Since the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan six months ago, the educational dreams of millions of girls have been dashed. In late March, the group reneged on its promise to allow Afghan girls to attend secondary school. Although it has allowed some women and girls to return to the classroom, the Taliban has begun retooling…
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WATERTOWN, Mass.–The Armenian National Committee (ANC) of Eastern Massachusetts hosted a commemorative event on Sunday on the occasion of the 107th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide at the Armenian Cultural and Educational Center (ACEC). Entitled “Genocide Education in the 21stst Century: Empowering the Next Generation to Lead from Boston to Burundi, ”the event featured a…
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DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. There are two types of people on vacation: the ones who overpack 25 outfits for a 7-day vacation, and the ones who forget to pack a toothbrush. The truth is, no matter how…
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NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / April 13, 2022 / For most of its history, America has led the way in offering refuge to those fleeing repressive regimes. Many of these immigrant groups not only flourished in the liberty of their adopted homeland but often gave back to the world in spades. Photo Credit: Shen…
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US Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, right, greets bus drivers Dennis Duprey, left, and Scott Pipher on a visit to RSU 21 on Monday. Cardona took part in a discussion with drivers about how the education department can more fully support them and heard their thoughts on how districts can attract and retain new drivers….
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The segments below provide a brief overview of MACo’s work in the area of education policy in the 2022 General Assembly. Counties support education as the largest component of their budgets, with operating and capital support for schools typically representing a larger share of a county budget than all other functions combined. Statutory formulas drive…
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Sex education standards that New Jersey adopted two years ago have suddenly drawn fierce new scrutiny from some parents and Republicans, making the Garden State the latest stage for a national cultural debate over what students should be – and actually are – learning in classrooms. Opponents say the guidelines, which take effect in the…
Happy spring! It’s a busy time of year at Disney World with the EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival happening NOW through July 4th! PLUS, the 50th anniversary celebration is going strong! This means today is the perfect time to plan your next trip – and we have details on some great DEALS and DISCOUNTS! Plan…
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(Image credit: Jay L. Clendenin / Getty Images)Want more stories like this? Sign up for ASCD SmartBrief. Education cannot return to what it was in March 2020; that system did not work for everyone, Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said to educators at this year’s ASCD Conference and Expo in Chicago. “We are at the doorstep…
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