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This evening, judge rules that closed session discussing Ward 3 replacement appropriate, and a day of online learning reminds us how little we understand technology use in the classroom.
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“We all have dreams. But in order to make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, self-discipline, and effort.”
— Jesse Owens, Olympic Gold Medalist at the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games
Judge Rules that City Council's Closed Sessions to Discuss Ward 3 Replacement Were Appropriate
By Adele Uphaus
Petitioner Guy Gormley's request for the release of documents related to the process will be taken up next week.
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FROM THE EDITOR: Online - Again
By Martin Davis
Technology in education certainly has a place, but how much? And at what age? And in what way? These are questions we are nowhere close to answering. Virtual learning days are a reminder of how much we still have to learn — and how carefully we should proceed.
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