The Clovis Community College board of trustees met Wednesday morning and approved the following agenda items: • Renewal of a professional service contract with Western States Insurance Group for insurance coverage for the period of July 1, 2013 to July 1, 2014. The renewal amount of $274,462 reflects an increase of $13,674 from the […]
Foundation helps give opportunity
June 12, 2013
By Cindy Kleyn-Kennedy: Education columnist Many are familiar with the Clovis Municipal Schools’ Education Foundation. Established in 2007, the Education Foundation, a separate entity from the Clovis Schools, will have awarded more than $150,000 in grants, scholarships, student awards, and professional development since its inception. The Education Foundation, headed by Executive Director Jan Cox, is […]
Marshall on mission of learning
May 15, 2013
Marshall Middle School has been at it again, bent on their mission, not only to educate students, also to provide enriching opportunities for growth in character and increased knowledge of the world. Last week was Marshall's third annual Anti-Bully Assembly. Primarily organized by Cindy Terry, assistant principal and Lynn Fronk, the master of ceremonies was […]
Education digest – May 16, 2013
May 15, 2013
Eastern New Mexico University has presented Faculty Excellence Awards to four faculty members, according to an ENMU press release. Mary Kallus, associate professor of reading education, was given an award for superior student advising. Chris Taylor, assistant professor of management, received an award for research/scholarly/creative activity. Jason Paulk, director of choral activities, was given an […]
Education Digest – April 18
April 17, 2013
Invent Now registration ongoing Invent Now, a non-profit organization dedicated to honoring and fostering invention and creativity, will hold its Camp Invention summer program in Clovis this summer, according to an Invent Now news release. The camp will be held the week of June 10 at Zia Elementary. Camp Invention is a week-long summer day […]
Project Lead creates bridge
April 17, 2013
A unique GT (Gifted and Talented) program, Project Lead, for sophomores, juniors, and seniors has been under way at Clovis High School during this school year. Its overarching goal has been to bridge the connection between self (student), community, and career. Its mission "is to build leadership skills that set our graduates apart as local […]