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Jump to: Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | Multi-Day READINGS & TALKS Remind Like List I can’t help but be enchanted with Italian and Italian American baked goods like tiramisu, rainbow cookies, and cannoli, so I’m particularly excited about the release of two-time James Beard nominee Renato Poliafito’s new cookbook Dolci! American Baking with an Italian Accent, which is packed with sweet and savory recipes such as Aperol spritz cakes, butter cookies, cacio e pepe arancini, sourdough focaccia, and more. (Renato owns the cozy Brooklyn bakery and cafe Ciao, Gloria and has…
According to the Washington Post, President Donald Trump's aides are packing his schedule so that he can't go golfing.A source told The Post that Trump is upset about reports about his rival, Kamala Harris.This comes as his allies continue to criticize him for his tendency to stray from his message in speeches.As the 2024 presidential election rolls around, former President Donald Trump's aides are doing all they can to keep him busy and energized, The Washington Post reported.Citing anonymous sources, The Washington Post reported that aides were concerned that Trump would spend his time golfing and sulking while Vice President…
Credit: (José A. Alvarado Jr. for Chalkbeat)Malcolm X. Shabazz High School is exceeding expectations with more than 100 bilingual students set to start classes this fall. More than a quarter of Newark public school students are expected to be English language learners this school year, up from last year and signaling a greater need for more teachers and services. District leaders expect the number of English language learners to grow this year, and in February announced they would launch a new bilingual program in the city's South Ward to address the growing need. More than 100 bilingual students are set…
From the country's foundingAmericans have long recognized the role that schools play in ensuring a stable democracy and a cohesive society. But while we agree that schools should serve democratic and social purposes, we disagree about how they should do so.Today, blue and red America think very differently about many things. Over the past 20 years, Gallup has found that the gap has grown Across all 24 political and social issues surveyed, the gap between Democratic and Republican views either widened or remained steady, while the Pew Research Center found that the pandemic has only exacerbated partisan divisions. Americans' trust…
If it feels like it’s harder than ever to have conversations about controversial subjects without explosive arguments, you’re not alone.“People are so trigger-happy and willing to engage in outrage much more quickly [than they were five or 10 years ago],” said Michael McQueen, a psychologist and the author of Mindstuck: Mastering the Art of Changing Minds. “One of the reasons for that is, we’ve never had to make up our minds about so many things so quickly, and there’s so much information, so there’s a sense of overwhelm.”Humans evolved to think, learn, and problem-solve with other people, not alone, but…
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Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee has defended the government's sex education curriculum for secondary schools, which asks students to avoid premarital sex and use badminton to quell their sexual urges. Speaking after the 2024 Policy Address District Forum yesterday (Aug 25), Mr Lee said although people may have very different views on education, especially when it comes to values and concepts, the Government has a leading role in shaping the kind of society it aims to build. “So the Education Department has its own views on these issues. The public can provide additional perspectives and the Education Department will…
Introduced in 1984, the GEP tests third-graders, usually age 9, to see if they are “outstanding” cognitively. Currently, only the top 1 percent of students are eligible to participate in the program, which is only offered in nine schools and means that some students who qualify must transfer schools.Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong speaks at the National Day Rally on August 18. Photo: EPA-EFE/Ministry of Digital Development and Information SingaporeAt a rally last week, Wong acknowledged that not everyone is sold on the “all schools are good schools” slogan. “I think I had a good upbringing,” he said of the…
Do you use someone else's email address when signing up for a new account on an app on your phone? So, the constant emails that are hard to stop are a bit annoying… In today's story, a man decides to get revenge on someone who tries to spam his email address. Let's see how the story unfolds… One evening, around 8:30 p.m., while I was driving home, my cell phone rang in my pocket. It was a “general” notice. I figured there was some kind of calendar reminder. It was only after he got home that he found out what…
TikTok has launched a new in-app experience to celebrate the release of Sabrina Carpenter's new album, including opportunities for increased exposure within the app and bonus features for those who complete various in-app tasks. As you can see from these images, fans will have access to exclusive features like profile frames and effects to show their support for Carpenter's album. Fans also An official “Fan Spotlight” carousel will appear when sharing relevant updates. According to TikTok: “In addition to being featured in the Fan Spotlight, TikTok fans who complete all five interactive tasks will receive an exclusive profile frame that…