Innovations High School’s Principal Alicia Arnold hosted a successful Day of Thanks event, bringing together fathers, family members, community partners, and students to celebrate community spirit, giving, and gratitude.
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You are an Influencer
James E. Webb had a tremendous impact on the lives of those around him, from teaching them how to play musical instruments to inspiring them to reach their full potential in life.
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How to get your kids ready to go back to school without stress − 5 tips from an experienced school counselor
To make the transition back to school smoother, parents can listen to their child’s concerns, discuss the new routine, plan ahead, instill confidence, and seek support when needed.
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State Rep. Dagmara Avelar to Lead Effort to Secure Retirement Benefits for Public Workers
State Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar will lead the House Pensions Working Group to secure a competitive, sustainable retirement for teachers, public safety workers, and others who serve our communities.
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State Senator Pushes for Ban on Direct Shipping of E-Cigarettes
State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel has championed a measure to prohibit e-cigarettes from being shipped to anyone in the state, in an effort to protect youth from the dangers of vaping.
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OP-ED: Relieving the burden of student loan debt
Over 50% of Black borrowers report their net worth is less than they owe in student loan debt. Also, Black students are more likely to borrow, and borrow larger amounts, relative to other racial or ethnic subgroups. Black college graduates owe an average $25,000 more in student loan debt than white college graduates. Four years after graduation, 48% of Black borrowers owe an average of 12.5% more than they borrowed.
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First Anti-Critical Race Theory Complaint in Tennessee Targets Martin Luther King, Jr. Book
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Though “critical race theory” is a part of college level curriculum at law schools, the term has become a wide-ranging catch all in conservative circles. Many have loosely defined to mean any curriculum that includes efforts towards greater diversity and equity as well as discussions about how exclusion and bigotry has played a role in the shaping of American history and present-day events.
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USF joins State program to help recruit, retain teachers of color
There are 24 Illinois colleges and universities, including the University of St. Francis (USF) that have volunteered for a pilot program to develop plans to recruit and retain future teachers of color. According to The Illinois State Board of Education (SBE), the pilot will help establish best practices ahead of ISBE requiring all 54 Illinois educator preparation programs to develop plans next year. “The diversity of Illinois is one of our state’s greatest strengths – including in our classrooms,” said Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker. “By recruiting faculty of color who share their students’ lived experiences or expand their perspectives, our schools can empower more students to achieve their goals and pursue their passions. This pilot program is just the beginning of ISBE’s recruitment efforts, and I commend the leadership of the 24 colleges and universities who have volunteered to spearhead this initiative with us.” “I applaud the 24 colleges and universities that have volunteered to lead the way in breaking down barriers for people of color to join the teaching profession,” said State Superintendent of Education Dr. Carmen I. Ayala. “All students, and especially students of color, benefit from having diverse educators throughout their school experiences. My own mentors in my career have been people of color like me. When the role models and people in positions of authority in our lives look like us, that shapes our perception of our place in the world in a positive and powerful way.”
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Meet the Memphis School Nurse Who Helped a Shooting Victim Survive
THE NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — As the nation faces a school nursing shortage, Karen Taylor is part of an expanded pool of nurses inside of Shelby County Schools this year thanks to a COVID-relief grant. When she got the call that a student was in crisis, her years of training set in. She rushed to the student’s side, comforted him, and called his father. She wrapped her arm around his shoulder to comfort him and used her other hand to put pressure on his wound until paramedics arrived.
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Say What? TSU Offers Scholarship to Every Middle College High Senior
NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER _ Seniors are shouting, dancing, jumping, and screaming as each name gets called, and they run down to the front. Parents are going crazy, too. The happy pandemonium mounts to a deafening crescendo, and as the last names are called, everyone now realizes that the entire class has received a scholarship to TSU, located in Nashville.
