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Supposedly in the name of equity, New York City's Mayor Bill de Blasio is phasing out the Gifted and Talented Program in the city. The announcement of the replacement program over

New York City Scraps Gifted Children Program Following Segregation Criticisms. The program will be replaced with a new one, the Brilliant NYC.

Obituary: Kyle Michael Kipikas STANDISH - Kyle Michael Kipikas, 35, of Sebago, passed away Monday May 24, 2021 from a tragic motorcycle accident. He was ... Share Kyle Michael Kipikas STANDISH – Kyle Michael Kipikas, 35, of Sebago, passed away Monday May 24, 2021 from a tragic motorcycle accident. He was born June 8, 1985 at Boston’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital the son of Michael and Kelly (Kimball) Kipikas. Kyle was a participant of The Gifted and Talented Program throughout Sebago El...

Special to the Daily Lao Tzo proclaims that, “To lead people, walk behind them.” When reflecting on the significant impact that Battle Mountain High School junior Jenifer Macias is having on her peers, I recall her quiet but significant role modeling of community and youth engagement. Jenifer has sought out numerous opportunities for herself, from academic to service, in order to learn about various pathways, develop a network, and relish her high school experience. I first met Jenifer as a...

dhinkley@thealpenanews.com News Photo by Darby Hinkley Kathryn Kunze, left, holds an etched crystal vase presented by Zonta President Eileen Budnick, right, who also gave her yellow roses to honor her as the 55th Annual Zonta Club of Alpena Woman of the Year on Wednesday evening at the APlex in Alpena. ALPENA — To be selected as Zonta Club of Alpena’s Woman of the Year, you must not be a member of Zonta Club, you must go above and beyond in volunteering in your community, and you must be de...

In a normal year, Festival International de Louisiane has individual artists apply to create the annual poster and pin. But nothing in the past year has been normal. Festival has brought together three artisans with diverse backgrounds and mediums to create a piece of commissioned artwork that is unifying and unique. The organization also felt that now is the perfect time to celebrate the unity and diversity that Festival encompasses and shares with the world, the press release stated.  "Fes...

School district 3.5% 2021 levy increase set Crookston Times     The Crookston School Board unanimously approved the district’s 3.5% levy increase for 2021 after their recent meeting. The increase of $110,114 in referendum, general, community services, and debt service fund categories brings the total to $3,268,644.     Finance Director Laura Lyczewski spoke on the components mandated by legislation and noted that the 40-page document also showed enrollments up last year meaning the ADMs...