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Woman, 76, readies for long-sought high school graduation: ‘I did it’
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Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Lina Philippon has plans for her high school diploma. Author of the article: Paul Morden  •  Sarnia Observer Published May 18, 2024  •  Last updated 2 hours ago  •  3 minute read Lina Philippon. (Paul Morden/Sarnia Observer) Photo by Paul Morden /The

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Western University raises new concerns as protest camp nears two-week mark
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Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Published May 18, 2024  •  3 minute read Pro-Palestinian protesters occupy the lawn outside the University Community Centre at Western University in London on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. (Derek Ruttan/The London Free Press) Article content Despite a new warning from school

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Opinion | Michigan is failing our English learner students, and that has to change | Bridge Michigan

Opinion | Michigan is failing our English learner students, and that has to change | Bridge Michigan
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Here’s why: Michigan’s immigrant population is one of the few areas of growth for our state. In fact, 13% of children are considered to be part of immigrant families. Immigrant community a bright spot in Michigan Immigrants, many of whom are learning English, are also an important

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St. Thomas police investigating assaults at high schools
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Article content St. Thomas police are investigating a pair of assaults at two different high schools. A principal at a high school called police on Tuesday to report an in-class assault that resulted in the victim requiring medical attention, police say. Article content Later that day, a

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Matthews Hall, principal ordered to pay $95K to South Asian parents
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Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News A London private school and its principal must pay two parents $95,000 under a human rights tribunal ruling over racial discrimination. Published May 15, 2024  •  6 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in

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Ann Arbor plans teacher layoffs, buyouts as part of $20M in school cuts | Bridge Michigan

Ann Arbor plans teacher layoffs, buyouts as part of $20M in school cuts | Bridge Michigan
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Ann Arbor Public Schools plans teacher layoffs, buyouts and elimination of some programs to cut budget deficit The district is also considering selling an administrative building Like other Michigan districts, Ann Arbor has suffered enrollment declines in recent years and used up a surge of federal pandemic

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Parents raise alarm about overcrowding at London elementary school
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Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Parents of children at Sir Arthur Carty school in south London are speaking out about safety concerns caused by an increase in enrolment Published May 15, 2024  •  Last updated 16 minutes ago  •  3 minute read Sir Arthur Carty Catholic elementary

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Kincardine Pride promotes an accepting and inclusive community

Kincardine Pride committee members continue to promote inclusivity and acceptance to promote a welcoming community for all. Pride President Sandy Blackwood said Elgin Market Public School teacher Larissa Crawley, together … Continue reading Kincardine Pride promotes an accepting and inclusive community →

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Townhouse plans prompt pre-construction school boundary rejig
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Article content Thames Valley trustees have approved a boundary change relating to a not-yet-built subdivision in a booming part of London, despite concerns about the number of buses that will carry students from one area to different schools. The change means future students whose families will be

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Michigan lawmakers may require high schools to teach computer science | Bridge Michigan

Michigan lawmakers may require high schools to teach computer science | Bridge Michigan
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“As technology continues to advance, computer science skills are increasingly necessary in order to compete in a 21st century workforce,” bill sponsor Rep. Carol Glanville, D-Grand Rapids, told the House Education Committee Tuesday. “Yet only 55% of Michigan high schools currently offer computer science … which is

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Flint water crisis still crippling kids’ futures. But not because of lead | Bridge Michigan

Flint water crisis still crippling kids’ futures. But not because of lead | Bridge Michigan
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“That didn’t go over well” among educators who were living and working in Flint, Christian said. “There’s not a high expectation for us to succeed in the classroom,” said Cruz Duhart, a Flint native who recently graduated from Morehouse College in Atlanta. “There might be something to