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East Bay school shows how to improve weak reading skills
Nothing is more fundamentally vital to personal and societal success than literacy – the ability to read thoroughly and write clearly. Without literacy, it is impossible to acquire other necessary skills, such as the use of mathematics, or to become an informed citizen and voter. California does not score very high on literacy. In fact, …
4 things to know from South Tama School Board, March 7 | News, Sports, Jobs
South Tama County Board of Education, bottom row photo (lr): Beth Wiese, Elizabeth Dolezal; top row: Mandy Lekin, Clint Werner and Penny Tyynismaa. – Photo of the news chronicle file 1. In January, Governor Kim Reynolds announced during her statehood address that Iowa teachers would receive a $1,000 retention bonus paid …
Racist Virginia school board and principal called out
By Hans von Spakovsky and Sarah Parshall PerryEditorial contributor | Tuesday 08 March 2022 Students read together on campus. | Unsplash/Alexis Brown In a tremendous victory for parents, hard-working students and those who want to end discrimination in our schools, a federal judge has thrown about the racist admissions policy of Thomas Jefferson High School …
Dubai tuition freeze is credit negative for GEMS Education – Moody’s
It may be good news for parents of school-age children, but Dubai’s education regulator’s decision to freeze tuition fees again in 2022 is bad credit for the biggest provider. of education, GEMS MENASA Caymen Ltd (GEMS), according to Moody’s. The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) announced last week that schools would not be allowed …
Board votes to make masks optional
POINT PLEASANT — The Mason County School Board voted, 5-0 Tuesday, to drop all masking mandates, making masks optional in county schools. Council members Dale Shobe, Rhonda Tennant, Meagan Bonecutter, Jared Billings and Ashley Cossin were in attendance. Superintendent Keith Burdette was also present. During the public delegations, Mark Oliver, parent, addressed the council. …
Breaking the “moos” at WS Neal High School
By Randy TatanoSpecial for Atmore News This is perhaps the most unique main room you have ever seen.Because students at WS Neal High School in East Brewton aren’t learning farming skills in a classroom, but in a new barn on campus.The facility currently houses 22 cows. Students feed, groom and care for …
Cove Students and Teachers Celebrate 100th Day of School | Herald of Copperas Cove
Students paraded through the halls, stacked cups as high as they could, created hats and sunglasses, made 100th day medallions to celebrate Copperas Cove ISD’s milestone day of learning. The annual festivities are another fun way for kids to reinforce the reading, writing and, most importantly, math skills they’ve learned since the start of the …
Revision exams for TN high school students starting Wednesday
This is the first major set of exams that many students will take this academic year; will help them prepare for board exams, teachers say Tamil Nadu Grade 10 and 12 students will take the first round of review exams from Wednesday starting with the language test. This is the first major set of exams …
Plymouth School Board approves request to cancel 2019 checks and amendment to student handbook on online learning days
At the Plymouth School Board meeting on February 1st Kandi Tinkey has asked the board to approve a resolution that will allow the company to void 22 checks from 2019 that have not been cashed. The total amount of the check to be written off is $995.88. The council approved his request. The school board …
RSS Board of Education to receive update on K-8 project, considers 2022-2023 schedule – Salisbury Post
SALISBURY — The Rowan-Salisbury Schools Board of Education is expected to receive an update Monday on the district’s K-8 project to combine the populations of Knox Middle School and Overton Elementary. The meeting will begin at 4 p.m. Monday at the Wallace Educational Forum on North Main Street in Salisbury. The meeting can be attended …
Board approves staff and agenda items
POINT PLEASANT – The Mason County School Board recently approved agenda items involving staff and routine business. A student at Marshall University, Brandon Duncan was licensed to teach students in Mason County schools. Approval of April Lloyd and Jennifer Russell as licensed drivers for the current school year. Driving records have already been approved by …
Opinion: Permanent daylight saving time would be bad for schoolchildren
Photo by NEOSiAM 2021 from Pexels.com. By Lisa Van Buskirk The author is Maryland and Anne Arundel County Chapter Leader of Start School Later, a national nonprofit advocacy group. On Tuesday, the Maryland House Health and Government Affairs Committee will hold a hearing on HB0126 sponsored by Del. Brian Crosby (D-St. Mary’s), who is reportedly …
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Orange high school students win 44 Scholastic Art and Writing awards
PEPPER PIKE, Ohio — Students at Orange High School received 44 awards for their projects in the 2022 Scholastic Art and Writing competition in January. OHS winners have won 11 Gold Key awards, 11 Silver Key awards and 22 honorable mentions, according to a press release from the Orange City School District. Golden Key winners …
Racist and homophobic insults spray painted at the high school of the Academy of San Dieguito
ENCINITAS – Authorities are investigating spray-painted racist and homophobic slurs at San Dieguito Academy High School in Encinitas on New Years Day, an incident that has sparked demands to end discrimination in the school, district and town. This was at least the third incident of hate graffiti on a campus in the San Dieguito Union …
Teens Get Six Figures To Leave High School For Basketball
Porter, 55, is a grandnephew of economist Milton Friedman. A digital entrepreneur, he previously ran the video game studio that has become Omgpop. Prior to that, he spent a decade in education, including a stint as President of Teach for America. Weiner, now 29, comes from another generation. Three-time Ivy League chess champion at Penn, …
Adriana Smith, considered the first Latina board member of the Petaluma school district, motivated by children
Smith, a vocal critic of the district’s approach to COVID-19, was sworn in last month Adriana Smith can be the pleasant kind, like when the former mayor of Petaluma, Pam Torliatt, asked her to be the voice of the Latin American community on the city’s transportation advisory committee. “I did it because they invited me,†…
🌱Santa At Severna + Thanksgiving Travel + School calendar update
Happy Sunday, Glen Burnie! Let all of you know what’s going on locally to start today on an informed note. First, the weather forecast for the day: Rather cloudy. High: 56, low: 50. Here are the best stories today at Glen Burnie: Santa Claus comes to town for events in the great Severna Park Region. …
Gifted and Talented Class Creates School Journal to Develop Creative Writing Skills
By Kristen Meriwether When the school year began, teacher Wendy Pleak needed a long-term sustainable project for her gifted and talented fifth-grade class. The Rancho Sienna Elementary School teacher knew the students well, having taught them in previous years.She recalled the students’ love for writing and the district’s willingness to develop creative writing. Give them …
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Financial literacy courses required to earn a high school diploma
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) – Governor Mike DeWine on Thursday signed a bill requiring all high school students to take a financial literacy course before graduating. But what is financial literacy and why is it so important? Many of us have heard someone say, “Why am I learning algebra? I should learn some real life skills, …
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Home school family gets a note card from school they don’t attend
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) – Getting a newsletter that says your child shows a “positive attitude” and “initiative” is something all parents want. A family in Ottawa County felt good reading these words of praise about their son. But there is a catch, because he has never attended the school in question. In fact, their other …
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The ACGC Board of Directors is hiring a superintendent search service; hopes to appoint interim next week | Education
The Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City School Board met in a special session Monday night to select an executive search service and review applications from half a dozen applicants for the interim superintendent position. After hearing video conference presentations from three consultants, the board decided to contract with the Minnesota School Boards Association to help them find a …
🌱 Man stabbed in hotel + school board meeting + Halloween events
Happy Wednesday, Glen Burnie! Here is everything that is happening in the city today. First, the weather forecast for the day: Pleasant with lots of sun. High: 75, Low: 52. Here are the best stories at Glen Burnie today: Anne Arundel County Police: Man accused of seriously stabbing another man at the Glen Burnie Hotel. …