Tuesday, June 18, 2013

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Historic Lighthouse helps spread word about autism
A Northern Michigan lighthouse wrapped up a special weekend long event on Sunday that was all about spreading the word about autism.

Grant money helps schools fight back against bullying
Rotary Charities of Traverse City has given a $65,000 grant to help launch an internationally successful anti-bullying program in Northern Michigan schools.

TCAPS gives voters a choice
Traverse City's Board of Education voted Monday to put two separate bond proposals on the November ballot.

Lawmakers discuss tax credit for student loans
New legislation would give college graduates an income tax credit for their student loans if they stay in Michigan after graduation.

School leaders set to reach decision on bond proposal
The TCAPS Board of Education will discuss placing a bond proposal on the Nov. 5, 2013 ballot.

American Indian mascot complaint dismissed by federal officials
Federal officials say Michigan officials provided no specific examples of racial incidents or American Indian students suffering specific harm because of the reported discrimination.

Classroom salute wraps up the school year in Mrs. Middleton's class
Our final classroom salute of the school year goes to Mrs. Middleton and her first grade class at South Maple Elementary in Gaylord.

Finishing up kindergarten with Mrs. Warren
A hard working and very smart group of students indeed! We salute Mrs. Warren and her great class.

Learning math multiples with Mrs. Long's class
Classroom Salute visits Mrs. Long's 1st and 2nd grade class at Vanderbilt Community Schools in Otsego County.

Mesick Schools talk budget concerns
School board meeting involves community in future budget plans

New bill could send bullies to jail
UPDATED WITH VIDEO: State Rep. Dale Zorn introduced a bill that would make the crime of bullying a misdemeanor punishable by jail time or fine.

This teacher is a real treasure
7&4 Classroom Salute on a recommendation from a parent stopped by Mr. Pomarzynski's 5th grade math class.

Money to back new education standards left out in budget proposal
Michigan would be barred from spending money to implement new education standards in public schools unless the Legislature approves it, under a budget proposal the state House has passed.

Book basics with Mrs. Bishop's class
Classroom Salute visited Mrs. Bishop's first grade class at South Boardman Elementary.

Students prepare for show and tell during garden tours
Schools across northern Michigan are preparing to take part in School Garden Week.

Sweet sounds of success at South Maple Elementary
We are happy to salute Mrs. Brown and Mr. Hotelling for all their hard work.

Michigan panel OKs 3 pct. raise for K-12 schools
Michigan's public schools would get about 3 percent more and it's community colleges and universities about 2 percent more in overall funding next fiscal year under measures nearing final approval in the Legislature.

Classroom salute visits Mrs Enders and Gaylord
Mrs. Enders is awesome and deserves this recognition and I hope you will consider her.

REVIBE: Turn any surface into a dry erase board!
Dan's Tips for Making Any Wall or Surface a Dry Erase Surface

Classroom salute hangs out in the library with Mrs. Rupe's class
&4 News and our classroom salute segment are happy to salute Mrs. Rupe's 5/6 grade class.

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