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Columbus, OH

Parents know the feeling all too well: It’s a Sunday night during the school year. They rummage through their child’s backpack and find a crinkled flyer declaring “Spirit Week stars tomorrow! Dress accordingly!” The flyer lists specific dress up days like “Blue shirt Monday,” “Silly Sock Tuesday,” Superhero Friday,” and more. Dread sets in as parents realize their child doesn’t have a single stitch of the suggested attire to fit the theme, and it is too late to buy or make something new.

A Parent’s Guide to School Spirit Weeks

You are handed a classroom full of students who are excited to be back but not so enthusiastic to study. This is an opportunity!. While most teachers and students have so much to look forward to as the new school year begins, at times the groans you will hear from the students are almost as loud as the more subtle groans of the teachers. The end of summer is always seen as a tragic end to freedom and fun. Like on Mondays, when the whole long week seems to loom threateningly in front of you, new school years can sometimes fill you with the same sort of dread. The good news is that dread is only based on imagined outcomes.

12 Ideas For Easing Students Back to School

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

Usually, teachers are strict with their students in the classrooms even if they do some fun activities. They often do this to maintain class decorum. However, a TikTok user Djukiiii (@djukapotkonjak) and her colleague seem to be firm believers in making classrooms fun and being transparent and casual with their kids. They have posted TikTok videos of sessions in which children are allowed to ask them anything and their questions are hilarious.

Teachers tell fourth-grade students they can ask anything and the questions are a complete laugh riot

New York City, NY

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Fernandina Beach, FL

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The Surf Restaurant Bar Grill & Motel, a longtime fixture in Fernandina Beach since 1957, recently faced a temporary shutdown following a state inspection on July 8, 2024. Known for its casual beachside vibe and comfort food menu featuring favorites like burgers, wings, and pizza, The Surf has been a go-to spot for both locals and tourists seeking a relaxed dining experience.

Florida restaurant closes due to 235 rodent droppings found in multiple locations during inspection

Edmond, OK

Editor's note: This article was originally published on October 30, 2022. It has since been updated. It is definitely a moment of celebration for immigrants when they manage to get U.S. citizenship, especially with the difficulties many immigrants of color have had in gaining naturalization. A heartwarming video has gained attention after it was posted on Reddit's popular subreddit r/MadeMeSmile recently and garnered about 50,000 upvotes in just one day. The video, titled, "Students and staff at an Oklahoma elementary school lined the hallways to cheer for their school cafeteria manager who passed her test to become a U.S. citizen," showcased the cafeteria manager carrying a small U.S. flag and tearing up as students of the school cheered her for the accomplishment.

Students and staff cheer their school cafeteria manager who passed her test to become a US citizen

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Virginia State

Benny Hinn was popular in Virginia in the 1990s and early 2000s. Some churches chartered buses to his crusades, but some Virginians I have spoken with recently say they no longer follow Hinn.

Benny Hinn's ministry may be affected by his wife, Suzanne, filing for divorce a second time

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Franklin County Free Press

Do you know a teacher who consistently goes above and beyond? This is your opportunity to help them win $500 worth of items from their classroom wish list. To participate, simply share this post, tag your teacher or provide their name, school, grade, and email in the comments, and explain why they deserve to win.

Nominate Your Favorite Teacher to Win $500 for Classroom Supplies

Editor's Note: This article was originally published on September 21, 2021. It has since been updated. Children's early ages and influences shape their vision for the future and that's why having good teachers is so crucial. In a world where inequity is rife, kids understanding the concept can go a long way in course-correcting the future. A 21-year-old third-grade teacher, Aimee, posted a video on TikTok showing how she spells out fairness and equity to kids and it's eye-opening. Not only does it teach kids about existing inequity but it also helps them understand the need for the allocation of resources to address the inequity.

Teacher explains equity, tells students why they can’t be treated equally and it's eye-opening

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Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last week, a 32-year-old was arrested on trafficking charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and abandoning the vehicle with a child in the passenger seat. The chase resulted in the discovery of 230 grams of methamphetamine, which the suspect allegedly threw out while fleeing on foot. According to local detectives, the vehicle the suspect was driving was registered to NFL football player Tyreek Hill.

Man Driving Vehicle Registered to Tyreek Hill Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Douglas

Editor's note: This article was originally published on August 8, 2022. It has since been updated. There's a shortage of teachers across America, reflecting the low pay for teachers and inadequate investment in education. One teacher shared a video clip of her kindergarten class and how poorly it was furnished. The teacher, who goes by @progressivemama on TikTok, said the lack of investment in school was forcing teachers like her to spend their own money to help provide basic requirements in a classroom, such as books, shelves, and classroom staples, among other things. The video showed her panning the camera across the classroom, revealing empty shelves with no books and no proper chairs for kids to use. The video soon garnered more than 388,000 views and 35,600 likes.

Teacher’s video shows empty kindergarten classroom, says she is forced to spend money on supplies

Sexism sticks around because we're all programmed from a young age to accept sexist norms and roles. One 8-year-old, though, saw through an obvious answer to highlight the sexism embedded in a question meant to draw out a sexist response. The English teacher didn't put much thought into it and created a list of clues for words with “UR” in them. Thinking familiar jobs and weekdays would make it easier, one clue was "Hospital Lady." Instinctively, we think "nurse," showing how deep-rooted sexism links certain jobs to a gender.

Child's genius response to sexist homework question leaves teacher speechless

USA TODAY

Back to school already? This time of year always sneaks up. Check out these school supply sales and keep this list handy as you're shopping for kids.

Back-to-school supplies for students of any age: Parents, consult this list

Kentucky State

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Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

The US Sun

A MUM-OF-THREE has refused to send her kids to school - and instead has opted to travel around the world with them. Mrs Richardson, who is a beauty salon owner, comes back to the UK every now and then before jetting across seas with her family. And when it comes...

I’m a mum-of-three and I refuse to ever send my kids, 5, 4 and 2, to school – it’s a choice, no-one’s going to arrest me

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Norfolk, VA

Four Virginians were confirmed to be onboard when the Titanic sank on April 14, 1912. Phillip Acts and Selini Decker, who lived a few blocks apart in Norfolk, died when the ship sank. Richmond native Robert Decker and Eloise Smith, who later moved to Richmond from West Virginia, survived.

There's a reason no remains from the Virginia Titanic victims will ever be found

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Corcoran, CA

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CORCORAN – California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating the July 28, 2024, death of an incarcerated person at California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility as a homicide.

Pimp arrested in Orange County killed by an inmate at a state prison

Milton, FL

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The man shot and killed by rangers at Yellowstone National Park on Thursday approached a building occupied by roughly 200 people while firing a semi-automatic rifle, park officials announced Tuesday.

Yellowstone shooter approached building with 200 people inside while firing rifle, park says

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‘Homework Hotline’ available to students, parents for the 2024-2025 school year

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The education non-profit ‘Homework Hotline’ will offer one-on-one tutoring sessions for K-12 students in Tennessee...

‘Homework Hotline’ available to students, parents for the 2024-2025 school year

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