RICHMOND — Some Virginia groups are choosing to offer support to pro-Palestine student protestors. Recent weeks have seen more than 100 arrests of protestors on…
America s construction industry needs more workers, and a labor union has a program to encourage high school students to make it their future career. The Laborers International Union of North America s four-year program allows students to explore a curriculum including real-life, job-related activities and industry projects. Matthew Gonzales, business manager for Laborers Local 1095, said the collaboration with San Antonio s Sam Houston High School allows students to receive applied academic, work, and life skills providing them with a solid foundation. .
A Pennsylvania high school has created a space in its library that s fostering learning and creativity that benefit students and educators. Manheim Township High School is the only school in the district that is equipped with a media production studio designed for the students to use their talents to produce podcasts. High School Librarian Karen Leisey said podcasting is an extra activity that can be used in the curriculum, but it s not a requirement. .
As they head into winter break, South Dakota school districts and their teachers are in a waiting period to find out what future state funding looks like. A bump in aid is likely, but there s a lot to sort out in connecting it to educator salaries. In her recent budget address, Gov. .