Plainville, CT

Columbus, OH

Clewiston, FL

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Akeena

A Subway location in Clewiston, Florida, was recently forced to close its doors temporarily following a state inspection that uncovered several health violations. The sandwich shop, located at 940 W Sugarland Hwy Unit 15, underwent an inspection on August 7, 2024, conducted by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The findings led to an immediate, albeit temporary, shutdown of the restaurant.

Florida Subway Restaurant Closed Due to State Inspection Findings

Lafayette, IN

The US Sun

AN elementary school is switching to a four-day week, leaving some parents outraged as they scramble to find daycare options. Students will follow a Monday-Thursday schedule when they return for the 2024-2025 school year. Vinton Elementary School in Lafayette, Indiana, will be the first in the state to try out four-day school weeks, Indiana Public […]

First-of-its-kind 4-day school week sparks fury as parents are forced to pay for daycare & students endure longer days

Upworthy

It’s nothing new for parents to lament their kid’s ever growing list of school requirements. From piles of homework to getting graded for school supplies, the pressures seem to be ot only racking up over time, but spreading to younger and younger grades. 
And it’s not just parents who have noticed the shift. Recently, longtime kindergarten teacher Ms. Kelli, of the TikTok account @the_wondermint, reflected on how different it is for students at even an introductory level. 
In the clip, Kelli begins, “So I just gotta ask, as a 20-year kindergarten teacher myself, remember when we went to kindergarten that we just had to be potty trained and not eat the glue?”

'What happened to kindergarten?' Long time teacher laments how hard the grade has become

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

Fayette County, TN

The Boot

Who doesn't remember the most fun and exciting part of school growing up: the field trips. It didn't matter if you were going to see the inner workings of a sewage plant or a museum, you knew you were going to leave school property, and that was epic. But, one...

School District Cancels All Future Field Trips For Odd Reason, Parents Are Furious

ONLY half of recent high school graduates are planning to attend a four-year college or university, contrary to popular belief, according to new research. A survey of 1,000 recent public high school graduates (ages 18 and 19) and 1,000 parents of public high school students found that just 22% felt “very prepared” for life after […]

US high school students are ditching 4-year college plans & want to take five ‘less traditional’ routes after graduation

Many band students tend to leave the band in high school, many going into middle school wonder what instrument to play. According to former band director Don Gamble, the simplest instrument to play is simply the cowbell, to be able to play this you simply have to choose percussion. “All...

Band in High School Vs. Middle School

We’re almost back in the full swing of a new school year and with a high school sophomore, we know that packing lunches for high schoolers can be a fun challenge to balance health, convenience, and variety. Save this article for so go-to school lunch ideas for when you need them, or let your high schooler browse these ideas and see what’s appealing to them to get geared up for packing those school lunches all year long. General guidance for any lunch you prepare for your high schooler:

Packing Lunch for High Schoolers

Jacksonville, FL

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Jacksonville Today

A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

Business Insider

Last fall my school banned phones in classrooms. It had such great impact on kids, and now I'm wondering why more schools don't do the same.

I'm a high school teacher, and my school banned cellphones in the classroom. Every school should do the same.

TVShowsAce

Recently, Doubling Down With The Derricos star, Karen Derrico, shared challenges with the new school year after her divorce from Deon Derrico. Karen gives a peek into the life of schooling her thirteen young kids. Deon And Karen Derrico Press On. While Doubling Down With The Derricos hasn’t had it...

Karen Derrico Shares Challenges Of Schooling Kids After Divorce

California State

San Diego, CA

Straight Arrow News SANcom

Migrants reportedly tried boarding two school buses in separate incidents near San Diego, putting parents and school officials on high alert.

Parents in California on high alert after migrants try to board 2 school buses

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny 8lb dog named Bingo who is looking for her forever home. Bingo is a 3-year-old Shih Tzu mix with an adorable appearance and a sweet disposition. However, she needs a patient and understanding owner who recognizes that "dogs are not toys, and not all dogs love to be picked up right away," explains Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. This little lady requires some decompression time upon arriving at her new home to settle in comfortably.

Meet The Sweet Little Lady Looking For Love

Yennifer Castillo had taught middle school for four years, so she was anxious to start a new year as a high school teacher, but it all worked out in the end. She had always dreamt of becoming a teacher ever since she was around 7 or 8. Her dolls were her first students.

Meet the high school teacher whose viral classroom decor was recognized by Disney star

Nevada State

Scary Mommy

For some kids, the transition to Kindergarten is easy as “one, two, three.”. Preschool, daycare, or even grandma taking the kids for the day might result in some kids being more than ready to spread their wings and spend a good chunk of the day away from their parents.

This Mom Wonders What Happened To Half-Day Kindergarten

The Hill

Since the pandemic, schools have become political battlegrounds, but there is one issue we can all agree on:  chronic absenteeism.

Opinion: 50 states, one goal: Cut chronic absenteeism in schools by 50 percent in 5 years

Hello World! Welcome Friends! Finding the right elementary school reading tutor can significantly impact a child’s educational journey. Parents play a crucial role in selecting a tutor who can effectively address their child’s specific needs and learning style. An ideal elementary school reading tutor should have experience working with young children, a strong grasp of foundational reading skills, and the ability to make learning engaging and enjoyable.

What Parents Should Look for in Elementary School Reading Tutor

To get through back-to-school, after 18 years of teaching, my husband learned to only focus on what you can control.

My husband has been a teacher for 18 years. This is the beginning-of-school motto our family lives by.

Salem, OH

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

Three families who were joined through tragedy grieved differently on Monday – the first anniversary of the afternoon when a shooting rampage targeted Black people at a Jacksonville dollar store.

Students head back to school in Plainville

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