A Special Message For Pennsylvania Republicans!

Memo from Gayle Michael:

One of my fondest memories is that of teaching English Literature. There is much to learn and absorb from our literary forefathers. Clearly, the world has little changed when it comes to the human condition. What was then, is now: greed, compassion; miserly, philanthropic; humble, harsh; contemptible, respectable; debased, honorable; vulgar, refined; treacherous, faithful; and on and on it revolves. Yesterday is today. Anatole France once noted, “It is human nature to think wisely and act foolishly.” This needs to be addressed.

Our party is in the throes of upheaval. We are now at a crossroad. Choosing the right leader is so very important to our goals and mission to win elections. Politics is all about supporting and winning elections. Unfortunately, for the most part, our party has been failing, and unless there is a course correction, we will continue to complain but fail to perform. Things must change to move us forward. How?

I am reminded of Tennyson’s poignant and prophetic words, “Ring out the old, ring in the new.” In other words, do a clean sweep. And this is what we must do, to once again become the powerhouse we once were. Electing a leader who not only can inspire but also deliver is the necessary ingredient. In other words, elect a proven leader.

Lawrence Tabas is the clear choice to lead our state party. He is well known and respected throughout our state as well as the entire country. His dedication, legal expertise, profound insight, political experience, both in and out of the courtroom, exemplifies what leadership is all about. Lawrence delivers. No ifs, ands, or buts.

Politics is serious business, and we, who are elected representatives for our party, have an obligation to do what is in the best interest of our state and party. It is time for State Committee members to stand tall. There should be no outside interference, intimidation, or obstruction. We have been down that road before, and look where we are today.

Do the right thing for the right reason.

Lawrence Tabas is the right choice to lead PA to great heights and to recapture the reputation of a party standing shoulder to shoulder, fighting the good fight for all citizens of Pennsylvania.

It is for these reasons, I enthusiastically endorse Lawrence Tabas to be Pennsylvania’s next State Chairman. This is his time and thankfully, he is well up to the task!

Cordially,
Gayle Michael
Montgomery County Women’s Leadership

Chairman Emeritus

Looking For A Teaching Job? Look No Further!

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Office of Catholic Education (OCE) is hosting a career fair at Archbishop John Carroll High School to recruit certified full time teachers for the 2019-2020 academic year.

Business, English, Fine Arts, Health P/E, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Special Education, Theology, World Language and Elementary teacher candidates are invited to attend.

Wednesday, July 17, 2019
 Archbishop John Carroll High School
 211 Matson Ford Road
 Radnor, PA 19087

Administrators will be on-site to conduct interviews. All candidates should possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, a Pennsylvania Certification is desired, and child abuse clearances as well as criminal background checks are required.

Additionally, candidates are expected to bring a resume, transcripts, certifications, and clearances if they are not already on file with OCE.

For more information and to review Academic Criteria for Teaching Competencies, please visit www.AOPcatholicschools.org. To register for the fair, please click here.

Note: For more information about Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, please visit www.aopcatholicschools.org/.

A Glorious Moment To Relive Again And Again!

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— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 5, 2019

Camden Students Show Gains In Math, Other Areas

A new study from the Stanford University Center for Research on Education Outcomes (CREDO) shows significant improvements in math proficiency among Camden students, as well as other gains relative to the state average for certain demographics.
The findings reflect what many Camden students and parents already know – investments in its district-operated schools, and collaboration with renaissance and charter schools, have generated real, meaningful results and progress.
“The CREDO study affirms that our collaborative and focused efforts over the last five years have benefitted Camden students,” said Superintendent Katrina McCombs. “This rigorous independent study demonstrates that citywide, student performance has improved since 2014.  We applaud the educators, families, and community leaders for this progress and thank them for their commitment to our students.”  
Citywide, Camden students are learning much more each year than they were just a few years ago.  Specifically, students are receiving the equivalent of, approximately, an additional 85 days of learning in math and an approximate 30 days in reading relative to the state average, compared to the 2014-2015 school year.
Annual student growth has improved in both reading and math in district schools, while charter and renaissance schools register growth at or above the statewide average. 
“The work of turning around a school district is slow and challenging.  While no one study can tell the whole story of what’s happening in our schools, CREDO gives empirical evidence that the city is moving in the right direction,” said Min. Wasim Muhammad, Camden City School District Advisory Board member.” The fact that we see bright spots in all three sectors of Camden’s education landscape - district, charter, and renaissance - shows that the district’s leadership is ensuring that a rising tide is lifting all boats.”
Other key takeaways from the study show that Camden students in poverty are experiencing learning growth in math and reading at rates equal to their peers statewide, as are Camden special education students.
Camden’s renaissance schools, in particular, are helping students excel beyond what was previously believed possible. The study shows that students’ at all three renaissance networks outperform their peers statewide in terms of annual student growth in both math and reading. Renaissance school students received the equivalent of an additional 45 days of learning in reading and an additional 65 days of learning in math compared to their peers statewide. Renaissance schools also exceeded statewide growth for all subgroups studied, including Black students, Hispanic students, students in poverty, Special Education students, English language learners, male students, and female students.
“The District’s commitment to equitably serving all students is yielding real results,” said Camden Mayor Francisco “Frank” Moran. “They are proving that you can provide more high quality choices for families and improve outcomes for students who have traditionally been most underserved.”

A full summary of the CREDO study’s findings can be found here. For more information regarding the Camden City School District, its students, and the collaborative education efforts taking place in the city, please visit http://www.camden.k12.nj.us/.

Could Be The One Movie Worth Seeing . . .

Well, Don't Say He Didn't Warn You . . . .

The media is generating conspiracy theories about @realDonaldTrump and Jeffrey Epstein.

In 2016, Potus warned you that Bill Clinton would have some problems because of his trips to Jeffrey Epstein’s Island. pic.twitter.com/RTJi9cit0c

— Derek Utley (@realDerekUtley) July 7, 2019

A Brand Just For Misfits And Malcontents . . .

I can't say that this is a confession because there's nothing to confess.
And in fact, what I'm about to tell you is something I should probably be boasting about.
So let me just go ahead and say it: I've never been a fan of Nike. Never.
I never really liked their products; never liked their image and was never terribly fond of or impressed with their spokespersons or merchandising campaigns. Have I owned products with the Nike logo on them? Well, over a period of many decades, maybe one of two. But that was a coincidence more than anything else or it was because I could not, at that time, find a similar product without that damned swoosh on it.
I still have one piece left -- a Nike swoosh baseball cap. But I didn't buy it. It was my son's and he left it with us when he moved away. I think it's in the trunk of my car.
Anyway, as Nike rose to prominence over the years I found their advertising campaigns to be preachy, suffocating and way, way, too in your face. Their "Just do it" campaign struck me as stupid and senseless. And their corporate culture seemed relentlessly menacing.
I was much more comfortable with Reebok products. Reebok pitched a softer sell. You didn't have to be an obnoxious overachiever or hopeless wannabe to embrace the Reebok brand. Plus, I really liked Reebok's stylish and super comfortable classic white tennis shoe and I bought that product again and again.
But, counting attire and accessories, my favorite brand across-the-board was (and mostly remains) Tommy Hilfiger. Tommy doesn't own the company anymore but the brand retains his youthful, cheerful, breezy American imprint.
Anyway, what I'm trying to say is I wasn't a bit surprised when Nike took on this aging, failed football player as its spokesperson. And now he seems like he's running the whole show.
What it means is that the Nike brand is the brand of misfits. It's the company for crybabies and terminal malcontents.
And if Nike finds that profitable, well -- so be it.
But they haven't gotten my money then and they sure as hell won't get it now!
Or, to boil it down to two words: Nike sucks!

Who's To Say It Won't Actually Happen?

If Only They'd Practice What The Preach!

Trump And The Media: Here's The Critical Difference!

h/t: Young Americans for Freedom TV.