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Fairfax school leaders criticize inaccurate history standards.

Fairfax school leaders criticize inaccurate history standards.

Fairfax County Officials Dispute Proposed Virginia History and Social Science Standards Fairfax County, Virginia school officials are pushing back on the state’s proposed history and social science standards of learning. They claim that some of the changes are misplaced at certain grade levels, inaccurate, or missing critical information. Superintendent Michelle Reid and Rachna Sizemore-Heizer, chair of the school board, expressed …

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Lewicki honored with computer lab namesake.

Lewicki honored with computer lab namesake.

Former Co-Workers Surprise Don Lewicki with SNAP Lab Naming at Pitt-Bradford Don Lewicki, former staff member and director of the computer information systems and technology major at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, was given a heartwarming surprise during his tour of the new George B. Duke Engineering and Information Technologies Building. Lewicki’s former co-workers named the university’s systems, networks …

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22 European Countries in One Bus Journey.

22 European Countries in One Bus Journey.

A new 56-day bus odyssey has been planned by Indian expedition company Adventures Overland, taking passengers on a 12,000-kilometer journey through 22 different countries across Europe, starting in Istanbul and finishing in London. This route beats the current longest bus journey by Peruvian company Ormeño that covers 6,200 kilometers. The epic trip, named Bus to London, was inspired by the Hippie …

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UEFA Qualifiers: Highlights of Ireland vs. France.

UEFA Qualifiers: Highlights of Ireland vs. France.

France Prevails Over Ireland in UEFA 2024 Euro Qualifier The Republic of Ireland and 2023 FIFA World Cup runner-up France faced off in Dublin for another UEFA 2024 Euro qualifier. France dominated the game from the jump, however Ireland did not put up an easy fight. A tightly contested game was played between the two sides as both teams battled …

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Aquaphobia is the fear of water.

Aquaphobia is the fear of water.

Understanding Phobias: Phobia is an anxiety disorder marked by excessive and persistent fear caused by an object or situation. Exposure to the fear-provoking trigger results in an immediate anxiety or panic episode. Phobias can fall into different categories such as fears related to animals, medical issues, specific situations or the natural environment. Four Types of Specific Phobias: Fears of the …

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