Challenges In The News 06/01/08

WORCESTER - U.S. Sen. John F. Kerry, D-Mass., challenged the Colleges of Worcester Consortium to inspire a new generation of thinkers to shift America's priorities in health care, education and the economy, at Mechanics Hall last night during the consortium's 40th anniversary celebration.

The most effective teachers are attracted by opportunities for professional autonomy, school responsiveness to student needs, and the prospect of responsibility, while the least effective teachers are averse to change and challenge, according to new research from the University of Melbourne.

The 1-Year $1 Million Challenge - At a certain age, just one year of maxing out your annual 401(k) and IRA contributions can make you a millionaire by the time you hit retirement.

He’s worked hard to meet every challenge.

The CCC comprises representatives from Cornell, Ithaca College and Tompkins-Cortland Community College and meets regularly to discuss shared interests and challenges.

Finally, let me challenge you to respond to the challenge of no dropped units.

The challenge is: How do you resolve these conflicts in an 11-, 12-, or 13-year-old's mind?

SEVERAL YEARS AGO, when 50 of the nation's best Scoutmasters gathered at Philmont Scout Ranch, they were asked: "What is your greatest challenge?" Their answer wasn't a lack of parent support or inadequate finances or competition from organized sports. It was simply: "How can we teach boys the values of good character?"

Getting Marte at-bats a challenge

A splinter group of Republicans is expected to announce today its intention to challenge party-backed candidates for two seats on the Board of Freeholders and the office of county clerk.

FREMONT -- The Best of Sandusky County Pizza Challenge kicks off its first event Sunday.