Rookie comes up big
Carballo is top new teacher; finalists named for top veteran Saddlewood Elementary kindergarten teacher Cecilia Carballo seemed shocked Thursday morning when she saw the long line of dignitaries file
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Building a Better Future with NIE
NIE is an acronym for Newspaper in Education. This exciting program uses the articles and resources of the newspaper in our schools. As an instructional tool, the newspaper is known to strengthen teaching in every content area. Educators who participate in NIE energize classrooms, enhance critical thinking, increase vocabulary, and improve skill levels
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Go Green Teacher’s Guide
This 50 page guide contains 9 different detailed classroom activities. These include in-classroom studies, experiments and observation and parent involvement. It’s a great addition to the student
Technology storm
Nelyn Lea, 15, a sophomore, works on the school’s wireless network on her laptop as she sits with her classmates in Scot Provost’s AP World History class at Lake Weir High School in Candler,
Evergreen reborn as a demonstration school
Principal Cassandra Boston has taken on the task of improving Evergreen Elementary Schools poor performance of the past. Shown at the Ocala school on September 1, 2009, she is implementing innovative
Florida’s education funding crisis
A decade ago, voters overwhelming passed an amendment to the Florida Constitution that says legislators must make education a top priority. It was 1998, and more than 70 percent of Florida voters demanded
Boy produces video of Ocala history
The next Clint Eastwood may come from a quiet residence on an oak-lined street in the historic section of town. A video made by Grant Harriss, 11, which covers Ocala’s history, with more than 8,300
Local Events
- Event: Preschool P.E. at Brick City Park, Wed, Mar 17 9:15aThe thirty minute sessions will help three and four year olds focus on the development of gross motor skills through age appropriate activities. Gross motor skills involve the large muscles in the body that enable such functions as running, jumping, and maintaining balance. Pre-schoolers will develop these attributes in a safe and fun environment.
- Event: "Scoop on Reading" at the Discovery Center at Discovery Center, Mon, Mar 29 10:00a12/28,1/25,2/22,3/29, 10-10:30am Parents and children ages 2 to 5 are invited to get the scoop on reading as the Discovery Center, Altrusa International Inc. of Ocala and Blue Bell Creamery come together on the last Monday of every month, October through March, to read us a story as we enjoy a delicious scoop of Blue Bell ice cream. This activity is free but […]
- Event: Eighth Street Elementary at Eighth Street Elementary, Thu, Apr 22 4:00pThe Annual Eighth Street Elementary Spaghetti Supper will be held April 22nd from 4-7p.m. at the Eighth Street School. For $5 you can enjoy a delicious spaghetti dinner with salad, drink and dessert. Dinner available to-go (drive thru) or eat in and watch Eighth Street's spring sing. Funds go to help support Historic Eighth Street Elementary.
- Event: Dress Giveaway Day at Lindsey's Dresses for Hope, Sat, Apr 17 9:00a2010 Lindsey's Dresses for Hope will have their Dress Giveaway Day! Beautiful formals and semi-formals, and accessories given free to girls who need help getting these items for school, church or special events. Given free in memory of Lindsey Faye Crabtree on April 17th at the Anthony Women's clubhouse, 2120 NE 95th ST. behind the Anthony Elem. Sc […]
- Event: Northside Marion Relay For Life at North Marion High School, Fri, Apr 16 5:30pCome out to the Stan Toole memorial stadium at North Marion High school and help in the fight against cancer! Join us in our over-night battle as we have food, fun, games and music to help raise money for the American Cancer Society. ACS RFL is a life-changing event that gives everyone a chance to celebrate the lives of loved ones who have battled cancer, re […]
- Event: 5K Familly Fun Run at McIntosh Area School, Sat, Mar 27 8:00aThe McIntosh Area School is having its 3rd Annual Family Fun Run on Saturday March 27th 2010!!! Come join us as we walk/run in beautiful, historic McIntosh. We are expecting over 200 members from our surronding community to participate. All age welcome!! Check in begins at 8am.Race begins at 9am.Awards will be presented following the completion of the race.T […]
