i have one speaker on this, president kelly from united educators. >> good evening, ladies and gentlemen of the board and superintendent garcia and other titled folks in the room. i come before you to point out things that strike me as curious about resolutions that are in the early section of the k's, k-3, 4. i think you have them listed there. they all have to do with the hiring of someone called a child aide from edgewood who is to enhance the social and emotional development of young students, increase the likelihood that students experiencing mild to moderate adjustment difficulties will succeed in school and increase personal competencies related to life success and minimize the need for more intense, costly services as they grow older. that sounds remarkably like what our paraprofessionals serving one-on-one do. is this contracting out? are you essentially contracting out paraprofessional work to edgewood? i think if you look carefully at the four place where is this exact same work is being done, you'll see a variety of evaluations. the evaluations never cost anything. one of the

united educators and our state affiliate's have been working on a program since its inception. there is a lot of the motion and energy about what was said, but i only have a minute and 45 seconds, so one of the things that i really want to share with this commission, good evening and i forgot to say that. before things that the state affiliate's are asking every district to do is to make sure the curriculum is developmentally appropriate. that the ratio will be one to 10 with a maximum of 20 students per class. that the program the self- contained, a full-day program, and not a two-year kindergarten. it defeats the purpose. we have argued and we compromised with legislators on this issue. number seven of the transitional kindergarten set is very clear and says that the law is to provide a separate and unique experiences for transitional kindergarten children. i cannot say lauder what the implications of this combined kindergarten program will have on our kindergarten teachers. first, we're telling them to be developmentally appropriate and we have taken away the ability for the

>> i am a 25-year classroom teacher in san francisco and currently on the executive board of united educators of san francisco, and we represent the 6000 folks who keep the school running day in and day out with our wonderfully diverse student population, so i am here to speak about proposition h. there is a reason why did the commissioners, the board of supervisors, the city attorney, and now the san francisco democratic party, the green party, the labor council, virtually every democratic club in the city, parents republic of schools, all opposed proposition h. >> i cannot have you give an opinion on -- >> and i thought the previous man spoke. >> he was challenging the board on a statement made. >> speaking about a valid arguments, there is a great concern among educators in san francisco that if the school board has to revisit the student assignment policy, it would lead to the kind of chaos we saw a number of years ago. that is not evidence tonight. we do not want to go back to the riotous meetings we had. there was a woman here earlier tonight to said this was an amazingly civil school b

the united educators of san francisco teacher's union sponsored the forum. >>> a great white shark attack off the coast of oregon. the surfer escaped injury, but his board was not so lucky. >> traffic looks pretty good headed into the south bay. we'll talk about the morning commute and the bay weather. while the bay area had two earthquakes, south texas had some taking. a quake hit yesterday morn and a downtown building in san antonio was evacuated. >> the earth moved. and it was noticeable. >> it happened pretty fast, but we felt it. >> now, yesterday's 4-point magnitude quake was the strongest to hit texas in 45 years. >>> we want to show you incredible video from australia. a mother was shopping when a car came barreling through. take a look. that's the stroller. the car actually hit the stroller with the baby inside, but miraculously nobody was hurt. police are now trying to determine what led up to that crash. boy, that's incredible. 452 is the time. let's check with sal. >> happy friday. let's go outside and check what we have with the morning commute. westbound 80 as you come out t

. >> good evening, i'm linda plack, executive vice president of the united educators of san francisco and tonight i wish to speak about transitional kindergarten. i'm going to refer to it as t.k. you do not have an action item about transitional kindergarten so that's why i'm speaking over general matters but you do have a committee report. i know the curriculum committee has been considering this. we have been told that the district is considering two options to implement a transitional kindergarten program. option one contemplates placing a few transitional kindergarten students in blended classrooms with t.k., they will have an additional year of preparation in those blended classrooms. we feel that option one is not consistent with the spirit or the intent of the legislation establishing this program. the intent was to provide a unique and separate experience for this age group. this, of course, whether you do it one way or the other, will require professional development for kindergarten teachers whole now have to plan developmentally appropriate curriculum for these younger stud

members of the united educators of san francisco are being joined this evening by some members of the "occupy sf" protest group to oppose the former governor and what his group stands for. >> it's unfair that there's billionaires in there talking about teachers and education when there's innocent teachers out here who have lost their jobs, who are getting foreclosed on. there's just so many issues. it's really sad. >> what's happened, they're attacking teachers, nurses, firemen, police. these are the people -- this is the bedrock our community. >> reporter: now, some of the signs we have seen here this evening including sayings like do you trust jeb bush with our schools? rupert murdoch is expected to speak here tomorrow. some people are opposed to the fox chairman. san francisco police have one lane of traffic blocked off here on new montgomery. traffic is getting by slowly but everything is relatively peaceful outside the palace hotel. back to you. >> thank you. >>> gap is making some major changes. why it may get harder to find those iconic navy and white shopping bags. >>> there h

i am on the executive board of united educators of san francisco. i am not just here to tell you the 6000 educators in our public school system is strongly support this resolution in occupysf, and i am not just here to tell you that the occupied movement in san francisco as part of a long, long tradition in our city defending the people's right to assemble and express themselves. it was about 50 years ago when a bunch of ppl

it was hosted by the united educators of san francisco. parents in the crowd told our crew that they wanted to hear talk about what the mayor's office could do to improve schools. they drew upon their background in explaining how important schools are. >> other candidates discussed making the city more affordable to teachers, having businesses to support the schools and matching curriculum to the city's job climate. the election is on november 8 november 8th. >>> bay area hikers and cyclists have a new area to explore. the new trail opens tomorrow. it's just east near the sierra preserve. it brings the total to 337 miles. state park bonds and a parcel tax helped pay for that new section. >>> 6:48, let's go over to sal. he's going to be talking 237 in the south bay, 880 in the east bay. >>> have you been seeing my notes again. >> i may have seen some numbers there. >> we're all a team. we're going to start off in the south bay. it's a good indicator of what it's like to get into the valley. once 237 gets slow, you know all the other freeway

our first guest is the education secretary for the united states arne duncan. k you for being with us. [applause] one of the great challenges president barack obama's government the education government. together with us is the labor secretary hilda solis, who has great story, she came from humble background, an' es and one of most influential women in the world. >> thank you very much. >> thank you for being with us. [applause] ' ' hero. eduardo padron, he's ' itiative on states. he's graduated two million students, hopefully, after this program, even more. thank you for being with us, eduardo. >> thank you. [applause] >> this professor and i joke a lot, if you want to get in harvard, talk to him. dr. fernando reimers is professor of education in harvard graduate school and we'll see how our hispanic students can go to the best universities in the united states. this is a revolutionary idea for many families, thank you for being with us. [applause] and raul romero, he's the chair of the hispanic scholarship fund. and raul, every time we talk about scholarships

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the air campaign against libya ended today. >> palestine became a member of the united nations educational organization today. >> the general conference has decided to admit palestine as member. >> the united states almost media announced it would withhold $60 million waits ready to contribute. the first organization within the united nations to accept palestine. the agency's decision defied calls from the united states to block palestinian membership. the u.s. provides 20% of the annual budget and caused at proveal premature and a distraction to peace talks between israel and palestinian autos doctors at stanford preparing for a risky operation to separate conjoined twins. >> and republican presidential front runner herm yain cain responds to sexual harassment accusation autos michael finney is still taking your questions on twitter and facebook weechl have links for you on abc 7 news.com. >> taking a look at traffic on the golden gate bridge. looks fantastic out there. gorgeous and sunny afternoon with a little bit of haze. fog will be moving n we'll hear more from that a little bit late

the final tally was announced but the vote comes at a price welcoming palestine to the united nations educational scientific and cultural organization means saying goodbye to as much as twenty two percent of the organization's budget washington as being the agency's biggest contributor so far and the state department has confirmed that they will stop sponsoring the organization on what grounds a u.s. law passed the nine hundred ninety obliges washington to cut off funding to unesco if it admits palestine but nonetheless this u.n. body facing huge budget cuts voted one hundred seven four and fourteen nations against the admission of palestine a very sensitive and jubilant moment for the palestinians and a sour point for these release and for the united states it seems they've been doing everything possible to do rail the vote but to no avail although the u.n. body in question deals with science education and culture the vote is being seen as very much political as a first step as a reminder of the popularity of the palestinian bid for full u.n. membership that application is now pending before the

the final tally was announced but the vote comes at a price welcoming palestine to the united nations educational scientific and cultural over his asian means saying goodbye to as much as twenty two percent of the organization's budget washington has been the agency's biggest contributor so far and the state department has confirmed that they will stop sponsoring the organization on what grounds you were sloppy past the nine hundred ninety of lie just washington to cut off funding to unesco if it admits palance palestine but nonetheless this u.n. body facing huge cuts in its budget voted one hundred seventy four and fourteen nations against the admission of palestine a very sensitive and jubilant moment for the palestinians a sour point for the israelis and for the united states it seems they've been doing everything they could to do rail the vote but to no avail because the palestinians have already gained elevated status of observance to the u.n. general assembly how does today's admission to unesco affect palestine's bid for full u.n. membership now. well bell although the un body in question

from 1974 to 1937, she was a program coordinator for the educational unit of the american cancer society of san francisco in at the mission district. she is an advocate for the health care and rights of latinos, locally and nationally. through her participation, numerous health organization, she ensures that the particular health and socio-economic officials of that in the spanish-speaking population are understood and that resources are lat -- allocated to the latino community. thank you for all your work on behalf of our community. [applause] >> i am sorry. buenos tardes. [speaking spanish] thank you. >> it is a great honor for her to be presented this award by senator torres because of all the work they did statewide for the help of latinos in california. >> our next and final award tonight is for the field of education in the but tonight we're honored to honor our superintendent of the san francisco unified school district, carlos garcia. [applause] we're going to pause for a moment, because our selected designee to seek -- to receive the award on his behalf will be joining us shortl

shared occupy wall street among many others is the growing student debt burden here in the united states where education has become so expensive increasingly inaccessible for more and more average americans new numbers out show that the total amount of outstanding student debt in the united states now exceeds one trillion dollars for the very first time this year as the occupy wall street movement spreads and grows across the united states it does seem like popular support within this country is also increasing a new poll out shows that a total of fifty nine percent of americans now support the causes of the occupy wall street movement either completely or mostly support of that cause the stands in stark contrast to some of the heavy handed tactics that we've seen by the police forces not just here in new york but all across the country on the heels of hundreds of arrests both in chicago in seattle as well as in arizona nearly one thousand protesters have now been arrested in new york city alone since the movement began more than a month ago many of the protesters display what they say are nonviolent ci

how testimony prove the city's public schools during a forum sponsored by the united educators of sanco. six of the 16 candidates attended. if elected they'll have to find a way to influence the elected board of education that oversees the city's public schools. >> we're not educating our young folks to work in the very jobs we have in the city. >> we need to be giving [audio not understandable] >> i do think this community has an obligation to the public school system. >> many parents told us they paid close attention because rank choice voting means they'll have to select three candidates instead of usual one. the election is scheduled for november 8th. >>> a new recreation center in san francisco's chinatown will be named after the local woman who died during the 9/11 attacks. the san francisco recreation park exhibition voted last night to name the new center on mason street in honor of betty ong, the first flight hijacked by terrorists and crashed into the world trade center. she was reportedly the first person to report the plane had been hijacked. >>> the doomsday prophet from

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she wants to one day be the secretary of education for the united states of america. [applause] 20 years old. >> how do i follow such a beautiful introduction? he uses me as his instrument that shows me -- and chose me. i knew she is looking down and saying, my god, thank you for using me as your instrument. what got does, not does see how -- and not just hdoes he traded instrument, he supports it to the fullest extent. all across the state, in a poor neighborhood, you spotted me and i thank you. this wonderful opportunity will open up more doors and that children that i serve. i believe that god uses me to continue to empower others. let's also give another warm round of applause. [applause] >> i am here to accept a wonderful honor. because of the instrument and having wonderful parents that supported the spiritually, financially, since those a little girl and i believed i could make my dream become a reality. today, my dear mother is your to see me receive this. and to continue to support me because my mother knows that it takes a village to raise a child. there is

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, but we know there is a big pool of talent to draw on, professional people, some of them educated in the united states who are likely to surface. we also know from the chairman's speech yesterday, he's calling for tolerance. he says it's necessary in a post-revolutionary society, and also that libya is going to have a new code of law based in sharia law, islamic law that is, although he adds that libya will be a moderate islamic country. >> pelley: liz, thank you very much. next door in tunisia where the arab uprisings all began, they are still counting ballots in the first free election that that country has ever had. early returns today show a moderate islamist party got the most votes, about 30%. that will give it a big say when a new assembly drafts tunisia's constitution. america's ambassador to syria, robert ford, is back home tonight. it's too dangerous for him to be in damascus. ford has been targeted by supporters of the dictator bashar al asad ever since the ambassador denounced the violent crackdown on protesters. let's bring in chief white house correspondent norah o'donnell. norah,

education leaders like united to cater leaders of san francisco and the vast majority of the school board. community near the -- community leaders from every neighborhood and a san francisco democratic party, the harvey milk club and many others. this the worst group has come together to support my campaign because they all know our criminal justice -- this diversified group has come together because they know my record of reform. i'm running for district attorney. please join us and learn more at my website. thank you. >> the league of women voters and sfgov.tv to have collaborated to bring you these statements. >> hello. i received my dress doctor from uc hastings here in san francisco where i live in the tenderloin. experienced the world series earthquake of 1989 and fell in love with this city and its values. i'm a state bar certified criminal law specialist and the current commissioner to the state bar of california criminal law advisory commission. i have spent the last 22 years working in the criminal justice system and i have vast experience and knowledge in the area of criminal l

doin backpower, the largest opposition party, the democratic progressive party, is tsai was educated in the unite states and britain and is said to have been one of the brain bees hind former president deng. amg e issues hee has raised is the widening income gap. tsai points out that ma's policy favors big business. >> translator: the pro-china policy of the ma administration has caused taipei and beijing to get closer. but the hearts and minds of the taiwanese people are increasingly moving away from the administration. >> reporter: in a bid to keep taiwan's reliance on china in check, tsai is taking a multi-faceted approach in diplomacy. last month, she visited the united states and earlier this month, japan. she stressed that well-balanced relations with other countries, without favoring china too much are essential for taiwan. >> rapid integration without adequate global diversification would deepen taiwan's dependence on china. therefore, we seek to strengthen our economic links with other major partners, including japan. >> earlier, gene otani spoke with our reporter in taipei, makita. >> n

educated and trained in the art and science of war. >> in 1802, president jefferson made it official. the unitedtary academy was born. >> this is the entrance to west point. it's called thayer gate. it's named after the man known as the father of the military academy, colonel thayer. >> he is known as the father -- not the founder, but the father of the military academy. his contribution is immense. he established what we call the thayer method, where students were tested every day, discipline was rigid, and "duty, honor, country," those words, though not codified in law -- they were the standard. >> 1st division barracks was built in 1851. over the years, some of our nation's greatest military leaders slept and studied here. names like world war i's general pershing, world war ii's general douglas macarthur, and desert storm's general norman schwartzkopf. >> two of the three astronauts on apollo 11 were west point graduates -- michael collins and buzz aldrin. you think of all our great generals and officers -- most of them were educated at west point. we've had two u.s. presidents that gained t

consider the aliens' lanes of presence in the united states, particularly if the alien came as a young child, their age, service in the military, and pursued an education in the united states. on august 80, the secretary announced an initiative to establish a working group to sort through a number of cases currently pending before the federal courts to determine if they can be closed. combined these directors are alarming, especially to those of us who believe in the rule of law. we have many unanswered questions. we want answers and we want transparency and accountability. we are a part of the process. the american people are shareholders. americans also want the truth. i am frustrated about the administration's tactics in clan that had deported more undocumented people than ever before. the secretary continues to use statistics that are inflated. that office has been around awhile, since 1883. so i would like to know why the secretary jury picks what numbers she wants to use or refuses to use the statistics provided by the office of immigration reform. i will point out to all of you to look at the poster. the department has a credibility problem. the

he has deep roots in the united states and educated back in texas in the 1980s and has a masters from georgetown and did a tour of duty on foreign relations and has been at the embassy here in washington starting in 1987. he was the foreign policy adviser to the crown prince now king abdullah. he is well-known to all of us and has been on all of our programs on "meet the press" and all of our broadcast as a major figure and foreign policy adviser to the government. this is being taken very seriously. it is true. if these allegations can be backed up, the government or elements of the government of iran were directly involved in the alleged growths. >> we heard the fbi director say voters and boundaries are irrel skprant that's what the case showed us. >> indeed. they are saying there was a plot to use a bomb and what they are calling a rep on of mass destruction regardless of what the possible repercussions can be on nontargets and civilians and targeting a diplomat of the saudi embassy. it could not be a more direct threat than if it is proved. there two suspects who are nationals, o