With the 91st Academy Awards just 10 days away, WalletHub today released its 2019 Oscars Facts report, which includes an infographic filled with fun facts about the event as well as a Q&A with a panel of entertainment experts.
Here are some highlights from the report:
HOT DATES indeed, With this issue, we're rounding up some of the best art & culture events in Ogden this week and next, but the MOST IMPORTANT is... READ MORE
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The Monarch is now hosting The Banyan Collective’s Podcast & Live Music Series, Van Sessions, every month during Ogden’s First Friday Art Stroll. Art Stroll. In this Episode from Sept 2018, Ogden-based Americana prodigy, Sammy Brue, along with Folk-rooted singer-songwriter, KJ Ward, joined us… MORE
Thanks to everyone who participated in our cupcake giveaway contest! Congratulations to Colette Mortensen for winning a delicious box of Valentines Day cupcakes from Ogden’s own Cupcake Shoppe and Bakery!
Ogden First is a non-profit (501c3) corporation established to create and deliver arts programming, in all forms, in the context of adaptive reuse of historic or iconic spaces, organizing venues where artists can create, learn, perform and exhibit, amplified by our city’s architectural legacy.
PLATFORMS
Formerly a vacant lot, now a vibrant, community-oriented performance and exhibition venue
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PANES
Converting vacant storefronts into temporary galleries, revitalizing pedestrian thoroughfares into vibrant cultural hubs ... MORE
WALLS
Uniting artists and neighborhoods through a collaborative process of creating art that transforms public spaces and lives. ... MORE
XIBIT
Coming June 2019, a 4000+ square foot “flexhibition” space for contemporary visual and performing art... MORE
ART/CREATIVE CALENDAR
Feb 14: OSBA - My Fair Lady
in Concert
Feb 15-17: Peery’s Egyptian -
Banff Centre Mountain Film Fest
Feb 17: O1|WALLS: FINAL Day for Mural Proposals
Feb 19: The Queen's Six
Feb 21: Arts + Action: Unleash Your Creative Process
Feb 28: OSBA: BYU Living Legends
Mar 1: First Friday Art Stroll
Secretary Perdue Statement on the American Broadband Initiative Milestones Report
(February 13, 2019, Washington, D.C.) U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued the following statement regarding the American Broadband Initiative Milestones Report which was published today:
“Last year, I presented the findings of the Interagency Task Force on Agriculture and Rural Prosperity to President Trump at the American Farm Bureau Federation Convention. The report showed how broadband e-connectivity is essential for achieving rural prosperity in the 21st Century, and it has guided work across the U.S. government this past year. The American Broadband Initiative Milestones Report reflects that work on behalf of taxpayers and displays the federal government’s commitment as a strong business partner to the private sector in deploying broadband infrastructure. The American Broadband Initiative also reaffirms this Administration’s commitment to reducing regulatory barriers and improving the quality of life for those living in rural America.
“Reliable broadband is critical for nearly every aspect of life, from education to health care to agriculture and beyond. By working across the federal government and by harnessing public-private partnerships as USDA has done for decades, we are doing all we can to bring reliable, affordable broadband to homes, farms, ranches, schools, and healthcare sites throughout rural America.”
Background:
On April 25, 2017, President Trump signed an Executive Order establishing the Task Force on Agriculture and Rural Prosperity “to ensure the informed exercise of regulatory authority that impacts agriculture and rural communities.” As Secretary of Agriculture, Perdue served as the task force’s chairman and identified over 100 recommendations to help improve life in rural America. The recommendations centered around these five areas: E-Connectivity, Quality of Life, Rural Workforce, Technology, and Economic Development.
The American Broadband Initiative Milestones Report is a product of the Task Force on Agriculture and Rural Prosperity and outlines a vision for how the Federal Government can increase broadband access and actions that Agencies are taking to increase private-sector investment in broadband. Previous attempts to expand broadband connectivity have made progress and provided valuable lessons that guide this initiative. The report’s recommendations are grouped into three categories: streamlining federal permitting processes to speed broadband deployment, leveraging federal assets to lower the cost of broadband buildouts, and maximizing the impact of federal funding.
The world is in a constant state of evolution and change, and this is having a big impact on learning and professional development for teachers. According to Professor Larry V. Hedges, Yidan Prize for Education Research Laureate 2018, teacher training must evolve as well. In a new interview with C.M. Rubin, founder of CMRubinWorld, Hedges explains that in the past, teaching practice was determined “by initial training in universities and teacher training colleges, apprenticeship, and experience,” but moving forward, teaching professionals will need to function like the medical professionals do today. He notes “doctors have wide autonomy, but their practice is informed by a constantly advancing medical science.” He says that teachers must learn to function as professionals “who believe that research can improve practice and that sometimes large scale research is the only way to know what works.” Education research has become a critical part of ensuring nations have an educated workforce to meet economic progress. Hedges believes better research will dramatically improve education outcomes over the next half century similar to the advances made in healthcare in the 20th century. He predicts that in 50 years, we will live in a world where “every student will perform as well as the very best students do today.”
Read the full article here
Professor Larry V. Hedges is the Yidan Prize for Education Research Laureate 2018. He is the Chairman of the Department of Statistics, Northwestern University. Hedges is one of the most influential applied statisticians in the world. His work in educational policy allows policymakers, educators and the general public to see the evidence for “what works” in the field of education.
CMRubinWorld’s award-winning series, The Global Search for Education, brings together distinguished thought leaders in education and innovation from around the world to explore the key learning issues faced by most nations. The series has become a highly visible platform for global discourse on 21st century learning, offering a diverse range of innovative ideas which are presented by the series founder, C. M. Rubin, together with the world’s leading thinkers.
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ExcelinEd Releases Final Installment in Career and Technical Education Playbook Series
ExcelinEd released Aligning State Career and Technical Education Programs with Industry Needs and Priorities, the fifth and final installment in a series of resources to help states better align education programs with employer demand. This practical guide can help state policymakers with the final set of steps for strengthening state CTE programs: developing CTE programs of study that align to postsecondary and in-demand career opportunities.
“Career and technical education is emerging as a priority across the nation,” said Patricia Levesque, CEO of ExcelinEd. “Parents, businesses and state leaders understand the importance of creating high-quality education options today to prepare students for rewarding careers tomorrow.
“States that act now to strengthen their CTE programs will set up their local economies, employers and students for long-term success. And ExcelinEd’s CTE playbook series can help states do just that.”
With a focus on postsecondary credentialing and pathways into middle- and higher-wage careers, these playbooks offer states a practical guide to transform the value of CTE programs and expand opportunities for students.
For more information on career and technical education, read the previous installments of the CTE playbook and visit ExcelinEd’s policy library.
The Foundation for Excellence in Education (ExcelinEd) is a national leader in education reform. ExcelinEd is a hands-on, how-to policy and advocacy organization that designs and promotes model legislation and supports states with technical expertise, policy development and implementation strategies and public outreach.
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Today, we’re releasing ExcelinEd’s fifth and final career and technical education (CTE) playbook, Aligning State Career and Technical Education Programs with Industry Needs and Priorities. In this post, ExcelinEd CEO Patricia Levesque shares highlights from each of the five playbooks. Enjoy!
Why Is Career and Technical Education Important for Today’s Students?
Career and technical education is emerging as a priority across the nation. Parents, businesses and state leaders understand the importance of creating high-quality education options today to prepare students for rewarding careers tomorrow.
States that act now to strengthen their CTE programs will set up their local economies, employers and students for long-term success. And ExcelinEd’s CTE playbook series can help states do just that.
Today, we’re releasing the final installment in this five-part playbook series. With a focus on postsecondary credentialing and pathways into middle- and higher-wage careers, these playbooks offer states a practical guide to transform the value of CTE programs and expand opportunities for students.
I hope you will explore these CTE playbooks, learn what constitutes a successful CTE program and see what other states are doing to prepare their students for the workplace of tomorrow. Please let us know if you have questions or if ExcelinEd can assist your state in developing or strengthening CTE programs for students.
