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Whew! The Guilford County Board of Education has three, count 'em, three, meetings on Thursday. Here is the lowdown on a hectic day of meetings.

What: Panel discussion on school discipline with New York University sociologist Pedro Noguera, author Crystal Kuykendall and Harvard University researcher Daniel Losen. The discussion is open to the public. Noguera's research has focused on urban schools. Kuykendall's books include "Improving Black Student Achievement Through Enhancing Self-Image" and "From Rage to Hope: Reclaiming Black and Hispanic Students." Losen's work focuses on the impact of education laws on minority students.
When: 8:30 a.m. Thursday.
Where: Greensboro Regional Realtors Association office, 23 Oak Branch Dr., Greensboro.

What: Public forums on proposed new magnet school programs for Aycock and Lincoln middle schools. The school board is considering a plan to add a global studies program to Aycock. Aycock's academically gifted student program then would move to Lincoln, which also will house arts and pre-International Baccalaureate programs.
When: 4:30 p.m. Thursday at Aycock; 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Lincoln.
Where: Aycock Middle, 811 Cypress St., Greensboro; Lincoln Middle, 1016 Lincoln St., Greensboro.

Information: Guilford County Schools communication office, 370-8386, or www.guilford.k12.nc.us