ERIC GOODELL As students prepare to go to school, wearing new pants and clutching their backpacks, there’s another group — a sometimes underestimated and often overlooked breed — preparing for the new school year. Magic Valley teachers and principals look forward to the next school year with renewed motivation. You love teaching third graders because … Read more
School supplies, backpacks for students and a free lunch were in stock for teachers at Arroyo Elementary School thanks to Southwest Gas Corporation. The supplies – which included classroom cleaning supplies, glue sticks, paper and pens – are sure to help teachers at the school with expenses for the coming year. “Teachers are fundamental to … Read more
Due to teacher cancellations and space restrictions, only one agriculture class will be taught next year. Beginning in the fall, Newberg High School is pausing its highly regarded Agricultural Sciences program for a year. Aside from Agricultural Guidance, all Agricultural classes on the NHS will be postponed to the 2023-24 school year. That is, no … Read more
DEBORAH BUCKHOLDER Read blueprints, know enough about CAD (Computer Aided Design) systems to design with them, frame the walls and hardwood floors of a house, and build some cabinets for them. These are some of the key qualifications that will help you demonstrate your skills upon completion of the Building and Construction Technology program at … Read more
OKLAHOMA CITY – The 55thth The annual Oklahoma Academic CareerTech Education (OKACTE) Summit Conference, recently held in Tulsa, brought together over 4,000 professionals to provide networking, professional development and recognition to those who have contributed to CareerTech’s success. Metro Technology Centers was selected as a Gold Star School for the 22ndnd Year and several county … Read more
LAUREN JOHNSON With classes starting again at Opelika City Schools on Monday, students, parents and teachers can expect some changes for the new school year. dress code Starting Monday, OCS will be enforcing a new dress code. Superintendent Farrell Seymore said it was a much-needed update that was also simpler and more flexible code. The … Read more
When one thinks of America’s contemporary challenges, such as social injustices and inequalities, divisive politics, harmful stereotypes, and historical prejudice, pulling the sheets is a comforting solution. For the teacher Dr. Betsy Burrows this is nothing to hide from, it’s her call to action. Brevard College’s Director of Teacher Education dives headlong into these issues, … Read more
Anza Trail School’s new teacher, Derek Garcia, just had to pin a few things to his classroom walls. He has attended schools in the Sahuarita Unified School District since junior high and this is his first year as a teacher – eighth grade civics. “I’m very grateful to be in a community and district where … Read more
Editor’s Note: Every community depends on the resources and support that nonprofits provide to people, be it physical, material, or emotional. The Chronicle’s ongoing series, Nonprofit Spotlight, showcases the nonprofit organizations in Citrus County committed to making life better for all of us. To have your nonprofit considered for a Spotlight, here is the link … Read more