Forbes - Zack O’Malley Greenburg

“Steve Schwartz and his wife, Lori, have spent the last 30 years running Schwartz’s Bait and Tackle in Noblesville, Ind. Just 15 miles north of downtown Indianapolis, they sell fishing equipment and rent canoes to locals like Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri and former Formula One racer Derek Daly. ” (more)

BBC – Staff Writer

“More primary school children in England are learning a foreign language, research for the government suggests. The proportion of primary schools teaching a language has risen from 70% in 2006 to 84% last year. In 2002, the figure was just 44%. ” (more)

New York Times – Tar Parker-Pope

“As my 9-year-old daughter began summer day camp last week, we talked about swimming rules, sunscreen and . . . cheese fries. It was at summer camp a few years ago that she first experienced the culinary joy of cheese fries, which can pack 800 or more calories in a serving. ” (more)

New York Times – Jennifer Medina

“Reading and math scores for New York students in grades three through eight showed extraordinary gains across the state since last year, with particularly striking leaps in the large urban areas, including New York City. ” (more)

Outside the Box – Juliann Talkington 

“This Thursday, June 26, at 2:00 pm the Bay County Library and the Panama City Renaissance School will host  a special presentation on China.  During the hour long program children will learn about China and its people.  The event will include a story about China, a special singing presentation by the PCRS kids, a fun lesson on the country and the language, a craft and a snack.  If you haven’t already been, this is a great opportunity to visit the new library, located at 898 West 11th Street in Panama City.  If you have questions, call the youth department on 522-2118.  Other programs this summer include: Welcome Home – A Salute to America (July 3) and African Dance (July 10).  Hope to see you there!

Outside the Box – Juliann Talkington 

“Monday, June 30, at 2:00 pm the Lynn Haven Library and the Panama City Renaissance School will teach area elementary school children about China.  During the hour long program children will learn about the Chinese culture and language.  The event will include a story about China, a special singing presentation by the PCRS kids, a dance, a craft, and a fun lesson on the country.  If you haven’t already been to the library this summer, this is a great excuse to go.  The library is located at  901 Ohio Street in downtown Lynn Haven.  If you have questions, call the youth services librarian on 265-2781.  Other programs this summer include: Australia (July 7) and North America (July 14).  Hope to see you there!

The Boston Globe - Staff Writer

“THE PATRICK administration unveils its plans today for a major redesign of the state’s public education system. The boldest efforts will focus on ways to boost achievement of low-income students who struggle despite the state’s superior national ranking on many standards-based tests. ” (more)

The Arizona Republic – Pat Kossan

“Education’s moment in the national political sun has come and gone, replaced by a faltering economy and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Yet whoever grabs the country’s highest bully pulpit could impact every classroom in America.” (more)

China Daily - Staff Writer

“STOCKHOLM  – An increasing number of Swedish students have traveled to Asia to pursue their studies overseas in the past five years, local media reported Friday.” (more)

Bloomberg - Adriana Arai

“Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva plans to use income expected to come from recent crude oil discoveries to finance increased spending on education and technology, Folha de S. Paulo reported, without saying how it obtained the information.” (more)