I choose a challenge

NQTs who have chosen to start their careers at a top- ranked secondary in an extremely ‘challenging’ part of east London are faced with the incredulity of their peers.

Needles in brief - a collection of area events.

NEEDLES - An orientation session for the local Head Start program is to be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 19, in the cafeteria of Katie Hohstadt Elementary School at D Street and Cibola. Parents are welcome to visit anytime between the two.

Ashford Comes to Aid of Student, Replaces Damaged Textbooks

When Adam Ferguson and his family were assessing the damage to their home caused by the Mississippi River flooding in late July, they realized the flood waters had ruined Ferguson’s recently purchased college textbooks.