Mich. looks at worst-case 20 percent budget cuts Nov 5, 2009
"We can't make those cuts in fuel or teaching supplies and come up with that amount of money," Templin said. "The only way we can only do that is wages and jobs, and that's going to further depress the Michigan economy.". (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Comings and Goings - Pizza coming your way from Papa Murphy's Take 'N Bake Sep 15, 2009
Yuma Teaching Supplies and Bug Depot have moved. Formerly located at the Big Curve Shopping Center, the two businesses - both owned by Rick and Debbie Seltzer - are now at 1198 S. 4th Ave. That's next to Johnny Yuma's in the former Truly Nolen store. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Group helps teachers supply their classrooms Sep 15, 2009
SIERRA VISTA A Tucson-based organization is reaching out to teachers in Sierra Vista, as part of a month-long program to collect donated teaching supplies and provide them to local schools. Tucson Values Teachers was launched about a year ago as a regional initiative with a mission to improve the status level and pay of teachers through partnerships with businesses, community members, and educational institutions, Executive Director Jacquelyn Jackson said. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Parishioners offer thanks for community outreach Aug 24, 2009
Nor were there tears for the teaching supplies -- like crayons, books and paper -- that must now be replaced for their preschoolers. Instead, there were hands raised to the sky with thankfulness for the opportunities they were given. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
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Most of the contents inside the rooms - from student desks to teaching supplies - were moved from the Wipf Street building. With an exception here and there, the only new furniture purchased for classrooms was desks and chairs for the teachers. (Freeman Courier, SD)
Dig deeper for school Aug 3, 2009
"Everyone is cutting back," said Lynne Pfeil of Education Station, which specializes in selling teaching supplies to educators ... Lynne Pfeil of Education Station, with stores in Rockledge and Melbourne, which specializes in selling teaching supplies to educators, also said that new teachers previously were the big customers as they set up their classroom. (Florida Today)
EDUCATIONLearn the back-to-school basics Jul 31, 2009
There will also be 1-cent and dollar deals available to teachers from Aug. 2 to Aug. 8 on various teaching supplies. Herald/Review reporter Adam Curtis can be reached at 515-4683. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Hawaii back-to-school spending reels under recession's impact Jul 29, 2009
Still, Greer said she'll probably spend about $150 on teaching supplies in addition to the $40 to $50 she plans to spend on her daughter. "Maunawili always just asks for the bare minimum," she said of their school supplies lists. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Tales from class in a one-room schoolhouse Jul 10, 2009
The group laughed as they looked around at the old books and teaching supplies. Gorny was a teacher for 34 years, 10 of them in a country schoolhouse in Pickwick, Minn. (Winona Daily News, MN)
McKinney: Teacher salaries remain competitive despite economic challenges Jun 26, 2009
In addition, the Board approved a recommendation to continue to provide every full-time teacher a 250 stipend to help offset the cost of teaching supplies and materials. The Board also approved a 500 mid-year stipend to be paid to all full-time employees in early December. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
School board discusses opt out Jun 16, 2009
A number of items were declared surplus such as technology equipment, teaching supplies and books. The second readings of capitalization and backpack policies were approved. (Tyndall Tribune & Register, SD)
Fort school district moves forward to secure funds to build new middle school May 12, 2009
67 for various social studies supplemental teaching supplies for kindergarten through eighth-grade. During the call to the public, some parents and teachers expressed concerns about the reduction of third-grade teachers from six to five during the next school year and the need to have two full-time music teachers at Myer and Col. Johnston Elementary schools, an issue that also was brought up in the April board meeting. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Silver Lake school committee to eliminate 15 positions Mar 22, 2009
Annual increases in salaries, teaching supplies and transportation are the main reason for the layoffs. The layoffs will recoup about $872,000. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Holliston school boosters to hold fundraiser Mar 20, 2009
Last year, the dinner and auctions raised $33,000 to support the school system, with money spent on cultural events for students, teaching supplies, scholarships, a graduation party and parent forums. While 120 guests were registered as of Wednesday, Michielli said her group is shooting for 200. (Holliston Tab, MA)
Why Are We Always Bashing Teachers? Mar 11, 2009
Most of the folks I meet who work in schools are frustrated, over-worked and doing their best to make something out of nothingwhether it be pennies for teaching supplies, scarcely few free moments to have meaningful interaction with kids, or counterproductive parents. Seems like they need help, not scapegoating. (Slate)
Swampscott Middle Schoolers learn geography through letters and a teachers determination Feb 13, 2009
I also collected teaching supplies from teachers at the Swampscott Middle School to send with our package of letters. I had learned that marking pens, stickers and other small rewards were greatly needed. (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
BOE hears additional budget details Feb 12, 2009
Supplies and material will be recommended at a $74,517 increase, with Mr. Miller noting, "extremely limited funding in all areas." Teaching supplies are up 21. 5 percent to "start regaining 'adequate' level of funding." Replacement texts would occur in some subject areas and the "start to build volumes in school libraries.". (Town Times, CT)
Have the unspoken values that are considered good public manners changed over the generations? Feb 11, 2009
Electronic Herald and News. "The complete printed edition, page by page, online.". (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
- Outdoor market a hit 0 Feb 8, 2009
Ashley Abubo, a store clerk of Fifth Ave. Books, was there selling teaching supplies that were on sale but only a smattering of customers had come into the store by late morning. It s kind of slow, Abubo said. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
