State grants will boost STEM education in K-12 schools

State grants will boost STEM education in K-12 schools
Great Lakes Echo
By Christian Vazquez Michigan is awarding $800,000 to 17 school districts in the Upper and Lower Peninsulas to advance STEM education.
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Brookside P.S. council receives ACW Outstanding Community Group Award

Brookside P.S. council receives ACW Outstanding Community Group Award
The Lucknow Sentinel
The Brookside Public School community is celebrating a well‑deserved honour for one of its most dedicated supporters. The Brookside Public School council has been named the recipient of the Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh (ACW) Outstanding Community Group Award, recognizing the council’s tireless commitment to students, families, and the wider community. The award highlights
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Stigma of drug-related deaths explored in Bruce County Museum exhibit

Stigma of drug-related deaths explored in Bruce County Museum exhibit
Kincardine News
A new art installation at the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre (BCM&CC) highlights the grief of losing a loved one due to substance consumption. “In February 2023, there were a recorded 216 opioid related deaths in Ontario. My 23-year-old son Parker was one of those lost. I cannot solve
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Investing in greenspaces bring benefits to schools, student well-being

Investing in greenspaces bring benefits to schools, student well-being
Great Lakes Echo
By Samantha Plunkett For residents of Dearborn, Michigan, creating greenspaces in the community has been an important mission for schools and researchers. In a recent study, academics from the University of Michigan-Dearborn partnered with Salina schools to assess their outdoor play spaces.
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