payment is due by the middle of the following term, giving you a term and a half's credit.
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The College Fee for those starting their course in 2020/21 is £9500 p.a.for the duration of the course.
We strongly advise you to set up a bank account with a UK bank, colleagues in the Tutorial Office can provide information on this and proof of status for the bank. If you are an international student a deposit may be required to maintain an account.
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When I was about 15 years old I discovered Claude Monet. My art teacher opened the windows of wonder for me with his beautiful violet colours and painting style….what a combination and I was hungry to see more of his work. I didn't know then the path my life would follow, into the world of colour and texture, and that Monet would accompany me along the way.
But accompany me he has, and this collection of handcrafted designer scarves is now my signature collection.
My loom was set up in our cottage after some time away from it. I'd ordered my first box of yarn which I excitedly spread on the floor. I sat in the middle of the cones of colour and thought 'what next'. Inspiration came in the form of a book I'd bought about Claude Monet. I draped swatches of coloured yarn across the beautiful Impressionist paints. The muse had struck and continues to inspire me daily as I dye and weave. Hence Wearable Art ~ Inspired by Art
This collection is inspired by County Monaghan Poet Patrick Kavanagh.
'My Kavanagh Musings'
A poet came to visit our school when I was a young one of about twelve. A Cavan poet, called Tom McIntyre. He spoke. I was enthralled. I think he was doing a reading in the school that day, probably for the leaving cert students. I drank in his presence…a real living poet….And then….I was aware he was speaking to me, I quickly focus my eyes and he is telling me that I had "a typical Monaghan face, with a 'far away from home' look in my eyes". I think that the poet saw something in me….maybe a bit of that Monaghan 'quareness'.
Well this came back to me recently as I thought about Patrick Kavanagh, his poetry and his 'place' in Monaghan. I grasp his emotions about Monaghan. And then my thoughts go to a wonderful evening spent at Annamakerrig….and a performance by the Abbey players of 'The Great Hunger', a very special adaptation of Patrick Kavanagh's poem by none other than Tom McIntyre. We got a lift there that evening with Tommy McArdle, one of 'The Twins' and another great man of words from Monaghan. There followed a 'dance', with music provided by The Glen Miller Legacy. What a night of swing amongst the spuds!
As I began to think about making scarves for men, I took my inspiration from our very own Patrick Kavanagh. I started out with staple colours such as earthy browns and greys, as well as lush greens and rich reds. These colours are suggested to me by Kavanaghs' works of poetry. As well as referencing the stony grey soil of Monaghan, the browns of the ploughed farmland and the greens of the rolling drumlins featured prominently in Kavanagh's words.
There is nothing finer than a well-dressed man wearing a scarf, in my opinion! A Kavanagh inspired man's scarf, woven with fine cotton and Donegal tweed wool, makes a great addition to any man's winter wardrobe, regardless of age. They are a stylish accessory to wear with a cosy winter coat, for both smart and casual dressing.
But the Men's Scarf Collection includes more than the relatively traditional Kavanagh scarf. It also includes more contemporary styles like the 'Inspired By' scarf which is 100% cotton and the 'Renaissance Wrap' which is woven in softer shades of silk and merino wool.
I love to watch a man putting on a scarf for the first time. Even if he is unsure of 'how to wear it', he will generally 'clasp it', wrap it on, tap it and say 'how's that?' and it looks great! If it feels good on, and it is a colour that likes him, he will look fabulous.
The Renaissance luxury wrap collection is inspired by the wonderful lace making heritage of County Monaghan. To the north of the county we have the crochet Clones lace and to the south we have the applique Carrickmacross lace. In tough times these skills played a vital role in the survival of families and thus they are an important part of who we are in these parts. A perfect tie-in to the 'Tale of Two Worlds' theme of Ireland's Ancient East.
As an enterprising textile design graduate in the 1980's, I wove webs of tweed fabric for Cleo Ltd on Kildare Street in Dublin. But this was not traditional tweed but rather a fine woollen lace tweed. It was thrilling to see it tailored into Cleo's beautiful ladies suits for the Japanese market. Unknowingly I had absorbed the heritage of lacemaking into my soul. My work had become a part of the story.
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When I worked as a book publicist, my boss told me that the blessing and curse of our industry is that "everyone thinks they can do what we do, even though no one has a clue what we do." This comment was prompted by a marketing meeting during which we were lauded for glowing review coverage that no reasonable person could attribute to our efforts, while simultaneously being asked whether we had "tried the 'Today' show." Because pitching the "Today" show is just the kind of thing that would never occur to a book publicist.
I often revisit my boss's assessment of our world — not as an author myself but as a person who watches an obscene number of shows and movies. Hollywood's love affair with book publishing has been long and varied, touching every cinematic genre. And yet it is a love that dare not spell its name correctly. Despite decades of sending emissaries back and forth from coast to coast, swapping mediums, one side looking for money, the other for legitimacy, we remain strangers to our cousins in storytelling.
To be fair, any story set in an industry other than filmmaking is bound to incur infelicities when being handled by people who think filmmaking is the noblest cause. However, because book publishing is a comparatively niche business, the inaccuracies prick the ears. Films about publishing put too fine a point on our role as narrative mulch. In the romantic comedy "The Proposal," Sandra Bullock plays a big-shot book editor. Early in the film, they (one imagines a producer consensus being reached) have her refer to Don DeLillo as Don "De-lee-lo." The actor playing the head of the publishing house echoes the pronunciation back to her. De-lee-lo. Light of my airborne toxic event, fire of my nuclear war. "The Proposal" was released in 2009 but was apparently filmed in a bunker with no internet access. If this sounds nitpicky, I might remind you that I was not the one who decided Don DeLillo was famous enough to plop into a major studio script.
More recently, in the charming series "Younger," Miriam Shor plays Diana Trout, the head of marketing at a boutique publishing house. Diana has an award on her desk from "the London lit fair," which absolutely no one calls it. As the seasons unfurl, the nonsense piles up: Someone from publicity asks what "PEN" stands for; editors have publicists; publishing houses sell books to other publishing houses; authors take editors with them when they switch publishers; a small company with a "Game of Thrones"-level franchise is somehow in constant danger of bankruptcy; and members of the editorial staff spew impossible commands like "We're on tight launch for the fall … so I will need marketing and cover artwork by the end of this week." Have these people met a managing editor? They'd be lucky to walk away with some of their fingers.
Happily, once realism has been pulped like the first print run of a fraudulent memoir, the fun can begin. In "Younger," as in "Fifty Shades of Grey," a woman who looks as if she couldn't legally rent a car is given her own publishing company; Joan Didion is allegedly spotted "hoarding gift bags"; there's concern an author will be "scooped up by those mouth breathers at Little Brown"; and the (actual) host of "Bookworm," a nationally syndicated radio show, grills an author about her sex life. Meanwhile, the series is not without its flashes of spine-chilling verisimilitude: "Black tie means black tie," Diana says before an awards ceremony. "No color. This isn't the Grammys!"
Historically, book publishing works best on film when it functions as a springboard to a different world. "Fatal Attraction" is about a book editor but, well, is it? A children's book is intentionally printed with pages missing in "Elf." But, well, Santa. "The Last Days of Disco" is partially set at a publishing house. We easily forgive the film's suggestion that one needs a best seller to be promoted to associate editor — in fact, the job title is a stopgap, a means of promoting an assistant while taking away her overtime — because "The Last Days of Disco" is not about publishing. It's a comedy of manners about New York in the early 1980s, not "The Last Days of Carbon Copies."
Few movies really succeed as both realism and entertainment. One is "The Scoundrel," starring Noël Coward as a pretentious publisher. It's filled with jabs like "I refuse to make money improving people's morals, it's a vulgar way to swindle the public," and "This anteroom is fairly quivering with outraged geniuses." But it was released in 1935. And while plenty of movies and shows since have done well by the actual writing life ("The Ghost Writer," "Wonder Boys," "Bored to Death"), "The Scoundrel" is a rare bird. The closest approximation of it I've seen is "Wolf" (1994), a campy film in which an editor, played by Jack Nicholson, and a marketing director, played by James Spader, turn into werewolves as Michelle Pfeiffer looks on, blondly. "Wolf" does wonders with the publishing world before it starts howling at the moon. The desks are messy, the offices are quirky, Time Warner is derided as "a multinational media conglomerate," Nicholson uses his newfound wolf powers to edit without his glasses and a publisher is advised never to "stint on review copies."
It's rarely said that Hollywood is coming from a good place, but in the case of book publishing, I believe it is. Its skewed depictions often seem careless or condescending, but they stem from a healthy desire to superimpose tension. No one wants to read about grass growing but what they really don't want to do is watch grass growing. So what's a little blackmail between editors?
At least Hollywood's version of book publishing is consistent in its warped ideas: Every company is publicly owned, and there is zero padding between a junior copy editor and "the board" or "the shareholders." And everyone's jobs are completely interchangeable. So long as you have the capacity to leave the office and come back, you can acquire a book, start an imprint, poach an author, triple a budget or sell movie rights (the irony!). You don't have to tell anyone you're doing it, either. Make like you're in "Good Will Hunting": Scribble the answers on the chalkboard and run.
But by far the strangest and most glaring commonality is the presumption of glamour. This stems from a conflation with magazine publishing along with a belief that an audience will tune out unless glitter is sprayed in their eyes. Story lines are chock-a-block with perks like fashion fittings, "company seats" and name-brand coffee. Central to the ethos of book publishing is the notion that everything cool is being pushed out, nothing cool is coming in. This is what binds us, publishers and writers alike. We try to sneak books into your house and under your pillow. We crumble them over your food when you're not looking. In return? Bupkis. Only after you've worked at a publishing house for so many decades you literally can't walk do we let you take an Uber home.
So why does Hollywood keep trying if publishing is such a tough code to crack? Perhaps it's because everyone likes a challenge. More likely, it's because they know we have a secret. They know there's something lasting and human and world-changing and completely bonkers that we're hiding behind our molasses-like culture and confounding royalty statements. At the end of "The Last Days of Disco," after everyone's been laid off from their respective industries, Chloë Sevigny's character is the only one left employed — as an associate editor.
"I don't envy her though," says Kate Beckinsale's character. "Stuck in book publishing."
Oh, it's not as bad as it looks. One can't believe everything one sees on screen.


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The Florida Bright Futures Scholarship are great funding options for Florida residents who want to stay in the state for college or vocational school and Florida Bright Futures Scholarship. All three awards are easily renewable, which means you could significantly cut your college expenses for several years for the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship.
You might think there's some complicated paperwork involved in submitting the Florida Bright Futures scholarship application. As it turns out, much of the process is streamlined and automated – you actually don't have to jump through too many hoops to apply. The eligibility requirements are a bit of a different story, but once you meet those, the application process should be pretty easy.
In this post, I'll briefly explain about eligibility requirements before moving on to the application timeline. I'll end with tips and strategies you can use to submit the best possible Bright Futures application.
Bright Futures Scholarships Requirements 2020 for Eligibility
The first step in submitting a successful Bright Futures scholarship application is to make sure you're actually eligible for the scholarship. This isn't something you can do at the last minute – meeting eligibility requirements for these awards requires more long-term thinking about bright futures florida.
General Florida bright futures requirements 2020
Here are the general requirements that apply to all Bright Futures Scholarships:
- You must be a Florida resident and US citizen or eligible non-citizen (this is determined by your college).
- You must complete the Florida Financial Aid Application by 8/31 of the year of your high school graduation.
- You must earn a standard Florida high school diploma or its equivalent from a Florida public high school or a registered Florida Department of Education private school.
- You can't have been convicted of (or pleaded no contest to) a felony charge.
- You must be accepted by and enroll in a degree or certificate program at an eligible Florida public or independent postsecondary institution (postsecondary = college, vocational, or professional program).
- You must be enrolled for at least 6 (non-remedial) credit hours per term.
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Specific Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Requirements
There are different bright futures scholarship requirements 2020 minimum GPA, ACT/SAT, and service hour requirements for the three bright future scholarship. The most competitive scholarship is the Florida Academic Scholars Program (FAS), followed by the Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS), and then the Gold Seal Vocational Scholars (GSV).
These chart bright futures changes 2020 outlines some of the most important requirements for the FAS and FMS programs:
|100 hours
|75 hours
|FMS – Homeschooled students without official transcripts
|75 hours
*The SAT minimums are for the Critical Reading and Math sections only (on the pre-March 2020 SAT) or for your whole new SAT score (if you took the SAT March 2020 or later), both have a maximum score of 1600. Also, you don't have to take both the SAT and ACT – one will do!
The GSV program is a bit different when it comes to eligibility requirements. The minimum GPA required to qualify for the GSV program is 3.0, weighted, in non-elective courses. The service hours minimum requirement is 30.
GSV test score requirements are a bit more detailed (note that you only have to take one of the following exams, but you can't mix and match subsections from different tests):
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There's some more fine print when it comes to eligibility requirements for the Florida Bright Futures scholarships. To get more detailed information on meeting all of these requirements, check out our Bright Futures guide.
4 Steps to Applying for a Florida Bright Futures Scholarship
The steps to completing this application will probably be easier to conquer than the ones on this staircase.
Much of this process is automated – you won't have to do much extra work outside of submitting the Florida Financial Aid Application and keeping an eye on your app to make sure everything is processed correctly.
If all of your eligibility requirements check out, you can start the application as early as December 1.
Step 1: Submit the Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA)
The FFAA opens December 1 each year. Your Florida Bright Futures account login information will be sent to you after you submit the FFAA. Just remember that you must submit your FFAA by August 31 of the year that you graduate from high school, or you won't be eligible for a scholarship award.
Step 2: Take the ACT or SAT and Submit Your Scores
Step 3: Submit Your Official High School Transcripts
More good news: many schools will submit your transcripts automatically for consideration. Still, it's a good idea to check in with your guidance counselor about whether you need to take any additional steps.
Step 4: Keep the Information in Your Account Updated
There are a bunch of things you can (and should) manage once you get your Bright Futures account information:
- Monitor your reported service hours.
- Update your postsecondary institution: once you've been accepted to/enrolled at a FL college or vocational school, you would make a note of this in your account.
- Update any demographic information.
- View your eligibility determination: check your account once everything's been submitted to see if you're eligible for the scholarship.
Application Timelines
There are two Bright Futures timelines to be aware of if you're ready to start the application process: Early Evaluation and Final Evaluation.
If you can plan for the Early Evaluation timeline, you could potentially learn about Bright Futures eligibility as early as March.
Early Evaluation
If your transcripts are submitted for early evaluation (based on academic progress in the middle of the last year of high school and test scores for tests taken by January 31), you'll get an eligibility notification posted to your online account. These postings may begin in March, according to the Florida Department of Education.
Final Evaluation
All students whose final transcripts are submitted following the last high school term will get an eligibility notification posted to their online account. These postings may begin in July, again according to the Florida Department of Education.
How to Make Your Application Stand Out
Now that you know a little bit more about eligibility requirements and the application process, you can focus on making your Bright Futures application the best it can be.
The good news: aside from making sure you meet all eligibility requirements, there isn't much you have to do to make your application "stand out." If you meet the requirements for the FAS, FMS, or GSV scholarship, you'll receive the scholarship – it's as simple as that.
The bad news: the eligibility requirements are strict. There's no gray area – you either qualify because you meet all requirements, or you don't (no matter how close you are) and don't get a scholarship. There are some eligibility loopholes and exceptions for out-of-state, homeschooled, and GED students – learn more about them in our requirements guide.
The best Bright Futures success strategy will focus on meeting eligibility requirements as early in your high school career as possible. The following tips will help you do that, starting right now.
All Bright Futures scholarships require students to complete a certain set of high school courses. You're likely to meet all coursework requirements if you went to high school in Florida. If you suspect there may be a problem, schedule a meeting with your guidance counselor.
This chart outlines coursework requirements for both the FAS and FMS scholarships:
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|Three must include substantial writing
|Must be at or above Algebra I level
|Natural Science
|Two must have substantial lab work
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|World Language*
|Must be sequential, and in the same language
* A note about the World Language requirements: if you haven't taken the necessary courses, you can meet this requirement by demonstrating proficiency on credit-by-exam equivalencies or other "university-approved" means. What this means is if you can test out of your language in college, you'll probably also meet this language requirement even if you didn't take two sequential language courses in high school.
GPA, ACT/SAT, and Service Hours
It's difficult to significantly raise your GPA in a short period of time. Focus on your grades by picking a realistic GPA minimum starting your freshman year. If you're struggling to meet your goal, here are some ways to bring up that GPA:
- Take classes that are appropriate for your skill level. If you're unsure about which classes are most appropriate, meet with your guidance counselor to discuss.
- See teachers for extra help in weak subject areas.
- Ask about extra credit assignments if possible.
- Check out our guide on raising your GPA.
|100 hours
|75 hours
|FMS – Homeschooled students without official transcripts
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A few important notes:
- You'll only need to submit scores from one standardized test – you don't need to meet score requirements for both the SAT and the ACT
- The SAT/ACT minimums do not include the writing section.
- All service hours must be completed by your high school graduation in order to count for the award.
Other Ways to Qualify for the FAS or FMS Programs
If you've received academic recognition through some other program, you may be eligible for the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship programs even if you don't meet a few requirements.
This chart outlines the eligibility requirements for scholars who have been recognized by any of the programs listed below. If a box is blank, that means that you would be exempt from that particular requirement bright futures handbook.
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|ACT/SAT Score Minimums
|Service Hours Minimums
|National Merit/National Achievement Finalists and Scholars
|100 hours
|NM/NA Finalists & Scholars
|75 hours
|National Hispanic Scholars
|100 hours
|National Hispanic Scholars
|75 hours
|AICE Diploma
|100 hours
|AICE Diploma
|75 hours
|IB Diploma
|AICE Curriculum
|29 or 1290
|100 hours
|AICE Curriculum
|26 or 1170
|75 hours
|IB Curriculum
|29 or 1290
|IB Curriculum
|26 or 1170
If you have an IB diploma, you're in luck – that diploma is the only way to qualify for the FAS program without an ACT/SAT minimum or service hour minimum.
How much does bright futures pay?
Bright Futures award amounts for the 2020 academic year: The Florida Academic Scholars Award is $212.71 per credit hour. The Florida Medallion Scholars Award is $159.53 per credit hour. The Academic Top Scholars Award is$44 per credit hour.
Community Service
The earlier you start reporting your community service hours, the fewer hours per week you'll need to volunteer. If you start chipping away at this requirement as a senior, you'll have to set aside 2-3 hours a week for community service; if you start as a freshman; however, you'll only need to volunteer 1-1.5 hours every two weeks.
You can't earn any money for your community service hours, but you can kill two birds with one stone and look for positions where you can get interesting professional experience. Start by asking friends and family for suggestions – make sure you're working with a legitimate agency who will reliably track your hours.
Finally, set a schedule. Go at the same time every week or every two weeks so you don't fall behind on completing your hours. If you need some help brainstorming, check out our guide to the best places to do community service.
is bright futures scholarship taxable?
In general, the IRS considers scholarships to be taxable income if the student is not enrolled in a degree program. If you enroll in courses but are not on track to earn a degree, then a Bright Futures scholarship, and any other form of scholarship or grant, becomes taxable income.
is bright futures scholarship need-based?
Bright Futures Scholarship Program. State-funded scholarships are awarded to Florida high school graduates based on high school academic achievement. Students must enroll in an eligible Florida public or private post-secondary educational institution
what does bright futures scholarship cover?
Bright Futures award amounts for the 2020-19 academic year: The Florida Academic Scholars Award is $212.71 per credit hour. The Florida MedallionScholars Award is $159.53 per credit hour. The Academic Top Scholars Award is $44 per credit hour.
can florida bright futures scholarship be used out of state?
The Bright Futures program offers merit-based scholarships to Florida residents who stay in Florida for college or vocational school (unfortunately, you won't be eligible for an award if you attend college out of state)
what is bright futures scholarship?
Bright Futures is the name of a scholarship program in the state of Florida. It is funded by the Florida Lottery and was first started in 1997.
can bright futures scholarship be used for room and board?
is bright futures scholarship considered federal student aid?
Students are no longer required to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) before awarding or disbursing the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship.
when is the bright futures deadline 2020?
Students must APPLY for the scholarship by submitting the Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA) no later than August 31 after high school graduation. If a student does not apply for the scholarship by the deadline, a student cannot receive the scholarship!Florida Bright Futures Scholarship
can you lose Florida bright futures scholarship?
Bright futures requirements to keep scholarship, Students who lose their Bright Futures scholarship may be eligible for a ONE-TIME ONLY scholarship restoration of their award,


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School-Home Support has been transforming the lives of some of the most vulnerable and excluded children, young people and their families for over 20 years. We specialise in providing experienced workers, based in schools, who help families overcome the barriers that stand in the way of learning. Go to charity »
Scottish Native Woods is a conservation charity dedicated to the restoration and expansion of native woods. Woodlands are dying from neglect and alternative land use. Our aim is to ensure there are healthy, thriving woods in Scotland for all to enjoy now and in the future. Go to charity »
We are the fourth richest country in the world, and yet millions of people in Britain wake up every day in housing that is run-down, overcrowded, or dangerous. Many others have lost their home altogether. Bad housing robs us of security, health, and a fair chance in life. Shelter believes everyone should have a home. Go to charity »
ShelterBox is an international disaster relief charity, specialising in emergency shelter. We instantly respond to earthquake, volcano, flood, hurricane, cyclone, tsunami or conflict by delivering boxes of aid. Each box supplies an extended family of up to ten people with a tent and lifesaving equipment to use while they are displaced or homeless. The cost of a box is £490, including delivery direct to those who need it. Go to charity »
Raj Saubhag Ashram guides and leads the seekers of truth on the correct path to attain freedom from karmic bondage and enjoy eternal bliss as experienced by the Tirthankaras. In walking this path, seekers learn to develop and demonstrate their compassion to share their happiness with those less fortunate than them, both materially and mentally. The members genuinely experienced the pain suffered by these people and within 25 years they have built up a whole range of humanitarian activities like assisting with basic ration supplies, medical care, vision restoration, rehabilitation of the physically and or mentally disadvantaged children, preventative audio and visual checks for children, education particularly for girls, vocational training to improve the quality of life even in a small way for these poverty stricken people. Rajsaubhag has registered itself as a Charitable Trust and holds a 80G certificate under Income Tax Act. The trust is registered with Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 1976 and can accept foreign donations. The Trust office is in Mumbai with the activity base in Sayla. RajSaubhag is also registered as a NGO in Surendranagar District to enable it undertake work with or on behalf of the state Government. Go to charity »
Volatile Substance Abuse (Solvent Abuse) kills more young people than all illegal drugs put together. SOLVE IT aims to prevent the harm such abuse may cause to children, young people and their families by the provision of effective preventative education, early intervention, counselling, family support and training for professionals. Go to charity »
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Tuesday, September 27, 2016
High school student is suspended for posting 'concerning' picture of discolored water coming out of a restroom sink on social media
A teenager was suspended for posting a photo of discolored water that was coming out of the sink at her school on social media.
Hazel Juco said the water concerned her and she 'just took a picture of it' and then talked about it with other students in her newspaper class, WXYZ reported.
Juco, who is a senior at John Glenn High School, posted the photo on Facebook and Twitter.
She told the station that she hoped 'someone will see it and want to help us' because she said, it's obvious that her school 'doesn't have money'.
Juco was then given Out of School Suspension (OSS) as she said school officials told her that she inappropriately used 'electronics in the restroom'.
But Juco said she believed that she was being singled out because 'no one has gotten in trouble' for taking 'selfies in the bathroom'.
After students found out about it, many protested by tweeting photos they had taken in the bathroom and didn't get in trouble for them.
Wayne-Westand Community Schools Superintendent Dr Michele Harmala, told the station that after looking into what was happening she found out that the high school's administrators didn't report the issue to maintenance. Harmala said: 'They sent a plumber out right away.'
Maintenance crews discovered that there was a pipe leading to that faucet that needed to be replaced.
Harmala also told WXYZ that the rule against cell phones in bathrooms was implemented to prevent students from taking inappropriate photos of other students.
'The punishment is inappropriate. I am going to make sure the out of school suspension is expunged from the student's record,' said Dr. Harmala.
She added that she wants students to know that if they spot a building problem, they can report it to building maintenance or administration directly.
How College Costs Lie to Us
When I graduated high school, my parents and I decided that I would go to community college before proceeding to university. This was to sharply reduce the cost of college (two years of tuition, rather than four), and thereby keep us from taking out college loans. Surprisingly, this economical choice is made by fewer students and parents each year, despite the ever-rising cost of a college degree.
Common sense seems to dictate that the more expensive college becomes, the fewer people will enroll and take on that financial burden. But that is not what currently happens; in fact, the opposite seems to occur. Why?
The Supply and Demand of Knowledge
In 1996, a year of private university tuition cost $19,117 on average. In 2016, that increased to $32,405 (a 70 percent increase). Similarly, a year of public university tuition cost $4,399 in 1996, and raised to $9,410 by 2016 (a 114 percent increase). At the same time, inflation increased 53 percent, meaning the cost of a public school rose twice as fast as inflation. Are college graduates today 114 percent better educated than college graduates two decades ago? Doubtful, yet today's graduates pay tuition as if they are.
Knowledge is a commodity, just like a coffee bean or an iPhone. Like any commodity, knowledge can be sold, and therefore has a price.Students and their parents continue to pay for universities, both public and private. More correctly, students, their parents, and government loans pay. In 2000, 32 percent of students received a federal government loan, with an average loan amount of $2,486. In 2014, that rose to 45 percent of students (a 41 percent total increase), with an average loan of $4,531 (an 82 percent increase).
What is this money buying? Knowledge is a commodity, just like a coffee bean or an iPhone. Like any commodity, knowledge can be sold, and therefore has a price. That is why a professor has a job, and earns a salary for doing that job. The more knowledgeable the professor, the higher the salary.
Furthermore, universities are businesses, as are coffee shops and the Apple store, and knowledge is their commodity. Like those businesses, the knowledge that universities sell is subject to the law of supply and demand – the more people want something, the more expensive it becomes; the more that thing is made, the less expensive it becomes.
Universities have only a limited number of professors, or knowledge purveyors. As more students go to universities seeking knowledge (buying knowledge), universities will respond by increasing the amount of money it takes to be given that knowledge (selling knowledge).
By this economic law, there are only two ways to hold the price constant: 1) hire new professors faster than you admit new students (increase the supply of knowledge), or 2) admit fewer students (decrease the demand for knowledge). Since 1995, the total number of full-time professors in the United States increased by 44 percent. During the same time, total national enrollment increased by 43 percent.
This shows two things: universities have only added enough new professors to simply account for new students, and there are a lot more students. In other words, new supply has only kept up with new demand, and the imbalance remains.
To economists, this paradoxically implies that students and their parents do not believe that college is too expensive. Specifically, it indicates the benefits of paying for college outweigh rising costs. But that is not true, and it's the federal government's fault.
Encouraged by Illusion
Federal aid awards (federal loans) have kept pace with rising enrollment figures (41 percent increase and 43 percent increase, respectively). In so doing, the federal government has allowed students and their parents to largely ignore the rising cost of tuition. Rather than a student or parent having to pay 114 percent more for college today, federal loans allow that student or parent to only pay 33 percent more for college, a small price for "future job prospects."
Federal aid awards have kept pace with rising enrollment figures, thereby allowing students and their parents to ignore rising tuition costs.The effect is that nothing keeps the price from going up. By its loans, the federal government (in conjunction with state governments) distort the cost-benefit analysis of college. Students and parents are shielded from the real cost of college, and never have to make the tough choices that result. The government is enabling – encouraging – poor decisions.
Experience shows that the law of supply and demand cannot be suspended, no matter how we wish it could. The price of a cup of coffee is only kept in check by people's willingness to pay that price – if Starbucks begins to sell a tall cup of coffee for $4.39, fewer people will buy that coffee, and Starbucks will have to drop the price back to $2.95. The same should be true for college, yet it is not, because the government makes it look as if that cup of coffee is only $2.95, rather than $4.39.
Therefore, the only way – the only real way – to reduce the cost of college is to stop lying to students and parents about it. Only if the real cost is made plain will families be able to make good decisions about whether college is worth it. Likely, many will find it is not, and that there are great job prospects to be had at much lower cost.
The Infantilizing of the Academy
Recently, I was asked by an Italian author and journalist, working on an article for Il Giorno on the subject of "mute liberalism" and political correctness in the U.S., for my impressions of the "decadence" afflicting American culture. He wanted to know what the reasons were for what he saw as a political and cultural wasting disease and, in particular, when the inexorable slide began into self-censorship, pervasive hedonism, the debasement of the social and intellectual elites, the abandonment of republican principles and the reversal of traditional social roles.
This was a question too vanishingly large to answer definitively, but it did get me thinking once again about some of the factors that might have caused—as Québécois producer Denys Arcand put it in the title and story of his sadly amusing film—the The Decline of the American Empire, a film modeled on Edward Gibbons' The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire.
Decadence, of course, is not solely an American phenomenon; no Western country is exempt from the vectors of degeneration at work in the liberal/democratic sphere today. But what happens to the U.S., as the guarantor of Western freedom and prosperity, happens to the rest of us. With America in decline, none of its dependents—and we are all its dependents, however loath we may be to admit it—will be spared. Indeed, most Western countries can survive their moral and political deterioration so long as America is willing and able to support them militarily, fiscally and politically, which is, for example, the story of ungrateful Europe since the Marshall Plan. Such is no longer the case. This is why the preoccupation of non-nationals—Italians like my interviewer, Canadians like me—with the fortunes of the U.S. is an issue of primary concern.
In any event, the "decadence" my interviewer was referring to obviously began a long time ago—when exactly is another question. One thinks of deconstructionist philosopher Jacques Derrida's theory of receding origins, the elusiveness or "eclipsing structure" of all beginnings. On the American historical scene, one could go back to the slave plantations and the Civil War, to the Salem witch trials, or to the bitter duels inherent in the very founding of the Republic between central-government Federalists and states-rights Republicans, a dispute that remains a political fracture to this day. Differing understandings of the Greek and Roman classics regarding the nature of enlightened rule and the proper relation between the governing and the governed were also a locus of contention. As Ron Chernow writes in Alexander Hamilton, commenting on the discrepancy between intention and result that has never been fully resolved, "Today we cherish the two-party system as a cornerstone of American democracy. The founders, however, viewed parties as monarchical vestiges that had no legitimate place in a true republic." But why stop there? If one wishes, one can go back to the Mayflower and the Arbella and before. A prior "originary" point of decay can always be found.
To focus on the contemporary, certainly John Dewey's left-oriented "progressivist" and "child-centered" education program, developed mainly in Democracy and Education, which took root in the 1920s, is a reasonable place to start our investigations. Briefly, Dewey believed the child should never be "forced" to learn but rather encouraged to follow his own natal interests—a theory earlier elaborated in the Romantic school of poetry, for example, William Wordsworth's Intimations Ode where we read that the youth "trailing clouds of glory" is "nature's priest," possessing an innate apprehension of the divine. Wordsworth's exaltation of the child melded seamlessly with his revolutionary belief as a young man in the re-pristinizing of society. It comes as no surprise that the Movement's enfant terrible, Percy Bysshe Shelley, who espoused similar sentiments, particularly in poems like Queen Mab and Prometheus Unbound, earned the praise of Karl Marx. Shelley yearned for the day, as he wrote in Mab, when the "hands/which little children stretch in friendly sport" would become the emblem of a renewed social contract. Dewey's oeuvre was clearly influenced by the rejuvenative assumptions of his nineteenth century Romantic precursors.
Unfortunately, a return to origins or the projection of initial states isn't how the world works. It escaped Dewey's proselytizing ardor that prior learning and hard study, guided by erudite masters, are necessary for a young person to discover what it is in the world that genuinely interests him and what his condign aptitudes really are. This is the only route to maturity, competence and achievement. "Nature's priest" has no future unless he is a prince of learning. Failing to understand the need for pedagogical and curricular discipline, for a wide-ranging and classically imposed syllabus, and opting instead for catering benignity in both the formative and later stages of education is a surefire recipe for producing the moral narcissist who is his only truth. The casualties of this retrograde approach, in Peter Wood's succinct articulation from his online essay The Architecture of Intellectual Freedom, are "men and women capable of wise and responsible stewardship of a free society."
Dewey's ideas percolated slowly through American culture and took off in the incendiary '60s, with the free speech movement at Berkeley, the psychedelic dumbing down of the youth population, the takeover of the universities by student radicals, and the insidious inroads made by the destabilizing emigré Frankfurt School, especially Herbert Marcuse of "repressive tolerance" fame, who, in essence, popularized the Marxist theories of Antonio Gramsci and Georg Lukács. The world had to be purified by the exploited masses and remade in the image of youthful innocence, a revisionary project that inspired the young, the callow and the doctrinaire. These notions captured the American seminary and poisoned the minds of generations of students. After that, the die was cast, and America was on the road to becoming a European failure.
"Are we not witnessing," asks John Agresto in Academic Questions (Vol.29, No.2), "something that looks to be the…purposeful eradication of what it has historically meant to be educated?" The mission of the university is now the inculcation of intellectual conformity, a duplicitous "inclusiveness" that banishes dissenting voices, "social justice," and discursive closure, coddling students into a condition of protracted puberty as the academy devolves into "separate programs of grievance and outrage." In this way, students, stunted in their development, become the shock troops of the new world order as they have been taught to see it. And as we know, and as university policies have made glaringly public, children throw tantrums and don't like to be contradicted.
What we see today, then, universities as centers of leftist indoctrination, the shutting down of intellectual debate (cf. Allan Bloom's The Closing of the American Mind), a generation of "snowflake" students who are preoccupied with frivolities like trigger warnings, microaggresssons, transgender bathrooms, and "safe spaces" where they will never be exposed to an unfamiliar or conflicting idea, and the sniveling infantilization of the entire academic cohort—flows directly from Dewey and his followers. These pedagogical dissidents prepared the ground for the subversive agenda of the Frankfurters by engaging in an act of cerebral softening, that is, promoting the student over the teacher, the child over the man (or woman), and feeling over thought—hence the continuing prominence of the "self-esteem" movement that slashed-and-burned its way through the educational landscape.
One also recalls the baneful influence of Brazilian educator Paulo Freire in his immensely popular The Pedagogy of the Oppressed, who argued against the "banking model" of education—students as vessels to be filled, like piggy banks with coins—and insisted that teachers have little to actually teach their students. Their job was to help them to understand their need for liberation from the engines of oppression—a more incendiary version of Dewey's contestation. Adapting the theories of postcolonialist Frantz Fanon's The Wretched of the Earth, Freire's Manichean paradigm saw traditional teachers as the colonizers, students as the colonized. The student proletariat was to rise up and seize the means of academic production and, ultimately, the machinery of culture and state.
Thus, students were empowered, staff and administration were intimidated, cognitive regression was guaranteed, and the educational establishment at all levels, from primary to post-graduate, was critically breached. The K-12 level was populated chiefly by teacher-trained incompetents and fellow-traveling principals who served as the hoplites of the cultural left. The university was now home to a liberal professoriate comprising individuals who specialized in a single discipline, adopted the approved dogmatic convictions of the progressivist elect, acquired the appropriate exclusionary jargon, and proceeded to turn their classes into nurseries of ideological pap. With very few current exceptions, like Hillsdale College and the University of Chicago, universities have been unable to resist the annihilationist invasion of political correctness, typified by speech codes, rape hysteria, affirmative action mediocrity (evasively labeled "mismatching"), anti-Western sentiment, and the tendency to totalitarian forms of repression. The general decline in mental acuity, scholarly discipline and historical knowledge was a foregone conclusion, and we are reaping the blighted harvest of that Jacobin declension today.
Indeed, the adolescent fervor for "revolution" damn the consequences duly convected into the domain of adulthood, as the feral children of the left, whose minds were polluted by the sentimental and reductive theories of the Dewey-inspired and revisionist brigades, graduated into the various positions of cultural authority—media, education, entertainment and government. Our grown-up Magikarps—timid university presidents and academic leaders, the general run of invertebrate politicians and corrupted journalists, the great majority of Hollywood and sports know-nothings—are essentially children, and children cannot hope to survive in a world without real adults, or too few adults to manage the vast playpen that has become almost coterminous with society as a whole. The commonplace adage that the inmates have taken over the asylum is fundamentally mistaken. Rather, the children have taken over the crèche.
Such is the damage the educational institution has wrought in a culture spoiled by affluence and forgetfulness—a culture that has shucked the past and de-realized the future. The falling off from academic integrity and rigor explains why almost everything from political culture to cultural politics smacks increasingly of retardation. And it accounts in large measure for the descent we are observing. For children, who have no knowledge of the history of their civilization and no sense of an empirical future, cannot think rationally, they can only feel and act upon their feelings. They live in a realm defined by the present and the imaginary. They are the low-information voters, partisan pedants, liberal socialists, leftist ideologues, suborned journalists and entitlement parasites of the current day, living in a make-believe world that is running out of time.
As conservative thinker Richard Weaver wrote in Visions of Order, published in 1964, "without memory and the extrapolation which it makes possible, man becomes a kind of waif" mired in mere presentism. "Under the impossible idea of unrestricted freedom," he continues, "the cry is to bury the past and let the senses take care of the present." As the same time, the future takes on the form of a mythical construct, the dream of a golden age that exists only in the cradles of desire. The upshot is truly alarming: a juvenile public cocooned in the utopian silk of destructive illusions. The waifs appear to have won the day.
A culture or a nation run by children must inevitably falter and decline—unless it can recover its mind and purpose, an eventuality that seems less likely with every passing day. Children always leave a mess behind them that needs to be cleaned up by others, assuming there are enough others around to tackle the job. Children have by their very nature no sense of productive order and plainly no conception of the social, political and economic future. That is why we may not have one.
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Drake Offers to Help Kevin Hart Choose a Wedding Tuxedo Plus 5 Other Ways He Can Help Plan His Wedding
Gosh, I love it when a good bromance blossoms, especially when Drake is one of the bros. Being a woman automatically relegates me to Rudolph status, which means I'm not allowed to play in any bromance games. But that doesn't stop me from watching and cheering these mushy male unions on from the sidelines, and saying "Awwww," when applicable, which was my exact reaction to the idea of Drake helping Kevin Hart choose a tuxedo for his wedding day. After congratulating Hart on his recent engagement to Eniko Parrish, Drake used some hashtag creativity to let the comedian know exactly how his fashion choices fell short.
Referencing the uniquely accessorized shirt Hart wore in the Instagram photo that accompanied his proposal announcement, Drake let Hart know specifically how his attire wasn't up to par. "#KevWhatTheF--kAreYouWearing #PleaseLetsDiscussYourSuitForTheBigDay #TooImportantToRiskIt #PowderPinkLinen," he wrote beneath the photo.
Soo, Drake's already a rapper/singer/actor, awards show host, and a sports aficionado. Does he have time to add wedding planner to his resume? Of course, because...hell to the yeah! I'd hire him in a heartbeat and if Hart is smart, he'll parlay Drake's offer to help him pick out a tuxedo for the big day into full-fledged wedding day assistance. Aside from using this time to bond with Drake, there are a number of chores that Hart will need Drake's help with on his big day.
Choosing the music for the ceremony.
Preferably its one of Drake's sappiest songs. How about his first single, "Best I Ever Had"? Say it with me—Awwww!!!
Drake can help Hart write his vows.
Sure Hart's a comedian, but he could use Drake's lyrical abilities and romantic expertise to make his big day that much more special. If Drake really wants to impress everyone, he'll make sure the lyrics rhyme and are good enough to turn into a hit song.
He can show Hart how the couple's first dance should go.
Exactly, Drake. It works just like that.
Drake can plan the bachelor party.
They may not have an award for that, but I'm sure a Drake-assisted bachelor party would be one for the record books.
Drake wedding toast, anyone?
I don't know how friendly Drake is with Hart, but I would love a Drake wedding toast. It would be even better if he did it while impersonating Kevin Hart. If it's anything like Drake's Manny Pacquiao impersonation, it's bound to be a hit with the crowd.
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Kestrel 'Crystal'
Kestrel 'Crystal'B09 CRYSTAL
The Kestrel "Crystal" features a beautiful frame in 24K gold Koftgari (the ancient Indian technique of inlaying gold and/or sterling silver in tool-steel), inlaid with Mother of Pearl . The blade is hand-forged 'Typhoon' damascus by Rob Thomas; the one-hand button lock and the thumb stud are set with diamond.
The Kestrel is a compact but versatile folder that works and presents beautifully in any situation; the design, which offers a deep finger groove at the intersection between the handle and blade, makes this knife remarkably comfortable in the hand while being very small and easy to carry.
The 'Crystal' features some of the exotic materials and hand-forged metals that are the hallmark of William Henry's collections.
Features & Specs
- One-hand button lock system
- Leather carrying case
- Shipped in an elegant wood presentation box
- Dimensions:
Blade 2.13" (54.1mm)
Handle 2.88" (73.1mm)
Overall open 5.00" (127mm)
Koftgari is the name for fine gold (and/or silver) patterns inlayed into parkerized steel. This ancient Indian technique, done entirely by hand, involves creating a very fine cross-hatch grid in the steel and then burnishing 24K gold (and/or silver) into a pattern that is bound by the cross-hatch. Parkerizing involves soaking the steel in a boiling solution of salts to oxidize the steel a deep brown/blue. Beautiful and timeless, koftgari is nearly a lost art.
William Henry's koftgari comes from 2 small villages in India, home of the very few Indian artisans that still master this technique.
Mother of Pearl
Mother of Pearl is the common name for iridescent nacre, a blend of minerals that are secreted by oysters and other mollusks and deposited inside their shells. William Henry uses premium mother of pearl material sourced directly from suppliers in Australia, selected for maximum color and figure.
The name diamond is derived from the ancient Greek αδάμας (adámas), "proper", "unalterable", "unbreakable". Diamonds have a long history as beautiful objects of desire. In the first century AD, the Roman naturalist Pliny stated: "Diamond is the most valuable, not only of precious stones, but of all things in this world."
The world's love of diamonds had its start in India, where diamonds were gathered from the country's rivers and streams. Some historians estimate that India was trading in diamonds as early as the fourth century BC.
The popularity of diamonds has risen since the 19th century because of increased supply, improved cutting and polishing techniques. Aside from our jewelry collection, William Henry also inlays diamonds in pocketknives, pens, and money clips.


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Who inspires you? | Remembering Great Canadian Naturalists
This blog was written by Nature Canada guest blogger Sherry Nigro.
Most Canadians regard Nature as part of our collective identity – but where does our connection to Nature begin?
Much of the credit lies with great Canadian naturalists past and present. Their ability to celebrate, educate and advocate, for the geography, flora and fauna of Canada, has inspired generations of naturalists. They are explorers, scientists, teachers, environmentalists, policy makers, health care providers, spiritual leaders and artists. They are farmers, fishermen and hunters. They are parents, grandparents, friends and social clubs. Here are a few of the Canadian naturalists who have inspired me.
Indigenous peoples
The wisdom of Canada's First Nations and Inuit has always been captivating to me- how they lived in harmony with the natural world based on their deep knowledge of plants and animals, the cycles of Nature and their respectful spirituality. Imagine the hardships of the prairie blizzard, the mosquito infested boreal forests, the heaving relentless oceans. Survival depended on their ability to create shelter and clothing, obtain food, and utilize the offerings of the natural world. And it depended on their ability to see beauty, find joy, and develop a sacred connection to Mother Earth. How fortunate we have been to have these wise stewards and environmental champions as part of our Canadian heritage.
David Suzuki
He is a passionate environmentalist who came into my living room to explain the mysteries of Nature. Named one of the greatest Canadians of all times in 2004, David Suzuki has inspired hundreds of thousands of Canadians to care about the natural world.
David Thompson
Perhaps most famous for his cartography skills in mapping the interior of the continent in the late 1700s, David Thompson's keen observational skills introduced the Canadian wilderness to Europeans. He was prolific with interest in astronomy (indigenous peoples knew him as Man Who Looks at Stars or Stargazer), plants, animals, birds and natural phenomenon.
Many of the early explorers were naturalists; Henry Kelsey, Alexander Mackenzie, Samuel Hearne, Anthony Henday left journals that document their travels detailing geographical, biological and sociological aspects of the great Canadian wilderness[1].
Robert Bateman
What David Suzuki did with television, Robert Bateman did with a paint brush. His detailed renderings of animals in their element have raised awareness of the strength, grace, ferocity and fragility found in Nature.
Reginald Whittemore & Mabel Frances
Reginald Whittemore founded what would eventually become Nature Canada in 1939 when he launched the magazine Canadian Nature. The magazine was published in honour of Reginald's late wife, Mabel Frances — an educator and nature lover whose main goal in life was to share her passion for nature with others.
Other great Canadian naturalists include Catherine Parr Trail (1802-1899) who was one of the first to document wildflowers and native plants. Leon Abel Provancher (1820-1892) was a Catholic priest and naturalist who is known as the father of Natural History in Canada. Ian McTaggart Cowan (1910-2010) is the father of Canadian Ecology. Jack Miner (1865-1944) used the practice of banding to better understand migratory birds. He established bird sanctuaries that still exist today. Louise de Kiriline Lawrence (1894-1992) became a renowned ornithologist.
Of course I would be remiss if I didn't acknowledge the influence of my parents. Both were born of Saskatchewan homesteader stock and have a deep respect and love for Nature. They always made time to share their discoveries- the first crocus of the spring, moose tracks in the yard, an osprey nest, a spectacular sunset. There is research that shows that parents are instrumental in helping children connect to nature[2]. Research aside, my relationship with Nature is very much related to my parents' values and beliefs.
At a time when we worry that Canadians are losing touch with Nature, it is important to remember the great accomplishments of our naturalists, and how they engage, educate and inspire us, whether they are career environmentalists, weekend hobbyists or great bed time storytellers.
Tell me, who inspires you?
[1]Waiser, Bill. 2016. A World We Have Lost: Saskatchewan before 1905. Fifth House Limited. Markham, Ontario.
[2] The David Suzuki Foundation. 2012. Youth Engagement with Nature and the Outdoors: a summary of survey findings.


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Child Development - School Age Instructional Assistant
Program Description
The Instructional Assistant curriculum provides students with the necessary skills to seek employment working with school age children. Opportunities are available for work in a variety of settings including: parks and recreational facilities, before and after school programs, tutoring centers, public and private schools, and community agencies providing services for school age children and their families. The program focuses on child psychology, discipline techniques, curriculum planning, developmentally appropriate practices, safety, anti-bias environment, along with practical experience. CPR, First-aid training, TB and fingerprint clearances are required.
An Occupational Skills Certificate is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Program Outcomes
- Demonstrate through original written and/or oral presentations the ability to identify the theories and practices of the social, emotional, cognitive and physical developmental areas of the school age child.
- Demonstrate an awareness of and evaluate the important factors in planning an educational program , addressing diversity, ethical issues and developmentally appropriate practices in working with the school age child.
- Compare and contrast the skills necessary to support program practices for the school age child.
This program is designed to be completed in months.
This program will cost if completed within normal time. There may be additional costs for living expenses. These costs were accurate at the time of posting, but may have changed.
Of the students who completed this program within normal time, the typical graduate leaves with of debt.
License requirements:
For more information about graduation rates, loan repayment rates, and post-enrollment earnings about this institution and other postsecondary institutions please click here: www.collegescorecard.ed.gov.
This program has not passed standards established by the U.S. Department of Education. The Department based these standards on the amounts students borrow for enrollment in this program and their reported earnings. If in the future the program does not pass the standards, students who are then enrolled may not be able to use federal student grants or loans to pay for the program, and may have to find other ways, such as private loans, to pay for the program.
Requirements for the Occupational Skills Certificate
Required Units: 16
Required Courses
Semester I
- EDUC 131 - Introduction to the School-Age Child (3)
- EDUC 132 - Curriculum for School-Age Children (3)
Semester II
- CHDV 015 - Child, Family and Community
- CHDV 020 - Introduction to Curriculum Planning (3)
Semester III
- CHDV 013A - Practicum in Child Development-A (2)
CHDV 013AF - Field Practice in Child Development-A (2)
Recommended electives
- CHDV 016 - Health, Safety and Nutrition (3)
- CHDV 017 - Teaching Children in a Diverse Society (3)
- CHDV 024A - Special Topics in Child Development-Health and Safety (2)
- CHDV 024B - Special Topics in Child Development-Curriculum (2)
- CHDV 024C - Special Topics in Child Development-The Young Child (2)
- CHDV 024D - Special Topics in Child Development-Working with Parents (2)
- CHDV 024E - Special Topics in Child Development-Multicultural Issues (2)
- CHDV 024F - Special Topics in Child Development-Discipline (2)
- CHDV 024G - Special Topics in Child Development-Environment (2)
- CHDV 024H - Special Topics in Child Development-Administration (2)
- CHDV 118 - Language and Literacy in Early Childhood (3)
- EDUC 030 - Teaching as a Profession (3)
- ENGL 059 - Children's Literature (3)
- MUSC 030 - Music for Early Childhood Education (3)
- MUSC 130 - Music Education for Young Children (3)
- KINT 027C - Early Childhood Physical Education (2)
- ART 006 - Art Media for Early Childhood Education (3)
*This class meets the CPR and First-Aid requirements.
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Did you know that the FIFA videogame franchise has been around for nearly 20 years? From a time when displaying the game in an isometric viewpoint was revolutionary, through to today where you can use the GamePad to look through the eyes of the kicker for free kicks, EA Sports have tried to keep pushing boundaries with the franchise every step of the way.
You'd be forgiven if you hadn't followed the franchise year to year; over the past few years incremental adjustments to gameplay and graphics have meant that there's never really a reason to pick the new one up if you got the previous edition.
For many people, FIFA 13 for Wii U could be the first FIFA title they've played in years, and with that comes a the daunting challenge of re-familiarising oneself with a game that is as masterful as you want it to be.
For newcomers, or old returning fans, the first thing you'll want to do is figure out what button does what, and in so doing realise what a mistake that decision was. While the game can be played in two-button mode (A to shoot for goal and B to pass), the fun comes in growing, mastering your first step, and adding layers on top of your gameplay – and FIFA 13 is chock full of layers. You only need a glimpse at the "button help" screen to realise that you won't be mastering — or even remembering — a quarter of the controls on offer.
Your basic controls involve utilising every single button on the controller as well as combinations of these buttons, and each input is used in differing ways – depending on whether or not you'll be attacking, defending, goalkeeping, or going for a special kick. Tack on finesse moves, different dribble styles, direct control over the ball with the right analog stick, modifying shots/passes with the L trigger, adding style with the ZL trigger, or adjusting plays or strategies with the d-pad, and you'll surely feel overwhelmed before you even get to your first match.
The idea for anyone coming into this franchise fresh or after a few years break is to take it easy. Chuck it onto beginner and get the hang of the controls you know you'll need: sprint, pass, change player, shoot, and tackle. Enjoy the struggle of winning your first match and work your way up to giving average teams an 8 – 2 thrashing. Test yourself against a harder team and soon you'll be feeling the rush of kicking the winning goal seconds before the final whistle.
Once you feel confident you understand the basics, chuck it up to the next difficulty and start again. Your desire to add new controls to the mix will arrive in time and you'll be calling for players to run, adding style to your dribble, and controlling your celebrations within hours.
As for the game itself, like every FIFA game in the last five or so years, FIFA 13 hosts a slew of game modes, both online and off. Jump into an exhibition match to test your skills, jump online and into a season to try and outplay others around the world, create a friendly match against people on your friends list, or hit the career mode to take either a team, or a solo player, from nothing to all star.
A new feature this year is that if you don't want to focus on a specific player (or even want to play the matches) you can be the manager and watch your team / change strategies and formations or make substitutions on the fly. Let's not forget the ability to give pep-talks mid game to try and get the most of your side.
On-the-fly team management is a nice addition to the game, and one that carries over into what is called co-op mode. One person plays as the team using a Pro controller or Wii Remote / nunchuck system, while the player with the GamePad looks after team decisions and strategies.
The game usually runs at a silky-smooth 60 frames per second – until effects get brought into the mix. During cinematic moments, depth of field is added, bringing the framerate to a stutter. While it looks nice, the payoff is unacceptable. Otherwise, the game looks as good as you'd expect from a current generation game but with the added benefit of being able to play off-screen using just the GamePad.
Speaking of the GamePad, the numerous additional ways to control the game using the touchscreen are just not justifiable. Sure, you can select the character you want to pass to with a quick tap, but hitting the B button is faster and doesn't require you to take your hand away from the controller. There's also the ability to shake the GamePad as you close in on goal so you can select where in the net you'd like to kick the ball, but with the usual hectic energy from inside the box you'd be hard-pressed to find the time to shake, then look at the GamePad and tap where you want to kick – all while a giant net is layered over the top of the gameplay.
Wii U exclusive controls aside, FIFA 13 is proof that the series can and will work great on the new console – it just needs a bigger community right now. The most players I saw online was 28. It told me none of them were in games, none of them were searching for games, and none were waiting for people to join. Not quite sure what that means for the title long-term but I didn't manage to test how well the game played online because of that. Hopefully as Wii U sales increase (if they increase) we'll see FIFA 14 get the community the title deserves.


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The Best Surface Laptop 2 Cases and Sleeves for 2020
What are the best cases and sleeves for Surface Laptop 2? Check out our best-picked Surface Laptop 2 cases and sleeves that can protect your device from scratches, bumps, and drops.
Microsoft Surface Laptop 2 is a premium laptop surrounded by unique Alcantara fabric that you will want to protect. This new version comes with the latest quad-core Intel processors which are significantly faster than the previous models.
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Note In case you want to check whether the sleeves or cases you want to buy will fit your Surface Laptop 2 or not, the Microsoft Surface Laptop 2 has a dimension of:
- Front: 308.02 x 223.20 x 9.93 mm (12.13 x 8.79 x 0.39 inches)
- Back: 308.02 x 223.20 x 14.47 mm (12.13 x 8.79 x 0.57 inches)
All sleeves and cases we selected here are all fit very well with your Surface Laptop 2.
Best Surface Laptop 2 Cases
1 UAG Microsoft Surface Laptop Feather-Light Rugged case
- Product Features
- Built-in a Surface Pen storage.
- Impact-resistant soft core and tactile grip.
- Compatible with Surface Laptop / Laptop 2.
- Protection Features
- Armor shell and impact resistant bumpers
- Meets military drop-test standards (MIL-STD 810G 516.6).
- Material & Colors
- Color: Transparency with Black
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The perfect rugged case for Surface Laptop 2.
The UAG Feather-Light Composite Surface Laptop 2 Case features extreme protection for your Surface Laptop 2 from drops and shock. Moreover, it also has a built-in Surface Pen storage which helps to secure your Surface Pen when you need to work with it.
This case has a dual lock for securing your Surface Laptop 2 when you close the screen. Besides that, with its precisely cut out, it does not block any ports and buttons.
2 Incipio feather thin case for Surface Laptop
- Product Features
- Precise cutout for ports and vents.
- Sleek and transparent design lets the Microsoft logo show through.
- Compatible with Surface Laptop / Laptop 2.
- Two separate pieces for the screen and the base.
- Added rubber feet for no-slip grip for better typing experience.
- Protection Features
- Lightweight protection.
- Greatly reduce the device's scratches.
- Material & Colors
- Made of high-density Plextonium polycarbonate material.
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3 iPearl mCover Hard Shell Case for Surface Laptop
- Product Features
- Precise cutout for ports and vents.
- Sleek and transparent design lets the Microsoft logo show through.
- Compatible with Surface Laptop / Laptop 2.
- Two separate pieces for the screen and the base.
- Included a hinge for adjusting the laptop angle for better typing experience.
- Protection Features
- Lightweight protection.
- Shatter-proof.
- Material & Colors
- Made of high-quality translucent polycarbonate material.
- Colors: many color options available.
More Compatible Cases for Surface Laptop 2
Best Surface Laptop 2 Sleeves
1 Lacdo Waterproof Fabric Laptop Sleeve Case
- Product Features
- 1 x main compartment with a single zipper.
- 1 x large rear pocket, 1 x large front pocket with zipper, and 1 x small front pocket.
- Internal dimensions (13.3 in): 13.5 x 9.6 x 1.1 inches.
- Fit Surface Laptop/Laptop 2/Book/Book 2.
- Protection Features
- Water Repellent.
- Shatter-proof soft lining.
- All-around protection.
- Material & Colors
- Made of waterproof Canvas fabric.
- Colors: BlackBlueGrayHot PinkDark BlackLight Gray
Slim sleeve with multiple pockets
This sleeve is a great quality padded protector for your Surface Laptop. The exterior is made up of a durable, water-resistant material. While the interior made from the fluffy fleece fabric lining for shockproof and overall protection.
There are two pockets on each side of the sleeve that's handy for storing pen, phones, tablets, chargers, or other accessories. It also has another small pocket for easy quick access to your phone and pen.
2 ProCase Surface Laptop Protective Sleeve
- Product Features
- Fit Surface Laptop and Surface Book with charging port cutout for an easy charge.
- Magnets secure the closure.
- 1 x large back pocket, 1 x Surface Pen Holder, 1 x business cardholder.
- Protection Features
- Soft lining interior prevents scratches.
- All-around protection.
- Material & Colors
- Made of premium leather exterior and soft microfiber interior.
- Colors: BlackBrownRed
Professional looking sleeve
The ProCase Laptop Case Sleeve offers a professional look and feels for a premium price. The exterior made up of premium leather along with a soft microfiber interior. This sleeve uses a magnetic closure to keep your laptop safe and easy for quick access. There is a large back pocket for keeping your documents, phones, tablets, or other slim devices and accessories. Inside the main compartment, there is also built-in a Surface Pen holder inside.
3 Tomtoc 360° Protective Laptop Sleeve Briefcase
- Product Features
- Fit Surface Laptop/Laptop 2/Surface Book.
- Ultra-thick, yet lightweight for the best protection.
- Has a handle strap easy for carrying.
- Dual front pockets for keeping all your laptop accessories.
- 1 x large back pocket, 1 x Surface Pen Holder, 1 x business cardholder.
- Protection Features
- CornerArmor patent – can protect your device from drops and bumps like the car airbag.
- Soft lining interior and no-snag 180° zipping – prevents scratches.
- Spill-resistant.
- Material & Colors
- Colors: BlackPinkRedSilver Gray
- Colors:
Briefcase on a sleeve profile
Most sleeves offer a slim design for easy slide-in other bag or backpack however sometimes you might want to take everything you need on a single sleeve. In such a situation, you will need a thicker padded sleeve with larger pockets and handle strap for easy carrying those things.
This new release sleeve from Tomtoc features two large front pockets for easily store your accessories such as charger, mouse, cables, pen, etc. This sleeve also introduces new self-locking zippers that can prevent your sleeve from accidentally open.
More Compatible Sleeve Cases for Surface Laptop 2
The more protections you add to your Surface Laptop 2, the more confidence you will feel when you're working, carrying, and traveling. All our recommended cases and sleeves here are all perfectly design to fit nicely with the device and will not take away the premium look of the device. We are sure you will happy with your pick from our list.