Barnes and Noble seeks nominations for 'Favorite Teacher'

NEWINGTON — Barnes and Noble's second annual My Favorite Teacher contest is under way and provides students with the opportunity to tell their communities how much they appreciate their teachers.


TEACHER OF THE YEAR: Band director hits just the right note

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Varsity plans teacher gift for institute

Students of the college are happy with the changes on cards. Pankaj Kumar, a student of the college, said: "As the syllabus has not been revised for more than 30 years, students lag behind in contemporary art. Once the syllabus is revised, students will be on a par with graduates of other art colleges."


Teacher Suspended After Improper Gift Exchange

Superintendent says the items were sex toys


Abbotsford teacher returns from two-year Arab adventure

Verna Duckworth didn't entirely return from her time in the Emirates – a part of her is still walking along the Arabian Gulf at sunset, contemplating the course she has charted for a generation of young minds.


Mattawan teacher suspended over student gift exchange that included 'inappropriate' items

Mattawan High School's journalism teacher was given a three-day unpaid suspension this month for allowing a holiday party where some students brought inappropriate gifts.


Mattawan teacher in hot water after racy gift exchange at high school

MATTAWAN, Mich. (NEWSCHANNEL 3) – Some holiday fun recently landed a Mattawan teacher in hot water. Parents began contacting Newschannel 3 this week, upset over an X-rated gift exchange that took place at Mattawan High School.


Surprised Pasadena teacher receives national honor

At a student achievement assembly he helped organize at Muir High School, Manuel Rustin is stunned to learn that the Milken Family Foundation chairman had come to present the Milken Educator Award. Manuel Rustin sat among the audience Tuesday in the crowded auditorium at John Muir High School in Pasadena, enjoying the student achievement assembly he helped organize.


Want your teacher to smile? No more mugs

Want your teacher to smile? No more mugs EXPRESS-NEWS Copyright 2012 EXPRESS-NEWS. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 09:20 a.m., Tuesday, December 13, 2011 Perhaps only in the world of education can you find employees who work diligently for low pay yet insist they actually are happier to unwrap a homemade Christmas ornament ...


Readers debate: Should a teacher be held responsible for sexually suggestive gift exchange? (With poll)

Here's the scenario: A teacher holds a class party that includes a student gift exchange. Students are given themes for their gifts, and one theme is "naughty or nice." The kids bring in lingerie and candy in X-rated shapes.