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No zero policy doesn't prepare for the real world Dear Editor, Hmm...What creative solution will Chesterfield's school system come up with next? So on Election Day everyone files into their respective voting place to find no voting booths there. At this point, I can visualize an election employee standing sheepishly in the corner saying, "You m... More ... Educate before you vaccinate against flu Dear Editor, I'm not sure just who the "experts" are [Nov. 7] saying a flu shot is the best way to prevent the flu, but I suspect they are the ones who stand to benefit financially from that advice. More ... Readers support change on county board Dear Editor, What a day for the citizens of Chesterfield County! On Nov. 6, the voters of Chesterfield sent a clear and convincing message to the "good ol' boys": "Turn out the lights, the party is over!" With four new supervisors and a completely different dynamic than has been seen for many ... More ... Schools shouldn't eliminate honors classes On Dec. 11, the Chesterfield County School Board will be voting on the Six-Year Plan to improve the quality of education in Chesterfield County schools. Overall, the Six-Year Plan is a move in the right direction to address the needs of our growing and changing school population. More ...
COMMENTARY By Tom Doland OUTGOING SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER I would like to thank the students, parents and educators that I've had the privilege to get to know over the 36 years I have worked in Chesterfield County Public Schools (CCPS). I feel fortunate to have experienced education at the grassroots level as a school psychologist, as an administrator, a... More ...
COMMENTARY By Dr. Jim Schroeder OUTGOING SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER One has to marvel at the determination and courage of past explorers. Take, for example, Hernando Cortez, a young man who left the comforts of his home to become a soldier and sail uncharted waters. In 1519, he landed near Vera Cruz. As the people prepared to move inland, Cortez ordered that their... More ... |
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