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The high cost of sending students outdoors
In Burbank, many fifth-graders live for Outdoor Science School — the handful of days when they venture to the mountains or ocean to hike trails with naturalists, sing songs by the campfire and sleep in bunks. The tradition has lasted more than 20...Tags: Finance, Politics, American Civil Liberties Union, Teaching and Learning, Public Finance
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Getting out the vote in March
In choosing to put a proposed $110-million bond extension to voters on March 5, Burbank Unified will face the challenge of getting out the vote for what is otherwise a snoozer of an election. The district — under too much of a time crunch to get...Tags: Jerry Brown, Politics, Elections, Voting, Local Elections
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Burbank can't neglect the library
Mayor Jess Talamantes had a very bullish picture of the city of Burbank’s economic standing. He focused on the positive, which is all well and good (“Burbank leaders upbeat in State of the City address,” Nov. 16). While small...Tags: St. Joseph Medical Center, Hospitals and Clinics, Cancer, Health
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Piano recital features students of Van Cliburn silver medal winner
BAY VIEW -- Bay View will host a free concert to celebrate the culmination of a week-long piano academy featuring eight pianists from around the globe. The concert, titled A Piano Extravaganza, is also the celebration of the complete ownership of the...
Tags: Awards and Prizes, Music, Entertainment
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Thank You: Sunflower Elementary career day kudos
Sunflower Elementary School recently had a career day on May 31. We arranged to have presenters from various business professions to share information about their individual careers. Each child at Sunflower was able to select three presentations they...Tags: Southwest Airlines Co.
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Alaska PrideFestival Goes Smoke Free
Channel 2 NewsAn event celebrating the local Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) culture and community is going smoke free this year. For the first time in the community-wide event's history, the Alaska PrideFestival will be smoke free. The Alaska...Tags: American Lung Association, Gays and Lesbians
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Concert season opens Sunday in Bay View
BAY VIEW -- The summer concert season at Bay View opens on Sunday, June 16, with talent from across the country as they descend upon the area for eight weeks as resident artists. The Bay View Music Festival opens its series with a concert titled simply...
Tags: Festive Events, Arts and Culture, Music, Entertainment
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St. Charles announces finalists for 3rd Ward vacancy
Four people have made the cut to become finalists for the position of 3rd Ward alderman in St. Charles. A task force made up of Mayor Ray Rogina, City Administrator Brian Townsend, and Aldermen Dan Stellato and William Turner recently narrowed a field of...Tags: Schools, Local Government, Paychex Incorporated, Elementary Schools
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Order of protection issued against anti-violence activist
A Cook County judge issued an order of protection Tuesday barring fired CeaseFire director Tio Hardiman from any contact with his wife as more details emerged about his arrest nearly 14 years ago for beating another woman. Court records obtained by...
Tags: Crimes, Wars and Interventions, Crime, Law and Justice, Trials, Prosecution
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Baltimore Teachers Union supports call to halt Common Core consequences
The Baltimore Teacher's Union has called for the district hold off on attaching penalties to schools' performance on the the new Common Core assessments, citing insufficient professional development and resources to implement the new high-stakes...Tags: Adult Education, Teaching and Learning, School Examinations, Teachers, Standardized Testing
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St. Charles names candidates for vacant city council seat
A yoga studio owner, a plumber and a school volunteer are among those who make up a field of 13 candidates vying to be appointed to a vacant St. Charles City Council seat. Nine men and four women applied to fill the 3rd Ward alderman seat that came open...Tags: Clubs and Associations, Politics, Local Government, Elections, Lifestyle and Leisure
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