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• Some schools use local farms for healthy menus
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The buffet offers a variety of pizzas, with whole wheat crust, organic toppings and hormone-free cheese. The salad bar includes some greens and vegetables grown without pesticides in a nearby garden. And the chef even takes special ...
• Report: Making math uncool hurts U.S.
It is deemed uncool within the social context of USA middle and high schools to do mathematics for fun; doing so can lead to social ostracism. Consequently, gifted girls, even more so than boys, usually camouflage their mathematical talent to fit in ...
• McCain, Obama offer ideas to boost economy
Now we need to pass a rescue plan for the middle-class that will provide every family immediate relief to cope with rising food and gas prices, save one million jobs by rebuilding our schools and roads, and help states and cities avoid budget cuts ...
• Dumping Cafeteria Trays Saves Schools Money
CINCINNATI - Tough economic times have spurred some creativity at the University of Cincinnati, where food services cut costs by eliminating food trays. “I think it's interesting, (and) I think it's funny how that works,” said student Raquel ...
• Trial Ordered For Ex-Wife Accused Of Framing Teacher
Gregory Abbott remained out of the classroom in the final days of the term last year, but officials said he would return to the classroom this fall. Sunny Hills High has consistently ranked as one of the nation's top high schools, and Abbott has ...