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On Your Mind: April 20 to April 23

Mon, 04/30/2012 - 12:10am

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April 20

Dutch Nagle was right on. God help Cochise County, the city of Sierra Vista and Fort Huachuca if they get their way in court. The BLM is right on. Also, we can’t let all the developers, Pat Call, and the City of Sierra Vista telling its “BLM” what they can do and not do. Castle and Cooke will mess this town all up if they can now build another 2,000 acre neighborhood development. If the county and Sierra Vista take the BLM to court, I hope they will not spend our tax money to fight BLM…

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Our View: Telling teachers how to teach

Sun, 02/19/2012 - 12:10am

The Sierra Vista Herald/Bisbee Daily Review

Legislation being considered by Arizona lawmakers could have a dramatic impact on what happens in state classrooms.

Three bills being debated by our legislators would have a chilling affect on teachers, potentially changing everything from lesson plans to language within the profession.

SB 1202, otherwise known as the partisan doctrine bill, would punish teachers espousing political beliefs in a classroom setting.

SB 1203 requires prior approval of supplemental materials presented to students and the posting of those materials on the Internet.

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Program helps bridge gap between educators, technology-related industries

Sat, 01/28/2012 - 12:01am

Julia Olsen, director of the University of Arizona’s Master-IP program, talks to Trudy Berry, Cochise County school superintendent, Thursday before a presentation to the Greater Sierra Vista Area Chamber of Commerce. (Beatrice Richardson • Herald/Review)

BY ADAM CURTIS

HERALD/REVIEW

SIERRA VISTA — A Tucson-based program with an innovative model to address the nation’s shortage in young employees with a strong background in Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) aims to expand its impact in Cochise County.

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Bisbee principal questions digital learning center

Thu, 01/12/2012 - 11:59pm

Shar Porier

Herald/Review

BISBEE — Bisbee High School principal Lisa Holland presented a report to school district board members addressing her concerns over the functionality of the Digital Center for Advanced Learning Wednesday.

The online educational “digital center,” was originally initiated by former school superintendent Gail Covington three years ago. It was touted as a way to for excelling students to take more advanced courses than the high school offered and the center was also expected to help those struggling to meet the grade.

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New system to give parents access to kids’ school records

Sat, 01/07/2012 - 12:01am

BY ADAM CURTIS

HERALD/REVIEW

SIERRA VISTA — Students often reply to the question of “What did you do in school today?” with a mumbled “I don’t know,” or “Nothing.”

This leaves a busy parent somewhat in the dark regarding their child’s day-to-day activities, as they may not have time to frequently touch base with teachers. Sometimes this can lead to unpleasant surprises when a parent-teacher conference comes up or a teacher finds sufficient reason to make a call to the student’s home.

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Hiring of retired teacher draws debate in Bisbee

Sun, 09/18/2011 - 6:49pm

Shar Porier

The Sierra Vista Herald/Bisbee Daily Review

BISBEE — The re-hiring of a retired kindergarten teacher did not sit well with school board member Luche Giacomino.

“I have a problem with teachers retiring and then coming back,” Giacomino said during last Tuesday’s meeting. “It takes away jobs from new teachers just starting out and if college students think they can’t get a job, we’ll be losing teachers.”

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Dear Prof: Study strategies can help student efforts

Sun, 09/04/2011 - 12:01am

By Frank Christ

For the Herald/Review

Dear Prof: One example how high school students can learn about and use study strategies.

Students can be better learners and feel more confident in their classes when high school administrators, teachers, counselors and parents know what learning and study strategies students need and how students can be helped to learn content or to solve math and science problems.

This student assistance occurs ideally in the classroom. However, few high school teachers are knowledgeable about study strategies and how to get students to buy into their usefulness.

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Free ESL classes, tutoring classes to be offered at UMC

Fri, 09/02/2011 - 12:35am

Free English-as-a-Second Language classes are again being offered this fall to help interested persons learn English. The classes will be led by members of Sierra Vista United Methodist Church, as a part of its community and outreach activities.

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Huachuca City School hires new third-grade teacher

Tue, 08/23/2011 - 11:08pm

By Dana Cole

Herald/Review

HUACHUCA CITY — Facing potential class sizes of 30 or more students, Huachuca City School will be adding another third grade teacher to its faculty.

During an April 10 school board meeting, Huachuca City School Principal Tom Yarborough requested approval for a third teacher at the elementary grade level in order to reduce third-grade class sizes down to three classes of 20 students. After hearing Yarborough’s concerns about the large number of third-grade students, the board approved the additional third-grade position, making way for another teacher.

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Dear Professor:Tip to help your student find academic success

Sun, 08/07/2011 - 8:41pm

Dear Professor: Frank Christ

Frank Christ

The Sierra Vista Herald/Bisbee Daily Review

I am back after a short summer vacation to help students, teachers and parents to make the most of a new academic year. This column will focus on students. Future columns will consider what teachers, instructors, and parents can consider doing to help students become more efficient and effective learners.

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