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12 Best Yearbook Companies To Preserve Precious School Memories

[ad_1] Yearbooks are a terrific way to encourage school community and pride that lasts for years to come. Choosing a good company to print your yearbooks is key, since you’re entrusting them with a whole year’s worth of memories. Here are some of the top yearbook companies out there right now, offering a variety of …

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Teachers Share Their Best Advice and Stories About Teaching Twins

[ad_1] The relationship between twin siblings is unique. And teaching twins may require educators to add some new tricks to their arsenal! In honor of National Twins Day (August 5), we polled our Facebook group for their best tips, tricks, and stories about teaching twins. Here’s the advice we received. Recognize and celebrate their individuality …

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30 Thought-Provoking Math Puzzles for Middle Schoolers

[ad_1] Tired of your tried-and-true math routine? Chances are if you’re feeling the itch to incorporate new activities into your math time, your students are as well. Mixing it up in math class can bring fresh perspectives to stale concepts or standards, and your students will enjoy stretching their brains in different ways with these …

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As tuition discounts skyrocket, college aid is not equitably distributed | KQED

[ad_1] “The percentage of students who are getting discounts, grants or scholarship aid from institutions has skyrocketed,” said Robert Massa, a retired college admissions and enrollment director who is now a research associate at the Center for Enrollment Research, Policy and Practice at the University of Southern California.  Colleges need to fill seats and maximize …

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Volvo EX30 first look: The compact electric SUV we need | Engadget

[ad_1] As we slowly shift towards electric vehicles, there’s a growing number of big, fancy battery-powered SUVs. However, for those looking for something smaller, the options are a lot more limited. But with the upcoming EX30, Volvo has created a compact electric SUV with a ton of premium features and a surprisingly affordable price. After …

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iPhone 15 Pro set to feature thinner bezels, a titanium frame and USB-C charging | Engadget

[ad_1] We’re one step closer to getting a complete picture of Apple’s upcoming iPhone 15. New information on the iPhone 15 has leaked, and with it comes insight into everything from bezel size to a new charging port. For starters, the classic iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus are allegedly bidding farewell to the top …

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Kanye West’s Twitter/X account has been unbanned again | Engadget

[ad_1] X, formerly known as Twitter, has reinstated Kanye West after he was banned last December for tweeting an image of a swastika, The Wall Street Journal has reported. Elon Musk’s platform only made the move after being assured that West would not post antisemitic or other harmful content. In addition, ads won’t appear next …

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Western Illinois seesaws on diversity scholarship

[ad_1] Western Illinois University is reinstating scholarships for incoming students of color that it scrapped earlier this month in response to the Supreme Court’s ruling on affirmative action, according to reporting from WBEZ in Chicago.  The public university in Macomb had drawn criticism for its quick decision to eliminate the $1,000 scholarship, which over 300 …

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New College of Florida recruiting tactic raises questions

[ad_1] New College of Florida interim president Richard Corcoran offered $5,000 bonuses to staff members who hit an enrollment target of 300 new students, according to The Sarasota Herald-Tribune, raising questions about whether the move violated federal law. “High achievement deserves a reward, and increased pay will be implemented to recognize the diligent work of …

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UNC board changes admissions, hiring policies on race

[ad_1] UNC Chapel Hill’s Board of Trustees voted to eliminate all consideration of race and ethnicity in admissions, and extended it to hiring, after losing the Supreme Court case on affirmative action. Eros Hoagland/Getty Images The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Board of Trustees voted Thursday to prohibit the institution from considering race, …

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