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Goshen College professor's widow tries to build life without husband
WSBT-TVGOSHEN – One year ago Tuesday, a popular Goshen College professor was brutally killed. Professor Jim Miller lost his life during a home invasion that left his wife Linda with serious injuries. Linda has recovered from that day, but police continue...Tags: Teaching and Learning, Colleges and Universities
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South Bend's teachers to get one-time stipend
South Bend TribuneSOUTH BEND -- It's not exactly a raise, but South Bend teachers are each getting a one-time stipend of $1,150. At its Monday evening meeting, the school board approved a contract with the teacher's union -- effective retroactively from Aug. 16, 2012,...Tags: Labor Legislation, Career and Workplace, Collective Contract, Teaching and Learning, Wage Contract Issues
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South Bend board hopefuls talk better schools
South Bend TribuneSOUTH BEND -- When it comes to attracting the best teachers to South Bend schools, Dustin Saunders made a statement that elicited responses of "Amen," "Yep" and "Mm-hmm" from the audience in the Recital Hall at Century Center Thursday evening. "How...Tags: Elections, Students, Politics, John Hess, Teaching and Learning
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Social media seen as 'slippery slope' for teachers
MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — Facebook is a great way to keep up with friends and family. But should it be a way to keep in touch with your child's teacher? "Our advice to teachers, whether they are new teachers or seasoned teachers, is that using social...
Tags: Students, Teaching and Learning, Social Media
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Michigan St. professor hospitalized after outburst
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Authorities say a Michigan State University professor has been hospitalized after police responded to reports about a man who took off his clothes in a classroom building and was heard yelling. The East Lansing school...Tags: Michigan State University, Morehead State University, Teaching and Learning
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More budget cuts for Benton Harbor schools?
WSBT-TVBENTON HARBOR – First day jitters in Benton Harbor are common for students, but this year, you can include the teachers and staff. They started the year with a 10% pay cut, but for some, they don't know if they'll end the year with a job. "We don't...Tags: Teaching and Learning
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Judge throws out Indiana teacher contract forms
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A county judge has ruled that a state-pushed standard teacher contract form that would have allowed Indiana school districts to change or increase their hours without paying them more is illegal. Marion County Judge Patrick...Tags: Companies and Corporations, Tony Bennett, Teaching and Learning, Crime, Law and Justice, Justice System
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Romney: Chicago teachers turning backs on students
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney on Monday said Chicago teachers are turning their backs on thousands of students and that President Barack Obama is rooting for the striking educators. Obama's top spokesman said the...
Tags: Arne Duncan, Elections, Schools, Education, White House
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Age discrimination claims spring up in South Bend email controversy
WSBT-TV ReporterEmails have surfaced from the South Bend School Board president calling for older teachers in the district to be "escorted out of the classroom," to make room for qualified younger teachers. Those comments have Roger Parent, the Board’s president,...Tags: Teaching and Learning, Discrimination, Social Issues
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UPDATE: Warsaw teacher jailed after admitting to relationship with 14-year-old student
WSBT-TV ReporterNew details emerged Wednesday in the case of a Warsaw middle school teacher charged with a felony for his alleged sexual relationship with a student. Police say that relationship with a 14-year-old girl started at the end of last school year and...Tags: Warsaw (Poland), Students, Sex Crimes, Prosecution, Teaching and Learning
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Back-to-school shopping costs add up
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY -- If you have school-age children, you've probably started your back-to-school shopping. That means school supplies and new clothes -- which can add up. Parents can spend hundreds just getting their child ready for the classroom. ...
Tags: Education, National Retail Federation, Back to School, Target, Teaching and Learning
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Test improvements punctuated with teacher layoffs
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — In the same week that Indiana schools chief Tony Bennett praised the Dickinson Fine Arts Academy in South Bend for improving its test scores enough to avoid a state takeover, the South Bend Community School Corp. voted to...
Tags: Budgets and Budgeting, Politics, Unemployment, Job Layoffs, Tony Bennett
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