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Applying pressure

Principals set sights on graduation rates Constant contact with parents, ninth-grade support classes, mentoring programs and special schedules are among the strategies Suffolk schools are ... Read more

by Emily Collins, Friday, January 13, 2012 10:33 pm

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Concepts in motion

Eighth grader Kier Askew has been on plenty of roller coasters in her life. She’s climbed up the hills just to plummet down them and ... Read more

by Emily Collins, Friday, January 13, 2012 10:27 pm

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Money woes

State budget could result in $6 million gap for Suffolk schools If Gov. Bob McDonnell’s proposed budget is accepted, Suffolk Public Schools could be looking ... Read more

by Emily Collins, Friday, January 13, 2012 12:21 am

News

IW Fair Queen lands scholarship

The 2011 Teen Miss Isle of Wight County Fair Queen recently earned a $1,000 scholarship from a Virginia Association of Fairs competition. Jackie Morin, a ... Read more

by Emily Collins, Thursday, January 12, 2012 11:58 pm

Home & Health

Staying green in winter

During winter, there is plenty to make people feel blue, especially less sunlight and the blistering cold, but a lack of foliage doesn’t have to ... Read more

by Emily Collins, Thursday, January 12, 2012 10:25 pm

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Kicking off the new year

The Suffolk Humane Society is hoping to start 2012 off on the right paw. With 2011 behind them, the organization has several events planned for ... Read more

by Emily Collins, Wednesday, January 11, 2012 11:38 pm

Columnists

BARKS is good for dogs and kids

There’s nothing more adorable than seeing a child enjoy the company of a dog. It’s wonderful to see how kids love to be around pups ... Read more

by Emily Collins, Wednesday, January 11, 2012 11:33 pm

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Educators discuss teacher standards

Suffolk Public Schools officials were among hundreds of educators from throughout South Hampton Roads who gathered for a regional conference on education Tuesday. Education officials ... Read more

by Emily Collins, Tuesday, January 10, 2012 10:37 pm

News

Kids read, dogs listen

When 4-year-old Pete visited the Creekside Library, Aiden Ledgard couldn’t wait to read to him. As soon as media specialist Kim Richardson gave the OK, ... Read more

by Emily Collins, Tuesday, January 10, 2012 10:31 pm

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McDonnell focuses on education

As part of his education initiatives for the new year, Gov. Bob McDonnell wants to repeal the requirement for schools to start after Labor Day ... Read more

by Emily Collins, Monday, January 9, 2012 11:20 pm

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