Four Massachusetts Schools Named 2022 National Blue Ribbon Schools THE CONANT SCHOOL POLAR BEARS U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona today recognized 297 schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2022, including four schools in Massachusetts. The recognition is based on a school’s overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups. Secretary Cardona made the announcement during his […]
City of Pawtucket Reinvests in Veterans Memorial Park New Dog Park and Tennis Court Construction set to begin PAWTUCKET, RI – The City of Pawtucket continues to reinvest in Veterans Memorial Park. The City has awarded a $330,000 contract to Yard Works Inc. for the construction of a new “Bark Park” dog […]
Big Changes at New England’s Biggest University Posted September 13, 2022 By John O. Harney Comings and Goings … ROBERT A. BROWN In a stream of high-profile changes at the largest higher education institution in New England (if you don’t count the heavily online Southern New Hampshire University), Boston University […]
THIS WEEK’S MUSE PETER MARK ROGET “I know nothing in the world that has as much power as a word. Sometimes I write one, and I look at it, until it begins to shine.” [Emily Dickinson] Peter Mark Roget was an English physician working in medical research across the first half of […]
Commissioner’s Weekly Memo to Friends of Education Prioritizing Mental Health Support Even before the pandemic, national data showed a rising prevalence of depression, anxiety, eating disorders, suicidality, and other concerns. The pandemic has exacerbated this, and Rhode Island is hard at work making sure we meet the needs of our school communities. […]
Confession From An Ergonomics Nerd By Joe D’Eramo I’m a nerd. Not just any nerd. An ergonomics nerd. This discovery came during a call with Jennifer Graham and Steven Wilson in preparation for the Straight Talk on Office Ergonomics webinar on September 22 at 9am. RSVP to Straight Talk on Office Ergonomic […]
EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Heinz is working with Pulpex to prototype a food-grade bottle made from sustainably sourced wood pulp that can be recycled and biodegrades if it is thrown away. Dear EarthTalk: What’s new in food packaging to make it more sustainable? – E.C., Bern, NC […]
What Does (and Doesn’t) Come With a Home September 16, 2022 When you tour a house for sale, it’s often staged, complete with appliances, window dressings, furniture and decor. These items can certainly make a place look appealing, but the reality is that most of them won’t come with the […]
