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School Matters in print!

The News Sentinel’s weekly print section discusses all things education — with your input. This week, the ongoing series about educators with 40 years of experience continues with, "40 years of educating: Webster and Brown." Also this week, "Wiki what? Interactive technology used in new and interesting ways in classrooms." A graduate has praise for their teacher education program, "UT program deserves recognition ." Pick up a copy of Tuesday's News Sentinel and join in the conversations here.

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Lisa Starbuck added a discussion
The graduation summit today at Fulton High School was quite inspiring and it was great to see so many School Matters friends there! It was not so great that only a few school board members were there - I saw Indya Kincannon, Karen Carson and Robe...
44 minutes ago
Debi, could you organize to get that done with some people? Whoever does it, we must make sure that they deliver the basic message at minimum. They will have to also understand that the more we complicate the message or make it more difficult to u...
2 hours ago
Regarding fathers leaving. Offer some economics education from middle school about how difficult it will be for young men to be financially successful if they are paying child support before they are even 18. Show the financial differences between...
3 hours ago
Vic one area this could be addressed is by strengthening health departments & the evil sex ed. In community health this quarter in college I've had the privilege of doing clinicals at health departments around the region. I believe Knox County no ...
3 hours ago
Cosmetics are another area to look at. Some months ago I listened to a presentation about the risks of a class of chemicals called "phthalates". Particular brands of nail polish were described as very toxic because of an ingredient that keeps nai...
13 hours ago
I'll be there tomorrow and someone can have my lunch - I have to leave at noon!
23 hours ago
Wonderful news - thanks for your persistence and for posting about the principal meeting! Your little sister is lucky to have you - we need more big sisters who will take time to intervene when things aren't going well in a young person's life. Th...
23 hours ago
Excellent input Debi, Mercury fits right in. I must keep this message very short and simple so that the kids themselves would understand it. I have to focus on the main culprits in reducing the ability of children to learn. And by the way, I did n...
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Lisa Starbuck

Graduation Summit Recap

Started by Lisa Starbuck in Parents & Schools 44 minutes ago.

Jamey Dobbs

High school kids need you! Join us Sat. and help kids who might drop out! 5 Replies

Started by Jamey Dobbs in Students. Last reply by Lisa Starbuck 23 hours ago.

Ellen L

What about Whittle Springs Middle School? 8 Replies

Started by Ellen L in Uncategorized. Last reply by Lisa Starbuck 23 hours ago.

Vic Spencer

A Public Appeal To The Board Of Education And The Superintendent 4 Replies

Started by Vic Spencer in Parents & Schools. Last reply by Vic Spencer Nov 13.

Lola Alapo

Knox summit to focus on grad rate

Started by Lola Alapo in Schools Nov 12.

Jamey Dobbs

Report: TN pre-K not effective after 2nd grade 7 Replies

Started by Jamey Dobbs in Studies & Statistics. Last reply by Jen Clemons Nov 12.

Beth Love

What should our students read in high school English? 26 Replies

Started by Beth Love in Curriculum. Last reply by Jen Clemons Nov 12.

Jamey Dobbs

Did anyone attend the Chamber mtg on the SCORE report? 1 Reply

Started by Jamey Dobbs in Studies & Statistics. Last reply by Lola Alapo Nov 11.

 
 

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