The Teddy McArdle Free School is a start up school for children of all ages that opened for the first time on September 10th, 2007. This alternative school resides at
[http://www.google.com/maps?q=united+methodist+church&near=Little+Falls,+NJ+07424&cid40868889,-74208611,17960804892045532496&lilmd 139 Main Street, Little Falls, NJ 07424 U.S.A.] in the school space of the .
About the School
The name of the school was taken from J. D. Salinger's short story, about a ten-year-old child genius named Teddy McArdle. In the story, Teddy expresses his opinions on how he would change education if he had the chance, "I mean if you tell the grass is green, it makes them start expecting the grass to look a certain way--your way--instead of some other way that may be just as good, and may be much better..."
[http://www.google.com/maps?q=united+methodist+church&near=Little+Falls,+NJ+07424&cid40868889,-74208611,17960804892045532496&lilmd 139 Main Street, Little Falls, NJ 07424 U.S.A.] in the school space of the .
About the School
The name of the school was taken from J. D. Salinger's short story, about a ten-year-old child genius named Teddy McArdle. In the story, Teddy expresses his opinions on how he would change education if he had the chance, "I mean if you tell the grass is green, it makes them start expecting the grass to look a certain way--your way--instead of some other way that may be just as good, and may be much better..."
Jan Etienne is a British Labour Party politician. Between 1994 and 1998 she served as a Labour Councillor in the London Borough of Brent and during that time she held office as Chair of the Education Committee. In 2005 she stood for Parliament and successfully secured 9,072 of the votes in the constituency of Southend West, against the sitting Conservative MP – David Amess.
Etienne is a graduate of the School for Policy Studies, University of Bristol and teaches Social Policy at Birkbeck, University of London. In 2006 she was appointed Executive Governor of Ruskin College. Her research interest is in the area of Lifelong Learning and in 2005 she conducted research for the ESRC funded National Survey into Lifelong Learning and the Women’s Institutes. She has a number of years experience working in local government having previously worked as a Women’s Rights officer in the London Borough of Hackney; a Race Relations Adviser in the London Borough of Haringey and as Head of the Race Equality Unit in the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham. Her previous voluntary sector experience includes serving as, Chair of Governors at Stonebridge School; Chair of Ebony Sistren Housing Association and Chair of Africa Refugee Housing Association.
In 2007 she became the Political Education Officer for the Brent Central Constituency Labour Party and also an Executive Member of the Labour Party Black Socialist Society.
She is a member of the University College Union (UCU); Amicus Unite; the Fabian Society; The Political Studies Association (PSA); Labour Women’s Network; the Co-operative Party; the Socialist Environment and Resources Association and the Socialist Education Association (SEA).
She is married to Lloyd Gardner, film maker and producer of Monday’s Girls (BBC).
Etienne is a graduate of the School for Policy Studies, University of Bristol and teaches Social Policy at Birkbeck, University of London. In 2006 she was appointed Executive Governor of Ruskin College. Her research interest is in the area of Lifelong Learning and in 2005 she conducted research for the ESRC funded National Survey into Lifelong Learning and the Women’s Institutes. She has a number of years experience working in local government having previously worked as a Women’s Rights officer in the London Borough of Hackney; a Race Relations Adviser in the London Borough of Haringey and as Head of the Race Equality Unit in the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham. Her previous voluntary sector experience includes serving as, Chair of Governors at Stonebridge School; Chair of Ebony Sistren Housing Association and Chair of Africa Refugee Housing Association.
In 2007 she became the Political Education Officer for the Brent Central Constituency Labour Party and also an Executive Member of the Labour Party Black Socialist Society.
She is a member of the University College Union (UCU); Amicus Unite; the Fabian Society; The Political Studies Association (PSA); Labour Women’s Network; the Co-operative Party; the Socialist Environment and Resources Association and the Socialist Education Association (SEA).
She is married to Lloyd Gardner, film maker and producer of Monday’s Girls (BBC).
A not-for-loss company or organization is an entity that engages in commercial activity, but does so in an area where turning a profit seems unlikely. It is similar to a non-profit organization in that many times it is intended to support an issue or matter of public concern. However, unlike non-profits, a not-for-loss company is a commercial entity whose primary objective is to eventually turn a small profit, or at least come out even. In other words, while non-profits usually depend on donations to fund their operations, not-for-loss companies depend on generating enough revenue to cover costs.
Not-for-loss companies are legally considered commercial enterprises, but they differ because they engage in activity that, by the logic of traditional investing, would be considered completely irrational. For example, an indie music label might choose to publish and distribute an album simply because they believe that work of art deserves greater publicity. They might choose to do this despite the fact that true monetary profit from such a project seems unlikely, if not impossible.
Other examples of not-for-loss companies might be book publishers, music festivals, manufacturers of niche products, website publishers, etc.
The term has been used on and off in many places in recent years. The HannaHanna Festival in Guta, Slovakia is such a music festival and some organizations are beginning to refer to themselves as not-for-loss. The phrase was also mentioned in a KCRW public radio broadcast during an interview with niche book publishers.
Not-for-loss companies are legally considered commercial enterprises, but they differ because they engage in activity that, by the logic of traditional investing, would be considered completely irrational. For example, an indie music label might choose to publish and distribute an album simply because they believe that work of art deserves greater publicity. They might choose to do this despite the fact that true monetary profit from such a project seems unlikely, if not impossible.
Other examples of not-for-loss companies might be book publishers, music festivals, manufacturers of niche products, website publishers, etc.
The term has been used on and off in many places in recent years. The HannaHanna Festival in Guta, Slovakia is such a music festival and some organizations are beginning to refer to themselves as not-for-loss. The phrase was also mentioned in a KCRW public radio broadcast during an interview with niche book publishers.
Doug Heller is a Southern California-based consumer advocate, the executive director of the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights, and a policy expert on insurance industry practices and energy policy. He has testified regarding corporate accountability issues before numerous state and federal legislatures throughout the United States, appearing often in Sacramento, California and Washington, D.C. Heller has led successful campaigns to pass whistleblower protection laws, and the nation's first low-cost automobile insurance program for the poor.
Heller is also noted for being among the first consumer advocates in the US to identify the energy market manipulation by Enron and other energy firms during the California energy crisis. Heller has authored numerous reports on issues such as energy deregulation, medical malpractice and insurance industry low-balling. He participates in numerous California insurance and consumer oriented boards and panels.
Education and early career
Heller received his bachelor's degree in political science from the University of California, Berkeley. Heller was a public school teacher in rural Louisiana for two years as part of a nationwide program, Teach for America.
The Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights
Heller represents medical patients, utility ratepayers and insurance policyholders as the executive director of the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights (FTCR), a consumer advocacy group that has been fighting political and corporate corruption since 1985. He is also FTCR's lead legislative and regulatory advocate on insurance and energy issues. Heller regularly addresses lawmakers and the media about matters including insurance regulation and the legal rights of victims of medical negligence. He has authored numerous reports on energy deregulation, medical malpractice and the practice by insurance companies of 'low-balling' benefits claims owed to consumers.
Heller spearheaded a two-year battle waged by FTRC for the strongest whistleblower protections in the US, which are now the law in California.
Heller led FTRC's 2001 lobbying effortagainst a proposed financial bailout of California electric utilities by the California state legislature. His team of 'bailout watchdogs', comprising citizen activists ranging from students to soccer moms, roamed the halls of the California capitol before voting took place on the bailout, at times crossing paths with nattily coifed lobbyists representing Southern California Edison, Pacific Gas and Electric and other energy firms.
Heller is also noted for being among the first consumer advocates in the US to identify the energy market manipulation by Enron and other energy firms during the California energy crisis. Heller has authored numerous reports on issues such as energy deregulation, medical malpractice and insurance industry low-balling. He participates in numerous California insurance and consumer oriented boards and panels.
Education and early career
Heller received his bachelor's degree in political science from the University of California, Berkeley. Heller was a public school teacher in rural Louisiana for two years as part of a nationwide program, Teach for America.
The Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights
Heller represents medical patients, utility ratepayers and insurance policyholders as the executive director of the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights (FTCR), a consumer advocacy group that has been fighting political and corporate corruption since 1985. He is also FTCR's lead legislative and regulatory advocate on insurance and energy issues. Heller regularly addresses lawmakers and the media about matters including insurance regulation and the legal rights of victims of medical negligence. He has authored numerous reports on energy deregulation, medical malpractice and the practice by insurance companies of 'low-balling' benefits claims owed to consumers.
Heller spearheaded a two-year battle waged by FTRC for the strongest whistleblower protections in the US, which are now the law in California.
Heller led FTRC's 2001 lobbying effortagainst a proposed financial bailout of California electric utilities by the California state legislature. His team of 'bailout watchdogs', comprising citizen activists ranging from students to soccer moms, roamed the halls of the California capitol before voting took place on the bailout, at times crossing paths with nattily coifed lobbyists representing Southern California Edison, Pacific Gas and Electric and other energy firms.