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Nancy Knowlton, David Martin awarded Meritorious Service Medals (Civil Division)

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Presented by Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, the Meritorious Service Decorations recognize remarkable Canadians for their extraordinary accomplishments and contributions that bring honor to Canada — from advocacy initiatives and health care services to research and humanitarian efforts.

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Inside Canada’s 50-year fight for national child care

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This movement came after decades of structured, organized advocacy , much of which started after the commission’s report. That argument has helped build support, said Morna Ballantyne, executive director of Child Care Now, an advocacy association in Canada. I’ll see you in 2024! Sign up for the Hechinger newsletter.

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53 back-to-school tips and insights for a great year

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School and district leaders will be actively seeking innovative approaches, leveraging data, and collaborating with advocacy organizations and policymakers to bring about meaningful changes in how we educate English Language Learners.

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Community colleges tackle another challenge: Students recovering from past substance use

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Education is an example of what’s called “recovery capital,” something earned that makes long-term recovery more likely. After graduating this spring, she plans to transfer to nearby Western Washington University, where talks are underway to expand recovery supports thanks in part to advocacy from students in the Breaking Free club.

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Education Leaders in Yonkers, NY, and Henderson, TN, Win Inaugural YouScience® Innovative Educator Awards

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Leading by example, he never stopped loving the classroom or lost his passion for teaching, and he maintained his role as teacher in his capacity as Principal. Under his nearly 20-year tenure as Principal of Saunders Trades and Technical High School, Mr. Mazzola challenged all staff and students to maximize their full potential.

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College Uncovered, Season 2, Episode 4

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Kirk: Michael, do you predict we’ll see more schools shut down in 2024? Jon: So if a school is losing accreditation, for example, those credits essentially have no value anymore. An independent guide from the advocacy organization Third Way about how to use the federal government’s financial responsibility scores.

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How one district went all-in on a tutoring program to catch kids up

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“Frankly, students didn’t lose anything, they just never had the opportunity to learn it,” said Allison Socol, an assistant director at The Education Trust, a nonprofit education research and advocacy organization. For example, she had trouble finding the area of a triangle and other math involving shapes.

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