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15448
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Ellerbe is a little village of approximately 700 people and is located in the sandhills of Richmond County. Ellerbe has the finest public school in the State and it is doing unusual work that brings educators from all over the country to study their method. It is a school of 1,044 pupils and 31 teachers and is part of the state school system, but it isn't ruled, controlled and disciplined by teachers: it is run by the students themselves.
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16646
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Frances Alexander counts success one young life at a time. In the last 16 months alone, she can count at least 30 of them. During that time, by sheer force of will, the diminutive 69-year-old retired teacher has founded her own nonprofit school for at-risk youth, enrolled over 100 Durham high school drop-outs, urged them out of violent, gang-ridden lives, and given them a second chance at education and a real life. The 30 she has enrolled can be described as unqualified success stories: GEDs earned, college or vocational school attended. Dozens of others are still working hard to yank their lives back on track.
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16674
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The Protocol School, founded by Rosemary Wyche, offers training and coaching in building a competitive advantage for leaders in business, nonprofits, education and government, providing them with new skills and strategies for success in a rapidly changing and increasingly interconnected world.
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16749
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The skipjack ADA MAE, under restoration in New Bern by a team of volunteers, is one of the few remaining historical vessels on the East Coast. She will be used as an educational vessel for school students, helping them appreciate North Carolina's coastal heritage through hands-on shipboard experience.
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18145
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What makes a town live? The answer to that question is complex. But researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, by applying a new teaching technique--dramatic play, have demonstrated that second-grade students can understand community interactions such as those based in a municipality. The children learned how a town operates by building their own town and acting out the occupations needed to keep the town running.
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18321
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Brown and Stuck examine new topics of interest in education such as classroom discipline, mainstreaming of handicapped children, reading instruction, career v. traditional education, discovery learning v. reception learning, and open education.
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18511
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Falling test scores of public school children prompted close scrutiny of teachers and their ability to teach core curriculum. Two state education boards, the State Board of Education and the Board of governors of The University of North Carolina, cooperatively drafted a new program called the Quality Assurance Program. This initiative focused on improving the state's certified teachers thereby raising the quality of education for public school students.
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18581
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A commitment by business and industry to enhance the quality of education within the Cary community has given birth to a unique program spearheaded by the Cary Chamber of Commerce. CATCH is aimed at improving the educational level of Cary students by building stronger community techniques, pulling together elements of the community including parents, business and industry leaders, community leaders, and educators.
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24034
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Rainbow Mountain's Children's School has a 35-year history in West Asheville; the non-profit emphasizes delivering an academically challenging curriculum in a holistic way that integrates spiritual practice, the arts, and service.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 10 Issue 3, March 2013,
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24035
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Muddy Sneakers is a non-profit organization that takes fifth grade students on trips to the mountains as part of their science curriculum. Unifying classroom learning with hands-on experience helps the children grasp concepts more effectively.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 10 Issue 4, April 2013,
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24106
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Delta House, Inc. is a non-profit organization that provides after school care to middle-school-aged children while fostering enrichment and education. The facility provides community service and teaches art, music, and gardening to the city's youth.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 9 Issue 8, August 2012,
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24110
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Green Opportunities is a non-profit organization that improves the health of the earth and teaches individuals technical and life skills concerning green construction, clean energy, and recycling. The programs specifically target low-income and unemployed adults.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 9 Issue 9, September 2012,
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24111
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The Dr. Wesley Grant, Sr. Southside Center in Asheville is a public, green facility for children and their families to use as a nurturing, community space. The Center boasts a gym, theater, and greenhouse.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 9 Issue 10, October 2012,
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24115
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Reading, Riding, Retrofit: NC Green Schools is a webpage that serves as an online roadmap for North Carolina schools that engage educators on the whole spectrum of what it means for a school to be more environmentally sustainable.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 9 Issue 10, October 2012,
p116-117, il
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25004
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Several university programs are being instituted to address a growing need for specialists in costal studies. Both NC State University and UNC-Chapel Hill are adding programs to aid coastal needs.
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