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Anne C. Scheck of Hagerstown graduated from Bucknell University, Lewisburg, Pa., in January with a Master of Science in Education degree. Her thesis was "Impact of Tutoring Program on Students' Motivation, Affect and Behavior on the Learning Environment." A 2003 graduate of the University of Dayton with a Bachelor of Arts degree, she plans to be a school psychologist. The following area students were named to the dean's list at Wilson College, Chambersburg, Pa., for the fall 2006 semester: Hagerstown - Heather Gruber; Laura Haywood; Katherine Kushto, equestrian studies; Emily Sprankle. Smithsburg - Christina Henson, elementary education.
Sadie Saulter discussion continues
The Pitt County Board of Education today will discuss again what to do with unfilled space at Sadie Saulter Elementary School. There are 224 K-5 students at the school, which has room for 418 children. Another 40 are attending preschool and special education programs at Sadie Saulter. Pitt County Schools' projections have 211 elementary students there next year, leaving as many as 12 rooms empty. The school board meets at 7:30 p.m. at the Pitt County Office Building, 1717 W. Fifth St. The board last took up the Saulter space issue Feb. 19. Schools staff reported at that meeting that a survey of county K-4 parents turned up little interest in an extended day-care program at Sadie Saulter. The board asked for more detail on a full range of options, including turning Sadie Saulter into a magnet school.
KILLEEN SAYS THE GOVERNMENT IS COMMITTED TO REDUCING PRIMARY CLASS ...
The Government remains committed to increasing resources for special education and reducing primary school class sizes, according to Minister for Labour Affairs and Clare T.D., Mr. Tony Killeen. The Minister's comments follow the announcement by Minister for Education and Science, Mary Hanafin, T.D. that over EUR3.6M has been approved for building projects in ten schools around Clare. .
Format for adult education listings changes; deadline March 1
The Jewish Review is abridging its thrice-annual Adult Education listings to provide more room for local and international Jewish news.Previous listings included detailed class descriptions, tuition prices, location, professor names, and varying dates and class times. Pertinent information will still be included, however interested parties will rely on contact information to obtain all the particular details. Groups are asked to submit Adult Education classes by March 1 to the Jewish Review at calendar@jewishreview.org.This is a continual community service that is intended to make adults aware of the Jewish learning opportunities available to them. The special sections, published in March, September and December are for recurring classes; one-time lectures can be submitted for the Jewish Review print and online calendar.
Virtual schools bill hits unexpected snag
The first major education initiative expected to pass the General Assembly this session has encountered unexpected controversy. A bill that would pave the way for statewide virtual schools — in which students stay home and learn online — has hit a snag among lawmakers who want to provide greater opportunities for private- and home-schooled students. A state Department of Education virtual school program is ready to offer as many as 9,000 seats in classes during the next school year. And the nation's largest for-profit provider of public virtual school services is waiting to work with groups to launch virtual charter schools. A version of the bill passed the House last week after days of debate. That debate centered on a proposed amendment that would not give public school students priority to slots in $3.6 million worth of virtual school classes offered by the S.C.
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