In the Florida Prairie near Disney World, a concerted effort is underway to revive the dwindling population of the Florida grasshopper sparrow, deemed the most endangered bird in North America. Our book, “A Wing and a Prayer: The Race to Save our Vanishing Birds,” documents the collaborative endeavor among wildlife […]
Month: December 2023
Uncertainty Rises as Texas’ Immigration Law Stirs Border Communities
Texas has introduced a new law that criminalizes illegal entry into the state, sparking confusion and apprehension among undocumented migrants and families living along the US-Mexico border. This legislation, known as Senate Bill 4 (SB4), signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott, grants local law enforcement the authority to arrest […]
Search Underway: Kentucky Board of Education Endorses Job Posting for Education Commissioner Position
During a special meeting, the Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) greenlit the criteria and job description for the forthcoming education commissioner search. This decision followed an agreement with McPherson and Jacobson LLC, the firm tasked with spearheading the commissioner hunt, which was ratified during the KBE’s regular meeting on Dec. […]
Outstanding Achievement: Ann Mincks Named Iowa’s 2024 Teacher of Merit
The announcement was made by McKenzie Snow, Director of the Iowa Department of Education, in an early morning assembly at Hoover High School, where Mincks has dedicated herself as an English Language Learner teacher. Addressing the assembled staff and students, Snow highlighted the significance of the Teacher of the Year […]