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Sherman School Board addresses budget cuts Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 10:33PMSHERMAN -- Due to the failed rollback election this past October, the Sherman School Board discussed budget cutting on Monday. After weeks of painstakingly examining budget areas, the board presented the public with an update during open session, trying to answer concerns from teachers and staff.
MHAPC presents educational program Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 10:22PMParents of children with attention deficit and hyperactivity disorders can feel very alone. But the fact is attention deficit and hyperactivity -- or a combination of the two -- affect about 3 to 5...
Superintendent Dana Bedden talks about proposed Rightsizing plan Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 10:11PMSome Richmond County parents will likely see changes that affect their children as early as next school year
Torrance: Lakers pick 2 for teacher awards Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 10:23AMThe Los Angeles Lakers on Friday recognized two Torrance Unified teachers as their Teachers of the Month. » BLOG: South Bay education news
Eastern York board wrestles with turf decision Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 10:17AMKeith Rockwell told the Eastern York School District board that his son credits his experiences as part of team sports for helping shape him into a more organized, efficient and well-rounded person.
Complete List Of School Closures Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 10:17AMAll are expected to reopen Tuesday. Also, schools in Pomona , Fullerton and Chino Hills districts will be open Monday as long as conditions permit. Students will be kept indoors in Pomona schools, and outdoor recreation classes will be canceled throughout the Chino Hills area.Â
News Rodgers-Wade to close doors Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 11:16PMRodgers-Wade Manufacturing Company, which has been a mainstay in Paris since 1856, is closing its doors. Paris readies for Monday protests The City of Paris readies for protests planned Monday by Concerned Citizens for Racial Equality with the help of out-of-town activists.
Board warns tax rate to soar Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 11:14PMGREENFIELD - The Board of Assessors estimates that the city tax rate will climb by at least 49 cents - and perhaps as much as 69 cents - in this fiscal year.
Students get taste of big productions Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 11:14PMMARTINSVILLE — “The Nutcracker Suite,” “Annie,” “Seussical” (about Dr. Seuss), “Under the Sea” and “The Wizard of Oz” are usually huge musical productions for the big screen or the big stage in the big cities.
Bulletin board for Nov. 16 Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 11:13PMBulletin board items for: Bookmobile; Classes; Dance; Organizations; Schools; Senior citizens; Support Groups; and Veterans.
Indian River County government meetings: Nov. 16 Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 11:12PMFind out when the government boards are meeting this week.
Cleveland: At Michigan Avenue, it’s the Kinder Garden Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 11:09PMCLEVELAND, Tenn. — At Michigan Avenue Elementary School, it’s called the Kinder Garden.
Kanawha precincts split over presidential race Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 11:09PMCHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Voters in Kanawha Countys 160 precincts were pretty evenly divided in a fairly close race between Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain.McCain won by 358 votes, getting 40,952 votes to Obamas 40,594 votes, according to preci...
CISD bus driver arrested, suspected of DWI Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 6:16PMConroe Independent School District police arrested a bus driver on suspicion of driving while intoxicated Thursday as she prepared to pick up students for her afternoon route.
R-7 Notepad Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 6:10PMThe following is a list of events related to the Farmington R-7 School District.
Students attend training to be youth advocates for sex education Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 6:08PMKarina Garcia doesn’t think the current abstinence-based sex education in schools is working. She only has to look around Northwest Whitfield High School and see pregnant teenage classmates.
Students eye Guinness record Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 5:42PM
Richfield gets a green school for special needs students Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 5:36PMThe South Education Center in Richfield is no ordinary school. The 109,000-square-foot building — which opened this fall in the shadow of Best Buy’s corporate headquarters — offers a clean, green and energy-lean environment for its staff and special needs students.
Green: Activists working to ensure all new Minnesota schools are energy-efficient Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 5:36PMReading, writing, ‘rithmetic – and resources?
Community plans benefit for one of its own Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 5:32PMTimes correspondent DELAVAN - Saturday will be a red-letter day for Merla Vonderheide. She not only has a new heart, but she is planning to attend a benefit that is being held for her that day.
8th annual Veterans Day celebration meaningful for young and old Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 11:04AMSOUTH WINDSOR — It was a day filled with pride and gratitude at Wapping Elementary School on Tuesday where students and staff held their 8th annual Veterans Day celebration with a program that was bigger than ever.
Four of 5 area schools make Adequate Yearly Progress Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 10:54AM Superintendents of area school districts say they feel their students are doing better on state-mandated tests each year despite ever-increasing challenges.
Literary, visual art needed to celebrate Lincoln’s birthday Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 10:40AMStudents across the state are invited to create pieces of literary and visual art that celebrate Abraham Lincoln’s philosophies, actions, and impact on North Dakota and on their own lives.
New middle school project gets underway again Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 10:39AMAfter a bump in the road, or rather, a hole in the ground threw crews off schedule, the school renovation and building project is back on track. Two weeks ago, construction site manager Brian Mumby brought bad news to the West Liberty Community School District Board of Education.
Remembering those who served Tuesday, November 11, 2008 @ 2:21PMU.S. service men and women past and present were honored today in a number of Veterans Day events throughout the St. Croix Valley.
Plourde recipient of national honor Tuesday, November 11, 2008 @ 2:18PMStaff photo/Josh White - Washington Elementary School Principal Jason Plourde receives the 2008 Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award, which comes with a $25,000 cash prize.
Little Pearl ready to welcome its young students Tuesday Tuesday, November 11, 2008 @ 2:10PMAlthough the tables and chairs are tiny and everything is scaled for 4- and 5-year-olds, there’s nothing small about Little Pearl Elementary School. The long-awaited pre-kindergarten and kindergarten elementary early childhood education center will open for teachers on Monday with students entering the doors for the first time Tuesday.
St. Tammany schools ranked third in state Tuesday, November 11, 2008 @ 2:09PMThe St. Tammany Parish School System ranks third overall in the state in school performance scores, according to a report released on Friday by the Louisiana Department of Education.
A couple of sure vets Tuesday, November 11, 2008 @ 2:09PMEverybody loves a good re-run once in a while. So I was thinking I’d embarrass my parents once again this year with this VD homage. (Um, that’s “VD” as in Veteran’s Day, and NOT that other far less amusing VD — Valentine’s Day.)
Board learns about work place program Tuesday, November 11, 2008 @ 2:00PMThe Keokuk School Board learned about a supplemental educational program Monday that works with middle and/or high school students to provide a comprehensive school-to-career curriculum.
Student council, honor roll at IM middle school Tuesday, November 11, 2008 @ 1:26PMr IRON MOUNTAIN - Two new changes to the middle school program were approved by the Iron Mountain School District Board of Education Monday night. These additions are to implement a middle school honor roll and a middle school student council. The recommendation of the curriculum committee was made to allow the middle school honor roll to be added to the program on a one year trial basis. The ho
Overhauling D.C. School Overcome by Violence Saturday, November 8, 2008 @ 10:29PMD.C. Chancellor Michelle A. Rhee has dispatched a team of administrators and extra security to an Anacostia middle school where three teachers have been assaulted, a 14-year-old was charged with carrying a shotgun and students have run the hallways discharging fire extinguishers.
Norris coaches Knights to perfect season Saturday, November 8, 2008 @ 10:25PMSPRINGFIELD — In 1982, Steve Norris played for the first Northwestern High School boys golf team to qualify for the district tournament.
CPSB teachers, support staff awarded supplemental pay Saturday, November 8, 2008 @ 10:06PMThe Calcasieu Parish School Board approved a proposed pay supplement for all employees Wednesday night that was met with smiling faces. All active full time employees of the Calcasieu parish school system will receive a one-time monetary supplement of $1,250 on their November paychecks.
System is sought to monitor N.O. charter schools Saturday, November 8, 2008 @ 10:04PMChallenge seen in balancing oversight and autonomy
All-star music groups perform in Mohawk Saturday, November 8, 2008 @ 9:54PMMOHAWK – An all-star team of student musicians from Herkimer County left their individual school colors and identities behind Saturday as they combined their skills for about 1,000 spectators at Jarvis High School.
TeamMates program expands Saturday, November 8, 2008 @ 9:50PMThe Council Bluffs Community School District has expanded the TeamMates program.
Showcase of the Stars set for Nov. 15 Saturday, November 8, 2008 @ 9:38PMThe Whitfield Education Foundation is hosting the Sixth Annual Showcase of the Stars on Saturday, Nov. 15, at the Wink Theater at 115 W. Crawford St. Musical performances by elementary school students start at 2 p.m., and middle and high school students follow at 6 p.m.
Minus zero: Collier elementary schools make 50 the lowest possible score Saturday, November 8, 2008 @ 4:07PMFifty is the new zero — if you are a Collier County elementary school student, that is. That’s because the Collier County School District is taking a different approach to help kids succeed. In an attempt to help students learn while making it easier for them to succeed, district teachers will issue a score no lower than 50. The district’s executive director for elementary school programs said ...
Students get a lesson on space Saturday, November 8, 2008 @ 3:24PM The elements of space came down to earth and landed in West Lafayette.
New election season under way Saturday, November 8, 2008 @ 12:19PMMinooka Dist. 111 MINOOKA - Nominating petition forms for the April 7, 2009, school board election in Minooka Community High School District #111 are now available. The first day to circulate petitions was Tuesday, Oct. 28.
Grant will enhance nutrition, physical education at MVK Saturday, November 8, 2008 @ 12:13PMThe Morris Hospital Foundation has awarded Mazon-Verona-Kinsman Elementary School District 2C a $309 grant to purchase classroom-based resource materials.
Election Resonates Deeply For Obama Supporters Friday, November 7, 2008 @ 1:53PMFALMOUTH- “You don’t think about all the significance of it at once and then you ponder the question and see what a sea change this is for America. I was a little overwhelmed by it.”
Obama carries Md. black vote, runs even among whites Wednesday, November 5, 2008 @ 6:07AMCarries overwhelming black vote, runs even among whites Democrat Barack Obama rolled to victory in Maryland yesterday by getting an overwhelming percentage of the African-American vote and running about even among whites, winning handily in the Baltimore area and suburban Washington, according to exit polling.
Character Counts: Jonathan Serna Notarnicola Wednesday, November 5, 2008 @ 6:03AMComment: Teacher Ms. Beutler says: "Jonathan is courteous to both his teacher and classmates. He is polite and uses his manners. Jonathan is friendly toward others and works hard at school."
What Acadiana is talking about Wednesday, November 5, 2008 @ 6:01AM“We’re trying not to make them think they’re a snitch, but that they’re doing the right thing.” — Lafayette Parish sheriff’s office Deputy Barry Baldwin, on the importance of students reporting alcohol or drug activity among their peers.
News Americans head to the polls Wednesday, November 5, 2008 @ 5:59AMLamar County voters beat a steady stream to the polling places today. PETCO plans three-day grand opening event PETCO, at 3900 Lamar Ave. plans a grand opening celebration Friday and Saturday. The store opened its doors Oct. 27.
President-elect Obama inherits a world of troubles Wednesday, November 5, 2008 @ 5:59AMPresident-elect Barack Obama will face some of the most daunting challenges that any new president has confronted since at least 1981, when America tumbled into a severe recession with its prestige ebbing around the world.
Subscribe to the Daily Headlines E-mail Wednesday, November 5, 2008 @ 5:59AMCHICAGO — In recent elections, residents of the Hyde Park neighborhood of the South Side of Chicago could walk right into Beulah Shoesmith Elementary School to cast their votes. But on Tuesday morning, the line stretched around the block.
UCF students bring patience, music, enthusiasm to the polls Wednesday, November 5, 2008 @ 5:53AMThe hundreds of students who waited four hours to vote at the on-campus polling place at the University of Central Florida knew they would be in for a long haul Tuesday.