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Snowfall closes highway 155

Right now, don’t bother trying to get up the dam hill, which is now closed. About these ads

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Stop the typing madness, teachers!

Here’s a parting note from a visiting journalism professor to his students about one of the most annoying and wrong things being taught in schools today: “One last thing. For the love of pete, stop putting two spaces after a … Continue reading

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Lucky students about to get a great STEM education

I just left the the little movie theater in our town, where a few people were meeting to learn about the new directions Lake Roosevelt High School is embarking upon with new science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) curricula and … Continue reading

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54 Photos from The Star this week

54 Photos from The Star this week at http://ow.ly/eVG5M

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Ah, the life of a student: RT @peterrise

Ah, the life of a student: RT @peterrise: “Line Integrals, Stats test, two Econ assignments due this week… I’m ready to be DONE!” That’s a tweet from Peter Rise, who’s feeling the pain of the modern scholar. We all feel … Continue reading

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Star Update: School district may sue USBR

Star Update: School district may sue USBR for school funds – David is going to take on Goliath, and it’s all about m… http://ow.ly/1fV4PQ No, I don’t think they’re crazy or stupid. I think they have no choices left. If … Continue reading

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Teacher’s class to get a call from Antarctica tomorrow

My Nespelem teacher wife’s class will get a call from Antarctica scientist tomorrow, but her kids are already engaged at her blog, where they’re practicing how the written word is used for making a point. Kids don’t necessarily get the … Continue reading

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Don’t think this won’t hit our schools and towns

Don’t think this won’t hit our schools and towns. MT @secstatewa: Gov calls emergency budget session of Leg. 11/28 to deal with new $2b shortfall. As we read and listen and watch in the months ahead, bear in mind that … Continue reading

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Why schools should embrace, not fight technology

Via: OnlineEducation.net

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New deal to bring in more water to Tri-Cities

New deal to bring in more water to Tri-City area | Tri-City Herald – The News Tribune. So, according to the gov, this deal will create BILLIONS more in the state’s economy. Of course, that water is coming from Lake Roosevelt … Continue reading

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