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Oct 05 2023
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‘The school is like a light for me:’ The secret classrooms giving Afghan girls a chance to learn despite Taliban rules
Parasto Hakim was startled by a knock at the front gates.
She scanned her classroom for a quick headcount – all the girls were already in attendance. It could only be the Taliban.
Her heart pounding, she opened the door to find at least five members of the Afghan militant group demanding to check if she was breaking any rules. She was. This was a secret school, set up to teach
CNN DigitalSep 18 2023
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Howard County Schools superintendent addresses plan to improve bus pick-up, drop-off delays
BALTIMORE - The superintendent of the Howard County Public School System laid out a plan to address delays in school bus pick-up and drop-off times to Board of Education members Monday evening. The major issue still impacting bus drivers to deliver students when school is set to begin is insufficient time, according to Superintendent Michael Martirano. "This has been very clearly stated by
CBS News (Online)Sep 11 2023
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Federal Court Orders Louisiana to Transfer Children from Angola Prison
A federal judge ordered prison officials in Louisiana to remove children locked up in the former death row section of Louisiana State Penitentiary, known as Angola. The judge also said children could no longer be held at Angola, ruling it amounted to cruel and unusual punishment. For the past 10 months, children — mostly Black boys — have been held in solitary confinement, denied family visits
Democracy Now!Sep 13 2023
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Judge: Clark County teacher absences that caused school closures constitute illegal strike - The Nevada Independent
A Clark County judge has ordered a preliminary injunction against the Clark County Education Association (CCEA) over an unprecedented number of teacher absences in recent weeks that have led to canceled classes at 10 schools — a situation the court declared to be a form of a strike. Under Nevada law, strikes by public employees including teachers are illegal. State law defines a strike as any
The Nevada IndependentSep 18 2023
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Wing Luke Museum staff focus on healing and rebuilding after alleged hate crime
The Wing Luke Museum remains open as staff and volunteers continue to heal from Thursday night's violent attack. Police say 76-year-old Craig Milne yelled racist statements and took a sledgehammer to shatter nine windows of the historic museum in Seattle's Chinatown-International District. Executive Director Joël Barraquiel Tan says there has been an incredible outpouring of love and support
Fox 13 SeattleSep 18 2023
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East Lyme Students Named Merit Scholar Semifinalists
EAST LYME, CT — Four East Lyme High School students have been named semifinalists in the 69th annual National Merit Scholarship program. More than 16,000 high school seniors nationwide have made it to this stage and will continue to compete for 7,140 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $28 million, according to a statement. Scholarships are underwritten by National Merit with its own
Patch.comAug 04 2023
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AP Psychology can be taught in Florida in its 'entirety,' state official says, amid fight over gender and sexual orientation teachings
The head of Florida’s education department on Friday told school officials that Advanced Placement Psychology courses may be taught in their “entirety” after dizzying concerns over new state laws barring material on sexual orientation and gender identity. Florida Department of Education Commissioner Manny Diaz Jr. sent a letter to school superintendents Friday stressing that his team is not
CNN DigitalAug 04 2023
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In a Reversal, A.P. Psychology May Be Allowed in Florida Schools After All
In a Reversal, A.P. Psychology May Be Allowed in Florida Schools After All The College Board and the Florida Department of Education had been feuding over the inclusion of a section on gender and sexual orientation. High school students in Tampa protested this year after Florida education officials voted to expand a restriction on teaching about gender identity and sexual orientation to all
New York Times (News)Sep 10 2023
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Hawaii to offer $30M in loan repayment to all medical professionals
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A $30 million educational loan repayment program to address the growing shortages of physicians and other healthcare professionals across the islands was announced Saturday by Gov. Josh Green. Hawaii will be the first state in the country to offer to pay student debt for eligible health professionals in the state. The program responds to the state’s critical shortage
Hawaii News NowAug 07 2023
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Florida May Allow AP Psychology Course on Banned Topics
Florida high school students may be able after all to take an Advanced Placement Psychology course that includes topics on sexual orientation and gender identity, which are banned subjects under Florida’s strict new education standards. Florida’s education commissioner Manny Diaz Jr reportedly wrote a letter saying he believes the psychology course could be taught “in its entirety,” the
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