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Many Falcons fans may have been surprised that Dimitroff, Coach Smith, & Co. decided to let Big Grady Jackson walk into free agency without even so much as a hint of resigning him. Granted, Jackson is surely on the downside of his career and was a liability in pass rushing downs, endurance, and health issues. But he was a great space eater in run defense on a team that needed help against the run in the worst way. The Falcons defense certainly had its ups and downs throughout the year, but no issue was more glaring than the porous run defense. Atlanta ranked 25th out of 32 teams in defending the run, besting only Green Bay, Denver, Cleveland, St.Louis, Kansas City, Oakland, and Detroit. Not good company. The defense gave up over 2,000 yards rushing to opposing teams, averaging an abysmal 127 yards per game. Falcons run D also hemorrhaged 16 runs for more than 20 yards, with the longest being a 68 yarder. Another blemish had the defense tied for 27th on giving up the most first downs on rushing attempts by opposing teams. Even though the pass defense may not have been much better, it's easy to point to the biggest weakness on the team overall.
The decision to let Grady walk opened a huge hole in a defense ranked near the bottom in defending the run.Thomas Dimitroff quickly addressed the big weakness with the first pick in the draft, taking Peria Jerry after he fell all the way to the Falcons at #24. Easily rated the best defensive tackle in the draft behind BJ Raji, the decision was a no-brainer combining the mantras of best player available as well as needs-based drafting. Jerry instantly upgraded not only a very leaky run defense, but also a very thin one as well. The accolades are far and wide for Jerry, but helping his team rank 4th nationally in run defense playing in the SEC, ranking second nationally among defensive tackles with 18 tackles behind the line of scrimmage, and registering 7 sacks his senior year are great stats to bring to a run defense desperately in need of help. Besides all the lofty stats that Jerry brings, the biggest praise he receives refers to his amazing work ethic and non-stop motor; traits that can't be taught. He earns effusive praise as well being a mature player ready to step into the rigors of the NFL at the age of 25.
With Peria Jerry being a first round pick and an all-world defensive tackle coming into a needy run defense, he's a lock to start alongside Jonathan Babineaux when the Falcons suit up in the Georgia Dome, right? Trey Lewis will have something to say about Jerry's starting coronation. Trey Lewis may often be left out of the defensive tackle conversation altogether after suffering two knee injuries in a year and half. Before his first injury in the 2007 season, Lewis rocketed to an awesome start, making every stride to lock down the starters spot for good in his rookie year. Lewis competed in nine games while making five starts in his rookie season. He totaled 23 tackles while adding one interception and one pass defensed. His size (6′3, 323) and mobility are what coaching staffs drool over, with the ability to play in a traditional 4-3 defense, or slide over and be a perfect fit at nose tackle in the 3-4 defense. He may be thought of as a younger, quicker, and more agile version of Grady Jackson that can stuff the run, eat space, and rush the passer. All indications are that Lewis is close to being back to full strength, if he's not already there.
The competition looks to be one of the most intense of training camp as most everyone assumes that Jerry will win that starting job simply because he was a first round draft pick, who as of yet remains unsigned. Playing devil's advocate, pairing Jerry (299 lbs) with Babineaux (284 lbs) certainly would give us one of the lighter DT tandems in the league and could run up against some problems with road grading guards combined with some brute force fullbacks. The light load certainly might make it more difficult for Lofton at MLB, having OL or FB's in his face all game. Trey Lewis at least could be that big body to free up Lofton. Lewis has all the tools, potential, and showed it during the game, but that was almost two years ago.
Can Jerry and Lewis kick the injury bug?
This question has the potential to drive Falcons fans crazy as we approach training camp. We will all be on pins and needles, frantically scanning injury reports to make sure one of our two promising defensive tackles doesn't fall to the field with an injury. You could say the same about every player, but Jerry and Lewis have a serious history of the injury bug. Even though Jerry was a consensus top defensive tackle in the draft, the big knock on him was his issues with injuries, particularly his senior year. (Missed the first four games of his freshman season with an injury, hampered by a foot injury in 2006 that eventually required some offseason surgery. Underwent arthroscopic surgery to repair a torn medial meniscus in his right knee in August of 2008). Unfortunately, Jerry didn't put that myth to rest when he tweaked his knee in one of the first sessions in mini-camp.
The injury history on Trey Lewis is surely well-documented with not participating in a live snap since November of 2007. Lewis suffered an original injury on the field for the Falcons in '07, but it certainly was compounded when he re-injured himself for the second time. For a Falcon fan base worrisome about one of the worst run defenses in the NFL in 2008, it clearly will give a lot of sleepless nights with so much potential wrapped in two players with injury concern.
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Discussion Framework:
1) Glad to let Big Grady go?
2) Pick Now: who will start down number 1 DT against the Dolphins on Sept. 12th?
3) Was Peria Jerry the right pick for the Falcons at #24 in the draft?
4) Does Trey Lewis size give him a huge advantage to starting?
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July 30th, 2009
1:28 am
D3, good to have another thought provoking topic for us Falcon fans to mull over. For those of us who love football and more specifically our beloved Falcons, it's great to look at these upcoming internal battles.
I will weigh in with more detail tomorrow but isn't nice to have a problem like this? When we look at these 2 quality DT's it makes you salivate and fantacize. I can just imagine Smitty and his coaching staff. I'm hoping and praying that Trey will remain healthy.
Go Falcons!!!
Nuff respect everytime!!!
July 30th, 2009
1:36 am
We rated 25th against the run WITH Grady, won't miss him. Hope Lewis & Jerry can stay healthy; allow us to run a three-man rotation at DT. Also, Jamal Anderson may be moved from DE to DT. Falcons were right to gamble on Jerry with the 24th pick; only question was his health; no one questioned his talent and drive.
July 30th, 2009
3:26 am
If Trey Lewis is ready to play, what about the possibility of moving Jerry to the 3 technique DT to replace the lighter Babineaux and play Lewis at the 1 technique, giving us a much larger set of starting DTs than you would have with Babineaux and Jerry? I think Jerry is better suited for the 3 technique, and Lewis' size makes him ideal to play the 1 technique nose-defensive tackle where greater size is indicated to defend against double teams. Babineaux is a good player, but if Jerry is the player we think he is, it may be better to team him with Lewis to give us more heft in the middle of our defense and let the lighter Babineaux come off the bench in reserve, especially on passing downs.
July 30th, 2009
5:56 am
Ed Covington is correct, Grady was appreciated but won`t be missed as the DT rotation is now much more athletic and versatile.
DaddyDawg- I like the way you think.
The use Lewis in the two gap in the under formation on obvious running downs should work out, if he is as advertised?
That would make Loftons life a lot easier, having a guy right in front tying up two blockers.
Jerry does seem to be a perfect 3 technique DT with potential to be a disruptive force against the run and the pass.
It is my hopes that Jerry is our every down DT.
The combination of Babs and Jerry offers the options more exotic fronts of shifting OVER and utilizing stunts/blitz packages because of their quickness and athletic abilities on passing downs.
It`s going to fun to watch as I think the new DT rotation is going to be the most improved aspect of the team in `09.
July 30th, 2009
7:17 am
Great Blog. Really good writing. Puts some of the "official" AJC columnists to shame. Keep up the good work!!
July 30th, 2009
8:26 am
Another good one D3. This is another position that is going to worry me with possibility of injury.
Yes, in my mind it would have been a decent investment to pay for Grady's services for at least one more year, if that could have been possible without a multi-year deal. If there is one position that has more to do with size and physicality than skill or age, I would say nose tackle is that position, and Grady always seemed to be ready to answer the bell for the Falcons.
D3, I think just as you stated that it all depends on injury. Both guys are quality players and could even be superstars IF they can just stay healthy. On that note, I will have to say that Trey Lewis starts on opening day because that little "tweak" on the knee that Jerry had on day one of mini camp may be a sign of things to come.
I really think that both will be able to play well if platooned according to each of their strengths, for instance Lewis on first downs and short yardage, Jerry for passing situations, and both for goalline stands.
July 30th, 2009
8:43 am
Ed Covington, Daddy Dawg:
It's like you were reading my mind! When your defense only ranks 25th and 27th against the run and pass, you don't have too far to fall if and when you lose a player or two from said defense.
We have the potential to be much better WITHOUT Big Gravy than WITH…
Also, great point mentioning how light (although quick and athletic) the D-line would be with Babs and Jerry. Pairing Jerry with Trey Lewis would bring much needed girth and I don't think is out of the question.
The players all along the defensive line bring a great deal of versatility and allow Coach Smith and Coach BVG to get creative with the defensive fronts we show.
Defense (including the secondary and line backing unit) should be much fun to watch this season.
July 30th, 2009
9:31 am
You've done it again. Great writing. I agree with BKJ you're putting some of these so called AJC columnist to shame. They need to step there game up and actually write like they know what they're talking about it.
I really do know have enough knowledge to speak on the Jerry and Lewis battle but I will say since there will be competition they will be busting there butts to battle one another. This is the the only way that we will be sure to get the best out of both of them. I just pray to god they are able to stay healthy!!! Grady…I'm going to miss him. As John Waynesworld stated he was always there to answer the bell for the Falcons.
It's really hard to say who will start against the Dolphins. Again I love that there will be competition between these two. Could both of them start? DaddyDawg made some good points(even thought I hardly know what he's talking about) is this the way of getting both of them on the field?
Again great writing D3!!!
July 30th, 2009
9:47 am
Hey All……. I kinda thought that Jerry wasnt the right pick seeing we already had Babineaux starting. If he doesnt get injured and doenst hold out, i would still say he starts because you cant have another first rounder on the bench (anderson)… From the limited times i have actually seen Lewis play pre-injury, i thought he was solid. I think it just all depends with Peria's contract situation and his durability. Looking over the roster everyone besides Lewis is 300lb or lighter so that could be trouble… I think they still may need to bring in another bigger bodied free agent before the season starts…
July 30th, 2009
9:59 am
There seems to be an inference here in the postings about Grady Jackson apparently being largely responsible for the Falcons' woeful defensive ranking against the run. I am also reading D3's column that says that Lofton is going to need a large run stuffer to keep the guards and fullbacks out of his face all game long.
"Playing devil's advocate, pairing Jerry (299 lbs) with Babineaux (284 lbs) certainly would give us one of the lighter DT tandems in the league and could run up against some problems with road grading guards combined with some brute force fullbacks."
So which is it cagers? Was Big Grady an asset to the Falcons or a pure liability? We have no one except Babs who has ANY consistent experience at the position. Everything at this point is a guess as to who can replace Jackson, and who can stay healthy. I don't recall we had any injury problems with Grady. So maybe he wasn't great. But if we go there, won't we have to have another chat about the ineffectiveness of Keith Brooking and Lawyer Milloy in backing up the run?
After all, Grady Jackson wasn't ranked 25th against the run, was he? It was the whole team, coaches included.
July 30th, 2009
10:52 am
Was Peria Jerry the right pick for the Falcons at #24 in the draft?
It's obviously much too early to tell, and I have faith in the FO that they made the right pick, but I had my sights set on Ziggy Hood for that spot. We'll see how each of them turn out.
July 30th, 2009
10:55 am
P Jerry has played both End and Tackle while at 'Ole Miss. Do not rule out the possibilities of him playing LDE at some point and time.
July 30th, 2009
11:22 am
Hey all, love this blog and it's right on the mark for issues concerning the team. Kuddo's to all involved. I just want to say don't forget Vance Walker as the next possible big man in the middle. If, and I believe this will be an open competition at most positions, I really want to see what he brings. He was attributed to be a very big help for Johnson at Tech to do as well as he did. Oh my! training camp's almost here; bring it on!
July 30th, 2009
11:24 am
Great topic and arguably the key to the season. We have youth all over the D, but if the line doesn't step up, DBs get deep-fried almost cajun all season.
I think Lewis comes back and tandems with everyone else to give us a monster DT rotation. Interestingly enough, this and the DE play may also clue us in on next years' leanings for the draft. If things don't work out, expect us Falcon fans to clamor for the DT from 'bama (Cody) UGA (forgot name) or the other DE from Ole Miss (Hardy?).
July 30th, 2009
11:26 am
Also notice the 1st few blogs are all focused on D:
When are we gonna talk about the relative youth (Petersen excepted) in the LBs and DBs?
July 30th, 2009
11:32 am
Greg Hardy Ole Miss. D Dobbs and/or R Battle.
July 30th, 2009
11:37 am
Gino Atkins is a DT at UGA. Any subject, any time.
July 30th, 2009
1:01 pm
J Anderson is listed as a guy on the hot seat. I know we've talked about this many times but I thought you guys might wanted to read it anyways. Hope everyone is having a great day.
July 30th, 2009
2:56 pm
Grady served us well. That's what we had and we went to battle with that. No use crying over spilt milk. It was what it was. We've moved on. The plain fact, as the stats suggest, is that we were not very effective against the run.
As D3 alluded to, Grady was a liability against the pass. However, that's not a knock on Grady. We all know what we were getting into when we signed someone like Grady. What we have now is a pair of speedy, young and aggressive DT's who will make a vast difference to our run-stopping defense. What does speed do? It can go a far way in balancing out the the weight disadvantage we may have against the bigger OL's. It's such a difference when you have a DL that explodes off each snap, and we certainly have the tools this year to do just that. The only thing left is the execution on game day and I'm sure we'll get that done. Speed and explosiveness also gives us a better chance of getting into the back field earlier and more often. Hopefully we will be able to do that this season.
It will be interesting to see what transpires during training camp at the DT position. I am really looking forward to that battle. I think I'll give the edge to PJerry. As we all know, Smitty and his staff are not averse to throwing the rookies in at the deep end. One of my concerns about Trey is how will he respond after being out for a whole season? It may take him a while to get the rust off but that is what training camp and preseason is supposed to do.
I am optimistic about our 2 DT's surviving the injury bug this year. I know Smitty has a knack for rotating his players and giving offenses different looks. I really hope we can keep these two assets fresh and distribute the work load in such a way that we can avoid any setbacks there due to injury.
Go Falcons!!!!
Nuff respect everytime!!!!
July 30th, 2009
4:13 pm
D3. .great work. . .best by far on this site. .I was extrememly disappointed that Lewis got hurt again last year. .we seem to get an outstanding player from a small school every year the last couple of drafts. Again, great work. .looking forward to hearing your take on things Falcons as the year progresses.
July 30th, 2009
5:07 pm
Falcons signed LB Jamie Winborn, formerly of the Broncos.
Winborn, 30, can play both outside positions and finished last year with 99 stops while starting a career-most 11 games for injured D.J. Williams. He's likely being added to push projected first-string SLB Stephen Nicholas.
July 30th, 2009
5:34 pm
'Madden 10′ says Gonzalez tops NFC South
July 30, 2009 3:07 PM
Posted by ESPN.com's Pat Yasinskas
If you picked Drew Brees or Steve Smith, who would be my top two choices, as the best player in the NFC South right now, you'd be wrong. If you picked Julius Peppers, who I'd place in the top five, you'd be wrong.
At least that's according to the "Madden NFL 10" ratings that we're running over on our video games page. According to their formula, the best player in the NFC South is Atlanta tight end Tony Gonzalez. He had a 98 overall rating, the highest score of any NFC South player.
July 30th, 2009
5:35 pm
…not too shabby eh?
July 30th, 2009
6:26 pm
cutter- the Winborn signing is an interesting addition.
He played in a base 3/4 defence in Denver and 99 tackles is a lot of tackles for only starting in 11 games.
I could be wrong but I am starting believe BVG could be looking to install some 3/4 sets to suppliment our base 4/3 D?
Having depth at LB was one of the stumbling blocks, that issue may have just been resolved?
Then you would have the possibility of seeing Babs(DT),Lewis(NT) and Jerry(DT) all on the field at the same time.
July 30th, 2009
6:40 pm
Here is a good article on NFL dot com about Coy Wire, keeping his dream alive.
July 30th, 2009
6:59 pm
I really do not think FF is for me. Maybe next season.
July 30th, 2009
7:01 pm
D3- I am planning to attend Saturday morning.
Meet at the top of the hill, around midfield?
Unless, somebody in holding back a better idea.
July 30th, 2009
7:11 pm
BT, what time will the Birds get going Saturday morning?
July 30th, 2009
7:15 pm
D3 – my man, we've been talking about it since the draft…8.16.09 my friend…So you have all local colleges except GSU…kidding (dont care) BUT you have ESPN soccer…eh I know nascar/golf wont fly on this blog but maybee a tiger watch on tournaments he plays?
Or nfl cheerleader pics or 24-7 Tony G.'s wife? lol…ease up col. Uncle bob…lol
July 30th, 2009
7:25 pm
D3: are you getting paid by FACEBOOK? Why do we have their huge logo? If so, congrats but I bet its the fish wrapper making the ad. They must be concerned their fal. fan blog' writer is OUT writing all their(PAID) prof.(bradly/shultz) staff EXCEPT our man DOL- pulse of the falcons!
July 30th, 2009
7:30 pm
As Coach Ken has pointed out, the only thing that Big Grady could rush is a Buffet Line. Very nice post my friend, per your norm. I too, think they will use a rotational defense to the point that who starts does not matter. It will be on a play to play basis, and they will put players on the field to match what the other side of the ball presents to it. Chess with living, breathing people. This will be a very exciting year for Falcon's Fans.
I don't know where you get your info from, but you are johnny-on-the spot. Thankx for the up date.
You picked a very nice plum, my friend. After all the quality years TG has put into the NFL, not too shabby at all.
Yes sir. There will be some 3-4 defense thrown in this year. TD, Coach Smith & Co. are in the process of building an extremly fast team on both sides of the ball. Versatility, character, urgency, as well as speed have been stressed from day one. They now have the people on board to make a run at it. Time is always the teller of all things, but I like our chances.
July 30th, 2009
7:42 pm
Below is a breakdown of the Falcons 2009 training camp practice schedule. Dates and times are subject to change:
Sat., Aug. 1: 8:30 – 10:10 a.m; 3:45 – 5:25 p.m. (both practices open to the public).
Sun., Aug. 2: 9:35 – 10:30 a.m; 3:45 – 5:50 p.m. (both practices open to the public).
Mon. Aug. 3: 8:30 – 10:40 a.m.; 3:45 – 5:25 p.m. (afternoon practice closed to public)
Tues., Aug. 4: 8:30 – 10:40 a.m.; 3:45 – 4:40 p.m. (afternoon practice closed)
Wed., Aug. 5: 1:30- 3:40 p.m. (open to public)
Thurs., Aug. 6: 8:30 – 10:40 a.m.; 3:45 – 5:25 p.m. (afternoon practice closed)
Fri., Aug. 7: 10:15 -11:55 a.m. (open to public), team scrimmage at Brookwood HS, 7 p.m.
Sat., Aug. 8: Mock game at Georgia Dome, 11 a.m.
Mon., Aug. 10: 8:30 – 10:40 a.m.; 3:45 – 4:40 p.m. (afternoon practice closed)
Tues., Aug. 11: 8:30 – 10:40 a.m.; 3:45 – 5:25 p.m. (afternoon practice closed)
Wed., Aug. 12: 8:30 – 10:40 a.m.; 3:45 – 4:45 p.m. (afternoon practice closed)
Thurs., Aug. 13: 8:30 – 10:35 a.m.; 3:45 – 5:25 p.m. (afternoon practice closed)
Fri., Aug. 14: 10:25- 11:40 a.m. (open to public)
Mon., Aug. 17: 9:30 – 11:35 a.m.; 3:45 – 5:25 p.m. (both practices closed)
Tues., Aug. 18: 8:30 – 10:40 a.m.; 3:45 – 4:40 p.m. (both practices closed)
Wed., Aug. 19: 8:30 – 10:40 a.m.; 3:45 – 5:25 p.m. (both practices closed)
Thurs., Aug. 20: 10:25- 11:45 a.m. (closed to public)
July 30th, 2009
7:45 pm
Unca' Bob,
It's very rare to catch one since you've joined our family, you are still the king of research…just keeping you on your toes my friend!
July 30th, 2009
7:49 pm
You flatter me young man, keep it coming!
July 30th, 2009
7:52 pm
Thank you BT, my son and I will be there early. Hope we will run in to some of the Cagers.
July 30th, 2009
7:58 pm
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July 30th, 2009
8:53 pm
July 30th, 2009
9:17 pm
D3, it'a all good my man, I told you, my ride has a big G on it and I root for the little bee's whenever they dont play the big Dog! lol
July 30th, 2009
9:19 pm
that was for WR, skipping out on vac without telling us!!!
July 30th, 2009
9:32 pm
Can we take cameras to training camp?
July 30th, 2009
9:32 pm
Guys and gals I just read that they signed Jerry!!!
July 30th, 2009
9:35 pm
My 2 fav. ladies of the cage…
July 30th, 2009
9:36 pm
D3 if it takes Facebook to fiind Stirg then by all means use it.
July 30th, 2009
9:48 pm
Well I'm heading to bed. Hope everyone has a good nights rest!!!
God Bless
July 30th, 2009
10:02 pm
Hi JJ
July 30th, 2009
10:04 pm
Yes! Everybody is signed!
July 30th, 2009
10:06 pm
Sarah B.- Yes you can bring a still a camera and I advise you to do so, along with a portable chair or beach towel to sit on.
You can`t bring any coolers or alcohol but you can bring your own jug of soft drink.
If your the type that wants autographs, bring a sharpie and a piece of gear you want signed.
July 30th, 2009
10:08 pm
The Jerry signing is good news, indeed!
Now, lets hope for Roddy to get his.


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Philadelphians celebrate 10 schools saved, mourn 29 still to close
Bitter rains dampened Meade Elementary School's sweet victory. Students, parents and educators celebrated on the school's steps, as theirs was one of 10 buildings spared from closure. Under rain and strong winds, the mood took a turn from happy to gloomy as they were reminded of the 29 other public schools that weren't so lucky.
"One person on the cell phone walking by said, 'Thank God our school is saved,' and then another, "My school's closing!'" said Arlene Kempin, vice president of the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers, under an umbrella just outside the hooplah.
The Philadelphia Public School District announced its recommendation yesterday that 29 schools close instead of 37. The plan would close 29 buildings, which includes 15 elementary schools, five middle schools, nine high schools and one lease termination.
"I like our outcome, but it could have been better," said Ieshia Brumfield, whose son attends Meade.
The district said it would need to change a number of grade configurations in coordination with the 29 closures.
The reduction of proposed closings would result in a lower amount of savings. The district now projects it will save approximately $24.5 million annually instead of $28 million.
School District Spokesman Fernando Gallard said the district was careful as it selected which schools to close.
"It's hard," he said, "But we think it's the right thing to do for the community."
The School Reform Commission, which is the governing body of the school district and is based in Harrisburg, will hold a public hearing on all building and program closures on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
The hearings will be held at the School District of Philadelphia Education Center at 440 N. Broad Street. The SRC is expected to make a decision on the proposal on March 7th.
Saved Schools
Ten schools that evaded the chopping block include Cooke, Duckrey, Gompers, Meade, Morris, McMichael and Overbrook elementary schools; Alternative For Middle Years at James Martin School; Lankenau and Strawberry Mansion high schools.
McCloskey Elementary School will also remain, but it will transition into a K-8 school.
M.H. Stanton elementary school and Beeber middle school will be considered for closure at a later date.
By the numbers
$24.5 million
The school district anticipates it will save $24.5 million annually under the new plan, a difference of about $4 million from the previous plan. The savings won't start until 2015.
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PORTLAND, Ore. — The door to the visitors' locker room inside the Rose Garden remained closed long after the Portland Trail Blazers throttled the Orlando Magic 97-83 Thursday night.
So much needed to be said.
Stan Van Gundy present — spoke about what had just occurred, how the team started its most difficult road trip so far this season without any energy. More people than usual talked after a loss. Their message was blunt.
"They threw everything they had at us, and we folded," center Dwight Howard said later, after the locker room opened.
"We shouldn't fold. Nothing should break us and it did. Until everybody steps up on the team and mans up, then teams are going to throw their best punch at us and we're going to fold."
The Magic looked awful from the middle of the second quarter onward. They led 38-26 midway through the period, and then were outscored 71-45 the rest of the way.
The Trail Blazers threw a punch, all right, and the Magic responded meekly.
Orlando allowed too many uncontested layups, usually because of poor defensive rotations.
The offense looked even worse. The ball movement slowed to a crawl, and the team didn't score a single fastbreak point.
Van Gundy predicted that this West Coast road trip and the difficult games that follow through Christmas will show just how good the Magic are.
They've started poorly.
The Magic have lost their last three games, and they have an even more difficult task ahead of them Friday night, when they face the Utah Jazz at EnergySolutions Arena, one of the toughest venues in the NBA.
On Thursday, at least, they received a monster game from Howard.
The all-star center scored a season-high 39 points on 13-of-20 shooting from the field and 13-of-18 shooting from the foul line.
Guard J.J. Redick scored 10 points off the bench.
But aside from Howard and Redick, the rest of the Magic's players shot 29.5 percent from the floor.
"We're not playing with any energy offensively, and we had one thing we could do offensively tonight: Throw Dwight the ball," Van Gundy said.
Point guard Jameer Nelson played for the first time since he came down with a stomach virus a week ago, and he struggled against his taller and stronger Portland counterpart, Andre Miller.
Miller finished with a team-high 22 points, eight assists and seven rebounds.
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The Billings Career Center has grown over the years into what I call the 5th high school in Billings.
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While the news bombards us with reports about bullying, it turns out there is another serious issue plaguing teenagers today: heroin use.
Back-to-school season is well underway, which also means homework is once again a reality. Ugh, major bummer. But when you're a youngster, homework isn't all that bad! That's because kids make it way less boring by being straight up and honest (read: hilarious).
Not since we put a man on the moon has one small step been such a big one.
Rather than referencing 'My Little Pony' or 'Twilight,' one Texas student decided to use his chance to speak at his high school graduation to come out as gay. *Then* Mitch Anderson started making references -- to Lady Gaga, Beyonce, Zachary Quinto's eyebrows, the chorus of a Nicki Minaj song, etc.
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What should've been a fun vacation trip from New York to Atlanta turned nightmarish on Monday morning when an airline kicked a group of 101 Yeshiva students and their eight chaperones off a plane for being rambunctious. The school, however, says the incident was blown way out of proportion and now they're fighting back.
In a sure sign of progress, a high school has voted two gay teens as this year's "cutest couple." It represents the first time a same-sex couple has been allowed to run in the category at Carmel High School in Carmel, New York.
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It's difficult for a Salzburg hotel not to have a good location—you can find a room with a stunning view over the Kapuzinerberg or Gaisberg or one that simply overlooks a lovely Old City street—but it's possible. Salzburg is not a tiny town, and location is important. It's best to be near the historic city center; it's about a mile from the railway station to historic Zentrum (center), right around the main bridge of the Staatsbrücke. The Old City has a wide assortment of hotels and pensions, but there are few bargains. Also note that many hotels in this area have to be accessed on foot, as cars are not permitted on many streets. If you have a car, you may opt for a hotel or converted castle on the outskirts of the city. Many hostelries are charmingly decorated in Bauernstil—the rustic look of Old Austria; the ultimate in peasant-luxe is found at the world-famous Hotel Goldener Hirsch.
If you're looking for something really cheap (less than €50 for a double), clean, and comfortable, stay in a private home, though the good ones are all a little way from downtown.
The tourist information offices don't list private rooms; try calling Eveline Truhlar of Bob's Special Tours (0662/849-5110), who runs a private-accommodations service.
If you're planning to come at festival time (July and August), you must book as early as possible; try to reserve at least two months in advance. Prices soar over the already high levels—so much so that during the high season a hotel may edge into the next-higher price category.
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It's not too late to join the Elks Helldorado/ Sahara Coins Treasure Hunt for Gold. The Treasure Hunt is a 13 day event with ONLY 7 locations for you to go to for clues at businesses throughout the Las Vegas Valley. The object of the Treasure Hunt is to gather all 13 clues on a clue card and after solving the clues finding a medallion that is hidden somewhere in the Valley. The person to find the Medallion first will win the Grand Prize of $10,000 in American Buffalo Gold Coins. Those wishing to participate can go to Sahara Coins & Extraordinary Collectibles and register to receive their clue cards and enter the Treasure Hunt.
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After great success in the North American market, the brand looked to launch internationally. Interbrand Paris developed a retail concept for the roll-out that best brought forward Volcom's values.
With a young, punk and creative vibe, the brand needed to allow the product to be the hero and provide the customer with a unique experience. The Volcom brand is rich, produces brand content, supports artists, sponsors events, appeals to athletes and has a specific graphic identity and a strong history.
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To generate more revenue from the store experience, a "rebound effect" promotes impulse buying and also facilitates the customer journey. Shoppers move through the space in way that contrasts excitement from experience with excitement from merchandise to maximize the desire for Volcom branded goods.
The logo inspires the graphic theme throughout: the stone as the foundation and the stripes as the landscape. The in-store experience also integrates digital, reflecting the ways in which Volcom's consumers connect with technology. Digital elements in the space include projection onto the ceiling of some of the most recent brand content, a multi-media collage, a boarding history wall and the mannequins host content through television screen heads.
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The education-aimed Yoga 11e Chromebook bends into several useful hybrid shapes, but it's also too thick and rugged for commuters who want lightweight hardware for their lightweight operating system.
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Lenovo's Yoga 2 11 combines the popular Yoga hybrid design with an affordable 11-inch ultraportable for a system that's budget-feeling but sturdy, and one of the best of a new breed of low-cost hybrids.
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If you can't quite afford the Yoga 2 Pro but still want a full-time laptop and a part-time tablet, the 13-inch Lenovo Yoga 2 is an excellent choice.
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The third version of Lenovo's ultralight 14-inch laptop, the X1 Carbon, gets nearly all the basics right while adding a few new twists, including a function key row that changes app by app.
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A major update to our favorite Windows 8 hybrid, the IdeaPad Yoga 2 Pro is still a better laptop than tablet, but the new version adds a future-proof better-than-HD display at a great price.
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Lenovo tries something new with the semi-hybrid IdeaPad Flex 14. The fold-back hinge is of dubious practical use, as it doesn't fold all the way down into a tablet, but if you pick the right configuration, this is still a good, inexpensive Core i5 laptop, even without the gimmicks.
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Patti Smith on World Aids Day
World AIDS Day began back in 1988, as a way of creating further awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV. Each year since then, on December 1, memorials, speeches and special events have taken place all around the world. With well over 25 million people having succumbed to the virus since 1987, HIV/Aids is officially one of the most destructive epidemics in the history of mankind. Despite increased knowledge, research and medical treatments now being available, no cure has yet been found, and World AIDS Day looks likely to continue as an annual event for the foreseeable future. To celebrate World AIDS Day this year we are showing Wild Leaves, a film of Patti Smith directed by Melodie McDaniel. The song "Wild Leaves" was originally penned by Smith to honor her friend Robert Mapplethorpe, who died from complications arising from AIDS in 1989.


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Using Action Hooks to Make an Advanced Parent Theme
In this article I'm going to show you how to add action hooks to a WordPress theme, to create an advanced Parent Theme.
The benefit of using parent and child themes is that when the parent theme gets updated, any changes you have made to the child theme will be preserved.
For an introduction to child themes, read the WordPress Codex entry on child themes.
The problem is that many people don't use child themes the right way. If they want to add an element to their website's header, they will copy the header.php template from the parent theme folder into the child theme folder, and add the new element directly into the child theme's header.php
This method defeats the whole purpose of child themes, as now any updates to the parent theme's header.php will not be carried through to the child theme.
So the best way to make changes to your child theme is through the functions.php file. By writing a simple function and applying it to the parent theme's action hooks, you can easily customise a child theme without modifying any of its template files.
Adding a Facebook Like Button
Let's go through a real example, where we will add a Facebook Like button to a child theme using a custom action hook.
Here's a section of the parent theme's header.php
Header Content...

Page Content...
Let's say we want to add the Like button at the top of the .page-content area. We need to add an action hook here, then we will be able to write a function, and hook it into the template at this point.
Header Content...

<?php dj_before_page_content(); ?>
Page Content...
So I've added the hook dj_before_page_content (I've used my initials as a prefix. You may want to use something more meaningful, such as your theme name.)
Before we can use this hook, we need to 'create' it by adding the following code to the functions.php file of our parent theme.
function dj_before_page_content() {
Now in our child theme's functions.php, we can write a function for displaying the Like button:
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<fb:like href="" send="true" layout="button_count" width="160" show_faces="false" font="lucida grande"></fb:like>

<?php }
And all that remains is to hook this function into our parent theme's newly created action hook. Add the following to the child theme's functions.php
add_action('dj_before_page_content', 'dj_add_fb_like');
That's it! The Facebook Like button will be displayed before your page content and any changes to header.php will be preserved in your child theme.
You can add as many action hooks as you like to a parent theme, to give child theme developers more opportunities to customise their themes in a non-destructive way.
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Useful tips and it's in HTML5. I'm still learning WP theme development so this is really handy as I'm playing around with child themes at the moment and yes, I'd probably have copied the header.php lol!
One thing i dont understand;
If the header and functions file of the parent theme get modified for this, won't they be overwritten when the parent theme is updated?
Sorry, but I still dont get it? Ive been searching for tips on how to add buttons etc without modifying the parent theme files, and this description was almost spot-on, thanks! However, during a theme update, the parent files will be overwritten. The first two steps in your description include adding code to the parent header.php and functions.php. Why will they not be lost upon update?
I know this is an old comment, but incase anyone finds this. This tutorial is geared towards parent theme developers. When using a well developed parent theme, hooks will already be included for you to hook into with a child theme.
If the parent theme you're using doesn't include any hooks, it would indeed be pointless to add hooks into it as they would be overridden with a theme update.


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Where Eric Cantor pushed, expect Kevin McCarthy to steer. Where the outgoing House majority leader has used his post to lead the Republican Party, expect his successor to lead his conference.
Comparing their individual voting records, Virginia's Cantor is arguably more conservative than California's McCarthy. But the two close friends and longtime political allies approach House leadership with different personal and governing styles.
Cantor lorded over House Republican policy and legislation with an eye toward maneuvering the GOP for national success in 2016 and beyond. Chairmen of influential committees have occasionally chafed at this, feeling as though their power was usurped by the majority leader's office. And insurgent conservatives, though personally on good terms with Cantor, have often felt minimized as the Virginian resisted their agenda and pursued legislation they opposed.
McCarthy, as majority whip, has preferred a lighter touch. The No. 3 ranking Republican has taken heat for his approach at times, enduring criticism from some quarters that his whip operation was insufficiently aggressive at coercing votes. However, McCarthy's collaborative approach could make him a more effective No. 2, diffusing pressure that has been building among a broad cross-section of the rank and file under the current leadership team.
"He's a listener," said Rep. Bill Shuster, R-Pa., the chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
McCarthy, 49, was elected House majority leader Thursday by his Republican peers in a secret ballot contest, easily defeating Rep. Raul Labrador of Idaho, who is affiliated with the Tea Party. McCarthy formally assumes the post on July 31, when Cantor, 51, is scheduled to step down in the wake of his surprising loss in a June 10 GOP primary. Working with the speaker, the majority leader runs the House floor and serves as a top political fundraiser.
Few could have predicted McCarthy would become majority leader five months prior to the Republican conference's regularly scheduled, post-midterm election leadership elections. But when opportunity knocked, McCarthy was ready. Over the years, the fourth-term congressman has perfected the art of winning political leadership elections. In the 1990s, he was elected chairman of the California Young Republicans and Young Republican National Federation; in 2002, minority leader of the California state assembly; and in 2010, U.S. House majority whip.
In each instance, McCarthy advanced through a combination of hard work and keen political instincts. Republican lawmakers and political operatives who have worked with him say his interpersonal skills are among the best they've ever seen, as is his political weathervane. McCarthy cultivates relationships and maintains them assiduously. He understands his colleagues' personal politics, and that of their districts. Above all, he listens to what they want and tries to deliver.
The Republican committee chairmen, though concerned about what Cantor's departure means for the future of the party and the conference, privately welcome the change in leadership style. Some conservatives have predictably groused that McCarthy's promotion was exactly the wrong reaction to Cantor's ouster. But some senior Republican aides believe the insurgents will come to appreciate McCarthy's leadership, and that the conference will be more unified.
"He'll be a good majority leader. He's in touch with his conference and he's in touch with his district," said Rob Stutzman, a Republican political consultant in California who worked as a senior adviser to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger when McCarthy served as the state assembly minority leader. "He is very protective of his members."
Leading the diverse, restive House Republican conference will be challenging, even if McCarthy executes a conciliatory, bottom-up approach. Cantor, once a darling of the conservative movement, worked as hard as anyone to help elect the Tea Party class of 2010. But the credibility he earned turned out to be worthless, with conservatives resisting his strategy to avoid a government shutdown over Obamacare and pursue legalization for illegal immigrant children, to name two issues.
Critics have long charged that McCarthy's political skills are undercut by his inability to master and drive policy, while arguing that he has been able to maintain the support of his colleagues because he's hasn't been responsible for forcing them to make tough decisions or accept compromises. (McCarthy's supporters vehemently disagree.) Eventually, Congress will be faced with passing another federal budget, or raising the debt ceiling — or possibly passing health care legislation.
Rep. John Fleming, who supported McCarthy over Labrador for majority leader, said members want a leadership team that is more accessible and allows more bills from the rank and file to receive a floor vote. "He has a real good feel for where everybody is," the Louisiana Republican said. "He knows what we're thinking before we even think it. That helps him in his calculation to put a bill on the floor that would be solidly supported."


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Our villa is superbly furnished to a very high standard and would be ideal for a large family or two smaller families to share, being able to accommodate up to 8 persons.
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Outside there is a screened fully enclosed 30 x 14 ft private pool and spa with extended deck and covered lanai overlooking a small lake, so no close rear neighbours. The pool has a lovely sunny south east facing aspect, which is perfect for relaxing evenings on the loungers or deck chairs, after a long day in the parks or shopping. The pool can be heated if required.
Major Attractions:
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Universal: 25Mins
International Drive:30Mins
The villa has 4 televisions with cable, a dvd player, and a music system which will play cds, tapes or radio. In the games room there is a 7ft pool table for the older kids and a games table for all which includes foosball. Plenty to do on a quiet evening. The house has central air conditioning and heating, and full laundry facilities in the utility room.
The villa also has free local telephone calls and free calls to all landlines and mobiles in the USA and Canada. You will require a calling card for international calls, which can be bought at local Publix for $5 for 100mins to Europe. Free Wifi is available in the villa, don't forgot to bring a Laptop or smart phone.
Our local property management company is just a phone call away should you need anything or have any questions
The villa comprises 3 bedrooms in total;
Master Bedroom 1 has a Kingsize bed(6ft), walk -in closet, bedside lockers, bedside lamps, clock radio, chest of drawers, dressing room unit, ceiling fan, TV and a really beautiful ensuite, containing his and hers sinks, a corner bath,separate shower unit and separate WC
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Bedroom 3 - the kids' room has a double bunk bed with single on top and a single bed, and walk-in wardrobe, bedside locker, chest of drawers, bedside lamp and a clock radio.
There is a separate bathroom with bath and over bath shower. Bed linen and towels are provided for your use.
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One Dodecahedron or Two?
Why I might start taking sugar in my coffee…
Pleiades-We are Stardust
A beautiful use of technology, dance, light, geometry = body+soul from the Japanese dance troupe, Enra. Pure MAGIC…
King of Cool Funds the Pool
The"Brotherhood of Man" a 1968 mosaic mural by artist Anthony Stellon is now re-located but the mural's original site was the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreation Center and Pool, and the funding has roots in a terrific Hollywood backstory!
Update: Cosmic Brotherhood Meet Up
UPDATE: "Brotherhood of Man" mosaic mural by Anthony Stellon has been restored and re-sited! A seven year journey from discovery of the work in an outdoor storage area to its beautiful new setting at Franklin Square Park. Thanks to all who helped bring the important work back into public service!
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I moved to London a week ago. One warm and sunny afternoon, I had to get outdoors, so I set out in no particular directionand stumbled upon The Shepherdess Walk >>
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Sep 11th 2010 8:48PM Ouch. Pretty tough review.
I love Kat Dennings, and have endured some trash movies just for her sake, and was looking forward to this. Hope I can find an answer to the question you weren't able to.
As an aside, can anyone explain why the producers of this movie took the trailer off youtube? It doesn't have its own site, the trailer isn't on youtube or Apple trailers...do they NOT want people to see it? Really?
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Assuming Camino goes the same way as FF, your choices for a modern browser on these are as follows:
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1) The author is mistaken and it is not a Miranda class, but something with a similar configuration. The Miranda is not listed as one of the ships features in ST:O as per: http://www.startrekonline.com/ships-index
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The Ohio Dental Association is committed to community involvement.
The ODA's commitment to community involvement is evident in both its many community programs and the generosity of the ODA Foundation. The ODA implements several community programs designed to improve oral health in Ohio through increased access to and education about dental care.
Community Programs
The ODA provides a range of public service and consumer-oriented programs that are geared toward improving the oral health of Ohioans. The ODA is also Ohio's resource for oral health information to help the public understand not only the importance of oral health, but also that having good oral health can contribute to good overall health. Below are two of the ODA's most successful community programs.
Operation TACTIC
TACTIC is an educational program to prevent use of smokeless tobacco. Learn more about Operation TACTIC.
Smiles for Seniors
This program is designed to improve the oral health of older adults by educating caregivers and health professionals. Learn more about Smiles for Seniors.
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The ODA's Department of Public Service is committed to increasing access to dental care for all Ohioans.
Do you give free dental care to adults or children in need ... in your dental office, community clinic or other setting in Ohio? Click here for a form on which to report the value of donated care that is not given through Give Kids a Smile, Dental OPTIONS or Ohio Medicaid programs. This information is also used collectively to report the value of services and programs provided by the Ohio dental community to media, legislators and other similar groups. For questions, call the ODA's Department of Public Service at (614) 486-2700. Below are two of the ODA's largest programs committed to improving access to dental care.
Give Kids a Smile
This annual event benefits children in need of dental care across Ohio. Learn more about Give Kids a Smile.
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A partnership with the ODA and the Ohio Department of Health, this program benefits adults in Ohio that are in need of dental care. Learn more about Dental OPTIONS.
Ohio Dentist Loan Repayment Program
This program increases access to dental care in underserved areas by assisting new dentists that practice in those areas with the repayment of their dental student loans. Learn more about the Ohio Dentist Loan Repayment Program.
The Ohio Department of Health provides information on finding dental care, including Safety Net Dental Care programs in the state and information on Healthy Start, Dental OPTIONS and more. A Safety Net program offers sliding fee schedules, reduced fees or free care to those who cannot afford a private dentist. For information on Safety Net programs, contact a referral coordinator of the OPTIONS program at 1-888-765-6789.
Ohioans in need of dental care can find a listing of Safety Net dental clinics in their communities online at www.ohiodentalclinics.com. Provided by the Ohio Department of Health, this site also includes other consumer and healthcare professional oral health resources.
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Position Summary
Assists Judge Advisor throughout the event, collaborates with event management staff to ensure meeting competition schedule, and is responsible for motivating and energizing the judge panel throughout the competition. The Judge Assistant is not a Judge or an assistant Judge Advisor and does not interview teams, or participate in awards recipient selection process.
- Ensure correct room setup for Judge orientation and dinner meeting; keep room organized and clean
- Assist Judge Advisor to keep judge panel on schedule; perform other duties as assigned by Judge Advisor
- Provide clerical assistance, i.e., types awards scripts on laptop
- Organize and ensure all materials and supplies needed are available, and correctly placed on tables
- Obtain and wear a two-way radio and headset, sign it in and out at the event management office; keep apprised of competition schedule; inform Judge Advisor and Judge Panel of schedule changes
- Ensure all Judges sign a Volunteer Conflict of Interest and Disclosure Form prior to start of event
- Ensure all Judges sign a Consent, Release, Hold Harmless form prior to start of event
- Breakdown Judge Room at the end of competition, repack FIRST materials, return Regional Committee materials to Volunteer Coordinator
Experience And Skills Needed
- Outgoing personality; high energy
- Strong interpersonal/communication skills
- Strong writing skills
- Basic computer skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to move about the facility
Time Commitment
Commitment: Thursday afternoon, Friday, Saturday.
Judge Advisor will advise Coordinator of start time
Approximate times: Thursday: 12 P.M. -5 P.M., 6 P.M. - 8 P.M.
Friday: 7:30 A.M. - 5 P.M.
Saturday: 7:30 A.M. - Completion
NOTE: Volunteers should arrive on site 15-20 minutes prior to start of every shift in order to allow time to check in at the Volunteer Registration desk.
Judge Assistant is provided with a checklist of responsibilities prior to, or at the event. Judge Advisor provides guidance during the event.
Reporting Relationships And Supervision
Direct supervision: Judge Advisor
On-site guidance: Event Manager
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Have you heard of the term pique assiette? Becky is a master. Her masterpieces, garden, gardening skills and magical home were on display today.
Becky uses lots of the super tuff Sedum Florida Friendly Gold and succulents in her plantings and planters.
Above. Our famous garden newspaper writer and blogger, Penny Carnathan, was busy with her camera snapping images of Becky's Love Lies Bleeding.
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NY Times, May 15, 2011
If high-quality early childhood education were a stock or commodity, investors would be racing to invest in these programs that routinely yield a high rate of return. Indeed, savvy policymakers and education leaders have invested in "futures," so to speak, by devoting funds to programs aimed at children between the ages of 3 and 5, before they start elementary school. But the ongoing economic downturn has squeezed the ability of local districts and states to support many programs that benefit young children. Now, however, we have a rare opportunity to devote much-needed federal funds to greatly expand access to high-quality preschool and other early learning programs.
Decades of experience and evidence clearly show that high-quality early childhood programs can produce significant educational and economic benefits. While such programs benefit all children, they offer a potent opportunity to level the playing field for disadvantaged children in particular—helping close the school-readiness gap and the social-skills gap, and providing a powerful vehicle to help break the cycle of poverty.
The achievement gap between children born in poverty and those of adequate means begins as early as 9 months old. By the time disadvantaged children enter elementary school, the gap often has grown so large that they begin their elementary education with a need to catch up. Too often, that gap is never closed.
Since there is such a doable way to help children keep up, America must stop playing catch-up. High-quality early learning programs lead to improved school readiness, greater literacy, decreased need for special education services, increased grade retention and high school graduation rates, and higher test scores.
These programs are also cost-effective—yielding tangible economic benefits both to the children who enroll in such programs and to society. Conclusive research attests to this, including decades of research on the much-heralded Perry Preschool program in Ypsilanti, Mich., which shows that the overall return on the investment of sending a child to the preschool was 183 percent.
At-risk children who attend high-quality early learning programs have been shown to have increased employment and higher lifetime earnings, as well as reduced incarceration and less need for social welfare programs.
Yet, according to the National Institute for Early Education Research, total state funding for prekindergarten fell during the 2009-2010 school year (the first decrease since NIEER has collected such data), and state per-child spending was about $700 below 2001-2002 levels. The recession has ravaged funding for these programs just as the number of children eligible for them has increased because, as NIEER reports, family income often determines eligibility.
So it was welcome news when Congress recently agreed to provide $700 million in additional funding for the federal Race to the Top program that is intended—although not explicitly mandated—to improve early education and childcare programs for disadvantaged infants, toddlers and preschool-aged children. The decision about how much of that $700 million actually will be used to increase access to early childhood programs lies with the U.S. Secretary of Education. No doubt countless parents, educators and cash-strapped states would share my hope that the decision will be to use ALL of it to give as many children as possible access to an early start on success. Even this $700 million investment would still not be enough to extend vital early learning services to all eligible children, but it would be a significant down payment toward that goal.
Whether one views this issue through an educational or an economic prism, it makes sense to get it right from the start. One of the most effective ways to improve educational and economic outcomes for all children—particularly disadvantaged children—is to provide high-quality early learning experiences that ensure a successful and seamless transition to elementary and secondary school, and beyond.
We often hear about the need to prepare our children for the knowledge economy and for life as accomplished adults and productive citizens. This is a noble priority, but it is no more than empty rhetoric unless we take the tangible steps we know will prepare kids—and that starts with early learning.