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Applying pressure
Principals set sights on graduation rates Constant contact with parents, ninth-grade support classes, mentoring programs and special schedules are among the strategies Suffolk schools are ...
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Concepts in motion
Eighth grader Kier Askew has been on plenty of roller coasters in her life. She’s climbed up the hills just to plummet down them and ...
by Emily Collins, Friday, January 13, 2012 10:27 pm
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Money woes
State budget could result in $6 million gap for Suffolk schools If Gov. Bob McDonnell’s proposed budget is accepted, Suffolk Public Schools could be looking ...
by Emily Collins, Friday, January 13, 2012 12:21 am
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IW Fair Queen lands scholarship
The 2011 Teen Miss Isle of Wight County Fair Queen recently earned a $1,000 scholarship from a Virginia Association of Fairs competition. Jackie Morin, a ...
by Emily Collins, Thursday, January 12, 2012 11:58 pm
Home & Health
Staying green in winter
During winter, there is plenty to make people feel blue, especially less sunlight and the blistering cold, but a lack of foliage doesn’t have to ...
by Emily Collins, Thursday, January 12, 2012 10:25 pm
News
Kicking off the new year
The Suffolk Humane Society is hoping to start 2012 off on the right paw. With 2011 behind them, the organization has several events planned for ...
by Emily Collins, Wednesday, January 11, 2012 11:38 pm
Columnists
BARKS is good for dogs and kids
There’s nothing more adorable than seeing a child enjoy the company of a dog. It’s wonderful to see how kids love to be around pups ...
by Emily Collins, Wednesday, January 11, 2012 11:33 pm
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Educators discuss teacher standards
Suffolk Public Schools officials were among hundreds of educators from throughout South Hampton Roads who gathered for a regional conference on education Tuesday. Education officials ...
by Emily Collins, Tuesday, January 10, 2012 10:37 pm
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Kids read, dogs listen
When 4-year-old Pete visited the Creekside Library, Aiden Ledgard couldn’t wait to read to him. As soon as media specialist Kim Richardson gave the OK, ...
by Emily Collins, Tuesday, January 10, 2012 10:31 pm
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McDonnell focuses on education
As part of his education initiatives for the new year, Gov. Bob McDonnell wants to repeal the requirement for schools to start after Labor Day ...
