Four local elementary schools win cash prizes for getting more eligible kids to participate in school breakfast programs ENGLEWOOD , Colo., Jan.

By Mary Pickels Yough School Board Thursday took another step toward restructuring the district as it plans for a fall reopening of the West Newton Elementary School.

By Melissa Dunson and Joe Hadsall, The Joplin Globe, Mo. Jun. 15--Emerson and Royal Heights elementary schools in Joplin are only a few miles apart geographically, but a new study concluded they are worlds apart academically.

By DAN SCANLAN Right hand on hip and left hand in the air, kindergarten teacher Alison Watson launched into a time-honored children's song recently as a follow-up to a lesson.

By BETH SEARS Larry Chaney says his volunteer job pays well. For payment, he receives lots of thanks, high-fives, and satisfaction knowing that he's helping children. The Pleasant Hill man volunteers at Newton Elementary School.