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Public schools have been at the center of several controversies in recent years. It’s no wonder people have strong feelings about education, especially when it touches and impacts children. We need to care deeply and be involved.I believe that public education is the most important thing that all of us, our communities, our state, and our nation do together. That’s a big reason why I’ve remained an educator throughout my career. Yes, this job is very important and can be stressful, but it can also be a great joy.This year, more than ever, I am focused on the joy I…
The Vermont Philharmonic opens its 65th season with a concert featuring three centuries of connections in orchestral music. Performances will take place on Saturday, October 21st at 7:30 pm at the Highland Center for the Arts in Greensboro and on Sunday, October 22nd at 2:00 pm at the Barre Opera House.The program featured Symphony No. 2 in D major, written in 1779 by Joseph Bologne, the first classical composer of African descent who rose to stardom across Europe and was nicknamed “Chevalier of Saint-Georges” by Marie Antoinette. to start. Florence Price wrote “Ethiopia’s Shadow in America” 150 years after the…
comment on this storycommentAs gardens across the country begin to be covered in leaves this fall, many of us may want to get rid of the crunchy leaves. Not so fast, experts say.”The leaf litter is actually a very important wildlife habitat,” says David Mizejewski, a naturalist with the nonprofit conservation organization National Wildlife Federation. “All kinds of creatures depend on it to find food, shelter, survive and, in many cases, complete their lives.”But Mizejewski and other experts say you don’t need a thick layer of leaves all over your garden to support the environment.Scott Black, executive director of the…
State Superintendent Dr. Eric McKee sent a memo to Alabama’s local school superintendents last week urging them to ensure libraries have book review policies in place. This happened after only one book was challenged and removed from the school library in 2022.“Every local school board should have an approved, written policy that guides the selection, deselection, and review of library resources,” McKee said. “This policy should be periodically reviewed and amended and communicated to all school administrators and school library staff.”While public libraries have been at the center of debates over appropriate books for children, Alabama’s school libraries remain largely…
BestReviews with Christina Murphy 13 minutes ago BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn us an affiliate commission. detail. Walmart hosts weekly ‘flash deals’ with big discounts on big brands like Dyson As the holiday season approaches, everyone is looking for great shopping deals. You may not have known this (we didn’t until today), but Walmart has a weekly “Flash Sale” page where they sell some of their most popular brands, from Dyson to Dolby. Big discount. Indiana teacher goes missing while vacationing on island Posted by Joe Schroeder If you’re looking for a great deal on Dyson’s popular Corrale Straightener,…
Fort Washington Investment Advisors Inc. of Ohio reduced its position in shares of Walmart Inc. (NYSE:WMT – Free Report) by 40.5% in the second quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The company now owns 191,999 shares of the company’s stock after selling an additional 130,501 shares during the quarter. Fort Washington Investment Advisors’ holdings in Ohio’s Walmart stock were worth $30.178 million at the time of its latest SEC filing. A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings in the company. AMI Investment Management…
Taipei, October 14 (CNA) The Ministry of the Environment (MOE) on Thursday stipulated how companies can generate carbon credits or offset their emissions as part of Taiwan’s efforts to reach net-zero targets. announced regulations.A framework law, the Climate Change Response Act, was promulgated in February this year, and the Ministry of the Environment said at the time that detailed accompanying regulations would be announced by the end of the year.Three regulations related to emissions registration and verification were announced earlier this year, but the one that has garnered the most attention and debate is the one related to carbon fees…
As Halloween approaches, local governments are gearing up for children to participate in trunk-or-treat events.Research shows that trick-or-treating is a traditional Halloween activity in which people dress up in costumes and go door-to-door collecting treats. The growing trend of trunk-or-treating involves tailgating at specific locations where people gather, decorate the trunks of their cars, hand out treats to the public, and engage in other activities. Further research suggests that Halloween events are a safer experience and less spooky alternative to traditional trick-or-treating.Scotland Neck Mayor Eddie Braxton told the Herald that this Halloween, a trunk-or-treat will be held at the town…
The Wyoming State Board of Education (SBE) will hold its regular meeting on October 19, 2023 at 8:30 a.m. The meeting will be held virtually and is open to the public. SBE is based on the Wyoming Department of Education’s (WDE) recommendation to approve teacher and leader evaluation systems in eight school districts based on meeting established statewide standards for the evaluation of school administrators and teachers. We plan to take action. The Board will also consider professional services agreements to facilitate approval of the 2024 Board Goals and implementation of the Alumni Profile. The board meeting will begin with…
April Serfoso, owner of Trolls Under the Bridge Shaved Ice and a teacher at Westwood College, set up an ice machine to provide shaved ice to students during the Oct. 6 festival. Brought it in. (Lauren Hoffman — Morning Journal) Students at Westwood Middle School in Illyria are to be commended for their role in celebrating the school’s first-ever Hispanic Heritage Spirit Week. The event followed National Hispanic Heritage Month, which is recognized from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. Students were introduced to local people who contributed to Hispanic culture. Some young people wore their favorite sports jerseys featuring Hispanic…