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By Zeta Cross | The Center Square contributor Illinois' biofuel industry continues to expand and create more jobs every year, a new report by the Department of Energy has found. In 2021, 307 new jobs were added in Illinois, an increase of 4.6% over 2020, the 2022 United States Energy and Employment
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NYC's new schools chancellor takes over, making history in the process
New York City Schools Chancellor Meisha Porter started her first day on the job in Red Hook, Brooklyn at PS 15, The Patrick Day School.
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South Africa: KZN Probe Expanded - Contracts Worth R600 Million Now Also Being Investigated
[Daily Maverick] The Special Investigating Unit has added the contracts of several KwaZulu-Natal municipalities and the Office of the Premier to its Covid-19 probes in the province, bringing the number of contracts under investigation to 226, with a total value of R606,435,294.
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12-Year-Old Brooklyn Boy Dies After Classmate Punched Him in the Head on a $1 Dare
A young Black Brooklyn boy has died after being punched in the head by a classmate, allegedly over a $1 bet in New York City
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Electronic Device Distribution Postponed at Pearl B. Larsen Due to COVID-19 Exposure
TIDE VILLAGE –—The Pearl B. Larsen PreK-8 School will postpone laptop and MiFi distribution to parents, effective immediately, due to a confirmed case of COVID-19 exposure on the school’s Estate Peter campus. Teachers conducting virtual classes from their classrooms will resume working from
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DOE Suspends Laptop, MiFi Distribution at Julius Sprauve School Due to COVID-19
Only students in grades pre-K, kindergarten, 1st-3rd, and 7th who have been issued devices from the school or who have devices of their own will begin virtual learning on Monday, Aug. 9.
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States, political parties draw battle lines over taxpayer funding of critical race theory
… between whites and nonwhites, especially African Americans,” according to Britannica. In the … in 1619 when the first African-American slaves are brought to the …
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DOE Says Schools Returning to In-Class Learning Come January
During Tuesday's Education and Workforce Development hearing, committee members had concerns over the readiness of U.S. Virgin Islands public schools when they were told the V.I. Department of Education is aiming to reopen on Jan. 10, 2022.
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STX Children's Museum Entertains and Educates at Fort Frederik Crucian Holiday
The Children's Museum of St. Croix delighted children with games and activities that educate while maintaining COVID recommendations outdoors at Fort Frederik Sunday afternoon.
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DOE Says Schools Returning to In-Class Learning Come January
During Tuesday's Education and Workforce Development hearing, committee members had concerns over the readiness of U.S. Virgin Islands public schools when they were told the V.I. Department of Education is aiming to reopen on Jan. 10, 2022.
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Attorney General Nessel Sues Trump Administration for Neglecting to Update National Energy Efficiency Standards   | National News | The Michigan Chronicle
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined 15 other attorneys general and the city of New York in filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration’s Department of Energy (DOE) for failing to meet legal deadlines for reviewing and updating national energy efficiency standards for 25 categories of
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Senate Committee Advances Bill to Implement High School EMS Program
The Education and Workforce Development Committee advanced legislation during Wednesday’s hearing which, if signed into law and the funds exist, appropriates $160,000 from the Centennial Special Fund to the Department of Education for the creation of an Emergency Medical Services Program in public
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UVI Bulletin Board for October
Here is what's happening on both campuses of the University of the Virgin Islands.
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Pearl B. Larsen PreK-8, Ulla F. Muller Elementary To Resume In-Person Learning
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Pearl B. Larsen PreK-8 School on St. Croix and the Ulla F. Muller Elementary School on St. Thomas will resume in-person learning tomorrow, the Department of Education said. The schools reverted to virtual learning on September 9 and 10 due to COVID-19 exposure, according to
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Singer DOE To Bring “A Night Of Clarity” To A City Near You
DOE returns with fellow chart-topping artist Blanca for a Spanish twist. "When I Pray (Mi Oración)” breaks the language barrier with DOE singing completely in Spanish.
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Joseph Gomez Elementary School Closed Today Due To Death Of Staff Member
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Joseph Gomez Elementary School will be closed today due to the passing of a staff member, the Virgin Islands Department of Education said. St. Thomas District leaders have activated the crisis response team to make counseling services available to anyone in need at the
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Save money, help the environment by choosing energy-efficient appliances | New Pittsburgh Courier
REPAIRMAN REPAIRING DISHWASHER Getty Images If you’re ready to upgrade your kitchen or laundry room or have a broken appliance that needs replacing, choosing energy-efficient options may be the way to go. It could save you money in the long run while being better for the environment. Here’s what it
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Senators Approve Bilingual Bill for Public Schools
The Senate Committee on Education and Workforce Development met on Tuesday to address concerns regarding bilingual education in the public school system. The committee voted in favor of amending the Virgin Islands code that discusses English development programs.
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Rep. Rush calls for removal of McDonald's CEO after comment about slain Chicago kids
Longtime Illinois U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush is joining a rising chorus of calls for the CEO of the McDonald’s Corporation The post Rep. Rush calls for removal of McDonald's CEO after comment about slain Chicago kids appeared first on TheGrio.
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What's Going On | New York Carib News
NY STATE OF MIND NYS Attorney General Letitia James, abruptly suspended her 2022 NYS Gubernatorial campaign, a wise decision, and will focus on her re-election next year. Her decision will alter the race dramatically since many would not compete with her. Law Professor Zephyr Teachout has withdrawn
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More Work Was Needed for Bills Addressing Mental Health and Maintenance of Schools
Tensions appeared heightened during the legislative session for the Committee on Education and Workforce Development as measures were discussed relating to mental health and school maintenance.
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Princeton Faces Federal Probe After Admitting Racism Is Still ‘Embedded’ At The University
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Department of Education Forgives Loans of 18,000 ITT Students
Thousands of former ITT Technical Institute students will have their loans forgiven by the Department of Education. Amounting to $500 million, the debt forgiveness will impact 18,000 students of the
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NYC Public Schools Make Juneteenth A Holiday, Columbus Day Goes Bye-Bye
The Big Apple is starting to get woke. New York City public schools will be celebrating Juneteenth as an official holiday on their academic calendar. As spotted on Gothamist NYC has made some significant changes to some key dates in the school year. On Tuesday, May 4 they confirmed that
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WAPA Power Outage Sends Claude O. Markoe Students Back To Virtual Learning
FREDERIKSTED — A Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority blackout sent some west end elementary school students back to learning from home. The Virgin Islands Department of Education, St. Croix District, announced the early dismissal of Claude O. Markoe Elementary School’s in-person classes on
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Newswire: Major changes announced to U.S. Department of Education’s Loan Forgiveness Plan
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent The U.S. Department of Education on Wednesday, October 6, announced an overhaul of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. Education Department officials said they would implement the overhaul over the next year and make the
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HBCU Climate Change Conference Could Spark Needed Conversations
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Edibles, Safety, Teachers, Nurses, and Kitchens Concerns Many for the Territory's Schools
On Monday, the senate committee on Education and Workforce Development received testimony from the Department and Board of Education about the status of schools in the territory regarding after-school programs, kitchen equipment, school bus transportation, school safety, staffing, learning loss
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