In tough economic times, Baldwin schools try to strike positive notes | Breaking News from the Press-Register - al.com

In tough economic times, Baldwin schools try to strike positive notes | Breaking News from the Press-Register - al.com: "Even with a school system money crisis called catastrophic by many officials, students and teachers in Baldwin County this year still manage to garner awards and even work to give back to the community.

Take Emily Pharez, for example. The physical education teacher at J. Larry Newton Elementary in Fairhope followed her national physical education teacher of the year award with a state honor weeks ago, shining a spotlight on the school and its students."