Parents blamed for education woes in AP Stanford poll
Adults blame parents for school ills more than teachers or administrators, with 68 percent saying parents deserve heavy blame. Moms 72 percent versus 61 percent for dads. conservatives more likely to blame parents. Many cite lack of discipline and high expectations as key problems, while most see local schools as good though global standings lag.
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Princeton area hitchhiker case prompts tips call
Authorities seek witnesses after Cantrell's body was found and three people came forward with information. Police urge anyone who saw someone picking up a hitchhiker or giving a ride around the Princeton area near 5 p.m. or 10 p.m. to contact the Princeton Detachment of the state police at 304 425 2101. Bill Archer at barcher bottonline.com is also reachable.
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Community pets drive aids McDowell Mercer shelters
Perry explains how a Christmas tree community effort supplied a trailer for pet food and supplies to McDowell County Humane Society. Shelter directors Sagety Nisbet note donations boost operations as dogs puppies and cats receive meals and new adoptions rise.
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Community Christmas Tree drive misses goal despite donations
The annual kickoff drawing shows a poverty stricken girl and a bare Christmas tree as Bluefield Daily Telegraph readers contribute 310 on Saturday, raising this year’s total to 22 605 but still 7 395 short of the 30 000 goal. Contributions can be mailed to the newspaper or dropped at its office with checks payable to the Fund in memory of loved ones.
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Daphne Gentry and Cordie Mae Monk Hunsucker Taylor
Two individuals named Daphne Gentry and Cordie Mae Monk are listed alongside surnames Hunsucker and Taylor with references to a previous total and a total-to-date. The fragment suggests a formal record or financial entry involving these persons and cumulative figures. No location or date is provided.
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Plan for Snow Delays in Mercer and McDowell Counties
Akers explains Mercer County Schools have nine built in snow days and six OS days plus three IS days that can convert to instructional time. Holidays cannot be converted and the 180 student instructional days vs 200 day teacher contract limits extendability. McDowell County echoes built in days and emphasizes safety and maximizing time when weather forces closings.
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Tazewell County schools adjust calendar after snow days
Dr Brenda Lawson says students return after days off but schedules shift and exams are postponed. The district sets the earliest end date May 20 to makeup missed instructional days. Teachers work 200 contracted days while students have 180, with holidays reserved and summer courses deemed flexible.
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