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March 8, 2013

March 8th, 2013

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National News WHYY School Reform Commission votes to close 23 Philadelphia schools, sparking anger and despair for students, parents, teachers After an excruciating day of protests and pleas for mercy, Philadelphia's School Reform Commission voted Thursday night to close 23 city schools and merge or relocate five others. Four schools – T.M...

March 7, 2013

March 7th, 2013

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Local News Middletown Transcript Governor tips his hat to Middletown robotics team Gov. Jack Markell recently made a visit to Appoquinimink High School to learn the ins and outs of Middletown Robotics Team 1370 "Thermogenesis." The club is made up of students from M.O.T. and its surrounding areas, who all have an interest in science, technology...

March 6, 2013

March 6th, 2013

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Local News The Sussex Countian Clayton Elementary to offer Spanish immersion class The John M. Clayton Elementary School in Frankford will launch a Spanish immersion program for kindergarten students during the 2013-2014 school year.  Kindergarten students selected for the program will spend half of each school day learning in English and the...

March 5, 2013

March 5th, 2013

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Local News The News Journal An editorial Start high-quality learning in preschool In “Child care is a small-business issue,” Ms. Abrams presented a compelling list of reasons why small businesses should support high-quality preschool programs for young children, noting the benefits not only to the young child but also to the parent(s) who work...