November 2021 – Page 8 – County News Online

With the return of in-person learning, bullying prevention experts stress the importance of involving students in new solutions. From K-12 Dive By Anna Merod Nov....

Education - General

Borrowers say they were wrongly denied loan forgiveness. Now, help is on the way

November 7, 2021November 7, 2021

From NPR By Cory Turner November 4, 2021 The U.S. Department of Education says it will reach out to federal student loan borrowers who may...

Obituaries

Janice Elaine (Fourman) Keller

November 6, 2021November 6, 2021

Janice Elaine (Fourman) Keller, 86, of Seminole, Fla., passed away Oct. 10, 2021. She was born Aug. 6, 1935, in New Madison, Ohio, and moved...

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Update on COVID Exposure, Pediatric Vaccination Information

November 5, 2021November 5, 2021

From Governor Mike DeWine (COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today updated Ohioans about his recent COVID-19 exposure. The Governor cancelled public events through Sunday after...

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Along Life’s Way… Criticism

November 5, 2021November 5, 2021

By Lois E. Wilson I recently met a woman; I’ve had several daily small-talk conversations with her. I considered her a new friend. She surprised me...

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Delayed, diluted, or nonexistent: Vaccine mandates for school staff stall out

November 5, 2021November 5, 2021

From Chalkbeat By Matt Barnum Nov 3, 2021 Deadlines for teachers and other school staff to get vaccinated have come and gone in a number...

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For ed leaders, school-family relationships key to pandemic recovery

November 5, 2021November 5, 2021

From K-12 Dive By Kara Arundel Nov. 3, 2021 Dive Brief: While the pandemic has increased opportunities and enthusiasm for school systems to redesign approaches...

Obituaries

Cindy (Barr) Sink

November 5, 2021November 5, 2021

Cindy (Barr) Sink, 73, of Rossburg, Ohio, peacefully passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2021. She has joined in heaven her husband, Larry Sink, and their...

Obituaries

Mary Ann Grisez

November 5, 2021November 6, 2021

Mary Ann Grisez, born May 31, 1933, was a resident of Vandalia and Willowdell, Ohio. She died October 28, 2021 at Hospice of Miami County...

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Commissioner’s Corner, October 2021

November 4, 2021November 4, 2021

From The Darke County Commissioners October has been a very wet start to the fall season. Farmers seem to have most of their crops off,...

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Steve Baker, Betty Birt named Co-Grand Marshals of Hometown Holiday Horse Parade

November 4, 2021November 4, 2021

GREENVILLE – While not a resident of Darke County, Steve Baker has spent a considerable amount of time here covering news and events the past...

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Kids Are Feeling Isolated. P.E. May Help Them Bounce Back

November 4, 2021November 4, 2021

From Education Week By Sarah D. Sparks November 02, 2021 Adolescents coming of age during the pandemic have experienced social “learning loss,” and will need...

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How real-world missions offer inroads to space science across disciplines

November 4, 2021November 4, 2021

Using the upcoming James Webb Space Telescope launch and Artemis moon mission, educators can make space science tangible, from STEM to art. From K-12 Dive...