New Year Holiday Stretch in Russia Shifts Focus
In Russia the New Year holidays span ten days with winter breaks extending into January. At a Moscow area rink near Zheleznodorozhny locals ignore macroeconomics as families enjoy skating. Retired mechanic Valery Rannykh, 70, watches his grandson Dima skate amid a tranquil, playful scene.
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ECISD board schedules two special meetings
The Ector County Independent School District board will hold two special meetings this week. Monday features a workshop on post unitary status with Bradley Scott of IIDRA, while Tuesday plans include approval of a New Tech High School occupying half of the Advanced Technical Center with freshman and sophomore classes to start, expanding to juniors and seniors over two years.
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Finals Move Delays Across Dallas Area Districts
Finals from Page 1B cover Dallas Coppell and Carroll ISDs with others in the Dallas Fort Worth region. Carroll ISD, the largest Texas district to earn an exemplary TEA rating, pushed finals back years ago amid a law change. Southlake ISD delayed fall dates to cut costs. Odessa students worry about retaining material after a two week break as Permian High junior Chris Price notes relearning. Odessa High junior Anyssa Lambardia adds that second semester days are longer than in the past.
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Finals schedule shift sparks mixed student opinions
Odessa High junior Anyssa Lambardia says TAKS prep makes the semester harder and more stressful while Southlake students reportedly show no negative test score impact. Crockett Junior High parent Amanda Ward welcomes later finals, noting extra tutoring time. ECISD site cited.
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