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Support for public apology from Hoërskool DF Malan swells after homophobia accusations | News24

Signatories to a petition are calling on Hoërskool DF Malan to publicly apologise after an allegedly homophobic incident.

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By MARC H. MORIAL National Urban League “We cannot return to the classroom and do things the same as they have always been done and expect to see a different outcome. Instead, we

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Starting in August, Shelby County Schools plans to offer both online and in-person instruction for students — and parents can choose which option they want. The Memphis district plans for teachers to simultaneously teach students in the building and stream the lesson online through a classroom

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Drew: How to Decide Between the Virtual or Traditional Classroom

By Samuetta Hill Drew With the reopening of schools in America, parents are faced with one of the most difficult decisions they may have in their child(ren)’s lifetime. Do they choose the option to turn their home into a classroom for virtual learning or do they opt to allow their child to return

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Piedmont schools apologize for offering support circle for white students after Chauvin verdict - African American News Today - EIN Presswire

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Speid: School nurse issue must be addressed now

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Let’s end bullying in our schools

THE video of Waddilove High school students bullying another for not wearing a mask was heartrending. This incident shows that bullying is a major problem in our schools and that the problem is far from over. Bullying at school is a phenomenon that occurs at almost all schools in the

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Texas Lawmakers Send Gov. Greg Abbott a Bill that Funds Virtual Learning, but Could Leave out Many Students of Color | Dallas Weekly

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Rwanda: Mathematics is a Way of Life - Minister Twagirayezu

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Former Queen’s head girl receives scholarship - Keneisha Henry pursuing dream of becoming biochemist

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MBW to Hold High School Graduation June 19 at St. Thomas Reformed Church

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The Courier is celebrating the 2020 graduates—CARLOS JAY, U-Prep/Milliones High School | New Pittsburgh Courier

The New Pittsburgh Courier congratulates Class of 2020 member Carlos Jay, as he graduated from U-Prep/Pittsburgh Milliones High School. The post The Courier is celebrating the 2020 graduates—CARLOS JAY, U-Prep/Milliones High School appeared first on New Pittsburgh Courier.

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Schools demand COVID-19 certificates after outbreaks - NewsDay Zimbabwe

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Superintendent makes proposal for reopening schools - WS Chronicle

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Inglewood parents rally to save school from closing

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Haiti racing to rebuild schools destroyed in earthquake - Barbados Today

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Nadiya Blair takes on the world - DefenderNetwork.com

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