Idaho State

Columbus, OH

A high school in London, UK will let students around the age of 15 use AI tools before taking standardized exams next year, despite experts warning that they make for a poor replacement for human teachers. As Business Insider reports, David Game College's pilot project is meant to help students...

High School Starts Replacing Teachers With AI

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Clint Eastwood said, “Children teach you that you can still be humbled by life, that you learn something new all […]

20 Free MIT Classes Anyone Can Take

A 2022 National Education Association (NEA) survey found 55% of its members plan to leave education sooner than planned. Meanwhile, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that there are 567,000 fewer teachers in America’s schools than in 2020, making the case for investing in new ways to recruit, prepare, and retain teachers. In July 2023, the U.S. Department of Education issued a call to action in its Raise the Bar: Lead the World Initiative aimed at eliminating the educator shortage through a well-prepared and sustainable educator workforce. Registered Apprenticeship (RA) programs were one of the key strategies for addressing workforce shortages highlighted through the Raise the Bar initiative.

Supporting and Retaining Educators through Registered Apprenticeships

School students need to learn mathematics, but it is not necessarily an easy subject to teach. The following strategies can be employed in teaching mathematics:. Explicit instruction clearly and directly tells students what they need to do and how to do it in an organized manner. This process involves guiding students by asking relevant questions, the teacher solving sample problems, and having students attempt to solve problems on their own. Students then work independently, check their answers, and review difficult problems.

Effective Strategies for Teaching Mathematics

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today the allocation of $7 million in PRIME grants to 28 awardees for 2024. The Program for Investment in Microentrepreneurs (PRIME) aims to support low-income microentrepreneurs through these grants. “The SBA’s PRIME grants support mission-oriented nonprofit organizations across...

SBA announces $7 million in PRIME grants for low-income microentrepreneurs

Colorado State

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Editor's Note: This story originally appeared on MyPerfectResume.com. In today’s dynamic job market, financial success often hinges on more than traditional factors such as education or years of experience alone. Many job seekers are pursuing high-income skills to advance their careers and adapt to the rise of skills-based hiring...

10 In-Demand Skills That Command Top Dollar

Virginia State

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Kentucky Vibes.net

Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

Jersey City, NJ

Essex County, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Efrin Wade, a former correctional officer at Essex County Correctional Facility (ECCF), has admitted to accepting $14,000 in bribes to smuggle contraband, including tobacco and a cell phone, into the facility for inmates. The announcement was made today by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Correctional Officer Guilty of Smuggling Contraband: $14K in Bribes Accepted

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Military.com

Years of sending patients to network care, coupled with the pandemic, have hurt the Defense Health Agency's ability to retain patients and attract providers, according to the Defense Department's top civilian doctor.

The Defense Department's 4-Part Plan to Right the Military Health System

21Ninety

The gender pay gap has long been a fight for equality with women. Recent studies have found that women earned about 82 cents for every dollar men make in their jobs. The gap stretches even wider for Black women, earning about 70 percent of what white men make. Today, initiatives, like Hire Black Now, are… Continue reading Five High-Paying Jobs Black Women Need To Be Doing

Five High-Paying Jobs Black Women Need To Be Doing

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. In a nutshell: It's getting harder to land a job these days, which is why a lot of candidates are turning to generative AI for help. But this shortcut may be backfiring as overwhelmed recruiters get swamped with low-quality, robot-written submissions. According to...

Recruiters overwhelmed as 57% of young applicants are using ChatGPT for job resumes

Campbell County, KY

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Attorney General Russell Coleman announced that action by the Attorney General’s Special Prosecutions Unit resulted in the indictment of Jennifer Zaccheus-Miller, 40, an attorney in Campbell County, for theft.

Attorney Jennifer Zaccheus-Miller indicted by Grand Jury for estate thefts

Los Angeles, CA

Herbie J Pilato

It's been four decades since Emmy-nominated actor Lloyd Haynes died of lung cancer at only 52 years old. Best known for his compassionate performance as history teacher Pete Dixon on television's groundbreaking, academic-geared dramedy, Room 222 (ABC, 1969-1974), Haynes was beloved by his fans, family, friends and colleagues alike. This is his story.

In Memory of 'Room 222' TV Actor Lloyd Haynes: 4 Decades After His Tragic Death From Lung Cancer

Salem, OH

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

Montana State

Wyoming State

WyoFile

To increase the genetic diversity of an island population of grizzly bears , Wyoming and Montana wildlife managers recently worked together to import fresh bloodlines into the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

Two Montana grizzly bears trucked to Wyoming to bolster genetic diversity, help states’ delisting case

Florida State

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said he will consider more DUI patrols if voters legalize recreational marijuana use in Florida. Voters will consider Amendment 3 in November. It would allow adults 21 or older to possess, purchase or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical purposes.

More DUI patrols possible if marijuana issue passes

Camden, NJ

Cornelius, NC

CAMDEN, N.J. – Lisa Smith, 61, of Cornelius, North Carolina, has admitted to her role in a fraudulent scheme involving over $3.5 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today that Smith pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Karen M. Williams in Camden federal court on July 17, 2024, to a charge of bank fraud conspiracy.

Woman Pleads Guilty to $3.5M COVID Relief Scam

KMVT

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Class of 2025 graduates can use ISAT scores for college admissions

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Class of 2025 graduates can use ISAT scores for college admissions

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