Idaho Gave Families $50M to Spend on Private Education. Then It Ended a $30M Program Used by Public School Families.
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A Republican lawmaker said ending an Idaho program that helped public school students buy laptops and other materials wasn’t linked to the creation of a private school tax credit. The state’s most prominent conservative group says it should be.

https://www.propublica.org/article/idaho-vouchers-public-school-funding-cuts?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mastodon-post

‘Our moral intuitions about merit and personal worth are changing.’

an interview with Marion Fourcade about her book "The Ordinal Society" co-written by @kjhealy: https://news.berkeley.edu/2024/04/23/from-uber-ratings-to-credit-scores-whats-lost-in-a-society-that-counts-and-sorts-everything/

It all adds up. #grickledoodle #vampires #school #math #horror #cartoon #art #drawing #funny

https://www.europesays.com/uk/?p=25611 Podcasters issue warning about using ChatGPT for work or school as this one ‘wild’ detail is a dead giveaway – News #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Podcast #School #Technology #UK #UnitedKingdom

Survivors urge all political parties to support residential school burial investigations
As U.S. relations, the economy and affordability issue dominate Canada's federal election, Indian residential school survivors and their advocates are urging all parties to pledge support for their investigations into unmarked burials and missing children.
#politics #school #children #election #News #Indigenous
https://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/residential-school-investigations-election-1.7510884?cmp=rss

Trump threatens Harvard's tax-exempt status after freezing $2bn funding

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz01y9gkdm3o

Having attacked public education, they are also now attacking colleges and private universities.

#Education #School #College #University

The amount of work and perseverance it’s taken me to accrue 24 University credits over the past 12 months has been significantly more difficult than I imagined.

Has it been worth it? Going back to University in my late 30’s?

Absolutely.

It’s given me purpose.
It’s helped me develop better critical thinking skills.
It’s opened my eyes to disciplines I knew nothing about.
It’s given my overactive mind a place to grow.
It’s taught me that my learning disabilities do not define me. I am worthy and capable.

Here’s to the next year!
#school #learning #university

Concernant l'apprentissage de l'#écriture, je n'avais pas encore vu cette grosse initiative brésilienne et googueléenne avec des infos et des fontes pour 68 modèles d'écritures de 40 pays.
https://primarium.info
"#Primarium is a [...] educational project by TypeTogether which studied the methods of Latin script-based handwriting instruction for primary school children, spanning five continents and about one-quarter of the world.
In early 2022, independent type foundry #TypeTogether embarked on a [...] research project to explore the state of Latin script-based handwriting education in primary schools in over 40 countries [...]. The result of this [...] extensive project is Primarium, a freely accessible resource designed to serve the typographic and educational communities.
The study aims to collect and organise crucial information about #handwriting education in primary schools, including its role in #school curricula, the #handwritingmodels and resources used, and the teaching methods employed in classrooms. In an era where digital devices are increasingly prevalent, the issue of handwriting #education has become a topic of debate in educational, pedagogical, and typographical circles." #typography #lettering

School tax increases raise questions about Manitoba’s property tax changes
Recent increases in school taxes have put a dent in the Manitoba government’s estimate of how many homeowners are better off under its new tax-credit system.
#tax #school #government #money #Manitoba #Economy
https://globalnews.ca/news/11129305/manitoba-school-property-tax-increase/

"Last year, heat waves forced millions of children in the #Philippines out of #school. It was the first time that soaring temperatures had caused widespread class suspensions, prompting a series of changes.

This school year started two months earlier than usual, so the term ends before peak heat in May. Classes have been rearranged to keep children out of the midday heat, and schools are equipped with fans and water stations."

https://phys.org/news/2025-04-early-holiday-fans-philippines-schools.html
#ClimateAdaptation

Anyone who is blind, or who has worked with the blind, knows how expensive our technology can be. This couldn't be more true with relation to braille displays. Even the cheapest costs at least $799, and it's already behind the newest in that line, at $899. This is the Orbit Reader 20 and 20+. Now, a student in India wants to change that by creating a display that is truly affordable (under $50)! Please pass this on, so that we can give him greater recognition within the blind community. Even if it costs a bit more than he initially suspected it would, there is no excuse for the $2,000 to $5,000 average price of such technology when cheaper alternatives can be designed! He is determined to bring this to market, so let's help him do it and show our appreciation for his hard work on this life-changing project!

forbes.com/sites/kevinanderton…

No goulash? Some parents lukewarm to N.S. school lunch program
CBC News obtained hundreds of submissions parents filed with the Education Department about the school lunch program. Food quality and safety, the ingredients used in the dishes and whether the meals cater to specific diets were frequent topics.
#food #school #parents #government #NS #News
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/nova-scotia-school-lunch-program-feedback-1.7503190?cmp=rss

Jeder wiederverwendete PC durch PCs für alle ist ein Gewinn für unsere Umwelt . Weniger Elektromüll, mehr Bildungschancen. Nachhaltigkeit in Aktion!
Every PC reused by PCs für alle is a win for our environment . Less electronic waste, more educational opportunities. Sustainability in action!
https://www.pcsfueralle.at
#nachhaltigkeit
#umweltschutz
#muellvermeidung
#upcycling
#education
#equalopportunities
#school

No goulash? Some parents lukewarm to N.S. school lunch program
CBC News obtained hundreds of submissions parents filed with the Education Department about the school lunch program. Food quality and safety, the ingredients used in the dishes and whether the meals cater to specific diets were frequent topics.
#food #school #parents #government #NS #News
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/nova-scotia-school-lunch-program-feedback-1.7503190?cmp=rss

Gave my students a fun task yesterday, accidentally.

One kid asked when my birthday is, and I replied: "why don't you try to figure that out?"

Turns out to be pretty difficult for them. I have no social media presence apart from this account, I have no blog, am no longer active on any forums (and used aliases when I was, aliases that they have zero chance of guessing), etc.

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Territory considering Whitehorse school's proposal for more full-time substitute teachers amid shortage
The Yukon's Department of Education says it's still considering a proposal to hire full-time substitute teachers at F.H. Collins Secondary School in Whitehorse. This comes after what the department calls a "miscommunication" about th...
#education #teachers #school #politics #Whitehorse #Yukon
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/whitehorse-school-substitute-teacher-proposal-1.7507869?cmp=rss

Mercer County NJ School Superintendents remind all of NJ law and affirm that students residing in the county have the right to attend school AND be free from bullying regardless of immigration status and gender identity and sexual orientation.

#USPol #nj #mercer #school #immigration #GenderIdentity #SexualOrientation

https://drive.google.com/file/d/18j3M63EUWnYdVNJrrrH4y34kwbByslnF/view?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR75Ar9ycjA9ntAkaJ_G1yqP5a_RFLsTC_NtwcVZH-BbShhjJMiyx80UmUziJQ_aem_2PhB0geD6hl-uMMoDjtY9Q