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The Ryan Walters administration has brought in like-minded political and advocacy groups and sent representatives from those groups as speakers at professional development conferences for teachers that the Oklahoma Department of Education holds each summer.The “Inspire OK” conference will be held July 15 at the Cox Business Convention Center in Tulsa, with Tulsa Superintendent Ebony Johnson scheduled to be the keynote speaker.Last year, the Oklahoma Education Association announced that its sponsorship had been denied for political reasons by the administration of State Superintendent Walters. Walters, a former high school teacher himself, has railed against teachers unions, even calling them a…
In a paradox of our time, digital natives Gen Z and millennials are pioneering a movement back towards “dumb phones,” minimalist devices that lack the smart features that characterize smartphones and focus on basic communication. A recent segment on Al Jazeera’s The Stream delved into this cultural shift and piqued my interest by exploring the tech trends of a generation that, as a Gen Xer, I can confidently say has little to do with me. Yet the revelations about their choices are bridging the generational divide.In pursuit of mindfulness and social liberationThese forward-thinking young people demonstrate a deep understanding of…
A’ja Wilson is making a compelling case for a third WNBA MVP award. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)The Las Vegas Aces haven’t been their usual dominant force so far this season, but A’ja Wilson certainly is.The two-time reigning MVP recorded 32 points, 15 rebounds, two assists and two blocks on 10-of-17 shooting in Thursday’s win over the Phoenix Mercury. While the performance was impressive in itself, it also marked Wilson’s eighth consecutive game with 25 or more points, tying a WNBA regular-season record.Previous record holder: Tina Charles (2021, 7 times)Some of Wilson’s points were particularly unfair.Starring alongside Wilson on Thursday was Jackie…
Down icon An icon in the shape of a downward angle. Tom Brady can’t recreate the excitement of football even after retirement. Daniele Venturelli/Getty Images Tom Brady, who retired from the NFL last year, said he misses his time playing football professionally.”Nothing can replace the excitement of being on the field with your teammates,” he told Us Weekly.Since retiring, he has invested in various sports teams and will begin commentating for Fox Sports in the fall. Tom Brady, 46, retired from the NFL over a year ago, but he’s still not used to it.In an interview with Us Weekly published…
New Delhi: Pakistani fans Tractor The viewing fee is $3,000 (approximately 250,000 Indian rupees / 840,000 Pakistani rupees). India vs Pakistan,attended T20 World Cup The match between India and USA will be played at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York on Wednesday.Pakistani supporters in green jerseys celebrated India’s victory as India secured a seven-wicket victory and qualified for the Super Eight at the T20 World Cup 2024.Also see: T20 World Cup 2024 Schedule | Points TableIn a video posted on ‘X’, he told ANI, “I sold my tractor for $3,000 to watch the India vs Pakistan match…
India have already qualified for the Super 8 from Group A and the USA can join India if they beat Ireland. NDTV Sports Desk Updated: June 14, 2024 9:41 AM Reading time: 2 minutes Fort Lauderdale has been hit by heavy rain and flooding over the past few days.© X (Twitter) The United States (USA), co-hosts of the ongoing T20 World Cup, will face Ireland in a bid to qualify for the Super 8 stage of the tournament. India has already qualified for…
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They’re in the zone and they’re focused.Manhattan community councils representing every neighborhood south of 60th Street have banded together to demand that Governor Hockle revoke the moratorium on congestion pricing.In a citizens’ movement similar to the Avengers battling Loki, members of Manhattan Community Boards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 reached out to one another in an attempt to speak with one voice in support of tolling the Governor for his gridlocked city. Members of each board decided the best thing they could do was draft a letter expressing their disappointment and anger over the Governor’s shocking decision and…
Sam Hill / Digital Trends Do you love crossword puzzles but don’t have the time to sit down and solve a full-sized newspaper puzzle all day? Then The Mini is for you! A simplified version of the famous New York Times crossword puzzle, The Mini is an easy way to test your crossword puzzle skills every day in a much shorter amount of time (the average puzzle takes most players just over a minute to solve). The Mini is smaller and easier than a regular crossword puzzle, but that doesn’t mean it’s necessarily easier – stumbling over a single clue…
Overwhelming majorityAyodhya was considered the safest constituency, and in January Modi inaugurated a grand temple to Lord Ram there, sparking national enthusiasm and fulfilling a long-held promise for the BJP to move from the fringes to the mainstream of Indian politics.Singh’s speech made no mention of profiting from lower castes, and Modi’s aides have frequently downplayed concerns about constitutional changes that would guarantee quotas in schools and government jobs to historically disadvantaged caste and tribal groups that remain among India’s poorest.But the post quickly went viral on social media, galvanising a protest movement.SP leader Akhilesh Yadav posted on social media…