Give Them the Keys
A 128 page teacher’s guide – Using the newspaper as a primary resource students learn how to navigate varied test features, understand and relate to current events, learn how to make informed decisions
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Give Them the Keys
A 128 page teacher’s guide – Using the newspaper as a primary resource students learn how to navigate varied test features, understand and relate to current events, learn how to make informed decisions and practice valuable reading and writing skills. View Full Teacher’s Guide here:
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CyberSpace Safety
A 4 page teacher’s guide – companion to “Born to be Wired” in the Parade Magazine e-edition Sunday 10/09/2011. Cyberspace is the world of computers. You can navigate through Cyberspace safely
New teachers report in Marion County
A struggling national economy is pushing more and more people out of their chosen professions and into other areas of the workforce, with some landing teaching jobs in local classrooms. Though some of
Teachers learn about new tools
CANDLER — Lake Weir High fine arts teacher Suzanne Kiefer-Shelton sat at a Smart table Wednesday and played electronic learning games with several other Marion County School District employees. She used
Fessenden Elementary makes great strides
Fessenden Elementary School principal Anna DeWese knew a complete overhaul of the mindset of teachers, students and community was needed after the school received a D grade last summer. DeWese, along
Remembering 9/11
On September 11, 2001, 19 militants associated with the Islamist extremist group al Qaeda hijacked four airliners and carried out suicide attacks against targets in the United States. Often referred to
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- Event: Samba of Ocala Dance School and Group Audition at The Cherished Bride Manor, Sat, May 26 9:00aAudition and Class for Samba of Ocala Dance group.Learn Brazil's Best known Dance-The Samba!!!
- Event: Kingdom Christian Aacademy Graduation 2012 at Kingdom Christian Academy & Precious Children Preschool, Sat, Jun 23 6:30pKingdom Christian Academy will host its third graduation ceremony on June 23, 2012 6:30 pm at Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church located 623 South Magnolia Avenue, Ocala Florida 34471, VPK graduates and High School graduates will meet at the Education Center accross the street 724 S. Magnolia Avenue by 5:15pm. All Alumni of Kingdom Christian Academy are invited to come […]
- Event: Dream Big, READ! School-Age Story Time at Freedom Public Library, Thu, Jun 28 2:00pArt of the Night! Inspiration under a dark and starry sky.
- Event: Dressage Horse Show at Florida Horse Park, Sun, Sep 30 8:00aDressage schooling show series for riders and drivers -- now including classes for Western Dressage and USEA test-of-choice. Download show entry form from web site. Spectators free. Volunteers welcome. Series of 5: Feb 19, March 18, May 6, Sept 30, Oct 28.
- Event: Anti Bully Meetings at Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy, Wed, Jun 6 7:00pBULLYING...IT STOPS WITH ME. The meetings are COMPLETELY FREE, open to any child from any school. The purpose of the meetings is to give children an open forum to discuss issues they are having with bullying, and talk to other kids their own age about possible solutions. Sometimes just talking about a problem can be good therapy, and many children are afraid […]
- Event: Dream Big, READ! School-Age Story Time at Marion Oaks Public Library, Thu, Jun 28 2:00pThe Sandman Is on His Way. Stories, songs, activities and crafts for children ages 6-12.