EAST WHITTIER - Local families that choose to home school will have a new resource at the East Whittier City School District this fall to help them plan and implement their children's education.

New charter school will focus attention on Native culture (Anchorage Daily News)

The fledgling Alaska Native charter school has found a home and will begin classes next month.

Race emerges for Position 5 on Mountain Home School Board (Baxter Bulletin)

Candidate filings Thursday for Position 5 on the Mountain Home School Board created a race for that position between the incumbent, Dr. Scott Smith, the board's vice president, and newcomer Douglas Van Dolah.

Family friendly Jackson home has open layout and country views (Southeast Missourian)

This three-bedroom, three-bathroom home on a 100-by-187-foot lot in the Cedar Meadows subdivision is close to Fruitland and in the Jackson R-2 School District.

Obesity woes likely start at home (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)

TUPELO - Lynne Rogers has a dream. In it, two kids are sitting in a school cafeteria. One is eating a meal prepared by the kitchen staff. The other is eating a brown bag lunch brought from home.