SGI is making some noise about their work in defining how loud is too loud for vehicles in Saskatchewan. Previously, no exact definition was set for when a vehicle was too loud, with drivers and enforcement officers having to guess. This applies to all light vehicles such as passenger cars,…
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Great Education Leaders Define Reality
I once worked at a university that was complacent about its position among the nation’s institutions. Everyone seemed to assume that this private institution was exceptional, from the president and board of trustees to some of the academics, concerned citizens, and alumni. Every institution, in my opinion, should have a…
Affirmative action ruling means fewer ‘racial minorities in prestigious public higher education’
Issued on: 30/06/2023 – 09:59 06:26 The Supreme Court sent shockwaves through higher education with a landmark decision that struck down affirmative action and left colleges across the nation seeking new ways to promote student diversity. Leaders of scores of universities said Thursday that they were disappointed by what they…
Biden’s Education Department Delays Defining Campus Antisemitism
(This article previously appeared in the Jewish Currents email newsletters; subscribe here!) As December 2022 approached, Palestinian-rights advocates grew nervous. That was the month by which the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) had promised to issue a new rule for assessing complaints of anti-Semitism, to comply with…
Critics of School Choice Should Define ‘High-Quality Public Education’
Arizona has one of the more liberating school-choice policies in the country, allowing funding for a student’s education to follow that child to chosen learning options. The state also has a newly minted governor who is hostile to education freedom. Despite attending a private school, Katie Hobbs wants to roll…
Teaching In The Age Of AI Means Getting Creative
ILLUSTRATION BY EMILY SCHERER Alarm bells seemed to sound in teachers’ lounges across America late last year with the debut of ChatGPT — an AI chatbot that was both easy to use and capable of producing dialogue-like responses, including longer-form writing and essays. Several writers and educators went so far…
Financial Education Means Empowerment for Women
ATB Securities is celebrating its 20th year, and Dorais is happy to be a part of the way the institution empowers individuals, families and its own team. During International Women’s Month, Okotoks TODAY is celebrating women that are making a difference in our local business and community landscapes. Meet Cindy…
Conditional Sentences. | My English Blog
What is a Conditional? A grammar device that shows possible results from certain situations is called a “conditional.” The presence of the word “if” will usually call attention to them, and some have actually nicknamed them “if” sentences. There are several types, but three “basic conditionals” are used most frequently….