March 16, 2010 | Incorporating the Inter-Island News

Education: In This Issue

Barbara Lane, Literacy Specialist, works with Cody Joyce (junior) and Olivia Brown (8th grade) on costumes for A.G. Alexander play, For the Love of Zooey.
ARTICLE

North Haven’s entire high school class takes part in drama festival

by Lisa Shields

Because A. G. Alexander, an islander, wrote the parts with specific students in mind—some of whom had never been in a production—they felt comfortable stepping into the roles.

COLUMN

For Matinicus students, leaving home comes early

by Eva Murray

Frequently it is harder for parents to see their child leave home at age 14 than it is for that child to go.

ARTICLE

Vinalhaven students explore ethics

by Kris Osgood

Most high school students will tell you they are not thrilled to go back to school after Christmas vacation. This year the Vinalhaven High School staff found a way to ease back into the swing of things by holding a week-long exploration of ethics.

Abigail Mahoney checks out the equipment she will use in the upcoming semester.
ARTICLE

Pioneering girls-only leadership and science school opens doors

by Nancy Heiser

The goal is to ignite and nurture the science and math aspirations of 10th-grade girls and give them a safe and natural place to learn and grow.

Education: Past Issues

ARTICLE
DECEMBER 2009-JANUARY 2010

Delsandro enjoys new job as school leader

by Kris Osgood
MAIL
DECEMBER 2009-JANUARY 2010

Reading tour thanks hosts, participants

Jan Coates, Executive Director, Island Readers & Writers
COLUMN
DECEMBER 2009-JANUARY 2010

The Long View

The year in review: best of times; worst of times

by Philip Conkling
ARTICLE
NOVEMBER 2009

Growth spurt for day care on Chebeague Island

by Jennifer Goff