Monthly Archives: September 2011

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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SHARP TO LEAD ATNI « KXRO Newsradio http

SHARP TO LEAD ATNI « KXRO Newsradio http://ow.ly/6HvXZ

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Comparing school districts in the Washin

Comparing school districts in the Washington State Report Card http://ow.ly/6GINp

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Standardized tests are the wrong answer

This writer, in The Washington Post, reasons that standardized tests on which we stake the future of our children’s education, are completely inappropriate for today’s educational needs. “A standard test question for young students today,” she notes, “is which of … 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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Day is done

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Wally Caviness grew up here. Retired tea

Wally Caviness grew up here. Retired teacher revels in researching and acquiring western Americana – Top Stories – bellinghamherald.com http://ow.ly/6sgJh

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Heading in

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Rotary shred event happening now

The free shredding event sponsored by Rotary is happening until 1 pm today, unless the truck fills up first. The event started at 9 a.m., and the truck was already one third full by 9:30. Scott Hunter Sent from my … Continue reading

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Lake level ups and downs

FDR Lake Level Update, Grand Coulee Dam, Bureau of Reclamation, Pacific Northwest Region. So, on a lake level note: Looks like Lake Roosevelt has bottomed out at about nine feet below full pool. Perfect. Makes for great beaches and no … Continue reading

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