Outside the Box - Juliann Talkington

Many families joined in the birthday festivities at St. Andrew State Park on Saturday.  The kids splashed in the cool (cold) water; built sand castles; found crabs and shells; ate hot dogs, hamburgers and cake and broke open a pinata. What a wonderful way to kick off spring and enjoy the weekend.   

all Africa.com – Bukola Olatunji

“The First Lady, Hajiya Turai Umaru Yar’Adua has pledged her support for the Nigerian Girls’ Education Initiative (NGEI), which she launched in Bauchi at the weekend. . . ‘As a qualified teacher, I know the value of education. I have five daughters (one has a Masters and three, first degrees), only two boys. I know the value of a girl being educated, so you have chosen a good Ambassador.” (more)

Outside the Box – Juliann Talkington

“Last Thursday Ms. Montorio coordinated a Spanish festival at the school. The event included a fashion show, a pet show, a play and singing presentations.  The kids loves demonstrating their Spanish skills and the parents enjoyed seeing their children on stage.  After the presentations everyone enjoyed Spanish food including a delicacy with pigs feet and a special eggplant dish native to the area where Ms. Montorio was born. 

Seattle PI (Associated Press) - Donna Gordon Blankinship

“Changing the way Washington teaches math has led to one of the most contentious education debates in recent memory. Now state education officials are working on what may be an even bigger black hole in Washington education achievement: science education.” (more)

Houston Chronicle - Marion Lloyd

“MEXICO CITY — Soaring dropout rates. Pitiful scores in math and science. A proliferation of so-called “trash universities” that offer diplomas but little learning. By all accounts, Mexico’s education system is in serious trouble.” (more)

BBC – Staff Writer

“Schools and councils are being urged to make it harder for children to swap their school meal for a takeaway. Rising levels of obesity are being fuelled by the ready availability of fast food, said the School Food Trust. It wants schools to close their gates at lunchtime and councils to stop new fast food outlets opening nearby.” (more)

BBC – Staff Writer

“The white working classes are being left behind by England’s education system, government research suggests. Poor white boys and girls do worse compared with other ethnic groups when factors like single parent status and parental attainment are considered.” (more)

Outside the Box - Juliann Talkington

In February the Panama City Renaissance School children created images for a Square 1 Art project.  The beautiful hand crafted pieces include a range of expression from precious hand prints to detailed scenes. A special thank you to the parents who coordinated this wonderful activity.

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Outside the Box – Juliann Talkington

“On Tuesday March 25 from 4:00 – 7:30 pm, the Bay County Library Youth Department will hold a last hurrah at the old library on Government Street in Panama City.  The event will include a camp-out and read with Smokey the Bear at 5:00 pm.  Bring your sleeping bag and enjoy games, stories and snacks.  For more information call 872-7500.”

China Daily - Staff Writer

“HEFEI — As 40 newly-joined teenagers are leafing through the college textbooks for a bright academic future, China’s unique education program for gifted youngsters has raised controversy about the country’s education reform 30 years after it began” (more)