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Categories: High School Education

Mass. Board of Schooling raises MCAS rating wanted to graduate HS

by Oktavina

Massachusetts Board of Schooling raises MCAS rating wanted to graduate highschool



REPORTER: THIS DECISION DID NOT COME WITHOUT A LENGTHY DEBATE HERE TODAY. IN THE END, THE STATE EDUCATION BOARD VOTED 8-3 TO RAISE THE BAR FOR GRADUATION. RIGHT NOW, ACCORDING TO STATE DATA, STUDENTS WHO CURRENTLY PASS THE MCAS BUT JUST BARELY. OFTEN END UP LATER DOING POORLY IN COLLEGE AND GET LOW-PAYING JOBS. THERE IS A RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ACHIEVING THE GRADUATION REQUIREMENT AND WHAT HAPPENS TO THE REST OF YOUR LIFE. REPORTER: SO TODAY, THE

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Categories: High School Education

One More Cure for Hiccups

by Oktavina

December 20, 2022 · 5:50 AM

I’ve written previously about how Paul Ingraham helped cure my patello-femoral pain syndrome.

More recently, Paul looked into hiccup cures because his father had an intractable case. What finally worked for dad? Breathing into a plastic bag.

Boosting blood CO2 (hypercapnia) by breathing in a PLASTIC bag. This one is quite plausible and is easy and safe to try. Hypercapnia definitely affects some kinds of hiccups. The story (from a smart source, a good “friend of PainSci”): “There’s an even easier way out of hiccups — at zero cost. Learned it from my uncle,

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Categories: High School Education

Nevada State Board of Education discusses possible later start time for high school students

by Oktavina

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – School start times for Clark County high school students were discussed Thursday with the Nevada Board of Education.

School starts at 7:20 am for students and some parents say it is too early. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, 8:30 am is the best time for middle and high school students to give the right amount of sleep needed.

California was the first state to implement later school start times but other states like Alaska, New York, New Jersey and Tennessee have proposed similar legislation.

Advocates for a later start say academic performance improves

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Categories: High School Education

Palos Park sisters help high school students improve literacy

by Oktavina

After returning from a debate camp at Harvard University this summer, sisters Bella and Mia Narciso decided to create the Turn the Page Foundation to help disadvantaged high school students improve their reading skills.

The foundation’s first partner is the iCan Dream Center in Tinley Park.

The teens, who live in Palos Park, said they met people from all over the world and heard stories of the challenges some camp participants had to overcome. When they returned, they realized they were fortunate that their parents encouraged reading.

“My parents have always thought that literacy and reading were a top priority.

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Categories: High School Education

The way ahead for higher education | columnists

by Oktavina

Higher education in Indiana is facing a turbulent future. Fewer Hoosiers are graduating from high school, and a declining percentage are going on to college. There are many reasons, including the pandemic, a strong job market, high sticker prices, growing student debt and a belief that many good jobs don’t require a college degree. The bottom line is that higher education needs to change, and fast.

What are colleges and universities to do?

First and foremost, we need to put students first. This may sound obvious, but it can’t be taken for granted. We need to offer academic programs and

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Worried About Vax-Related Side Effects? Breath Easier One Year Out

by Oktavina
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I’m at my one year anniversary of getting Pfizer’s COVID-19 vax. I’m starting to worry less about adverse effects, not that I’ve lost much sleep over it. Luckily, I’m hearing no chatter at my hospital about requiring the boosters. Yet I don’t hear any of the vax mandaters saying “we were wrong.” A relative of mine is searching for a job now and reports that the great majority of posted jobs still require the vax. Unbelievable!

The patient is wise to look away. If you watch the needle go in, it’ll hurt more.

From

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Categories: High School Education

Clinton High School teacher receives a national award as part of the ‘Amazing Teacher’ program

by Oktavina
Mary Lesko Kokenakes, left, who taught for many years at Madison High School but this year began teaching English at Clinton High School, was recently named an Amazing Teacher of the Month as part of the Amazing Teacher Awards promotion that is live on The Daily Telegram's website. It is a national award through Gannett publications, and the program is sponsored by McDonald's. Presenting a ceremonial $5,000 check to Kokenakes Nov. 17 is Adrian South Main Street McDonald's owner Mike Bodman.

Mary Lesko Kokenakes, left, who taught for many years at Madison High School but this year began teaching English at Clinton High School, was recently named an Amazing Teacher of the Month as part of the Amazing Teacher Awards promotion that is live on The Daily Telegram’s website. It is a national award through Gannett publications, and the program is sponsored by McDonald’s. Presenting a ceremonial $5,000 check to Kokenakes Nov. 17 is Adrian South Main Street McDonald’s owner Mike Bodman.

CLINTON — An educator who earns praise for her instructional methods, reaching students at all ability levels, has been

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