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In this school’s election, it’s pizza vs. chicken nuggets, with democracy as the winner
1 month, 2 weeks ago

In this school’s election, it’s pizza vs. chicken nuggets, with democracy as the winner

NPR  

In this school’s election, it’s pizza vs. chicken nuggets, with democracy as the winner toggle caption Sharon Chischilly for NPR The library at Salt River Elementary School is anything but silent on a recent Tuesday morning. There’s blaring patriotic music from the loudspeaker as teachers and staff put finishing touches on decorations welcoming students on Voting Day. Setting aside for …

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In this school’s election, it’s pizza vs. chicken nuggets, with democracy as the winner
1 month, 3 weeks ago

In this school’s election, it’s pizza vs. chicken nuggets, with democracy as the winner

NPR  

In this school’s election, it’s pizza vs. chicken nuggets, with democracy as the winner toggle caption Sharon Chischilly for NPR The library at Salt River Elementary School is anything but silent on a recent Tuesday morning. “To maybe become a president or councilman to help their community.” toggle caption Sharon Chischilly for NPR toggle caption Sharon Chischilly for NPR Building …

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'Hate will not prevail': Sheriff chokes up after Georgia school shooting
3 months, 2 weeks ago

'Hate will not prevail': Sheriff chokes up after Georgia school shooting

Raw Story  

A Georgia sheriff choked up Wednesday at a news conference as he and other law enforcement officers shared details about a mass shooting at a high school that left four dead and nine hospitalized with injuries. Colt Gray was identified Wednesday afternoon by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation as the 14-year-old suspected of killing two teachers and two adults at …

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4 Killed, 9 Hospitalized In Shooting At Apalachee High School In Georgia
3 months, 2 weeks ago

4 Killed, 9 Hospitalized In Shooting At Apalachee High School In Georgia

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING One person is in custody after multiple law enforcement agencies responded Wednesday to a shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, that killed four people and left nine others hospitalized. Erin Clark via Associated Press Smith at times struggled to maintain his composure during the afternoon news conference, telling reporters that as a lifelong Barrow County …

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Parents counselled to let their girls study after Ludhiana school becomes co-ed: Principal
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Parents counselled to let their girls study after Ludhiana school becomes co-ed: Principal

Hindustan Times  

Government Senior Secondary School, Division No. 3, which initially was dedicated to just girls, has now started enrolling boys as the school got the status of ‘School of Eminence’ last year. Principal of the school, Ranjit Kaur said that the parents who did not want their daughters to study along with the boys, used to enrol them in this school …

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Legal experts say a fight over a Black teen's dreadlocks shows how the law still enables racism
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Legal experts say a fight over a Black teen's dreadlocks shows how the law still enables racism

Salon  

A federal judge this week dismissed a majority of the claims in a Black Texas high school student's lawsuit against his school district, which accused officials there of racial and gender discrimination for punishing him over his refusal to change his hairstyle. Related Judge says Texas school district can punish Black student for length of his hairstyle In his order, …

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Gilded treasures: Inside a museum of gold-tinted Mysore paintings
6 months ago

Gilded treasures: Inside a museum of gold-tinted Mysore paintings

Hindustan Times  

This school of art dates to the 16th century and the rule of the lavishly wealthy Wodeyars. “In all my travels across India, I noticed that only a few museums in Bengaluru had sections dedicated to this school of art,” Singh says. “It was a painting of Paravasudeva, an aspect of Vishnu, seated on a serpent in his heavenly abode …

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Some small schools in country communities are struggling to stay open, while others thrive
1 year ago

Some small schools in country communities are struggling to stay open, while others thrive

ABC  

In western Victoria, two small schools are gathering – but for vastly different reasons. School council president Robin Hallett said his son struggled previously with school, but since moving to Bullarto Primary, he's been keen to go every day. End of an era Students at St Brendan's Primary School in Dunnstown had their final classes this week, ending 165 years …

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Dehradun's Doon To Gwalior's Scindia, 5 Most Expensive Schools In India
1 year, 3 months ago

Dehradun's Doon To Gwalior's Scindia, 5 Most Expensive Schools In India

News 18  

Do you know what the most expensive schools are in India? Doon School, Dehradun According to reports, the Doon School in Dehradun comes first on the list of the most expensive schools in India. The Doon School admission fee is Rs 5 lakh. This is an all-boys boarding school and it is famous for its renowned alumni, such as India’s …

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Zilla Parishad refuses to start class 8 in Shahapur school, parents rush to seek admission in far off schools
1 year, 5 months ago

Zilla Parishad refuses to start class 8 in Shahapur school, parents rush to seek admission in far off schools

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Parents of 19 class 8 students at Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee International School, Khardi in Thane district are rushing to secure admission in private schools as far as 18 kms away from their homes after they learnt that the Zilla Parishad decided against starting class 8. “Now the zilla parishad administration has abruptly announced the exclusion of class …

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This school reopened quickly after COVID. Kids’ reading was still behind
1 year, 6 months ago

This school reopened quickly after COVID. Kids’ reading was still behind

Associated Press  

COLUMBUS, Kan. — Students spread out in their rural Kansas classroom, answering questions with a partner about invaders atop elephants attempting to sack Rome more than 2,000 years ago. “I have kids,” Noel said midway through the year, “that legitimately cannot read.” Noel is used to adapting to students’ needs, and she has been pulling out all the strategies in …

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The pandemic widened gaps in reading. Can one teacher ‘do something about that’?
1 year, 7 months ago

The pandemic widened gaps in reading. Can one teacher ‘do something about that’?

Associated Press  

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — Richard Evans makes his way through rows of his students in his third grade classroom, stooping to pick up an errant pencil and answering questions above the din of chairs sliding on hardwood floors. In the teacher’s patient coaching through reading concepts usually mastered in first grade — letter “blends” like “ch” and “sh.” It is …

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Many kids need tutoring help. Only a small fraction get it
1 year, 9 months ago

Many kids need tutoring help. Only a small fraction get it

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Without it, “next year is going to be really …

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Many kids need tutoring help. Only a small fraction get it
1 year, 9 months ago

Many kids need tutoring help. Only a small fraction get it

Associated Press  

David Daniel knows his son needs help. Without it, “next year is going to be really hard on him.” As America’s schools confront dramatic learning setbacks caused by the pandemic, experts have held up intensive tutoring as the single best antidote. https://apnews.com/video/floods-television-hamburg-storms-national-f527e5d0404847f599735d4898974086 “It works, it’s effective, it gets students to improve in their learning and catch up,” said Amie Rapaport, …

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Three years on, here is a compilation of all the OpIndia ground reports on 2020 Delhi riots
1 year, 9 months ago

Three years on, here is a compilation of all the OpIndia ground reports on 2020 Delhi riots

Op India  

On the 24th and 25th of February 2020, India’s national capital Delhi saw large-scale anti-Hindu riots which marked the culmination of the hostility, hatred, and anger spread by the anti-CAA protests by the Islamists in Shaheen Bagh and other areas. Hindu shops were specifically targetted OpIndia visited Delhi’s Chand Bagh area on the 27th of February 2020, in the aftermath …

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Next stress for many parents: First school lunch bills since 2020
2 years, 3 months ago

Next stress for many parents: First school lunch bills since 2020

CNN  

CNN — Though East Hampton is a solidly middle-class town in Connecticut, dozens of families are applying for free school meals for the first time as they contend with high food costs and tight budgets. They are also trying to make sure that those who do qualify for free or reduced-price meals submit applications, which parents haven’t had to do …

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Kejriwal inaugurates Delhi\'s first school that will prepare students for armed forces
2 years, 3 months ago

Kejriwal inaugurates Delhi\'s first school that will prepare students for armed forces

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday inaugurated the city's first school which will prepare students for the armed forces. The Shaheed Bhagat Singh Armed Forces Preparatory School at Jharoda Kalan in Najafgarh currently has 175 students. "Delhi Government's Armed Forces Preparatory School starts today besides special education, students will get four-year long coaching for the National Defence …

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Official claims just eyewash; govt. schools in dire straits
2 years, 6 months ago

Official claims just eyewash; govt. schools in dire straits

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The Telangana government has assured that it would implement multiple steps to improve the 26,065 state-run schools through the ‘Mana Ooru Mana Badi’ scheme over three years, from building basic infrastructure to providing digital classrooms, as well as starting instruction in English medium. Schools located close to the district headquarters and Zilla Parishad High Schools in mandal quarters are …

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Tatler reveals its annual pick of the UK's best prep and public schools
3 years, 3 months ago

Tatler reveals its annual pick of the UK's best prep and public schools

Daily Mail  

As children head back to the classrooms, society bible Tatler has unveiled its annual pick of the best prep and public schools in the UK. Attended by the Princess Royal, it's easy to see why this Kent school, set on 240 acres of countryside, appealed to the outdoors-loving royal Caterham School Term fees: day £6,875; boarding: £13,710 Located within the …

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