North Carolina parent Elizabeth Johnston, aka "The Activist Mommy," is one of the organizers behind "Sex Ed Sit Out." (Facebook) Many of America’s public schools are teaching youths “pornographic” subject matter these days, some parents argue, so they’re planning a “Sex Ed Sit Out” on April 23. They want like-minded parents to keep their children at home that Monday, to send a message to local school boards and elected officials. Cities planning to participate include Charlotte, N.C.; Sacramento, Calif.; Bloomington, Ind.; Austin and San Antonio, Texas; Spokane, Wash.; and Martinsburg, W.Va., the Washington Times reported. The effort is being run in partnership with socially conservative groups such as the Family Research Council, the American Life League and the Liberty Counsel, the Times reported. One of the sit-out organizers is Elizabeth Johnston, a North Carolina blogger who calls herself “The Activist Mommy.” She … [Read more...] about Parents plan ‘Sex Ed Sit Out’ to protest sexualized school curricula
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As partnership deadline looms, HISD not expected to divulge plans Thursday
By Jacob Carpenter Published 5:49 pm, Wednesday, April 11, 2018 Image 1of/1 CaptionClose Image 1 of 1 Chief Academic Officer Grenita Lathan points to a slide during a community meeting at Worthing High School as part of a series of meetings HISD held ahead of next month's planned vote to hand over control of several schools on Wednesday, March 21, 2018, in Houston. (Elizabeth Conley / Houston Chronicle ) less Chief Academic Officer Grenita Lathan points to a slide during a community meeting at Worthing High School as part of a series of meetings HISD held ahead of next month's planned vote to hand over control of ... more As partnership deadline looms, HISD not expected to divulge plans Thursday 1 / 1 Back to Gallery Houston ISD administrators plan to wait a little longer before outlining plans for partnerships at 10 low-performing schools. District leaders are not expected to release detailed recommendations for partnerships at the … [Read more...] about As partnership deadline looms, HISD not expected to divulge plans Thursday
What should I wear to the Kentucky Derby? Here’s help in planning your hat, dress & more
Share This Story! Let friends in your social network know what you are reading about Facebook Email Twitter Google+ LinkedIn Pinterest What should I wear to the Kentucky Derby? Here's help in planning your hat, dress & more What should you wear to the Kentucky Derby 2018? Advice on Kentucky Derby hats 2018, bow ties, dresses and shoes to wear to Churchill Downs. Sent! A link has been sent to your friend's email address. Posted! A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Join the Conversation To find out more about Facebook commenting please read the Conversation Guidelines and FAQs Subscribe Today Log In Subscribed, but don't have a login? Activate your digital access. Taylor M. Riley, Louisville Courier Journal Published 6:42 a.m. ET April 12, 2018 CONNECT TWEET LINKEDIN COMMENT EMAIL MORE CLOSE It doesn't take a lot of money to look like you belong on Millionaire's Row for Oaks and the Kentucky Derby. … [Read more...] about What should I wear to the Kentucky Derby? Here’s help in planning your hat, dress & more
Fred Jackson planning to officially retire as a Buffalo Bill
Share This Story! Let friends in your social network know what you are reading about Facebook Email Twitter Google+ LinkedIn Pinterest Fred Jackson planning to officially retire as a Buffalo Bill Former Bills favorite Fred Jackson has a plan "in the works" to sign a one-day contract and officially retire as a Buffalo Bill. Sent! A link has been sent to your friend's email address. Posted! A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Join the Conversation To find out more about Facebook commenting please read the Conversation Guidelines and FAQs Subscribe Today Log In Subscribed, but don't have a login? Activate your digital access. wgrz-tv Published 7:05 a.m. ET April 12, 2018 CLOSE "It's up to me to show that 34 (his age) is just a number," the Bills' Fred Jackson says. JAMIE GERMANO/@jgermano1/staff photographer CONNECT TWEET LINKEDIN COMMENT EMAIL MORE Fred Jackson is reportedly calling it a career. The … [Read more...] about Fred Jackson planning to officially retire as a Buffalo Bill
Massachusetts Senate Plans Hearing on Sale of Mount Ida College to UMass
The Massachusetts Senate has ordered an oversight hearing into the planned purchase by the University of Massachusetts of the assets of Mount Ida College, which plans to close at the end of the current semester. Senators said Wednesday they were irked they weren't given any advance notice of the purchase of the 74-acre Newton campus. Senators also questioned the wisdom of the purchase, suggesting the money would be better spent fixing the university system's campuses and holding down tuition. UMass-Amherst has said it will use the Mt. Ida campus for "career preparation programs," in science and technology fields. Undergraduate students at Mount Ida would be offered automatic admission to the UMass-Dartmouth campus. UMass-Boston 'Furious' Over Move to Buy Mt. Ida College UMass-Amherst will absorb and seek to restructure Mount Ida's debt, estimated at between $55 million and $70 million. Get the latest from necn anywhere, anytime Download the App Available for IOS and Android … [Read more...] about Massachusetts Senate Plans Hearing on Sale of Mount Ida College to UMass