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4-year grad rates decline in St. Cloud schools, but 7-year rates show student success - St. Cloud Times

4-year grad rates decline in St. Cloud schools, but 7-year rates show student success    St. Cloud Times ST. CLOUD — The Class of 2018 posted Minnesota's highest graduation rate — at 82.3% — but graduation rates at many Central Minnesota high schools ... source https://www.sctimes.com/story/news/local/2019/04/23/central-minnesota-schools-graduation-rates-st-cloud-rocori-sartell-sauk-rapids-albany/3542758002/

Woman who became face of anti-drunk driving campaign dies at 40 - Yahoo Finance

Woman who became face of anti-drunk driving campaign dies at 40    Yahoo Finance After 20 years of telling stories of her life-changing injuries to warn others of the dangers of drunk driving, Saburido died of cancer on Saturday. source https://finance.yahoo.com/news/woman-who-became-face-of-antidrunk-driving-campaign-dies-at-40-195437887.html

Jacqui Saburido, face of famous anti-drunk driving campaign, dies - NEWS10 ABC

Jacqui Saburido, face of famous anti-drunk driving campaign, dies    NEWS10 ABC Jacqui Saburido, the woman who became the face of anti-drunk driving campaign after a 1999 crash left her with third-degree burns, has died, the Texas ... source https://www.news10.com/news/national/jacqui-saburido-face-of-famous-anti-drunk-driving-campaign-dies/1946992009

Global English Learning Software Market Exclusive Analysis 2019 To 2024: Players Instant Immersion, Learn it Now, Wordsmart, FluentlQ - The Market Bureau

Global English Learning Software Market Exclusive Analysis 2019 To 2024: Players Instant Immersion, Learn it Now, Wordsmart, FluentlQ    The Market Bureau Eloquent analysis of Global English Learning Software Market, accentuating forecast of target market size, consumption, trends, and dominating players. source https://www.marketbureau.us/4080/global-english-learning-software-market-exclusive-analysis-2019-to-2024-players-instant-immersion-learn-it-now-wordsmart-fluentlq/

'Your story will be written': Ilhan Omar's stormy rise - Brainerd Dispatch

'Your story will be written': Ilhan Omar's stormy rise    Brainerd Dispatch Growing up in Somalia, Ilhan Omar's bedtime stories were about Araweelo, a tiny queen who ruled over a kingdom where all women were leaders and all men ... source https://www.brainerddispatch.com/news/government-and-politics/4602993-your-story-will-be-written-ilhan-omars-stormy-rise

County Fare: Literacy volunteers name fund for Mary Traversa - Berkshire Eagle

County Fare: Literacy volunteers name fund for Mary Traversa    Berkshire Eagle At a special dinner event May 2, Literacy Volunteers of Berkshire County will announce a new fund in honor of tutor Mary Traversa, who died suddenly last year. source https://www.berkshireeagle.com/stories/county-fare-literacy-volunteers-name-fund-for-mary-traversa,571275

English language classes craft connections - Martinsburg Journal

English language classes craft connections    Martinsburg Journal MARTINSBURG — For Benita Carbajal, one key reason to learn English focuses on her children — or, more specifically, her children at school. When she's “in a ... source https://www.journal-news.net/journal-news/english-language-classes-craft-connections/article_acaa3519-c06d-5f21-86bb-fd992e8adadc.html

Jacqui Saburido, face of famous anti-drunk driving campaign, dies - ConchoValleyHomepage.com

Jacqui Saburido, face of famous anti-drunk driving campaign, dies    ConchoValleyHomepage.com Jacqui Saburido, the woman who became the face of anti-drunk driving campaign after a 1999 crash left her with third-degree burns, had died, the Texas ... source https://www.conchovalleyhomepage.com/news/jacqui-saburido-face-of-famous-anti-drunk-driving-campaign-dies/1947561199

Woman who became face of anti-drunk driving campaign dies at 40 - Yahoo Finance

Woman who became face of anti-drunk driving campaign dies at 40    Yahoo Finance After 20 years of telling stories of her life-changing injuries to warn others of the dangers of drunk driving, Saburido died of cancer on Saturday. source https://finance.yahoo.com/news/woman-who-became-face-of-antidrunk-driving-campaign-dies-at-40-195437887.html

County Fare: Literacy volunteers name fund for Mary Traversa - Berkshire Eagle

County Fare: Literacy volunteers name fund for Mary Traversa    Berkshire Eagle At a special dinner event May 2, Literacy Volunteers of Berkshire County will announce a new fund in honor of tutor Mary Traversa, who died suddenly last year. source https://www.berkshireeagle.com/stories/county-fare-literacy-volunteers-name-fund-for-mary-traversa,571275

Jacqui Saburido, face of famous anti-drunk driving campaign, dies - NEWS10 ABC

Jacqui Saburido, face of famous anti-drunk driving campaign, dies    NEWS10 ABC Jacqui Saburido, the woman who became the face of anti-drunk driving campaign after a 1999 crash left her with third-degree burns, has died, the Texas ... source https://www.news10.com/news/national/jacqui-saburido-face-of-famous-anti-drunk-driving-campaign-dies/1946992009

Fear, loss of funds challenge Littleton immigrant center - Englewood Herald

Fear, loss of funds challenge Littleton immigrant center    Englewood Herald Fear of interacting with federal immigration officials is scaring off immigrants eligible for citizenship from becoming Americans, leaders at the Littleton Immigrant ... source https://englewoodherald.net/stories/fear-loss-of-funds-challenge-littleton-immigrant-center,279518

Dumas HS English classes win national spring break reading challenge - KFDA

Dumas HS English classes win national spring break reading challenge    KFDA English classes at Dumas High School use the Google Chrome app, StackUp, to track what students are doing on their school-issued Chromebook devices. source http://www.newschannel10.com/2019/04/23/dumas-hs-english-classes-win-national-spring-break-reading-challenge/

University of Oklahoma professor creates new way to learn English - University News | - University News

University of Oklahoma professor creates new way to learn English - University News |    University News If you think Chinese and English are vastly different languages, Dr. Jonathan Stalling wants to let you know you're wrong. Stalling came to UMKC last Monday to ... source https://info.umkc.edu/unews/university-of-oklahoma-professor-creates-new-way-to-learn-english/

Boris Kodjoe Breaks Down Why Trump Administration Is Similar To Nazi Germany - BET

Boris Kodjoe Breaks Down Why Trump Administration Is Similar To Nazi Germany    BET Boris Kodjoe has been in many films and TV shows, including his most recent gig in Shonda Rhimes' Station 19, however perhaps his most impressive feat is ... source https://www.bet.com/celebrities/news/2019/04/22/boris-kodjoe-trumpism.html

Fear, loss of funds challenge Littleton immigrant center - Littleton Independent

Fear, loss of funds challenge Littleton immigrant center    Littleton Independent Fear of interacting with federal immigration officials is scaring off immigrants eligible for citizenship from becoming Americans, leaders at the Littleton Immigrant ... source https://littletonindependent.net/stories/fear-loss-of-funds-challenge-littleton-immigrant-center,279518

Maine students team up with police to solve mock crimes - NewsCenterMaine.com WCSH-WLBZ

Maine students team up with police to solve mock crimes    NewsCenterMaine.com WCSH-WLBZ Students enrolled in a unique class at Falmouth High School are getting hands-on experience, learning about accident reconstruction and solving crime. source https://www.newscentermaine.com/mobile/article/news/local/maine-students-team-up-with-police-to-solve-mock-crimes/97-1a84f7f0-b61c-4ab5-800a-c5074b83a030

Adopted from Haiti, she awaits appointment to West Point - The Daily Herald

Adopted from Haiti, she awaits appointment to West Point    The Daily Herald SMOKEY POINT — Stella Seth, 18, is a senior at Lakewood High School. She is president of the Associated Student Body and a sprinter in track. She plans on ... source https://www.heraldnet.com/news/from-haiti-to-smokey-point-now-she-wants-to-go-to-west-point/

McDonald’s could be adding 4,500 employees for a busy summer season - KSTU FOX 13 Salt Lake City

McDonald’s could be adding 4,500 employees for a busy summer season    KSTU FOX 13 Salt Lake City It's almost summer and your local McDonald's are gearing up for a busy season. McDonald's estimates they will be looking for 4500 employees, from part-time ... source https://fox13now.com/2019/04/23/mcdonalds-could-be-adding-4500-employees-for-a-busy-summer-season/

ITDA to start special training classes in English for ST students - The Hans India

ITDA to start special training classes in English for ST students    The Hans India The Integrated Tribal Development Agency is planning to conduct special training classes for ST students in English language, informed Agency Project Officer ... source https://www.thehansindia.com/telangana/itda-to-start-special-training-classes-in-english-for-st-students--523585

Woman who became face of anti-drunk driving campaign dies at 40 - Yahoo Finance

Woman who became face of anti-drunk driving campaign dies at 40    Yahoo Finance After 20 years of telling stories of her life-changing injuries to warn others of the dangers of drunk driving, Saburido died of cancer on Saturday. source https://finance.yahoo.com/news/woman-who-became-face-of-antidrunk-driving-campaign-dies-at-40-195437887.html

OJCCCC student first to participate in English Language Acquisition class - Cherokee One Feather

OJCCCC student first to participate in English Language Acquisition class    Cherokee One Feather Clemence Nyiramahirwe is the first Oconaluftee Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center (OJCCCC) student to participate in an onsite English Language ... source https://theonefeather.com/2019/04/ojcccc-student-first-to-participate-in-english-language-acquisition-class/

Are Nagas losing mother tongue to Nagamese & English? - Nagaland Post

Are Nagas losing mother tongue to Nagamese & English?    Nagaland Post Few years ago, I came across an article entitled, “How a Bihari lost his mother tongue to Hindi.” It dawned upon me that like Biharis, Bengalis and other Indian ... source http://www.nagalandpost.com/are-nagas-losing-mother-tongue-to-nagamese-english/194567.html

Fear, loss of funds challenge Littleton immigrant center - Englewood Herald

Fear, loss of funds challenge Littleton immigrant center    Englewood Herald Fear of interacting with federal immigration officials is scaring off immigrants eligible for citizenship from becoming Americans, leaders at the Littleton Immigrant ... source https://englewoodherald.net/stories/fear-loss-of-funds-challenge-littleton-immigrant-center,279518

How to spot a good tutor — and 4 more things to know before you hire one - MarketWatch

How to spot a good tutor — and 4 more things to know before you hire one    MarketWatch Private tutoring is a growing business, with people spending hundreds of billions of dollars. But is it worth it? And how does a person pick among all the options? source https://www.marketwatch.com/story/how-to-spot-a-good-tutor-and-4-more-things-to-know-before-you-hire-one-2019-04-23

Earth Day Festival planned Sunday at Railside Plaza - Grand Island Independent

Earth Day Festival planned Sunday at Railside Plaza    Grand Island Independent On Monday, Earth Day was celebrated throughout the world in support for environmental protection of the planet. source https://www.theindependent.com/news/local/earth-day-festival-planned-sunday-at-railside-plaza/article_10995e50-6584-11e9-b012-a36d433647db.html

How to make reading fun -- and part of life beyond the school room - The South African

How to make reading fun -- and part of life beyond the school room    The South African Pragmatically, reading proficiently helps with school work. But it also widens children's horizons. It can help readers to understand their own world better, and to ... source https://www.thesouthafrican.com/world-book-day-make-reading-fun/

As Long as We’re Removing Statues, Will Somebody Please Get Rid Of This One - legal Insurrection

As Long as We’re Removing Statues, Will Somebody Please Get Rid Of This One    legal Insurrection Oakland's Sigame statue belongs in a museum of early 21st century political curiosities. source https://legalinsurrection.com/2019/04/as-long-as-were-removing-statues-will-somebody-please-get-rid-of-this-one/

$10K bonuses among perks California districts are using to lure bilingual teachers - Education Dive

$10K bonuses among perks California districts are using to lure bilingual teachers    Education Dive A district in Sacramento, California, is paying up to $10,000 in bonuses to attract bilingual teachers, while others are hoping extra training will push educators ... source https://www.educationdive.com/news/10k-bonuses-among-perks-california-districts-are-using-to-lure-bilingual-t/553169/

Jacqui Saburido, face of famous anti-drunk driving campaign, dies - NEWS10 ABC

Jacqui Saburido, face of famous anti-drunk driving campaign, dies    NEWS10 ABC Jacqui Saburido, the woman who became the face of anti-drunk driving campaign after a 1999 crash left her with third-degree burns, has died, the Texas ... source https://www.news10.com/news/national/jacqui-saburido-face-of-famous-anti-drunk-driving-campaign-dies/1946992009

Preview: Right Now Film Festival 2019 at Rio Cinema, Dalston | Latest Hackney Entertainment News - Hackney Gazette

Preview: Right Now Film Festival 2019 at Rio Cinema, Dalston | Latest Hackney Entertainment News    Hackney Gazette Right Now Film Festival seeks to “address the unjust balances of power” currently in play around the world. The series will screen five feature-length ... source https://www.hackneygazette.co.uk/entertainment/preview-right-now-film-festival-the-rio-1-6010435

Algeria and Sudan can learn from the political transitions of 2011 - Al-Arabiya

Algeria and Sudan can learn from the political transitions of 2011    Al-Arabiya As unrest sweeps away long-tenured rulers in Algeria and Sudan, there are lessons the new political generations there can draw from other transitions. source http://english.alarabiya.net/en/views/news/middle-east/2019/04/23/Algeria-and-Sudan-can-learn-from-the-political-transitions-of-2011-.html

Boris Kodjoe Breaks Down Why Trump Administration Is Similar To Nazi Germany - BET

Boris Kodjoe Breaks Down Why Trump Administration Is Similar To Nazi Germany    BET Boris Kodjoe has been in many films and TV shows, including his most recent gig in Shonda Rhimes' Station 19, however perhaps his most impressive feat is ... source https://www.bet.com/celebrities/news/2019/04/22/boris-kodjoe-trumpism.html

Guj’s 1st third-gender candidate in LS polls wants ‘life of dignity’ - Ahmedabad Mirror

Guj’s 1st third-gender candidate in LS polls wants ‘life of dignity’    Ahmedabad Mirror Naresh Jaiswal aka Raju Mataji, a 28-year-old transgender who is fi ghting as an independent from Ahmedabad East, wants the society to give third-gender ... source https://ahmedabadmirror.indiatimes.com/news/india/gujs-1st-third-gender-candidate-in-ls-polls-wants-life-of-dignity/articleshow/68997761.cms

AL FRYE: Immigration systems is broken, needs to be fixed - Manistee - Manistee News Advocate

AL FRYE: Immigration systems is broken, needs to be fixed - Manistee    Manistee News Advocate TO THE EDITOR: In his Friday letter, Mr. Sutter asked us to “Stop and take a look at where the country is headed”. I couldn't agree more. My disagreements ... source http://news.pioneergroup.com/manisteenews/2019/04/22/al-frye-immigration-systems-is-broken-needs-to-be-fixed/

Online Proofreading Service: Appreciate Educational Operation - Stevens Point News

Online Proofreading Service: Appreciate Educational Operation    Stevens Point News Online Proofreading *Service*: Appreciate Educational Operation. What makes on-line professional proofreading services important. There are a number of major ... source https://stevenspoint.news/2019/04/23/online-proofreading-service-appreciate-educational-60/

ACUITY TRADING PARTNERS WITH CR HOPE FOUNDATION TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF CHILDREN IN ZANZIBAR - EIN News

ACUITY TRADING PARTNERS WITH CR HOPE FOUNDATION TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF CHILDREN IN ZANZIBAR    EIN News Acuity Trading, a global provider of AI data-driven trading tools, partners with CR Hope Foundation to help fight against poverty for children in Tanzania. source https://www.einnews.com/pr_news/482960114/acuity-trading-partners-with-cr-hope-foundation-to-improve-the-lives-of-children-in-zanzibar

Integration Makes Society Stronger, More Equal, And More United - HuffPost UK

Integration Makes Society Stronger, More Equal, And More United    HuffPost UK Shared common values are inhibitors of division, hate and extremism – a proactive integration strategy in response to rising immigration is not a choice, but a ... source https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/integration-immigration_uk_5cbeddeee4b00b3e70cecb8d

Jacqui Saburido, face of famous anti-drunk driving campaign, dies - WJHL-TV News Channel 11

Jacqui Saburido, face of famous anti-drunk driving campaign, dies    WJHL-TV News Channel 11 Jacqui Saburido, the woman who became the face of anti-drunk driving campaign after a 1999 crash left her with third-degree burns, has died, the Texas ... source https://www.wjhl.com/news/national/jacqui-saburido-face-of-famous-anti-drunk-driving-campaign-dies/1946268686

Super candidate Izquierdo ‘will listen, learn and lead’ - Boston Herald

Super candidate Izquierdo ‘will listen, learn and lead’    Boston Herald Marie Izquierdo said if she's selected as Boston Public Schools superintendent, her goal would be to bring quality to every classroom with the intention of closing ... source https://www.bostonherald.com/2019/04/22/super-candidate-izquierdo-will-listen-learn-and-lead/

Sexton: Saracens loss to Leinster last season left a real mark on English team - Extra.ie

Sexton: Saracens loss to Leinster last season left a real mark on English team    Extra.ie Johnny Sexton is expecting a reaction from Saracens following last seasons quarter final clash between the sides. source https://extra.ie/2019/04/22/sport/rugby/sexton-saracens-loss-to-leinster-last-season-left-a-real-mark-on-english-team

Adopted from Haiti, she awaits appointment to West Point - The Daily Herald

Adopted from Haiti, she awaits appointment to West Point    The Daily Herald SMOKEY POINT — Stella Seth, 18, is a senior at Lakewood High School. She is president of the Associated Student Body and a sprinter in track. She plans on ... source https://www.heraldnet.com/news/from-haiti-to-smokey-point-now-she-wants-to-go-to-west-point/

West Michigan Works offers employment services for refugees, immigrants - The Hillsdale Daily News

West Michigan Works offers employment services for refugees, immigrants    The Hillsdale Daily News No matter how you say “welcome,” if you are a new American, West Michigan Works can provide opportunities to find a satisfying career in the United States. source https://www.hillsdale.net/news/20190422/west-michigan-works-offers-employment-services-for-refugees-immigrants

COMMUNITY DIARY | Veggie Crunch was in full swing at our schools - Liverpool City Champion

COMMUNITY DIARY | Veggie Crunch was in full swing at our schools    Liverpool City Champion Only about 5 per cent of children in NSW eat enough vegetables. So primary schools across NSW use Vegetable Week, April 1 to 5, and the Big Veggie Crunch, ... source https://www.liverpoolchampion.com.au/story/6085338/community-diary-veggie-crunch-was-in-full-swing-at-our-schools/

How The English Translation Messed Up Final Fantasy VII's Famous Death Scene - Kotaku Australia

How The English Translation Messed Up Final Fantasy VII's Famous Death Scene    Kotaku Australia I first played Final Fantasy VII in English immediately after it was released in 1997. I was in college at the time. In 2017, possessing two *fresh* decades of life ... source https://www.kotaku.com.au/2019/04/how-the-english-translation-messed-up-final-fantasy-viis-famous-death-scene/

To Bring Back Bilingual Ed, California Needs Teachers: Districts offer bonuses of up to $10000 to woo scarce instructional talent - Education Next - EducationNext

To Bring Back Bilingual Ed, California Needs Teachers: Districts offer bonuses of up to $10000 to woo scarce instructional talent - Education Next    EducationNext Bilingual education is on its way back in California. After decisively rejecting bilingual education in 1998, state voters enthusiastically endorsed its return in 2016. source https://www.educationnext.org/bring-back-bilingual-ed-california-needs-teachers-districts-offer-bonuses-talent/

Super candidate Izquierdo ‘will listen, learn and lead’ - Boston Herald

Super candidate Izquierdo ‘will listen, learn and lead’    Boston Herald Marie Izquierdo said if she's selected as Boston Public Schools superintendent, her goal would be to bring quality to every classroom with the intention of closing ... source https://www.bostonherald.com/2019/04/22/super-candidate-izquierdo-will-listen-learn-and-lead/

Boris Kodjoe Breaks Down Why Trump Administration Is Similar To Nazi Germany - BET

Boris Kodjoe Breaks Down Why Trump Administration Is Similar To Nazi Germany    BET Boris Kodjoe has been in many films and TV shows, including his most recent gig in Shonda Rhimes' Station 19, however perhaps his most impressive feat is ... source https://www.bet.com/celebrities/news/2019/04/22/boris-kodjoe-trumpism.html

Fear, loss of funds challenge Littleton immigrant center - Highlands Ranch Herald

Fear, loss of funds challenge Littleton immigrant center    Highlands Ranch Herald Fear of interacting with federal immigration officials is scaring off immigrants eligible for citizenship from becoming Americans, leaders at the Littleton Immigrant ... source http://highlandsranchherald.net/stories/fear-loss-of-funds-challenge-littleton-immigrant-center,279518

Wrongful execution - The Shift News

Wrongful execution    The Shift News This is a guest post by Kristina Abela. The Good Friday procession at Cospicua. The ċuqlajta bearing down in a cyclical tone of penitence, and the men in black ... source https://theshiftnews.com/2019/04/22/wrongful-execution/

Pflugerville ISD phases out Spanish Immersion program - KEYE TV CBS Austin

Pflugerville ISD phases out Spanish Immersion program    KEYE TV CBS Austin Parents are considering switching school districts after Pflugerville ISD announced plans to scale down an elementary school language program. The district will ... source http://cbsaustin.com/news/local/pflugerville-isd-phases-out-spanish-immersion-program

Woman who became face of anti-drunk driving campaign dies - KEYE TV CBS Austin

Woman who became face of anti-drunk driving campaign dies    KEYE TV CBS Austin The woman who became the face of an anti-drunk driving campaign has died, according to the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. Jacqui Saburido ... source https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/woman-who-became-face-of-anti-drunk-driving-campaign-dies

Two graduates and two seniors selected as Fulbright finalists - News at UNG

Two graduates and two seniors selected as Fulbright finalists    News at UNG University of North Georgia (UNG) seniors Marcel Cantu and Melissa Silva and alumni Petrus Schoeman and Caitlyn Webb will head overseas in fall 2019 as ... source https://ung.edu/news/articles/2019/04/two-graduates-and-two-seniors-selected-as-fulbright-finalists.php

3 Ways NYU Is Training New Teachers to Use Special Ed and ELL Strategies to Better Serve All Kids - The 74

3 Ways NYU Is Training New Teachers to Use Special Ed and ELL Strategies to Better Serve All Kids    The 74 New York University is expanding its novel teacher training program, which places diverse teachers into high-needs schools for an intensive, yearlong master's ... source https://www.the74million.org/3-ways-nyu-is-training-new-teachers-to-use-special-ed-and-ell-strategies-to-better-serve-all-kids/

Guj’s 1st third-gender candidate in LS polls wants ‘life of dignity’ - Ahmedabad Mirror

Guj’s 1st third-gender candidate in LS polls wants ‘life of dignity’    Ahmedabad Mirror Election is a season of surprises and this one has sprung the biggest so far. It is for the first time in Gujarat that a third gender candidate has filed her nomination ... source https://ahmedabadmirror.indiatimes.com/news/india/gujs-1st-third-gender-candidate-in-ls-polls-wants-life-of-dignity/articleshow/68997761.cms

Boris Kodjoe Breaks Down Why Trump Administration Is Similar To Nazi Germany - BET

Boris Kodjoe Breaks Down Why Trump Administration Is Similar To Nazi Germany    BET Boris Kodjoe has been in many films and TV shows, including his most recent gig in Shonda Rhimes' Station 19, however perhaps his most impressive feat is ... source https://www.bet.com/celebrities/news/2019/04/22/boris-kodjoe-trumpism.html

Rwandan-Canadian brings a special passion to Sunday's Montreal Half-Marathon - Canadian Running Magazine

Rwandan-Canadian brings a special passion to Sunday's Montreal Half-Marathon    Canadian Running Magazine Many runners credit running with saving their lives, but for Yves Sikuwabo, who will race the Banque Scotia 21k de Montreal on Sunday, the true significance of ... source https://runningmagazine.ca/the-scene/rwandan-canadian-brings-a-special-passion-to-sundays-montreal-half-marathon/

Chinese, US real estate industries should learn from each other: experts - Xinhua | English.news.cn - Xinhua

Chinese, US real estate industries should learn from each other: experts - Xinhua | English.news.cn    Xinhua PHILADELPHIA, the United States, April 21 (Xinhua) -- The real estate industry of China and that of the United States have different valuable experiences, and ... source http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2019-04/22/c_137998506.htm

Vermont’s ‘all over the map’ effort to switch schools to proficiency-based learning - vtdigger.org

Vermont’s ‘all over the map’ effort to switch schools to proficiency-based learning    vtdigger.org Montpelier High School students working on a problem in a math class. Photo by Michael Dougherty for The Hechinger Report. This story about proficiency ... source https://vtdigger.org/2019/04/21/vermonts-map-effort-switch-schools-proficiency-based-learning/

Through language, a Yup'ik teacher passes on a way of life - Alaska Public Media News

Through language, a Yup'ik teacher passes on a way of life    Alaska Public Media News On a warm, sunny day in the village of Tuntutuliak, a group of children run around each other on a boardwalk outside of the bright blue building that houses the ... source https://www.alaskapublic.org/2019/04/22/through-language-a-yupik-teacher-passes-on-a-way-of-life/

Pflugerville ISD phases out Spanish Immersion program - KEYE TV CBS Austin

Pflugerville ISD phases out Spanish Immersion program    KEYE TV CBS Austin Parents are considering switching school districts after Pflugerville ISD announced plans to scale down an elementary school language program. The district will ... source https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/pflugerville-isd-phases-out-spanish-immersion-program

Jacqui Saburido, face of famous anti-drunk driving campaign, dies - KXAN.com

Jacqui Saburido, face of famous anti-drunk driving campaign, dies    KXAN.com AUSTIN (KXAN) — Jacqui Saburido, the woman who became the face of anti-drunk driving campaign after a 1999 crash left her with third-degree burns, had ... source https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/jacqui-saburido-face-of-famous-anti-drunk-driving-campaign-dies/1945339809

Most Teachers Don't Teach Climate Change; 4 In 5 Parents Wish They Did - Michigan Radio

Most Teachers Don't Teach Climate Change; 4 In 5 Parents Wish They Did    Michigan Radio More than 80% of parents in the U.S. support the teaching of climate change. And that support crosses political divides, according to the results of an. source https://www.michiganradio.org/post/most-teachers-dont-teach-climate-change-4-5-parents-wish-they-did

Restaurant employees given tuition assistance through McDonald's 'Archways to Opportunity' - ABC 4

Restaurant employees given tuition assistance through McDonald's 'Archways to Opportunity'    ABC 4 Restaurant employees that join now may be eligible for tuition assistance through Archways to Opportunity by the end of the summer. Sponsored. source https://www.abc4.com/news/4pm-sponsored/restaurant-employees-given-tuition-assistance-through-mcdonald-s-archways-to-opportunity-/1945610913

West Michigan Works offers employment services for refugees, immigrants - Sentinel-Standard

West Michigan Works offers employment services for refugees, immigrants    Sentinel-Standard No matter how you say “welcome,” if you are a new American, West Michigan Works can provide opportunities to find a satisfying career in the United States. source https://www.sentinel-standard.com/news/20190422/west-michigan-works-offers-employment-services-for-refugees-immigrants/1

Kelly McParland: What Ford can learn from past battles with Ontario's powerful teachers - National Post

Kelly McParland: What Ford can learn from past battles with Ontario's powerful teachers    National Post As usual, everyone is insisting their only concern is the students, though students and their parents are always the ones who suffer. source https://nationalpost.com/opinion/kelly-mcparland-what-ford-can-learn-from-past-battles-with-ontarios-powerful-teachers

Hungerford, Gerber reappointed as FAS deans of humanities, social sciences - Yale News

Hungerford, Gerber reappointed as FAS deans of humanities, social sciences    Yale News Professors Amy Hungerford and Alan Gerber have been reappointed as the deans of humanities and social sciences. Both terms are for five years, effective July ... source https://news.yale.edu/2019/04/22/hungerford-gerber-reappointed-fas-deans-humanities-social-sciences

Rwandan-Canadian brings a special passion to Sunday's Montreal Half-Marathon - Canadian Running Magazine

Rwandan-Canadian brings a special passion to Sunday's Montreal Half-Marathon    Canadian Running Magazine Many runners credit running with saving their lives, but for Yves Sikuwabo, who will race the Banque Scotia 21k de Montreal on Sunday, the true significance of ... source https://runningmagazine.ca/the-scene/rwandan-canadian-brings-a-special-passion-to-sundays-montreal-half-marathon/

Korean students are lining up for TAFE places in Queensland - Courier Mail

Korean students are lining up for TAFE places in Queensland    Courier Mail QUEENSLAND is hoping to lure more Koreans to its shores to learn English, cookery and nursing as the flow of international students grows, bucking a national ... source https://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/queensland-government/korean-students-are-lining-up-for-tafe-places-in-queensland/news-story/0d5fbde1fe9b13aef21ae1bdfc2023ec

Adopted from Haiti, she awaits appointment to West Point - The Daily Herald

Adopted from Haiti, she awaits appointment to West Point    The Daily Herald SMOKEY POINT — Stella Seth, 18, is a senior at Lakewood High School. She is president of the Associated Student Body and a sprinter in track. She plans on ... source https://www.heraldnet.com/news/from-haiti-to-smokey-point-now-she-wants-to-go-to-west-point/

United States Gives Millions To Central American Nations To Deter Illegal Immigration, Yet Doesn't Keep Track Of Results - Townhall

United States Gives Millions To Central American Nations To Deter Illegal Immigration, Yet Doesn't Keep Track Of Results    Townhall This weekend The Washington Post ran a story titled, "The Stay Here Center." The premise of the story is "A U.S.-funded school gives young Guatemalans job ... source https://townhall.com/tipsheet/timothymeads/2019/04/21/united-states-gives-millions-to-guatemalan-school-to-deter-illegal-immigration-yet-doesnt-keep-track-of-results-n2545101

Fear, loss of funds challenge Littleton immigrant center - Littleton Independent

Fear, loss of funds challenge Littleton immigrant center    Littleton Independent Fear of interacting with federal immigration officials is scaring off immigrants eligible for citizenship from becoming Americans, leaders at the Littleton Immigrant ... source http://littletonindependent.net/stories/fear-loss-of-funds-challenge-littleton-immigrant-center,279518

Korean students are lining up for TAFE places in Queensland - NT News

Korean students are lining up for TAFE places in Queensland    NT News QUEENSLAND is hoping to lure more Koreans to its shores to learn English, cookery and nursing as the flow of international students grows, bucking a national ... source https://www.ntnews.com.au/news/national/korean-students-are-lining-up-for-tafe-places-in-queensland/news-story/0d5fbde1fe9b13aef21ae1bdfc2023ec

Sexton: Saracens loss to Leinster last season left a real mark on English team - Extra.ie

Sexton: Saracens loss to Leinster last season left a real mark on English team    Extra.ie Johnny Sexton is expecting a reaction from Saracens following last seasons quarter final clash between the sides. source https://extra.ie/2019/04/22/sport/rugby/sexton-saracens-loss-to-leinster-last-season-left-a-real-mark-on-english-team

BTS Discuss Learning English, Handling Fame, and South Korea's Mandatory Military Service on 'CBS Sunday Morning' - SPIN

BTS Discuss Learning English, Handling Fame, and South Korea's Mandatory Military Service on 'CBS Sunday Morning'    SPIN 'CBS Sunday Morning' recently sat down with BTS where they discussed learning English, handling fame, and about their chemistry as a group. source https://www.spin.com/2019/04/bts-discuss-learning-english-handling-fame-and-koreas-mandatory-military-service-on-cbs-sunday-morning/

English medium debate rages - Deccan Herald

English medium debate rages    Deccan Herald Many Kannada activists are against English as a medium of instruction (from Class 1 level), although they are not objecting to it as one of the languages in the ... source https://www.deccanherald.com/metrolife/metrolife-on-the-move/english-medium-debate-rages-729909.html

ANOTHER VIEW: Parenting An English Learner | Opinion - Gazette Newspapers

ANOTHER VIEW: Parenting An English Learner | Opinion    Gazette Newspapers My name is Maria Miranda and I was born in Colima, Mexico. I am the ninth of three brothers and seven sisters. I studied administration in Mexico where I was an ... source http://www.gazettes.com/opinion/another_view/another-view-parenting-an-english-learner/article_44c4a41c-5bea-11e9-80f2-27d35c770623.html

Wrongful execution - The Shift News

Wrongful execution    The Shift News This is a guest post by Kristina Abela. The Good Friday procession at Cospicua. The ċuqlajta bearing down in a cyclical tone of penitence, and the men in black ... source https://theshiftnews.com/2019/04/22/wrongful-execution/

Kennewick’s retiring superintendent says ‘we’ve probably failed’ if students don’t learn this - Tri-City Herald

Kennewick’s retiring superintendent says ‘we’ve probably failed’ if students don’t learn this    Tri-City Herald Kennewick superintendent Dave Bond plans to retire next school year with a legacy of better educated children, higher graduation rates, and more schools. source https://www.tri-cityherald.com/news/local/education/article229368064.html

BTS, the kings of K-Pop - CBS News

BTS, the kings of K-Pop    CBS News Selling out stadiums across the globe, topping the Billboard charts, and landing on Time magazine's Most Influential People List – it's the South Korean boy ... source https://www.cbsnews.com/news/bts-the-kings-of-k-pop/

Chinese, US real estate industries should learn from each other: experts - Xinhua | English.news.cn - Xinhua

Chinese, US real estate industries should learn from each other: experts - Xinhua | English.news.cn    Xinhua Photo taken on March 18, 2019 shows an aerial view of Midtown Manhattan in New York City, the United States. (Xinhua/Li Muzi). PHILADELPHIA, the United ... source http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2019-04/22/c_137999081.htm

In Jordan, Bedouins Are Preserving Ancient Rock Art With an App - Atlas Obscura

In Jordan, Bedouins Are Preserving Ancient Rock Art With an App    Atlas Obscura If you've seen The Martian, then you didn't just see Matt Damon's stranded astronaut trying to escape the Red Planet. You also saw the stunning backdrop that ... source https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/bedouins-rock-art-stability-index-wadi-rum

Shakespeare: research blows away stereotypes and reveals teenagers actually love the Bard - The Conversation - UK

Shakespeare: research blows away stereotypes and reveals teenagers actually love the Bard    The Conversation - UK Study uncovers what inner-city teenagers really thing about Hamlet et al. source https://theconversation.com/shakespeare-research-blows-away-stereotypes-and-reveals-teenagers-actually-love-the-bard-113955

Most teachers don't teach climate change; 4 in 5 parents wish they did - Minnesota Public Radio News

Most teachers don't teach climate change; 4 in 5 parents wish they did    Minnesota Public Radio News As students around the globe participate in Earth Day, a new NPR/Ipsos poll finds 55 percent of teachers don't teach or talk about climate change and 46 ... source https://www.mprnews.org/story/2019/04/22/npr-most-teachers-dont-teach-climate-change-4-in-5-parents-wish-they-did

'A feeling I didn’t get from orchestra’: Why a Curtis Institute grad teaches band at South Philadelphia High S - Philly.com

'A feeling I didn’t get from orchestra’: Why a Curtis Institute grad teaches band at South Philadelphia High S    Philly.com He let's us be ourselves,” said Yenely Ramos, a 10th-grade trumpet student in band class. “I feel free in the band room.” source https://www.philly.com/life/south-philadelphia-high-school-music-band-curtis-institute-nozomi-imamura-20190428.html

Adopted from Haiti, she awaits appointment to West Point - The Daily Herald

Adopted from Haiti, she awaits appointment to West Point    The Daily Herald SMOKEY POINT — Stella Seth, 18, is a senior at Lakewood High School. She is president of the Associated Student Body and a sprinter in track. She plans on ... source https://www.heraldnet.com/news/from-haiti-to-smokey-point-now-she-wants-to-go-to-west-point/

3 Ways NYU Is Training New Teachers to Use Special Ed and ELL Strategies to Better Serve All Kids - The 74

3 Ways NYU Is Training New Teachers to Use Special Ed and ELL Strategies to Better Serve All Kids    The 74 New York University is expanding its novel teacher training program, which places diverse teachers into high-needs schools for an intensive, year-long master's ... source https://www.the74million.org/3-ways-nyu-is-training-new-teachers-to-use-special-ed-and-ell-strategies-to-better-serve-all-kids/

Korean students are lining up for TAFE places in Queensland - Courier Mail

Korean students are lining up for TAFE places in Queensland    Courier Mail QUEENSLAND is hoping to lure more Koreans to its shores to learn English, cookery and nursing as the flow of international students grows, bucking a national ... source https://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/queensland-government/korean-students-are-lining-up-for-tafe-places-in-queensland/news-story/0d5fbde1fe9b13aef21ae1bdfc2023ec

Guam starts new effort to save dying CHamoru language - Guam Pacific Daily News

Guam starts new effort to save dying CHamoru language    Guam Pacific Daily News Details about applying for the two kindergarten classes will be announced during the next couple of weeks, but a lottery may be held. source https://www.guampdn.com/story/news/local/2019/04/22/guam-starts-new-effort-save-dying-chamoru-language/3536584002/

Kennewick’s retiring superintendent says ‘we’ve probably failed’ if students don’t learn this - Tri-City Herald

Kennewick’s retiring superintendent says ‘we’ve probably failed’ if students don’t learn this    Tri-City Herald Kennewick superintendent Dave Bond plans to retire next school year with a legacy of better educated children, higher graduation rates, and more schools. source https://www.tri-cityherald.com/news/local/education/article229368064.html

Small Towns, Big Deals | Bismarck learning its strengths - Champaign/Urbana News-Gazette

Small Towns, Big Deals | Bismarck learning its strengths    Champaign/Urbana News-Gazette BISMARCK — It's fourth hour at Bismarck-Henning-Rossville-Alvin High School, and students in one of the new Intro to Agriculture sections have just finished a ... source http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2019-04-21/small-towns-big-deals-bismarck-learning-its-strengths.html

Vermont's 'all over the map' effort to switch to proficiency based learning - The Hechinger Report

Vermont's 'all over the map' effort to switch to proficiency based learning    The Hechinger Report Senior Remi Savard is part of the last class at Montpelier High School that experienced the system before the school's switch to a proficiency-based model. source https://hechingerreport.org/vermonts-all-over-the-map-effort-to-switch-schools-to-proficiency-based-learning/

'A feeling I didn’t get from orchestra’: Why a Curtis Institute grad teaches band at South Philadelphia High S - Philly.com

'A feeling I didn’t get from orchestra’: Why a Curtis Institute grad teaches band at South Philadelphia High S    Philly.com He let's us be ourselves,” said Yenely Ramos, a 10th-grade trumpet student in band class. “I feel free in the band room.” source http://www.philly.com/life/south-philadelphia-high-school-music-band-curtis-institute-nozomi-imamura-20190428.html

Sexton: Saracens loss to Leinster last season left a real mark on English team - Extra.ie

Sexton: Saracens loss to Leinster last season left a real mark on English team    Extra.ie Johnny Sexton is expecting a reaction from Saracens following last seasons quarter final clash between the sides. source https://extra.ie/2019/04/22/sport/rugby/sexton-saracens-loss-to-leinster-last-season-left-a-real-mark-on-english-team

Chinese, US real estate industries should learn from each other: experts - Xinhua | English.news.cn - Xinhua

Chinese, US real estate industries should learn from each other: experts - Xinhua | English.news.cn    Xinhua PHILADELPHIA, the United States, April 21 (Xinhua) -- The real estate industry of China and that of the United States have different valuable experiences, and ... source http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2019-04/22/c_137998506.htm

From Haiti to Smokey Point — now she wants to go to West Point - The Daily Herald

From Haiti to Smokey Point — now she wants to go to West Point    The Daily Herald SMOKEY POINT — Stella Seth, 18, is a senior at Lakewood High School. She is president of the Associated Student Body and a sprinter in track. She plans on ... source https://www.heraldnet.com/news/from-haiti-to-smokey-point-now-she-wants-to-go-to-west-point/

Vermont’s ‘all over the map’ effort to switch schools to proficiency-based learning - vtdigger.org

Vermont’s ‘all over the map’ effort to switch schools to proficiency-based learning    vtdigger.org Montpelier High School students working on a problem in a math class. Photo by Michael Dougherty for The Hechinger Report. This story about proficiency ... source https://vtdigger.org/2019/04/21/vermonts-map-effort-switch-schools-proficiency-based-learning/

English medium debate rages - Deccan Herald

English medium debate rages    Deccan Herald Many Kannada activists are against English as a medium of instruction (from Class 1 level), although they are not objecting to it as one of the languages in the ... source https://www.deccanherald.com/metrolife/metrolife-on-the-move/english-medium-debate-rages-729909.html

Wheeling Women Karen Laska, Jordan Miller Named Fulbright Scholars at West Virginia University - Wheeling Intelligencer

Wheeling Women Karen Laska, Jordan Miller Named Fulbright Scholars at West Virginia University    Wheeling Intelligencer MORGANTOWN — Five West Virginia University women — two of whom are from Wheeling — have been awarded the prestigious Fulbright Scholarship to ... source http://www.theintelligencer.net/news/top-headlines/2019/04/wheeling-women-karen-laska-jordan-miller-named-fulbright-scholars-at-west-virginia-university/

Bedford College Learning Centre celebrates its 10,000th student - Bedford Independent

Bedford College Learning Centre celebrates its 10,000th student    Bedford Independent Bedford College's Learning Centre has recognised its 10,000th student at a Celebration of Success event, which also marked the graduation for students at ... source https://www.bedfordindependent.co.uk/bedford-college-learning-centre-celebrates-its-10000th-student/

3 Ways NYU is Training New Teachers to Use Special Ed and ELL Strategies to Better Serve All Kids - The 74

3 Ways NYU is Training New Teachers to Use Special Ed and ELL Strategies to Better Serve All Kids    The 74 New York University is expanding its novel teacher training program, which places diverse teachers into high-needs schools for an intensive, year-long master's ... source https://www.the74million.org/3-ways-nyu-is-training-new-teachers-to-use-special-ed-and-ell-strategies-to-better-serve-all-kids/

BTS Discuss Learning English, Handling Fame, and South Korea's Mandatory Military Service on 'CBS Sunday Morning' - SPIN

BTS Discuss Learning English, Handling Fame, and South Korea's Mandatory Military Service on 'CBS Sunday Morning'    SPIN 'CBS Sunday Morning' recently sat down with BTS where they discussed learning English, handling fame, and about their chemistry as a group. source https://www.spin.com/2019/04/bts-discuss-learning-english-handling-fame-and-koreas-mandatory-military-service-on-cbs-sunday-morning/

Vermont's 'all over the map' effort to switch to proficiency based learning - The Hechinger Report

Vermont's 'all over the map' effort to switch to proficiency based learning    The Hechinger Report Senior Remi Savard is part of the last class at Montpelier High School that experienced the system before the school's switch to a proficiency-based model. source https://hechingerreport.org/vermonts-all-over-the-map-effort-to-switch-schools-to-proficiency-based-learning/

BTS, the kings of K-Pop - CBS News

BTS, the kings of K-Pop    CBS News Selling out stadiums across the globe, topping the Billboard charts, and landing on Time magazine's Most Influential People List – it's the South Korean boy ... source https://www.cbsnews.com/news/bts-the-kings-of-k-pop/

Lions learn about pediatric cancer care at Peterborough Regional Health Centre - ThePeterboroughExaminer.com

Lions learn about pediatric cancer care at Peterborough Regional Health Centre    ThePeterboroughExaminer.com BUCKHORN: Children's cancer care is a priority for Chemung Lake club. source https://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/news-story/9294436-lions-learn-about-pediatric-cancer-care-at-peterborough-regional-health-centre/

Kennewick’s retiring superintendent says ‘we’ve probably failed’ if students don’t learn this - Tri-City Herald

Kennewick’s retiring superintendent says ‘we’ve probably failed’ if students don’t learn this    Tri-City Herald Kennewick superintendent Dave Bond plans to retire next school year with a legacy of better educated children, higher graduation rates, and more schools. source https://www.tri-cityherald.com/news/local/education/article229368064.html

Vermont’s ‘all over the map’ effort to switch schools to proficiency-based learning - vtdigger.org

Vermont’s ‘all over the map’ effort to switch schools to proficiency-based learning    vtdigger.org Montpelier High School students working on a problem in a math class. Photo by Michael Dougherty for The Hechinger Report. This story about proficiency ... source https://vtdigger.org/2019/04/21/vermonts-map-effort-switch-schools-proficiency-based-learning/