Longtime NMSO violinist Branagan blends craft and life
Roberta Branagan, a 34 season NMSO veteran and eighth chair second violin, speaks on anonymity in the orchestra and her dual career as a pre-release instructor at the Central New Mexico Correctional Facility. Her path from UNM freshman to longtime ensemble member underscores the mix of artistry and service.
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Albuquerque
New Mexico Symphony Cue
David Lockington
Ae Roberta
Bobbi
Brana
Rhonda Blech
News School
Clus
Otoko Aioe
B . Blech
Branagan
NMSO
University of New Mexico
Maurice Bonney
Symphony
Albuquerque Civic Orchestra
Kurt Frederick
Albuquerque Symphony Orchestra
New ‘Mexico
Shidoni Foundry
Central New Mexico
Los Lunas
Roger Melone
Melone
Orchestra Players Committee
Bandelier
University of Mexico
Carlisle
Albuquerque Youth Symphony
Valley High School
UNM
Popejoy
Yoshimi Takeda
Teen overcomes disability to become Eagle Scout in Mesa
Daniel Rogers, born with Sotos syndrome and predicted to be nonambulatory, earned Eagle Scout status after organizing a giant United States map for Lincoln Elementary School. He endured years of therapy, a heart condition, and social isolation yet excelled in school activities while his family and teachers supported him.
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Eagle Scout
Daniel
Gwyn
Charles Rogers
United States
Mesa
Lincoln
Powell Junior High
Mesa Unified
Exceptional Parent Magazine
State funds room for temps despite job cap
The Texas payroll includes a growing shadow roster of contract workers and temps costing at least 41 million in the last year. Full time state jobs exceed 250,000, while officials acknowledge limited tracking of outside workers and their costs. The House considers a cap on temps and contract staff, though skeptics warn it may not save money. State Auditor Lawrence Alwin will study the trend next year.
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Austin
Texas
Austin American-Statesman
Jackie Alexander
Lyndon Baines Johnson
Texas Comptroller's Office
Alexander
Rob Junell
D-San Angelo
House Appropriations Committee
Junell
Lawrence Alwin
Community centers offer kids activities and exhibits
Puzzles, model kits, and educational games draw families to local shops. Hobby Lobby expands its hobby section for model kits while Teacher’s Market stocks workbooks. Michael’s Flowers hosts a Kids Club Saturdays for crafts at $1. Ector County Library offers books and media for checkout. YMCA centers provide day care and swim hours for parents.
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Castillo
Hobby Lobby Creative Center
Shirley Dillard
Ren
Dillard
Michael's Flowers and Gifts
Gabriel Ramos
Leonardo de Vinci
de Vinci
Marilyn Bassinger
Ector County
Teach for America draws praise and critique in national debate
The program places about 4,000 people at schools since 1990 across 13 regions from California to Louisiana and New York. It relies on about 1.5 million dollars yearly from federal funds, while teachers work at local salaries. Critics say trainees lack preparation for tough classrooms, while supporters note increased minority recruitment and alternatives to traditional degrees. Andrew Gardner, a Bronx native, credits Teach for America for a timely path into teaching Phonics at Carter G. Woodson Elementary School.
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Peach For
America
Los Angeles
San Francisco Bay Area
Louisiana
Mississippi Delta
Baltimore
New York
Linda Darling-Hammond
Columbia University
Teachers College
Teach For
Andrew Gardner
Bronx
University of Buffalo
Secon
Carter G. Woodsonementary School
Gardner
Texas lawmakers weigh TAAS tied grade progression plan
Controversy grows over a proposed state budget aligned TAAS based promotion rule. The plan would require third graders to pass TAAS reading to advance, with fifth and eighth graders facing further tests. Supporters, including John Sharp, warn social promotion risks future costs and prison exposure, while critics urge teacher grading authority and caution over reliance on tests.
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John Sharp
Sharp
Texas
Puna Defeated By Magic Wind On Island Hope
Nanoa the magician confronts Puna as ice melts under touch and Puna grows强. He sings to summon winds that drive away the warm wind. Puna's strength fades. Laka hurls him to the rocks. A new year dawns with islanders free of danger.
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Puna
Nanoa the Magician
Laka
Islands
Police blotter reports assaults burglaries and arrests
A 20 year old man says he was assaulted with a deadly weapon on Garden Lane at 5 15 p m Saturday. A 29 year old man says a glass picture frame struck his face on Alameda Avenue at 1 45 a m Sunday. A 20 year old man says he was head struck with a beer bottle on East Eighth Street at 11 p m Saturday. A 45 year old Odessa man remains jailed on motion to revoke probation for possession of a controlled substance with no bail set for Genaro Perez. A 24 year old Odessa man released after posting bond on possession charges. Richard Ottesen bail set at 2500. Burglary at Central Baptist Church stole 70 dollars from a coke machine between Wednesday 8 p m and Saturday 2 15 p m. A Friend's store private area theft of 10 71 at 11 50 a m Saturday. Criminal Mischief: a 25 year old woman on Andrews Highway.
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Garden Lane
Alameda Avenue
East Eighth Street
Ector County
Genaro M. Perez
Odessa
Richard Ottesen
Esmond Drive
Central Baptist Church
Texas Ave
N. Grandview Ave
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Southside Ymca Children’s Center
Westside Ymca Children’s Center
Dot Johnston
Westside
YMCA
Texas Federation of Teachers
Association
John O'Sullivan
Federation
Jesus Chavez
Harlingen Independent School District
TAAS
Andrews Highway
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