Spring Arrived
Spring Arrived
The cherry blossom Festival was held last weekend in Branchbrook Park heralding the final arrival of spring. They planted 200 more young trees this year and the older ones are in their glory.
You'd think more people in the area would come to see it. Mostly tourists and Asians who really appreciate the beauty of nature. Well, more eye candy for the rest of us!
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Updated: 05 Sep 19:15
Novel Tactics At Chicago School-Funding Protests
04 Sep 20:29
Organizers of a school boycott in Chicago are trying high-profile tactics to protest education funding. On Tuesday, more than 1,000 students skipped the first day of classes. On Wednesday, some classes were held in the lobbies of office buildings.
Organizers of a school boycott in Chicago are trying high-profile tactics to protest education funding. On Tuesday, more than 1,000 students skipped the first day of classes. On Wednesday, some classes were held in the lobbies of office buildings.
What To Make Of Students' Sexy Clothes?
04 Sep 19:30
As students head back to school, teachers can find themselves face to face with teenagers clinging to their summer styles. Commentator Annmarie Kelly Harbaugh knows that the boundary between what is and is not appropriate school clothing can be a bit blurry.
As students head back to school, teachers can find themselves face to face with teenagers clinging to their summer styles. Commentator Annmarie Kelly Harbaugh knows that the boundary between what is and is not appropriate school clothing can be a bit blurry.
'Marketplace' Report: College Or Gold?
04 Sep 17:00
The cost of one year of tuition at schools like Columbia and New York University has topped $50,000. But some top tier schools are offering need-blind admission, saying they'll make it possible for anyone who's qualified to afford college.
The cost of one year of tuition at schools like Columbia and New York University has topped $50,000. But some top tier schools are offering need-blind admission, saying they'll make it possible for anyone who's qualified to afford college.
What Are Your Education Concerns?
04 Sep 17:00
It's back-to-school time and Day to Day wants to know what concerns you have about homework, uniforms... really anything that's on your mind as your kids head back to the classroom.
It's back-to-school time and Day to Day wants to know what concerns you have about homework, uniforms... really anything that's on your mind as your kids head back to the classroom.
In Ohio Town, A School Tragedy Averted
03 Sep 20:36
A teen with a gun walked into a high school in Willoughby, Ohio, Tuesday. He fired twice and pointed the gun at himself. The principal and Assistant Principal Jeff Lyons convinced him to surrender. Lyons says he told the teen of his own friend who had committed suicide.
A teen with a gun walked into a high school in Willoughby, Ohio, Tuesday. He fired twice and pointed the gun at himself. The principal and Assistant Principal Jeff Lyons convinced him to surrender. Lyons says he told the teen of his own friend who had committed suicide.
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3 Important Questions That Need Asking
3 Important Questions That Need Asking
For any organization that wishes to reform- hold three meetings about a month apart. At the first meeting ask the question,
"What are we doing that we should stop doing right now?"
next meeting:
"What are we doing that we could do better?"
next meeting:
"What aren't we doing that we need to do now?"
Gather up all the answers and you have an action plan for a successful reform!
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