The Top 50 North Carolina Tar Heels of All-Time - Bleacher Report

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The Top 50 North Carolina Tar Heels of All-Time Bleacher Report Besides developing into an unofficial ambassador for the school and trademark of the basketball program, Jordan's accomplishments as a student-athlete ... and more »

Coach Spotlight: Marquise Williams - SuperPrep.com (subscription)

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Coach Spotlight: Marquise Williams SuperPrep.com (subscription) Mallard Creek High School in Charlotte, NC just opened in 2007. That year was quarterback Marquise Williams' freshman year. ... and more »

Officials Investigate After Child Was Found Alone At Busy Intersection - WSOC Charlotte

Officials Investigate After Child Was Found Alone At Busy Intersection WSOC Charlotte CHARLOTTE, NC -- Staff members at a Charlotte Mecklenburg elementary school are the subject of an investigation after a 6-year-old student was able to walk ...

Sports Briefs: NCAA Tournament will expand to 68 - Winston-Salem Journal

Sports Briefs: NCAA Tournament will expand to 68 Winston-Salem Journal Mungedi, who will be the tallest player in program history, graduated from Nelson Mandela High School in Libreville and played for the Libreville Basketball ... and more »

Across the Region - Charlotte Observer

Across the Region Charlotte Observer Tax-deductible gifts can be mailed to the Choir School at St. Peter's, 115 West Seventh St., Charlotte, NC 28202. More info: www.thechoir school.org . ... and more »

'I always try it' - Boston Globe

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'I always try it' Boston Globe In Hanover, the South Shore YMCA's Mill Pond Branch has called in a local organic farmer to teach children in its after-school program how to grow ...

Ten at 10: Marcus Thornton to check out Alabama, Texas - Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog)

Ten at 10: Marcus Thornton to check out Alabama, Texas Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog) Here is somewhat of a local take on Christian LeMay's impending announcement Friday from Langston Wertz Jr. of the Charlotte Observer. LeMay, the No. ... and more »

National City Afterschool Summit Focuses on Workforce Readiness - Nation's Cities Weekly

National City Afterschool Summit Focuses on Workforce Readiness Nation's Cities Weekly ... Charlotte, NC, gave a warm welcome to the local leaders attending the summit and shared examples of his city's efforts to support afterschool programs. ...

Can Census Workers Bring You an After-School Program? Maybe… - WNYC

Can Census Workers Bring You an After-School Program? Maybe… WNYC Here's how it works: The Department of Youth and Community Development spends just about $100 million a year on the Out of School Time programs. ... and more »

Report: Californians worried about school funding - OCRegister

Report: Californians worried about school funding OCRegister And 49 percent are very concerned about elimination of after-school and summer programs. "At a time when Californians are looking for reforms that will ... and more »

In New Jersey, a Civics Lesson in the Internet Age - New York Times

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In New Jersey, a Civics Lesson in the Internet Age New York Times Christopher J. Christie, a Republican whose reductions in state aid to education had led many districts to cut staff and programs and to ask for ... Newark students walk out, protest at City Hall against school budget cutsThe Star-Ledger - NJ.com Christie cuts raise MHS students' ireNorthJersey.com Roxbury and Parsippany students protest school state aid cutsDailyrecord.com Vineland Daily Journal -Asbury Park Press -FOXNews all 281 news articles »

At community meeting, Banning Unified School District details cuts - Press-Enterprise

At community meeting, Banning Unified School District details cuts Press-Enterprise One of the few parents in attendance asked what after-school programs have been cut. The answer was that tutoring -- specifically, a program in which ... The school district is cutting more jobsThousand Oaks Acorn all 16 news articles »

Denville says yes to budget; Rockaway Twp. votes it down - NorthJersey.com

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Denville says yes to budget; Rockaway Twp. votes it down NorthJersey.com In addition the district has eliminated field trips, co-curricular and after-school programs and reduced supplies spending. Further cuts mandated by the ... Council may ask auditor to review school budgetNews Transcript Supervisors question school budget's prioritiesFairfaxtimes.com Independent Forum by Summit Superintendent Nathan Parker: Reflections on a ...Independent Press - NJ.com Brush News Tribune -NorthJersey.com all 76 news articles »

Report: Californians worried about school funding - OCRegister

Report: Californians worried about school funding OCRegister And 49 percent are very concerned about elimination of after-school and summer programs. "At a time when Californians are looking for reforms that will ... and more »

DPS board, Bobb agree: After-school program can go on - Detroit Free Press

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DPS board, Bobb agree: After-school program can go on Detroit Free Press About 9700 DPS students in 102 schools will again have access to extended-day programs that provide enrichment for younger students and allow high school ... Detroit after-school program to resumeDetroit Free Press all 27 news articles »

La Crosse School District receives grant to ensure after school programs continue - WKBT

La Crosse School District receives grant to ensure after school programs continue WKBT AP NewsCenter Entertainment News from AP A grant is helping to make sure La Crosse schools can keep their after school programs. ... and more »

Can Census Workers Bring You an After-School Program? Maybe… - WNYC

Can Census Workers Bring You an After-School Program? Maybe… WNYC Here's how it works: The Department of Youth and Community Development spends just about $100 million a year on the Out of School Time programs. ... and more »

Gov. Chris Christie criticizes NJ school officials for not stopping student ... - The Star-Ledger - NJ.com

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Gov. Chris Christie criticizes NJ school officials for not stopping student ... The Star-Ledger - NJ.com But they should exercise their first amendment rights either before school or right after school." Christie said the students' parents -- and, perhaps, ... and more »

A science-savvy summer for students - Charlotte Observer

A science-savvy summer for students Charlotte Observer The Charlotte-based nonprofit trains after-school care providers who work with students. Science and tech-themed training topics can range from workshops on ...

FCD's Lewis attracts attention - News & Observer

FCD's Lewis attracts attention News & Observer ... see which college programs would offer a scholarship to Forsyth Country Day's Tyler Lewis after his performance in the event. NC State and Miami joined ... and more »

Feeding the hungry - Laurel Leader Call

Feeding the hungry Laurel Leader Call ... training and employment to people to help them become self-efficient; Before and After School Care Programs; Community Service Block Grants; ...

Health calendar - Asheville Citizen-Times

Health calendar Asheville Citizen-Times Send items for the health calendar at least two weeks in advance to Health Calendar, Asheville Citizen-Times, PO Box 2090, Asheville, NC 28802; ... and more »

Sample Sale - Supermarket News

Sample Sale Supermarket News Findings were scheduled to be discussed yesterday at NARMS' Spring Conference & Exposition at the Saddlebrook Resort in Wesley Chapel, Fla. ...

Arby's stores file Chapter 11 - News & Observer

Arby's stores file Chapter 11 News & Observer All four have the same owners, a brother and sister who live in Wesley Chapel, Fla., Anderson said. The companies plan to reorganize, ask for lease ... Owner of Triangle Arby's enters Chapter 11Bizjournals.com all 5 news articles »

North Suncoast baseball: District tournament preview - Tampabay.com (blog)

North Suncoast baseball: District tournament preview Tampabay.com (blog) Wesley Chapel also enters the district tournament with a 10-game winning streak, another program record. The big question, of course, is the status of ace ... and more »

Lake Norman lacrosse taking advantage of door NCHSAA opened - Statesville Record & Landmark

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Lake Norman lacrosse taking advantage of door NCHSAA opened Statesville Record & Landmark 1-3 in Wesley Chapel, Fla. The team qualified by winning the Southeast Championship in May, 2009. "We're young," Gowin said. "But it's an experienced group ... and more »

Breaking down the education bill - Sarasota Herald-Tribune (blog)

Breaking down the education bill Sarasota Herald-Tribune (blog) Will Weatherford, R-Wesley Chapel, the House sponsor, said this was a school flexibility measure. “We are not repealing the class size amendment,” he said ... and more »

Tech Visits Duke, North Carolina This Weekend - WCTV

Tech Visits Duke, North Carolina This Weekend WCTV Miguel Muguruza (9-3 in dual matches), a junior from Wesley Chapel, Fla. and freshman Juan Spir (8-6) of Medellin, Colombia, are both 4-1 in conference ... and more »

Tech Earns No. 4 Seed, Bye in ACC Championship - WCTV

Tech Earns No. 4 Seed, Bye in ACC Championship WCTV Head coach Kenny Thorne also has gotten good performances from junior Miguel Muguruza of Wesley Chapel, Fla., who won the deciding match Sunday at No. ... and more »

Thousands of N.J. high school students leave class - NJ.com
We're protesting budget cuts, cuts in lunch, after school programs, it has to stop." As delegations from different schools arrived they were cheered by their fellow students who had already assembled. The overall protests were initiated by Michelle

After-School All-Stars gets $20,000 award from HECO - Honolulu Advertiser
Hawaiian Electric Co. and American Savings Bank have awarded $20,000 to the Hawaii chapter of After-School All-Stars to launch programs five Oahu middle schools. After-School All-Stars Hawaii is a non-profit that provides free after-school programs

Protesters urge Grand Rapids city leaders to keep - MLive.com
A group of about 40 protesters urged Grand Rapids city commissioners Tuesday to continue $150,000 in grant funding that helps pay for after school programs for school children. Students and mentors mostly from the Baxter Community Center gathered

UPDATE: 250 RIFs issued to South Bend school employees - WNDU
Another big vote included the approval to close Lafayette Traditional School. Lafayette parent Sharhonda Jones was upset after the vote. “They knew who I was. They knew who my son was, like a big whole family, I'm my very disappointed they closed

City's budget plan has raises - Charlotte Observer

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City's budget plan has raises Charlotte Observer Other proposed cuts include eliminating funding for POST - Partners in Out of School Time - which provides after-school programs for students at Quail ... and more »

National City Afterschool Summit Focuses on Workforce Readiness - Nation's Cities Weekly

National City Afterschool Summit Focuses on Workforce Readiness Nation's Cities Weekly ... Charlotte, NC, gave a warm welcome to the local leaders attending the summit and shared examples of his city's efforts to support afterschool programs. ...

No evidence that mayoral control works - RocNow

No evidence that mayoral control works RocNow ... the commitment to provide “the best after-school program in the country”; the guarantee of school bus service to all elementary students who request it; ... and more »

William J. Ryan, Jr. , Chairman - NBA
as an assistant coach in the 1991 NBA All Star game in Charlotte, NC Harvard Business School from 1981 to 1992. During his eleven years on the faculty he taught a variety of marketing courses in both the Executive and M.B.A. programs.

NC governor rolls out changes for $19B budget - CharlotteObserver.com
another 2 percent in state spending from North Carolina's government budget for the coming year in part by eliminating or reducing dozens of programs and requiring cash-strapped local school districts handle on overspending after efforts

NC governor rolls out changes for $19B budget - CharlotteObserver.com
another 2 percent in state spending from North Carolina's government budget for the coming year in part by eliminating or reducing dozens of programs and requiring cash-strapped local school districts handle on overspending after efforts

Building Educated Leaders for Life: Closing the - Examiner
if we could bump up 80% of failing students to either ‘proficient’ or ‘advanced’ levels in Core skills—simply by providing solid summer and after school programs? Building Baltimore (MD), Boston (MA), Charlotte (NC), NYC (NY

BJ's Wholesale Club and Live, Learn and Thrive Donate - Earthtimes (press release)
giving back to local Boys & Girls Clubs and honoring our commitment to support educational programs Junior High School Unit (NY) Boys & Girls Clubs of Wake County - Brentwood Unit (NC) Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Charlotte - Milton Road

William J. Ryan, Jr. , Chairman - NBA
as an assistant coach in the 1991 NBA All Star game in Charlotte, NC Harvard Business School from 1981 to 1992. During his eleven years on the faculty he taught a variety of marketing courses in both the Executive and M.B.A. programs.

Toast the Earth, Bailey band benefit, golf tourneys - DavidsonNews.net
The event benefits Lions Club programs, including Lions Services Inc., a 250-employee factory in Charlotte 23 – The Community School of Davidson Annual Golf Tournament will be held at the Verdict Ridge Golf Club in Denver, NC., starting at 10 a

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Spring/Summer 2010 Selections Now Being Offered - After Program CHARLOTTE – Karen Calder, director of development and public relations Studiobanks Recognized with Esteemed Webby Award for Muzak Anniversary Website Charlotte, NC (April

Okla. bombing victims' children build new lives - North County Times
money available, about two-thirds have since gone on to college or other education programs the children after Charlotte Thomas' death. But Dion couldn't find her bearings. After graduation from Northwest Classen High School in 1997, she

Election 2010: Candidates for Sheriff - Richmond County Daily Journal
LAW ENFORCEMENT EXPERIENCE: Charlotte Police established to assist Deserving High School Seniors with Scholarships who attend historically black colleges/universities; Richmond County Law Enforcement Co-Chairman for NC Special Olympics; Vice

Officials Investigate After Child Was Found Alone At Busy Intersection - WSOC Charlotte

Officials Investigate After Child Was Found Alone At Busy Intersection WSOC Charlotte CHARLOTTE, NC -- Staff members at a Charlotte Mecklenburg elementary school are the subject of an investigation after a 6-year-old student was able to walk ...

CMS gives $2.7M in bonuses as its work force shrinks - Charlotte Observer

CMS gives $2.7M in bonuses as its work force shrinks Charlotte Observer Almost 900 teachers, principals and other school staff, most working at Charlotte's most challenging schools, collected more than $2.7 million in bonuses ... and more »

US Education Secretary Duncan Testifies Before US Congress On 2011 Budget - eGov monitor

US Education Secretary Duncan Testifies Before US Congress On 2011 Budget eGov monitor Many are also dropping after-school programs. •Charlotte North Carolina will cut 600 teachers next year—Appleton, Wisconsin is losing 50 positions—mostly ... and more »

Five things to remember during the budget debate - The Carrboro Citizen

Five things to remember during the budget debate The Carrboro Citizen The state's prison system is bursting at the seams, yet alternative-sentencing programs to keep people out of prison have been cut and after-school programs ... and more »

Some top-tier talent from North and South Carolina was on display at the VTO ... - ESPN

ESPN	Some top-tier talent from North and South Carolina was on display at the VTO ... ESPN Marquise Williams (Charlotte, NC/Mallard Creek) has a cannon for an arm. The 6-3, 215-pounder has a dozen scholarship offers, but there isn't one program ... and more »

Most 911 operators not trained to handle child callers - The Detroit News

Most 911 operators not trained to handle child callers The Detroit News "It's part of a program called Project Citizen, in which middle school students pick a problem in their community and write their own public policy to deal ... and more »

No evidence that mayoral control works - RocNow

No evidence that mayoral control works RocNow ... the commitment to provide “the best after-school program in the country”; the guarantee of school bus service to all elementary students who request it; ... and more »

After-school initiative gets good response at BPMS - Buffalo Reflex

After-school initiative gets good response at BPMS Buffalo Reflex Lancaster has previous experience with coordinating after-school programs in Cabool, where about 85 percent of students participated in the after-school ...

City's budget plan has raises - Charlotte Observer

Charlotte Observer

City's budget plan has raises Charlotte Observer Other proposed cuts include eliminating funding for POST - Partners in Out of School Time - which provides after-school programs for students at Quail ... and more »

Regional Briefs: Standoff ends in arrest of man - Winston-Salem Journal

Regional Briefs: Standoff ends in arrest of man Winston-Salem Journal CHARLOTTE -- Investigators say someone set two homes on fire in a North Carolina neighborhood near four previous cases of arson. ... and more »