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Ashanti tells the meaning of her son’s name and her life as a mother: “This little boy has my whole soul”


Ashanti tells the meaning of her son’s name and her life as a mother: “This little boy has my whole soul”

Ashanti tells how Nelly came up with her son’s meaningful name. “His name is Kareem Kenkaide Haynes,” the “Baby” singer said in an interview with ET. “His father named him that with a lot of pride.” “We discussed his name for a long time and he was very persistent,” she added. “He was like, ‘That’s […]

From Tailgate to Touchdown: The Ultimate Guide to UAB Gameday – News


From Tailgate to Touchdown: The Ultimate Guide to UAB Gameday – News

UAB begins its fourth season at Protective Stadium on August 29. UAB Athletics offers important guidelines to keep in mind when heading to Protective Stadium on game day. Written by: Katherine KirkMedia contact: Ted Feeley UAB Athletics encourages fans to purchase their tickets early so they don’t miss a single moment at Protective Stadium.Photography: Lexi […]

College sports in Florida: turning point | Florida Trend Education – Florida Trend


College sports in Florida: turning point | Florida Trend Education – Florida Trend

Florida Trend Exclusive College sports in Florida: turning point In 2009, college stadium spending topped $1 billion for the first time. In about a year, Florida universities will reach that figure for football alone. America’s thriving arms race for winning football teams, donor interest and billions from conference media demand revenue-generating stadium renovations – more […]

The new school year welcomes old teachers, new teachers, students and colorful shoes back


The new school year welcomes old teachers, new teachers, students and colorful shoes back

With more than 800,000 students in Colorado heading back to school this month, we wanted to check in with some of the people who will be sitting in those classrooms: an assistant principal, a student, and a student teacher and her mentor. Vice Principal Cara LaMark Jenny Brundin/CPR NewsCara LaMark, assistant principal at North Middle […]

School choice and a history of racial segregation collide: A Florida county closes its rural schools


School choice and a history of racial segregation collide: A Florida county closes its rural schools

MADISON, Fla. (AP) — Tens of thousands of students have left Florida’s public schools in recent years amid a explosive expansion In School choiceNow districts large and small are grappling with the harsh financial realities of empty seats in ageing classrooms. As some districts are forced to close schools, school administrators are faced with another […]

‘Wouldn’t trade it for the world’: Le Jeune Chef serves meals for Little League World Series | News, Sports, Jobs


‘Wouldn’t trade it for the world’: Le Jeune Chef serves meals for Little League World Series | News, Sports, Jobs

Feeding 20 Little League teams may sound like a gigantic task, but the team at Le Jeune Chef approaches the task with enthusiasm and professionalism. “We’ve been doing this for four years now,” said Mike Dinan, executive chef, who took the job just two weeks before the college’s first foray into the World Series. The […]

Experts say Oklahoma’s soaring test scores are mostly fiction – The 74


Experts say Oklahoma’s soaring test scores are mostly fiction – The 74

Get stories like this delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for the 74 newsletter Oklahoma school districts received some shocking but encouraging news this month when the state released student testing results from the last school year. Student achievement, particularly in English, appears to be skyrocketing. One highlight: An impressive 51% of third-graders scored […]

Burlington County School District considers stopping bus service in search of qualified drivers


Burlington County School District considers stopping bus service in search of qualified drivers

Burlington County School District considers stopping bus service The new school year is just around the corner and is sparking controversy in a school district in Burlington County: Parents are fighting against a plan to eliminate some of the district’s bus service. DELANCO, NJ – The new school year is just around the corner and […]

Evolv Weapon Detection System Installed in High Schools Across Onslow County


Evolv Weapon Detection System Installed in High Schools Across Onslow County

ONSLOW COUNTY, NC (WITN) – An eastern school system has put student and teacher safety first for the 2024-2025 school year. Evolv’s weapons detection system is in use at every high school in Onslow County. The system can look into students’ backpacks and bags as they walk through. Although it’s designed for safety, it could […]

Elizabeth School District bans several books and adds 100 more to the “sensitive topics” list


Elizabeth School District bans several books and adds 100 more to the “sensitive topics” list

While book bans in school libraries usually generate a flood of headlines, a new poll shows that only a tiny fraction of Americans — about three percent — are personally involved in the debate. According to a survey by the Knight Foundation, two-thirds of Americans oppose a book ban in public schools, with strong opposition […]