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    Feb 7, 2012 |Story| Patuxent Homestead

  1. As changes loom, a look inside a reading classroom

    In a sixth-grade reading classroom at Dunloggin Middle School in Ellicott City on Tuesday, teacher Amy Monachino guided her students through a chapter in Lois Lowry's "Number the Stars."
    In a sixth-grade reading classroom at Dunloggin Middle School in Ellicott City on Tuesday, teacher Amy Monachino guided her students through a chapter in Lois Lowry's "Number the Stars." Books on the Holocaust lined the chalkboard. But the only book up...

    Tags: The Holocaust (1934-1945), Students, Schools, Teaching and Learning, Language

    2. Feb 5, 2012 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  2. Councilman wants to make English Arundel's official language

    County Councilman Jerry Walker plans to introduce a bill at Monday night's council meeting that would declare English the official language of Anne Arundel County. The Gambrills Republican said the bill is the first in a series he plans to press that...

    Tags: Anne Arundel County, Migration, Labor Legislation, Labor Legislation, Annapolis

    3. Feb 2, 2012 |Story| Patuxent Homestead

  3. The French (and Spanish) connection

    Drew Wall, a junior at Atholton High School, says a curious thing happened after he visited Spain in a student exchange program last summer: He found himself automatically translating a popular song that got stuck in his head into Spanish.
    Drew Wall, a junior at Atholton High School, says a curious thing happened after he visited Spain in a student exchange program last summer: He found himself automatically translating a popular song that got stuck in his head into Spanish. The...

    Tags: Trips and Vacations, Students, France, New York City, Teaching and Learning

    4. Jan 17, 2012 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  4. The war of the words

    Sadly, much of what is taught of grammar and usage in the schools, when taught at all, amounts to rubbish, and linguistics is scarcely heard of except at the college level, and seldom there. Oh, you can go to Language Log and eavesdrop on the linguists,...

    Tags: Anxiety, Language

    5. Jan 20, 2012 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  5. Facebook, Twitter's roles in campaign 2012 media coverage deepen

    Politico headlined a story last week "Mitt, Paul winning Facebook primary." About the same time, the Washington Post reported "Romney with the momentum in S. Carolina," that conclusion based on its new Twitter-tracking app, @MentionMachine.
    Politico headlined a story last week "Mitt, Paul winning Facebook primary." About the same time, the Washington Post reported "Romney with the momentum in S. Carolina," that conclusion based on its new Twitter-tracking app, @MentionMachine. One of the...

    Tags: Science, Facebook, Culture, Ron Paul, Voting

    6. Jan 7, 2012 |Story| KTLA-LTV

  6. 'Occupy' Named 2011 Word of the Year

    The linguists have spoken and they have decided -- "Occupy" is 2011's word of the year.
    CNN
    The linguists have spoken and they have decided -- "Occupy" is 2011's word of the year. Members of the American Dialect Society came out in record numbers to vote Friday night at the organization's annual conference, held this year in Portland, Oregon....

    Tags: Charlie Sheen, Death of Osama bin Laden (2011), Manhattan (New York City), CNN (tv network), Language

    7. Feb 1, 2012 |Story| Imperial Valley Press Online

  7. Retention of Spanish language presents challenges for some locals

    Staff Writer, Copy Editor
    While some “broken Spanish” was spoken around the home, Brawley resident David Ramos said English was emphasized by his parents and grandparents. A third-generation Mexican-American, Ramos said that while he wished his Spanish proficiency...

    Tags: University of California, San Diego, Television Industry, Immigration, Language

    8. Feb 6, 2012 |Story| Aberdeen News

  8. Learning local history

    Alec Sommers took a deep breath and smiled before introducing himself to a group of people touring the Dacatoh Prairie Museum.
    Alec Sommers took a deep breath and smiled before introducing himself to a group of people touring the Dacatoh Prairie Museum. "My name is Alec, and I'll be telling you about the exhibits here in the Prairie Heritage room," he said. Alec was among...

    Tags: Museums, Tourism and Leisure, Kraft Foods, Inc., Tourism and Leisure, Museums

    9. Feb 4, 2012 |Story| Glendale News Press

  9. Start the Presses: Community involvement 2.0

    It's often said that Americans fear public speaking more than snakes, spiders or IRS agents. When I took this job, I was initially daunted by the amount of public speaking it entailed. But as I approach my third anniversary in the editor's chair, I am...

    Tags: Values, Journalism, College Sports, Ethics, Journalism

    10. Dec 29, 2011 |Story| Imperial Valley Press Online

  10. Conversations in Spanish key to learning English, experts say

    Upon arriving from Mexicali several years ago, Jose Barrera said he was placed in English Language Development classes from eighth to 10th grade. While he said that being in a classroom with others like himself made him feel more comfortable, it might not have been the best way for him to learn English.
    Imperial Valley Press Staff Writer
    Upon arriving from Mexicali several years ago, Jose Barrera said he was placed in English Language Development classes from eighth to 10th grade. While he said that being in a classroom with others like himself made him feel more comfortable, it might not...

    Tags: 2010 Census, Washington, DC, Adult Education, Students, Teaching and Learning

    11. Jun 9, 2011 |Story| Burbank Leader

  11. Around Town

    JAN. 9 MONDAY The Burbank Community YMCA offers Kettle Bell, Zumba and Ripped classes beginning today for members and non-members alike. Call (818) 845-8551, Ext. 553. JAN. 10 TUESDAY Jazzercise classes are held every Tuesday and Thursday at 6:15 p.m....

    Tags: Walnuts, Health and Safety at School, Employment, Entertainment Events, Health Insurance

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