-- Kerry LaLone, a social studies teacher at Cherryland Middle School in Elk Rapids, was received a professional development scholarship from MEEMIC Insurance Co. She used the money to attend the 2010 Michigan Council for Social Studies' annual conference.
-- The Traverse City West Senior High School Key Club raised more than $1,000 for the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) by participating in the Trick-or-Treat UNICEF fundraising program.
-- Traverse City Area Public Schools Director of Human Resources Cindy Berck has completed all requirements for a doctorate in education from Northcentral University. The degree has a specialization in education leadership. She has a bachelor's degree in education from Butler University and a master's degree in educational administration from Central Michigan University.
-- The following is Traverse City Central High School's Debate Team final standings at the Dexter Delight Tournament: Dylan Cooper, first-place varsity speaker; Katie Stanton, eighth-place varsity speaker; Kevin Trippe, ninth-place varsity speaker; Clara Trippe, first-place novice speaker; Samantha Donohue, sixth-place novice speaker; Callie Chappel, eighth-place novice speaker; Emily Cain, 10th-place novice speaker.
In the team standings, four TC Central High School Novice Teams advanced to the quarterfinals, composing half of the eight-team bracket: Hanna Casperson/Callie Chappel and Samantha Donohue/Evie Leadens lost in the quarterfinals, while Elena Rothney/Clara Trippe locked out Emily Cain/Allyson Schultz and advanced to the semifinals, where they lost to eventual Novice Champ Midland Dow.
Education
Education Newsmakers: 11/30/2010
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- 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.
Continued ... - Education Newsmakers: 12/21/2010
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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 ... - 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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