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Tuition fees eliminated for Ontario police officersTuition fees eliminated for Ontario police officers

May 6, 2023| 3:13 am

Ontario is making some major changes in an effort to boost police recruitment, including eliminating tuition fees and post-secondary education requirements. Speaking in Etobicoke, Ont., Premier Doug Ford said there was a “growing wave of crime” in the province and, as a result, there is an immediate need to bring in reinforcements. “People don’t feel safe. Some are scared to take the subway or to go for a walk once it gets dark and that’s wrong,” he told reporters. “We need more police officers on our street.” In order to encourage recruitment, the province will be removing tuition fees for…

DSBN Director of Education announces retirementDSBN Director of Education announces retirement

May 5, 2023| 2:54 am

The District School Board of Niagara is looking for a new Director of Education. Warren Hoshizaki has announced that he will retire as of the end of the calendar year. Hoshizaki has been the head of the DSBN for the past 18 years making him the longest-serving Director of Education in the province. He also served as an elementary school teacher, a secondary school teacher, a coach for hockey, football and girls’ basketball, a principal, and a superintendent. over his career. Sue Barnett, Chair of the DSBN Board says, “Warren Hoshizaki is by far the most dedicated and humble individual…

Public Health Education | FDAPublic Health Education | FDA

May 4, 2023| 2:03 pm

To protect Americans from tobacco-related disease and death, the FDA provides information about tobacco products and the dangers they pose to the public. Educating people, especially young people, about the risks of using tobacco products, is a critical part of the FDA’s public health mission. FDA’s Center for Tobacco Products offers many educational resources such as: Information on the health effects of tobacco use: Key facts on how smoking affects heart health, the consequences of smoking on your lungs and why nicotine makes all tobacco products so hard to quit. Award-winning public health education campaigns: Facts, data and key information…

London’s Lab Grown Diamond District: Exploring Hidden Gems in Unexpected NeighborhoodsLondon’s Lab Grown Diamond District: Exploring Hidden Gems in Unexpected Neighborhoods

May 4, 2023| 3:26 am

In the bustling metropolis of London, amidst the historic landmarks and vibrant streets, lies a burgeoning industry quietly revolutionizing the way we perceive diamonds. Welcome to London’s Lab Grown Diamond District, where innovation meets tradition, and the future of fine jewelry unfolds. Amidst the clamor of conventional diamond markets, a new era is emerging, driven by sustainability, ethics, and cutting-edge technology. Here, discerning buyers seek not just the sparkle of a gemstone but the story behind it, the journey from laboratory to finger, all while preserving the integrity of our planet. Within this district, a phrase echoes with resonance: lab…

Sudbury news: Cambrian awarded for Indigenous education effortsSudbury news: Cambrian awarded for Indigenous education efforts

May 4, 2023| 2:37 am

Cambrian College in Sudbury has been recognized for providing a learning environment that celebrates and respects Indigenous people. The school was recently presented with the Colleges and Institutes Canada silver award for Indigenous Education Excellence. Officials at Cambrian said Tuesday the school has taken many steps to show its commitment to Indigenous learning, including more Indigenous knowledge, culture and values into programs and supports. The school has also developed a transition program to support Indigenous student success. “It’s the support that we are doing here for our Indigenous students,” said Cambrian’s Ron Sarazin, Cambrian’s Indigenous student success and services director.…

Not my job to define, cost out an adequate educationNot my job to define, cost out an adequate education

May 4, 2023| 1:05 am

Apr. 20—BRENTWOOD — State Education Commissioner Frank Edelblut says it’s not his job to define an adequate education and calculate how much it costs. Edelblut took an hour and a quarter to wrap up his testimony Thursday in the ConVal School District school funding suit, which is being heard in Rockingham County Superior Court. He returned to the stand two days after Judge David Ruoff said he thought the state Legislature wanted Edelblut to work out the details of an adequate education. Thirty years ago, the state Supreme Court ruled that the New Hampshire Constitution required the state to define…

Legislature codifies ‘Transition to Kindergarten’Legislature codifies ‘Transition to Kindergarten’

May 3, 2023| 9:57 am

About a decade ago, Promise Kindergarten launched with a 10-week program for pre-kindergarten students at Bellingham Public Schools. Washington’s first iteration of Transitional Kindergarten (TK) was intended to offer a jumpstart to kindergarten for children in families who otherwise could not access early childhood education, said Ferndale Superintendent Kristi Dominguez, who was one of the Bellingham teachers to launch the program. Since then, the program has expanded, in some cases to full-year, all-day classes, and to more than 100 districts across the state. This year, the Legislature codified it into law as Transition to Kindergarten (TTK) with the passage of…

The 8 Secret Formulas to Make Child Study and Do Homework –The 8 Secret Formulas to Make Child Study and Do Homework –

May 3, 2023| 8:02 am

One of the major concerns of every parent today is getting their child to do assignments on time and effectively. So when it comes to homework, it’s always a difficult part for parents to handle the fuss around it. However, parents involved in their children’s homework are more likely to see them succeed in school. Kids’ homework plays an important role in their education. By doing chores, they gain responsibility and learn assignments. You can contribute to your kid’s study and organizational skills by helping them with assignments, explaining how to solve complex problems, and teaching them hacks for homework.…