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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 2004

Page

15

Summer Camps Offer Wide Range of Activities Across Venues

In Odessa area, Permian Playhouse hosts K to 6 summer sessions July 12 to 23 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ellen Noel Art Museum lists July 12 to 16 and July 19 to 23 classes with painting jewelry 3-D design and rates at $35. Petroleum Museum runs Friday science classes through Aug. 13 for third to fifth graders at $30. Redeemer Lutheran and St. Barnabas Episcopal host VBS and youth programs July 19–23 and 19–23 respectively. First Baptist and First Church of God offer Bible and craft camps July 19–23 and later. Additional Lava Lava Island and Far Out Far East camps run across various churches, with ages from pre-K to sixth grade. ODESSA COLLEGE SUMMER CAMPS noted on page 3C.

Ellen Noel Art Museum The Petroleum Museum Call Redeemer Lutheran Church E. 18Th St St. Barnabas’ Episcopal Church St. John’s Episcopal San Miguel Tanglewood Lane First Baptist Church N. Lee Ave First Church of God 11Th St Universi Church N. Golder Ave Belmont Baptist Church Eighth St Asbury United Methodist Church E. University Blvd Temple Baptist Church N. Texas

Prince David and the Secret of Happiness campers perform

Campers at Permian Playhouse present Prince David and the Secret of Happiness as a week long summer arts program ends. Young actors from pre kindergarten to seventh grade stage a quest through magical characters culminating in lessons on happiness and teamwork.

Permian Playhouse Prince David Brian Ortega Butte Montana David Werner Ortega Ryleigh Weaver Camp Mikayela Talley Tenniswood Playhouse Max Mark Tenniswood Dur Stanley Zach Koym

Poll Finds Mixed Views on Teacher Tenure

A recent poll shows most public school teachers view tenure as protection from politics and dismissal for colleagues, but question its link to rewarding hard work. It asks whether tenure proves teachers have earned and proved themselves, with 58 percent aligning one view.

Tenure review faces renewed scrutiny in education policy

Washington AP reports on tenure as a traditional protection for public school teachers and a point of debate in a presidential campaign. Administrators question whether tenure hinders removing underperforming instructors while lawmakers propose safeguards amid federal class size goals. Penny Kotterman, a special education teacher, argues tenure shields teachers from false accusations and political pressure.

Washington John Kerry Penny Kotterman Arizona Interview

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