Students who register commit to a full semester of virtual learning. Kindergarten to Grade 5 students will participate in live lessons for up to 3.5 hours per day for core lessons and recorded lessons for special lessons like music, art and physical education . 4K students will have 3.5 hours of “age appropriate learning” per […]
08/30/2021 Basketball and India Four of the five Indian women, who were part of the NBA Academy’s virtual women’s program, ended up on the all-star list. The duo of Parnika Srivastava and Sunishka Karthik appeared in the two categories “Most Engaged” and “Perfect Attendance”. https://images.daznservices.com/di/library/NBA_Global_CMS_image_storage/61/5c/yash_d3efdl0wl3071m9kqfe15kn9r.jpg?t=704941838&w=500 By Yash Matange @ yashmatange2694 The NBA Academy 2021’s eight-week […]
By SULLIVAN HUEBNER, The Billings Gazette COOKE CITY, Mont. (AP) – When Mark Polakoff removes human body parts from an old ammo box, it’s just a normal working weekend. Polakoff is a seasoned search and rescue dog handler. With almost 40 years of experience, he is one of the best trainers of Absaroka Search Dogs. […]
By Joan Hunter Mayer Happy to see you again! In Part 1 of this two-part series, we defined three of the most common dog training philosophies: powerless, aversive, and “balanced”. We looked at how reinforcement and punishment relate to animal behavior and compared how each of the three techniques approaches the use of training collars, […]
Finding a getaway to enjoy the outdoors from a bike seat is a great way to see nature and get exercise. If you are an outdoor enthusiast looking for new places to cycle for you and your family, be sure to enroll in the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) virtual program “Top 10 Series: Bike […]
September is a great month to learn more about Monarch Butterflies in Missouri, as that’s when these fascinating and beneficial insects migrate through Show-Me State on their way to their wintering grounds in the central Mexico. People can learn more about monarch butterflies on September 14 in the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) free virtual […]
The Milwaukee Irish Fest is presenting three Ireland-themed shows that air for free online this weekend, August 20, 21 and 22! The organizers of the Milwaukee Irish Fest are producing an online program featuring Irish music, dancing and interviews for people to plug in and enjoy from anywhere in the world with the support of […]
By Joan Hunter Mayer Animal parents, what is your training style? Do you give a treat when your dog sits down? Scream when your dog jumps on the guests? Reward certain behaviors and punish others? When looking for practical dog training solutions to everyday challenges, you are likely to come across tips that fall into […]
“On August 19, we will be encouraging all (West View) grade seven students to participate virtually,” With half of West View Middle School’s seventh graders in COVID-19 quarantine, Dr. Jeff Perry, superintendent of Hamblen County schools, said the system encourages all seventh graders in West View to participate in an optional virtual program starting Thursday. […]
Adopting a dog from your local shelter or rescue group can be a wonderful experience for both the adoptee and the adoptee. Not only are you giving a well-deserved dog their home forever, but you are also giving yourself a devoted best friend for many years to come. But sometimes when we adopt a dog […]