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  • Tech: Gadget News and Reviews
    Mar 30, 2012 — Washington Post
    Thanks. pegoraror: Yes, and have done so for several years now. If I purchase this, will my current MS Office 2003 run on it? pegoraror: Yes. Thanks. pegoraror: You should have no trouble meeting that price limit.
  • Colleges act to rescue students hurt by recession
    Apr 12, 2010 — Pittsburgh Tribune Review
    Vincent College President Jim Towey's e-mail inbox read simply, "Help Me."A student told of her family's financial woes. Vincent board to set up a $250,000 emergency fund to help students caught in financial disaster. The PASSHE board recently changed policies to allow schools to establish them.
  • 16% rise in undergrads on California's state campuses predicted
    Mar 11, 2010 — Los Angeles Times
    By 2019, demand for slots at California's community colleges is expected to rise by 313,253 students, according to the report. The commission is responsible for statewide education planning and coordination. The report projects increased enrollment demand by minority students who are considered underrepresented on California campuses.
  • Arlington charter school will close after losing accreditation
    Mar 11, 2010 — Fort Worth Star-Telegram
    The TEA has been accrediting school districts for three years and charter schools for two. This year, 1,198 out of 1,232 districts or charters schools were accredited. Then, they'll settle up accounts, paying anything that is owed back to the state or to parents, Culbertson said. Students would return to their home district or another charter school in the fall. Culbertson said the decision to revoke accreditation isn't one that Scott treats lightly.
  • Baldwin Park Unified to construct $15 million solar energy project
    Mar 11, 2010 — San Gabriel Valley Tribune
    Skvarna said. "The (energy) savings will make the payments." The savings will include rebates through the California Solar Initiative and credits from Southern California Edison. (AMEX:SCE.PR.E) (AMEX:SCE.PR.D) (AMEX:SCE.PR.C) (AMEX:SCE.PR.B) (OOTC:SCEDL) Excess energy will be exported to Edison, which will provide the district with utility credits. Mike Anderson, vice president of Marketing for Solar Power, Inc. (OTCBB:SOPW) , which will begin construction on the...
  • Bland's top teacher
    Mar 11, 2010 — The Bland County Messenger
    I got to know people and gained experience." Vicars taught first grade at Rocky Gap Elementary School before coming to Bland Elementary School in 1991. She's been there ever since. Asked the best part of her job, Vicars said, "Being with the children. She works closely with the local advisory board. "Mrs.
  • Board approves employee contracts
    Mar 11, 2010 — Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
    The associations and the administration had informally reached an agreement on the combined salary and benefit increase without changing any other contract language. For 2009-10, annual salaries range from $30,056 to $60,948. Those beyond the salary schedule also receive longevity increases. The WESP contract covers about 170 paraeducators, home school workers, secretaries, hall monitors and parking lot attendants.
  • Brentwood's Edna Hill tapped as 'School to Watch'
    Mar 11, 2010 — Contra Costa Times
    ...-- BRENTWOOD -- A school here recently was singled out as one of six California middle schools for others to emulate. Edna Hill Middle School has been tapped for the second time as a "School to Watch," a designation conferred on those making significant progress on a variety of fronts. The school first received the label in 2007 for what it's doing to improve in four areas that a national group of education organizations have identified as those in which an outstanding middle...
  • BRIEF
    Mar 11, 2010 — The Idaho Statesman
    Bernard Osher Foundation has endowed the local Osher chapter with money to continue -- and expand -- as an educational resource for "lifelong learners," or those age 50 or older. Director Ellie McKinnon said earning the endowment has been a years-long process of meeting certain criteria. The endowment will help pay for speakers' honorariums and program expenses, including scholarships for financially challenged participants, she added. "We've been working for this for a...
  • County already up to speed on concussion rules
    Mar 11, 2010 — Washington County News
    They're very safe," she said. One of the big things that came in the change this fall was the removal of a grading system for concussions.
  • District may eliminate 28 or more jobs
    Mar 11, 2010 — Newton Daily News
    ...middle school, staff reductions include: an assistant principal, language arts, special education, industrial technology, music, track coaches and district maintenance. The recommendations also included cost savings if the board decides to close one of the five elementary buildings. An elementary school closure would include the elimination of an elementary guidance counselor, three "specials" teaching positions, principal, secretary, classroom instructor, nurse, custodian, food service...
  • E-Mail Messages Are Disclosed in Ensign's Ethics Case
    Mar 11, 2010 — New York Times
    Ensign documenting his efforts to find clients for Mr. Ensign’s role in securing lucrative jobs for Mr. Ensign was scrambling to find work for Mr.
  • Each Howard high school to get $2,000 for post-prom parties
    Mar 11, 2010 — The Baltimore Sun
    Schools have traditionally held fundraisers throughout the year to help pay for the parties. This is a very positive use for those funds." The money comes from cash or property confiscated in drug-related crimes. The county has the ability to retain the cash or sell any drug-related items and keep the cash from the sale.
  • Fort Worth area sees flurry of last-minute filings for election
    Mar 11, 2010 — Fort Worth Star-Telegram
    The Fort Worth educator filed Monday to run against incumbent Trustee Sherri L. Whiting and challenger Greg Kauffman. In Place 2, Tarrant County sheriff's Deputy Jimmy McDonald will take on incumbent Jerry Beck. In Place 3, incumbent Jesse Johnson faces builder James Dornan. Forest Hill Three incumbents drew challengers on the last day of filing.
  • Governor Proposes Rise in Income Tax for Illinois
    Mar 11, 2010 — New York Times
    Quinn, a Democrat, told lawmakers in Springfield, as he laid out an austere budget proposal for next year that includes spending cuts, leaving some bills unpaid and borrowing more money. The Republican Party, which has expressed high hopes of retaking the governor’s mansion and a United States Senate seat from Illinois this year, issued a scathing assessment. Quinn proposed on Wednesday was actually less than one that he proposed a year ago, which was ultimately ignored by state lawmakers.
  • Governors, state school superintendents propose common academic standards
    Mar 11, 2010 — Washington Post
    We've made all of this progress in the last 15 years under the SOL program.
  • Group's funding hits snag
    Mar 11, 2010 — Washington County News
    But recently, Moore said matching funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission were denied. "We've still got three years on our Tobacco Commission grant. We're not trying to reinvent the wheel," he said. Moore said the group is also going to look into putting more detail into the business plan. He said the incubator would bring in a bigger tax base and ease taxes on residents.
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