Concerns about pre-election polarization due to online bickering in BC
The BC New Democrats and the BC Conservative Party are engaging in increasingly fierce attacks on social issues that some say are reminiscent of American-style culture wars. Premier David Eby has attacked British Columbia’s Conservatives over the issues of abortion,…
To combat the fentanyl crisis, we should treat dealers like terrorists
At the presidential debate, Trump and Harris should be asked what they would do about the terrorist attacks by opioid dealers. James “Sandy” Winnefeld | Opinion piece Major fentanyl raid in Prescott Valley Authorities said they found 30,000 fentanyl pills…
A possible pilot strike at Air Canada could affect your trip. Here’s how you can take action
With a looming pilot strike, Air Canada is preparing for a shutdown that could affect tens of thousands of passengers. Canada’s largest airline and the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), which represents more than 5,000 Air Canada pilots, are currently…
Patients suffer from underfunded, complicated Indian Health Service program
Arielle Zionts and Katheryn Houghton | KFF Health News When the Indian Health Service cannot provide medical care to Native Americans, the federal agency can refer them elsewhere. But each year it denies tens of thousands of requests for funding…
Local school districts crack down on cell phone use during the school year
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — On Monday, the empty desks at Comstock High School will be filled with students again. This year, however, teachers hope that stricter restrictions on mobile phone use will make students more likely to participate in class and…
Local school districts crack down on cell phone use during the school year
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — On Monday, the empty desks at Comstock High School will be filled with students again. This year, however, teachers hope that stricter restrictions on mobile phone use will make students more likely to participate in class and…
CCSD board debates changes to district’s tax increment financing policy
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — The Charleston County School District is considering changes to its Tax Increment Financing (“TIF”) policy. The conversation comes after the Charleston City Council on Tuesday approved a TIF district to fund the Union Pier redevelopment,…
Another Colorado school district is enforcing a strict new cell phone ban to improve student success
WOODLAND PARK, Colo. (KKTV) – The days of Woodland Park School District RE-2 students stealing glances at cell phones under desks are over. Starting this school year, a new, strict policy prohibits cell phone use in the classroom. The goal…
Another Colorado Springs school district is enforcing a strict new cell phone ban to improve instruction
WOODLAND PARK, Colo. (KKTV) – The days of Woodland Park School District RE-2 students having to sneak glances at cell phones under desks are over for them. Starting this school year, a strict new policy bans cell phone use in…
Cranston’s AES introduces new mobile phone case policy
BY PAM SHIP Because there are so many distractions in students’ daily lives, the Apprenticeship Exploration School tries to eliminate the use of mobile phones in class. In a recent email sent by AES Principal Lindsey Tavares to all parents,…
