Tag: Education
London police board spent $104K on PR firm to sell high-spending budget
The London police board paid a prominent public relations firm more than $100,000 to help sell its controversial high-spending budget earlier this year, according to documents obtained by The Free Press. One city councillor called it âdisturbingâ to learn the board used taxpayersâ money to win support from the public and politicians for the $672-million, […]
‘Stargazer John’ giving talks at Owen Sound library
“Astronomy Talks with Stargazer John” will take place at the Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library Sept. 17 and Oct. 9 at 6:30 p.m. September’s “Eclipse and Aurora Spectacular” features images of April’s total solar eclipse and brilliant video footage of the auroral display in May, taking place on Tuesday, Sept. 17. “Moons […]
Trump wants to abolish the Department of Education. Is Michigan ready? | Bridge Michigan
Former President Donald Trump wants to eliminate the US Department of Education. That could affect Michigan school funding, college aid and civil rights protections for students….
Thames Valley school board brass spent $40K on Blue Jays stadium hotel retreat
Administrators with the cash-strapped Thames Valley District school board spent nearly $40,000 on a three-day retreat at the Toronto Blue Jays stadium hotel amid a $7.6-million budget deficit that’s prompted deep cuts, including to funding for kids’ field trips. The exact cost, $38,444.92, was revealed Thursday by trustee Beth Mai, chair of the school board. […]