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Shelia's Bakery in North Augusta attracts donut lovers daily | Exclusive

Shelia's Bakery in North Augusta attracts donut lovers daily | Exclusive

Shelia Martin turned her passion for baking into a popular North Augusta storefront known for fresh donuts.
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Federal Education Minister Jason Clare Calls for 'Digital Detox' in Australian Classrooms Following PISA Study Results

Federal Education Minister Jason Clare Calls for 'Digital Detox' in Australian Classrooms Following PISA Study Results

Federal Education Minister Jason Clare has advocated for a 'digital detox' in Australian classrooms, urging a reduction in screen time for students. This call comes in response to the latest Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) study findings, which revealed that four out of ten Australian students are distracted by digital resources in the classroom, a figure approximately 10% higher than the OECD average. The PISA 2025 results indicated that Australian high school students recorded their worst-ever scores in mathematics and reading, continuing a two-decade decline. Clare highlighted that PISA data consistently shows a correlation between increased online engagement and declining student results. While acknowledging the necessity for students to acquire digital skills, including the appropriate use of AI, Clare emphasized that the pervasive presence of screens in classrooms is negatively impacting learning outcomes. The issue of screen time in schools is slated for discussion at the upcomin...
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McGraw Hill Acquires Teachally to Enhance K-12 Curriculum Development with AI

McGraw Hill Acquires Teachally to Enhance K-12 Curriculum Development with AI

McGraw Hill Acquires Teachally to Enhance K-12 Curriculum Development with AI
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What Employee Training for a K-12 School District Actually Looks Like in a Real Incident

What Employee Training for a K-12 School District Actually Looks Like in a Real Incident

Beyond the drills, discover what happens when school emergency training is put to the test during a real-life crisis situation on campus.
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George Corradino, Columbus Music and Education Icon, Dies at 96

George Corradino, Columbus Music and Education Icon, Dies at 96

George Corradino, a prominent figure in Columbus, Georgia, known for his significant contributions to local music and education, has passed away at the age of 96. According to Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan, Corradino died on Monday evening at Columbus Hospice. Bryan indicated that Corradino's health had been in decline following a fall. Corradino's legacy in the Chattahoochee Valley is extensive, most notably his 20-year tenure as the director of music for the Muscogee County School District, a position he held from 1970 to 1990. Throughout his career, he dedicated decades to nurturing the local arts scene and served as a mentor to numerous students and teachers. Details regarding funeral arrangements and memorial services have not yet been released.
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Rome Emperors 2026 Recap

Rome Emperors 2026 Recap

Recapping the 2026 season for the Atlanta Braves High-A affiliate, the Rome Emperors.
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Michigan and Alabama Colleges Adopt New Direct Admissions Model to Boost Enrollment

Michigan and Alabama Colleges Adopt New Direct Admissions Model to Boost Enrollment

Colleges in Michigan are implementing a new direct admissions model, MI College Match, similar to a program launched last year in Alabama. This approach allows students to receive college admission offers without a traditional application process. Unlike some direct admissions models that automatically send offers based on state data, the Michigan and Alabama programs require students to create profiles detailing their GPA and intended major. Once a profile is made, students receive admission offers from institutions whose criteria they meet, with offers beginning as early as mid-September. The Michigan College Access Network (MCAN), a college-access nonprofit, collaborated with the enrollment-management firm EAB to develop MI College Match. EAB's Alabama program resulted in over 12,000 students receiving admissions and scholarship offers totaling over $5.1 billion, with about half of those students not previously on the universities' prospect lists. Michigan college leaders hope this platform will connect...
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Journalist Natasha Singer Critiques Big Tech's Influence on Public Education in New Book

Journalist Natasha Singer Critiques Big Tech's Influence on Public Education in New Book

Natasha Singer, a veteran business reporter for The New York Times, has released her new book, "Coding Kids: Big Tech’s Battle to Remake Public Schools." In the book, Singer investigates how major technology companies like Apple, Google, and Microsoft have increasingly integrated their products and industry-sponsored curricula into public schools. She draws parallels between Silicon Valley's campaign for coding education and the pharmaceutical industry's influence on medicine. Singer argues that this trend often provides students with a limited, commercially-driven understanding of computing, portraying tech giants as benevolent innovators. She highlights instances like Apple's 2019 Advanced Placement Computer Science course, which teaches coding in Swift, Apple's proprietary language for iPhone apps, questioning the appropriateness of such brand-specific curricula in public education. The book also explores the historical context of computer science education, including efforts to broaden participation be...
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See why Augustino's got an 'F' on inspections | Health Scores

See why Augustino's got an 'F' on inspections | Health Scores

The downtown Italian restaurant scored 64 on restaurant inspections. Find out why.
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Inside Lakeside High's new facilities at ribbon cutting | PHOTOS

Inside Lakeside High's new facilities at ribbon cutting | PHOTOS

Students, educators and community leaders gathered as Lakeside High School showcased its new facilities during a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
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Orange County Public Schools Implement New E-Bike and E-Scooter Policy for Students

Orange County Public Schools Implement New E-Bike and E-Scooter Policy for Students

Orange County Public Schools are implementing significant changes to their policy regarding e-bikes and e-scooters on school property, effective Tuesday. Following a grace period, only students possessing a valid driver’s license or learner’s permit will be permitted to bring these electric vehicles onto school grounds. The Orange County School Board approved this new regulation in July after extensive public discussions that included input from both parents and students. This policy aims to regulate the use of e-bikes and e-scooters, which have become increasingly popular among students for commuting to school.
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Severe Drought Expands Across Maine, Affecting Water Supplies

Severe Drought Expands Across Maine, Affecting Water Supplies

Maine is experiencing worsening drought conditions, with nearly the entire state classified as abnormally dry and significant areas under severe drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. Over the past year, parts of the state have received 12 inches less rainfall than average, leading to record-low groundwater levels in some areas. Officials report that dozens of wells, particularly along the Interstate 95 corridor between Augusta and Kittery, are at their lowest levels in 30-40 years. Despite recent rainfall during the first week of September, experts do not expect significant improvement in drought conditions. The lack of snowpack and rainfall over the past year has exacerbated the situation, leaving groundwater reserves unreplenished. More than 368,000 residents are directly affected by the severe drought, which spans from Portland to Waldo and Hancock counties (Bangor Daily News, 2026).