By Joshua Benton Staff Writer Page 1A It’s that time of year again. The leaves are changing, Friday nights are for football, and small, sad-eyed children are asking you to buy a candy bar. Or some cookie dough. Or a roll of wrapping paper. “My gosh, how many candles or mugs does a person need?” […]
Year: 2001
New study shakes up school rating system; researchers put higher value on ‘proficiency,’ level playing field
Saturday, October 20, 2001 Page 33A New study shakes up school rating system Researchers put higher value on ‘proficiency,’ level playing field By Joshua Benton Staff Writer By most standards, Flower Mound Elementary School is doing an excellent job. State officials have labeled it “exemplary.” More than 90 percent of its students pass the Texas […]
The GED is easy? Wait until Jan. 1; students have to pass existing sections soon or face tougher exam
Saturday, October 13, 2001 Page 1A The GED is easy? Wait until Jan. 1 Students have to pass existing sections soon or face tougher exam By Joshua Benton Staff Writer Potential dropouts will have another reason to stay in school starting Jan. 1. On that day, a tougher version of the General Educational Development test […]
The front lines of young fear; curriculums shifting to address students’ questions about war
Tuesday, October 9, 2001 Page 19A The front lines of young fear Curriculums shifting to address students’ questions about war By Katie Menzer and Joshua Benton Staff Writers Adam Cislo asked only one question in his fifth-grade social studies class Monday: “I would say the big question is: ‘Is this the start of World War […]
Fearing earth science’s erosion; As schools reduce role of subject, some worry key fields are at risk
Tuesday, October 2, 2001 Page 1A Fearing earth science’s erosion As schools reduce role of subject, some worry key fields are at risk As much as any state, Texas has prospered from the bounty of the earth. Oil and gas have built staggering fortunes and shining skylines. But a group of geologists, academics, and corporate […]
Catholic schools struggling to recruit, retain teachers
Monday, September 24, 2001 Page 17A Catholic schools struggling to recruit, retain teachers By Joshua Benton Staff Writer Geri Graniero should be exactly what Catholic schools are looking for in a teacher. She went to Catholic schools for eight years as a child before attending the Catholic College of St. Benedict in Minnesota. She talks […]
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Failure of Soviets can teach America: Q&A with David Lesch
Sunday, September 23, 2001 Page 1J Failure of Soviets can teach America Q&A with David Lesch By Joshua Benton Staff Writer When historian David Lesch’s new book was published in July, he had no idea the events he described would echo so quickly in the halls of American government. The book, 1979: The Year That […]
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Asking for help to keep kids in school; district appeals to companies to allow time for mentoring
Thursday, September 20, 2001 Page 26A Asking for help to keep kids in school District appeals to companies to allow time for mentoring By Joshua Benton Staff Writer Fixing the Dallas schools isn’t just a job for teachers, principals and parents. District leaders are making it a job for the general public, as well. Dallas […]
Patriotic ribbons not on the menu
Thursday, September 20, 2001 Page 25A Patriotic ribbons not on the menu Rules are rules. A policy at Snuffer’s restaurants prohibits employees from adorning their uniforms with anything – even red, white and blue ribbons. That rubbed some cheese-fries connoisseurs the wrong way. Dozens of patrons demanded an explanation. “We’ve gotten e-mails saying ‘Snuffer’s supports […]
Prayer, solace, patriotism in NY; Crowds find refuge at houses of worship across city, nation
Monday, September 17, 2001 Page 8A Prayer, solace, patriotism in NY Crowds find refuge at houses of worship across city, nation From Staff Reports NEW YORK – Only 17 of the 56 regular parishioners at John Street United Methodist Church made it to Sunday’s services. Some of the missing were probably held up by policemen […]