New Jersey is preparing for a new state-wide curriculum for its elementary and secondary schools.The state is set to unveil the new state curriculum on April 30. The new state standards are expected to focus on students’ interests and skills and allow for more discussion of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).They will also help teachers…
What you need to know about the NHL’s new public schools program
By Peter ZieglerAssociated PressPublished Dec 03, 2017 12:00AMUpdated Dec 03 and 12:02AMThe NHL has announced that it will spend $8.5 million over the next four years on public schools in the NHL-owned arena in St. Louis, including a new hockey facility in the new NHL Development League.The new facility will include an NHL team, hockey…
Why the Pines County School System Is Taking the Tough Approach
Pinellas County schools, a school district in southeastern Florida, are taking the tough approach to raising the state’s minimum wage by increasing the hourly minimum wage to $15 an hour.The increase, scheduled to take effect in the summer, will increase the average hourly wage in Pinellans schools by about 2.5 percent, which will take effect…
‘Funny’ ‘Grown-Ups’ – From the ‘Muppets’ to ‘The Cosby Show’
Posted May 15, 2018 09:17:38By the end of the summer, the first of two episodes of ‘Grow Ups 2’ will premiere on CBS.‘Growth Ups’ follows an average-looking middle-class family as they struggle to keep up with the rapid changes taking place in their lives.The series is directed by Ryan Murphy, whose credits include ‘American Horror…
New York Times columnist’s wife dies after a long battle with lung cancer
A New York City high school teacher’s wife died Friday night after battling lung cancer.Her husband, John Stuyvesants, 58, died at Stuyveant Hospital in Brooklyn, where he had been undergoing treatment.A source told the New York Daily News his wife had been battling lung disease since June 2014.Her death was announced by the New Jersey…
How to Wear Your School Girl Costume
From the very first time I saw a picture of my school girl outfit on the internet, I knew I wanted it.I wanted to make it look like my sister or my niece, but I also wanted to be able to put it on when I went out and dress up as a character on…
Teen Gets $15K In Stock Exchange Stock Deal from ‘Hollywood Reporter’
When 17-year-old Kia Simmons was a senior at Hollywood Senior High School in South L.A., she earned more than $5,000 a month on her stock exchange stock trading, according to the Los Angeles Times.The teen also earned money on the company’s YouTube channel, earning about $2,000 in YouTube earnings a month.Simmons’ stock trading was reported…
How to find Ivy League schools with great SAT scores
By Andrew Lih article A quick glance at your SAT scores could tell you that you’re pretty smart and have the potential to become a great athlete.But there are a number of schools with scores that are far lower than what you’d expect, according to the SAT’s scoring algorithm.These schools don’t have the top scores,…
Law school graduates can take jobs in the tech sector
Tech employers want graduates to apply to law school in order to find jobs.They also want them to apply for jobs in tech and technology-related fields in order get experience and build their skills.However, if they are unable to find a job in the industry, they are able to apply directly to a law school…
Medical schools offer ‘no excuses’ for not admitting Israeli students
Nursing schools across the world are flouting government guidelines to admit Jewish students and Israeli students are among those who are being discriminated against.On Wednesday, the World Health Organization (WHO) issued a report saying that nursing schools in the US and Europe are not welcoming Israeli students. “Nursing schools are being allowed to discriminate against Israeli…