Photo: Little Cypress Intermediate School This article was originally published in The Examiner on Oct. 20, 2016. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer This summer, the Texas Action for Healthy Kids recognized the Little Cypress Intermediate School as a “school of success” for their new inclusive playground Stay and Play. The recognition was based off their year-end report, submitted inContinueContinue reading “Stay and Play at Little Cypress Intermediate School recognized for being inclusive”
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BISD bond sales result in taxpayer savings
This article was originally published in The Examiner on Oct. 13, 2016. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Beaumont Independent School District closed the $132,155,000 Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds Series 2016 transaction, effective Sept. 21. This decision resulted in a cash flow savings to the district of $41,641,313, which is approximately $1,892,700 per year through 2038, according a statement fromContinueContinue reading “BISD bond sales result in taxpayer savings”
Colorado Springs ranks 18th best for STEM professionals
This article was originally published in The Scribe, UCCS’s student newspaper, on Feb. 2, 2015. By Eleanor SkeltonNews Editor Students graduating in STEM disciplines often move out of the area, although the Front Range area was once the “little silicon valley” in the 80s. Last December, UCCS attempted to address this issue in a higher education conference, inContinueContinue reading “Colorado Springs ranks 18th best for STEM professionals”
Summer remodel changes arrangement of library
This article was originally published in The Scribe, UCCS’s student newspaper, on Sept. 22, 2014. By Eleanor SkeltonNews Editor Non-quiet zones in a library? Huh? This semester, the Kraemer Family Library opened a new student collaborative learning center where a sign invites students to have study groups, work together on class projects and even socialize. Library Dean TeriContinueContinue reading “Summer remodel changes arrangement of library”
Disabled students treated differently on campus
This article was originally published in The Scribe, UCCS’s student newspaper, on Oct. 7, 2013. By Eleanor SkeltonScience and Business Editor Befriend someone in a wheelchair. You’ll remember the experience. Standing front row at a Lindsey Stirling concert with a friend when the crowd parts for her motorized chair might be awesome, but watching herContinueContinue reading “Disabled students treated differently on campus”
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