Apr. 15—Absence may make the heart grow fonder but it does not make the student better academically. In fact, a national trend of students not attending classes is creating new problems for educators. Officials run much of the problem back to the COVID pandemic in 2020 that shut down schools and businesses. Before the pandemic […]
LAS VEGAS, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico Highlands University experienced a ransomware attack late last week which resulted in classes being canceled until Sunday. In response to the attack, the university took the impacted systems offline and commenced an investigation. Rio Rancho elementary school may be changed into a full-time Pre-K facility That investigation is ongoing […]
Apr. 10—New Mexico Highlands University has extended canceled classes through Sunday after a cyberattack threatened the university’s cybersecurity defenses and resulted in significant tech outages. Though students will miss more than a week of classes due to the attack, the disruption won’t change end dates for this semester’s courses or planned graduation festivities, David Lepre, […]
Apr. 9—MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Library will offer a free beginning English for Speakers of Other Languages class starting this month. “We’re going to be starting with the alphabet and with simple conversations,” said Brandee Miller, who’s teaching the class. “I will be also providing materials for them to study to take home […]
Apr. 8—A ransomware attack that has affecting New Mexico Highlands University for nearly a week so far has caused officials to cancel classes through Tuesday. It’s the latest in a string of cyberattacks targeting state entities. New Mexico Highland’s Information Technology Services department identified a technology issue on April 3, verifying a few days later […]
Apr. 7—New Mexico Highlands University is the latest victim in a series of local cyberattacks: A ransomware attack threatened the university’s cybersecurity defenses last week, resulting in canceled classes and disruptions in employee payroll systems. Classes — in-person and online — will be canceled through Tuesday, campus officials announced Sunday via an online emergency operations […]
Mar. 28—BEMIDJI — Headwaters Music and Arts will host a Pottery and Pints class and Porch Pottery series this April at Headwaters, 519 Minnesota Ave. NW. Adult participants can enjoy a relaxing afternoon of glazing pottery pieces at a Pottery and Pints class from 4 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 13. Attendees have the […]
The Hays school district announced classes at Tom Green Elementary School will be canceled on Monday to allow students and staff to grieve after two people, including a child, died Friday in a school bus rollover crash in western Bastrop County. Principal Jennifer Hanna said the campus will remain open for those who are seeking […]
AIKEN, SC (WJBF)– The University of South Carolina Aiken will be closed for in-person operations Friday, March 15, as teams work to restore water service to the main campus, including operability of restrooms and on-campus water sources. There is no interruption to water service for University Police, University Housing, and the Convocation Center. Water restoration […]
North Carolina’s Parents’ Bill of Rights is affecting students’ ability to learn about domestic violence in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, says the chair of the county’s Domestic Violence Advisory Board. LoveSpeaksOut canceled or postponed dozens of sessions in CMS since the the measure, Senate Bill 49, became law last year, Tanisha Patterson-Powe, who chairs the Domestic Violence […]
Researchers have found a new way to improve academic scores for college students studying the science, technology, engineering and mathematics field. A recently published study from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln found that using artificial intelligence interventions boosted student achievement in STEM courses. Retention rates in undergraduate STEM majors have fallen below 50%, and graduation rates […]
Tom Horne, a Republican, is state superintendent of public instruction. Score one for parental choice and for state superintendents staying in their own lane. A Maricopa County Superior Court judge has dismissed state Superintendent Tom Horne’s lawsuit seeking to shut down a dual language program for children who haven’t yet mastered English. Oh, the horror. That […]