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"Children see magic because they look for it." --Christopher Moore, Lamb: The Gospel according to Biff, Jesus' childhood pal.
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Canceling PE In Favor of Testing

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Russell

That testing that's supposed to just take, according to Dr. McNeal, "two and a half hours" actually took six.

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The State of the Schools: 191 Volunteer to Leave

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Russell

Want to know the state of the schools? 191 volunteer to leave: everyone who can get out is getting out.

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Parents May Opt Out of Testing

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Russell

No one has the right to force your child to do anything that you do not wish for your child to do. You may opt out.

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Evaluating the Huntsville BOE and Superintendent

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Russell

Despite the district's claims that "this information is not used to evaluate teachers," the surveys have been used to determine if teachers are renewed.

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