MICHIGAN CITY — Milo can dance, play, talk, walk and blink like most kids in Michigan City Area Schools. But he has one difference: He is a robot. Milo helps students who have autism and communication challenges, as well as special needs of pre-K students in the district. A similar robot, Carver, is also in […]
Bent Elementary parent Mark Weaver talks to the Bloomington District 87 school board at its Feb. 9 meeting. CONNOR WOOD BLOOMINGTON — Bloomington District 87 heard from members of the public regarding its continued enforcement of the mask mandate in school buildings. The district has held to the mandates despite a ruling last week by […]
Michael Cornale, District 87 Chief Financial and Facilities Officer, explains how districts use ESSER II and ESSER III grants. BLOOMINGTON – Federal, state, and local grants are a huge part of Bloomington District 87’s budget each year, and fiscal 2022 looks no different. The district expects around $ 17 million in grant funds this year, […]
This celebrity mom recently posted a cute clip of a teaching moment she shared with her daughter Kaavia in the pool after asking about the birthmarks on her mother’s body. Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade are devoted parents who taught their two-year-old daughter Kaavia how to live her best life. And that is part of […]
ATHENA PAJER McLain Schaefer talks about day one at Arland D. Williams Jr. Elementary School. READ THE STORY HERE. CLAY JACKSON, HEROLD & REVIEW CHARLESTON – Parents in Coles County said goodbye to their children Thursday morning when they returned to school and said goodbye to distance learning as well. This was a win for […]
When Emily Oster’s first child was a baby, she would not sleep through the night. So Oster and her husband Jesse, both economics professors, read endless sleep books. They bought swaddling blankets, and a special rocking baby sleeper that played music, and learned the “five S” method, which involved a lot of swaying and shushing. […]
DECATUR — Rebecca Kitchens loves talking to her 5-year-old daughter Cadence whenever the busy working Decatur mom gets the chance. But there is one conversation she is not looking forward to having: telling Cadence why, after August, she won’t be seeing her favorite teachers anymore at the Kid’s Connection after school and summer care program […]
In a super cute surprise appearance, the two oldest Cambridge children joined Prince William to start a special half marathon. It appears Prince George and Princess Charlotte wanted to stay with papa to Father’s Day! The duo stayed close to Prince William and made a surprise appearance to start the half marathon at the very […]
Paw Patrol is on the move, with new characters, new adventures, and a catchy new song from Adam Levine. Ryder, Marshall, Rubble, Chase, Rocky, Zuma and Skye make their big screen debuts in Paw Patrol: The Movie this summer. keyword excited screams from preschoolers everywhere! After eight seasons of the show, we all know how […]
