Geometry boosts seventh graders at Casey Middle School
Kent Stevens guides seventh grade student Josh Gibson at Casey Middle School in Mount Vernon using a geometry based student application. The piece discusses whether technology offers the best chance to aid public schools.
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Simon Highlights Tech in Illinois Classrooms Visit
Lt Gov Sheila Simon spoke on the impact of technology in public education while touring Illinois districts. She cited remote learning linking two neighboring districts as an example of shared advanced science instruction.
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In Focus 9A Teachers and Students Embrace E-Learning
Local educators adjust to online instruction as districts cut costs through shared resources. Simon notes the flip approach where teachers podcast lectures for students to view at home using school hardware. The method speeds up learning and expands access amid shifting classroom technology.
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Jacobs rises from Carbondale to Super Bowl fame
Brandon Jacobs, a 6 foot 4 inch 264 pound former Auburn transfer, posted 19 rushing touchdowns for SIU in 2004 helping a Saluki squad go 10-2 and top national rankings. His single season at Carbondale contrasts with his later 2008 Super Bowl run with the Giants.
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Woes cloud dispatch center's future
West Franklin County Central Dispatch faces halted plans for a new building after financial troubles. Mismanagement by a former chief dispatcher left the agency $226,000 in the hole and unpaid bills, with an IRS withholdings debt nearing $190,000 plus potential penalties.
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