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    May 17, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun
  1. School reform doesn't work

    In their commentary ("Six steps for post-Alonso school reform," May 14), Thomas Wilcox, Diane Bell-McKoy and Laura Gamble use many lofty and idealistic sounding words to promote their vision. However, it bears noting that education "reformers" are well-versed in using terms that have an appeal, yet bear little substance. It's part of the script to sell the public on a model for education that actually requires a deeper analysis and understanding. Words like "choice" and "accountability" have done for the corporate-model of education reform what buzz words like "whole grain" and "real fruit juice" have done for the food processing industry. Thus, commentaries such as this warrant a translation. My translation as follows is not grounded in empty rhetoric or phrases, but instead relies on facts and examples from other urban areas, to predict what such school, reform may indeed come to look like in Baltimore. The question will then remain: are we willing to buy this model? Or should we read the label more carefully?
    In their commentary ("Six steps for post-Alonso school reform," May 14), Thomas Wilcox, Diane Bell-McKoy and Laura Gamble use many lofty and idealistic sounding words to promote their vision. However, it bears noting that education "reformers" are well-...

    Tags: Catonsville, Human Interest, Annie E. Casey Foundation, Public Schools, Economy, Business and Finance

  2. May 17, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun
  3. 'Great Give' raises $600K for Anne Arundel charities

    A 24-hour charity marathon raised more than $600,000 for Anne Arundel County nonprofit groups this week.
    A 24-hour charity marathon raised more than $600,000 for Anne Arundel County nonprofit groups this week. The "Great Give," organized by the Community Foundation for Anne Arundel County, encouraged donors to give to their favorite charities through a...

    Tags: Social Services, Annapolis, Social Issues

  4. May 17, 2013 |Story| New Rushmore Radio
  5. Annual Doug Miller run/walk to be held Saturday

    <span style="font-size: medium;">STURGIS, S.D. - The Doug Miller Foundation will hold its annual 5K run/walk Saturday in Sturgis.</span>
    STURGIS, S.D. - The Doug Miller Foundation will hold its annual 5K run/walk Saturday in Sturgis. The Foundation will donate the proceeds from this year’s DAM 5K Charity Run/Walk to Sturgis’ newest youth athletic organization. This year&...

    Tags: Soccer, Basketball, Sports, Football, Social Issues

  6. May 17, 2013 |Story| McClatchy-Tribune
  7. Dozer Day a family affair

    The Columbian, Vancouver, Wash.
    Renee Nutter relies on some expert help as she plans the kids construction playground that is Dozer Day. Each year, her two children -- Jerry, 16, and Sammi, 13 -- help her create new attractions at the two-day event, she said. "They come to me all...

    Tags: Waste Connections Incorporated, Tourism and Leisure, Services and Shopping, Gardens and Parks, Toys

  8. May 16, 2013 |Story| South Florida Sun-Sentinel
  9. Jason Taylor named to NFL Foundation's Board of Directors

    I've long speculated that Jason Taylor will soon hold an important position in the Miami Dolphins organization.
    Sun Sentinel
    I've long speculated that Jason Taylor will soon hold an important position in the Miami Dolphins organization. That time hasn't come yet, but Taylor did taken a step in that direction this week when the NFL Foundation chose him to serve on the...

    Tags: Jason Taylor, Arizona Cardinals, Minnesota Vikings, National Football League, Pittsburgh Steelers

  10. May 16, 2013 |Story| Tribune Media Services
  11. Philanthropy: The New Hollywood Brand

    Variety
    The charity banquet season hits its peak at this time of year, and the crowded ballrooms remind us that there are people in town who worry less about making money than giving it away. They have reason to worry; philanthropy has become a perilous and...

    Tags: Kobe Bryant, Politics, Washington, DC, Radio, Arts and Culture

  12. May 17, 2013 |Story| McClatchy-Tribune
  13. Dammam in limelight for architectural heritage

    Arab News, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
    Fahad Al-Jubeir, mayor of the Eastern Province, received a Silver shield from Qatari Premier Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim Al-Thani for coming second place in the Architectural Heritage category in the 11th session of the Arab Towns Organization (ATO) Award...

    Tags: Ceremonies, Jeddah (Saudi Arabia), Arts and Culture, Culture, Saudi Arabia

  14. May 16, 2013 |Story| South Florida Sun-Sentinel
  15. South Florida outdoors notebook

    Pompano Rodeo: Fishing hours are 7 a.m.-4 p.m. May 17 on the first day of the Pompano Beach Fishing Rodeo. Weigh-in is 2-6 p.m. at the Alsdorf Boat Ramp Park on 14th Street in Pompano Beach. Fishing May 18 is 7 a.m.-noon followed by the weigh-in from...

    Tags: Sunrise (Broward, Florida), Islamorada, Wildlife, Miami Beach, Pompano Beach

  16. May 16, 2013 |Story| South Florida Sun-Sentinel
  17. Shark Whisperer has ocean conservation fundraiser

    Sun Sentinel
    The organization Shark Whisperer has a charity fundraising event Saturday, May 18 for Justin Riney of Mother Ocean, who is paddleboarding around Florida to highlight the need to conserve ocean resources. That morning there is a cleanup at Pioneer Park...

    Tags: Deerfield Beach, Coral Springs

  18. May 14, 2013 |Story| McClatchy-Tribune
  19. Charities are big winners at the Roman Open

    The Daily Citizen, Dalton, Ga.
    What started out as a way to raise money for a new roof on Dalton's St. Joseph's Catholic Church has become a shelter under which 30 charities and the people who benefit from them find protection and refuge. The Roman Open was played Monday at Dalton...

    Tags: Social Services, Religion and Belief, Christianity, Roman Catholicism, Awards and Prizes

  20. May 16, 2013 |Story| McClatchy-Tribune
  21. Richmond Times-Dispatch, Va., Bill Lohmann column

    Richmond Times-Dispatch
    When Courtnay Midkiff called the other morning, he was at the intersection of Mary Kay Boulevard and River Street in Benton, Ark., of all places, taking a break after being temporarily stymied by a sign that read "Dead End." The emphasis should be...

    Tags: University of Richmond, Heart Attack, Human Interest, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Symptoms

  22. May 16, 2013 |Story| Hartford Courant
  23. Charity Rating Suggests Darien-Based Veterans Fund Among Worst In America

    The Hartford Courant
    Is the Darien-based National Veterans Services Fund one of the worst charities in America? A new rating by the the well-respected group Charity Navigator suggests that by some measures, it could be a contender for that dubious distinction. We’ve...

    Tags: Social Services, Social Issues

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