Zero tolerance grows in schools amid threats and suspensions
Educators increasingly discipline students over violence threats and rumors after high profile cases. Raymond Ewing, an eighth grader, says his prison escapee story was harmless, but Chandler district officials suspended him nine days. Experts debate vigilance versus overreaction as fear shapes policy in classrooms.
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Raymond Granillo
Arizona
Karen Carnell
Delaware
Chandler, Ariz
Raymond
Albert
Charles
Volunteers clothe needy children through church program
The Children's Clothes Closet started last September by First United Methodist Church volunteers served 304 children in 28 schools this past year. Referrals from educators ensure fast, confidential access to new socks underwear shoes and used clothing.
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Corinne Costello
Estee Smith
First United Methodist Church
Vasquez
N. Dixie Boulevard
Jim Hawk
First United Methodist
Jean
Zavala Elementary
Sul Ross offers 10-day Summer Prep for freshmen
Sul Ross State University runs a 10 day Summer Prep program July 19 28 to ready new students for the Texas Academic Skills Program test. It covers reading writing and math plus workshops on learning styles test taking and study skills. The program costs 340 dollars includes room and board and orientation. Some financial aid available. Beginning September 1998 most Texas university entrants must have TASP scores before enrollment.
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Sul Ross State University
Texas
Texas University
The Wise Centaur Chiron and the tale of Pholus
In ancient Greek lore centaurs stalked mountains yet Chiron and Pholus stood apart. Chiron, son of Cronos and Philyra, chose learning and healing, fostering heroes like Jason and Achilles. Heracles’ visit led to tragedy when a single jar of Dionysus wine sparked a fatal chain.
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Greece
Chiron
Pholus
Silenus
Cronos
Philyra
Phoius
Pelion
Tod Test
Tad
Gen Six
Wihar Cheech
Jason
Peleus
Achilles
Asclepius
Heracles
Centaur
Dionysus
States crack down on teen drivers take effect July 1
California leads a nationwide shift as a new law limits teen driving. Teens must hold a six month permit with 50 parent supervised hours including 10 at night, and face a restricted first year with no driving from midnight to 5 AM. Other states push similar bills amid debate and safety concerns.
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Sacramento
Calif
Yield
Delauren Scott
Robin Schriever
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Insurance Institute For Highway Safety
Massachusetts
Tennessee
Tim Leslie
California
Week's activities at Gale Pond Alamo Elementary
The Odessa American lists a Gale Pond Alamo Elementary School schedule for June 29 to July 3. Daily activities include a snack stand at lunch recess. Thursday features an Independence Day Assembly from 3 to 4 PM and a Night at CiCi's Pizza. Friday is Spirit Day with Alamo T-shirt wear and a 3:15 PM early dismissal.
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Gale Pond Alamo
CiCi's Pizza
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Charles Patrick Ewing
Patrick Ewing
State University of New York At Buffalo
Mark Sterkel
Odessa
Adela Ecisd
Corrine Costello
Adela Vasquez
Ector County Independent School District
Sul Ross
Wise Centaur
Gale Pond
Alamo
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