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TEA cuts school bus seat belt money Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:40AMThe Texas Education Agency says state budget cuts mean less money will be available to equip new school buses with seat belts, a law legislators and Gov. Rick Perry called a safeguard for children when they approved it.
Residents Speak Up About Downtown Exclusion Law Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:25AMIt's been on the books for the past two years, but the city's Downtown Exclusion Zone is stirring up debate. read more
Cougars focus on more wins After finally getting school board backing, HAHS teams forge ahead Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 9:05PMHazleton Area's water polo team has already scored a victory and the season hasn't even begun yet.When the team begins its fourth season on Saturday, it will mark the first time that the Hazleton Area School District has fully funded water polo as a var
Deputies detain buses while feds question workers about legal status Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:10PMKFDM News has learned agents with Immigration and Customs Enforcement detained two buses filled with dozens of workers who arrived in Winnie from jobs in Michigan.
School enrollment up slightly; no plans for new schools after this year Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:17PMPalm Beach County 's school enrollment is rising again, but officials aren't planning any new schools for at least five years because of a funding drop, according to two new reports out Wednesday.
New bus seatbelt law in effect, but not effective Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:59PMA new state law went into effect today, but it turns out the law isn't doing anything to help keep children safe
Class action Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:27PMWORCESTER - and#8212; School opened today for most Worcester public school children, and buses also rolled to the city's newest charter school, the Spirit of Knowledge Charter School.
Changes proposed for Fort Lauderdale airport taxis Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 1:00PMFAA says county violated rules, threatens to cut funding if not resolved For nearly three decades Jesse Gaddis has been the driving force for taxis — and for many years the only source for cabs — at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
Blame is shared for busing mess Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:14PMOXFORD - Only a handful of silent parents turned out for last night's emergency School Committee meeting, which included an hourlong apology and explanations of busing issues from the superintendent of schools and a trio of executives from Durham School Services, the bus company for Oxford's public schools.
On the rocky road to Colorado Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:38AMAfter starting the week with two wins against Ardmore and Altus this week, the Duncan Lady Demon softball team left for Fort Collins, Colo., this morning for the Triple Crown Tournament this weekend.
Cow Country: The Rise of the CAFO in Idaho Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:17AMEnvironmental and health concerns are on the rise as more dairies start to resemble factories. by Scott Weaver On a cool June day, Dean Dimond looked out from his back porch at a field of green wheat bending in the wind. Dimond lives on and farms a patch of land in the Magic Valley just north of Jerome.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
City Group Company adds 50 buses to accommodate need in local public transport market Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:15AMKuwait - September 1, 2010: City Group Company City Group Company ( CGC CGC ), Kuwait's leading listed public transport company, today announced that it has allocated 50 extra buses to help meet the current demands for public transport services in Kuwait.
School seat belt money cut from TEA budget Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:40PMSchool seat belt money cut from TEA budget
Hurricane Katrina forced Riders’ Koch to mature in a hurry Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 9:16PMCary Koch’s birthday is a grim reminder of Hurricane Katrina.
For immediate release: the arts are marketable Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:27PMMontclair State University is located on Valley Rd. and Normal Ave. in Montclair, NJ. The University's main entrance is on Normal Avenue. FROM POINTS NORTH: Take Garden State Parkway to Route 46 West (exit 154). Exit onto Valley Road (south) toward Montclair.*
FAA: Airport taxi contracts violated rules Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:22PMFAA says county violated rules, threatens to cut funding if not resolved The FAA said Broward County violated a technical rule by awarding exclusive contracts to Jesse Gaddis' taxicab company.
Christiana High freshmen connect early Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:35PMLenny Brown did not expect all hoopla that surrounded him and his fellow ninth-graders as soon as they stepped off their school buses Monday.
Bradenton Prep receives taxpayer dollars Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:13PMBesides receiving $10,000 to $12,000 in tuition fees, Bradenton Prep also receives taxpayer money from McKay Scholarships. It's given to students with disabilities.
W-W crew: 10 years of excellence Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 1:35PMDave Mauer remembers the practices in the fall of 2000. There was no boat house. The few boats that were used were cast-offs from other rowing programs.
Football. Sarkisian Making Much-Anticipated Return To BYU Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 1:30PMOne of the hot-button topics this week has been the return of Coach Steve Sarkisian to his alma mater (BYU). For the Huskies, though, it will be business as usual when the team deplanes in Provo, Utah.
Daily Digest 08/31/10 Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 8:55PM
Central City violence comes uncomfortably close to New Orleans College Prep Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 8:24PMCharter school director is organizing candlelight vigil for peace
Mayor Welcomes Visitors for Football and Reminding Fans about Parking Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 5:59PMMayor Chris Beutler welcomed visitors headed to Lincoln for Husker football games and encouraged fans to use one of three City programs designed to ease game-day traffic and parking.
Idaho Virtual Academy Begins 2010 Online School Year Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 1:12PMEnrollment Still Open to New Students for the Upcoming School Year BOISE, Idaho, Aug. 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On Wednesday, September 1, Idaho Virtual Academy (IDVA) students head back to school. Traditional buses or backpacks are not needed; instead students will power up their computers and log on back to school for the official start of the 2010-2011 school year. Using the award winning ...
Idaho Virtual Academy Begins 2010 Online School Year Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 11:04AMEnrollment Still Open to New Students for the Upcoming School Year
KIPP's Lynn school site causing concern Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 2:29AMLYNN - City inspectors will keep a close eye on erosion along the steep slopes bordering the Knowledge Is Power Program’s Highlands construction site once the charter school starts late fall work on a middle and high school.
At the head of their class Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 11:33PMDespite just 116 students and a budget of $2 million, the K-8 Maine Consolidated School outperforms nearly every traditional public school in the region.
Hannemann: big man with equal ambition Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 1:55PMMufi Hannemann's record is all over the map. His career is a feat of political mountain climbing (with several slips) that took him from humble roots in Kalihi Valley to Harvard University, the White House, Na'alehu, Honolulu Hale and now, he hopes, Washington Place.
Aug. 29: Hurricane Katrina, five years later Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 12:16PMTranscript of the August 29, 2010 broadcast of NBC's Meet the Press, featuring Mary Landrieu, Mitch Landrieu, Brad Pitt, Wendell Pierce, Garland Robinette and Douglas Brinkley.
Some 500,000 CT students head to school Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 10:34AMSchool buses in dozens of Connecticut towns are about to start rolling again as more than 585,000 students begin the 2010-2011 academic year.
More than 500,000 Conn. students return to school Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 10:26AMSchool buses in dozens of Connecticut towns are about to start rolling again as more than 585,000 students begin the 2010-2011 academic year. Connecticut - United States - School - History - Education
Even with an expected federal windfall, Idaho public schools face myriad cutbacks this year Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 12:37AMFrom textbooks to sports, families will find much evidence of education belt-tightening this year Get news and information about Idaho’s schools
Five years later, a richer, whiter New Orleans Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 4:06PMStatistically, New Orleans is experiencing something of a boom. But don't be fooled about the reason why
DPS' Bobb hits the street to raise enrollment Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 1:13PMDetroit Public Schools emergency financial manager Robert Bobb is expected to take to the streets of Highland Park and Oak Park today in an effort rebuild student enrollment for the school year that starts next week.
Local Sports Briefs Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 3:51AMThe newly minted Roaring Fork Roller Derby League is holding a fundraiser tonight at 9 p.m. at the Bayou Cajun Restaurant (919 Grand Ave., Glenwood Springs) and another at Dos Gringos (588 Highway 133, Carbondale) at 7 p.m. on Sept. 11.
School bus driver energizes students Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 1:32AML’Observateur LAPLACE – Felix Dumas Jr., a bus driver for the St. John the Baptist Parish school system, is more than just a chauffer shuttling students to and from classes — he is an inspirational leader who encourages his students to expect the best while offering the best.
Boy born a day before Hurricane Katrina 'was determined to be a New Orleans baby' Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 9:09PMFearful medical staff rushes young family out of the city after three days marooned at Touro.
Hong Kong chief says Aquino has apologized Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 6:57AMMANILA, Philippines (UPDATE) – Hong Kong Chief Executive Donald Tsang said President Benigno Aquino III has personally apologized to him over the Manila hostage-taking incident that claimed the lives of 8 Hong Kong tourists.
Academy gets late start to new year Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 2:15AMLORAIN — Parents with children who attend the Arts Academy charter school in Lorain will be sending their students school today, after a one-day unexpected delay.
Redevelopment on Route 33 may include pedestrian underpass, COAST terminal Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 1:19AMSTRATHAM — Including a COAST bus terminal as part of a multi-generational community development at the former site of Great Bay Community College is being explored.
New year, new principal for Ronald Reagan Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 1:06AMRonald Reagan Elementary will start the school year Aug. 30 under the leadership of new Principal Mark Baldwin.
BEN column - Ronald Bowman reward fund collected at tonight's vigil; Frank T. Harris on all you need to know about ... Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 11:20PMGood morning! Saturday will be perfect.
Letters from Campbell Reporter readers Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 10:27PMRemembering the glory days of the Reno casinosMan, you had me laughing out loud here in my office ("Supporting Reno casinos, one nickel at a time," by Dick Sparrer, Aug.
Clayton BOE to ‘re-think’ student bus policy Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 12:09AMThe policy that has allowed Clayton County Public Schools officials to cut bus transportation to 4,600 students, is going to be brought under scrutiny by the county’s school board, on Monday.
Anatomy of the G20: the story from both sides of the fence Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 10:39PMIt resembled a scene from a dystopian Hollywood movie.
The finances of football: ADs, coaches fear the next round of cuts Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 9:24PMIt's mid-August. Coachspeak fills the air. From Whiting to South Central, North Newton to LaPorte, Lake Central to Valparaiso, clichés are flying around like footballs during passing drills. Platitudes are being tossed around like option pitches at the Boneyard. Every high school football team is a sectional contender. Every team is going to win a conference championship. Every player is going ...
Police issue back-to-school safety alert Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 9:36AMThe Marco Island Police Department issued the following safety alert prior to the Aug. 23 first day of school in Collier County.
Charter school opens - now comes the test Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 4:02AMTypical high school students wait four years before they march across stage, shake hands with the principal and accept that piece of paper that can make or break a future. The 125 students who opened Southland College Preparatory Charter High School on Thursday did it on the first day of the ninth grade.
Toms River National Little League parents cheer their boys on Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 12:18AMTOMS RIVER, N.J. - Tammy Deceglie has her good-luck angel pin. Ron Marinaccio, with the booming voice, likes to sit close to the field so he can lead the cheering section.
Hilltoppers head to Chattanooga for season opener Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 10:14PMScience Hill has to travel quite a ways for its season opener, but the Hilltoppers will carry the favorite role all the way to Chattanooga. The up-and-coming Hilltoppers will meet a Soddy-Daisy team that must replace a quarterback who passed for 2,300 yards last season.