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8+ min ago (1002+ words) Demetrios Nicolaides is the father of five elementary-age daughters, but the tumult in his life doesn't end there. He is Alberta's very busy minister of education and childcare, working hard to build consensus with deeply frustrated educators in the aftermath of a gnarly teachers strike. He's also a prime target in a well-orchestrated plan to recall a growing number of United Conservative Party (UCP) MLAs, which may not be unrelated. Perhaps the only PhD inside Premier Danielle Smith's cabinet and caucus, Nicolaides is the standard-bearer for academically sound and evidence-based approaches to bridging deep political divides. His current challenge is to ensure complexity and aggression are addressed in K-12 classrooms, aggravated by swelling class sizes. "We can't ask our teachers to be interpreters, mental health experts, clinical professionals and teachers, all at the same time," declares Nicolaides. Few would disagree. Nicolaides…...

13+ min ago (251+ words) The Semmes Branch Library celebrated its 20th anniversary, highlighting its role as a community hub with inclusive family fun and interactive activities. Semmes Library celebrates 20 years as vibrant community hub with family festivities SAN ANTONIO " The Semmes Branch Library marked a major milestone on Saturday, Dec. 13, celebrating 20 years of serving the community with a birthday bash packed full of family fun. Located at 15060 Judson Road, the celebration kicked off with a special ceremony reflecting on the library's history and its lasting impact on generations of readers, learners, and neighbors. From there, the party spilled outdoors as families enjoyed a variety of free activities designed for all ages. CHECK OUT THE GALLERY Several activities highlighted the library's newly renovated patio, now featuring interactive outdoor musical instruments, expanded seating, and two outdoor chess tables"creating an inviting space for learning and play beyond…...

16+ min ago (368+ words) A coalition of school-board members and parents is suing New York Attorney General Letitia James and other state officials over their threats to remove school-board members who express or allow parents to express viewpoints at odds with those of the LGBT lobby. Represented by the Southeastern Legal Foundation (SLF), the plaintiffs are asking a federal court to strike down the threatening "guidance" as an unconstitutional infringement on their free-speech rights. On May 8, James and state Education Commissioner Betty Rosa sent a guidance letter to school boards across the Empire State warning them of the dire consequences of allowing unfettered speech on transgender issues at their meetings. The two advised boards that, during their meetings, they have a duty to prohibit "all comments on a particular topic that would have discriminatory, harassing, or bullying effects." Furthermore, "purely ideological statements opposing students…...

26+ min ago (214+ words) Jalgaon: Orthopaedics is a very diverse field. The bones and disorders of the body can be studied very well with the help of new technology. These workshops will be guiding lights for young doctors and students, stated Dean Dr Girish Thakur. It was inaugurated by Dean Dr Girish Thakur. Present on the dais were Dr. Raghu Prasad Verma and Dr. Abhay Nene from Mumbai, District President of the Orthopedic Association Dr. Rajesh Patil, Dr. Milind Kolhe, and Head of the Orthopaedics Department of the college, Dr. Rajkumar Suryavanshi. The dignitaries inaugurated the workshop by lighting the lamp. In his introductory remarks, Dr. Suryavanshi explained the objective behind holding the workshop, stating that the goal is to produce skilled orthopedic surgeons from this college in the future. A souvenir of the workshop was also released by the dignitaries. Following this, Dean…...

26+ min ago (172+ words) Published - December 14, 2025 07:12 pm IST - HUBBALLI Thanks to the initiative taken by MP of Chikkodi Priyanka Jarkiholi, fifteen meritorious girl students from various colleges in Chikkodi Educational District will fly with her to New Delhi to watch the Parliament session. These students have excelled in the SSLC and II year PUC examinations in the academic year 2024-25 and will now fly with Ms. Jarkiholi to New Delhi from Sambra Airport on Monday at 8.45 a.m. Ms. Jarkiholi is bearing the entire cost. The meritorious students are Komala Havaldar, Daneshwari Chougala, Sneha Pujeri, Srushti Padolkar, Amruta Terani, Vishalakshi Shelar, Roopa Hadaginal, Nirmita Savadatti, Revati Madar, Srushti Akkiwater, Sanjana Patil, Aishwarya Patil, Kaveri Mallapure, and two others. Speaking on the initiative Ms. Jarkiholi has said that similar to the opportunity given to the selected school students to watch the legislature proceedings, she wanted to provide the…...

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38+ min ago (870+ words) You were told you'd change the world. But there's a better way to think about your potential. Your Mileage May Vary is an advice column offering you a unique framework for thinking through your moral dilemmas. It's based on value pluralism " the idea that each of us has multiple values that are equally valid but that often conflict with each other. To submit a question, fill out this anonymous form. Here's this week's question from a reader, condensed and edited for clarity: I've worked in communications for the past decade helping get important ideas out to the public. I'm good at what I do and I think it's useful, but I don't really feel like I'm having a grand impact on the world. Meanwhile, some of my friends have built their entire careers around the goal of having the biggest…...

38+ min ago (1307+ words) WASHINGTON " Some of the country's most prestigious colleges are enrolling record numbers of low-income students " a growing admissions priority in the absence of affirmative action. The Supreme Court has struck down affirmative action in college admissions, forcing institutions of higher education to look for new ways to a" Jesse Owens, also known as "The Buckeye Bullet," started his track career in high school, setting records for the long jump, the 100-yard dash, and the high jump. After graduating, Owens enrolled at Ohio State University to continue his wins in events like the Big Ten, Amateur Athletic Union championships, and the Olympic trials. There are many firsts when it comes to Max Robinson. Robinson was a journalist for ABC News and co-anchored for "ABC World News Tonight," becoming the first Black American broadcast network news anchor in American television history in…...

48+ min ago (338+ words) India has emerged as the global leader in learning about Generative AI (GenAI), recording an impressive 3.6 million enrollments in 2025, the highest worldwide, according to a report by online learning platform Coursera. This surge is a significant reflection of India's rapid transition toward a digital, AI-ready workforce, according to Coursera's 2025 Learner Trends report. Prepared by surveying 32.8 million learners, the report added that GenAI continued to dominate India's learning patterns in 2025. The report further added that Indian learners are enrolling in both introductory and advanced GenAI programs at an accelerating pace, with the country now recording three GenAI enrollments every minute--up from one per minute last year. Popular courses such as Google AI Essentials, Generative AI for Everyone, and Generative AI: Introduction and Applications have driven this massive growth in AI education, the report stated. This surge in skills development is…...

50+ min ago (187+ words) Queensland, Australia, made its first appearance at DIDAC India 2025 with a delegation of skills and education technology providers, marking a step in the state's engagement with India's education and workforce development sector. Officials said the focus of the visit was not limited to offering products or services, but to explore partnerships and joint development aligned with India's education reforms and skilling needs. "India today offers a strong environment to test and develop education solutions," said Abhinav Bhatia, Senior Trade and Investment Commissioner for South Asia at TIQ. "Queensland's education providers bring experience across vocational training, workforce preparation, digital learning and student support." Officials said the discussion during DIDAC India 2025 highlighted that the shared priorities of India and Queensland revolve around employability, digital delivery, and access to skills-based education. As engagement advances beyond preliminary discussions, Queensland is pursing partnerships that would…...