A former first grade teacher shared her reaction to a judge’s decision to lighten her sentence in the Atlanta Public Schools cheating scandal. Shani Robinson said she’s been living with a dark cloud looming over her since a grand jury indicted her and 35 other APS teachers and administrators in 2013. “I was facing 25 […]
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Takeaways from AP’s report on Philippines governor’s interest in natural gas
BATANGAS, Philippines (AP) — The Philippines is engaged in a major buildout of natural gas power at a time when scientists say the world needs to urgently phase out fossil fuel use because of climate change. Analysts say Filipinos will likely pay more for their electricity and that additional future needs could have been met […]
Takeaways from AP’s report on access to gene therapies for rare diseases
The promise of gene therapy looms large for families dealing with rare, genetic disorders. Such treatments offer the possibility of one-time cures. But families and researchers worry such therapies will remain out of reach. Collectively, about 350 million people worldwide suffer from rare diseases, most of which are genetic. But each of the 7,000 individual […]
More than 200 “handle with care” notifications sent by first responders to APS in past year
Jun. 20—”I can’t hear you,” said Maralyn Beck, founder of New Mexico Child First Network. “I’m just trying to be safe.” Beck was addressing a group of law enforcement officers on Wednesday, teaching them about Albuquerque’s “handle with care” policy. Traumatic experiences can leave students struggling to learn, Beck said — unable to “hear” or […]
Why Patek Philippe Is Doing Everything It Can to Avoid AP’s ‘Royal Oak Problem’
Since 1996 we have been told that, “You never actually own a Patek Philippe. You merely look after it for the next generation.” Known as “the generations campaign,” this masterstroke of luxury marketing became a literal textbook example. The message was clear: A Patek Philippe is a timeless heirloom, the very antithesis of a trendy […]
A former Los Lunas police sergeant resigned after accidentally shooting his gun in his office. Less than two weeks later, he was hired by APS.
Apr. 12—A former Los Lunas police sergeant who accidentally shot his gun while inside a police station was recently hired by Albuquerque Public Schools, a district official confirmed Friday. Sgt. Buster Whitley, who Los Lunas Police Chief Frank Lucero estimated had been on the force since 2012, resigned his post last month after firing off […]
Despite drop in state grad rates, APS shows numbers on the rise
Mar. 28—Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… While it was recently reported that graduation rates in Minnesota have slipped in 2023, the reverse seems to be true in the Austin Public Schools district. Minnesota Public Radio reported Thursday that the state’s four-year graduation rate for 2023 was 83.3%, down from 83.6% recorded in 2022. That […]
Family speaks out on APS police officer’s use of pepper spray on autistic student
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New video obtained by News 13 sheds further light on an incident involving an Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) officer’s use of pepper spray on an autistic student. Jackson Turnbull-Espinoza’s parents expressed their dismay stating that their son is still confused by the circumstances that led to him being maced. “We’re angry, we’re frustrated. […]
APS board to take up academic calendar for next school year
Feb. 20—It’s never too early to start planning vacations. On Wednesday, the Albuquerque Public Schools board is set to vote on the district’s academic calendar for the next year, which would slightly alter breaks and the first day of school. Some 13,261 students, staff, families and other community members provided feedback for the calendar. That’s […]
Takeaways from the AP’s look at the role of conspiracy theories in American politics and society
WASHINGTON (AP) — Conspiracy theories have a long history. Humans have always speculated about secret motives and plots as a way to understand their world and avoid danger. These days, however, conspiracy theories and those who believe them seem to be playing an outsize role in politics and culture. Republican Donald Trump has amplified conspiracy […]
Local teacher to make history in Atlanta as first teacher to serve on the APS Board of Education
Local teacher to make history in Atlanta as first teacher to serve on the APS Board of Education On Monday, a metro area teacher will make history in Atlanta. Albert “Shivy” Brooks will be the first teacher currently working in a classroom to be sworn into the Atlanta Public Schools Board of Education. [DOWNLOAD: Free […]
Takeaways on AP’s investigation into cocoa coming from a protected Nigerian rainforest
OMO FOREST RESERVE, Nigeria (AP) — Habitat for a dwindling population of critically endangered African forest elephants is under threat, a casualty of the world’s appetite for chocolate. Deforestation driven by planting cocoa, the main ingredient in chocolate, is whittling down Omo Forest Reserve, a protected rainforest in southwestern Nigeria that helps combat climate change […]