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Located in the heart of Aldine ISD, Mead Middle School is a place of learning, growth, and inspiration thanks to its dedicated leader, Principal Jose Lara Collazo. Lara Collazo was born into a Mexican family and immigrated to the United States at the age of 15. He is the eldest of four siblings. He learned early on the value of hard work and the importance of education. His family’s move to the United States marked the beginning of a new chapter in his life. “My Hispanic heritage makes me who I am,” Lara Collazo said. “The fact that 90% of…
Providing gas valet serviceIf you’ve driven past the Powers Ferry Shell Station or Roswell Road recently, you may have noticed the crew in neon green polo shirts. But these assistants represent more than just a return to the full-service pumps of yesteryear.The program is the brainchild of local entrepreneur Ben McFarlin. He saw the need for pump security after a fatal shooting at a gas station in 2020. “I met a young woman who commented that she was scared to go to the gas station,” he says. “She needed someone to keep her company.”Their conversation sparked his idea to create…
LEETONIA, Ohio (WKBN) — About a month ago, Leetonia Exempt Village Schools received approval for a unique 21st Century Learning grant for the district’s Innovative Career Exploration Program, also known as ICE. The approximately $1 million grant, awarded by the Columbiana County Educational Service Center, will be administered over five years. “We need to empower our students, get them out into the workforce, learn about careers and think a little bit about their future,” said Ryan O’Donnell, ICE program coordinator. Approximately 40 students in grades 7-12 are enrolled in the after-school program. After completing a series of self-assessments, students connect…
Walmart is betting big on another milk factory it plans to build in Georgia. The Valdosta operation will be the second facility owned by the retail giant, following a similar operation in Fort Wayne, Indiana, in 2018. “Walmart is committed to providing high-quality milk to meet the growing demands of our customers. Today, we are furthering that commitment with the opening of our owned and operated milk processing facility in Valdosta. We are excited to share this with you,” Bruce Heckman, Walmart’s vice president of private label manufacturing, said in a statement. The company said it will create 400 new…
While doing so other Fall luxury retailers may have closed yesterday (Prime Day, take note), but the Walmart Sale Holiday Kickoff is still open. Get up to 60% off everything from smart TVs and vacuum cleaners to earphones and toys. We recommend starting your Christmas shopping early while the sales are going on. Maybe you’ll find something that’s perfect for you.Skip the hassle of searching for the right sale, our shopping experts have hand-picked over 60 deals for you to check out now. For example, it includes products like this electric toothbrush. It’s only $17 (was $50). What’s more, this…
Walmart has everything, right?Well, maybe I’m trying a little harder. too hard To make it true. The big superstores are trying to bring heat to Amazon, and that heat is translating into online merchandise, including home furnishings, electronics, clothing, and Chevrolet’s 9.4-liter V8 crate motor. Just in case your kids don’t like it, free vacation is back until January 31st.Just to be clear, this 572 cubic inch big block, and many of the other crate motors sold on this retailer’s website, will not work until you decide to add it to your store. Not exactly stocked on the shelves of…
Alaska schools get ahead of environmental learning obstacles Even before the pandemic, leaders in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District in Alaska recognized that technology and distance learning could have a significant impact on students and their academic outcomes. MSBSD has 47 schools in 25,000 square miles, an area larger than Scotland. A variety of circumstances have caused disruption for his 19,000 students in the district. The biggest factor is bad weather, which typically prevents students from walking long distances to school, said Assistant Superintendent Justin Ainsworth. Many students and their families also hunt and travel together on a regular basis,…
Business ethics professor Paul Dunn recently authored a paper published in the journal. gloves and mail On the factors business leaders should consider when deciding to comment on social issues. he writes: “Politicians around the world have condemned Hamas’ recent wave of brutal attacks on Israel. Business leaders have done the same. Hewlett-Packard CEO Antonio Neri said the attacks were “It’s unjust and unacceptable,” he said. Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai expressed “deep sadness at the terrorist attack,” while Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said, “We are heartbroken by the horrific terrorist attack and escalating conflict against Israel.” “There is,” he said.…
GOODFELLOW AIR FORCE BASE, Texas — U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Timothy Ho, deputy commander of U.S. Cyber Command, visited Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, on October 10, 2023. This was the first of several visits by Ho to the Air Education and Training Force Base. Learn how USCYBERCOM can support training across the Air Force. Mr. Ho sat down with members of Angelo State University to discuss the private sector and Department of Defense intelligence sectors…
offshore staffLondon — UK offshore oil and gas operator reduces overall production emissions to 14.28 million tonnes of CO2 It is scheduled for 2022, according to industry group UK Offshore Energies (OEUK).This represents a 14% decrease compared to the 19.99 million tonnes recorded in 2018, according to OEUK’s 2023 Emissions Report.And the sector cut combustion and venting in half and reduced methane emissions by 45% compared to 2018. All reductions are said to be in line with targets agreed under the North Sea Transition Agreement with the UK Government, under which the industry has committed to cuts. Emissions will be…