WASHINGTON — Bundled under layers of sweaters, hats and gloves, teenagers from Tribes throughout the eastern and southern United States braved teeth-chattering temperatures in Washington, D.C. for intense study in the cradle of American democracy. "I really enjoy learning about history, government and how it affects us as Native Americans. We

BRIGHTON — For the first time in more than two years, Brighton high school students have created a youth council to help positively influence their community. Since the first meeting Jan. 13, members have organized projects to raise money and deliver goods to local organizations, and the council’s initial venture brightened

BRIGHTON — Huddled in twos and threes on bean bag chairs and tucked under desks in teacher Jenny Ward’s reading classroom, Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School third-graders were immersed in the pages of books that ranged from "Stink and the Midnight Zombie Walk" to "Let’s Explore Sharks." "They are reading for the

WESTON — Valholly Frank won first place among sixth-graders recently at Weston’s Sagemont Upper School for her science fair project that explored light pollution. "I chose it because it’s an important subject that most people don’t know about," Valholly, 12, said. "My classmates and my teachers were very surprised how it

BIG CYPRESS — Ahfachkee School teachers and administrators took the entire morning Feb. 5 to herald the first semester’s "above and beyond" achievements of students from all grades. Certificates were presented in 10 categories that included Good Friend Award, Rising Star Award, Physical Education Sportsmanship Award, Physical Education Top Student Award,

BRIGHTON — The Brighton Boys & Girls Club enjoyed a performance by trick horseback rider Gena Cox on Feb. 4 at the Fred Smith Rodeo Arena. A veteran trick rider with more than 10 years of experience, Cox also performed at Brighton Field Days. The one-hour presentation for the 11 members

Keanu Bert cradled an electric guitar and strummed its strings on a recent Thursday night at Brighton Boys & Girls Club. On drums, Jason Haydon boomed a steady four-beat while music teacher James Payne, on lead, plucked an iconic melody that crosses generations. "It’s AC/DC – Highway," said Jason, 9, who

BIG CYPRESS — Only at Ahfachkee School could four New York college students and winter break in Florida equal three credits toward a college degree. "Learning doesn’t always happen on the Internet or in a classroom," said Teresa Hoercher, tutorial coordinator for the Cayuga Community College (CCC) Center for Academic Success. Hoercher

BRIGHTON — Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School recently named its 2014-15 teachers and non-instructional employees of the year. Every year, teachers and staff nominate and vote on those individuals they believe exemplify the high standards of the school. "We have fantastic teachers this year; I’d select either one for district teacher of