Next week, events will be held around the world to mark International Women’s Day (IWD), anchored around this year’s theme of “breaking prejudice”. It’s a day that helps keep important conversations about equality and diversity on the radar and the Institute of Governance will be launching its own series ofRead More →
Is a teacher’s ability to mention sexual orientation and gender identity in the classroom a threat to elementary school students or does it promote a full and inclusive educational experience? Americans are grappling with the question as initiatives progress in several states that would muzzle public school teachers on LGBTQ-relatedRead More →
A public forum on policing in the region was held virtually on February 16 Cochrane RCMP held a virtual town hall on February 16 to update the community on the status of policing in Rocky View County. Detachment Commander Inspector David Brunner led the public forum alongside Sgt. Jeff MacIntoshRead More →
Restrictions on political topics in schools will hurt young people by stifling discussions of the polarized arguments and issues they are exposed to on social media, according to the former government mental health champion. Natasha Devon said minority young people would be the biggest losers if the new guidelines meantRead More →
White House press secretary Jen Psaki said the legislation “is designed to target and attack the children who need support the most.” In other news, $600,000 in funding will help Wisconsin test tap water for “ever chemicals”, recreational marijuana laws advance in Pennsylvania, and more. Bloomberg: White House denounces FloridaRead More →
This is a press release posted online in addition to our usual editorial content. Some of the UK’s leading games studios, recruiters and educators will come together in April for the Games Education Summit. The agenda-setting conference is sponsored by Unity, Unreal Engine, and Grads in Games, and will takeRead More →
Image source: FREEPIK As a child, some topics can be difficult to discuss with your parents Strong points Some topics are difficult to discuss with your parents but should be addressed nonetheless Knowing what you want from a discussion will help your parents better understand your point of view. HavingRead More →
TORRINGTON — The words of Martin Luther King Jr.’s August 1963 speech, “I Have a Dream,” were heard and repeated Monday by Our Culture Is Beautiful, a culture and awareness group in Torrington during a celebration on Zoom Monday. “One hundred years later, after the Emancipation Proclamation, the Negro isRead More →
ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) – North Carolina District 14 Democratic congressional candidates took part in an online forum on Saturday. The forum, organized by the North Carolina District 11 Democratic Party, got off to a rough start with multiple technical issues. Bo Hess, Katie Dean, Eric Gash and Jay CareyRead More →
The last two candidates to be Lansing’s next police chief presented their visions for the department in a virtual forum on Tuesday evening. The city announced its two remaining candidates last week, current Acting Chief Ellery Sosebee and Captain Jason Matson of the Bakersfield Police Department in Bakersfield, California. TheRead More →
The mayoral by-election is Wednesday, November 3. The Moose Jaw & District Chamber of Commerce hosted a virtual discussion for mayoral candidates on October 21, with the chamber asking them three questions in advance and asking several questions submitted online. The candidates included Con. Heather Eby, Council. Kim Robinson, Council.Read More →
Ventura, California – Ventura County Behavioral Health (VCBH), part of the Ventura County Health Care Agency, will host its 6th Annual Suicide Prevention Forum as a virtual event on September 23, 2021, from 16 a.m. to 6 p.m. This year’s conference, titled “Conversations on Suicide, Help and Hope,†will featureRead More →
Kootenay — Columbia candidates from left to right: Robin Goldsbury, Wayne Stetski, Rana Nelson and Rob Morrison. Photographic illustration by Bailey Gingras-Hamilton As the federal election approaches, young leaders and environmental activists are pressuring potential candidates to commit to climate change, affordable housing and more. Friday’s For Future West KootenayRead More →
Details Posted: September 09, 2021 Downloads: Press release (English | In Spanish) | Leaflet (English | In Spanish) Ventura, Calif. – Ventura County Behavioral Health (VCBH), part of the Ventura County Health Care Agency, will host its 6th Annual Suicide Prevention Forum as a virtual event on September 23, 2021,Read More →
+6 An estimated audience of 43,000 watched the 4th Chinese Community COVID-19 Online Forum, held on August 1. Organized by the Australian Chinese Medical Practitioners Society (ACMPS), the online forum provided information from seven general practitioners and specialists of Chinese descent on the current COVID vaccination and its deployment andRead More →
BRIDGEPORT – Bridgeport Police called various community groups on Tuesday, touted as an opportunity to introduce city residents to social services. But few spectators showed up for the Zoom evening. About a third of the attendees were presenters and several others in the crowd were members of city council orRead More →
PORT ANGELES – Two Port Angeles city council candidates in each of the two races had the first stage of the electoral forum last week to discuss homelessness and other issues despite having a third-person record for disputed seats. Post 4 incumbent Kate Dexter, council-appointed mayor, was joined by challengerRead More →
The UK Educators Safety Committee held an online meeting on Saturday to outline a response to the pandemic based on science and the need to protect the health, livelihoods and lives of workers. He proposed a program to oppose the collective immunity policies of Prime Minister Boris Johnson which sacrificedRead More →
Student mental health was already on the minds of educators, but the need for vigilance has grown during the COVID-19 pandemic, experts say. Risk factors such as disconnecting with friends, decreased activities and the loss of a loved one to COVID can have a severe negative impact on students, especiallyRead More →