Jul. 1—AUSTIN — The Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) took no action against recommendations made by Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath, opening the door for four new charter school operators at its regularly scheduled meeting June 25 — 28. Subject to clearing contractual contingencies, the following applicants will open new charter schools and begin […]
Armenia is the latest country that has recognized an independent Palestinian state, according to a statement released by the Foreign Ministry in Yerevan on Friday. “The catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza and the ongoing military conflict are among the primary issues on the international political agenda that require settlement,” the ministry said. Armenia had always […]
VIENNA (AP) — Russia may eventually restart the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant that it seized in southeastern Ukraine but shares the view of international monitors that it’s not practical and possibly dangerous to do so now, the U.N. nuclear watchdog chief said Monday. International Atomic Energy Agency Director-General Rafael Grossi said he gained an understanding of […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday again questioned the legitimacy of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, saying he would only recognize the authority of the country’s parliament in Kiev. Putain said that under the Ukrainian constitution, martial law stipulates that only the powers of the Supreme Council are extended – but not those of the president. […]
Ireland formally recognized the state of Palestine on Tuesday, a decision that has angered Israel but which Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris said is a sign of faith in the two-state solution. Last week, the Irish leader joined his counterparts in Spain and Norway in announcing that the three countries would formally recognize an independent […]
Around this time yesterday, Barack Obama issued a poignant statement in honor of Memorial Day. “One of the greatest honors of my life was the privilege of serving as commander-in-chief, and with pride also came sometimes heartbreak and loss,” the former president wrote. “And the sober recognition of the sacrifices that so many Americans and […]
Spc. Eduardo Torres’ family gathered in the shade of a live oak tree in Mount Olivet Cemetery, seated in folding chairs about 100 yards from where their beloved son and brother was buried. They wore white T-shirts with his name, a beaming photo of him in uniform, and the years of his short life — […]
CHEBOYGAN — While the school year is reaching its end, student honors are continuing for Cheboygan Area Schools. The May school board meeting kicked off with a wealth of student celebrations, including the April Students of the Month honorees. Freshman Piper Stead was the first recognized during the meeting. Stead, nominated by Karl Wood, was […]
May 21—Bullard ISD recognized 29 teachers for earning Teacher Incentive Allotment designations awarded by the Texas Education Agency. Funded in House Bill 3 by the 86th Texas Legislature in June 2019, the bill established an optional TIA system to provide incentive funding to help recruit, retain and reward exceptional teachers. Each local school system creates […]
May 16—The Monongalia County Board of Education has quickly moved on after the overwhelming defeat of the Renaissance Academy bond measure during Tuesday’s primary election. Meeting in regular session that following evening, BOE members approved proposed rates for the district’s $176.8 operating budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25. In contrast, the bond call for the academy, […]
May 7—The Air Force Research Laboratory recently recognized milestones of two programs that aim to drum up enthusiasm in science, technology, engineering and math education. AFRL last month took over the Albuquerque Convention Center to memorialize 30 years of a Mission to Mars program and 20 years for the Department of Defense STARBASE New Mexico […]
May 7—The Lauderdale County Board of Supervisors recognized local law enforcement Monday as it issued proclamations declaring National Correctional Officers Week and National Police Officers Week. Supervisor Josh Todd said Lauderdale County will recognize National Correctional Officers Week on May 5-11 and National Police Officers Week on May 12-18. May 15, Todd said, is recognized […]