GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Spring break is quickly approaching! Whether you’re hitting the road or relaxing at home, why not add a dash of learning to your week of fun? Sarah MontpasEnglish Language Arts Curriculum Manager for National Heritage Academies (NHA), says there are many ways to keep kids learning during their time off from school.
Reading and Writing ActivitiesChild spending time enjoying nature.Montpas’ number one recommendation, wherever you are, is to read, but it doesn’t have to be all about books. “If you’re exploring a new city, pick up some brochures in a… Read More
Geoffrey Landward has been appointed Utah Commissioner of Higher Education.
The Utah Board of Higher Education voted unanimously Thursday to appoint Landward to the position. The appointment requires confirmation by the Utah Senate.
Landward has served as interim commissioner since September 2023, when Commissioner Dave Woolstenhulme suddenly stepped down to pursue other professional opportunities.
Landward previously served as deputy commissioner and secretary to the higher education board. A graduate of BYU’s J. Reuben Clark Law School, Landward has twenty decades of legal expertise in administrative law, education law and employment law.
Amanda Covington, chairwoman of the Utah Board of Higher… Read More
The Guam Education Board flagged concerns about financial discrepancies in two federal grants allocated in 2021, indicating that the Guam Department of Education may have overspent $400,000 worth of federal funds.
Education Board Chair Mary Okada said funds from the Fiscal Year 2021 American Rescue Plan are appropriate for individuals with disabilities have been exhausted, with an overspend of $100,000.
“There are several, and this report is as of March 14, 2024, and this clearly indicates the FY21 ARP individuals with disabilities, this shows a negative available balance of $100,000,” said Okada. “That means it’s overspent.”
She said the report… Read More
Employees with dependents interested in the 2024-25 academic year application should apply regardless of being previously awarded, as a new application is required each academic year.
Fall 2024 applications are due by May 1 and summer 2024 applications are due by April 1.
Students may not receive the scholarship for summer 2024 if they received it for both fall 2023 and spring 2024. Applications for summer are not required if a dependent student has already been approved for the current spring semester.
Students eligible to receive the scholarship include dependent children of WVU and WVU Research Corporation benefits-eligible employees. Scholarship… Read More
With one big bill on hold on the Senate floor, big pieces of the education budget are also in a state of stasis.
The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee will not finish its work on the K-12 budget until the Senate votes on a complicated school facilities and income tax bill, JFAC’s House co-chair said Tuesday morning.
“We have some work ahead of us yet,” said Rep. Wendy Horman, R-Idaho Falls, as JFAC wrapped up a 20-minute morning meeting.
Then, at midday Tuesday, House Speaker Mike Moyle dropped a bombshell. He derailed a spending bill for Idaho Launch, Gov. Brad Little’s grant… Read More
Career Teachers’ Workshop at FNU’s Namaka Campus today28 secondary school teachers from around Nadi were part of the Career Teachers’ Workshop at FNU’s Namaka Campus today.
FNU Division of Marketing and Communications Vijayta Sharma says the workshop’s focus is to arm educators with insights into the diverse array of career opportunities available in the labor market.
Sharma says by equipping teachers with this vital information, the initiative aspires to cultivate a deeper understanding among students regarding their future career prospects.
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