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Strongsville: Students hold rally for peace on Commons |
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From Sun News:
"Student-organized demonstration opposing Israeli military attacks on the Gaza Strip seemed to be an unlikely scene on the Strongsville Commons." "Algahim, a sophomore at Strongsville High School, said he spread the word about the rally at his school, sent out fliers and through his Facebook page on the Internet, e-mails and a Web site. Many members of the newly formed Middle Eastern Club at Strongsville High School attended the rally. " To read this story, please visit Sun Newspapers
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Defiant Hamas sends rockets deep into Israel |
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From MSNBC: "GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip - Palestinian militants sent a deadly barrage of missiles flying deep into Israel on Monday," To read this story, please visit MSNBC
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McCain, Palin let the Dawgs out in Strongsville |
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From The Plain Dealer: "Republican presidential nominee John McCain and his running mate, Sarah Palin, rallied an overflow crowd in Strongsville Wednesday by urging Greater Clevelanders to root for the underdog." To read this story, please visit The Plain Dealer
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The Below Story Is From Worthy Ministries:
"Once there was a king who decided to set aside a special day to honor his greatest subject. When the big day arrived, a large gathering took place in the palace courtyard and our finalists were brought forward.
The first person was a wealthy philanthropist. This man was deserving of the king's honor because of his great humanitarian efforts. He had given much of his wealth to the poor, building orphanages, schools and hospitals throughout the land. The second was a celebrated physician. This outstanding doctor was deserving of honor for rendering his faithful and dedicated service to the sick for many years and discovering medicines that saved many lives. The third was a distinguished judge. He was noted for his wisdom, his fairness and his many a brilliant decision.
The last person presented before the king was an elderly woman. Her manner was quite humble, as was her dress. She hardly looked the part of someone who would be honored as the greatest subject in the kingdom. What chance could she possibly have, when compared to the other three, who had accomplished so very much?
The king was intrigued, to say the least and was somewhat puzzled by her presence. He asked who she was. Then the answer came: "Well, my king, do you see the philanthropist, the doctor, and the judge over here? She was their teacher!"
This woman had no wealth, no fortune, and no title, but countless lives were helped, healed and changed through her giving."
The article went on to say that we never know whose lives we're touching. How true. For although our nation is a wonderfully diverse country filled with people from all different backgrounds and walks of life, those who succeed in life do share a common bond-they had teachers who gave them the education they needed to successfully go in pursuit of their own dreams. Many of us are starting to get ready for the upcoming "Thanksgiving Break", as Moms we'd just like to take a moment to thank all of those who have devoted their lives to teaching our kids. We deeply appreciate your efforts.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Moms For Ohio
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"Making A Profit Off Kids" |
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In a recent edition of the Plain Dealer's Parade, there was a short article "Making A Profit Off Kids". It said that over "the last two years, 23 states accross the country have added more than 11.3 million reading and math tests to their school curricula in order to keep up with the requirements of the federal No Child Left Behind Law." The article went on to say that the school testing industry had become a 2.3 billion dollar a year industry! As Moms, we have one question. What if the 2.3 billion dollars that is apparently being spent on testing was instead spent on tutoring? Which would truly help educate our children?
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