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Share Jack Cassidy, professor emeritus at both Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi and Millersville University in Pennsylvania, died on Saturday, May 22, after a long-fought battle with cancer. He was 80. Cassidy was a past president of the International Reading Association (IRA, now the International Literacy Association, ILA) from 1982 to 1983. As messages poured in following the news of his death, many focused on his stature—in intellect, heart, and even physical presence. (In fact, he was so well known for his height that he included it on his curriculum vitae: 6’4.) What was made cle...

NEASC commends Gilford High School for work in several areas May 12, 2021The Commission on Public Schools, at its March 8 meeting, reviewed the Decennial Accreditation Report from the recent visit to Gilford High School and voted to award the school continued Accreditation in the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. The Commission was impressed with the progress made on the Priority Areas for Growth and increased alignment with the Principles of Effective Practice since the time of the Collaborative Conference visit and wishes to commend the following: - The creation and implement...

  Clark University has received a $6 million gift from the late Tina Sweeney. Ms. Sweeney’s gift, a bequest, is "dedicated to fostering broader music-education opportunities here at the University and to establishing music programs, through Clark, that inspire and bring music arts education to children in Worcester, said the University. “She often expressed her gratitude for receiving a financial package that allowed her to attend Clark and sparked a deep and abiding appreciation for the University and its mission,” President Fithian wrote. “I know you join me in extending gratitude...

SEND Summit explores support for children with special educational needs and disabilities Fiona Simpson Thursday, May 6, 2021 CYP Now is hosting a virtual SEND Summit on the afternoons of 29 and 30 June in which experts will deliver in-depth guidance on the upcoming national review into support for children with special educational needs and disabilities. The summit will explore support for children with SEND post-Covid-19. Picture: Adobe Stock Register now to continue reading Thank you for visiting Children & Young People Now and making us...

Share this article Canadian Pain Task Force releases their third report OTTAWA, ON, May 5, 2021 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada recognizes the need to improve the health system's capacity to better understand, prevent and manage chronic pain. Nearly 8 million Canadians – one in five people – live with chronic pain. Chronic pain affects children, adults, and seniors, and significantly impacts their physical and mental health. Chronic pain often prevents people from participating in work, school and family, and community life. It is largely invisible, with those affected often feeling di...