Compass Academy charter aims to open in fall with longer days
Linda Subia a Gonzales Elementary teacher describes Compass Academy a planned state funded charter not in any local district. It would serve prekindergarten to 12th grade with 185 instructional days a longer school day Monday through Thursday 7 45 am to 4 30 pm and Friday 3 pm dismissal. It seeks to emphasize teacher parent student relationships real world projects and academic achievement. UT PB professor Amy Burkman supports the charter effort and joined the development committee last year.
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Charter schools emerge in 1991 as local education option
Burkman and Absher discuss charter schools as community benefiting ventures with local control and flexible teaching methods. TEA plans two charters this year amid 23 applicants. applications due February 25. The school aims to serve 276 kindergarten to second grade students, expanding by 100 in year two.
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Board weighs adding volleyball as fall sport
Baker notes volleyball would give a fall sport with home events, avoiding supply gaps since most home events have been basketball, with approval set for Tuesday to take effect in 2011. The board also considers Walter Smith as Globe Theatre board representative for 2010 and will hear a social networking report and Williams' president’s report.
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Hope for Haiti Now telethon unites global stars for relief
Grim-faced celebrities and musicians led two hours of pleas to aid Haiti after the January 12 quake. Alicia Keys opened with a somber plea as photos of victims aired, George Clooney organized the event, Halle Berry spoke, and Bruce Springsteen performed We Shall Overcome to urge donations from millions watching worldwide.
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