Computational thinking spans subjects, grade levels
Children can learn how stories repeat and develop their own using new details From K-12 Dive By Lauren Barack May 19, 2021 Dive Brief: Computational...
Along Life’s Way… The Eyes Have It
By Lois E. Wilson Years ago someone told me, “Your firstborn is a practice child.” I agree; however, its birth creates “practice parents.” My husband...
Teacher shortages stymie plans for expanded, enhanced summer programs
Districts should consider working in partnership with local community organizations to help supplement summer offerings From K-12 Dive By Kara Arundel May 14, 2021 Dive...
DCP welcomes Bear’s Mill and New Staff
Darke County Parks is pleased to announce that on April 1st, National Historic Site, Bear’s Mill officially became part of the Darke County Park District....
Barbara Jean Moore
Barbara Jean Moore, 89, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at the Oakley Place in Greenville. She was born on September...
Darrell Gene Olwine
Darrell Gene Olwine, 72 of Arcanum, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at 3:40 PM at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born March...
Poultry Days Chicken Eating Contest
Bowlerstore.com and VTOWN Tigers are excited to announce a new Poultry Days Event. How fast can you eat a World-Famous Chicken dinner? Chicken, Chips, Roll,...
Frogs are the focus of Darke County Parks’ Program
The songs start sometimes as early as February. First it’s the Western Chorus Frogs that climb out of winter hibernation. Their song is similar to...
Why Summer Learning Programs Are Pushing More Fun Than Academics
Many districts, for the first time in the history of their summer programming, are focused on fun and engagement as a number one priority From...
Ed Dept issues $36B in federal coronavirus relief aid to colleges
The department issued a final rule on Monday that will enable all students to receive the aid. From Higher Ed Dive By Hallie Busta Published...
Report calls for inclusive, holistic summer learning
We must take this moment to re-imagine how we can better serve children, families and communities From K-12 Dive By Shawna De La Rosa May...
PROOF POINTS: Why reading comprehension is deteriorating
Scholars weigh decline in reading habits and other theories From The Hechinger Report By Jill Barshay May 17, 2021 Before the pandemic, eighth graders’ reading...
AG Yost Seeks Ohio High School Students to Serve on Teen Ambassador Board
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced today that his office is now accepting applications for the Teen Ambassador Board. The Attorney General’s...
Puzzle Pete’s Add-On Anagrams #15
By Lois E. Wilson Pete has created four puzzles with three letters starting each of them. Use the three given letters plus an additional letter to...
Powell Issues Statement on Governor’s COVID-19 Vaccine Million Dollar Lottery
COLUMBUS – State Rep. Jena Powell (R-Arcanum) today issued the following statement on Governor DeWine’s announcement on Wednesday: “I condemn the lottery Governor DeWine is instituting for...