Stephanie Metzen Staff Writer

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Schools look to implement new technology in education

By Stephanie Metzen Staff Writer | November 17

Local schools are catching on to an academic trend that pits multiple-choice testing against a more engaging skills-based education. A study released last week by the Washington D.C.-based think tank Education Sector attempted to define 21st century skills and to determine if those skills are as quantifiable as standardized education in a classroom setting.

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ASU approves new health science college

By Stephanie Metzen Staff Writer | October 24

Appalachian State University will be renewing its efforts to alleviate a statewide health care shortage. Students studying health-related professions will soon have a college all their own. The UNC-system Board of Governors approved last week a proposal five years in the making that will create a new College of Health Sciences and Allied Professions. It will combine departments previously spread out across the university's curriculum.

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N.C. volunteers welcome refugees

By Stephanie Metzen Staff Writer | October 2

Political and religious oppression is sending scores of refugees to the Triangle area from Africa Iraq and Burma. They are attracted to ample research and job opportunities. About 8500 are accepting assistance from local organizations as they acclimate to their new home.

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Organizations urge candidates to address higher education concerns

By Stephanie Metzen Staff Writer | September 28

The floundering economy might be at the top of the priority list for presidential hopefuls Barack Obama and John McCain but six institutions said they think higher education needs to be considered even in lieu of more pressing issues.

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Brunswick County considers creationism

By Stephanie Metzen Staff Writer | September 24

Some members of the Brunswick County School Board think it's time to bring creationism to science class. But they will have to fight the American Civil Liberties Union of North Carolina before they can do so. The ACLU received an anonymous request for intervention from a Brunswick County teacher said Katy Parker the legal director for the N.C. chapter.

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AmeriCorps to continue receiving state funds

By Stephanie Metzen Staff Writer | September 9

A UNC School of Education program that promotes greater literacy is one of many AmeriCorps partner organizations receiving state funding this year.The Student Coalition for Action in Literacy Education will get a portion of the $4124795 in federal funds given this year to the N.C. Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service which distributes the money to N.C. programs partnered with AmeriCorps.

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Inconsistent polls cause concern

By Stephanie Metzen Staff Writer | February 11

Polls are prevalent in election coverage in part because they have proven accurate historically but this year the unique dynamics of each party's race have challenged pollsters' ability to make on-target predictions. In the 2008 presidential election Republican polls have produced reliable results but Democratic projections have been inconsistent.