Williams burg students compete In High Q academic contest
Williamsburg High School students joined peers from across Kansas in the 19th annual High Q competition on December 1 at Washburn University. The 2001-2002 event, co sponsored by WIBW 13 and Washburn, tested teams on art literature history math and science.
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Jerry Farley
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Williamsburg High School
House passes Bush education plan with broad testing mandate
The House approved a sweeping education bill authorizing 26.5 billion for 2002. It requires annual reading and math tests for grades three through eight, links results to federal funding, mandates plans to close achievement gaps, and expands school control over spending with annual report cards.
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NEA chief urges bringing teachers to parents across sites
NEA President Bob Chase urged schools to meet families where they are, citing conferences in Tacoma restaurants and ice cream parlors and a Wilkes County plant visit as examples. He called for paid parental leave by employers, more district support, and mediators to bridge language and culture gaps in schools.
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Elks Essay Contest Seeks Flag Themed Submissions
Elks Lodge No 803 sponsors a flag essay contest titled What the Flag of the United States Stands For for students in grades 5-8 during 2001 2002. Essays up to 150 words must be typed or inked and mailed to PO Box 416 Ottawa Kansas 66067 by January 4 2002. Entrants must include name address grade and school. Prizes awarded in 5 6 and 7 8 groups. Contact Youth Activities chair Carla Bienhoff at 785 242 7680 evenings for details.
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