Why do quiet teens become killers? What is it about these quiet communities that may contribute to school shootings? These questions and more are answered in Katherine Newman’s book Rampage, 371.7 N553r 2005, currently on the “New Book Shelf” at the Miller Library.
Hands-On Math Projects, 510.712 M985h 2006, by Muschla & Muschla offers math projects and activities for grades 6-12 that incorporate real-life daily activities. Any teacher whose ever been asked the question “Why do we need to know this?” can appreciate the importance of this learning tool.
According to an article in the August 7, 2006 issue of Newsweek, American moms can rest easy due to a new lunch system in many public schools. MealpayPlus.com allows parents to pre-pay for their child’s school lunch as well as monitor what they eat.