• Dennos Museum Center K-12 Education Programs is the recipient of the Delta Kappa Gamma Phi Chapter Friend of Education Award. Diana Bolander, curator of education and interpretation, received the award. The Dennos' programs includes tours, activities to complement the tours and educational performances in conjunction with artists appearing at the Dennos Concert Series.
• The 2010 Traverse Area Debate League awards ceremony was held at Traverse City Central High School recently. Based on their performance in the 2010 debate season, which consisted of 10 league rounds, the Central High School Debate Team earned the following awards. League Team Awards: Varsity Gold, 2nd Place; Varsity Green, 2nd Place; Novice Gold, 1st Place; Novice Green, 2nd Place. League Speaker Awards: Varsity Gold — Skylar Thompson, 5th Place; Molly Tompkins, 6th Place; Clark Belanger, 7th Place; Brandon Henton, 9th Place; Varsity Green — Michael Payne, 1st Place; Caroline Smith, 4th Place; Conner Becker, 9th Place; Novice Gold — Hanna Casperson, 1st Place; Callie Chappell, 2nd Place; Clara Trippe, 4th Place; Bri Sikorski, 6th Place; Novice Green — Clare O'Kane, 1st Place; Nonie Tompkins, 4th Place; Katie Cooney, 5th Place; Elena Rothney, 10th Place.
• Traverse City Area Public Schools' Montessori at Glenn Loomis was awarded a $4,000 grant from the Joan Rajkovich McGarry Family Education Endowment Fund. Toddler Directress Linda Flynn said the funds will be used to support continued efforts to build additional gardens at the school to supplement the snack program with fresh produce; to build an outdoor harvest/cleaning station and covers for the school gardens so that planting may begin earlier in the spring; and to provide education about Farm to School initiatives and curriculum support materials. Construction has been under way since early October, with students being able to participate in and/or observe the construction.
Education
Education Newsmakers: 12/21/2010
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- Education Newsmakers: 10/11/2011
- Newsmakers: 10/06/2011
- Newsmakers: 09/27/2011
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Education Newsmakers: 01/10/2011
Today's Newsmakers: Traverse City Central High School; Jessica Hemming; high school seniors named Outstanding Students in 2010 by the Rotary Club of Traverse City; high school seniors named Students of the Month in 2010 by the Kiwanis Club of Traverse City; local students graduated from Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant in 2010.
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Education in Brief: 01/03/2011
'College A Cappella Night' fundraiser; Singwell Academy expands classes; Gaylord class of 1971 plans reunion
Continued ... - Tuesday, December 28, 2010
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Hickory History: Students gather stories
Ryan Ness and Molly Tompkins could have done a lot of things over their summer break. Instead, the two high school juniors spent much of their free time researching the history of Hickory Hills for a book to help celebrate the city ski area's 60th birthday next year. Their volunteer research and writing will continue through much of 2011.
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Ask Evelyn: Break out the board games
Family games also teach honesty and fair play, how to follow rules and cooperate, how to make choices and be responsible for the choices you make and how to win or lose graciously.
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Education in Brief: 12/28/2010
Summer registration for Camp Daggett; Kirtland will hold winter registration; Youth program seeks participants; Community Cinema Series continues
Continued ... - Newsmakers: 12/28/2010
- Tuesday, December 21, 2010
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College admissions officers give essay tips
The pressure is on for high school seniors to write the perfect college application essay. But what are schools really looking for? And what role should parents play?
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Ask Evelyn: Shopping with kids
Q: I worry about our very active 6-year-old when I have to take him shopping. He gets excited, he moves too fast and talks to absolutely everyone he sees. I don't want to be paranoid, but please list some safety tips for me.
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Education in Brief: 12/21/2010
Holiday break activities for kids; 'Learn to Skate' clinic fundraiser; plus more.
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Goal: Read aloud 15 min. a day
Local reading advocates hopes a box of books will spur more families to read out loud to one another.
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Ask Evelyn: Humor is a holiday gift
Q. I enjoyed one of your past columns about using humor to reduce stress during the holidays. Can you do a reprise?
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Education in Brief: 12/14/2010
Meeting changes for Bear Lake PATS; WSH students stage Lewis Carroll classic; Stage play brings fairy tales to life; Participants sought for youth program; Sign up under way for video workshops.
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- Tuesday, December 7, 2010
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Education in Brief: 12/07/2010
Students can make PSAs for contest; CHS hosts Super Science Saturday; WSH Choir stages Madrigal 'Feaste'. (Plus more)
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Education newsmakers: 12/07/2010
Jamie L. Schaub, of Traverse City, recently received a scholarship from Women In Defense Michigan Chapter at the organization's recent Black Tie Gala.
Continued ... - Tuesday, November 30, 2010
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Blazing: Students work to create trail guides
Traverse City West Senior High School science teacher Marek Ulicny and a group of current and graduated students want to create nature guides to local trails that point out and explain plants and habitats.
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Ask Evelyn: Share special moments
Q: Our family did something new for Thanksgiving; we helped serve food at a community meal. It was such a good experience for our children that I wanted to share my feelings about it with others.
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Education in Brief: 11/30/2010
Manistee bands give holiday concert; Leelanau Children's Center fundraiser; Craft Show at TC High School; Interlochen School holds bake sale; plus more.
Continued ... - Education Newsmakers: 11/30/2010
- Tuesday, November 23, 2010
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New research highlights language learning
New studies on how language learning occurs are beginning to chip away at some long-held notions about second-language acquisition and point to potential learning benefits for students who speak more than one language.
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Education in Brief: 11/23/2010
Boy Scout Troop 36 will sell cookies; TC High School's Arts and Crafts Show; Story time with a Christian theme; Mensa scholarships available for 2011.
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