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NYC Mayor Adams, Chancellor Banks Unveil More Equitable Vision For Future Of New York City Public Schools With Signature Math Initiative And New Division Of Inclusive And Accessible Learning And Takes Q And A

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The document outlines a comprehensive plan for the reorganization and enhancement of New York City Public Schools, focusing on special education, multilingual learners, and curriculum development. Key Points: This reorganization and the introduction of new initiatives reflect a strategic effort to enhance educational outcomes, promote inclusivity, and address long-standing challenges within the New York City…

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NYC Mayor Adams Signs Legislation to Improve Health Insurance Enrollment Process for City Employees, Help Private Schools Employ Security Guards

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January 13, 2025 Intro. 265-A Requires Agencies to Expedite Administrative Processes to Continue Providing City-Administered Health Insurance When City Employees Transfer Between Agencies  Intro. 532-A Expands Program for Non-Public Schools to  Receive Reimbursements for Costs Related to Employing Security Guards  NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams today signed two pieces of legislation that improve…

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President Joe Biden’s declaration regarding the European Union’s acceptance of the adequacy decision for data transfers between the U.S. and the EU

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I welcome the European Commission’s adequacy decision for the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework—which will allow personal data to be transferred from Europe to U.S. companies safely and securely. Today’s announcement represents the culmination of years of close cooperation between the United States and the European Union, and affirms the strength of our transatlantic relationship founded…

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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Vermont Emergency Declaration

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This morning, while in Vilnius, Lithuania, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that an emergency exists in the State of Vermont and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions in the areas affected by flooding beginning on July 9, 2023, and continuing. The President’s action authorizes the…

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Brainstorming for Writing a Short Article – Free Lesson from Open BigNY University

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Title: Brainstorming for Writing a Short Article Quiz Objective: To test students’ understanding of effective brainstorming techniques for writing a short article. Duration: 10-15 minutes Questions: Answer: B. Choosing a topic Answer: C. To come up with new and interesting ideas Answer: B. Creating a basic outline with an introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion Answer:…

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