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Joan Garrett

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Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009
Education budget forecast grim -- again
Hamilton County schools face a $12.5 million shortfall next year, but also need to spend more than $150 million for new or replacement schools, administrators said Saturday.
Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009
New schools, consolidations, closures part of district facilities plan
Hamilton County School administrators and Board of Education members reviewed preliminary facilities plans that call for the construction of several new schools and the possible closure of three.
Friday, Nov. 20, 2009
Charter school rejected
The Hamilton County Board of Education rejected an application for an elementary charter school Thursday night because board members said they were concerned Adira Academy did not have a good business or education plan.
Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009
Colleges adjusting to budget cuts
Staff reductions, academic cuts and program reviews are under way on college campuses nationwide, and few higher education leaders see the financial outlook improving soon, a new study shows.
Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009
Connect with your emotional side, columnist urges UTC audience
Policymakers need to get in touch with their emotional side, according to New York Times columnist David Brooks, who spoke to UTC students and community members Tuesday night.
Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009
UTC revamping math classes with a 'math mall'
Math classes have become a major headache and turnoff for students at UTC, a recent survey shows.
Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009
The roarin' 20
Today, 20-somethings think outside the corner office and look beyond the size of a paycheck. But don't underestimate their drive and potential.
Friday, Nov. 13, 2009
Charter school application under fire
An application for a new Hamilton County elementary charter school faced harsh criticism from school board members Thursday who said Adira Academy Charter School did not have a sufficient financial or academic plan.
Friday, Nov. 13, 2009
Georgia technical colleges booming
Fall enrollment at Georgia technical colleges is at its highest level ever as more adults, facing lower wages and layoffs, choose technical training over a four-year degree.
Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009
Gandhi's grandson spreads message of peace
The grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, Arun Gandhi, challenged hundreds of Chattanooga State students on Wednesday to stop the U.S. culture of violence.
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