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West Side High students pleading to save their schoolWest Side High students pleading to save their school

May 27, 2023| 8:43 am

Students and faculty at the Edward A. Reynolds West Side High School called it their last attempt at saving their school. They held a rally Monday asking the Panel for Educational Policy to vote against the Department of Education’s plan to relocate the school. “I just got here, but in my old school, I didn’t really have a lot of opportunities. I feel like in this school, I could do softball. They have a gym. They have a lot of activities. I could finish school faster,” student Yesevel Javier said. The Department of Education plan would swap buildings with the…

Best of Pandemic #Elmused Tech Episode 7: Play-Along Videos – MusTech.NetBest of Pandemic #Elmused Tech Episode 7: Play-Along Videos – MusTech.Net

May 27, 2023| 6:03 am

Episode 7 features an item that has been around for a long time, but many of us explored it greatly when having to teach in various teaching scenarios throughout this pandemic. I am speaking of the play-along videos. These are videos that include a song, various rhythms, melodic, or body percussion patterns, and a moving conductor so that students can watch and actively “play along” with the video. It is very similar to “follow the bouncy ball” karaoke videos. YouTube Episodes: https://youtu.be/Lacn-5FfRRE The Benefits There are many reasons these play-along videos have worked so well: You can find numerous videos…

Quebec’s education minister criticized for comments about teachers’ salariesQuebec’s education minister criticized for comments about teachers’ salaries

May 27, 2023| 4:53 am

Québec – Education Minister Bernard Drainville is dismissive of teachers when he insinuates that they are deserving less of a significant pay raise than MNAs, according to Liberal MNA Marwah Rizqy. In an interview with Le Devoir on Monday, Drainville was asked why Quebec teachers don’t deserve to be among the highest paid in Canada, while MNAss are on their way to becoming so. The CAQ government introduced a bill to increase the pay of MNAs in the national assembly by 30 per cent. Teachers have been offered at least a 9 per cent increase over five years. Drainville responded…

NB education minister’s commitment to consultation on Policy 713 questioned – New BrunswickNB education minister’s commitment to consultation on Policy 713 questioned – New Brunswick

May 26, 2023| 4:51 am

New Brunswick education minister Bill Hogan said a review of a policy designed to protect LGBTQ2 youth in schools would include consultation with a variety of stakeholders, but some groups are wondering why they have yet to receive a call. The review of Policy 713, which sets minimum inclusion standards for LGBTQ2 students in the province’s school system, was launched a month ago and Hogan told reporters on Wednesday that the results will be announced in two weeks. Speaking to reporters, Hogan said the province plans to include a variety of groups in consultations. “We’re going to talk to our…

Multiple sclerosis – Symptoms and causesMultiple sclerosis – Symptoms and causes

May 26, 2023| 2:49 am

I’m Dr. Oliver Tobin, a neurologist specializing in multiple sclerosis at Mayo Clinic. In this video, we’ll be covering the basics of multiple sclerosis. What is it? Who gets it? The symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. Whether you’re looking for answers about your own health or that of someone you love, we’re here to provide you with the best information available. Multiple sclerosis is a disorder in which the body’s immune system attacks the protective covering of the nerve cells in the brain, optic nerve and spinal cord, called the myelin sheath. And this sheath is often compared to the insulation…

PH, Laos vow cooperation in health, education, tradePH, Laos vow cooperation in health, education, trade

May 25, 2023| 2:15 pm

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR) have vowed to work closely together to strengthen cooperation in various fields, including health, education, trade, and people-to-people exchange agreements, Malacañang announced on Wednesday. According to the Presidential Communications Office (PCO), President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and newly-appointed Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphadone on Wednesday both agreed to work with the leaders of the Association of Southeast Nations (ASEAN) toward the collective benefit of the regional bloc. “We have 2,000 more or less Filipino nationals who are living in Lao and working in Lao PDR, and we are…

Quebec ups offer for education, healthcare workers in union negotiationsQuebec ups offer for education, healthcare workers in union negotiations

May 25, 2023| 4:41 am

The Quebec government announced Wednesday that it’s upping its offers for education and healthcare workers in the hopes of reaching collective agreements with unions. According to Treasury Board president Sonia LeBel, the government is offering a $12,000 lump sum to retirement-eligible teachers who voluntarily agree to remain full-time in 2023-2024. Quebec estimates that nearly 7,000 teachers will be eligible for this offer in the next school year. In addition, $143 million will extend bonuses for health and social services workers until the end of the summer. LeBel said these measures are in addition to those contained in Quebec’s initial offer,…

How to Guide Students to Create an Empowering Vision Board –How to Guide Students to Create an Empowering Vision Board –

May 24, 2023| 8:37 am

Successful people know exactly how they got there. They are the goal-setters and dream-chasers of the world. Now imagine how much more they could accomplish if they started their vision to succeed at a young age! That’s why teachers should challenge students to dream big. And it all starts with a vision board. What is a Vision Board? Have you ever heard of the phrase, out of sight, out of mind? Well, the vision board keeps dreams in sight. It displays the student’s goals in life made out of symbols, words, and images. It can either be their dream career,…