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“I’m amazed and honored that she chose me,” said John Alemany, Michelle Snow’s 12th grade Spanish teacher.“She's a star basketball player. I would have thought for sure she’d pick one of her coaches.” “Sports came easy to me,” explains Michelle. “Spanish was a challenge, and Mr. Alemany didn’t give up on me. “He has this amazing positive energy. And he genuinely cares. You can’t imagine what a difference that makes.” Behind every famous person is
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Education News: November 11, 2005

Following are some of the top headlines from the world of education for the week ending November 11, 2005.

Children open their hearts in letters to soldiers
(Source: CNN.com, 11/11/05) Mississippi students' heartfelt letters to soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan are being published in a book titled, “Dear Soldier, if you get hurt call my mama.” These same original letters will be on display at the Contemporary Art Center of Virginia in Norfolk. The letters that are both unedited and honest have brought smiles and warmth to soldiers around the world.

No Child Left Behind is central to contract talks
(Source: CNN.com, 11/10/05) In Sandy, Oregon, a cancelled homecoming game and restless students are the result of a three-week teacher strike. The strike was imposed to renegotiate salaries, benefits, and to frame contract language guarding teacher positions if their schools do not meet NCLB standards. Educators are concerned about being replaced or terminated if their schools fail to achieve mandated standards set by the law.

Panel approves 2 bills allowing school takeover in New Orleans
(Source: The Times-Picayne, 11/10/05) On Wednesday two bills that will give the state control over rebuilding the New Orleans school system were passed. Governor Kathleen Blanco stated she is committed to bringing schools back, “better than before.” The passing of these laws will require the state to take over all 117 New Orleans schools.

Schools urged to prepare for flu
(Source: edweek.org, 11/09/05) The United States Department of Health and Human Services released a 400 page document addressing the possibility of a flu epidemic and plan of action last week. The paper stresses the importance of preparation and also proposes possible solutions to specific situations that could arise in the future.

Educators take serious look at video games
(Source: eschoolnew.com, 11/08/05) The Federation of American Scientists held events in Washington, D.C. recently to promote video games for educational advancement. The FAS is interested in implementing pedagogical games into curriculum and demonstrating how “gaming” can promote student achievement and increase overall interest in a variety of subjects.