a Motto

Ama Nesciri

Love to be unknown, and to be valued as nothing. This will be more beneficial and useful than to be praised by other people.

-Thomas à Kempis.

 

Episode 11 of 57weeks.COM pOdcast. Coffee Episode

A brief review of the “explosive” events that lead to the unconditional surrender of Japan in World War II.

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Episode 10 of 57weeks.COM pOdcast. Apple Dumpling Episode. Also, “this week in History.”

This episode talks about the life and death of famous gunfighter, “Wild Bill” Hickok. Also, a bit of information about the first voyage of Christopher Columbus.

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Historical Events for 2nd November 2024

1907 – Ottawa Mint Proclamation is published 1917 – In WWI the 1st US soldiers are killed in combat: James Gresham, Thomas Enright and Merle Hay 1944 – Canadian troops occupy Knokke in Belgium 1959 – Charles Van Doren confesses during a congressional investigation that TV quiz show “Twenty-One” was fixed 1976 – Democrat candidate … Continue reading “Historical Events for 2nd November 2024”

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Hundreds of BCPS Students to Participate in STEM Fest this Saturday, November 2

Hundreds of BCPS Students to Participate in STEM Fest– Fun Feature Story or Photo Opportunity – WHO: Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) Students and Families; Representatives from the District’s Title I, Migrant Education and Special Programs Department; The Flying Classroom with Captain Barrington Irving; and Community Partners WHAT: Approximately 400 elementary, middle and high school … Continue reading “Hundreds of BCPS Students to Participate in STEM Fest this Saturday, November 2”

Congratulations to 43 BCPS Schools Named ‘Schools of Excellence’

 Congratulations to 43 BCPS Schools Named ‘Schools of Excellence’  by the Florida State Board of Education Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) is excited to announce 43 schools have been designated as Schools of Excellence for the 2023/24 school year by the Florida State Board of Education. These schools earned this distinction by scoring in the 80th … Continue reading “Congratulations to 43 BCPS Schools Named ‘Schools of Excellence’”

Hundreds of BCPS Students Participate in Entrepreneurship Leadership Day

WHO:Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) Career, Technical, Adult and Community Education (CTACE) Department in collaboration with Network For Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) and Virtual Enterprise (VE); BCPS Students; and Business Partners.             WHAT:Around 600 BCPS students participate in the Second Annual Entrepreneurship Leadership Day, engaging directly with local entrepreneurs and business leaders … Continue reading “Hundreds of BCPS Students Participate in Entrepreneurship Leadership Day”

Historical Events for 18th October 2024

1572 – Spanish troops attack Maastricht 1805 – 45 women meet at Mrs Silas Lee’s home in Wiscasset, Maine, organizes Female Charitable Society, one of the earliest women’s clubs in America 1967 – Nobel Prize in Physics awarded to German-American nuclear physicist Hans Bethe 1978 – NY Islanders 1st scoreless tie, vs LA Kings 1980 … Continue reading “Historical Events for 18th October 2024”

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Sheridan Technical College Unveils State-of-the-Art Media Center

Sheridan Technical College Unveils State-of-the-Art Media Center Part of Approximately $19 Million in Primary Renovation Projects at This School    WHO:Broward County School Board Members; Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) Superintendent; Sheridan Technical College Students, Administrators, Teachers and Staff; Elected Officials; and Community Members   WHAT:Sheridan Technical College will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the … Continue reading “Sheridan Technical College Unveils State-of-the-Art Media Center”

BCPS Updates 2024/25 School Year Calendar Following Recent Hurricane-Related School Closures

Broward County Public Schools Updates 2024/25 School Year CalendarFollowing Recent Hurricane-Related School Closures In response to the instructional days missed due to Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, the Broward County School Board approved revisions to the 2024/25 school year calendar at a Special School Board meeting on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. To maintain the required … Continue reading “BCPS Updates 2024/25 School Year Calendar Following Recent Hurricane-Related School Closures”

Deerfield Beach High School Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for Newly Renovated Media Center Takes Place on Wednesday, Oct. 23

Deerfield Beach High School Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for Newly Renovated Media CenterPart of Approximately $14 Million in Primary Renovation Projects at This School   WHO:Broward County School Board Members; Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) Superintendent; Deerfield Beach High School Students, Administrators, Teachers, and Staff; Elected Officials; and Community Members WHAT:Deerfield Beach High School is celebrating the opening … Continue reading “Deerfield Beach High School Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for Newly Renovated Media Center Takes Place on Wednesday, Oct. 23”

BCPS Celebrates Jumpstart’s Read for the Record!

BCPS Celebrates Jumpstart’s Read for the Record!®International Event Aims to Set a Record for the Number of Students Reading the Same Book on the Same Day Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) is excited to participate in Jumpstart’s annual Read for the Record® event, joining millions of people worldwide in reading the book, “Piper Chen Sings.” As part of … Continue reading “BCPS Celebrates Jumpstart’s Read for the Record!”

THIS SATURDAY – FIRST BCPS T.I.E.S. EXPO BRINGS CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY AND EDUCATIONAL TOOLS TO DISTRICT EDUCATORS

FIRST BCPS T.I.E.S. EXPO BRINGS CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGYAND EDUCATIONAL TOOLS TO DISTRICT EDUCATORS WHO:Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) Department of Innovative Learning, District Administrators and Teachers           WHAT:For the first time, BCPS is hosting the Technology, Innovation, Equity, and Support (T.I.E.S.) Expo – a dynamic one-day event dedicated to empowering District teachers and … Continue reading “THIS SATURDAY – FIRST BCPS T.I.E.S. EXPO BRINGS CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY AND EDUCATIONAL TOOLS TO DISTRICT EDUCATORS”