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Wednesday, June 05, 2013  The positions were all approved by the board for the Elementary Academic Director, Dewey Principal, Human Resources Director and the Director of Regional Safe School-Special Education.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  Exactly how do desperate parents know when it's best to leave their children in a presumably safe place or race into the face of danger?

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  Death toll was corrected and lowered to 24 people, including 7 children.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  The storm's death toll was corrected and lowered to 24, including 7 children.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  Associated Press photographer's first-person account of efforts to rescue chidlren and staff in a collapsed school.

Monday, May 20, 2013  Updated with new photos (Caution, graphic images), new video added; death toll now at 51.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  President Obama's gun control proposals have run into resistance on Capitol Hill, leaving their fate in doubt.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  Connecticut lawmakers tout bipartisanship, unveil response to Newtown shooting; vote planned Wednesday

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  If some local students are ever invited to eat a meal with heads of states or at the White House, they're better prepared to do just that after Wednesday.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  If his proposal is passed, districts such as Mendon Unity could see a cut in state aid by as much as $200 thousand dollars.

Thursday, February 07, 2013  In safety measure, police officers do paperwork in their cars outside suburban Denver schools

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  The Pike Sheriff's Department has arrested two Barry, Illinois men Monday night for cooking meth near an elementary school.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  Some came to the hearing to defend their Second Amendment rights, but the vast majority appeared to support stricter gun control.

Friday, January 25, 2013  Study Island program helps instill personal responsibility

Thursday, January 24, 2013  New iPads enhance learning opportunites for kids in Clark County.