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8+ min ago (1119+ words) Monday, December 8th marked the final public meeting for Garden City's longest-serving Library Board trustee. On that evening, Garden City Public Library Trustee J. Randolph Colahan was greeted by Mayor Ed Finneran and Village Trustee Bruce Torino for a round of congratulations and appreciation for more than two decades of service. He received plaques, proclamations, and, above all, heartfelt words [] The post Garden City Library's longest-serving trustee steps down first appeared on Garden City News. Library Board Trustee Linda Ryan; Library Board Vice Chair Mary Maguire; Village Trustee and Board Liaison to the Library, Bruce Torino; Randy's daughter, Claire Long; outgoing Library Board Trustee Randy Colahan; his wife, Elena; his sister, Laurie Burke; Mayor Ed Finneran; and Library Board Trustee Paul O'Grady. (Not pictured: Library Chair Colleen Foley). Monday, December 8th marked the final public meeting for Garden City's longest-serving Library Board trustee....

8+ min ago (511+ words) At its December 9th work session, the Garden City Board of Education saw the districtu2019s latest primary and elementary instructional updates in action, as students demonstrated learning through interactive, hands-on activities. Administrators and teacher-leaders from Hemlock, Locust, and Homestead Schools began with an overview of What I Need (WIN) Time, which provides targeted instruction for kindergarten and first grade students. During these sessions, students rotate through stations led by classroom teachers, a speech pathologist, and a math coach to strengthen skills in phonics, phonemic awareness, and math fact fluency. Reported WIN Time outcomes included gains in kindergarten addition and subtraction, [] At its December 9th work session, the Garden City Board of Education saw the district's latest primary and elementary instructional updates in action, as students demonstrated learning through interactive, hands-on activities. Administrators and teacher-leaders from Hemlock, Locust, and Homestead Schools began with an…...

11+ min ago (417+ words) by George Jared([emailprotected]) 13 seconds ago 0 views Williams Baptist University and Black River Technical College will partner on workforce training in the region it was announced Tuesday (Dec. 9) at the WBU Board of Trustees meeting. Specific details weren't offered, but WBU President Dr. Stan Norman noted that the two institutions have worked collaboratively in the past and are only separated by nine miles. "We already enjoy a very collegial relationship with BRTC, and we plan to develop that partnership in ways that will greatly benefit both institutions and the region we serve," Norman said. "We hope to flesh out plans for this collaboration and announce details over the next several weeks." It was the first meeting of the board's 2025-26 year, and seven members are either new to the board or returning after having served previously. Joining the board this year…...

15+ min ago (50+ words) Code Girls United is a non-profit here in central Montana dedicated to training young women grades 4th through 8th on technology, coding, and business. Code Girls United is a non-profit here in central Montana dedicated to training young women grades 4th through 8th on technology, coding, and business....

16+ min ago (447+ words) TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - One in three Arizona students is missing too much school, and leaders are split on how to solve the problem. The Helios Education Foundation released numbers showing 34 percent of high schoolers are chronically absent. That means they miss 10 percent of the school year, or nine days, per semester. Absenteeism in Arizona is still higher than before the pandemic. In 2018, 24 percent of high school students and 14 percent of students in K-8 were absent. Across the board, absenteeism gets worse in high school. Absenteeism is still between 10 and 15 percent higher than before the pandemic. The pandemic may continue to be a factor, but leaders agree it's time for solutions. State Superintendent Tom Horne calls on schools to toughen up. "If you miss 9 days in a semester, or 18 in a year " you don't get credit. Or at the elementary school level,…...

17+ min ago (328+ words) Hyderabad: Serious questions are being raised over the functioning of minority institutions in Telangana, with stakeholders pointing to their unchecked self-administration and a glaring lack of... Hyderabad: Serious questions are being raised over the functioning of minority institutions in Telangana, with stakeholders pointing to their unchecked self-administration and a glaring lack of regulatory oversight The absence of monitoring mechanisms has left entitled students'that is, those from minority communities'at the receiving end of systemic violations.According to sources in the State Higher Education Department (SHEDE), previous attempts to bring minority institutions under stricter regulatory oversight were met with resistance Universities, the Higher Education Council, and the department itself reportedly faced political pressure whenever efforts were made to enforce compliance A senior official from the Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad (JNTUH), explained that affiliations under minority status are granted based merely on…...

20+ min ago (414+ words) The chief organiser of South Korea's notoriously gruelling university entrance exams has quit " after complaints that an English test he designed was just too difficult. South Korea's college entry exam " known locally as the "Suneung" " is essential for admission to top universities and widely regarded as a gateway to social mobility, economic security and even a good marriage. But this year just over three percent of those who took the exam scored top marks in the English test " the lowest since absolute grading was introduced for the subject in 2018. Students were given just 70 minutes to answer 45 questions. One question singled out for criticism asked students to assess the political philosophers Immanuel Kant and Thomas Hobbes and analyse their views on the rule of law. Another asked students to consider the nature of time and clocks, while another probed how the…...

24+ min ago (205+ words) Lewisville ISD and Double Oak Police Department officials are investigating accusations of hazing during a Flower Mound high school football team dinner, according to a Lewisville ISD statement. The district began its investigation into Marcus High School's football program after a student reported being stripped of his clothing and shot with a pellet gun at an offensive line team dinner in October, according to the statement. The incident involved allegations of hazing, bullying and Title IX violations. Officials interviewed more than 70 students, 20 staff members and 13 parents in connection with the allegations, the statement said. The district said it will not be providing additional details due to privacy laws. The names of those interviewed were not released. "All allegations were evaluated and shared with the appropriate agencies," the statement said. "In cases where conduct violated district policy, appropriate disciplinary action was…...

24+ min ago (560+ words) Five UM students launched Miami Venture Studio, a startup company designed to connect students with company executives, leaders and investors. The idea for MVS originated about nine months ago. Yusif Gurbanli, a fourth-year Ph.D. student studying mechanical engineering, and Jaron Mohammed, a junior also studying mechanical engineering, found themselves overwhelmed by companies asking them for help with coding and other tasks. "At some point, you just can't keep on saying yes to the companies. You can say yes like twice, but you just can't do ten projects at the same time," said Gurbanli. "But, you know other people who can do probably as good of a job as you could have done and you want to give them an opportunity." With a rough idea in mind, the pair joined forces with three students they knew from a mechanics lab and…...

25+ min ago (554+ words) Habilitative Systems, Inc. (HSI), a leading behavioral health and human services organization serving 17 Chicago communities, will host its 5th Annual Race & Health Equity Awards Celebration on Friday, Dec. 12, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Garfield Park Conservatory, 300 N. Central Park Ave. in Chicago." "This year's event honors seven outstanding leaders whose work continues to advance educational opportunity and strengthen communities across Chicago. Our celebration convenes leaders, advocates, and visionaries committed to educational equity and expanding pathways to success," said Donald J. Dew, President and CEO of HSI." "Given our current environment where education continues to be under attack, their work is critical to providing greater access to education for all," Dew said." This year's HSI Race & Health Equity Awards honorees reflect decades of commitment to academic excellence, community-building, and social impact. The 2025 honorees are:" " Paul J. Adams, III, Executive Chairman and Founder, Providence St. Mel School,…...