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Elgin serves children in 10 rural Southern Appalachian counties with dental, medical, educational intervention programs

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Knoxville, TN
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11 years
What an inspiring young lady! #unsungheroes #topofherclass http://t.co/cYq4usd70P
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11 years
Early dental problems can affect children’s learning, how they interact with other kids and their ability to eat. http://t.co/xnGRVIwVBa
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clarionledger.com
Report: 10 million children have no insurance
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@edutopia
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12 years
“We do not need to teach creativity, but rather inspire its daily practice.” http://t.co/8z5BtdbTVk. #apps
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12 years
Why Aren't Teens Reading Like They Used To? http://t.co/F9iL2pkXsM
npr.org
A survey of data shows a marked drop in teenagers reading for pleasure. Researchers are trying to figure out whether the explosion of e-reading and digital diversions is behind the decline.
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12 years
2014 National Teacher of the Year: Let’s stop scapegoating teachers http://t.co/EzY2HX6XUr
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washingtonpost.com
Sean McComb of Maryland talks about students' challenges, charter schools, Teach For America, and more.
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12 years
Everybody at some point sits in the classroom - that could be the foundation for everything else. http://t.co/V947vFGzB8
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12 years
How can you help kids get a good start? http://t.co/zc9huog4fN
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12 years
8848 children in DES custody on the state of TN; 148 children in Knox Co waiting to be adopted #fostercare
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12 years
What does poverty look like? http://t.co/5N1qOMNxI1
dailymail.co.uk
According to the 2010 U.S. Census, Owsley County has the lowest median household income in the states - a staggering 41.5 per cent of residents falling below the poverty line.
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12 years
It's very clear from the research...that our problems with inequality...are set when children walk in the school door. http://t.co/4u35NOdLKh
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12 years
Great advice http://t.co/Selfxuy63Y
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12 years
70% of teachers not enthusiastic about their work; 1 in 8 actively dissatisfied. What can we do? http://t.co/ZsYExvjD8s
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They did not value education because they themselves were not valued by their schools. http://t.co/5njKXdUFb3
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12 years
Emotionally abused were 12 times more likely to be schizophrenic http://t.co/EKnZkWprDS
theguardian.com
Oliver James: The government is right: children need love as much as they do vitamins – and a lack of it often leads to adult psychosis
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Rescuing Charity http://t.co/Viw2ocUtcB
childrenareourtreasure.wordpress.com
Fifty years ago President Johnson declared the war on poverty. Two generations have been born within those 50 years, and yet the poverty rate has declined a mere four percent – 19 percent in 1964 t…
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12 years
Dental services in Appalachia http://t.co/MDMKJgP3NQ
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12 years
Great summer ministry opportunity! http://t.co/10vcGz1Cte
childrenareourtreasure.wordpress.com
 Big Creek Missions is a ministry center in Southeast Kentucky that hosts mission groups throughout the year.  They are seeking a few passionate Christ followers to serve as Summer staff from May 2…
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"...people who read regularly are more satisfied with life, happier and more likely to feel their life is worthwhile." http://t.co/lPlmuFWsAt
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bbc.com
England is a nation divided into readers and watchers, a report on adult literacy says.
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