The Anderson County Horse and Pony Project, headed by Ron and Robyn Asher, took five girls and their horses to the Eastern Regionals in McDonald, Tenn.
Ben Henry Created: January 24, 2021 12:53 PM
Perhaps the impacts of distance learning are not as bad as once thought.
To be clear, the numbers are not good.
A report before many students began their winter break during which they would spend most of their time in the same place they’ve been going to class, their home highlighted an increase in failing grades.
It shows across the nation the number of students with at least one failing grade has increased as much as 40%.
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To get a better understanding of what those numbers, or failing grades, mean and what the impacts could be, KSTP went to the source: a local high school teacher who has been teaching from a distance for the majority of the pandemic.
KSTP Created: January 25, 2021 05:48 AM
Monday, Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan unveiled a new education plan for Minnesota.
The Due North Education Plan aims to ensure every child receives a high-quality education, regardless of location and race, Walz and Flanagan said. As a former classroom teacher for over 20 years, I ve seen firsthand how a high-quality education shapes students lives for years to come, Walz said. The Due North Education Plan guides us toward a future where every child receives a high-quality education, no matter their race or zip code.
Flanagan said the COVID-19 has exacerbated disparities in education across the state, especially along racial and geographic lines. They hope the education plan will help students recover from the learning loss students suffered during the pandemic while closing the opportunity gap.
Knoxville Biz Ticker: BlueCross Foundation providing $250,000 to Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee
The Knoxville News-Sentinel 12/30/2020 Knoxville News Sentinel
BlueCross Foundation providing $250,000 to Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. The BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation is giving $250,000 to Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee to help meet the needs of community members affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. This gift provides additional support following the $500,000 the foundation awarded to Second Harvest in March.
Food banks across the state have been facing increased demand since the onset of the
pandemic, as many Tennesseans turn to them for support. While many organizations have been able to sustain operations throughout 2020, donations are leveling off and the beginning of 2021 remains uncertain.
The newest restaurant in Lonsdale, Smoke, opened in September. Owner In May, Andrew Rasmussen said he was âhumbled and overwhelmed and shocked by the support the community has already given.â Heâs pictured outside the restaurant with his son, Rohen, wife, Lisa, and daughter, Valkyrie. (News file photo)