President Joe Biden lamented earlier this week the “devastating” and “heartbreaking” images of the carnage in the southern Gaza city of Rafah after an Israeli airstrike engulfed a makeshift camp of displaced Palestinians in flames and killed 45 people, calling on Israel to better protect civilians. But even after applying pressure on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu […]
NEW YORK — The first prosecution of a former president is nearing the end. The 12 New Yorkers who will soon weigh the evidence in Donald Trump’s Manhattan criminal trial could reach three different verdicts. All would require a unanimous decision. If they can’t agree, there’s a fourth possible outcome: a hung jury. Plus, there’s […]
With the general election on the horizon, Chicago voters have yet another position to vote for this fall: the city’s school board members. Regardless of their outcome, the elections will be historic, both expanding the seven-person board to 21 members and giving the public direct control over some of the members of the Chicago Board […]
As school districts in Southwest Florida continue to wrangle with how to deal with student cell phones during school hours, I would like to share the positive results we have seen so far concerning students’ mental health and academic performance at The Village School of Naples. At the end of the 2021-22 school year, we […]
Within the last century, researchers’ understanding of genetics has undergone a profound transformation. Genes, regions of DNA that are largely responsible for our physical characteristics, were considered unchanging under the original model of genetics pioneered by biologist Gregor Mendel in 1865. That is, genes were thought to be largely unaffected by a person’s environment. The […]
Metro Tech takes great pride in reflecting on our achievements and the positive impact we’ve had on our students, community and local businesses, reminding us of the remarkable strides we’ve made and the accomplishments we’ve garnered, which paint a picture of success we’re eager to share. In recent years, Metro Tech witnessed a 42% rise […]
In nearly every category, Michigan’s standings in national rankings for student performance are near the bottom. As lawmakers, we have a duty to deliver more for our parents and students. The solution is clearly not about handing over more money. Over the past decade, school funding has broken record after record in the annual budget […]
LAKEWOOD Colo, (KDVR) — Looking at horrific images of a single-car crash from West Metro Fire, it’s hard to believe the driver walked away unharmed. Fire officials say that it’s all because of new technology, vehicle safety features and special training that helps with the positive outcomes. “A lot of times I’ll show up on […]
At the College of St. Benedict and St. John’s University, we take our responsibilities as educators seriously. We also embrace the important work of shaping Bennies and Johnnies with a sense of joy, hope and awe. It is sacred work –that of providing unique opportunities and experiences for students to develop the habits and practices […]