The News and Tribune--Education/Schools http://www.news-tribune.net en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 13:20:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/schools/local_story_186132148.html Foundation gives nearly $200K in scholarships for 2008-09 http://www.news-tribune.net/schools/local_story_186132148.html The scholarship award is based on a combination of factors, including academic standing, student leadership, community The Community Foundation of Southern Indiana was founded in 1991 and is located along Charlestown Road in New Albany. For more information about establishing, naming or contributing to a fund or the foundation in general, call 812-948-4662. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:20:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/schools/local_story_184102215.html Clarksville superintendent prepares for changes http://www.news-tribune.net/schools/local_story_184102215.html CCSC will be among the many who will need to know what changes are in store as of Jan. 1, when the property tax law changes take effect. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 10:38:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/schools/local_story_183104218.html Pine View parents speak out http://www.news-tribune.net/schools/local_story_183104218.html Parents, teachers and other supporters of Pine View and Silver Street elementary schools filled almost all of the seats and some were left standing at the New Albany-Floyd County Consolidated School Corp. board meeting Monday night. Fri, 27 Jun 2008 10:24:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/schools/local_story_179102103.html Students learn business first-hand through YES program http://www.news-tribune.net/schools/local_story_179102103.html The goal of the 10th annual program is to teach students what it is like being a business owner. Students get to “buy” food to sell — which was donated by area restaurants — “buy” their location in an auction against other students, come up with a marketing plan and more. Tue, 24 Jun 2008 11:11:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/schools/local_story_176110910.html Silver Street supporters, New Albany's mayor join forces http://www.news-tribune.net/schools/local_story_176110910.html On Monday, New Albany Mayor Doug England told a group of concerned parents and community members — who are fighting to keep Silver Street Elementary open — that he understands the importance of being able to walk to school.He did just that as a child. Fri, 20 Jun 2008 11:02:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/schools/local_story_172110438.html Greater Clark County Schools, teachers settle 2007-08 contract http://www.news-tribune.net/schools/local_story_172110438.html Greater Clark County Schools and the Greater Clark Education Association, which represents about 650 teachers, agreed to a tentative contract for the 2007-08 school year. Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:14:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/schools/local_story_171121415.html Parents will get drug tests for is New Albany-Floyd County School Corp. http://www.news-tribune.net/schools/local_story_171121415.html For drug prevention ideas and more information on Project 7th Grade, go to www.project7thgrade.org. Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:03:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/schools/local_story_171120507.html Clarksville finishes second year of random testing http://www.news-tribune.net/schools/local_story_171120507.html This past year, 24 students were tested and two of those had positive results, according to Superintendent Steve Fisher. Thu, 19 Jun 2008 10:13:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/schools/cnhinseducation_story_171084153.html Fulbright scholar going south http://www.news-tribune.net/schools/cnhinseducation_story_171084153.html NHS graduated selected to spend 10 months in Colombia Thu, 19 Jun 2008 07:58:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/schools/local_story_144165355.html Silver Street citizens start group to protect school, committee member says she’s open to ideas http://www.news-tribune.net/schools/local_story_144165355.html Tue, 17 Jun 2008 17:26:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/schools/local_story_169122938.html New Albany-Floyd County school closure seems likely http://www.news-tribune.net/schools/local_story_169122938.html A committee tasked with saving New Albany-Floyd County Consolidated School Corp. money has come up with three options ’ all of which involve closing a school. Fri, 13 Jun 2008 10:00:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/schools/local_story_165100033.html West Clark Schools nears bidding time http://www.news-tribune.net/schools/local_story_165100033.html West Clark Community Schools Corp. is edging closer to bidding time for six of its seven sites slated for construction. Thu, 12 Jun 2008 12:21:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/schools/local_story_164122154.html NA-FC schools lead state in number of efficient schools http://www.news-tribune.net/schools/local_story_164122154.html Sitting at his computer, Tom Handy, manager of energy systems with New Albany-Floyd County Consolidated Schools Corp., analyzes the temperature inside Green Valley Elementary School’s cafeteria.It is off by three-tenths of a degree. Thu, 12 Jun 2008 09:48:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/schools/local_story_164094805.html Ten new members to join New Albany High School Hall of Fame http://www.news-tribune.net/schools/local_story_164094805.html This year's inductees include: Jamey Aebersold, John Reisert, Thelma Bertrand, Harry Buerk, Yvonne Grundy, Edwin Hubble, Alice Ranck, Gordon Raney, Stan Sajko and Fuzzy Zoeller Wed, 11 Jun 2008 10:05:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/schools/local_story_163100312.html IU President: New IUS residence halls an ‘advantage’ http://www.news-tribune.net/schools/local_story_163100312.html Construction on the five residential lodges at Indiana University Southeast is scheduled to be completed before the student move-in day, which is Aug. 21.