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Why Pasco Schools are Failing and What Would Help

Andrew Kirk — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 22:19:14 +0000

Last year Pasco led the state in the number of failing schools. This year it is tied with the two largest, most urban districts. Should parents be worried?

Missouri Makes It Illegal for Teachers and Students to Be Facebook Friends

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 21:20:15 +0000

An new Missouri law, aimed at protecting children from sexual predators, has made it illegal for teachers and their past and present school-aged students to friend each other on Facebook. The Amy Hestir Student Protection Act does allow teachers to set up a classroom-related groups on Facebook or other social networking sites, provided parents and [...]

Congratulations Area Seniors!

Faith Martin — Tue, 24 May 2011 13:56:24 +0000

The pomp and circumstance of graduation is around the corner…I noticed all the info in todays Tri-City Herald. The Herald , is publishing a special graduation keepsake edition featuring the names of area graduates to be included in the June 3 edition of the Herald. It also will feature paid congratulatory ads from [...]

Rent A Dog At Yale!

Faith Martin — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 13:54:43 +0000

College kids at Yale work hard and are often stressed out! Now, to help students, the schools library is offering a new service: RENT-A-DOG. Tons of studies have shown that petting a dog relieves stress. So at Yale, you’ll now be able to check a dog out of the library for 30 minutes . . [...]