Learning with the Newspaper in the Classroom (and later at home!)

The colorful Kid Scoop page initially looks like fun, and it is!But Kid Scoop is educationallysound fun. Kid Scoop is written to connect its reading, writing, and discovery projects to important learning standards.

Kid Scoop, Newspapers, & Improved Test Scores

Research by the University of Minnesota finds that schools using the newspaper weekly or more often demonstrate an average gain of 10% on standardized tests. Schools with high minority and at-risk populations score as much as 30% higher.

What is Kid Scoop?

Dear Teacher: For over a decade, Texas educators have used a range of reading and writing standards articulated in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) to guide literacy instruction in classrooms across the state.

Recognizing Excellence: Volunteer Appreciation and Testing Season

April is a busy month in our schools, filled with state assessments, student projects, and celebrations of success. One of the most important things we can do is recognize the dedicated volunteers who make our schools stronger.

Rotan ISD and Roby CISD Administrators Tour Gold Bond Plant, Discuss Future Collaboration

Rotan, TX – Local school administrators from Rotan ISD and Roby CISD recently met with representatives of Gold Bond for a plant tour and discussions on potential partnerships aimed at preparing students for future careers.

TCEQ PROBE UNCOVERS ROTAN WATER TANK DAMAGE

A state complaint investigation led to the discovery of a damaged water storage tank in Rotan last week, prompting a boil water notice that will likely remain in effect until at least Thursday as repairs continue.

ASPERMONT PUSHES CLEANUP PROJECT FORWARD

The Aspermont City Council, in its March meeting, advanced its yearslong cleanup initiative by reviewing problem properties and new investor bids, working to restore neglected lots and respond to growing community complaints.

NOMADIC NEWSPAPER

Robert and Paula Kelly, our favorite traveling duo, are bringing the Double Mountain Chronicle (lovingly known as the Nomadic Newspaper or DMC) along on their exciting journeys!

Stonewall Hospital Invests in Broadband Future

Project will link main facilities, cut internet costs, and improve broadband speed across campusThe Stonewall Memorial Hospital District board has approved a $31,000 project to install fiber optic lines, connecting its main facilities and improving broadband service across the campus.

Navigating Social Security as It Downsizes

Dear Senior, My local Social Security office was recently shut down because of staff layoffs and largescale downsizing by the Department of Government Efficiency. All this disruption makes me very nervous, as I’ll be applying for my Social Security retirement benefits later this year.