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  1. Window opens for School DistrictRead the original story

    7 min ago | Las Vegas Sun

    Sat, Jul 19, 2008 The economic realities that prompted the Clark County School Board to pull its $9.5 billion bond measure off the November ballot could also force the district to change the way it views ...

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    Related Topix: Nevada, University of California System, Los Angeles (California State University System), California State University System, UC Los Angeles

  2. The junk-food battle is onRead the original story

    12 min ago | Daily Journal

    So every evening after we get home from day care, my daughter and I have a conversation around the same subject: what she can have for a snack.

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    Related Topix: Baked Goods, Life, Food, Bread, Minnesota, Candy

  3. Violence: Some Very Ugly TruthsRead the original story

    16 min ago | The Ranting Room

    I hadn't planned to comment on this story , but given further developments , comments now seem necessary.

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  4. Reynoldsburg program offers extra options in the summerRead the original story

    16 min ago | Suburban News Publications

    With a vision to help gifted students grow inside and outside of the classroom, the administration of the Reynoldsburg City School District organized a student enrichment program nine years ago.

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    Related Topix: Reynoldsburg, OH

  5. Guy: School bus safety is top priority for Logan County SchoolsRead the original story

    19 min ago | Logan Banner

    School may be out for the summer but the Logan County Schools System says school bus safety never takes a break.

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  6. Privatization plan threatens pensionRead the original story

    26 min ago | Oakland Press

    For the past 20 years, Mary Schmitt has planned on a state-funded pension to be there for her when she retires.

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    Related Topix: Birmingham (University of Alabama System), Social Security, Personal Finance, Southfield, MI, Retirement

  7. Teachers need the right toolsRead the original story

    36 min ago | Desoto Times Online

    Teachers need tools to teach. They are just like any other workers. The better the tools they can use, the better their teaching.

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    Related Topix: Desoto County, MS, Opinion

  8. 'Wacky Olympics' celebrates end of serious summer schoolRead the original story

    40 min ago | Santa Cruz Sentinel

    Corinne Speckert/Sentinel Kindergartner from Amesti Elementary School participating in Japans chopstick relay, during the Wacky Olympics on Friday.

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    Related Topix: Sports, Olympics

  9. New home of full-day kindergarten in Mechanicsburg set to have 260 studentsRead the original story

    41 min ago | Cumberlink.com

    With full day kindergarten set to begin in the fall, the Mechanicsburg Area School District is readying the former Filbert Elementary school for an influx of young minds.

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    Related Topix: Mechanicsburg, PA

  10. No vacation for some teensRead the original story

    47 min ago | South Bend Tribune

    Though July is traditionally the peak month for summertime employment, this month may be an unwanted vacation for some teenage job-seekers. Teen employment rates have been sliding since the labor boom at the ...

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    Related Topix: Northeastern University, Boston (University of Massachusetts System), University of Massachusetts System, University Park (Pennsylvania State University System)

  11. Changing of the School Guard: Esarey makes tough decision to leaveRead the original story

    1 hr ago | The Pioneer News

    Local author to sign new book Saturday Michael A Minton, a.k.a. "Mr. Right Opinion," has scheduled a public book signing Saturday, July 19, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Ridgway Memorial Library in Shepherdsville ...

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    Related Topix: Shepherdsville, KY, Mount Washington, KY, University of California System, UC Davis

  12. School construction crews don't take vacationRead the original story

    3 hrs ago | Nevada Appeal

    At Carson Middle School, a host of workers paint, pound and have plenty left to do with little more than a month left in which to do it.

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    Related Topix: Virginia City, NV, Storey County, NV

  13. Multitalented teen displays initiative, energy to earn place among select group of ScoutsRead the original story

    4 hrs ago | Asbury Park Press

    Come next spring, 16-year-old Kristina Gaudio will receive a special honor: the Girl Scouts Gold Award, the highest award that a Girl Scout ages 14 to 18 can earn.

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    Related Topix: Lakewood, NJ, Toms River, NJ, Ocean County, NJ, Monmouth County, NJ

  14. Do a Great Thing for Your Country - Host an Exchange StudentRead the original story

    Wednesday Jul 16 | The Richfield Reaper

    Enhancing the image of the United States abroad goes a long way toward improving and strengthening our relationships with other countries.

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    Related Topix: Condoleezza Rice

  15. DPS pay plan loses its lusterRead the original story

    Nov 20, 2007 | Ouray County Plaindealer

    After a meeting in June about the teacher pay plan, Denver Public Schools Superintendent Michael Bennet, center, talks with Alan Gottlieb of the Public Education and Business Coalition.

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    Related Topix: York (Pennsylvania State University System), US Politics, US News, Barack Obama, University of Colorado System, Denver (University of Colorado System)

  16. Miss Carson City named Miss NevadaRead the original story

    1 hr ago | Nevada Appeal

    Juliana Erdesz, Miss Carson City, was crowned the new Miss Nevada 2008 Friday night at the Grand Sierra Resort.

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    Related Topix: Northern (Montana State University System), Douglas County, NV, Carson City, NV, Nevada

  17. State shorts district funding; officials say no budget cutsRead the original story

    1 hr ago | Desoto Times Online

    ' A shortage in state funding won't mean budget cuts for the DeSoto County school district, only conservative spending for now.

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    Related Topix: Desoto County, MS

  18. Kuykendall will lead state education organization in 2009Read the original story

    1 hr ago | Desoto Times Online

    DeSoto County Superintendent of Education Milton Kuykendall has been elected president-elect of the Mississippi Association of School Superintendents, the largest administrative organization in the state.

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    Related Topix: Desoto County, MS

  19. Look up and see the space stationRead the original story

    1 hr ago | News Times

    It's now a semi-permanent part of the firmament, brighter than a star and zipping overhead, clear in its path. 1 comment

    Related Topix: US Military, US Navy, Astronomy, Science, Science / Technology, Space

  20. Henkel India announces envirocare award 'Eco-Petition'Read the original story

    1 hr ago | Domain-B

    Henkel India Ltd. Has announced `Henkel Eco-petition', a national level paper presentation competition in an attempt to educate, create social awareness and enhance sensitivity on environmental care in children ...

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