A Deaf Student Says His School District Failed Him. The Supreme Court Will Decide
When the U.S. Supreme Court takes up his special education and disability discrimination case on Wednesday, Miguel Luna Perez will in the courtroom. Perez, now 27, is deaf, and he will be aided in trying to understand the complex legal arguments by both a certified deaf interpreter and an American Sign Language translator.“My case at the...
Michigan Gets $22.2 Million To Advance Michigan-Backed Clean Hydrogen Hub
LANSING —Michigan-backed clean hydrogen hub project, the Midwest Alliance for Clean Hydrogen has received $22.2 million from the Department of Energy from the Biden-Harris administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and support from members of the Michigan congressional delegation. The funding will advance the next phase of planning and development of regional supply chains for the production, distribution, and use...
Supreme Court Seems in Favor of Deaf Student’s Right to Sue School District Under the ADA
The U.S. Supreme Court appeared inclined to rule in favor of a deaf Michigan student on a key legal question in his lawsuit alleging that his school district failed to provide him adequate educational assistance for 12 years in violation of federal disability law.Justice Elena Kagan said during the arguments Wednesday that it appeared that the...
Dear Abby: I might stop our family holidays because one daughter brings the drama
DEAR ABBY: How can I plan and enjoy holidays at my home with my three adult children? One daughter and her husband always find ways to hold imaginary grudges against our other two daughters. This daughter claims to be always left out, yet she never reaches out to her sisters or even to me and her dad. She...
GM Must Face Big Class Action Over Faulty Transmissions
DETROIT – General Motors was ordered by a federal appeals court to face a class action claiming it violated laws of 26 U.S. states by knowingly selling several hundred thousand cars, trucks and SUVs with faulty transmissions.The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said a lower court judge had discretion to let drivers sue in groups over Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC vehicles equipped with 8L45...
5 Ways to Inspire a Love for Learning in Students
Teaching strategies come and go in K-12 education. But in the ever-evolving quest to find the best way to teach elementary-age students the core skills they need to master before moving on to more advanced grades, one factor remains consistent: students learn best when they’re motivated.While some students come to school self-motivated and ready to learn,...
Today’s daily horoscopes: Aquarius, build on work you’ve already done (09/08/24)
Nancy Black Tribune Content AgencyLinda Black Horoscopes for Monday, Sept. 9, 2024Today’s Birthday (09/09/24). Reap professional rewards this year. Disciplined, reliable care and coordination strengthens partnerships. Fall in love anew this autumn. Winter complications could cause financial delays. You’re on top of the world this spring, inspiring resolution of shared financial hurdles next summer. Your career takes off.To...
GM Nixes Remote Work For More White-Collar Workers, Orders Them Into Office
DETROIT – General Motors is revoking the “fully remote” status of about 100 white-collar workers and will now require them to come into the office at least three days a week. For some, the order will require relocating closer to an office, the Free Press has learned.The employees impacted by this change include managers. They were notified of...
Students Need More Exercise. Here’s How to Add Activity Without Disrupting Learning
Sharie Murray noticed the benefits of getting kids moving during the pandemic.The K-3 special education teacher and her colleagues at North Elementary School in Birch Run, Mich., started to use short exercise videos to keep students occupied during waiting times over Zoom, but Murray said getting students’ blood moving also helped them focus more during the...
McLaughlin scores hat trick on the road against Boston University
Just two minutes into the No. 12 Michigan field hockey team’s game against Boston on Friday, redshirt junior forward Abby Tamer capitalized on a corner and quickly found the back of the cage. The early lead was short lived, however, as the Terriers scored back-to-back goals in 30 seconds. The match seemed to be headed towards a tight...
