2 Dwayne Johnson sings female empowerment song in 'Moana 2' By www.upi.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 10:19:51 -0500 Dwayne Johnson sings a female empowerment song, titled "Can I Get a Chee Hoo?" in the upcoming "Moana" sequel. Full Article
2 Andra Day joins 'Percy Jackson' S2 cast as Athena By www.upi.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 12:04:27 -0500 Singer and actress Andra Day is joining the Season 2 cast of "Percy Jackson" on Disney+. She will play Greek goddess Athena in the series -- and Annabeth's mother. Full Article
2 ‘America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders’ to return for Season 2 By www.upi.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 14:20:30 -0500 Netflix's hit docuseries "America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders" will return for a second season in 2025. Full Article
2 Famous birthdays for Nov. 12: Anne Hathaway, Raffey Cassidy By www.upi.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 03:00:07 -0500 Actor Anne Hathaway turns 42 and actor Raffey Cassidy turns 23, among the famous birthdays for Nov. 12. Full Article
2 Watch: Disney+ teases 'Alien: Earth,' 'Andor' S2, 'Daredevil: Born Again' in 2025 preview By www.upi.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 11:53:02 -0500 "Alien: Earth," "Andor" Season 2, "The Bear" Season 4, "Daredevil: Born Again" and other Disney+ and Hulu series will premiere in 2025. Full Article
2 'Harlem' to return for Season 3 on Jan. 23 By www.upi.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 13:51:43 -0500 Popular Prime Video series "Harlem" will return for a third season on Jan. 23. Full Article
2 'Poker Face' Season 2 adds Awkwafina, Method Man By www.upi.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 15:29:23 -0500 Peacock anounced four more guest stars for "Poker Face" Season 2 on Tuesday, though no premiere date yet. Full Article
2 Sunken WWII destroyer USS Edsall discovered 82 years after Japanese battle By www.upi.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 17:58:05 -0500 The wreckage of the U.S. destroyer USS Edsall, sunk by Japanese forces more than 80 years ago during World War II, has been found at the bottom of the Indian Ocean, according to the U.S. Navy. Full Article
2 SpaceX sends 22 Starlink satellites into orbit in record-setting launch By www.upi.com Published On :: Sat, 26 Oct 2024 18:41:17 -0400 SpaceX on Saturday successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying a payload of 22 Starlink Internet communications satellite from Cape Canaveral in Florida, marking a state record 73rd orbital rocket launch this year. Full Article
2 SpaceX pushes back launch of 20 Starlink satellites in late scrub By www.upi.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2024 08:18:04 -0400 SpaceX has scrubbed Tuesday's launch of 20 Starlink Internet satellites into orbit from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California until Wednesday, adding to its massive constellation designed to provide online servic Full Article
2 SpaceX liftoff is 201st mission to expand its constellation of Earth-orbiting Starlink satellites By www.upi.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 17:47:04 -0400 SpaceX successfully launched Wednesday a new batch of Starlink satellites into orbit to further its mission to expand Internet access to the global population in now more than 200 space missions. Full Article
2 India plans lunar sample mission for 2028 By www.upi.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Oct 2024 17:51:30 -0400 India is eying a return to the moon in 2028, aiming to collect 6.6 pounds of lunar samples from an area thought to be rich in water and ice near the lunar south pole, the Indian Space Research Organization has announced. Full Article
2 SpaceX launches another 23 satellites into low-Earth orbit By www.upi.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 18:33:05 -0500 SpaceX launched another batch of 23 Starlink V2 Mini satellites into low Earth orbit aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station Thursday at 3:19 p.m. EST. Full Article
2 Stressed? 24 Simple, Science-Backed Ways To Calm Your Mind Fast (P) By www.spring.org.uk Published On :: Sun, 20 Oct 2024 17:00:00 +0000 From hugging to hypnosis, these stress relievers are backed by serious research—find out which one works best for you. Full Article Stress premium-only
2 This Severe Depression Therapy Is 2x More Effective Than Antidepressants Alone (M) By www.spring.org.uk Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2024 17:00:33 +0000 The therapy helps the brain work more efficiently and lifts depression. Full Article Depression subscribers-only
2 The Secret Mindset Of A Champion: 2 Things Most People Lack (M) By www.spring.org.uk Published On :: Sat, 26 Oct 2024 17:00:38 +0000 The two motivational keys to becoming a champion. Full Article Motivation subscribers-only
2 A sonic journey through the universe | Felipe Sánchez Luna By www.ted.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Oct 2024 14:53:12 +0000 In an astounding sonic experience, creative director Felipe Sánchez Luna takes you on a journey through the universe as told in sound. Take a deep breath, listen closely and discover the power of sound to provide you with a new emotional understanding of the world. Full Article Higher Education
2 A food system that fights climate change — instead of causing it | Gonzalo Muñoz By www.ted.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Oct 2024 14:56:47 +0000 Here's a wild stat: nearly one-third of the world's food production goes to waste each year, a major contributor to the climate crisis. Farmer and UN climate champion Gonzalo Muñoz sheds light on the international negotiations aimed at turning the food system into a climate solution, rather than part of the problem — and shows the progress already underway. Full Article Higher Education
2 Listen to your intuition — it can help you navigate the future | Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir By www.ted.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 15:56:57 +0000 "Intuition helps us see the big picture," says filmmaker and sustainability leader Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir. Reflecting on her work at the UN, she outlines three ways innsæi (the Icelandic word for "intuition") can help humanity face our greatest existential threats — urging us to use our inner wisdom as a guide for essential change. Full Article Higher Education
2 Trump’s 2024 election win — and what’s next | Ian Bremmer By www.ted.com Published On :: Sat, 09 Nov 2024 14:50:10 +0000 In this in-depth discussion on the implications of Donald Trump’s re-election as US president, geopolitical expert Ian Bremmer explores the key issues that shaped the result — as well as the coming shifts in US foreign policy, from the Russia-Ukraine conflict to the US-China relationship and the Middle East. Learn more about the economic pressures, complex global dynamics and central personalities (including Elon Musk) that will define a second Trump presidency. (This live conversation, recorded on November 7, 2024, was hosted by TED’s Helen Walters.) Full Article Higher Education
2 Call for papers: SJDM, San Francisco, Nov 17-20, 2023. Submission deadline June 22, 2023 By www.decisionsciencenews.com Published On :: Tue, 09 May 2023 16:31:22 +0000 Call for papers: SJDM, San Francisco, Nov 17-20, 2023. Submission deadline June 22, 2023 Full Article SJDM SJDM-Conferences 2023 Conference
2 What Are Trump's Next K-12 Priorities? Don't Look to a GOP Platform for Answers By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Mon, 24 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0000 President Donald Trumps list of priorities for his second term includes just two bullet points related to K-12 education. Full Article Montana
2 COVID-19 Crisis Raises K-12 Stakes for State Elections Nationwide By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Thu, 29 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0000 State leadership is on the ballot in dozens of states as they grapple with the pandemic's impact on schools, the economy, and their relationship to federal officials. Full Article Montana
2 Trial Set for 2020 in Long-Running Pennsylvania School Funding Lawsuit By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Thu, 06 Dec 2018 00:00:00 +0000 The lawsuit, filed in 2014, alleges that the state was severely underfunding schools, forcing school districts to lean heavily on property taxes, which especially disadvantages students in property-poor areas. Full Article Pennsylvania
2 Artificial Intelligence in K-12: The Right Mix for Learning or a Bad Idea? By www.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 19 May 2020 00:00:00 +0000 The rapid shift to tech-driven, remote learning this spring has infused more technology into K-12 education, but AI tools still remain on the fringe. Full Article Pennsylvania
2 Rhode Island Announces Statewide K-12 Personalized Learning Push By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Wed, 22 Feb 2017 00:00:00 +0000 The Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative and other funders are supporting Rhode Island's efforts to define and research personalized learning in traditional public schools. Full Article Rhode_Island
2 Wyoming, Idaho Laws Expand K-12 Computer Science Education By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Fri, 06 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0000 All districts in Wyoming will be required to provide K-12 computer science instruction, and Idaho high schools will offer at least one high school CS course. Full Article Wyoming
2 States Dependent on Natural Resources Face Tricky Path on K-12 Revenue By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Thu, 28 Dec 2017 00:00:00 +0000 Governors in several natural resource-dependent states said recently they will have to continue to cut public education funding because prices for oil and coal have not rebounded. Full Article Wyoming
2 Enrollment in Missouri public schools declines by 3.2% By www.teachermagazine.org Published On :: 2020-11-11T16:31:40-05:00 Full Article Education
2 Idaho's 2nd-largest school district goes online-only, again By www.teachermagazine.org Published On :: 2020-11-12T23:55:42-05:00 Full Article Education
2 As Election 2020 Grinds On, Young Voters Stay Hooked By www.teachermagazine.org Published On :: 2020-11-13T13:51:00-05:00 In states like Georgia, the push to empower the youth vote comes to fruition at a time when “every vote counts” is more than just a slogan. Full Article Education
2 Anchorage School District in Alaska projects a $15.2M loss By www.teachermagazine.org Published On :: 2020-11-19T13:14:45-05:00 Full Article Education
2 States Gear Up to Overhaul K-12 Funding in 2020 By www.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 03 Dec 2019 00:00:00 +0000 The political landscape for updating school finance systems won’t be any easier in the 2020 legislative season, despite a surging economy, state flexibility under ESSA, and single-party control in many states. Full Article Maryland
2 States Gear Up to Overhaul K-12 Funding in 2020 By www.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 03 Dec 2019 00:00:00 +0000 The political landscape for updating school finance systems won’t be any easier in the 2020 legislative season, despite a surging economy, state flexibility under ESSA, and single-party control in many states. Full Article Massachusetts
2 North Carolina Awards $12 Million Dollar Grant to Improve Literacy Instruction By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Mon, 01 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0000 A $12.2 million dollar grant from the state Department of Public Instruction will go to a program based at North Carolina State University to provide additional training literacy training to teachers in 16 high-needs districts across the state. Full Article North_Carolina
2 Civics-Test Bills Hit State Legislatures Again in 2016 By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Thu, 14 Jan 2016 00:00:00 +0000 A bill in Nebraska would require high school students to take a civics examination before graduating. Full Article Nebraska
2 Paraprofessional With 'Gentle Spirit' Dies at 27 From COVID-19 By www.edweek.org Published On :: Wed, 20 May 2020 00:00:00 +0000 A former high school athletic standout and homecoming king, Pedro Garcia III “could connect with anybody,” no matter the language, said a teaching colleague in Cozad, Neb. Full Article Nebraska
2 Anchorage School District in Alaska projects a $15.2M loss By www.edweek.org Published On :: 2020-11-19T14:57:57-05:00 Full Article Education
2 Tennessee Governor: COVID-19 Vaccines To Be Optional in K-12 Schools By www.edweek.org Published On :: 2020-11-25T08:38:39-05:00 “Vaccines are a choice and people have the choice and will have the choice in this state as to whether or not they should take that vaccine,” the governor said. Full Article Education
2 School district to pay $200K to settle public records battle By www.edweek.org Published On :: 2020-12-04T08:22:07-05:00 Full Article Education
2 Former Governor Recruits Stuck-at-Home College Students to Combat K-12's 'COVID Slide' By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 12 May 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Former Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam announced the Tennessee Tutoring Corps, which will recruit college students to tutor children in an effort to prevent learning loss after extended school closures. Full Article Tennessee
2 Tennessee Governor: COVID-19 Vaccines To Be Optional in K-12 Schools By www.edweek.org Published On :: Wed, 25 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0000 “Vaccines are a choice and people have the choice and will have the choice in this state as to whether or not they should take that vaccine,” the governor said. Full Article Tennessee
2 'Déjà Vu All Over Again' in New Jersey By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Mon, 03 Jun 2013 00:00:00 +0000 New Jersey's Camden takeover in context. Full Article New_Jersey
2 What Are the K-12 Policy Stakes in N.J. and Virginia Elections? By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Sun, 05 Nov 2017 00:00:00 +0000 Education policy analysts are closely watching Tuesday's races for governor and state legislature in both states to see what messages about K-12 could resonate when many more states hold elections next year. Full Article New_Jersey
2 What Democratic Victories in Virginia and New Jersey Mean for K-12 Policy By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Wed, 08 Nov 2017 00:00:00 +0000 Virginia Gov.-elect Ralph Northam has said he would further restrict that state's charter laws, and New Jersey Gov.-elect Phil Murphy has promised to pull the state out of the PARCC testing consortium. Full Article New_Jersey
2 2018 Election Will Rock California Education By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Mon, 19 Jun 2017 00:00:00 +0000 Next year's California election will be both a referendum on the massive changes in education finance and testing enacted during Jerry Brown governorship and a test of the political coalition that made those changes possible. Full Article California
2 Incoming California Governor to Seek Nearly $2 Billion in Early-Childhood Funding By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Fri, 04 Jan 2019 00:00:00 +0000 Democrat Gavin Newsom, who takes office Jan. 7, plans to expand full-day kindergarten and child-care offerings in the state, according to media reports. Full Article California
2 In Wisconsin, a High-Pitched, Emotional Battle over K-12 Spending By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Thu, 27 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0000 Wisconsin is one of a handful of states where how much schools will get this fall is still being debated in the state capitol. Full Article Wisconsin
2 Why Don't Struggling K-12 Districts Just Dissolve? By www.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 11 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Emotions remain raw as educators and residents in a rural Wisconsin district dig for solutions after being denied the option of dissolving. Full Article Wisconsin
2 Joe Biden Backs Two Proposals to Increase Education Funding in 2020 Swing State By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Biden's campaign announced March 31 that the 2020 Democratic presidential candidate backs two local attempts to raise more tax revenue for schools. Full Article Wisconsin