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Eight Alabama Public High Schools Rank in Top 5% Nationally by U.S. News World Report

Eight Alabama Public High Schools Rank in Top 5% Nationally by U.S. News World Report

Eight public high schools in Alabama have been recognized among the top 5% nationally in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings. These rankings evaluated nearly 18,000 of the nation’s approximately 27,000 public high schools based on criteria such as state test performance, graduation rates, and student participation and performance in Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) exams. Alabama's highest-ranked school, New Century Tech Demo High School in Huntsville, secured the 131st position nationally. Other top-ranked Alabama schools include Homewood High School, Mountain Brook High School, Vestavia Hills High School, Hewitt-Trussville High School, Fairhope High School, Spain Park High School, and Oak Mountain High School. Notably, Montgomery County’s Loveless Academic Magnet Program (LAMP) High School, previously a top performer, was unranked this year due to U.S. News not receiving its ACT scores from the Alabama Department of Education.
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See Pittsburgh high school rankings on US News list of top schools

See Pittsburgh high school rankings on US News list of top schools

A US News and World Report ranking put some Pittsburgh-area schools among the top schools in the state.
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Jordan Chiles Reunites with Inspirational Teacher, Highlights Educator Impact

Jordan Chiles Reunites with Inspirational Teacher, Highlights Educator Impact

Olympic medalist Jordan Chiles recently reunited with her former high school Family and Consumer Sciences teacher, Patti Gaines, in a surprise event orchestrated by Upworthy and DonorsChoose. The reunion aimed to celebrate the profound impact educators have on students' lives. Chiles, a two-time Olympic medalist, surprised Gaines in her classroom, where Gaines had been told she was receiving an award. The school's marching band played as Chiles emerged from the line to embrace her former teacher. Chiles credits Gaines with providing crucial emotional support and life lessons during her formative years, particularly when her gymnastics career was beginning to take off. Gaines, in turn, expressed her fulfillment in seeing her former students become positive influences in their communities. This initiative by Upworthy and DonorsChoose seeks to bring well-known former students back to classrooms to acknowledge the guidance that contributed to their adult success.
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Jason Kidd's Coaching Influences Luka Doncic's Evolving Role with Dallas Mavericks

Jason Kidd's Coaching Influences Luka Doncic's Evolving Role with Dallas Mavericks

Jason Kidd's Coaching Influences Luka Doncic's Evolving Role with Dallas Mavericks
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Cache County School District Opens Two New Middle Schools, Juniper Ridge and Maple View

Cache County School District Opens Two New Middle Schools, Juniper Ridge and Maple View

The Cache County School District has officially opened two new middle schools, Juniper Ridge Middle School and Maple View Middle School, in Cache Valley. The opening ceremonies included remarks from Cache County School District Board of Education member Allen Grunig, and discussions on the design and vision by Stephen Williams and Adam Zetterquist of Design West. Jenn Anderson and Wayne Anderson of DWA Construction provided insights into the construction project, followed by thoughts from Superintendent Todd McKee. Board of Education President Teri Rhodes led the official ribbon-cutting. Following the ceremony, the public was invited to take guided tours of Juniper Ridge Middle School, accompanied by a performance from the Green Canyon High School Drumline. Juniper Ridge will serve as a feeder school for Green Canyon High School, while Maple View will feed into Ridgeline High School. This development marks a shift in the district's structure, as Cedar Ridge and Spring Creek, formerly middle schools, are be...
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OpenAI unveils ChatGPT for Teens with stronger guardrails to tackle safety risks

OpenAI unveils ChatGPT for Teens with stronger guardrails to tackle safety risks

Aug 18 (Reuters) - OpenAI on Tuesday launched a version of ChatGPT tailored for minors, with parental controls and enhanced security features, as online platforms face scrutiny over the risks of AI chatbots.
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Arizona charter schools ranked among best in country, new study shows

Arizona charter schools ranked among best in country, new study shows

Arizona lost the top spot, but 13 schools made the top 100 list in the latest U.S. News and World Report rankings. See which schools are the best.
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Riotouch UMind Smart Whiteboard Integrates PhET Interactive Simulations for STEM Education

Riotouch UMind Smart Whiteboard Integrates PhET Interactive Simulations for STEM Education

Riotouch has integrated PhET Interactive Simulations directly into its UMind smart whiteboard software, which is designed for interactive flat panels in educational settings. This integration allows K–12 and higher education institutions to access a globally renowned open-source science and math library without additional software licensing costs or external browser requirements. PhET, founded by Nobel Laureate Carl Wieman, provides research-based, game-like simulations for STEM subjects, enabling students to learn through inquiry by manipulating variables in physics, chemistry, biology, earth science, and mathematics. The UMind software, part of Riotouch's DaisyOS or Android-based interactive displays, offers native touch optimization for PhET simulations, allowing multi-touch gestures. Key features of this integration include the ability to run PhET experiments alongside annotation tools on the UMind canvas, instant screenshots via UCut for capturing experimental results, and the option to generate QR co...
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When KCS considers books to ban, it should show its work | Opinion

When KCS considers books to ban, it should show its work | Opinion

A group of Knox County clergy and faithful neighbors would like to put the KCS book ban policy to the test: should the district ban the Bible?
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Why Belle’s Gold Gown Became One of Disney’s Most Iconic Looks

Why Belle’s Gold Gown Became One of Disney’s Most Iconic Looks

Belle's golden ball gown, famously featured in Disney's 1991 animated film *Beauty and the Beast*, stands as one of the most recognizable and celeb...
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Julie Gauthier Named Lone Finalist for PN-G Superintendent Position

Julie Gauthier Named Lone Finalist for PN-G Superintendent Position

Julie Gauthier has been named the lone finalist for the superintendent position at Port Neches-Groves Independent School District (PNGISD). This decision was made by the school board after a closed session to discuss the employment, duties, retirement, transition, and appointment of Superintendent Dr. Mike Gonzales, who will transition to Superintendent Emeritus. Gauthier's journey within PNGISD has progressed from student to principal, then deputy superintendent, and now she is poised to become the first superintendent in the district's history to have also been a student there. State law mandates a 21-day waiting period before the board can take a final vote on her appointment, which is scheduled for next month. Her family has a history of public service, with her late father, Leonard Giblin, having served as a Criminal District Court judge in Jefferson County.
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Governor Kemp Suspends Entire Dublin City School Board Amid $20 Million Deficit

Governor Kemp Suspends Entire Dublin City School Board Amid $20 Million Deficit

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has suspended all seven members of the Dublin City School Board following a unanimous recommendation from the Georgia Board of Education. This action comes after the school district faced a significant financial crisis, accumulating an approximate $20 million deficit. The deficit led to the state providing emergency payroll assistance and jeopardized the district's accreditation. In response to the financial woes, the school district had previously implemented cost-cutting measures, including eliminating numerous staff positions and shortening the academic calendar. Governor Kemp's executive order mandates the appointment of a committee to select temporary replacements for the suspended board members. The committee will be chaired by State Board of Education member Matt Donaldson and will include Rep. Matt Hatchett, Sen. Larry Walker, former Dublin Mayor Phil Best, and community member Edwin May.