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Columbia University president orders virtual classes as anti-Israel protests take over: ‘We need a reset’

Columbia University students announced in an evening statement that all classes will be held virtually on Monday after anti-Israel protesters occupied the campus, the university’s president announced. In a statement posted early Monday morning, Columbia University President Dr. Nemat “Minoush” Shafiq said he condemned the specific actions of the agitators who formed “encampments” on campus […]

Some US schools cancel classes ahead of April 8 solar eclipse to ensure safety

Many schools across the United States are reconsidering their April 8, 2024 class schedules. solar eclipse It will arrive in North America. The eclipse’s total line (the area completely covered by the sun) spans 15 states. According to NASA. The eclipse’s route will start in Mexico, arch northeast from Texas to Ohio, then reach Canada […]

Schools in path of total solar eclipse cancel classes over safety concerns

Children will love it! Hundreds of school districts from Maine to Texas, which will be in near darkness during next month’s total solar eclipse, plan to close or end classes early out of an abundance of caution. The move is an effort to keep students safe by shielding their eyes from harmful solar radiation and […]

Florida school districts piloting year-round classes to curb learning loss

Three Florida school districts are piloting year-round curriculum to curb summer learning loss, and the state’s education leaders say if the program is successful, it will be made permanent in all schools across the state. We are considering a transition. Select campuses in Marion, Alachua and Brevard counties were approached by lawmakers to make the […]

South Carolina Senate passes open carry bill promoting free gun training classes

A bill passed by the South Carolina Senate on Thursday would allow gun owners to carry weapons in public without a concealed carry permit and provide free firearms training. The bill was approved on a 28-15 vote after nearly two weeks of debate over concerns from some lawmakers and law enforcement officials about aspects of […]

Paul Haggis teaching $350 acting classes as rape accuser struggles to collect $10M

Where is the $10 million? Disgraced 'Crash' director Paul Haggis is charging more than $300 for acting classes in Italy while fending off a rape accuser who owes him $10 million in damages. Haggis, 70, began emailing fliers in September for a three-day intensive course titled “Acting Workshop with Paul Haggis.” The Daily Beast reported. […]