This paper details the development of a multidialectical text-to-speech (TTS) application, "Sinteiseoir," for the Irish language. This work is being carried out in the context of Irish as a lesser-used language, where learners and other L2 speakers have limited direct exposure to L1 speakers and speech communities, and where native sound…

The study of chemistry involved in the maintenance of a swimming pool provides a lot of chemical education to the students, including the demonstration of the importance of pH in water chemistry. The various chemical aspects hidden in the maintenance of the pool are being described.

This study is the twelfth in a series of studies conducted by the American Association of School Administrators (AASA) on the impact of the economic downturn on schools. AASA launched the series in fall 2008 in response to state budget shortfalls, federal buyouts and interventions, and a series of additional events characterizing a slowing,…

As more and more dual language learners enter the school system, now is the ideal time for this second edition of the bestselling textbook--essential for preparing speech language pathologists (SLPs) and educators to work with young children who are bilingual or learning a second language. This comprehensive, student-friendly text takes the…

Quality schoolyards provide opportunities for the physical challenges, exercise, sensory play, fantasy play, organized sports, and unsupervised free play that allow for healthy, well-rounded development. Schoolyards should be safe places where children practice social skills and develop an appreciation for the feelings of others and the…

This manual is designed to fill two distinct needs in the school maintenance field: (1) a text or resource in training new maintenance staff members and in staff development, and (2) a reference source for the routine tasks and problems encountered in school sanitation and maintenance. Section 1 covers the basics of good school maintenance,…

Describes a 20-day rotating program for maintaining school carpets properly put into operation in Racine, Wisconsin. (Author/DN)

Gives instructions on minimizing damage to schools whose heating systems must be turned off. (Author)

This second article in a series on energy conservation sets up an overall attack on energy waste in the school environment. The campaign begins with proper operation and maintenance procedures. (See EA 005 433 and EA 504 535 for related information.) (Author)

Stresses the importance of a good maintenance program, with up-to-date policies and personnel, and argues that the guiding principle of a good maintenance program is scheduling. (Author)

Discusses the most commonly used types of products found in schools: entrance mats, anti-fatigue mats, carpet covers, and duckboard. Also gives tips on proper mat care. (Author)

Describes how a full-scale preventive maintenance program was scheduled, incorporated into a manual, and put into motion by a control card system in Niles Township High School District. (Author)

Investigates linguistic and sociolinguistic issues concerning the Greek Cypriot community living in the United Kingdom. Questionnaires were completed by Cypriot students attending Greek classes in London, eliciting information about their family and ethnic background, language abilities, domains of use for each language, reasons for studying…

Explores the development and maintenance of first language literacy in a working class Salvadoran community in Los Angeles. Results indicate that this community continues to value literacy in Spanish, to engage in literacy events, and to regularly seek out printed material in Spanish. Literacy in Spanish was strongly tied to questions of cultural…

The present study investigated acquisition and extinction of free-operant responding when rats' lever presses produced sucrose pellets after resetting delays of 10 or 20 s. Presses on a second lever cancelled any scheduled food deliveries. Although previous research using 60-s delays failed to demonstrate maintenance of responding across repeated…