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Headline Stories for 3/20/06 Below
Superintendent's Corner
As
I reflect on the words of Marion Wright Edelman, I am deeply troubled
by the escalating cycle of violence and death among the youth of our
city. There are simply too many wasted lives and we can no longer tolerate
the loss of another child.
U.S. Dept. of Education Awards $16 Million for Reading Project at Memphis City Schools
Memphis City Schools is the proud recipient of a multi-million dollar grant from the U.S. Department of Education under the Striving Readers program. The school district will receive $16,074,687 over a five-year period. Roughly $2.9 million will be awarded this year.
Stories and Sweets Highlight Dr. Seuss Celebration at Shannon
Mrs. Rhonda Houston-Hemingway’s second grade class at Shannon Elementary had a great time celebrating Dr. Seuss’ Birthday on March 2. The students dressed up in big hats and bow ties to look like the Cat in the Hat and read Dr. Seuss books all day.
March’s Blue Ribbon Spotlight is on Hamilton Middle School
Students, Teachers Following “Rhodes” to Success
TImproving a school doesn't happen overnight. It takes determination, hard work, a workable plan and diligence, but it can be done. That's what has been happening at Hamilton Middle School, and it's amazing what a year can do. Just ask Principal Willie Rhodes.
Memphis
City Schools Launches 2006-07 Pre-K Awareness Campaign;
New Guidelines for Parents, Pre-K Partners
"Memphis City Schools this week announced plans to begin the enrollment process for the second year of its state-funded Pre-K Programs. Last year the state provided more than $1 million for 26 new Pre-K classrooms in Memphis, 16 of which are located at Memphis City Schools. The district expects continued funding of these classrooms for the 2006-07 school year and remains hopeful that legislators will approve additional dollars to expand the program when the General Assembly meets in May.
