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Thursday, May 09, 2013  The Amarillo Education Foundation spent the day giving out grants to deserving teachers. That money will help buy materials and some little extras for the classroom, that otherwise, teachers would go without.

Friday, April 05, 2013  More than 800 School Boards in Texas have criticized the number of standardized tests high school students must take before they graduate.

Sunday, March 24, 2013  The Discover the Dinosaurs exhibit was held in the Rex Baxter building at the Tri-State Fairgrounds for a three-day appearance Friday through Sunday. The walk-thru museum allowed families to explore the interactive show and learn about the pre-historic days when dinosaurs were around. Kids had a hands on approach to learning, which made the exhibit unique from regular museums.

Saturday, January 12, 2013  Pantex engineers host "Smart Cookie Saturday" for young girls looking to pursue a career in engineering.

Friday, May 11, 2012  As all levels of education face steep budget cuts, Education Foundations are probably needed more now than ever.

Thursday, September 01, 2011  Auction site brings in thousands for area organizations

Thursday, August 18, 2011  Thousands of teachers switched roles and became students Wednesday at the Region 16 "I-3" conference -- designed to inspire, innovate, and influence students.

Thursday, April 14, 2011  At the beginning of this school year, Toot'n Totum donated a 2011 Camaro to the Amarillo Education Foundation to help raise funds needed to support programs in Amarillo area schools.

Saturday, April 02, 2011  Texas State Teachers Association is drumming up support asking you to sign petitions and they're asking legislators, don't cut kids out when it comes to deep budget cuts.

Friday, March 25, 2011  The decision has been made by Texas Tech University to cease operation at its Wellington Park Office in Amarillo.

Friday, March 11, 2011  Seven teachers from Amarillo are leaving Friday to go to Austin and be part of a state-wide rally on Saturday.

Wednesday, November 24, 2010  Should teachers be allowed to be friends with their students on that social networking site? It's the focus of part three of our five-part series on education.

Sunday, November 21, 2010  A look at how education has evolved from teachers writing on a blackboard to the use of computers.

Thursday, April 08, 2010  Five folks in our area are now closer to winning a camaro.

Friday, May 15, 2009  An education fund has been established for the children of Dr. Matthew Houseal, the psychiatrist and Army Reserve major who was one of five people shot and killed at Camp Liberty in Iraq on Monday.