http://blog.mlive.com/taking_notes/The latest news and notes on schools and education in the Jackson, Michigan area.enTue, 16 Jun 2009 14:43:15 PDTMovable Type Enterprise 1.52 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/noThe latest news and notes on schools and education in the Jackson, Michigan area.citpat_takingnoteshttp://feedburner.google.comhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/citpat_takingnotes/~3/dO5UNyOMVPA/cutting_scholarship_money_is_o.htmlSchool FundingClaire CummingsTue, 16 Jun 2009 14:43:15 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/taking_notes//1657.3025760 ]]>Lawmakers in a state Senate subcommittee tossed out one way Tuesday to help pare down a projected budget shortfall of at least $1.8 billion next year: Stop promising college scholarship money. The Michigan Promise scholarship awards up to $4,000 for...http://blog.mlive.com/taking_notes/2009/06/cutting_scholarship_money_is_o.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/citpat_takingnotes/~3/SzDAr6WRDEY/prodigy_magnet_school.htmlJackson Public SchoolsClaire CummingsFri, 05 Jun 2009 08:28:16 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/taking_notes//1657.2938719 ]]>You may recall the last story we wrote about Jackson Public Schools' new arts and music magnet school said the school had not been named. But a radio spot and postcards were recently sent out with the name "Prodigy Magnet...http://blog.mlive.com/taking_notes/2009/06/prodigy_magnet_school.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/citpat_takingnotes/~3/BEu53rREvHA/why_we_wrote_about_ta_wilson_a.htmlJackson Public SchoolsClaire CummingsThu, 04 Jun 2009 12:12:00 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/taking_notes//1657.2931598 ]]>For those who stuck it out all five days of our series on T.A. Wilson Academy, thank you. For those who have questioned the existence of these stories, allow me to explain the origins of this series....http://blog.mlive.com/taking_notes/2009/06/why_we_wrote_about_ta_wilson_a.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/citpat_takingnotes/~3/pxWkPZB3gVw/miller_elementary_goes_emerald.htmlColumbia SchoolsClaire CummingsWed, 13 May 2009 13:52:07 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/taking_notes//1657.2756027 ]]>You've heard (a lot) about going green. But students at Miller Elementary have been working hard to become "emerald." The school was recently the only one in the county to be designated as an "Emerald School," a step above green,...http://blog.mlive.com/taking_notes/2009/05/miller_elementary_goes_emerald.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/citpat_takingnotes/~3/wRSm087dG1Q/academic_games_winners.htmlJackson Public SchoolsClaire CummingsWed, 13 May 2009 13:24:29 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/taking_notes//1657.2755796 ]]>Here is a fun photo of the recent Academic Games National Champions from Jackson's Frost/Dibble team. The winners include: Brandon Hamilton, Nate Lavery, Karana Wickens, Jordan Brown, and Kevin Zhang For more information on the games, check out the site...http://blog.mlive.com/taking_notes/2009/05/academic_games_winners.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/citpat_takingnotes/~3/SnPlj2XvdHo/school_bus_safety.htmlMiscellaneousClaire CummingsMon, 13 Apr 2009 20:00:18 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/taking_notes//1657.2548187 ]]>I received an e-mail today from a reader about my school bus safety story in Monday's paper. It asked what drivers should do for, say, a divided road or flashing yellow lights. I think most bus drivers would tell you...http://blog.mlive.com/taking_notes/2009/04/school_bus_safety.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/citpat_takingnotes/~3/0eE_XTEdECc/jackson_community_college_whit.htmlClaire CummingsFri, 03 Apr 2009 11:39:17 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/taking_notes//1657.2492680 ]]>The Legislature's Joint Capital Outlay Subcommittee approved JCC's Whiting Hall project this week, college officials say. The college board is expected to vote on whether to move forward at this month's meeting. In the meantime, here is a virtual tour...http://blog.mlive.com/taking_notes/2009/04/jackson_community_college_whit.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/citpat_takingnotes/~3/LqMSwKcNlYI/albion_reaction_to_meap_improv.htmlMEAPClaire CummingsFri, 03 Apr 2009 09:36:40 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/taking_notes//1657.2491707 ]]>Just got this press release from Albion schools on its MEAP success:...http://blog.mlive.com/taking_notes/2009/04/albion_reaction_to_meap_improv.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/citpat_takingnotes/~3/Fi7FVENKRO0/jackson_community_college_boar.htmlJackson Community CollegeClaire CummingsWed, 25 Mar 2009 07:16:51 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/taking_notes//1657.2431899 ]]>Each spring and fall, the JCC board holds a daylong planning session to go over everything from campus security to the budget outlook. The meeting is held at the college's Kimmel House at 2300 Kimmel Road. It is a blue...http://blog.mlive.com/taking_notes/2009/03/jackson_community_college_boar.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/citpat_takingnotes/~3/X9o7xzHhEKM/keep_up_with_jackson_public_sc.htmlJackson Public SchoolsClaire CummingsFri, 13 Mar 2009 13:30:40 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/taking_notes//1657.2374022 ]]>The Jackson education blogosphere is growing. JPS Spokeswoman A'Lynne Robinson has started blogging news and events in the district. She updates frequently. I hope I can keep up with her! Check it out...http://blog.mlive.com/taking_notes/2009/03/keep_up_with_jackson_public_sc.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/citpat_takingnotes/~3/YIAUcDKuKgQ/district_band_festival_at_jack.htmlJackson - NewsJackson Public SchoolsClaire CummingsFri, 06 Mar 2009 07:56:13 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/taking_notes//1657.2331025 ]]>Jackson High School is hosting more than 2,000 high school and middle school music students today and Saturday at the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association District 8 band festival. The event is free and open to the public with...http://blog.mlive.com/taking_notes/2009/03/district_band_festival_at_jack.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/citpat_takingnotes/~3/TYpGw9m88ok/new_education_secretary_lookin.htmlEducation issues & trendsClaire CummingsFri, 27 Feb 2009 16:28:51 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/taking_notes//1657.2292828 ]]>The idea of a longer school year might not fly with some students and educators. But the new U.S. education secretary, Arne Duncan, says he will consider it as just one of many new ways to revamp the current education...http://blog.mlive.com/taking_notes/2009/02/new_education_secretary_lookin.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/citpat_takingnotes/~3/B8HPqlPLDPo/wanted_volunteers_to_read_to_c.htmlJackson Public SchoolsClaire CummingsFri, 20 Feb 2009 14:58:03 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/taking_notes//1657.2251369 ]]>Read Across America Day is coming up on March 2 and Bennett Elementary School in Jackson is seeking volunteer readers. Anyone interested in reading to students for 30- or 60-minute intervals should contact Susan Maxson by Feb. 26. You can...http://blog.mlive.com/taking_notes/2009/02/wanted_volunteers_to_read_to_c.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/citpat_takingnotes/~3/0sHmboqeGcY/theres_little_pennypinching_wh.htmlMiscellaneousClaire CummingsMon, 16 Feb 2009 06:43:14 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/taking_notes//1657.2223497 ]]>One would think Valentine's Day in schools stops when the coolness of those cartoon-themed valentines ceases. But a big chunk of local florists' customers on the big love day are teenagers....http://blog.mlive.com/taking_notes/2009/02/theres_little_pennypinching_wh.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/citpat_takingnotes/~3/PiIxlJM-VAo/follow_parkside_team_of_teache.htmlJackson Public SchoolsClaire CummingsWed, 11 Feb 2009 11:17:33 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/taking_notes//1657.2198657 ]]>Last year, teachers from Jackson's Middle School at Parkside went to NASA headquarters in Houston to test an experiment built by students in a reduced gravity flight. They are at it again, and you can follow their travels on their...http://blog.mlive.com/taking_notes/2009/02/follow_parkside_team_of_teache.htmlnonadult