Category Archives: Education

7 Factors Great Schools Have in Common

Posted on November 10, 2015 by crystalogormanwrites

Charlotte Parent: Education Guide Education experts rank the factors that matter when rating a school. BY CRYSTAL O’GORMAN Whether anxiously preparing for kindergarten, new to the area or looking to change schools, deciding the best educational fit for your child … Continue reading →

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Students learn obstacles facing foreign-speaking community

Posted on October 1, 2015 by crystalogormanwrites

The Charlotte Observer University City News Exercise showed frustration of not speaking English in Charlotte They could only speak Spanish with those representing businesses, authorities 60 UNCC students represented impoverished newcomers UNC Charlotte students recently learned what’s it is like … Continue reading →

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New focus this year on school bus stop arm violators

Posted on October 1, 2015 by crystalogormanwrites

The Charlotte Observer Union County News Cameras used to catch drivers who don’t stop for school buses Bus drivers also use hand signals to help students With school back in session, there are 314 school buses driving approximately 29,000 miles … Continue reading →

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Charlotte photographer stumps for students’ ‘Inked’ exhibition

Posted on July 30, 2015 by crystalogormanwrites

The Charlotte Observer South Charlotte News Mark Pendergrass hopes to bring light to students’ depictions of tattoo art BY CRYSTAL O’GORMAN Correspondent The hundreds of photographs stored on hard drives waiting to be reviewed mean a great deal to Mark … Continue reading →

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Reed digs into service

Posted on June 19, 2015 by crystalogormanwrites

Matthews – Mint Hill Weekly Posted by Crystal O’Gorman on June 19, 2015 in News Mint Hill troop member earns Eagle Scout rank MINT HILL – Jill Reed said her son, Thomas, enjoyed playing outdoors and chasing lizards and frogs … Continue reading →

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