Barton Elementary News Today

Students from both Decatur and Chicago who are served by Sherrods Independent Mentoring Program Inc. enjoyed a day at Overlook Adventure Park.

One of the programs on Minneapolis’ potential chopping block is fifth grade band and orchestra. Reed Wixson, director of bands and orchestras at Minneapolis Southwest High School, helped create the universal music program.

Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and organizations across Palm Beach County hosted events to honor the civil rights leader.

Retha Lowe said she has tried for years to get the city more actively involved in the planning and execution of the MLK Day events.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2024: A city-by-city look at weekend events in Palm Beach County.

Don Rodriguez, CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Long Beach, will walk two marathons with friend Dr. Grant Uba to raise money for the youth organization.

Marketing, events and outreach remain key in attracting and keeping students in Detroit’s charters and public schools.

Brockus Project Dance began its work in Long Beach schools in 2018. The nonprofit has since taught at schools in the Long Beach Unified School District including Barton Elementary, Roosevelt Elementary and McKinley Elementary.

The Irving Independent School District Board approved five bond propositions for the May 2023 election.

Longer kindergarten, later high school start times and a lot fewer masks: School looks different this year in Long Beach.