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Brockton officer seen kneeling over student cleared of wrongdoing – NBC Boston
A Massachusetts school police officer who was put on leave after kneeling on the neck and back of a student who was handcuffed during an arrest has been cleared. An internal investigation concluded that the Brockton school officer seen on video kneeling on student in november “Acted in accordance with the laws in force and …
Pat Fields heads to Stanford to continue his education
At the end of a senior season that saw him win varsity first-team varsity honors, security Pat Fields announced via his Twitter account that he would be heading west to study management science and engineering at Stanford University. He received a full college scholarship to attend the prestigious University of California. “But when it’s all …
Global Head and Facial Aesthetic Procedures Market Size 2021-2028, by Types, Applications and Major Key Players – Lumenis, Ellipes, Lynton, Altus medical, Candela – Industrial IT
The recent report on “2021 Head and Facial Aesthetic Procedures Market report by key players, types, applications, countries, market size, forecast to 2028 “ Offered by Credible markets, includes a comprehensive survey of geographic landscape, industry size as well as estimated company revenue. In addition, the report also highlights the challenges hampering the market growth …
Maxwell’s accuser says verdict is a “huge relief”
O One of Ghislaine Maxwell’s accusers, who testified at the socialite’s trial, said she felt “tremendous relief” after the verdict. Annie Farmer said she “was not sure that day would ever come” after Maxwell was convicted on Wednesday of sex trafficking young girls for abuse by Jeffrey Epstein. Speaking on ABC’s Good Morning America, she …
Washington School District Suits State for Construction Funding | Washington News
CATHLAMET, Washington (AP) – Ten years ago, the Washington Supreme Court ruled in the landmark McCleary case that the state was failing to meet its constitutional obligation to fund basic education for all students, but it did not change the funding system. for the construction and improvement of buildings. Now, a lawyer in the McCleary …
B.C. NDP government steps up policy of mass infection as Omicron spreads
COVID-19 infections, driven by the Omicron variant, are exploding across Canada, including British Columbia (BC). The province recorded five consecutive records for daily infections last week, peaking with more than 2,500 cases on December 25. The 7-day moving average of cases in British Columbia more than doubled in one week. The only reason new records …
The popularity of the “Zoom Boom” cosmetic procedure
Credit: Tima Miroshnichenko Via Pexels As the global pandemic unfolded, lockdowns encouraged people to only go out for essential work. Since people had to follow social distancing rules to avoid the COVID-19 virus, video calling has become a standard for all socializing needs. From work to personal events, many functions have moved online, requiring most …
How to Help Your Parents Navigate Retirement Health Care
Many adults find themselves helping their aging parents enroll in Medicare, a complex process with many steps and considerations. There are penalties for delaying registration, and not everyone understands their options. “You can’t go there thinking it’s really easy,” says Melinda Caughill, co-founder of 65 Incorporated, which offers Medicare advice. “It’s incredibly complicated, and the …
KC Chiefs LB coach Matt House steps down as LSU Defensive Coordinator
The Kansas City Chiefs lose linebacker coach Matt House to Louisiana State University, where he will become the defensive coordinator of head coach Brian Kelly’s new staff. House, currently in his third year with the Chiefs, is returning to college after spending three years with the University of Kentucky from 2016 to 2018, including two …
Rotarian El Centro to participate in Rose Parade »Holtville Tribune
EL CENTRO – Laura Dubbe, superintendent of the McCabe Union Elementary School District in rural El Centro, will ride the Rotary International float during the 133rd Rose Parade on Saturday January 1, thanks to the fundraising efforts of the Rotary Club of El Centro, according to to a press release. Dubbe will be one of …
You can learn everything | Chennai News
The pandemic has got everyone talking about e-learning. It has been a while, but people are only now realizing the opportunities, and not just for children. Karthikeyan D, a mechanical engineer who passed out in 2019, wanted to move on to a better paying job. He learned coding and data analysis through a six-month online …
AAC reviews COVID-19 procedures ahead of looming conference season – The Sunflower
After a recent increase in COVID-19 cases, the American Athletic Conference revised its withdrawal policy for championship games this season in a statement released on Monday. Originally, all AAC teams that failed to field a team suffered a forfeit loss instead of a “no contestâ€. Now, teams will have the option to reschedule these postponed …
The availability of the Roth 401 (k) is increasing rapidly
Integrity Photos Inc | The image bank | Getty Images The share of employers allowing Roth 401 (k) savings jumped last year, giving more workers access to the financial benefits that come with these contributions. A Roth is a type of after-tax account. Workers pay taxes up front on 401 (k) savings, but investment growth …
Mass hunger over climate blah blah blah: the 7 biggest challenges children face in 2022 – world
Online: Claire Leigh, Director of Global Policy, Advocacy and Research, Save the Children UK. People around the world are hoping that the bells ringing in 2022 will herald the start of a better era after two years of a global pandemic that has decimated economies, strained health systems to their limits and increasingly shaping politics. …
Less schmooze, more substance: 3 key ideas for planning digital events
Hear from CIOs, CTOs, and other senior executives and leaders on data and AI strategies at the Future of Work Summit on January 12, 2022. Learn more This article was written by Nohar Zmora, VP Brand Marketing, Kaltura When COVID-19 first emerged, many expected the shift to online-only events to be temporary. Two years later, …
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What Can You Do With The Money Left In A 529 Education Savings Plan?
Most families have run out of money in their 529 education savings accounts. But, some do. There are several options for using the remaining money. Although the funds in a 529 plan are earmarked for education spending, there are several options … [+] for the remaining 529 funds in the plan. getty Reasons for money …
VOX Gibraltar News – Changes to the hospital’s COVID-19 swabbing procedure for staff and visitors
Changes to COVID-19 Hospital Swab Procedure for Staff and Visitors Details Written by Vox Editor Category: Local Posted: 25 December 2021 GHA’s COVID-19 operational status has been raised to orange, with the operational threat level increased to moderate. This should not have a significant operational impact for patients. Outpatient activities and priority and urgent surgeries, …
Flood wins state’s highest civilian honor – The Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald
By Greg Childress NC policy monitoring At 90, Dr. Dudley Flood, an educational pioneer who helped North Carolina public schools integrate, easily remembers attending an all-black high school. That was over 75 years ago in Little Winton, a town of less than 800 people in Hertford County. Dr Dudley Flood “There was a microscope in …
A NEW QUARANTINE PROCEDURE FOR THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE INDIANA REGION
School districts in the region continue to modify and refine their responses to covid-19, including the Indiana area, where Superintendent Michael Vuckovich announced changes that will take effect when students return on January 3.e. Vuckovich writes in a long public letter that there will be no change for symptomatic or non-school exposure to covid, but …
Why a New York school told its students to stay home
In September 2020, as New York City made its first failed attempt to fully reopen its public schools, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the creation of the Department of Education. COVID-19 Intervention situation room. It was intended as a hub where school leaders could call up coronavirus cases and suspected exposures among their students and …
Fall River police arrest youth for gun and drug theft
FALL RIVER – Fall River Police yesterday seized a stolen gun and drugs from a County Street apartment, leading to the arrest of four young people in the city. A 17-year-old boy has been arrested along with Nicholas Frizado, 21, Makenze Frizado, 20, and Jay Johnson, also 20, for drug trafficking. Nicholas Frizado is also …
5 differences between the Ethiopian and American education systems – Ezega Blogs
Literacy level in the United States is estimated to be 100%, with at least all American citizens having attended elementary school. Most Americans have a high school education and a significant number of post-secondary education. According to UNESCO, Ethiopia’s literacy level currently stands at 51.77 percent. This is the number of people aged 15 and …
FG launches free e-learning platform to improve learning – Nairametrics
The Federal Ministry of Education launched a free e-learning website (inspire.education.gov.ng) for all levels of education to facilitate access to learning. According to NAN, Education Minister Adamu Adamu, represented by Permanent Secretary Sonny Echono at the inauguration in Abuja said the decision was due to the advent of COVID-19 which disrupted learning during two years. …
Two-day online seminar: Writing and implementing a standard operating procedure (SOP) in a compliant laboratory: US FDA, US EPA and OSHA Focus
Dublin, December 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – The “Writing and implementing a standard operating procedure (SOP) in a compliant laboratory (US FDA, US EPA and OSHA Focus)” training has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com offer. This seminar will describe the requirements, dos and don’ts commonly performed by laboratories, writing a standard operating procedure (SOP) and ways …
Governor Newsom announces appointments 12.21.21
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Katherine Lucero, 59, of San Jose, has been appointed director of the Office of Youth and Community Dining at the California Health and Human Services Agency. Lucero has served as a judge in the Santa Clara County Superior Court since 2001, where she has served …
Ghana: Dr Danso wins 15 awards at UCC graduation ceremony
A graduate student from the University of Cape Coast got all the attention when he won 15 of the 21 awards at the 54th graduation ceremony this weekend. Edward Akosah Danso, who was trained in the Faculty of Medical Sciences as a physician, now holds the record for the first student to win such awards …
With the reopening of schools, Latin America assesses the damage
As schools gradually reopen around the world, educators face two questions: How much ground have students lost during more than 20 months of closures imposed by the pandemic, and how can policymakers close the gap? learning? In Latin America and the Caribbean, both questions are only just beginning to be answered. Schools in the region …
Coroner demands hospital action after four patients die from complications from gallstone procedure
A coroner calls for action from a hospital after four patients have died in six months from complications from the same gallstone procedure. Carol Cole, 53, William Doleman, 76, Anita Burkey, 85, and Peter Sellars, 72, died after undergoing endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). Coroner Laurinda Bower said following a 15-day inquest that it was the …
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8 Ways Small Businesses Can Save Taxes Before Year End
If you run a small business, taxes are probably one of your biggest expenses. So while it’s important to be proactive and implement good tax planning strategies throughout the year, you can still take action now to save your business money before the end of the day. end of 2021. Here are eight. Accelerated depreciation …
Teacher / assistant professor position in finance at MAYNOOTH UNIVERSITY
Department: Business school Identifier of the vacant position: 013361 Closing Date: 13-Feb-2022 We are actively recruiting a new Research Assistant Professor / Lecturer in Finance. The ability to effectively teach and communicate financial data analysis methods and the practical implications of data analysis to students with no previous finance experience (such as undergraduates from multiple …
Ondo pays 715 million naira and accesses UBEC fund of 1.430 billion naira
Posted 20 December 2021 Ondo State provided its counterpart fund of 715 million Naira to receive the intervention fund of the Universal Basic Education Commission of 1.430 billion Naira. The permanent secretary of the State Council for Universal Basic Education, Mr. Dele Akinagbe, revealed this Friday in Akure, the state capital. Akinagbe said the board …
Bridging the learning gap in the villages of Assam
Mission to bring slow learners and lockdown-induced dropouts to par with regular students is starting to pay off The two-room Lower Primary School in Salpara has been the landmark of Rongsai Village since 1994. But the center of attention has been a shed that villagers built on the school grounds 23 months ago. . The …
Jong Uichico undergoes cardiac surgery, in stable condition
COACH Jong Uichico is in stable condition after having undergone cardiac surgery. The old one AAP coach and Gilas Philippines The MP received an outpouring of love and wishes after suffering a heart attack at home on Saturday. The soft-spoken 59-year-old mentor fell ill as he relaxed after his workout on Saturday. Read on below …
Philippine and Indonesian partner institutions for student mobility
Despite travel restrictions imposed by the pandemic, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) in Yogakarta, Indonesia has partnered with De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) to pursue a shared mission through a teaching, research and mobility program for students and staff. The two institutions, partners since 2017, organized a virtual engagement program for student mobility which …
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How student loans will change when payments resume in 2022
President Joe Biden (Photo by Drew Angerer / Getty Images) Getty Images Here’s what student loan repayment means for your student loans. Here is what you need to know. Student loans After 22 months of unprecedented student loan relief, federal student loan repayments will resume as of February 1. Since March 2020, student loan borrowers …
Marsh Highlights 2021 Achievements at House
By ZOË HAGGARD – [email protected] The year lasts less than a month before reaching 2022. And between what local leaders say, there is a lot to look forward to for the year ahead. State Representative and Acting Speaker Pat Marsh remained positive about local city and county projects. Recently, the Petersburg native said he had …
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Petal Schools Remind People To Look At Kindergarten Tax Credit Before Dec. 31 Deadline
PETAL, Mississippi (WDAM) – Petal School District Superintendent Dr. Matt Dillon is reminding people of the Dec. 31 deadline for designating their taxes to benefit kindergarten. “Through the preschool learning collaboration, we have the opportunity for our students to benefit from the transfer of your state tax liability here to our district. So I want …
Today’s Best Stories – NBC 6 South Florida
It’s Friday December 17the – and NBC 6 has the best stories of the day. # 1 – With so many people traveling abroad in the coming weeks during the holiday season, COVID-19 testing has now become a mandatory part of travel plans. Currently, anyone traveling to the United States will be required to show …
What to know about the restart of student loan repayments in February 2022
There is a confusing assortment of plans available, and there may even be a new one coming, but probably not for some time. For now, Alphabet Soup includes PAYE, REPAYE, ICR, and IBR (which comes in two versions, with the latest version updated to offer slightly better terms for new borrowers). Monthly payments are often …
Rick Ross: Album review richer than I’ve ever been
Fifteen years after the start of his career, Rick Ross has carved out a space for himself in rap where he seems comfortable without being complacent. The beats of Rozay’s mean song are pleasantly predictable: hints of a drug trafficking past at odds with his history as a correctional officer, the occasional stories of rags …
Launch your IT career in the Air Force
A significant number of the Air Force’s more than 100 jobs focus on cyber or IT. “We have a variety of cyberspecialties in the Air Force,†Leslie Brown, chief of public affairs for the Air Force Recruiting Service, said in an email to ZDNet. “Enlisted candidates will be able to choose from many careers such …
“They were too full”: with hospitals at full capacity, some forced to travel for treatment
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – With many hospitals in western Michigan at or near full capacity, some have to travel longer distances to get medical attention. Lutricia Harmon needed open heart surgery and had to have the procedure in Muskegon instead of her hometown of Grand Rapids. A photo of Lutricia Harmon. (courtesy) Her daughter …
In many American public schools, at least 50% of students are of the same race or ethnicity
Grade 3 students attend the first day of in-person learning at Stark Elementary School in Stamford, Connecticut, in March 2021 (John Moore / Getty Images) Students in American public schools tend to attend schools where most of the students share their racial or ethnic background. While this trend has changed somewhat over the past two …
OYOSUBEB wins merit award as agency of the year
The Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board has been named Outstanding Oyo Agency of the Year 2021 by Silverstones Communication, the organizers of the Miss Oyo Beauty contest. According to the organizers, the award recognizes “the agency’s immense contribution to the infrastructure of the education sector in Oyo State” for the year 2021. The award …
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4 million Coloradans vaccinated and it continues
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) – December 14 marks one year since the fPfizer’s first COVID-19 vaccine deliveries arrived in Colorado. “A year ago, we had access to a doctor-approved, safe and effective vaccine that is helping to fight the pandemic. Our administration and public health agencies have administered over 9 million vaccines across our state, …
Intuitive reaches 10 million procedures performed using da
SUNNYVALE, Calif., December 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Intuitive (Nasdaq: ISRG), a global technology leader in minimally invasive care and a pioneer in robot-assisted surgery, today announced that the number of procedures performed worldwide total by surgeons using da Vinci surgical systems has exceeded 10 million. “Surgeons’ use of da Vinci surgical systems in more …
The Kind of Engineering Education We Need
A recent article by economist Rathin Roy points out that action on global climate change has become about green technologies, rather than reducing consumption. He says keeping the focus on reducing inequalities between people will naturally translate into more environmental policies. A similar situation prevails in the field of education in India.The instruction in schools …
Education reform needed – Sylvan Lake News
Imagine that you are the parent of a young child who has been sexually, emotionally or physically assaulted by their teacher. Imagine then that you are warned that, in order to file a complaint, you will have to call this association of teachers and the association alone will decide whether it deserves an investigation. If …
Other Papers Say: Make Double Credit Courses Free
The following editorial originally appeared in the Seattle Times: High school students who enroll in courses that also give them college credit are more likely to graduate and successfully complete college courses. Classes save students time and money, when they are able to participate. State lawmakers should remove costs that create financial barriers for low-income …
Caltech’s aquatic robot uses AI to navigate the oceans
The ocean is big and our attempts to understand it are still largely on the surface. According to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Organization, about 80% of the big blue is “unmapped, unobserved and unexploredâ€. Ships are the primary means of collecting information about the seas, but sending them frequently is costly. More recently, robotic buoys …
Completeness: The stewards’ decision regarding the procedure for a late restart of the race in Abu Dhabi
Max Verstappen escaped sanctions after stewards Abu Dhabi rejected the two protests of Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula 1 Team on the result of the race from Sunday to Yas Marina Circuit. This is how the decision was made regarding the second of the protests, namely how some overtaken cars were allowed to roll up and others …
Excitement and bitterness at the reopening of Qld | The Murray Valley Standard
Melburnian Matthew Ryland can’t wait to paddle his board through the warm waters of Currumbin Alley for some waves next week. For the 49-year-old father-of-three, the Gold Coast is a tantalizing prospect after a long winter of COVID-19 lockdowns and freezing surf in Bass Strait. He is among thousands of Australians heading to the Sunshine …
Defeat the anti-mother tongue bill
With the manifest ineffectiveness of mother tongue-based multilingual education (MTB-MLE) in relation to bilingual education policy (PEB) as shown by the contrasting experiences of private and public schools (“The experience private schools proves the madness of DepEd’s mother tongue policy â€, Letters, 05/11/21), Bill 6405, which called for the repeal of the policy, offered hope …
Jharkhand: No access to online courses, primary school students demand the reopening of schools
It’s Friday afternoon, seven-year-old Amita Kumari, who is from a tribal community and was in class 2 when the Covid pandemic hit early last year, is among the hundred or so elementary school students of the Manika block of Latehar district in Jharkhand. participating in the “School Kholo†event. Students and their parents marched from …
Harris says Supreme Court ruling is “an attempt to undo 50 years of precedent” on abortion
This artist’s sketch shows Whole Woman’s Health petitioner Marc Hearron standing as he speaks before the Supreme Court on November 1 in Washington, DC. (Dana Verkouteren / AP / File) When the Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Texas’ abortion law on November 1, judges limited their review to the new structure of the law, …
Grant to support the teaching of trauma-informed practices in the classroom
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Trauma can have a negative impact on the academic performance of students, especially those with disabilities. A five-year training grant to researchers at Penn State College of Education will collaboratively prepare masters candidates as special education teachers and school counselors with specialized expertise in trauma-informed services for children. students with disabilities. …
Teach Away Achieves National Accreditation of Alternative Certification Programs in Hawaii
The Commission assessed the program evidence for each AAQEP standard and determined that all four standards are met. Graduates of the program are prepared to work effectively as professional educators and are able to adapt to different contexts and grow professionally. The program has the capacity to analyze and provide evidence for supported actions and …
The Influence of a Soothing Therapy Dog at Pulaski Elementary School | Education
PULASKI – Whether emotional outbursts in school-aged children are on the increase or not, one thing is for sure. Children love dogs, especially dogs trained to be friendly and calming. And for those who might doubt it, just ask Regan Roach, school resource manager for Lura M. Sharp Elementary, owner of River, a trained therapy …
Celebrating school year ends with landmark graduation ceremony
As Grade 7 enters high school from 2022, today also marks the largest public primary school graduation in South Australian history, as 28,000 students in grades 6 and 7 bid farewell in their primary years. Education Minister John Gardner said it was a historic moment for public schools in South Australia. “From 2022, South Australia …
WBPSC Prelims Result 2021 for Audit & Account Service Exam posted on wbpsc.gov.in-Direct Link here
WBPCS 2021 Preliminary Results | Photo credit: iStock Images Highlights The West Bengal Civil Service Commission or WBPSC released the result for the West Bengal Audit and Accounting Service position. The result was published for the preliminary examination which took place on August 7, 2021. Applicants could check the result on wbpsc.gov.in. West Bengal Public …
Teach unvaccinated students separately? This neighborhood will be the first to try it
A small California school district is implementing a separate in-person education program for its unvaccinated students, courting a showdown with the nation’s largest state and a feud over the legal limits of how schools can respond to the COVID-19 crisis. The Alpine Union school district plan, the first of its kind in the country, is …
The richest 1% have taken 38% of the world’s new wealth since 1995. The bottom half got only 2%
In the nearly three decades since 1995, members of the world’s 1% have captured 38% of all new wealth while the poorest half of humanity has only benefited from 2%, a finding that highlights shed light on the deep and growing gap between the very rich and everyone else. other. “If there is one lesson …
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Elementary school COVID-19 outbreaks have reached an all time high. Why ‘we must do everything we can’ to protect in-person learning
The COVID-19 outbreaks in elementary schools in Ontario are at the peak of the pandemic, surpassing the peak of wave three when soaring cases forced schools across the province to switch to apprenticeship in line after the April spring break. The province reported 219 active COVID outbreaks in elementary schools on Tuesday, according to a …
Multinational That Handles England Catch Up Tuition 90% Below Enrollment Target | Schools
Randstad, the Dutch multinational responsible for implementing the National Government’s flagship tutoring program (NTP) is under increasing pressure after claiming that the number of students enrolled for subsidized tuition is more than 90% lower than the goal. MPs from the multi-stakeholder education committee were told that the recruiting firm, which controversially received the NTP contact …
Over 250 employees honored at UCT Annual Awards
Dear colleagues and students On Monday December 6, 2021, we hosted the UCT Virtual Annual Awards to celebrate the outstanding efforts of the university staff, which brought us through another difficult year. As we continue to reiterate that the commitment, dedication and hard work of all staff is noticed, greatly appreciated and worthy of recognition, …
Nevada high court asked to restart school funding lawsuit :: WRAL.com
By KEN RITTER, Associated Press LAS VEGAS – An offer by an advocacy group to push decisions on Nevada education policy out of the legislature and the courts drew pointed questions Monday from the state Supreme Court. The judges were asked to overturn a trial judge’s finding that debate belongs to the Senate and the …
Train midwives in Madagascar to fill a dangerous gap in maternal health care – Madagascar
Antananarivo / Madagascar – “It wasn’t until I found myself alongside my classmates in the delivery room, cheering on an anxious expectant mother as she gave birth to a baby boy, that I realized how valuable this work can be. “ For Tahiana Rakotovao, 24, the lifelong dream of becoming a midwife came closer to …
Reinforced security in Mathura on the occasion of the anniversary of the demolition of Babri Masjid
Security has been stepped up in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, to prevent any untoward incidents in the city on the anniversary of the demolition of Babri Masjid. According to the ANI news agency, which quoted Chief Superintendent of Police (SSP) Gaurav Grover, security forces were deployed in large numbers across the city. “To maintain public order, …
Almost no change in the gender pay gap over the past 25 years once you factor in the increase in women’s education – FE News
The average working-age woman in the UK earned 40% less than her male counterpart in 2019 (@TheIFS). In fact, among the 20-55 year olds who are not in school, are ill for a long time or are retired: Women are 9.5 percentage points less likely to be in paid work (83.5% of women and 93% …
Robb Leandro: Stop wasting time. Start repairing NC schools.
OPINION AND COMMENT Editorials and other Opinion content provide perspectives on issues important to our community and are independent of the work of our newsroom journalists. At a prayer vigil on October 18, 2021 in Raleigh, Jovonia Lewis places a candle poster of the year 2013 alongside others marking Leandro’s decades-long school funding lawsuit. The …
Waupun Holiday Parade Moves Forward: Safety Procedures Implemented to Keep Safety | Regional news
Ahead of Friday’s parade, Wind & Unwined will be offering wine tasting and drink specials at 310 E. Main St. At the end of the parade, Santa will be in the downtown green space to hear wishlists children and a bag of goodies (including special products from local vendors) will be distributed to each child. …
Here’s How Many COVID-19 Cases Lancaster County Schools Reported This Week | Local news
At least 11 Lancaster County school districts reported an increase in COVID-19 cases this week. At least two school districts have reported declines, while at least one has remained the same. This week, which followed a short Thanksgiving week, the largest increases in cases were reported in Lancaster School District (32 to 64), the Elizabethtown …
Dear Nadhim Zahawi, please sort out Ofsted’s lack of humanity. There is no excuse | Michael rosen
AAs you preside over the bewildering and absurd inconsistency of mask wearing in schools, I thought I might distract you with another matter of great importance: the behavior of Ofsted inspectors. As all of us involved in schools in England know, we work in a triumvirate controlled territory: Ofsted, Sats rankings and results. There are …
USBE Approves Educational Fairness Rule Implementation Training Slides | News, Sports, Jobs
Eli Lucero / The Herald Journal via AP On Wednesday April 14, 2021, file photo, members of the Olsen and Thorell family hold pride flags at a rally in support of LGBTQ students at Ridgeline High School in Millville. Students and officials in the Utah school district are outraged after a high school student tears …
Here’s how they tell me the end of the world: Ines Lee and Eileen Tipoe win the 2021 Bracken Bower Award
Today, the European Commission announced the winners of the 2021 edition of the REGIOSTARS Awards which recognize the best cohesion policy projects across the EU. This year’s REGIOSTARS competition received a record 214 entries and 14,156 people voted in the public choice category. Cohesion and Reform Commissioner, Elisa Ferreira, commented : “My warm congratulations to …
“Temporary” BC 911 Changes, Says E-Comm, As Union Sounds The Alarm
A new change allowing most 911 operators in B.C. to hang up on callers waiting for an ambulance is only temporary, E-Comm said as union criticism of the ruling ‘intensify. As soon as the wait times for the connection of ambulances return to acceptable levels in the province, the transfer procedure will revert to the …
OHIO Athletics Achieves Record Graduation Pass Rate, Federal Graduation Rate Again
Posted: December 2, 2021 Author: Staff reports In graduation data released by the NCAA today, Ohio University student-athletes have a four-class (2011-15) average of 92 percent in graduation success rate ( GSR), exceeding the four-class average of 90 percent established between 2010-14. “Our university makes it a priority to educate our student-athletes and help them …
Tamati Mauti: The ‘bwana raha’ who loved politics, karaoke and the altar
‘Bwana Raha’, the late Henry Tamati Mauti died after jumping from the eighth floor of a Nairobi hotel in November. [Courtesy] Henry Tamati Mauti, 29, who died in controversial circumstances on November 19, had a penchant for karaoke, politics and church, several speakers said at his funeral service. Mauti’s funeral took place on Wednesday December …
With increasing cases, some NH schools are considering reverting to distance learning
A micro-school class from Prenda. Cases of COVID-19 infections in New Hampshire schools continue to rise, and some schools are now considering a return to distance learning to weather the winter wave. State epidemiologist Dr Benjamin Chan held a conference call on Wednesday to brief school leaders on the state of the pandemic. According to …
Announcement from the Director of Student Conduct and Community Standards
The Student Affairs Division announces the appointment of Nick Gawlik as Director of Student Conduct and Community Standards effective December 1, 2021. The Director of Student Conduct is a member of the management team of the Division of Student Affairs and reports to the Associate Dean of Student Affairs. The primary objective of this role …