Teaching Elijah
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New Jersey's Writers-in-the-Schools program was designed to remind teachers and school administrators that the art of writing is as important as science. Professional writers spend five days with elementary and secondary schools teaching schoolchildren creative writing. They learn as much as they teach.
Publication Name: Philadelphia Magazine
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0031-7233
Year: 1996
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Enemy lines: Populations
Article Abstract:
Teachers and school administrators are being forced by government and religious leaders to drop the book 'Populations' from their school textbook lists. They claim that the book contains sensitive issues that could contaminate the minds of children.
Publication Name: Philadelphia Magazine
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0031-7233
Year: 1995
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Angel of the mourning
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Hospice social worker George Searight comforts those who wish to die with dignity. As a hospice social worker, he is a bridge between the world and those who are dying. He provides groceries, clothing as well as empathy and praise.
Publication Name: Philadelphia Magazine
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0031-7233
Year: 1995
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