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Public schools catch online fever


postedPublished:Sun, 29 Aug 2010 06:05:24 -0700 
Wednesday kicks off Anna Babcox’s sophomore year, her eighth go-round as an Evergreen district school student....


Reformed Savannah-Chatham schools to go under microscope Monday


postedPublished:Sun, 29 Aug 2010 03:59:29 -0700 
If turnaround of Spencer Elementary can be copied, superintendents visionary plan shows promise It is do or die time for the Passport to Excellence plan. With a new school year getting under way Monday, hundreds of hopeful families have transferred from their regular public schools or left the private school system to see whether Superintendent Thomas Lockamys radical vision for school ......


Truancy policy revised to include tougher consequences


postedPublished:Sat, 28 Aug 2010 20:26:25 -0700 
The consequences for bagging school are now greater.The countys 13 public school districts, Children & Youth Services Agency, commissioners and court system have drawn up a stricter truancy policy that goes into effect this week. The tougher rules brin...

Its a new school year; does your childs new teacher get an A+?


postedPublished:Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:56:22 -0700 
As thousands of students return to classes, theres one critical item required for a successful...

Religious listings Exeter/Hampton area


postedPublished:Thu, 26 Aug 2010 23:14:47 -0700 
n CALVARY CHAPEL SEACOAST: 104 Epping Road. Sunday service and Bible study at 10 a.m., including age-appropriate care and classes for infants through high school-age children. Wednesday night worship and interactive group study at 7:30. 778-7896 or www.calvarychapel.com/seacoast....

Community Calendar


postedPublished:Thu, 26 Aug 2010 03:54:35 -0700 
Elm Leaves welcomes items for the Community Calendar as well as items for Business Briefs, Campus News, Community Briefs, School Digest and Newsmakers. Items must be received a minimum of 14 days prior to publication; earlier is better. E-mail oakpark@pioneerlocal.com; fax to (708) 383-3678; or mail to: Pioneer Press, 1010 Lake St., Suite 104, Oak Park IL 60301. For a ......

The voices of education: Thoughts about life in the classroom


postedPublished:Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:13:30 -0700 
Surprises, frustrations, policies ... The Weekly finds out what real teachers think about the state of their industry....

Parenting: Early Reading Can Be Harmful


postedPublished:Tue, 24 Aug 2010 20:37:43 -0700 
Published: Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at 2:32 p.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at 2:32 p.m. Q: Our 4-year-old grandson is enrolled in a pre-kindergarten class where all the kids are beginning to learn to read and write....

Principles: Parents need to stand up


postedPublished:Thu, 19 Aug 2010 13:55:04 -0700 
Question: What do you do when your child is pressuring you for something that conflicts with your principles as a parent?...

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