Maryland high school teacher Keishia Thorpe wins $1 million Global Teacher Prize
United States teacher Keishia Thorpe, an immigrant from Jamaica who has opened up college education for low-income, first-generation American, immigrant and refugee students, has been named the winner of the Varkey Foundation Global Teacher Prize 2021, in partnership with UNESCO. According to the Varkey Foundation, the purpose of the Global Teacher Prize is to recognize […]
Edmonds School District approves it 2022 Legislative Platform
LYNNWOOD, Wash., November 12, 2021 – On Tuesday the Edmonds School District revealed its 2021-2026 Strategic Plan in a presentation by Superintendent Gustavo Balderas, which is still in the discussion process, and unanimously approved its 2022 Legislative Platform, both of which focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion. The Strategic Plan was divided into three sections: […]
Free online ACT First Aid class on Nov 17
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., November 12, 2021 – In one hour, learn three lifesaving skills in South County Fire’s free online ACT First Aid class on Nov. 17, offered at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. ACT focuses on three first aid skills to save a life in the first few minutes of an emergency before first […]
