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9 on-trend beige bathroom ideas that create a soft and calming space9 on-trend beige bathroom ideas that create a soft and calming space

July 29, 2023| 6:29 am

Beige bathroom with wooden accents and checkerboard tiles Beige is such a versatile shade, and yes we know it has a reputation for being a bit safe, some have even called it boring, but this chameleon of a neutral can look every bit as chic and interesting as a bolder color palette. And we would also like to make the point that playing it safe is in fact no bad thing, especially when it comes to rooms that see a lot of use like bathrooms. You want to pick colors that will stand the test of time and won’t date…

Jill Biden in Paris to Mark US Return to UN’s Educational and Scientific AgencyJill Biden in Paris to Mark US Return to UN’s Educational and Scientific Agency

July 24, 2023| 3:32 pm

Washington — Jill Biden has represented her country at the Olympics in Tokyo, a king’s coronation in London and a royal wedding in Jordan. She gets another chance to put her ambassadorial skills to work this week when the United States formally rejoins a United Nations agency dedicated to education, science and culture around the globe. Biden arrived in Paris early Monday, accompanied by his daughter, Ashley Biden, after flying overnight from Washington to join other VIPs and speak at a ceremony Tuesday at the headquarters of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. The American flag will be…

Innovation, collaboration, education emerged as themes of the NWT climate conferenceInnovation, collaboration, education emerged as themes of the NWT climate conference

July 15, 2023| 2:51 pm

To tackle our climate crisis, Richard Nerysoo says we can’t be paralyzed by fear. Nerysoo, a former NWT politician, is now an “energy champion” with a federal initiative that supports remote Indigenous communities to reduce their reliance on diesel. He participated in a three-day conference this past week engaging residents, government and industry representatives on what is working and not working in the territory’s plan to address climate change. Input from the sessions is intended to inform a review of the 2019-2023 action plan, and contribute to developing the next strategy. “Because we are afraid, we don’t take responsibility, and…

See 10 Texas castles, plus one in Waco for sale by TV fixer-uppers Chip and Joanna GainesSee 10 Texas castles, plus one in Waco for sale by TV fixer-uppers Chip and Joanna Gaines

July 7, 2023| 5:51 am

This Feb. 13, 2019 photo shows a castle in Waco that TV couple Chip and Joanna Gaines bought. The Gaines’ business, Magnolia, purchased the landmark, Cottonland Castle, from an Oxford University scholar who reportedly decided the renovation required someone with deeper pockets. The Gaines finished renovating the castle in 2022 and have put it up for sale in 2023. Chip and Joanna Gaines of “Fixer Upper” TV fame have put their celebrated Texas castle up for sale in Waco. The auction bidding for Cottonland Castle, sometimes called the Waco Castle, will open at 4 p.m., July 20. Stone replicas of…

High transportation costs, inflation prompts Waterloo region school board to send letters to education ministerHigh transportation costs, inflation prompts Waterloo region school board to send letters to education minister

July 5, 2023| 1:35 pm

Trustees with the Waterloo Region District School Board have passed the budget for the 2023-24 school year. But in doing so, they were “forced to make some very difficult decisions regarding staffing and resources,” chairperson Joanne Weston wrote in a letter to Ontario’s Minister of Education Stephen Lecce. The board’s letter, dated June 27 and which has also been published on the school board’s website, has asked Lecce to review how school boards are currently being funded and “address some of the critical gaps” the board is facing. Among the top concerns is transportation, Weston said in an interview with…

Quebec education minister wants to improve students’ command of FrenchQuebec education minister wants to improve students’ command of French

June 6, 2023| 5:46 am

Québec City – To improve French proficiency among elementary and high school students, Education Minister Bernard Drainville is proposing, among other things, daily writing exercises. The pass rate for the Secondary 5 written exam has dropped from 79 per cent in 2019 to 69 per cent in 2022. Only 48 per cent of students achieved a passing grade on the grammar and spelling criterion. This “decline cannot continue,” said Mr. Drainville at a press conference in Quebec City on Monday. He unveiled the “orientations” he will give to a group of experts tasked with reviewing French programs between now and…

CBE to hire hundreds of new teachers, support staffCBE to hire hundreds of new teachers, support staff

May 30, 2023| 4:58 am

Breadcrumb Trail Links Local News Published May 29, 2023 • Last updated 8 hours ago • 5 minute read The Calgary Board of Education headquarters on 8th Street and 12th Avenue SW Brendan Miller/Postmedia file Article content Public school officials are planning to hire 710 school-based staff over the next year as the Calgary Board of Education faces an ongoing surge of new students, many with complex learning needs. Advertisements 2 This advertisement has not been loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city…

Classes are empty despite face-to-face educationClasses are empty despite face-to-face education

April 13, 2023| 11:14 pm

ISTANBUL While two weeks have passed since the start of hybrid education in universities that offered both face-to-face and online lectures, classes have remained empty as most students preferred to attend classes remotely. After the devastating earthquakes that jolted the 11 southern provinces in early February, the Higher Education Board (YÖK) announced that universities would switch to distance education. As of April 3, nearly two months later, face-to-face education has resumed, but many students still attend classes online. In some universities, not even one student attends the classes, according to some academics. Hence, the classes are still empty in spite…