Personality types are real after all.
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The accessibility of text data is changing how scientists are studying the social world. Whereas previously researchers needed deep area knowledge, big budgets, trained assistants, and years of careful hand labeling of text to get results, today individual researchers can approximate the same process in a matter of days.
A crucial step in this change is the availability of huge collections of digitized textual data, a product of the big data revolution. But a second essential ingredient is the means to automate the exactions of patterns from a collection of text documents. Northwestern postdoctoral researcher Martin Gerlach and his collaborators Tiago Peixoto of the University of Bath and Eduardo Altmann of the University of Sydney recently published their research on a new, principled way to approach this complex problem. Their paper "A network approach to topic models" is published in the general science journal Science Advances.
The practice of extracting topics from a collection of documents is known as topic modeling and is widely used in academic and industry research. The dominant form of topic modeling, latent dirichlet allocation (or just LDA), is simple in its intuitions. We assume that all the documents in the collection were generated by topics that the writers had in mind. Topics are general concepts that are conveyed by the collection of words used to write or talk about them.
A climate change topic has words like temperature, increase, effects, and costs. A breakfast topic might have words like coffee, bagel, muffin, and quick. While human readers can learn to identify broad themes like climate change or breakfast directly, computers can't. Instead, automatic approaches try to infer them from the associations found between words in the text. The result of this inference process is a model of latent topics that plausibly generates the collection of actual text.
While the intuitions of topic modeling are straightforward, the mechanics of the required statistical inference are not and it turns out that the LDA technique has some shortcomings. For one, it cannot automatically identify the number of topics in the collection, requiring the researcher to guess. The number of topics is immensely consequential in the determining the outcome of LDA and so the researcher is often left to trial and error. Another, less visible problem is that the topics LDA identifies will tend to have similar shapes for the distributions of words in topics, something that is very likely untrue of real topics. These and other issues have researchers thinking about approaches that can improve LDA.
For inspiration in addressing these problems, Gerlach turned to research in community detection in networks. Networks are a way of describing a set of relationships, like who knows whom, what airports have service between them, and what existing research new scientific articles reference. As the Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon parlor game helps to show, networks rarely have complete breaks and there is almost always a path from one person, airport, or article to any other. This means it is not always visually apparent what elements form a functional group. In social life, communities are one such functional group and the methods of community detection grew out of a desire to find meaningful groups within the thicket of massive social networks.
The basic problem of community detection has a lot in common with topic modeling. We often don't know the groups that individuals belong to, but we might know with whom they associate and use that information to infer the groups. The inference techniques developed in community detection research, however, have addressed some of the same types of problems that undermine the usefulness of the LDA topic modeling technique. Gerlach and his collaborators capitalize on these advancements and adapted elements of community detection to the problem of topic modeling in what they call the hierarchical stochastic blockmodel approach to topic modeling, or hSBM.
The results speak for themselves. The approach doesn't need a prespecified number of topics and tests of its ability to properly identify known ground-truth topics come down decisively in favor of hSBM. And as a bonus, the method happens to group documents together into communities, letting researchers identify simultaneously both what is being discussed and who is saying what.
Gerlach says natural language processing is a fast moving research area so it's not clear how others will put the method to use and what types of insights it might ultimately lead to, but he's hopeful it can shed light on important dynamics like language change.


Former NBA star Dennis Rodman says he's going to North Korea to try to open a door.
He told reporters at Beijing airport Tuesday that he believes President Donald Trump is happy with his visit "to accomplish something we both need."
Rodman has traveled to North Korea before, though he has been criticized for comments he made on previous trips.
Asked if he would talk to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un about several Americans detained there, he said "that's not my purpose right now."
A senior U.S. government official has said the U.S. wishes former NBA star Dennis Rodman well on his trip to North Korea.
Undersecretary of State Thomas Shannon also told reporters in Tokyo that the U.S. has issued travel warnings to Americans suggesting they not travel to North Korea for their own safety.
Rodman is heading to North Korea later Tuesday from Beijing. He has visited several times before.
Shannon is in Tokyo to meet Japanese officials before heading to South Korea.
Former NBA star Dennis Rodman has been spotted at Beijing airport, from where he is expected to board a flight to North Korea.
He was wearing sunglasses in a black T-shirt as he walked through media cameras and headed to a first-class lounge.
Rodman has made several visits to North Korea. This is his first since U.S. President Donald Trump took office.
North Korea is expecting another visit by former NBA bad boy Dennis Rodman.
He's made several visits to the country, but has been roundly criticized for insensitive comments and for regaling leader Kim Jong Un with "Happy Birthday" in 2014. On the same trip, he suggested an American missionary was at fault for his own imprisonment in North Korea, remarks for which he later apologized.
A foreign ministry official who spoke to the AP in Pyongyang confirmed Rodman was expected to arrive Tuesday but could not provide details. He spoke on condition of anonymity because the ministry had not issued a formal statement.
It would be Rodman's first visit to the country since President Donald Trump took office.


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This year's Association for Clinical Data Management conference, ACDM22, is scheduled for March 13-15, 2022, taking place at the Sheraton Grand Hotel in Edinburgh, Scotland.
The full program includes speakers, panels, workshops and debates featuring some of the top experts and specialists in clinical data management. Dozens of exhibitors and sponsors will be on hand to share information, answer questions and explore new frontiers.
This year, Anju Software is pleased to be counted among ACDM22's sponsors. We're looking forward to discussing the complex and vibrant world of clinical data management alongside fellow specialists in the field. Several events have already made our "can't miss" list for ACDM22.
Top ACDM22 Presentations To Attend
This is a three-day conference, with the first dedicated to networking. The next two full days are replete with plenary and parallel sessions plus parallel demo hours so you can attend sessions that are most pertinent to your interests. If you need help prioritizing, here are some of the best topics and speakers at this year's conference.
Up-Skilling Data Managers for the Future: Panel
Monday, Mar. 14, 2022
The plenary sessions at ACDM22 kick off at 11:30 a.m. on March 14, 2022, with "Up-Skilling Data Managers for the Future." Presenters include Maria Craze and Christopher Lamplugh of Merck & Co, Mike Jagielski of KCR, Catherine Célignant of Pfizer and Jennifer Duff of Watson Health at IBM.
Data managers are no longer responsible for data entry. Rather, they focus on data analysis, accuracy and organization. Yet the role continues to evolve, leaving organizations in a tough position as they scramble to upskill data management staff. By hiring for potential, clinical organizations can build stronger data management workforces. This panel explores how to hire for the skills data managers need — including the skill of learning and adapting to new challenges.
Embracing the SDTM Mindset at Study Start To Mitigate Compliance Issues
The first of two parallel sessions starting at 1:45 p.m. on March 14, 2022, is presented by Els Janssens, executive manager secure data office at SGS Health Science.
Compliance with Study Data Tabulation Model (SDTM) data standards poses significant challenges for clinical research, yet SDTM-compliant databases also lay the cornerstone for transparent, comprehensive data essential to sound statistical analysis. One way to address the challenges of Clinical Data Interchange Standards Consortium (CDISC) SDTM compliance is to use the standards as a starting point in study development in order to reduce compliance issues and build datasets that can be used effectively.
In this presentation, Janssens offers real-world examples of SDTM compliance issues that arise when SDTM standards aren't embraced at the beginning of clinical studies. Analyzing these examples, Janssens and the audience can explore ways to incorporate SDTM-knowledgeable team members at the earliest phases of a project in order to mitigate compliance issues and make data analysis easier.
New and Emerging Technologies: Navigating AHEAD to the Future
At 2:15 p.m. on March 14, 2022, a parallel session on "New and Emerging Technologies: Navigating AHEAD to the Future" will be presented by Jesika Vora and Prabha Mishra of Cognizant.
Digital transformation is sweeping the globe, and clinical data management finds itself both enhanced and disrupted by the change. Just as it seems we've become accustomed to computers as efficient data storage and computation tools, technologies like intelligence process automation, machine learning and artificial intelligence stand to change the way we use and interact with digital tools once again.
In this session, Vora and Mishra explore ways that clinical trial managers and medical affairs teams can integrate new technologies for more efficient and accurate work. They examine the impact of integrating emerging technologies into study startups, using them during the study itself, and leveraging their capabilities in the study closeout phase. They also look at how the industry will grow and change as these tools become more commonplace.
The Expanding Role of Real World Data in the Drug Development Process
Tuesday, Mar. 15, 2022
The final day's plenary session starts bright and early at 9:00 a.m., and includes a presentation by Danielle Grindley, real world data manager at Bionical Emas.
Real World Data (RWD) describes health data collected outside a randomized trial. For clinical trial managers and medical affairs teams, RWD encompasses a great deal of the information they handle, including patient-reported outcomes, billing information, electronic health records and more.
The use of RWD can play a vital role in understanding the results of clinical trials and the impact of those results on patient and community health and well-being. Advances in managing digital information via technology offer new ways to understand the role of RWD in the drug development process. Grindley provides useful information on how to put real world data to work in drug development and improving clinical data management to account for this valuable yet overlooked information source.
Data Integration: How Best To Perform Data Management Activities on Data From Multiple External Sources
After an 11:00 a.m. break for coffee and to explore the exhibitions, parallel sessions start again on March 15 at 11:30 a.m. They include this can't-miss session on data integration presented by Rashida Rampurawala, a study data manager from GSK.
As clinical data management has embraced technologies, it has often done so with the goal of improving data sciences and analytics, including data integration. Today, many organizations need a clear understanding of how to integrate data from diverse sources into a single database. Efficient data integration preserves the quality of data and helps make analysis more efficient.
In this session, Rampurawala explores some of the big questions surrounding data integration, breaking them down into actionable insights to improve the clinical trial process.
AI and Data Management: Opportunities and Challenges
In early 2021, ACDM sent out a questionnaire to its members about how they think artificial intelligence and machine learning will impact data management. After lunch on Tuesday, Tim Armitage, Executive Director of Business Solutions at Anju Software and member of the ACDM eDigital Data Management Expert Group, will lead a panel discussion around those technologies.
This discussion will give attendees a chance to dive deep into AI and ML. Panelists will touch on regulatory challenges, business opportunities, implementation and what data management capabilities these tools will unlock as they evolve. Panelists in this session will include: Pfizer Associate Director, Asset Lead Ashley Howard, CluePoints Vice President Rich Davies, and Phastar Senior Director of Data Operations Sheelagh Aird.
Who's Your Data Scientist? Does One Shoe Fit All?
Among the last plenary sessions on March 15, 2022, is this 3:30 p.m. presentation by Tanya du Plessis, chief data strategist and solutions officer at Bioforum the Data Masters.
In this session, du Plessis moves beyond the common misconception that integrating data sciences into clinical trial management simply means adding a new person or job title to the team. Rather, integrating data science into clinical trial work requires the entire team to reconceptualize the ways in which technology and data can be used to reach key goals.
The change can seem daunting, but it offers exciting opportunities to improve the quality of data gathered and the efficiency and clarity of data analysis. In this presentation, du Plessis explores real-world examples of various ways that organizations have adopted data science methods and integrated data scientists into their teams. The session also includes tips on how data managers can work more closely with data scientists to improve key outcomes.
Whether you're attending ACDM22 to catch a particular speaker, present research and ideas, or try a little of everything, we predict a fulfilling and valuable weekend. Join us in Edinburgh, on March 13-15, 2022, for ACDM22.
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F1: Living the American dream
LEWIS Hamilton lived the American dream in Indianapolis but he refuses to contemplate world domination as he took a 10-point lead at the top of the drivers' championship.
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The McLaren rookie completed a perfect fortnight across the Atlantic by adding a win in the US Grand Prix to his maiden F1 victory in Canada the week before.
The races also marked his first two pole positions and his 1.5 second win over team-mate Fernando Alonso at Indianapolis was his seventh successive podium finish - a 100% record in his short career.
"What an amazing trip," Hamilton said. "It's been extremely intense and I've thoroughly enjoyed it.
"To come to Canada for my first time and here now to Indianapolis for my first time, and have the best two races of my life has been really amazing."
Hamilton will return to Europe looking to add win number three in the French Grand Prix at Magny-Cours on July 1.
That would put him 12 points clear at the very least at the top of the drivers' championship, should Alonso complete a fourth successive McLaren one-two finish.
Yet he once again insisted a world title was not on his agenda. "I wouldn't say my goals have changed," the British driver said. "Just that I came to the season with an open mind just trying to do a good job.
"Yes, we're seven races into the championship, I have to be smart and realise that I'm running at the front, and there is a possibility of winning the championship.
"But I still think it's far, far too early to even think about it or get any hopes up.
"Anything can happen during the season, I just have to try to stay, remain consistent and try to keep on winning.
"But as many points from each race is good for the team and also for me. So I'm sure that's what me and Fernando are going to try to do."
Hamilton said he was still trying to come to terms with his record-breaking success for a Formula One rookie, and that he never imagined before this season that he would win two races in a row.
"Absolutely not. Coming into the season you have to be realistic. This is the pinnacle of the sport and to come in, I didn't expect anything, but I hoped to do well and do a solid job and start reasonably well in the season," he said.
"Now I have to build upon it and keep learning on a steep learning curve.
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Dramatic verse occurs in a dramatic work, such as a play, composed in poetic form. The tradition of dramatic verse extends at least as far back as ancient Greece.
The English Renaissance saw the height of dramatic verse in the English-speaking world, with playwrights such as Ben Jonson, Christopher Marlowe and William Shakespeare developing new techniques, both for dramatic structure and poetic form. Though a few plays, such as A Midsummer Night's Dream, feature extended passages of rhymed verse, the majority of dramatic verse is composed as blank verse; there are also passages of prose.
Dramatic verse began to decline in popularity in the nineteenth century, when the prosaic and conversational styles of playwrights such as Henrik Ibsen became more prevalent, and were adapted in English by George Bernard Shaw. Verse drama did have a role in the development of Irish theatre.
An important trend from around 1800 was the closet drama: a verse drama intended to be read from the page, rather than performed. Lord Byron and Shelley, as well as a host of lesser figures, devoted much time to the closet drama, in a signal that the verse tragedy was already in a state of obsolescence. That is, while poets of the eighteenth century could write so-so poetic dramas, the public taste for new examples was already moving away by the start of the nineteenth century, and there was little commercial appeal in staging them.
Instead, opera would take up verse drama, as something to be sung: it is still the case that a verse libretto can be successful. Verse drama as such, however, in becoming closet drama, became simply a longer poetic form, without the connection to practical theatre and performance.
According to Robertson Davies in A Voice From the Attic, closet drama is "Dreariest of literature, most second hand and fusty of experience!". But indeed a great deal of it was written in Victorian times, and afterwards, to the extent that it became a more popular long form at least than the faded epic. Prolific in the form were, for example, Michael Field and Gordon Bottomley.
Dramatic poetry is any poetry that uses the discourse of the characters involved to tell a story or portray a situation.
The major types of dramatic poetry are those already discussed, to be found in plays written for the theatre, and libretti. There are further dramatic verse forms: these include dramatic monologues, such as those written by Robert Browning and Alfred Tennyson and William Shakespeare.
Collaborative play writing for verse drama is available at Wikiversity (see below).
The news that former poet laureate Andrew Motion is writing a play, to be premiered at this year's High Tide festival sounds like something of a surprise on first hearing. However, the more I think about it, the more I think this might be a cause for cautious celebration.
Let's be honest, neither "verse-drama" nor "poetic theatre" has an alluring ring, does it? I have to remind myself that actually I quite like that sort of thing. I don't know whether it's simply cultural – whether we subconsciously hear the word "poetic" as a synonym for "painfully slow" – or whether it's specific to when the word is attached to "theatre", another word with a rich tapestry of negative connotations (most commonly as a synonym for show-offy, or something dishonest). But I refuse to believe it's just me who hears the words "poetic drama" and first imagines something slowly woven from pastel shades of twee. It has an identity problem.
At first glance, poetic drama hasn't been having a great time of it for a while now. I remember being fascinated, when researching my book about the history of the National Student Drama festival , to read an account by Sir Harold Hobson of a session at one of the first festivals back in 1958, when Robert Robinson spent an afternoon tearing apart the work of Christopher Fry. The way Hobson tells it, this was the writing on the wall for the British verse-drama movement.
With hindsight, it can certainly look as if the Angry Young Men swept the genre off the British stage for years afterwards.
But is that really the case? On one hand, there are recent turkeys like Fram and Afterlife , appearing to confirm that we're still not terribly sure we want any verse at all back on stage just yet, thank you very much. On the other hand, leaving aside for the moment the striking fact that Britain's single most successful theatrical export and our national poet, Shakespeare, is mostly famous for his plays, which are largely written in verse – some of the best ever constructed in English – there has actually been quite a lot of poetry smuggled into theatre.
Consider, for example, Ranjit Bolt or Martin Crimp's translations of Molière. Seamus Heaney's work on the Greeks or Ted Hughes's Racine, or current poet laureate Carol Ann Duffy's collaborations on adaptations of the Grimm's fairy tales with Tim Supple.
There are also those dramatists who have published books of poetry, ranging from Howard Barker to Chris Goode .
And finally, there's the work of such theatrical poets as Samuel Beckett and Sarah Kane; possibly two of the most influential dramatists of the last half-century.
Indeed, the more I think about it, far from poetry and theatre being opposed, when combined they can result in some of the most arresting work ever created for the stage.
After all, poetry can do precisely what even the best naturalistic reproduction of everyday speech can't – it can show us our language again. Poetry rejoices in the crackle of thought and the impact of word upon word. Rather than trying to "get right" what everyone already says, the job of the poet is to try to remake language enough to be able to say something new; to take all the words which are exhausted day-to-day and make them strange and unpredictable; to let them mean more. What better thing for performers to speak on stage? But, for God's sake, let's find a better name for it.


The 2019 Cadillac CT6 Platinum showcases a more aggressive exterior appearance inspired by the Escala Concept and enhanced interior with updated technology and materials.
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For the first time in 26 years, Cadillac will have an exclusive engine -- a 4.2-litre twin-turbo V-8. The new engine makes good on a 2016 promise by brand President Johan de Nysschen.
Perhaps the most technically complex and advanced regular production engine ever from GM, the 4.2-litre is a quad-cam, 32-valve, direct-injected aluminum motor. The two turbochargers and the catalytic converters are placed between the banks of cylinders. The design, known as the "hot V," is used by Cadillac's chief German rivals.
Cadillac's last unique engine -- one that did not share its architecture with any other GM divisions -- came a quarter-century ago in the 1993 Allante roadster. That car debuted the 4.6-litre Northstar V-8. Variants of that engine remained in production until 2010, and other GM divisions used it.
GM hinted of a production version of a twin-turbo Cadillac V-8 engine in August 2016 when the swoopy Cadillac Escala fastback concept made its debut at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. GM said then: "Escala uses a new 4.2-litre twin-turbo V-8 engine, a prototype of a new system in development for future Cadillac models. The advanced engine utilizes Active Fuel Management technology, enabling fuel-saving 4-cylinder operation."
GM came close once before to building a hot V engine. Before the company's 2009 bankruptcy, tooling was being installed at its Tonowanda, N.Y., engine plant for a 4.5-litre diesel V-8 for light-duty pickups and SUVs. GM's financial problems killed the engine before production began.
Cadillac officials would not comment on projected volumes for the 4.2-litre engine or other vehicles that might use it, but production is likely to be limited, perhaps to around 3,000 or so units per year. Building engines by hand is slower than mass production. Also, Cadillac's V-series performance cars are considerably more expensive than standard versions. And U.S. sales of nearly all luxury cars continues to slip as the market shifts to SUVs and crossovers.


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Max 2: White House Hero (2017)
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Max is assigned to the White House while Butch, the secret service dog, is on maternity leave. He meets TJ, a 12 year old boy, who is the President's son. Due to his father's high profile, he is trying hard to fit in and lead a normal life. During a state visit by the Russian President and his daughter, Alexandra (Alex), TJ is asked to accompany her, during their stay. TJ befriends Alex, but when they get into trouble, Max comes to the rescue!
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They're Watching (2016)
Thriller | Horror | Comedy
Cristian Balint, David Alpay, Carrie Genzel, Mircea Constantinescu
When an American home improvement TV show visits a remote Eastern European village, the young crew thinks the lack of mocha lattés and free wifi will be the worst of their problems. But after their filming interrupts the superstitious villagers' private religious ritual, the situation takes a turn for the homicidal... and when the blood starts flowing, that's when things get really weird. With THEY'RE WATCHING, noted graphic novelists and animators Micah Wright and Jay Lender turn a classic horror premise upside down to create a fresh, funny, eye-popping twist on the genre.
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A group of people fight to survive in a zombie infested town.
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January 6, 2022 / 2022 FRANCHISE 500 RANKING
Entrepreneur's 43rd annual Franchise 500® ranking shines a light on the unique challenges and changes that have shaped the franchise industry over the last year—and how franchisors have adapted and evolved to meet them.
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Winter is here! Check out some at-home activities for you to enjoy as a family as you try to stay warm throughout the season!
December 31, 2021 / 22 FRANCHISES WE LOVE FOR THE NEW YEAR
Happy New Year! To celebrate, 1851 rounded up 22 of the most exciting franchise concepts that are positioned to thrive in '22.
December 27, 2021 / TOP PRIVATE PRESCHOOL FRANCHISES CHILDCARE PROFESSIONALS SHOULD CONSIDER
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December 15, 2021 / HOW TO SURVIVE HOLIDAY TODDLER MELTDOWNS
Tis the season to be overstimulated. If you notice your little one is acting out, they may need to take a break from the hectic holiday pace. Here's how you can help them.
December 9, 2021 / 5 TIPS TO PREVENT HOLIDAY MELTDOWNS IN YOUNG CHILDREN
Between spending enough quality time with loved ones and keeping up with the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, it's common for many to experience some stress and anxiety this time of year – including the youngest members of our families.
December 6, 2021 / 5 TIPS TO PREVENT YOUNG KIDS FROM MELTING DOWN DURING THE HOLIDAYS
Regardless of how you celebrate the holidays, this can be a magical time for young children. But from a parent's perspective, the disruption in their child's regular routine may feel like a seasonal conspiracy that precipitates into an emotional meltdown.
December 3, 2021 / ONE KIND WORD: BUILDING RESILIENCE DURING ANTI-BULLYING WEEK AND BEYOND WITH THE GODDARD SCHOOL
Explore One Kind Word during Anti-Bullying Week and beyond in this conversation with The Goddard School and discover ways to empower your young learners to be a little more compassionate every day.
December 2, 2021 / 5 WAYS TO PREVENT HOLIDAY MELTDOWNS
To help parents this holiday season, The Goddard School put together five tips to help prevent holiday meltdowns in young children and to help the whole family enjoy these special moments together.
November 16, 2021 / DENNIS R. MAPLE ON THE 5 THINGS PARENTS CAN DO TO HELP THEIR CHILDREN THRIVE AND EXCEL IN SCHOOL
School is really not easy these days. What can parents do to help their children thrive and excel in school, particularly during these challenging and anxiety-provoking times?
November 9, 2021 / TWINDEMIC TIPS: HOW TO HANDLE THE WINTER FLU & COVID
Flu season is here, but this season of sniffles might be a little different, with the possibility of what experts are calling a "twindemic," the combination of a severe flu season alongside COVID-19.
October 15, 2021 / MOST PROFITABLE FRANCHISES
The Goddard School is listed as one of Franchise Business Review's Most Profitable Franchises
October 5, 2021 / 2021 TOP FRANCHISES FOR VETERANS RANKING
Entrepreneur ranks the top 150 franchises offering incentives and other programs to help veterans become franchisees
October 4, 2021 / THE 15 MOST PROFITABLE FRANCHISES IN THE US
The 15 franchises you'll find on this list are the ones with the highest profits in 2019 based on net profit data included in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD)
October 1, 2021 / FRANCHISE TIMES TOP 400
See the annual ranking of the largest U.S.-based franchise systems by systemwide sales
September 17, 2021 / TIME-TESTED TIPS FOR READING WITH YOUR KIDS
Reading with your children strengthens your bond with them, builds vocabulary and language skills, supports brain development, teaches life skills through conversations about the characters in the stories and so much more
September 10, 2021 / 5 CHILD CARE FRANCHISES WE LOVE
With many saying "hasta la vista, baby" to WFH life, here are five of our favorite child care franchises poised for success during the pandemic and beyond
September 9, 2021 / HOW IFA HAS HELPED SUSTAIN MY BUSINESS
Over the last year and a half, we – small business owners and larger organizations alike – have had to and continue to navigate the pandemic together
August 25, 2021 / FDD TALK 2021: THE GODDARD SCHOOL FRANCHISE REVIEW (FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS, COSTS, FEES, AND MORE)
Learn about The Goddard School's financial performance analysis, costs, fees, and more
August 24, 2021 / GODDARD SYSTEMS, INC. PRESENTS 13TH ANNUAL ANTHONY A. MARTINO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP TO TEEBA FURAT MARLOWE FROM CONCORD, OH
GSI has awarded Teeba Furat Marlowe the 2021 Anthony A. Martino Memorial Scholarship
Iraqi War survivor awarded $10,000 to help pursue college studies in medicine
August 20, 2021 / (10 OF) 21 FRANCHISING PREDICTIONS FOR 2021
Franchising faced challenges we never could have imagined this time last year, and while some businesses shut down completely or operated at reduced capacity, others were able to survive or even thrive
August 13, 2021 / THE IMPORTANCE OF FAMILY SUPPORT FOR BEGINNING READERS
How good school-home partnerships strengthen literacy
August 4, 2021 / GODDARD SYSTEMS, INC. AND CELEBRITY FOCUS, INC. WIN TWO 2021 SKYLINE AWARDS FROM
PRSA Chicago Chapter honors '2020 Teacher Appreciation Week' and 'Parenting Under Five' videos
July 26, 2021 / CHILDREN'S FRANCHISE INDUSTRY REPORT (2021)
A new appreciation for children's franchises
July 20, 2021 / THE GODDARD SCHOOL® BUILDS TARGETED CURRICULUM AROUND GREAT WORKS OF CHILDREN'S LITERATURE FOCUSING ON SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
This fall, The Goddard School introduces a targeted curriculum built around great works of children's literature focusing on social-emotional development
July 19, 2021 / THE GODDARD SCHOOL BUILDS TARGETED CURRICULUM AROUND GREAT WORKS OF CHILDREN'S LITERATURE FOCUSING ON SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
"Life Lesson Library" teaches five educational themes including self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making
July 1, 2021 / BEING AND PLAYING OUTDOORS MATTERS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN
How to help a child re-engage with nature
June 25, 2021 /THE GODDARD SCHOOL - 2021 SUMMER LEARNING PROGRAM
A structured summer learning environment offers several benefits for young children
June 23, 2021 / 7 OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES FOR YOUNG CHILDREN TO LEARN WHILE HAVING FUN
Summer learning has a positive impact on young children's social-emotional development
June 4, 2021 / CHILDREN'S BUSINESSES FRANCHISES
The Goddard School ranks #76 in Entrepreneur magazine's Franchise 500
June 1, 2021 / CHILDREN'S PRODUCTS AND SERVICES FUTURE-PROOF FRANCHISING
Children's products and services franchises show a lot of growth potential for budding business owners
June 1, 2021 / GODDARD SYSTEMS, INC. AND CELEBRITY FOCUS, INC. WIN COVETED 2021 PUBLIC RELATIONS SOCIETY OF AMERICA BRONZE ANVIL AWARD OF COMMENDATION
'2020 Teacher Appreciation Week' video earns national recognition from leading professional organization
May 28, 2021 / HOW PARENTS CAN SHOW GRATITUDE FOR THEIR CHILD'S EDUCATOR EVERY DAY
Showing our appreciation of teachers
May 27, 2021 / FRANCHISE TIMES EXECUTIVE LADDER
Goddard Systems, franchisor of The Goddard School, appointed Dennis Maple as chairman of the board
May 24, 2021 / GODDARD SYSTEMS, INC. EXPANDS TEACHER OF THE YEAR PROGRAM, CELEBRATING 12 OUTSTANDING EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY
GSI expanded its Teacher of the Year program to celebrate additional teachers for their outstanding efforts and commitment to students during the pandemic
Hallie Brady from McKinney, TX is awarded grand prize winner
May 18, 2021 / GODDARD SYSTEMS, INC. CEO DENNIS R. MAPLE APPOINTED CHAIRMAN
GSI announced Chief Executive Officer Dennis R. Maple has been appointed to the additional position of Chairman of the Board
May 6, 2021 / GODDARD SYSTEMS, INC. ANNOUNCES FRANCHISEE ADVISORY COUNCIL
Inaugural council serves as forum to share insights and perspectives
April 30, 2021 / REPAIRING COVID-19'S EFFECT ON THE HOME-TO-SCHOOL CONNECTION
How to rebuild parent-teacher communication as we come out of the pandemic
April 19, 2021 / PEOPLE ON THE MOVE: DENNIS R. MAPLE
Dennis Maple elected chairman of GSI
April 16, 2021 / KEEP YOUR KIDS ENGAGED OVER THE SUMMER WITH GODDARD SYSTEMS, INC.
The Goddard School offers summer learning for your youngsters
April 6, 2021 / GODDARD SYSTEMS, INC. CEO DENNIS R. MAPLE APPOINTED CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Premium childcare provider supports parents with new summer curriculum, familiar routines for kids, and fresh 'Parenting Under Five' video tips
March 30, 2021 / RETURN OF THE RICHLY CONNECTED CHILDHOOD
How parents can help their children re-enter the social world post-pandemic
March 17, 2021 / BEST DAYCARE FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITIES FOR 2021
If you're thinking about joining a franchise, then consider entering the daycare industry
March 15, 2021 / THE GODDARD SCHOOL® PREPARES FOR A RETURN TO IN-PERSON SUMMER LEARNING AND FUN
As families across the nation seek to recover from the pandemic, The Goddard School announced its 2021 Summer Learning program
March 12, 2021 / ECEC APPLAUDS PASSAGE OF THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN
ARPA offers COVID-19 pandemic relief to the childcare industry
February 2, 2021 / DELIGHTFUL WAYS TO SOOTHE YOUNG CHILDREN DURING LOCKDOWN
Families are distracted, short on patience, and hoping for an end to this extended lockdown, but there are specific steps to improve daily life
January 29, 2021 / FOR REAL PROGRESS, FUND THE HUMANITIES
National initiatives have incorporated STEM education into their programs for children as young as 6 weeks old
January 14, 2021 / MOST PROFITABLE FRANCHISES
This year's Most Profitable Franchises went through some very stringent criteria
January 14, 2021 / THE 200 BEST FRANCHISES TO BUY IN 2021 - RANKED, REVIEWED, RECOMMENDED
Franchise Business Review's annual Top 200 Franchises ranking highlights the best franchise opportunities based on owner satisfaction
January 14, 2021 / THE BEST MULTI-UNIT FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITIES
This year's Top 50 Multi-Unit Franchises includes a wide variety of business types including real estate, food, fitness, business services, personal services, education, and more
January 14, 2021 / TOP RATED EDUCATION FRANCHISES
Top franchises in the Education Category as rated by current franchisee satisfaction
January 12, 2021 / DENNIS R. MAPLE ELECTED TO THE INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Dennis Maple elected to IFA Board of Directors
Goddard Systems, Inc. President and CEO joins board of world's largest franchising organization
January 11, 2021 / IFA ELECTS 5 NEW MEMBERS TO ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
New board members are drawn from a world class set of franchisors and franchisees
January 4, 2021 / 21 FRANCHISING PREDICTIONS FOR 2021
Franchising thought leaders share what they expect in the coming year
November 20, 2020 / THE GODDARD SCHOOL® LAUNCHES NEW VIDEO SERIES, PROVIDING VALUABLE RESOURCE TO PARENTS
'Parenting Under Five' taps into knowledge of health and wellbeing medical experts to help parents make informed decisions about childcare
October 23, 2020 / THE PANDEMIC'S IMPACT ON CHILDREN'S AND THEIR PARENTS' SLEEP
Dr. Kyle Pruett, Clinical Professor of Child Psychiatry at Yale Medical School and member of The Goddard School's Educational Advisory Board, explains the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the sleep habits of both young children and their parents. Here, he provides tips for parents and children to stay well-rested during these times.
October 17, 2020 / THE GODDARD SCHOOL TO OPEN ALEXANDRIA LOCATION IN EARLY 2021
There's a new Goddard School coming to the Alexandria, VA area. Taruna and Rahul Jain saw a need for high-quality early childcare in the northern Virginia area after living there for 20 years. The new owners, who are excited to open their School's doors in early 2021, have been working hard to provide a healthy, safe and caring environment with flexible schedules designed with families in mind.
October 14, 2020 / THE GODDARD SCHOOL IS NOW OPEN IN CHATTANOOGA
The Goddard School has officially opened in Chattanooga, TN and is now enrolling. The new School offers parents in the community peace of mind knowing there's an option for their children to safely return to the classroom in a nurturing environment.
October 8, 2020 / THE GODDARD SCHOOL FEATURED ON MIDDAY MARYLAND
GSI's president and CEO Dennis Maple, and The Goddard School's medical advisor, Dr. Jack Maypole of Boston Medical Center, spoke with WMAR's (ABC-2 Baltimore) Elsa M. about how Goddard is helping parents prepare their children for a safe and healthy return to childcare.
October 8, 2020 / LESSONS FROM THE CLASSROOM! DOCTORS SHARE ADVICE FOR PARENTS ABOUT CHILDCARE AND SCHOOL
Whether it's virtually or in person, there's no doubt that kids and parents are facing very different routines
October 5, 2020 / THE BEST WATER TABLES FOR KIDS, ACCORDING TO EXPERTS
Lee Scott, chairperson of The Goddard School's Educational Advisory Board, recently weighed in on ways that water tables support different types of play. In this article, Lee discusses how water is ideal for sensory play, as children enjoy the different textures of water and sand.
October 5, 2020 / KEEPING SCHOOLS GOING AND CHILDREN LEARNING DESPITE THE PANDEMIC
Dennis Maple, GSI's president and CEO, and Dr. Jack Maypole, medical advisor for The Goddard School, sat down with WUSA-9 (Washington D.C.) to talk about how Goddard is continuously working to keep children in our Schools as safe as can be.
October 2, 2020 / THE GODDARD SCHOOL TO OPEN KENT LOCATION IN 2021
There is a new Goddard School location coming to Kent, OR in 2021! The new 10,200-square-foot School spans two stories and has space for 138 students to have fun learning in a healthy, safe and caring environment. The health and wellbeing of children is always The Goddard School's top priority, which is why this location will feature a ZONO disinfecting machine to help keep learning materials germ-free.
September 30, 2020 / DOCTOR, EDUCATION CEO SHARE 'BEST LESSONS LEARNED' FROM PANDEMIC FOR PARENTS, CHILDREN
GSI's President and CEO Dennis Maple, along with The Goddard School's medical advisor, Dr. Jack Maypole of Boston Medical Center, sat down with CBS 58 (Milwaukee) to share the ways Goddard is working to create a culture of safety in Schools in an effort to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus, and keep children healthy.
September 30, 2020 / THE "BEST LESSONS" WE ARE LEARNING TO KEEP OUR SCHOOLS MOVING FORWARD AND ENABLE CHILDREN TO CONTINUE LEARNING
Dennis Maple, GSI's president and CEO, and Dr. Jack Maypole, medical advisor for The Goddard School, recently spoke with ABC 10 about the safety protocols parents should be looking for in childcare centers, how Goddard is doing our part to help keep children safe, and more.
September 29, 2020 / SHOULD WE WORRY ABOUT CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH DURING COVID?
Helping our youngest stay emotionally safe now that COVID-19 is here to stay
September 15, 2020 / PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVES DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR FUTURE GODDARD SCHOOL
The Bentonville, AR Planning Commission recently approved a development plan for a future Goddard School. The 9,500-square-foot School will be located at 3703 S.W. H Street.
September 14, 2020 / THE GODDARD SCHOOL OF BLAINE, ME OPENS DOORS
The Goddard School of Blaine, MN officially opened its doors on Wednesday, September 2, 2020. Owner Mike Sokol and members of the MetroNorth Chamber of Commerce celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The new School, which will serve 150 students, features five outdoor playgrounds and an indoor multipurpose room for children to have fun in while learning.
September 11, 2020 / SOME CHILD CARE CENTERS IN IDAHO START TO REBOUND IN PANDEMIC
As childcare centers across Idaho start the process of reopening, Rick Antl, franchisee of The Goddard School located in Meridian, ID, talks about the challenges brought on during the pandemic and the uptick his School has seen in enrollment as area businesses begin to reopen.
September 9, 2020 / HELP YOUR CHILD HAVE A SUCCESSFUL REMOTE SCHOOL YEAR WITH THESE 5 THINGS
Lee Scott, childhood education expert and chairperson of The Goddard School Educational Advisory Board, weighed in on this hot topic, commenting on the VIVO Height Adjustable Workstation and how it gives children options based on how they like to work.
September 8, 2020 / TEACHERS REVEAL THE BIG WAYS THEIR CLASSROOMS HAVE CHANGED THIS FALL FOR THE PANDEMIC
Dr. Craig Bach, Vice President of Education for Goddard Systems, Inc., details The Goddard School's increased health and safety procedures. Specifically, he highlights the new pick-up/drop-off and lunch procedures.
September 4, 2020 / PRESCHOOLS ARE GETTING CREATIVE TO ENGAGE THE YOUNGEST OF ORANGE COUNTY'S LEARNERS
Parina Mehta, owner of The Goddard School located in Lake Forest, CA, outlines her School's health and safety procedures designed for the wellbeing of students amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Mehta highlights changes her School has made, such as consistently sanitizing toys, finding new takes on traditionally collaborative projects and moving classes outdoors when possible.
August 27, 2020 / 7 WAYS TO SUPPORT YOUR KID'S TEACHERS IN THIS UNPRECEDENTED SCHOOL YEAR
Lee Scott, childhood education expert and chairperson of The Goddard School Educational Advisory Board, talks about how a thank-you note or card from a student can do wonders to boost teachers' morale.
August 26, 2020 / HOW THE PANDEMIC IS STRENGTHENING FATHER-CHILD RELATIONSHIPS
A silver lining gleams from the pandemic storm cloud
August 20, 2020 / THE GODDARD SCHOOL® PRESENTS THE 12TH ANNUAL ANTHONY A. MARTINO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP TO OUTSTANDING GODDARD GRADUATE FROM PORTLAND, OR
Breanna Guo was awarded $10,000 to help her pursue college studies in liberal arts
August 12, 2020 / CHICAGO'S SOUTH LOOP NEIGHBORHOOD WELCOMES THE GODDARD SCHOOL
The Goddard School of Chicago (South Loop), IL recently opened its doors. The three-story building includes a rooftop playground and a covered multi-purpose room. The location officially opened July 20.
August 10, 2020 / WAIVERS, LIMITED CLASS SIZES, AND "INDOOR SHOES" ARE JUST SOME OF THE WAYS PRIVATE PRESCHOOLS ARE PLANNING TO REOPEN IN THE FALL
Dr. Craig Bach, Vice President of Education for Goddard Systems, Inc., explains how The Goddard School implemented strict health and safety protocols. These include pick-up/drop-off procedures, social distancing rules and flexible scheduling.
August 6, 2020 / EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR REMOTE LEARNING (FOR EVERY TYPE OF KID)
Lee Scott, childhood education expert and chairperson of The Goddard School Educational Advisory Board, outlines the products that help children get the most out of the remote learning experience.
July 31, 2020 / HOW TO GO "BACK TO SCHOOL" DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Jennifer Jipson, Ph.D., a member of The Goddard School Educational Advisory Board, explains how playful learning at home can contribute greatly to children's educations. Things you have around the house, such as board games, can do wonders in teaching children about things like math while also helping to develop their social-emotional intelligence.
July 29, 2020 / SEPARATION WORRIES COULD BE SIGNIFICANT AS SCHOOLS REOPEN
How parents can help children manage their feelings
July 27, 2020 / THE BEST TOYS FOR THREE-YEAR-OLDS — THAT EVEN YOUR ANGSTY THREENAGER WILL LOVE
Dr. Jack Maypole, member of The Goddard School Educational Advisory Board, provides insights on which toys best meet the developmental needs of three-year-olds. A well-respected and successful pediatrician, Dr. Maypole's many years of treating children of all ages make him the go-to expert on this subject.
July 16, 2020 / FEW BLACK-OWNED BUSINESSES GET PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM (PPP) LOANS
The Goddard School located in Middleton, MA, which is owned by African Americans Johann and Mark Hunter, secured a PPP loan during the pandemic. The School is one of the few minority-owned businesses in the Middleton area to do so.
July 13, 2020 / THOUSANDS OF NYC DAYCARES REOPEN WITH ADDED PRECAUTIONS
Rami Singh, franchisee of The Goddard School located in Manhattan (Murray Hill), NY, explains the new health and safety procedures at the School. These include social distancing practices and the onboarding of additional staff to help enforce the new protocols.
July 13, 2020 / WHAT EXPERTS THINK ABOUT REOPENING SCHOOLS
Lee Scott, childhood education expert and chairperson of The Goddard School Educational Advisory Board, provides insight on how parents can prepare for the fall semester of school. She specifically touches on talking to children about wearing face masks.
July 7, 2020 / DO BABIES UNDERSTAND FACIAL EXPRESSIONS? EXPERTS EXPLAIN
Jennifer Jipson, Ph.D., member of The Goddard School Educational Advisory Board, expounds on facial expressions at various stages of infancy. She also identifies emotions infants feel at these stages and how parents can identify these emotions.
July 2, 2020 / EXPERT TIPS FOR TEACHING YOUR KIDS TO SPEAK UP AGAINST RACISM
Jennifer Jipson, Ph.D., and Lee Scott, members of The Goddard School Educational Advisory Board, recommend a few different books that teach children the beauty of diversity. They say that Whose Toes Are Those? by Jabari Asim and Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes by Mem Fox are great for younger children.
June 25, 2020 / HOW THE PANDEMIC AFFECTS YOUNG CHILDREN'S EMOTIONAL HEALTH
Adults know and feel that this crisis is uniquely stressful; it's global, it lasts month after month and no one knows when it will end, which is all mostly incomprehensible for children
June 25, 2020 / THE BEST TODDLER TOYS TO GET KIDS THROUGH THE TERRIBLE TWOS
Dr. Jack Maypole, a clinical associate professor of pediatrics at Boston University School of Medicine and a member of The Goddard School Educational Advisory Board, highlights which toys are best for two-year-olds. He also explains the importance of playful learning and how encouraging children's interests is the key to true learning.
June 24, 2020 / THE GODDARD SCHOOL BRINGS PLAY-BASED LEARNING TO NOBLESVILLE, IN
The Goddard School located in Noblesville (Union Chapel Road) announces its grand opening. After seeing her daughter thrive at another Goddard location, franchisee Katy Bird decided to bring Goddard's play-based learning program to the Noblesville community.
June 16, 2020 / HERE'S WHEN YOUR TODDLER WILL REALLY GET INTO PRETEND PLAY, ACCORDING TO EXPERTS
Lee Scott and Dr. Jack Maypole, members of The Goddard School Educational Advisory Board, weigh in on the importance of pretend play. Pretend play, or dramatic play, can help children build learning skills as well as social and emotional skills.
June 4, 2020 / THE BEST PLAYHOUSES FOR KIDS, ACCORDING TO EXPERTS
Helen Hadani, Ph.D., an expert in early childhood and creativity development and a member of The Goddard School Educational Advisory Board, explains how playhouses can foster pretend play. Dr. Hadani helps design and evaluate products that promote children's curiosity and love of learning, making her the go-to expert on this subject.
June 4, 2020 / HOW PARENTS CAN HELP AN ANXIOUS KID
Dr. Kyle Pruett, Clinical Professor of Child Psychiatry at the Yale School of Medicine and a member of The Goddard School Educational Advisory Board, explains how introducing a child's fears to him or her in a controlled environment can help him or her develop coping mechanisms when the child is actually in that situation (slides 15 and 16).
May 27, 2020 / GODDARD SYSTEMS VP EXPLAINS IMPORTANCE OF REPUTATION MANAGEMENT
In an article about Lexus gaining a partner in online reputation management, Paul Koulogeorge, the vice president of Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations for Goddard Systems, Inc., provides insight on the importance of maintaining a positive reputation online.
May 11, 2020 / IN BUSINESS WITH MOM: Q&A WITH GODDARD SCHOOL FRANCHISEES
In honor of Mother's Day, the International Franchise Association's blog highlighted Goddard School franchisees who are business partners with their moms. Tim and Susan Hoy from The Goddard School of Hillsborough, NJ and Erin Goulet and Lissa Knox from The Goddard School of Snohomish, WA discuss what it is like working together as a family.
May 5, 2020 / TAKE AN ACTIVE APPROACH TO REPUTATION MANAGEMENT IN THE DIGITAL AGE
Paul Koulogeorge, the Vice President of Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations for Goddard Systems, Inc., discusses the main challenges of online reputation management and provides solutions, touching on topics such as private Facebook groups, niche review sites and more authentic reviews.
April 27, 2020 / GODDARD SYSTEMS, INC.'S CEO FEATURED IN SAVOY MAGAZINE
Savoy Magazine honored Dennis Maple by including him in its 2020 Most Influential Black Executives in Corporate America list.
April 8, 2020 / SOCIAL GEEK RADIO CONGRATULATES GODDARD SYSTEMS, INC.'S CEO ON HIS RECENT HONOR
The Franchise News Podcast congratulated Dennis Maple on being named one of Savoy Magazine's 2020 Most Influential Black Executives in Corporate America (3:30).
March 18, 2020 / 3 POWER BRANDS ON HOW TO WIN AT FRANCHISE GROWTH
In a recent interview with 1851 Franchise, Dennis Maple, president and CEO of Goddard Systems, Inc. (GSI), discussed the company's growth plans for 2020. 1851 Franchise has identified GSI as a franchise company with a unique growth strategy.
February 26, 2020 / THE GODDARD SCHOOL LOOKS TO BECOME THE NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL IN STRATFIELD
The Goddard School located in Fairfield, CT, recently opened. Franchisee Kim Sherman said that the School already has 40 students, which includes a few who haven't been born yet. According to Sherman, many enrolled families are from the immediate area, which makes the School feel like a neighborhood fixture.
February 20, 2020 / THE LAST WORD ON HOMESCHOOLED CHILDREN AND THEIR SOCIAL SKILLS
Why and how our worry about these children needs to end
January 27, 2020 / GODDARD VP SETS SIGHTS ON THESE TOP MARKETING TRENDS IN 2020
In a recent Forbes article, Paul Koulogeorge, vice president of marketing, advertising and PR for Goddard Systems, Inc., discussed the top five marketing trends businesses should consider incorporating into their strategies for 2020 and beyond.
January 25, 2020 / FIFTEENTH GODDARD SCHOOL IN MASSACHUSETTS COMING SOON
The first Goddard School located in Worcester, MA, will open soon as noted in this article. The 11,000-square-foot building will replace a bus and trolley maintenance facility that had been in operation since 1936. Sally Lo, the School's on-site owner, said she is "extremely excited to bring The Goddard School to this community."
January 23, 2020 / GODDARD'S STEAM FOCUS PROVIDES A FUN LEARNING EXPERIENCE
In her article for The Hechinger Report, Jackie Mader explores STEM learning in early childhood education. Mader highlights The Goddard School's STEAM curriculum and the F.L.EX.® Learning Program, which guide children to learn through play.
January 21, 2020 / PLANS SUBMITTED FOR NEW GODDARD SCHOOL IN SHELTON, CT
A new Goddard School location is proposed for Fountain Square in Shelton, CT. The plans were submitted to the planning and zoning commission in January.
January 2020 / GSI PLACES IN TOP 100 OF ENTREPRENEUR'S 41ST FRANCHISE 500 RANKING
More than 1,100 franchises were considered in Entrepreneur's 41st annual Franchise 500 ranking, and GSI ranked number 88 on the list.
THE GODDARD SCHOOL HITS HIGH FUND SCORE
The Goddard School has a Frandata FUND score of 930, one of the highest in the industry. FUND, the franchise credit score, is known as a strong predictor of a franchise brand's future performance and is a key indicator for prospective franchisees who are looking to invest in an established and growing brand.
January 2020 / THE GODDARD SCHOOL STARTS 2020 STRONG WITH MAJOR INDUSTRY RECOGNITIONS
Franchisees agree that The Goddard School is a great choice. Franchise Business Review, a franchise market research firm that performs independent surveys of franchisee satisfaction, has ranked The Goddard School number one in franchisee satisfaction for the third consecutive year and has also named GSI "best in category." The ranking is based on Franchise Business Review's annual franchisee satisfaction survey conducted in August 2019.
January 15, 2020 / CATCHING PARENTS' EYES IS THE BEST WAY TO EARN STUDENTS AT EDEN PRAIRIE PRESCHOOLS
Hetal Agrawal, a franchisee who is in the process of opening The Goddard School located in Edina, MN, was recently quoted in an article about preschools in her local community. Hetal plans to hold her first pre-enrollment event in February 2020.
January 14, 2020 / THE GODDARD SCHOOL LOCATED IN GEORGETOWN, TX IS NOW OPEN
The Goddard School located in Georgetown, TX opened January 2, 2020. More than 180 children from six weeks to six years old will attend the preschool and experience its unique play-based learning curriculum. They will also provide before- and after-school programs and summer camp programs for elementary children.
January 9, 2020 / CEO DENNIS MAPLE DESIGNS NEW CURRICULUM FOR GROWTH AT GODDARD SCHOOL FRANCHISOR
Dennis Maple comes from a family of educators, but instead of standing in front of a whiteboard teaching students, the high-powered corporate veteran is now running a for-profit school system
January 8, 2020 / THE GODDARD SCHOOL IS FEATURED ON FUNDERA'S LIST OF BEST DAYCARE OPPORTUNITIES FOR 2020
Fundera, a resource for small businesses, recently published its recommendations for the best daycare opportunities for prospective franchisees to investigate in 2020, and The Goddard School is listed as second on its list of 14.
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I arrived at around 430pm at Perth airport. After settling the custom and immigrations, the pick up bus await me to bring me to the hotel. The journey to the city from the airport took about 25 minutes.
The venue for the show is at Burswood Theatre. It's actually not that difficult to locate and with train from the Perth station, you could get there in just 10 minutes. Plus, it's only cost you $2.60 for single trip journey.
Mary Poppins is a classic Disney adaptation about a nanny. Not any ordinary nanny but a very extra ordinary one with such unique power and talents. Yes, she flies too just like the movie using her umbrella.
It's really a great show with so many great magical acts. The dancing was superb and the performance were excellent. I was really amazed with the way of them doing the steps. Simply amazing.
The duration of the show came near 3 hours with 15 minutes of intermission. Do keep in mind that they does not notify you about the intermission, so don't assume the show has ended. Ask the staff if unsure. Otherwise you might waste the second act.
As always, pick the seat near the stage and if possible at the center to get the great view. Don't worry about paying more, it's once in your lifetime. So enjoy it.


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Can Biden's Jacksonian language heal America?
Posted in: Culture and policy, Democracy and voter preference, Political history, Political ideologies, US politics
Dr Luke Cahill is a Lecturer in the Department of Politics, Languages and International Studies at the University of Bath.
Joe Biden, if he wins the presidency in November, has the chance of putting America on a path to greater unity, and the opportunity to resolve pressing domestic and international issues after Donald Trump's four-year term. Biden can do this by framing his policies to appeal not just to the Democratic Party, but to a wider audience using Jacksonian language of honour, duty and service.
American scholar, Walter Russell Mead, has theorised that US foreign policy is made up of four schools: Hamiltonian, Jeffersonian, Wilsonian and Jacksonian. No president is simply one of these, but is a combination of several or all of them.
Mead argued that the Jacksonian school emphasises the use of force and honour, protecting the "folk community" (bound together by deep cultural and ethnic ties), and a binary world-view. These traits are prevalent throughout US political culture and separates it from much of Europe.
Andrew Jackson was the seventh president, elected in 1828. Jackson ran for the presidency against John Quincy Adams, son of the second president John Adams, in 1824. The election outcome was complicated by four candidates. The House of Representatives decided the election in Adams' favour. This defeat would encapsulate much of Jackson's feelings about Eastern political and business "elites", and his desire to stand against them with "the people".
When Jackson stood again in 1828, he sought to tear down what he saw as elites who rigged the economic and political system to their benefit against the ordinary man, and consistently favoured the white working classes over others. For example, he organised the forcible removal of Native Americans from their lands to make way for white settlers. This became known as the Trail of Tears.
There are clear parallels between Jackson(-ianism) and Trump. Both see themselves as standing up for the ordinary white American, and against what they see as corrupt political and economic elites. Trump's view of his campaign as a "great movement" has strong Jacksonian resonances, that can be seen in his policies and rhetoric. Examples include Executive Order 13769 (the "Muslim ban"); his 2016 comments about a judge with Mexican heritage having a conflict of interest when ruling on Trump's proposed border wall; and his 2017 comments that drew equivalence between the far-right and those protesting against them in Charlottesville.
It is clear that America is a polarised nation with disagreements over political, economic and social issues. Rather than both sides seeking to change the mind of each other, and potentially making divisions worse, it may be more fruitful to reframe some of these issues to unite America's numerous Jacksonians with those on the Left.
Though polls are uncertain and subject to change, it is still more likely than not that Joe Biden will win the presidency in November. Some of Biden's advertisements have stressed his working class, Pennsylvania roots, contrasting him with Trump. Consequently, Biden has an opportunity to narrow the divides between his Democratic base and Jacksonian America. By doing so he could gain greater domestic legitimacy for his domestic and foreign policies.
In some ways, through his background as a white working class member of the folk community, Biden is well placed to engage with Jacksonians and expand the definition of the folk community. As Mead writes, "Jacksonian opinion has increasingly moved to recognise the right of code-honouring members of minority groups, to receive the rights and protections due to members of the folk community".
Thus, Biden could use Jacksonian terms of honour and service to ease racial and ethnic tensions - should he win in November. He could also use the same language on issues such as healthcare and the environment. By saying that Americans who work hard and participate in the (folk) community, are just as American as anyone else; or for instance, that those outside the military - such as teachers and those serving the elderly and vulnerable - are also serving their community.
By using honour, and protecting and enhancing the folk community, Biden could appeal to Jacksonians and create a larger consensus to address such complex issues. In reframing language through a Jacksonian lens, a future President Biden could not just have greater support for his policies, but begin unifying a deeply divided nation.
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"One who declares that he serves G-d only with his Torah study has nothing more to his credit than Torah study."
This seemingly simplistic statement of Rabbi Yossi is explained by the gemara in two radically different ways.
One approach is based on Rabbi Papa's interpretation of the passage (Devarim 5:11) "You shall learn them (the laws of the Torah) and keep and do them" as indicating that only one who acts in accordance with his learning is considered as having acquired the merit of Torah. It follows then that one who limits his service of G-d to only Torah study lacks the merit of that service as well.
Another approach is that Rabbi Yossi was addressing the fellow who teaches others to fulfill the commandment that he does not and assumes that he will be credited with their performance. According to this more generous approach he will indeed receive credit for his Torah study but not for the actual performance of the mitzvot that he expects to be credited to him.
We might add that if he does those same mitzvot as well as teaching about them he will be credited as well with the performance of his students.


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Clubs provide opportunities for girls to try new activities and develop skills based on their interests. All girls are encouraged to take part in clubs and activities: year 7-9 participate in three clubs a week during lunch and may partake in before and after school clubs if they are of interest. Senior students are encouraged to participate in at least one lunchtime activity and one sporting activity per week.
Clubs are run by teachers but supported by senior pupils in years 10, 11 and the sixth form. Assisting with the running of a club provides a leadership opportunity for our older girls and a chance for them to give back to the school community.
Here is our before and after-school timetable.
Our lunchtime clubs revolve around our schedule of "themed weeks". The timetables can be found in the menu on the left and will be updated weekly.