By Ryan FoleyChristian Post reporter | Thursday, March 10, 2022 Unsplash/Georg Arthur Pflueger The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington dropped its mask mandate for Catholic school students after two parents sued District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser over an exception to the masking requirement for their children. Kelly Branaman, superintendent of schools for the archdiocese, […]
ATHENS, Tenn. — After the McMinn County School Board voted in January to drop “Maus,” a graphic novel about the Holocaust, from its eighth-grade curriculum, the community quickly found itself at the center of a national frenzy over book censorship. The book rose to the top of Amazon’s bestseller list. Its author, Art Spiegelman, compared […]
By Mary AlfordJOURNALIST The LaRue Baptist Academy is back and looking to increase enrollment. Principal Nathan Housley, who is also a pastor at LaRue Baptist Church, said that for the 2021-22 school year, they only enrolled 15 students, but they hope to increase that number as the school year approaches. next school year. As this […]
MASSENA — The Massena Public Library has benefited from a grant written by a student at JW Leary High School. Reese Faucher wrote the grant application for the Northern New York Community Foundation’s Community Spirit Youth Giving Challenge, which provided $500 to the library. “They got this grant because of this student’s presentation,” Massena Councilman […]
WASHINGTON (RNS) — Reverend Melech EM Thomas attended two seminaries and graduated from the second, a historically black theological school, in 2016. This academic career placed him on the pulpit of an African Methodist Episcopal Church in North Carolina. But his pursuit of a master’s degree in theology also left him with a debt of […]
Photo via Jonathan Michel. It’s something I usually wait to tell new friends or acquaintances. Those who know me may not even know it now. “Were you too stupid to be in a regular school? “I bet you didn’t have many friends.” “Your parents have taken you in all your life.” Until I walked into […]
Northen also guided Donley through some of the state’s efforts to direct more money to less affluent and needy districts, including passing an “equitable funding formula” in 2016 that gives additional weight to districts that serve more low-income students. and English learners. The state also added $100 million in “upper tier” funds to the 2021-22 […]
The Hawkins County School Board informally agreed last week to sell Keplar Elementary and reuse McPheeters Bend, but the final decision will be made at Thursday’s regular monthly board meeting. The BOE held a facilities workshop on January 27, during which about an hour of discussion was devoted to the two small rural schools that […]
EDMOND, OKLA. – Oklahoma Christian University (OC) and BloomBoard announced the availability of their first two fully accredited master’s degrees, Technology & Computer Science Education (TCS) and Curriculum & Instruction for K-12 educators at the national scale. These innovative programs are supported by BloomBoard’s micro-certificate-based learning approach. Districts across the country strive to provide high-quality […]
The Pine Bluff Community Foundation will be accepting scholarship applications from Feb. 1 through March 15, according to a news release. Pine Bluff and Jefferson County students can go to www.arcf.org/scholarships and apply for available scholarships. The scholarships are administered by the Community Foundation of Arkansas. The Pine Bluff area scholarships are listed in the […]
Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries St. James Church As Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries, the director will focus on creating a community where our youth and young adults are known, loved, and supported in their growth as disciples of Jesus Christ through the Christian formation, service and community. Send your resume […]
WASHINGTON, Jan. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — As students and teachers return to school after winter break, the National Park Foundation (NPF) is thrilled to announce 92 Open OutDoors for Kids grants to connect children to meaningful learning experiences with parks across the country. Open OutDoors for Kids is a program of the NPF’s Youth Engagement […]
A federal judge in the Southern District of Indiana recently ruled that a group of high schools known as the Pendleton Heights Gay-Straight Alliance should have the same guarantees as other school clubs. The alliance, which is a non-program club, should be allowed to promote its meetings and fundraise like other groups, Judge James R. […]
When Roslyn Johnson says goodbye to her fifteen-year-old granddaughter as she leaves for school at 6.30am every morning, she worries about the more than an hour’s journey ahead. “It’s pitch black. So it’s scary and you’re on pins and needles because there’s so much going on today and you can’t take anything for granted, â€Johnson […]
Quebec is closing schools, bars, gyms and movie theaters as public health officials rush to slow the spread of the Omicron COVID-19 variant. Quebec Health Minister Christian Dubé said that in the face of the variant, which appears to double its spread every two days, the government must take action to prevent the health system […]
Don’t miss any story. Follow AG News! Message this LA PUENTE, Calif .– Latin American Bible Institute (LABI) College, 20 miles east of Los Angeles, is nestled in a quiet neighborhood bordered by residences, manufacturing plants, and offices in the South Pacific District, one of the 14 Hispanic districts of the Assemblies of God. The […]
At its quarterly board meeting this week, the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence approved the organization’s 2022 legislative program. The plan focuses on increasing state-wide investments for all levels of education and strengthening education and learning systems to help lay the foundation for public education in the following the COVID-19 pandemic. “In January 2020, the […]
PROVIDENCE, RI (WLNE) – The Providence Public School District has awarded more than $ 150,000 to eight local nonprofits to enrich the school experience for students and families. All funded nonprofits align with Providence’s recovery action plan. The grants are: The YMCA of Greater Providence will launch a Shooting Stars Academic Program for after-school literacy […]
By Gina Christian • Posted on November 28, 2021 About 16 years ago, Mary’s Immaculate Heart sister Lisa Lettiere was teaching visually impaired students in Delaware – but despite her college education, there were some she just couldn’t reach, especially a teenager. , and she didn’t know why. “I went to his classroom and he […]
Linda faye jamison Linda Faye Jamison, born November 28, 1946 to James Clark Sr. and Marie Jamison, left an indelible mark on the world. His kindness, compassion, humility, selflessness and Christian love for others have shaped his entire life. Her beauty, in her heart and in her actions, was always evident, as was her intellect. […]
?? Do you like Philly? Sign up for the free Billy Penn newsletter to get everything you need to know about Philadelphia every day. After a year of pay cuts and advocacy with elected officials, the Greater Philadelphia Film Office is no longer the only film commission in a major American city without government funding. […]
Breaking a ten-year trend, Montgomery County Public Schools announced in late October that the school system was losing students. The era of constant and inevitable MCPS growth is over, signaling dangerous consequences for the stability and funding of our county’s public schools. Our local leaders need to think about how we got here and what […]
Celebration of the Christian school of Owasso, official opening of the OK STEAMM laboratory Rejoice Christian school in Owasso, OK, students of the STEAMM laboratory Rejoice Christian school in Owasso, OK, students of the STEAMM laboratory Rejoice Christian School in Owasso, OK Partners with Creative Learning Systems to Offer New STEAMM Lab LONGMONT, COLORADO, USA, […]
By Chris Croll I would like to highlight some alternatives to public education for parents who are considering leaving Loudoun County public schools. I am a parent who paid tuition at several private schools in the area, home schooled my child and through my volunteer work collaborated with many private school groups and domicile of […]
Mason galemoreContributing [email protected] The US Department of Education announced that the TRIO talent search program at Murray State would receive $ 554,750 to help low-income students. Talent Search, which has been operating in Murray since 2016, helps first-generation low-income students prepare for college. The program is one of eight TRIO programs. The grants will be […]
MONETA, Virginia – On a sunny Thursday morning in September, a few dozen high school students gathered for a weekly church service at what was once the Bottom’s Up Bar & Grill and is now the Smith Mountain Chapel and Cafeteria Lake Christian Academy. Five years ago, the Southwest Virginia school had just 88 students […]
McClain and Marilyn John, R-Shelby, in conjunction with CCV, announced HB 290 at a press conference in the Ohio Statehouse. It replaces a dummy bill, tabled in May and referred to the House finance committee, which declared the intention “to establish a school funding formula that allows families to choose the option for all amounts. […]
These funds include $ 2,417,154 in AmeriCorps funding for ten AmeriCorps programs specifically centered in the Milwaukee area, with several other statewide programs also having members serving in Milwaukee. “This funding will put 888 AmeriCorps members on the ground, including over 300 members in the Milwaukee area, to help our local communities as our state […]
The NoCO IgnitED Summit, a gathering of educators, business leaders and community members, touched down at Loveland High School Thursday afternoon, a stop on a tour of northern Colorado meant to inspire entrepreneurship and make positive connections. While there, Mike Pintaric, a robotics and computer science teacher at Loveland High School, gave attendees a tour […]
Educator, activist and entrepreneur Jamila T. Davis, Ph.D. has been appointed Community Practitioner in Residence by the Center for Community Research and Engagement at Seton Hall University. Commonly known as “CCRE”, the Center for Community Research and Engagement has mobilized University resources to “develop creative solutions to community problems” for nearly 25 years. One of […]
Montgomery Christian School, K-5th grade, continues to thrive. Although principal Kathi Atkins retired in June of this year, her replacement Stephenie Price, a 27-year-old teacher at MPS, Holy Cross and deputy director of MCS last year, began her tenure as principal. With the growth of the Montgomery Christian School, a new Executive Director was also […]
THE WOODLANDS, TX – Woodlands Christian Academy is pleased to announce that it has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School for 2021-2024 for its creative uses of technology in the classroom, preparing students for the 21st century. Apple Distinguished Schools are centers of innovation, leadership and educational excellence. They use Apple technology to connect […]
NEWBURYPORT – Storm Surge will host its final program in the conference series this fall, “Funding and Funding Climate Resilient Communities,†at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 28, in person at the Senior Community Center and virtually on Zoom. Anyone interested in this free program must register in advance at https://storm-surge.org. All COVID-19 protocols will […]
East Lyme – An independent study on the racial climate in East Lyme public schools has found that at least a quarter of the school community is ready to take action to counter racism and advance diversity. The 70-page report characterized schools as strong and study-oriented, with an emphasis on test scores and strict adherence […]
Following an explosive report on Epic charter schools last year, Governor Kevin Stitt requested an investigative audit of the Oklahoma State Department of Education. The audit, which the governor announced Thursday, would focus on the state agency’s financial oversight of public schools. “As we make record investments in our public education system, students and parents […]
BROOKLYN, Ohio – Originally slated to start in 2020, Brooklyn’s new Safety Town program recently completed its first year with more than 50 children participating in four different summer sessions. “Obviously the pandemic kind of put our stimulus plans on hold for 2020, so we started this year,†said Dan Meadows, school resources manager for […]
Two Texas educators hope to create a private online high school for New Mexico teens that combines Bible study with self-paced learning of basic education standards. Joseph Gallegos, a New Mexico native who designed the New Mexico Trinity Preparation Program, based in Midland, Texas, said the “Christian” school meets common basic standards used by schools. […]
COATESVILLE – Five elementary schools in the Coatesville-area school district will receive total funding of more than $ 146,000 to provide students with fresh fruit and vegetable snacks during the school day, State Senator Carolyn Comitta said. Grant funds, provided through the United States Department of Agriculture (FFVP) Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program and administered […]
After spending roughly 20 years as an administrator at Ector County ISD, Tony Parris was looking for something a little different. He found him as the newly installed school principal at the First Odessa Christian Academy, located inside the First Baptist Church at 709 N. Lee Ave. School starts on August 16. Most recently, Parris […]
Through Michel Gryboski, Christian Post reporter | Monday July 19, 2021 People hold up placards at a rally against “Critical Race Theory” (CRT) taught in schools at Loudoun County Government Center in Leesburg, Virginia on June 12, 2021. | AFP via Getty Images / Andrew Caballero A senior Virginia Parent Teacher Association official has resigned […]
Upcoming meetings School boards: Cajon Valley Union School District (El Cajon), 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jamul-Dulzura Union School District, 6.30 p.m. Tuesday, Santee School District, 7 p.m. Tuesday “Films in the Park” presents “Dragon” “Raya and the Last Dragon†is the free feature film scheduled for 7 pm Friday at Pine Valley County Park, 28810 Old […]
Morning Diary / Mary Ann Greier First Presbyterian Church Preschool Board Chair Frank Zamarelli and Board Member / Secretary Melissa Costa check out some of the supplies organized in the closet, ready for the students this fall. SALEM – The Salem First Presbyterian Church Preschool reopens in its 76th year on September 13 with a […]
When Sarah and Zach were looking for a school for their son, they looked for a place like home. That is, loving, kind and where Christian values ​​are on display all day. It was important that their son attended a school where the administration and teachers viewed each child as a gift and helped them […]
A farm that has been a lifeline for people with special needs for over 100 years is about to close. North Kent College has confirmed that it will not renew its contract with Kent County Council (KCC) to manage Princess Christian Farm in Hildenborough, putting its future in doubt. Princess Christian Farm in Hildenborough. Google […]
Ray Carter, Center for Independent Journalism This year, state legislators approved and the government. Kevin stitt signed into law. Bill 1775 which prohibits Oklahoma public schools from teaching certain concepts associated with Critical Race Theory, such as the idea that “an individual, by reason of race or sex, is inherently racist” or that individuals “should […]
Hello. Here are some of the best stories from the region. WEATHER If you liked Wednesday, you’ll really, really like Thursday. There will be a lot of sun, virtually no humidity and a high temperature of 81 degrees. CLICK HERE to check your local forecast. NEW Racial and economic inequalities permeate juvenile justice system, task […]
The National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced this week that eight high school graduates from the Washoe County School District (WCSD) have received college-sponsored scholarships starting in the 2021-2022 school year. A dozen WCSD students initially qualified for the scholarship money. Students will receive annual scholarships ranging from $ 500 to $ 2,000 for up to […]
Press Releases 06/18/2021 Governor Lamont Highlights Summer Program Launch at Norwalk Maritime Aquarium with Support from COVID-19 Stimulus Fund (NORWALK, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today visited the Norwalk Marine Aquarium to highlight an innovative summer program launched at the education center that will provide expanded access to high-quality enrichment opportunities at the over the […]
Parents packed a school board meeting near Cleveland. They flooded the Ohio State Board of Education with comments. They launched the first campaigns for board seats in a Cincinnati suburb. And they lobbied state lawmakers to write not one but two separate bills to ban the teaching of “critical race theory.” “It didn’t feel right […]
Real learning goes beyond a competition for grades. It is not just about being proficient at reading, counting or reciting which religious policy Maurya has changed under which offspring of the Indian Emperor or explaining how Newton’s First Law can be used to predict behavior in situations. Few would dismiss the importance of the latter, […]
ROGERSVILLE – The Hawkins County school system will be accepting suggestions via an online survey through July 1 on how to spend $ 16.4 million in federal stimulus funding. A request to the Tennessee Department of Education outlining the school system’s plan for funding is due Aug.15. The online survey can be taken from the […]
You could certainly say that Christian Stiltner’s start to high school was a little more than unorthodox. The recent Cambridge High graduate recently took a few minutes to reflect on those early days in and out of high school after graduating from high school in the local Buckeye School District in the town of Rayland […]
NEWS FROM KATY MAGAZINE June 7, 2021 By Natalie Cook Clark Katy ISD’s Virtual High School will not be accepting students this fall, unless the state passes a fundraising bill or additional guidance is provided. Local families are discussing virtual school options while the district will continue to offer additional virtual classes. The bill for […]
An 18-year-old was arrested early Monday after Newtown police said he was responsible for several fires at Miami Valley Christian Academy outbuildings. Thomas Holbert of Newtown was arrested at school and charged with arson. “It is believed that at that point Holbert acted alone,” Newtown Police Chief Thomas Synan said. “The damage is estimated to […]
Columns share an author’s personal perspective. ***** The National Center for Education Statistics expects nearly 3.5 million high school students to graduate in the coming weeks. Beginning will launch these students into the world in a new way. They will start employment, pursue career paths and earn college degrees. Graduation begins a transition to a […]
Students wear protective masks maintaining a safe distance when attending a class. – AFP / File By our journalist Christian organizations have raised concerns following Pakistan’s decision to implement a new national curriculum that will Islamize the education system with an emphasis on the Quran and Islamic teaching. According to International Christian Concern (ICC), an […]
WOODLAND, Maine – Some students say it’s a secret code, allowing them to write notes that others, like younger siblings, can’t decipher. Teachers see it as an art form, but also as a way for students to work on fine motor skills. Whichever way you look at it, cursive writing has lost its popularity, although […]
Halle Wade spent much of her childhood in school with her father. While it hasn’t been a sore spot in the 18-year-old’s life, high school senior Abilene Christian is hoping to finally break up with her family this fall. Such is the struggle of the daughter of the president and CEO of the school, Kirk […]
Three private schools in northwest Oklahoma were among those qualifying for more than $ 63 million in federal aid, according to the latest data. Recovery dollars come from three programs: • The most recent, Emergency Assistance to Non-Public Schools, allocated $ 31 million to Oklahoma to help schools cope with pandemic disruption. More than 50 […]
BOSTON – A federal law allowed parents who could not work during the pandemic, because they had to stay at home with distance learning children, to receive unemployment assistance benefits in the event of a pandemic. But with most of Massachusetts school districts reopening this week for full-time, in-person education, those claiming these benefits may […]
FROM its independence from Great Britain in 1961 until today, Tanzania has made progress in developing national policies aimed at expanding educational opportunities for its people. Outgoing President John Magufuli has also contributed immensely to the development of the sector during his five and a half years in office. In 1963, for the first time, […]