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I read the following on Brian's Blog. We need to have one of these in every county in TN. Monday Will Bring The Governor's Race to East TN Tomorrow the Blount Education Initiative will hold a community forum for the gubernatorial candidates to ex...
October 26
I agree. In 15 years I have lived here, Dr. Mac is the first to make a real attempt to be part of the community.
October 11
I believe that the school system wants everyone to know that the test scores may make us feel like things are getting worse, but this is the first step to make things better. So as stated above, how do we get there? What tactics will be used to h...
October 10
I am not at the game. This kind of spoiled it for me. I was on the way to FHS yesterday when I heard the news about this. The kids don't get that these back and forth pranks cost money and are a crime. I couldn't read all the comments on the KNS s...
October 9
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October 5
A student is nominated as a homecoming candidate by an activity or club. Then, they must have their participation in the event approved by all of their teachers. That means that the candidates are involved in extracurriculars and that they are pas...
September 25
I agree that academics, sports, SOMETHING extracurricular should be a consideration, especially when it's handled as a popularity contest (which is what student body votes is). And, I think the teachers should agree the student is worthy of repres...
September 24
Interesting story one parent told me in West Knoxville, many years ago: Her daughter, a high school freshman, was chosen to be in the Homecoming Queen Court. The result of this was that a number of her friends "turned" on her out of envy, decidin...
September 24

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At 2:58pm on October 1, 2007, Jennifer Lubke said…
Pamela, I am so pleased to hear about your efforts to invite KCS into the conversations at School Matters. This is a cutting-edge innovation! Please keep us posted.
At 3:49pm on August 15, 2007, Anthony Ingram said…
Thank you. It just goes to show that it does pay to read the newspaper!!
At 12:03pm on August 8, 2007, Beth Love said…
I like this picture much better-shows off you new "do"!
At 8:19pm on August 7, 2007, Beth Love said…
Looking forward to this new adventure.
At 3:14pm on August 7, 2007, Brian Hornback said…
Hey, no problem. It looks like it is going to be great. I am looking forward to it.

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God is the Answer. Education is His solution. That is why he sent his son, the Teacher. My feeling is if we improve education we improve the quality of life for everyone.

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Pre-K Roundup Scheduled

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE NO: 08-038

April 7, 2008

Pre-Kindergarten Roundup scheduled

Knox County Schools will hold a Pre-Kindergarten
Round Up to receive applications for the
Governor's Voluntary Pre-K Program the week of
April 28 at 14 sites around the county.

To attend the Pre-K Program, students must be four
years old on or before September 30, 2008 and
reside in Knox County.

All applications will be accepted however,
students who meet the following eligibility
guidelines determined… Continue

Posted on April 7, 2008 at 2:44pm —

Pamela Treacy

Parents Do Your Homework

Nice post about School Matters in the KNS.


http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2008/mar/02/parents-do-your-homework/

Posted on March 3, 2008 at 9:09am —

Pamela Treacy

Neighborhood Conference March 8, 2008

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Since there are many volunteers who look at this site. I thought I would post this annoucement.



2008 Neighborhood Conference Announced
The 2008 Neighborhood Conference Saturday, March 8, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. at the Knoxville Convention & Expo Center located at 525 Henley Street. The Conference is organized to gather neighborhood groups, homeowners associations and interested citizens throughout Knox County and… Continue

Posted on February 25, 2008 at 6:00pm — 3 Comments

Pamela Treacy

Attention Teachers and Educators

Special Program in April.


Tennessee Outdoor Classroom Symposium Friday, Apr 25, 2008 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Learn how to create, maintain and utilize outdoor classrooms to enhance instruction in all subjects. For information and registration, visit Environment Education in Tennessee at www.eeintennessee.org

Posted on February 8, 2008 at 11:10am —

Pamela Treacy

Powell Community Forum

Community Candidate Forum at Powell High School (2136 Emory Road in Powell) Tuesday, January 15 6:30 Meet & Greet 7:00 Forum Bill Williams, Retired WBIR News Anchor, Moderator All 6th District Commission candidates confirmed to attend Forum 2nd and 3rd District School Board candidates confirmed to attend Forum Additional candidates to attend Meet & Greet All are welcome!

Posted on January 15, 2008 at 8:34am —

 
 

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