School Notes 2/14/2011

School Notes 2/14/2011
Abington HeightsWhen Anni Ling found out she had been named one of 2,000 semifinalists for a scholarship from Coca-Cola, she could not believe it.The senior had applied for the scholarship, which will provide $ 3.3 million to students around the country
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Groundbreaking first nations security team trains in Saanich
Standing on blue floor mats, members of Ahousaht’s fledgling security team practise taking each other down.
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Youth diversion saves cash
The comptroller’s brief report, released Friday, found that keeping a child out of the juvenile justice system saves the state $ 210,000 a year — in addition to costs incurred by crime victims and their communities. DiNapoli’s researchers conclude that the most effective programs for mitigating risk factors include pre-K education, drug and alcohol treatment for pregnant women, and programs to …
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