Newport became dissatisfied with the local public school system and decided to home school his children: “I put together a small school on my property,” Newport recalled, “because I didn’t want to send my kids to the public school, which was horrendous; it was a redneck school and the...
This week I gave three presentations on retold fairy tales to elementary and middle-school students at the Conference for Young Writers at SMSU in Marshall, Minnesota. I have very fond memories of this conference, so it’s fun to be able to “give back.” It was the CYW I attended ...
Patrick arrived in America a week ago.At first he thought his English learned in the middle school was good enough.He was sure he could do with any situation.He thought he would call a taxi on his arrival and talk with the driver to ask about the American ways.But to his surprise he...
Lacey Twp Middle School 7 - 8 public 659 4 reviews 3.4 mi 4 Lacey Twp High School 9 - 12 public 1240 7 reviews 3.5 mi Great Schools Ratings are based on student performance on state tests, progress over time, and college readiness, in addition to how effectively schools serve stude...
By the time she finished high school, her parents were financially capable to provide for an amazing group home. Sarah’s race, class, culture, and gender facilitated a better life for Sarah, one which might not have been available if Sarah’s parents were from a different class or culture...
There’s been a lot of talk about gun control in the US since the recent mass-shooting at the Sandy Hook Elementary school, but I always think about the other deaths that could be prevented with stronger gun control laws. These are the ones we never hear about. ...
Middle School: Clark-Moores School District: Madison County - 8 Other Property Info Source Listing Status: Closed County: Madison Directions: From the Robert R. Martin Bypass turn onto US52 East toward Irvine. Travel approximately 3 miles. DD Meadows will be on your left. The home is in the...