Parent Pathways: A few months ago I wrote a column about kids and Internet safety.
Published: Nov. 23, 2011 2:00 AM | Full story
Cary's Heritage: As the new 2012 model cars come out, folks remember their first cars.
Published: Nov. 16, 2011 2:00 AM | Full story
Education Matters: In a small "studio" just off the Northwoods Elementary School media center, two anchors rehearsed questions, a student held a poster board prompter, and a "mixer" stood by while the cameraman and computer tech waited for their signals.
Published: Nov. 16, 2011 2:00 AM | Full story
Education Matters: Seventh-grade boys wearing "Tough Guys Wear Pink" T-shirts were the icing on the cake of a schoolwide, collaborative effort at West Cary Middle School to raise awareness for breast cancer.
Published: Nov. 2, 2011 2:00 AM | Full story
Parent Pathways: Nisha Bhandaru, 14, a sophomore at Panther Creek High School is just like any other teenager. But unlike most other teens, Bhandaru must be vigilant about what she eats. She's not watching her weight, she's just trying not to get sick.
Published: Oct. 26, 2011 2:00 AM | Full story
Cary's Heritage: Children of yesteryear didn't have play dates, but they did have some activities that they remember fondly.
Published: Oct. 19, 2011 2:00 AM | Full story
Education Matters: Chris Gaw wishes school had been like this when he was a kid. Three custom computers without firewalls, a class full of students collaborating on problem-solving and a national competition spotlighting cyber security - it makes him giddy.
Published: Oct. 12, 2011 2:00 AM | Full story
Since Theresa Klose joined Cary Homeschoolers three years ago, the group has grown from 180 families to 260 families. The local numbers correlate with a national trend.
Published: Oct. 5, 2011 2:00 AM | Full story
Parent Pathways: If you're a fan of the TLC network, you may have noticed a local family featured recently on "Outrageous Kid Parties." In April, Janine and Jake Cornell of Cary hosted a sixth birthday party for their daughter, Sadie, at Green Acres farm in Cary.
Published: Sep. 28, 2011 2:00 AM | Full story
Education Matters: Once, children played pickup games of baseball and basketball on neighborhood streets or country fields. Now video games, less time for recess and dwindling funds for physical education make it more difficult for kids to get the activity they need.
Published: Sep. 27, 2011 4:45 PM | Full story
Education Matters: Eighth-grade language arts teacher Ryan Miller believes his lesson about bullying is the most important hour he spends with students all year. .
Published: Sep. 21, 2011 2:00 AM | Full story
Cary's Heritage: Having performances at the new Cary Arts Center will not be a new thing for that building. Folks remember lots of events there, including sports events, when it was a school:
Published: Sep. 21, 2011 2:00 AM | Full story
Education Matters: Jo Sharples was not a gardener two years ago. Her third-grader and kindergartner didn't even like vegetables very much. But she saw a glimmer of opportunity when a health teacher at her children's school gave an interesting presentation about nutrition.
Published: Sep. 14, 2011 2:00 AM | Full story
Education Matters: After 26 years in education, Greg Welsh, one of five finalists for Wake County Assistant Principal of the Year, has seen plenty of changes. While the opportunities and the world have changed, Welsh said, the students are pretty much the same.
Published: Sep. 7, 2011 2:00 AM | Full story
Parent Pathways: It's occurring to me that several of the shows I watch I can't even remotely relate to.
Published: Aug. 31, 2011 2:00 AM | Full story
Education Matters: Incoming St. Michael School Principal John Yelenic knew exactly what he was taking on: a $4 million building campaign put on hold at the end of 2010, a school almost at capacity and disappointed parents ready to see results.
Published: Aug. 30, 2011 6:04 PM | Full story
Cary's Heritage: Residents recall when pigs, chickens and other livestock were a common sight in Cary:
Published: Aug. 28, 2011 2:00 AM | Full story
Education Matters: Middle Creek High School teacher Carrie Jones was recently elected to a council position with the National Science Teachers Association.
Published: Aug. 24, 2011 2:00 AM | Full story
Parent Pathways: I typically let my 8-year-old son Tyler play games on our home computer in my office.
Published: Aug. 17, 2011 2:00 AM | Full story
Education Matters: At age 14, a birthday party is typically a paintball bash or a pool party with friends. And the gifts normally come with a computer chip.
Published: Aug. 16, 2011 4:15 PM | Full story
Education Matters: After 13 years of living in America, Shuyun Mu still remembers what it was like to move here from China and try to understand conversational English.
Published: Aug. 10, 2011 2:00 AM | Full story
Education Matters: Students won't find physical education teacher Steve Clark sitting still very often.
Published: Aug. 3, 2011 2:00 AM | Full story
Cary's Heritage: On the 150th anniversary of the beginning of the Civil War, Cary women look back:
Published: Jul. 27, 2011 2:00 AM | Full story
Education Matters: Lufkin Road Middle School teacher Rick Carroll enjoys his role as a breath of fresh air from students' core classes.
Published: Jul. 27, 2011 2:00 AM | Full story
Education Matters: Cary High School teacher Lynn Smith hopes her classes give students insight into medical careers.
Published: Jul. 20, 2011 2:00 AM | Full story
Parent Pathways: Tyler recently tracked out of second grade, and we recently returned from a week at the beach. And, boy, did I need it.
Published: Jul. 20, 2011 2:00 AM | Full story
Education Matters: Kevin White says India transformed his life. And earlier this year, he shared that experience with 21 local high school students and nine adults.
Published: Jul. 12, 2011 8:00 PM | Full story
Cary's Heritage: Remembering old-time weddings and funerals in Cary.
Published: Jun. 29, 2011 2:00 AM | Full story
Education Matters: Homecoming parades and prom pale in comparison to Nathan Guerin's plans for senior year: in mid-August, the Apex High School senior heads to Indonesia to study on a full scholarship.
Published: Jun. 22, 2011 2:00 AM | Full story
For her entire adult life, Stephanie Fiedler has longed to live overseas.
Published: Jun. 15, 2011 2:00 AM | Full story
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