It took nearly a year to develop, test and deploy a vaccine to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, and now that a limited supply is available, there…
Opinion: For decades we have told our youth to “stay true to yourself” and “stick up for what you believe,” as if there were some virtue in stubborn persistence alone.
When Marybeth Hearn was 10, she asked her parents if she could train a puppy to become a guide dog. It turned into a lifelong mission. For mor…
"With as diverse a district as ours, we know that we have been unable to please all of our stakeholders consistently, though we have tried to do what is best for our students, which includes proceeding in a safe and thoughtful manner."
Naomi Campbell and Cipriani Restaurants NYC partnered up to deliver 1,000 food parcels to frontline healthcare workers in New York this week.
A teacher at a public school in Lagos, Nigeria, helped students across the country and abroad learn math remotely during coronavirus lockdowns. Basirat Olamide Ajayi's free online classes became a lifeline for many children who were kept away from classrooms for months.
A federal advisory panel recommended Sunday that people 75 and older and essential workers like firefighters, teachers and grocery store workers should be next in line for COVID-19 shots, while a second vaccine began rolling out to hospitals as the nation works to get the coronavirus pandemic under control.
‘Killing Eve’ star Jodie Comer has admitted she is “very much” in love.
Even when she was hospitalized for Covid-19 and pneumonia for three days, Philamena Belone wanted to get home so she could resume doing what she loved most -- teaching.
Married for 30 years, they died together from Covid-19 complications sharing one final embrace -- holding each other's hands and the hands of their children.
As the semester ends, I fear many of my students will fail my class. Most will pass, thanks to their hard work and a generous grade curve, but…
This pandemic parody has stressed out work from home parent gift written all over it.
Gwen Stefani has dyslexia, but didn't know until all three of her sons were diagnosed with the learning disorder.
ELKO — Elko County reported one COVID-19 death over the weekend and two additional deaths Monday, for a total of 31 since the pandemic began i…
In the not-so-distant past, there was a place where parents could drop off their kids for six-plus hours a day. Teachers and administration kept them safe, and taught them things. It was wonderful.
ELKO – Elementary schools opened their doors Monday to in-person and hybrid instruction, while the school district kept an eye on infections a…
The new FX series, starring Kate Mara and Nick Robinson, answers plenty of questions about those lurid teacher/student affairs -- but it leaves a big gaping “Why?” just hanging.
The Cold War gets played out in a showdown between a Russian grandmaster and an American professor who can’t move a pawn without being drunk. Bill Pullman pulls out all the stops as the troubled teacher who reluctantly steps into the role of hero. It’s far from a classic, but it’s a kick to watch the “Independence Day” president pretend that he’s starring in a remake of “Barfly.” (Netflix)
Nearly 99 percent of Idaho’s teachers earned top marks on their evaluations from the most recent school year, the highest rate since legislators tied pay to performance.
“A Teacher” goes beyond the actual affair between high school student and teacher, and shows what happens to the players years later. To make sure it isn’t just a lurid show, the staff partnered with the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network.
Teachers often ask students to hold up their work on dry-erase boards or paper to help keep them on task. Using a fine-tip marker with an eraser tip can make it easier for small hands to fit more numbers or words on their dry-erase board; buying different colors can make it more fun, too. You can find multipacks for under $10 online.
Small selfie lights that attach to the side of a screen can help light up your child’s face and ensure the teacher can see them, too. This light is especially useful if your student is sitting in a dark room or has a light or window behind them. You’ll want to make sure it’s not too bright for their eyes, but selfie lights generally allow you to adjust the brightness.
Dev Patel has been cast in a Craig Gillespie-directed movie about the Chippendales.
ELKO — The Nevada Cattlemen’s Association has started their annual quest for “teacher of the year” candidates. We are asking for your help in …
The Elko County Community Action Committee consisting of 14 community members is committed to working with the Elko County School District. Th…
