Oregon State

Snopes

Social media users claimed students would have to take the ASVAB exam "in an effort to combat military recruiting issues."

Fact Check: Project 2025 Wants All Public High School Students To Take Military Entrance Exam?

The US Sun

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

Teachers, early childhood educators, and services have been recognized for their creative and engaging approaches to STEM education in early learning. Minister for Early Childhood Education, Dr. Anne Aly, congratulated the national and state and territory winners of the 2024 Little Scientists Awards. “I congratulate all the outstanding winners and...

Early Childhood Educators Awarded for Inspiring STEM Approaches

Florida State

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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

Georgia State

Atlanta, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

Flagler County, FL

Court TV

Desmond Burks, who police say had an intimate relationship with Dr. Devon Hoover, a neurosurgeon who was found murdered inside his home, has been charged. A man accused of tricking his then-girlfriend into taking medication that terminated her pregnancy appears in court. (8/7/24)
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Florida teen with autism gets 5 years in prison for school attack

Los Angeles County, CA

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As Alfalfa in the classic Our Gang/Little Rascals comedic feature film shorts-turned-TV-series, former child star Carl "Alfalfa" Switzer brought to the screen his unique brand of humor, coupled with an unmelodic voice, freckles, and a protruding hair cowlick. The Gang/Rascals franchise was later rebooted on the big screen with a cast of new young stars.

Carl "Alfalfa" Switzer: A Tragic Child Star Story of a Dog, a Few Dollars, and a Deadly Altercation

Plymouth, MA

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The Plymouth Public Library Foundation has announced the return of its Annual Arts and Crafts Festival, a two-day celebration that promises to be a highlight of the summer season. Set to take place on the scenic Plymouth Public Library Lawn, the festival will run from 10 AM to 4 PM on both Saturday, August 10th, and Sunday, August 11th. This family-friendly event is designed to offer something for everyone, making it a perfect outing for people of all ages.

50+ Artisans, Food Trucks & More: Get Ready For The 5th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival

As the new school year begins across the country, public schools are struggling to hire and retain qualified teachers. Fewer young adults are entering the profession, shortages remain high — especially in hard-to-staff subjects and regions — and school staffs lack the diversity of their student populations. In attempting to fill vacancies, lawmakers in Florida, New Hampshire and elsewhere have proposed cutting corners by reducing the qualifications necessary to become a licensed teacher. But as an education policy analyst and a former teacher, I know this is a mistake. Deprofessionalizing education only compounds the harm that staffing shortages inflict on students and communities. Moving forward means addressing the root cause: lack of respect for teachers.

States want to reduce qualifications for teachers. That’s a huge mistake.

Crisp County, GA

On Wednesday, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced the arrest of 24 individuals following Operation Shyne Down. The GBI and other agencies served a total of 120 warrants on the suspects involved in the investigation, which targeted the criminal street gang G-Shyne Bloods and their involvement in criminal activities in Crisp County, Georgia.

Operation Results in More than 20 Charged with Gang Offenses, RICO, and more

Massachusetts State

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

West Chester, PA

The West Chester University Cheer Team will hold a college prep clinic this fall for athletes, 9 th grade through college, who are potentially interested in college cheerleading. The cost is $65 per participant and the clinics will be held in Hollinger Field House. Clinics will be held on the following dates: October 20, 2024: from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. (Check-in begins at 9:45 a.m.) Hollinger Field House The clinic will cover a variety of elite stunt and cheer skills and fundamentals which will allow participants to enhance all aspects of their ability while working very closely with the...

Fall College Prep Clinic Information

Louisiana State

The Lens

During my childhood, when my family visited relatives “across the river,” in Bayou Plaquemine, Bayou Goula, Caddo, the Pointe, and White Castle, my siblings and I would sometimes race up and down the levees, some distance away from the cows grazing there. At the summit of the hill, you could see the Mississippi River waters through stands of trees and brush. It never occurred to me that our “playground” was the living testimony of Black men, prisoners of the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola whom the state of Louisiana had re-enslaved in the convict leasing system.

No longer ‘half slave, half free’

Wyoming State

Cheyenne, WY

WyoFile

WHITE MOUNTAIN—“That’s a lot of horses,” lamented Cheyenne resident Robyn Smith from a high-desert ridgeline. It wasn’t her first exasperated exclamation. “Argh, oh crap,” was her immediate reaction to learning a federal judge had given the Bureau of Land Management the OK to proceed with plans to fully remove two wild horse herds from the landscape in southwest Wyoming.

BLM wins two lawsuits, clearing way for elimination of two Wyoming wild horse herds

Winder, GA

A 50-year-old former jailer has been charged by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) with cruelty to inmates and violation of oath of office. On Sunday, July 21, the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office requested the GBI to investigate an incident involving one of their jailers, Lolita Lightner of Winder, Georgia.

Former Jailer at Georgia County Jail Arrested

Seattle, WA

Seattle, WA – A judge has determined that Walter Junior Jones, a former Garfield High School coach facing child rape charges, breached his electronic home monitoring agreement by attending multiple high school sporting events last winter. Former Coach Accused of Repeatedly Raping Student. The charges against the former coach...

Ex-Garfield High School Coach Awaiting Trial for Raping Student Caught Attending High School Sporting Events

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

21Ninety

A new school year marks a fresh start for students. They are entering new classrooms, getting new teachers and making new friends. In a perfect world, every child would have all of the tools necessary to have a great school year. The reality is, however, some students need an extra push at home to succeed.… Continue reading Tools a Teacher Thinks Black Students Need to Be Successful

Tools a Teacher Thinks Black Students Need to Be Successful

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Amelie Krikorian spent at least $4,000 to improve students' classroom experiences and brighten up "a cement, concrete, brick box."

A former teacher who spent at least $4,000 on her students details what she bought and why educators 'feel a lot of pressure to spend their own money'

Tennessee State

Danville, KY

Fox News

A Danville, Kentucky, teacher become an instant father of four after he and his wife adopted one of his fifth grade students and his three siblings who were in foster care.

Kentucky teacher adopts his student and the boy's three siblings: 'Our lives are complete'

NewsBreak

Pacific Power Foundation awards $240K in grants to support Oregon education, STEM programs

PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Pacific Power Foundation is pleased to provide over $240,000 in grant awards to nonprofits and community organizations in Oregon, Washington and...

Pacific Power Foundation awards $240K in grants to support Oregon education, STEM programs

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