Writing Skills Overlooked In Schools Teacher Survey Finds
Washington AP teachers survey shows nearly half of 507 educators view student writing as poor or inadequate. Only 15 percent rate writing as good or excellent, echoing earlier NAEP findings that writing is not effectively taught. Teachers say writing ranks third after reading and math in importance.
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America
Aft-Chrysler
American Federation of Teachers
Chrysler Corp
AFT
Albert Shanker
Riley
Peter D. Hart Research Association
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Pamlico students drive campus projects and parade plans
Pamlico Community College students lead multiple efforts this fall. PCC student body president Shirley Wood coordinates SGA activities, a used textbook exchange, a logo banner, and an aluminum can compactor while guiding a parade float. PTK members engage in community service, fundraisers, and campus orientation.
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PCC
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
SGA
Pamlico Community College
Curly
Phi Theta Kappa
Anita Dowdy
Joyce Potter
Diana Wildrick
Debbie Claxton
PTK
Pamlico Community
Fiber optic rugs light up rooms with glow in design
A feature describes fiber optic filaments woven into area rugs to create illuminated patterns such as snowflakes and Christmas motifs. Details explain how 64 filaments per cable carry light from a distant outlet, with durable, low heat operation and washable rug surfaces. For more information call American Art Rug at 813-435-9003.
Credit education seminar scheduled at Craven Community College
The North Carolina Extension Service in Craven County will sponsor a satellite video conference titled Putting Consumers in Credit Education Strategies from noon to 3 30 p m on December 7 at Craven Community College. Registration is 3 dollars. Call Melissa Hight at 633 1477 for details or to register.
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North Carolina Extension Service
Craven County
Craven Community College
Melissa Hight
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