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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 2004
Page
6
The IB Diploma program aims to standardize curriculum and provide a university credential for mobile students, with participants earning college credit and a diploma. A $5 million grant will support efforts led by Hector Mendez, assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction, to feed junior high students into the high school IB program.
Loca News Roundup reports Odessa sponsors third annual Planet Troopers Youth Parks Cleanup for K-12 students. Three sessions at Woodson Park, UTPB Park, and Comanche Trails Park run 9 to 10 30 a m and 9 to 11 30 a m with prizes. Seven day pool passes awarded. full participation earns chance at two 250 gift certificates for school clothes. sign up at 333 1299.
A 47-year-old Arizona man, Claude DeSpain, was arrested in Odessa on Friday in connection with a fugitive warrant from Arizona. He remained in custody at the Ector County Detention Center on Monday evening. DeSpain is charged in Arizona with molestation of a child and related sexual abuse charges involving a minor under 15.
Dick Gillham and Chris Stanley will address the Downtown Rotary Club at noon on Wednesday about the Stonehenge replica under construction in Odessa. The project site is on UT Permian Basin grounds. for details call 331 7814.
The International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program for ages 11 to 16 has offered since 1994. Based in Geneva, the MYP aims to foster global understanding through an educational approach that extends beyond traditional subjects. It covers language arts, foreign language, humanities, sciences, arts, physical education, design, and math including algebra geometry and statistics. Want to know more online at wwwibo.org.
The MSAP program with about 100 million dollars in nationwide funding may expand Cameron and Zavala magnet offerings. The grant cannot be allocated to a single school or divided among schools, so the district would receive funds as a whole if awarded.
Odessa Regional CEO Adams, 36, will oversee three Florida hospitals with about 2,000 staff. He has led Odessa Regional since October 2002 with more than 400 employees and previously ran Palestine Regional Medical Center and Parkview Regional Hospital. He cites a mix of emotion and opportunity for his family and staff.
Fort Bend ISD expects 2,500 new students as state cuts depository funding. Textbook coordinator Laurie Mankin warns there is no plan for growth or virtual depository. Critics say long term costs rise as districts must buy new books and cover shipment fees without adequate funds.
Mendez warns the district must commit to an IB program or risk losing the $5 million grant. The plan would extend Cameron and Zavala style magnet and dual language efforts through sixth grade while addressing ethnic balance in ECISD. Board and officials seek cost clarity before committing amid uncertain state funding.
Dianne Beene says Joe Beene breathed on his own for three hours during a hospital conditioning session and aims to walk again with diaphragmatic surgery. A UT Permian Basin student finishing his second year with a 3.0 GPA, Joe plans ministry work while pursuing business and psychology. He emphasizes faith, off-ventilator goals, and daily breathing therapy as family and clergy support him.
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