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fromsilive
5 days ago
New York City

N.Y. Lottery: Staten Island store sells winning Take 5 lottery ticket. Here's how much it's worth

fromsilive
5 days ago
New York City

N.Y. Lottery: Staten Island store sells winning Take 5 lottery ticket. Here's how much it's worth

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Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
2 weeks ago

Tennessee Bitcoin Alliance To Position The Volunteer State At The Center Of America's Bitcoin Revolution

The Tennessee Bitcoin Alliance aims to accelerate bitcoin adoption through education and a legislative agenda.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

College is not for every student. How schools are steering them to high-demand jobs

Vargas was uncertain about pursuing a four-year degree until she learned about the opportunity to become an aircraft mechanic at a college fair.
Higher education
#zohran-mamdani
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New York City
fromChalkbeat
1 month ago

Teachers union endorses Zohran Mamdani for NYC mayor

The United Federation of Teachers endorsed Zohran Mamdani after previously refraining from doing so in the primary election.
fromCbsnews
1 month ago

New York State comptroller announces unclaimed funds workshops. Here's when and where.

New York Comptroller's office returns $2 million daily in unclaimed funds and offers public workshops for reclaiming lost money.
#supreme-court
Right-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
4 months ago

Oklahoma Is Asking the Supreme Court to Ignore History

The Supreme Court must decide between allowing religious control of schools or honoring the Founding Fathers' vision for secular public education.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Manzanar teaches about Japanese American incarceration in the US. That's in jeopardy under Trump

New signs at Manzanar threaten the integrity of historical narratives.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Faith leaders challenge Texas law requiring Ten Commandments in classrooms

Texas law requiring Ten Commandments in schools faces lawsuit by faith leaders claiming it violates religious freedom principles.
History
fromNature
2 months ago

'Natural history museums can save the world': anti-colonialism, conservation and climate change

Natural history museums play a vital role in conservation and education despite inherent human biases in specimen collection and representation.
SF LGBT
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Eric Dane's ALS diagnosis is part of alarming' global rise in cases

Eric Dane is raising awareness about ALS, turning his diagnosis into a fight for hope and education about the disease.
fromPoynter
2 months ago

Poynter and the DC Public Library host events on misinformation and understanding the news - Poynter

DC Public Library's initiative focuses on improving media literacy to help people discern credible information in a flood of misleading content.
NYC parents
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

This Miami middle school student has made it her mission to help teen moms

Mina Boomer initiates a donation drive to support teen moms at C.O.P.E. Center, aiming to reduce stigma and provide necessary resources.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

The Gutting of the Department of Education Is Worse Than You Think

The dismantling of the Department of Education poses serious risks to marginalized student communities and the future of public education.
Left-wing politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

The fight for liberty starts in the classroom - how one state is joining the battle

The mission of public education to foster informed citizenship is being undermined by ideological influences.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

Texas close to requiring Ten Commandments in public school classrooms

Texas lawmakers are nearing approval of a bill to mandate Ten Commandments displays in public schools.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

EXCLUSIVE | Comptroller hopeful Mark Levine proposes giving more New Yorkers bank accounts and boosting financial literacy | amNewYork

Mark Levine aims to improve financial literacy in NYC by providing banking access and education for young students.
fromNextgov.com
3 months ago

NIST works to bring more everyday understanding to quantum science

Quantum computing has achieved milestones such as Google and NASA reaching quantum supremacy, yet it remains beyond the comprehension of many.
OMG science
#lottery
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SF parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Opinion: Eight former Oakland school board members say students are casualties in teacher-union political power grab

Current Oakland school board majority is incompetent and endangering student education.
Unrealistic promises to teachers' union contribute to an unsustainable school structure.
Budget mismanagement leads to lower teacher salaries and poorer academic outcomes.
Miami Marlins
fromThe Washington Post
3 months ago

Florida kids love this mosquito center. Just don't call it a museum.

The community center in St. Johns County educates residents about mosquito control through engaging exhibits and activities, emphasizing the insect's ecological importance.
#toronto-district-school-board
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East Bay food
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
3 months ago

In brief: Enjoy bites, beverages at next week's Taste of North Berkeley

Taste of North Berkeley is a culinary event featuring local food, drinks, and live music on May 7, benefiting community beautification efforts.
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

Op-Ed | An ode to public higher education | amNewYork

Stephanie Pacheco's work powerfully illustrates the impact of CUNY on New Yorkers and highlights the institution's rich legacy of nurturing talent across generations.
NYC parents
fromAustin Monitor
4 months ago

Austin ISD gets a C under Texas' updated school rating system - Austin Monitor

Austin ISD received a C for the 2022-23 school year, marking a decline from B the previous year due to tougher criteria for school ratings.
SF parents
Higher education
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago

Here's How Foreign Education Systems Stack Up To America's

A good education system enhances overall quality of life and socioeconomic status.
Public education correlates with better health outcomes and economic stability.
Quality public education facilitates access to jobs, healthcare, and clean environments.
fromSlate Magazine
4 months ago

I Ran For School Board to Oppose Our Superintendent. We Got Along, Against All Odds.

COVID-19 catalyzed a turning point in the conflicted relationship between two Tulsa school officials, leading to mutual understanding and collaboration.
fromA Philosopher's Blog
4 months ago

School Vouchers Part Two

If the equipment is critical for the community, then the funding should be used to get that equipment for the rec centers rather than funneling money into private gyms.
philosophy
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 months ago

A mom complained about a trans girl using the locker room. Hundreds turned out to support her

Support for transgender students at school board meetings is rising in response to complaints from other parents.
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