District updates text selections as standards and tech evolve
Avon school district weighs replacing 300 science and reading texts with newer editions. Curriculum Director Ben Hodge highlights alignment with state standards and PARCC readiness. Teachers test pilot books in second grade emphasizing Common Core and digital components, replacing older atlas and encyclopedia reliance.
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Jill Giovanazzo
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Thelassroom
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Encyclopedia nostalgia drives students to library search
A speaker reflects on the fading use of encyclopedias as she urges students to explore library resources. She notes the shift from printed volumes to digital and stresses hands on research.
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Sheffield Lake forms Pride Committee to boost community
The Sheffield Lake Pride Committee forms to revitalize the lakefront town as aging residents fade. Led by Eric Pawlyshyn the group eyes a neighborhood watch, spring and summer activities, and better communication with beautification groups. Mayor Dennis Bring recalls a stronger past.
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Eric Pawlyshyn
Sheffield Lake
Dennis Bring
Sheffield Lake Pride Committee
Death penalty on table in Lorain County case
Lorain County prosecutors remained poised to seek the death penalty after a defendant waived speedy trial rights but the waiver lacked required signatures. Prosecutor Dennis Will indicated the case would move to grand jury if the paperwork is properly completed.
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Lorain County
Dennis Will
Will
Lorain Municipal Court
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Benefit honors local baseball booster Dennis Tenney
North Ridgeville residents plan a benefit dinner for Dennis Tenney a longtime advocate of city baseball and softball fields at Shady Drive. The event runs 4 30 to 8 pm Saturday at the North Ridgeville Senior Center 7327 Avon Belden Road on City Hall grounds.
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Dennis Tenney
Shady Drive
Ron Nenadal
Tenney
North Ridgeville Senior Center
Avon Belden Road
City Hall Complex
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