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  • Marysville's new school getting ready for its first day Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 11:31AMMARYSVILLE -- Marysville Getchell High School bustles these days with contractors in hard hats, movers rolling in equipment, teachers unloading boxes and students eager to catch a glimpse of their classrooms.
  • Teen's death compels brother to steer others from violence Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 11:28AMA mother should never hear the gunfire that steals her son’s life. A father should never hold his son’s limp body and howl his name.
  • Uprooting 'The Game' the right decision Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 11:23AMThe "Ten-Year War." You've probably heard of it. Woody Hayes vs. Bo Schembechler. Teacher vs. pupil. White hats vs. winged helmets. Bigger than Yankees vs. Red Sox, Celtics vs. Lakers, Leno vs. Letterman.
  • Hires, promotions and honors Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 11:22AMFive Star Bank appointed Susan J. Carson vice president. Carson has served as asset compliance manager since 2005, when Financial Institution Inc.’s former banks consolidated into Five Star Bank. She is a graduate of Erie Community College.
  • Effective, ineffective teachers named Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 11:21AMThere are hundreds of “Stand and Deliver“-type teachers out there — “teachers who preside over remarkable successes, year after year, often against incredible odds… But nobody is making a film about them,” our colleagues at the Los...
  • DC female high school football coach loses debut Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 11:16AMWhen the whistle blew and the opening kickoff sailed through the air on a beautiful late-summer night, Natalie Randolph could finally take a deep breath and focus on the thing she wants to do most — coach football.
  • Bringing classical music to masses Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 11:15AMA YOUNG man from Ipswich wants more people to know the joy of classical music as he steps into his new role as president of the Brisbane Philharmonic Orchestra.
  • Reliving history Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 11:12AMMen clad in gray and blue wool marched across fields, while women in hoop skirts and bonnets stood by, caring for children, on Saturday at Battlefield Park.
  • Still no contract for teachers in Pennridge Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 11:07AMWith no negotiation sessons remaining on the calendar, Pennridge school district has yet to reach a contract agreement with their teachers
  • Former US president on rescue mission to N.Korea: reports Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 3:05AMSEOUL, Wednesday 25 August 2010 (AFP) - Former US president Jimmy Carter was heading to North Korea Wednesday on a mission to win the release of an American serving eight years of hard labour in the isolated communist state, media reports said.
  • School start times switched Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 3:04AMThe Pulaski County Special School District announced last week that when school starts on Thursday, elementary school students will have their first class at 7:30 a.m. and older students at 8:30 a.m., reversing the times that were announced the week before.
  • Jimmy Carter flies to North Korea to free American Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 3:03AMSeoul, Aug 25 : Former US president Jimmy Carter is travelling to North Korea to secure the release of a US citizen imprisoned in the Stalinist state, a South Korean media report said Wednesday.
  • State Awarded $696 Million In Race To The Top Funds Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 3:03AMThe U.S. Department of Education has named New York State as one of the 10 winners of the second round of its "Race to the Top" school reform grant competition, and the state will receive hundreds of millions of dollars in educational funds over the next four years.
  • VIDEO: Would-be wizards transform into chefs at Kitchen Conservatory in Clayton Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 3:02AMOn Saturday morning, a Clayton business was magically transformed into the kitchen for Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
  • Leeds supergran in oar inspiring world record Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 3:01AMShe's the supergran who celebrated her 70th birthday in style – by breaking a world record. (25/08/2010)
  • Veteran teacher takes on new roles Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 3:01AMAlthough this is Kathy Bachrach’s 21st first day at Helena Flats School, she isn’t quite sure what to expect today. She is playing a different role than she has ever played at the school before.
  • West Des Moines teacher named Iowa Teacher of Year Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 3:01AMWEST DES MOINES (AP) -- An elementary school teacher in West Des Moines is the 2011 Iowa Teacher of the Year.
  • Contest seeks nominations of those who go above and beyond Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 3:01AMEveryone can use some good news. And our Suburban Journals Celebrate Your Neighbor contest, back for a third year, is your chance to share some with the world.
  • Three teachers, three styles Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 2:40PMTeachers are bringing their interests and personalities into the classroom to inspire kids to learn, no matter the subject
  • Q&A with Patriots coach Bill Belichick Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 2:40PMA transcript of the question-and-answer session between the Patriots’ head coach and members of the media on Tuesday in Foxboro.
  • Alleged victim testifies against retired Greece teacher Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 2:38PMA teenager allegedly assaulted by retired Greece Central School District teacher Barry Morris took the stand this morning to testify against him...
  • Jamie Schler: Comfort Food: A Recipe For Chocolate Pots de Crème Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 2:38PMAs simple and quick as boxed, these little Chocolate Pots de Crème - rich, creamy, full-bodied and delectable - are the perfect adult version of my childhood pleasure.
  • Rendell disappointed by federal education grant rejection Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 2:38PMHARRISBURG (AP) — Gov. Ed Rendell says he's "very disappointed" that Pennsylvania lost out in the second and final round of the federal "Race to the Top" educational grant competition.
  • Oregon fire lookout enjoys solitary job Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 2:37PMClayton Weir has a job that would make many people jealous. He works from home. He makes his own hours. He has a beautiful view and, most of the time, it is pretty low stress.
  • Oregon fire lookout enjoys solitary job Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 2:37PMClayton Weir has a job that would make many people jealous. He works from home, sets his own hours, has a beautiful view and, most of the time, is pretty low stress.
  • 5 injured after SUV crashes near San Fran bus stop Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 2:37PMSAN FRANCISCO — A driver lost control along a hilly stretch of San Francisco and crashed into a group of people waiting for a bus Tuesday, officials said.
  • New study at Lake Tahoe focus on algae growth Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 2:37PMRENO, NEV. — Scientists at Lake Tahoe have launched a new study to try to better understand what causes clarity-robbing algae growth on some shores around the lake.
  • Maine scores 33rd in Race to the Top Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 2:36PMThe Pine Tree States outscores Mississippi, Montana and Alabama in the federal education reform competition.
  • AP IMPACT: Katrina a tale of SBA failure Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 2:28AM(AP:CHALMETTE, La.) Five years after Hurricane Katrina, Jay Young is still haunted by the desperate voices on the other end of the telephone crying and begging for help.
  • Private tutoring becoming a trend in the UAE Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 2:28AM24 August 2010 DUBAI -- A substantial number of high school students in UAE schools opt for private tuitions and experts have attributed it to peer pressure, competition and a trend brought on by expatriate teachers from countries where it is common.
  • Teachers reject contract offer Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 2:28AMBy a vote of 1040 against and 221 for the certified teachers in the Pulaski County Special School District on Aug. 18 rejected a board plan to turn out their teacher’s union in return for a $1,100 bonus.
  • How to put homework where the heart is Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 2:28AMKelley Scarsbrook laughs at the suggestion that she has effectively tricked her son into enjoying his homework, but the charge is not far from the truth: Every evening over dinner, the family discusses what William, 7, was taught that day in school. Afterwards, they review it together for about an hour.
  • Column: Time for tea party Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 2:27AMCOMMUNITY TREASURESBY LUANN MASONColumnist
  • Wales Prepares to License Dogs Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 2:27AMThe Town of Wales is about to get into the business of licensing dogs full time, thanks to a proposal now before the state legislature that will remove the New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets from its previous oversight responsibilities. The action is seen as a cost-savings gesture by Albany in an attempt to get its spiraling debt and deficit under control. The move making dog ...
  • Marilla Payment to Fire Company Draws Scrutiny Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 2:27AMA New York State audit of the Town of Marilla's internal controls on finances found that the town had several problems with documenting vouchers and bidding for services during the last two years. The report also cited the town for an improper payment to the Marilla Fire Company.
  • Friends Share a Love for Painting Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 2:27AMThe Community Room of the Aurora Town Public Library is currently home to an exhibition of watercolor paintings by two longtime East Aurorans. Phyllis Gardner and Barbara Booi are not just fellow artists, they’re good friends and, in recent years, teacher and student.
  • Marilla Board OKs Repairs to Roof Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 2:27AMIn a quick Aug. 12 meeting, Marilla Town Board members approved several measures to repair the roofs of the salt storage building and the cold storage building.
  • Neenah city, school officials work stealthily with Extreme Makeover producers Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 3:57AMNEENAH -- City officials learned in early July that the Rhex and Claire Arboleda home at 770 Elm St. had been selected for ABC-TVs Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.
  • Treasure Hunter finds the loot Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 3:57AMFormer Cedar hollow middle school teacher, Gale Hopkins, has solved The Independent's third and final Treasure Hunt to find the $1,000 booty.
  • Laughter makes for happy teachers and students Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 3:57AMDon't smile until Christmas. T. Marni Voss would like to put that advice to new teachers on the scrap heap of history.
  • An education in English: District 6 teaches students to speak for themselves Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 3:54AMBella Romero Elementary School second-grader Ociel Aramíz H. Almanza, right, listens to teacher Anna Luoma in class last week. Ociel is one of more than 300 students at Romero who started their education in Greeley-Evans School District 6 unable to speak, read or write proficiently in English.
  • Northwest school board sets substitute teacher pay, discusses staff salaries Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 3:53AMThe Northwest school board approved setting substitute teacher pay at $120 per day during its August board meeting on Monday night.
  • Mommy Minute: Prep For Back To School Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 3:53AMI vowed to keep this summer simple and, boy, did I live up to my promise. We've been sleeping in, eating breakfast at 9:30 and playing baseball in our jammies all morning.
  • Doctor charged in Jackson's death due in court Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 3:52AMLOS ANGELES — The doctor charged in Michael Jackson's death is due back in court for a scheduling hearing that will determine when prosecutors will publicly present some of their evidence.
  • Suspect in 'Grim Sleeper' killings to enter plea Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 3:52AMLOS ANGELES — A man suspected in the "Grim Sleeper" slayings of 10 women is set to be arraigned in a Los Angeles courtroom. An attorney for Lonnie Franklin Jr. has said he will plead not guilty Monday to 10 charges of murder and one charge of attempted murder.
  • Lake Stevens woman recalled for her musical passion Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 3:51AMAs a teen at Alaska's Ketchikan High School, Mary Michele Petrelli wrote a piece for a student newsletter. She offered this advice: "Life is too short to be wasted worrying about what you can't do."
  • Jewish schools are not a faith school 'menace' | Karen Glaser Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 3:50AMMy local Jewish primary is multicultural and academically excellent and shows Dawkins is wrong about faith schools When my dad heard Richard Dawkins was interviewing me for last night's Channel 4 documentary Faith School Menace? , he didn't miss a beat. "Will you get him to sign my copies of his books?" he asked. Unlike my father, I haven't read every single Dawkins tome, but, like Dad, I am ...
  • Teacher's enthusiasm is contagious Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 3:52PMTo see the rest of this story, click "create new account" to become a registered user below. Becoming a user is currently free. If you have already created an account, log in by entering your username and password in the fields below.
  • Remembering the Challenger: Choctaw teacher to speak at NASA ceremony (PHOTO GALLERY) Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 3:50PMRemembering the Challenger: Choctaw teacher to speak at NASA ceremony (PHOTO GALLERY) - FORT WALTON BEACH — A local science and math adv
  • Chamberlain High students prepare meal, for school Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 3:40PMThe first day of school in Hillsborough County is a week away, but some students are already back to work.