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Bald eagle sightings in Pearland
February 23, 2010 11:45 am
by Between Classes

Between Classes has seen the magnificent bird several times near the pond by the recycling center.

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The first 5 letters in the word `trustee'
February 5, 2010 6:14 am
by Between Classes

Regarding reports that a handgun recently was brought into PISD's administration building, "Between Classes" argues that the focus shouldn't be on if someone should be sanctioned for making the information public, but on the seriousness of the incident and the public's absolute right to know about it.

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Plea to PISD: Remember librarians' value when making cuts
January 21, 2010 10:55 pm
by Between Classes

"Between the Classes" says Pearland school district librarians teach students to love to read. They employ a wide range of programs and practices to inspire those who are most vulnerable to falling behind in reading.

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What's with the fake `electives' in middle school?
January 8, 2010 10:54 am
by Between Classes

Photo by Gary FountainPhoto by Gary FountainThere's nothing "elective" about Power Math and Power Science, which amount to TAKS tutorial classes, says Between Classes. Theater arts, a real elective, is now something you have to wait until high school to take.

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Thoughts on renewal of Cain's contract
January 3, 2010 4:14 pm
by Between Classes

"Between Classes" says that continuing a "gentlemen's agreement" in contract procedures is foolish.

Pearland ISD, Schools, Community bloggers
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Science fairs show how wonder aids learning
December 4, 2009 7:04 am
by Between Classes

Remember the excitement surrounding all those neat projects from school science fairs? "Between classes" muses what the effect might be if more aspects of education generated such enthusiasm.

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Time to stop bowing to the god of TAKS?
November 23, 2009 12:47 pm
by Between Classes

Commenting on Charles Meisgeier's editorial calling for a retooling of the education system, Between Classes says long-term learning is given up in favor of short-term test results.

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A challenge to PISD administration and board
November 17, 2009 10:21 am
by Between Classes

The "Between classes" blogger says the view from inside the pit is far different from the top of the ladder.

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Today's schools versus those of yesteryear: A different world
November 12, 2009 6:07 am
by Between Classes

Education has changed greatly over the years, says the Between Classes blogger. If you haven't been to school in the last five years, you haven't been to school.

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Advice to PISD: Be more forthcoming with info
November 2, 2009 9:26 am
by Between Classes

"Between the classes" blogger welcomes Pearland school trustee Andrew Solomon's letter on the AD situation and suggests that the district would benefit from parent input if more effort was made to inform them.

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