WATERTOWN â The legalization of marijuana in New York state has been touted as discouraging for the black market and as something that will increase state revenue, but a question for many is whether that is actually true, or if the legalization will do more harm than good.
During the May meeting of the Alliance for Better Communities on Tuesday evening, guest speaker Tony Spurlock, a sheriff in Douglas County, Colo., discussed his experience with a variety of issues pertaining to the legalization of recreational marijuana.
On the virtual Zoom meeting and representing the community were faith leaders, law enforcement officials and representatives from different organizations like PIVOT and the North Country Family Health Center, educators, local politicians, concerned county residents and more.
Grand Forks named one of Best Communities for Music Education
Grand Forks, Bismarck, Fargo and Mandan are the only four school districts in North Dakota to receive the designation this year. Written By: Pamela D. Knudson | 10:00 am, May 14, 2021 ×
The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation has designated the Grand Forks school system as one of the Best Communities for Music Education for 2021.
This is the 19th year Grand Forks Public Schools has received this designation, according to an announcement from the school district.
The NAMM Foundation selected 686 school districts throughout the United States to receive the honor. Grand Forks, Bismarck, Fargo and Mandan are the only four school districts in North Dakota to receive the designation this year.
Donors can have their names etched into Plano ISD’s new fine arts center
The district’s foundation is seeking patrons to support operating costs for the Robbie & Lynore Robinson Fine Arts Center.
Artist rendering of the Robbie and Lynore Robinson Fine Arts Center in Plano ISD.(Plano ISD)
Plano ISD’s foundation is seeking donors to support the Robbie & Lynore Robinson Fine Arts Center, a performing arts venue that is scheduled to open this year.
The Plano ISD Education Foundation launched its $3.2 million Staging the Future endowment campaign at a May 7 event, inviting corporations, foundations, community groups, citizens, alumni and others to support the legacy of fine arts.
MEXICO â The Mexico Academy and Central School District (MACS) has once again been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from the NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education.
It is the ninth year in a row MACS has been honored with this national distinction and is one of just 686 districts in the nation that earned this honor.
âWe are so incredibly proud of our music program,â said MACS Superintendent Dr. Donna Runner. âWhen you think of Mexico schools, one of the first things that comes to mind is its rich and deeply rooted musical traditions. I applaud our music educators throughout the district and thank the community for all their support of the arts.â
For the fourth year in a row, Orange County Public Schools has received a Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation, which celebrates and promotes the value of music education.
The honor recognizes OCPS’ commitment to provide music access and education to all students. According to NAMM, “research into music education continues to demonstrate educational/cognitive and social skill benefits for children who make music.”
“We are so pleased that NAMM is recognizing our dedication to music education for the fourth year in a row,” said OCPS Superintendent Barbara Jenkins. “Our school board remains committed to providing arts education to 100% of our students, even during the pandemic. We have actually enhanced innovative offerings in conjunction with our community partners.”