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What’s the way forward for Mud Island? Advisor says ‘actual, direct honesty’ wanted

23/09/2024Oktavina

Some readability may quickly emerge round considered one of Downtown Memphis’ perennial questions: What might be achieved to revive Mud Island to its former glory?

In accordance with New York-based actual property growth advisory agency HR&A — commissioned to create a report about the very best and highest makes use of for Mud Island — the reply to that question may start with letting go of what Mud Island has been and not solely what it may be, however what is probably going to achieve success, mentioned accomplice Jonathan Meyers.

“The important thing to locations like that is to start

AEA intends to strike on Jan. 9 after failed mediation attempts

30/12/2022Oktavina

AKRON, Ohio — Akron Public Schools Board of Education had a closed-door meeting Thursday evening to discuss the Akron Education Association’s notice to strike, released Thursday morning.

Akron teachers will strike on Jan. 9 with picking beginning that morning, after attempts at resolving outstanding issues through federal mediation failed.

Pat Shipe, the president of the Akron Education Association, stated, “The Akron community’s outpouring of concerns regarding school safety and security are being ignored by Akron Public Schools. Weeks of unparalleled fighting are now occurring daily within Akron school buildings, yet the superintendent and the board continue to want to water

Richland, WA school board votes to define ‘controversial’ issues

16/12/2022Oktavina

The Richland School District Administration building on Keene Road in West Richland is lit up at night.

Jennifer King

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Richlands, WA

The Richland School Board, in a split vote, revised its policies on the teaching of “controversial issues” in the classroom.

A majority of the board said they wanted to give principals and teachers a better sense of when to alert parents about an upcoming lesson or discussion that could involve a “controversial” topic.

The policy doesn’t actually bar the teaching of the topic. A previously rejected definition was denounced by the ACLU of Washington.

The board defines controversial

Akron teachers voice more safety concerns

14/12/2022Oktavina

Members of the Akron Education Association teachers union and others pack Monday night's Akron Board of Education meeting. — Members of the Akron Education Association teachers union and others pack Monday night’s Akron Board of Education meeting.

Parents and teachers packed Monday night’s Akron school board meeting, some of them excitedly urging board members and administrators to do more to address bad student behavior.

“While some of the safety issues that you are addressing will help with outside violence coming into our schools, you’re still not addressing the violence occurring inside our schools,” said Catina Stecz, a teacher at Firestone High School.

She and dozens of other members of the teachers union, the Akron Education Association, filled many of

What does the ‘L’ in LGBTQ stand for? What identifying as lesbian means.

04/12/2022Oktavina

According to a 2022 Gallup poll, 7.1% of US adults self-identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or something other than heterosexual.

As we begin to learn more about the Colorado Springs shooting and the community mourning those who lost their lives and were injured at Club Q, some have questions about how to support their LGBTQ+ loved ones.

The best first step is to learn about the community. Asking your LGBTQ+ friends and family is an option, but be mindful of placing the burden of your education on others when there are so many resources at your disposal.

LGBTQ resources:

Estate Planning Terms to Know

02/12/2022Oktavina

Estate planning is an incredibly important tool, not just for the wealthy or those thinking about retirement. On the contrary, estate planning is something every adult should do.

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Estate planning can help you accomplish any number of goals, including appointing guardians for minor children, choosing healthcare agents to make decisions for you should you become ill, minimizing taxes so you can pass more wealth onto your family members, and stating

How to Choose: Will v. Trusts

01/12/2022Oktavina

Depending on your situation, assets, stage in life and more, you might need a trust, a will, or both. We can help explain the differences between the documents.

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Wills and trusts are very different estate planning documents and either can be the right choice, depending on your circumstances. While they both provide instructions for distributing assets following death, a trust is generally a much more detailed document.

One of the

Student-loan borrowers defrauded by Corinthian were promised $5.8 billion in relief ‘immediately.’ 6 months later Biden’s Education Department says it’ll take

28/11/2022Oktavina

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In June, the Education Department approved a $5.8 billion loan discharge for former Corinthian students.
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said impacted borrowers would see relief “immediately.”
Six months later, borrowers are still waiting, and the department said relief will now take “some time.”

Lawsuits blocking President Joe Biden’s broad student-loan forgiveness are not the only reason some borrowers are in limbo.

Kevin was a student of the now-defunct for-profit chain Corinthian Colleges from 2004 to 2006, who requested his last name be withheld for privacy.

He was one of about 560,000 borrowers who