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education-healthcare2 years ago•1 min saved

"Bloomberg Initiative Equips Boston High Schoolers for Hospital Careers"

Bloomberg Philanthropies is investing $38 million in a new initiative to prepare Boston high school students for careers in healthcare, partnering with the Mass General Brigham health system to address the system's 2,000 job vacancies. The program will train students for roles in nursing, emergency medicine, lab science, medical imaging, and surgery, offering college credits and the option to start full-time jobs upon graduation, reflecting a shift towards vocational training and addressing the growing demand for healthcare workers.

via The New York Times|

#bloomberg-philanthropies #boston #education-healthcare

safety2 years ago•0 min saved

Multiple Austin-area Schools Placed on Lockdown Following Anonymous Threats

Two high schools in Round Rock, Texas, were placed on lockdown as police investigated an anonymous threat. The lockdowns were lifted after the threat's credibility was assessed.

via KEYE TV CBS Austin|

#high-schools #lockdown #police

education2 years ago•0 min saved

"Ranking the Best High Schools Across America: Michigan, Long Island, Ohio, Illinois, and Utah Take the Lead"

Three Michigan high schools have been ranked among the top 100 best high schools in the United States in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings. The rankings are based on factors such as college readiness, college curriculum breadth, state assessment proficiency, underserved student performance, and graduation rate.

via MLive.com|

#college-readiness #education #graduation-rate

education2 years ago•2 min saved

Schools in Omaha and Tulsa battle broken AC units amid scorching temperatures

Several high schools in Omaha, including Burke High and North High, are without fully functioning air conditioning due to a cooling system malfunction. Repairs could take several days, but classes will continue as scheduled despite temperatures reaching 100+ degrees. The school district is providing bottled water and fans to help mitigate the inconvenience caused by the lack of A/C. Other schools in the area have also experienced elevated heat and humidity, but maintenance crews are working to address the issue.

via WOWT|

#air-conditioning #education #extreme-heat

education2 years ago•1 min saved

Bus Driver Shortage in Baton Rouge Causes Early Dismissals and Chaos for Schools

Middle and high schools in the East Baton Rouge Parish school system will have early dismissals starting Monday due to a bus driver shortage. Students in those grade levels will be dismissed at 1:25 p.m. The school system is proposing a special board meeting to authorize a change in school start times.

via WAFB|

#bus-driver-shortage #early-dismissal #ebr-schools

society2 years ago•7 min saved

New York Bans Native American Mascots in Public Schools

Calls to retire Native American-themed mascots and logos in high schools have been met with resistance from supporters who argue that they are central to the traditions and identity of their communities. While some states have moved to ban such imagery outright, others have faced intense backlash. New York state's Board of Regents voted that Native American-themed logos and mascots must be retired by 2025 unless schools get approval from a recognized Native American tribe to keep them, risking losing state funding. Mascots are causing "firestorms at the local level," and removing them can result in a backlash.

via NPR|

#cultural-appropriation #education #high-schools