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How Loudoun Co. schools are working to address more than 200 teacher vacancies

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:19:50 GMT

As the first day of school approaches, some D.C.-area school systems say they are facing teacher vacancies and are working on last-minute efforts to fill them.In Loudoun County, Virginia, acting Superintendent Daniel Smith said at a school board meeting earlier this week that while the county has about a 97% fill rate, it still has 212 licensed teaching positions open. The school system, Smith said, is “experiencing higher vacancy counts than in previous years.”As of this week, Smith said the county has 128 openings for licensed middle and high school teachers and 84 elementary school vacancies. Last year, according to school system data, there were 102 middle and high school openings and 62 elementary vacancies. And before the 2021-22 school year, there were 94 and 50, respectively.Loudoun County had more than 500 teachers resign or retire in the 2022-23 school year, up from more than 300 the year before.Now, Smith said the county has “developed a multipronged app...

AIG Women’s Open Par Scores

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:19:50 GMT

FridayAt Walton Heath Golf ClubSurrey, United KingdomPurse: $7.3 millionYardage: 6,881; Par: 72Second RoundAlly Ewing68-66—134-10Charley Hull71-68—139-5Minami Katsu70-69—139-5Andrea Lee71-68—139-5Hyo Joo Kim70-70—140-4Alison Lee71-69—140-4Gaby Lopez70-70—140-4Lilia Vu72-68—140-4Aditi Ashok72-69—141-3Allisen Corpuz70-71—141-3Perrine Delacour69-72—141-3Jodi Ewart Shadoff72-69—141-3Nasa Hataoka70-71—141-3Jin Young Ko73-68—141-3Minjee Lee72-69—141-3Atthaya Thitikul74-67—141-3Angel Yin72-69—141-3Jaravee Boonchant69-73—142-2In Gee Chun70-72—142-2Ayaka Furue72-70—142-2Linn Grant73-69—142-2Jeongeun Lee669-73—142-2Morgane Metraux70-72—142-2Ryann O’Toole72-70—142-2Jiyai Shin73-69—142-2Lindsey Weaver-Wright72-70—142-2Miyuu Yamashita71-71—142-2Na Rin An73-70—143-1Mina Harigae74-69—143-1Megan Khang70-73—143-1Grace Kim71-72—143-1Nelly Korda73-70—143-1Yu Liu70-73—143-1Yuna Nishimura71-72—143-1Emily Pedersen69-74—143-1Kokona Sakurai70-73—143-1Jenny Shin71-72—143-1Ruoning Yin72-71—143-1Rose Zh...

AIG Women’s Open Scores

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:19:50 GMT

FridayAt Walton Heath Golf ClubSurrey, United KingdomPurse: $7.3 millionYardage: 6,881; Par: 72Second RoundAlly Ewing68-66—134Charley Hull71-68—139Minami Katsu70-69—139Andrea Lee71-68—139Hyo Joo Kim70-70—140Alison Lee71-69—140Gaby Lopez70-70—140Lilia Vu72-68—140Aditi Ashok72-69—141Allisen Corpuz70-71—141Perrine Delacour69-72—141Jodi Ewart Shadoff72-69—141Nasa Hataoka70-71—141Jin Young Ko73-68—141Minjee Lee72-69—141Atthaya Thitikul74-67—141Angel Yin72-69—141Jaravee Boonchant69-73—142In Gee Chun70-72—142Ayaka Furue72-70—142Linn Grant73-69—142Jeongeun Lee669-73—142Morgane Metraux70-72—142Ryann O’Toole72-70—142Jiyai Shin73-69—142Lindsey Weaver-Wright72-70—142Miyuu Yamashita71-71—142Na Rin An73-70—143Mina Harigae74-69—143Megan Khang70-73—143Grace Kim71-72—143Nelly Korda73-70—143Yu Liu70-73—143Yuna Nishimura71-72—143Emily Pedersen69-74—143Kokona Sakurai70-73—143Jenny Shin71-72—143Ruoning Yin72-71—143Rose Zhang72-71—143Pajaree Anannarukarn74-70—144Nicole Broch Estrup75-69—144Olivia C...

DC-born rapper: Hip-hop’s 50th birthday is ‘a beautiful thing’

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:19:50 GMT

Oddisee is coming back for a Saturday night show at Lincoln Theatre in D.C. (Courtesy Words Beats & Life/DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities) Oddisee is coming back for a Saturday night show at Lincoln Theatre in D.C. (Courtesy Words Beats & Life/DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities) Friday marks the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, and one rapper who was born in D.C. said it’s something local residents should be proud of.“I think it’s very important,” said Oddisee, who dropped his 2023 album To What End in January. “D.C. has played an integral part in the hip-hop scene.”While Oddisee was born in the District, he was raised in neighboring Prince George’s County, Maryland....

Denver weather: Seasonal summer temperatures with little rain

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:19:50 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — There will be just a few showers possible over the weekend in Denver weather. Temperatures will cool on Sunday thanks to a passing cold front. That will be followed by a return to seasonal levels for several days according to Pinpoint Weather, Colorado’s Most Accurate Forecast.Daily temperatures for the next 10 days in DenverWeather tonight: Few showers and comfortableThere is a very low chance for a few spotty showers or sprinkles early Friday evening. Otherwise, skies will remain partly to mostly cloudy across the state. The wind will be light in most places. Temperatures look comfortable with overnight lows in the 50s and 60s in metro Denver and even more refreshing lows in the 40s in the Colorado mountains.Overnight lows by Saturday morning across ColoradoWeather tomorrow: Warm afternoon with isolated showersSkies will remain partly to mostly cloudy on Saturday across Colorado. There is a low chance for an isolated shower or thunderstorm in metro Denver. The...

Maui wildfire disaster: How can I donate to help?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:19:50 GMT

(KHON/NEXSTAR) — In the wake of the devastation caused by wildfires in Maui, several communities and homes are now destroyed and dozens are confirmed dead. As relief efforts continue, our station and the Red Cross are teaming up to help those affected. What caused the Maui wildfires? Through a partnership with the American Red Cross, KHON2 and its parent company Nexstar have a dedicated Maui wildfire donation page where you can donate directly toward those impacted by the tragedy. Additionally, KHON2 will host a Malama Maui telethon in partnership with the American Red Cross on Monday, August 14 from 5 to 10 a.m. HST (11 a.m. - 4 p.m. EST). That event will stream live on KHON2.com. The wildfires are the state’s deadliest natural disaster since a 1960 tsunami that killed 61 people. An even deadlier tsunami in 1946 killed more than 150 people on the Big Island.A flyover of the area Thursday showed normally vibrant communities had been reduced to gray and black. Street after street w...

What is the plan for the former Hilltop church on Colorado Boulevard?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:19:50 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — An old church on Colorado Boulevard was built in 1961, but today it stands with boarded-up windows and a chain link fence around the property.The boarded-up church building at 50 S. Colorado Blvd., in Denver's Hilltop neighborhood, stands out compared to the many homes and parks in the area. How many ghost towns are there in Colorado? More than live towns Despite its appearance, the building is not abandoned. So, what is the plan for it?According to site development plans in the City and County of Denver, the property is under review as a multi-family development.The old church at 50 S Colorado Blvd. as seen from SkyFOX on Aug. 10, 2023.The old church at 50 S Colorado Blvd. as seen from SkyFOX on Aug. 10, 2023.The old church at 50 S Colorado Blvd. as seen from SkyFOX on Aug. 10, 2023.The old church at 50 S Colorado Blvd. as seen from SkyFOX on Aug. 10, 2023.The old church at 50 S Colorado Blvd. as seen from SkyFOX on Aug. 10, 2023.The old church at 50 S Colorado Bl...

Police arrest man accused of stealing exotic birds from NW Miami-Dade backyard

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:19:50 GMT

Police have arrested a man who is accused of stealing exotic birds from a backyard in Northwest Miami-Dade.The crime, which was caught on surveillance video, took place along the 2400 block of Northwest 89th Terrace, just before 4 a.m., July 17.Several birds were heard screeching as they were ripped from their cages. “Just to hear my birds, the way they were screaming, when they grabbed them and snatched then out of the cage, it was just heartwrenching,” the owner said.Surveillance video showed two men as they entered the property through the front gate and headed around back.After taking a look around, a man opened one of the cages, took two birds and left the scene with another man following right behind.“They came in and grabbed two of my birds that were actually sitting on eggs,” the owner said. “In less than two minutes, they were in and out the yard.”A police officer and a neighbor in the area recognized one of the men in the video.Officers...

South Florida photographer takes pictures of shelter dogs to help them find forever homes

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:19:50 GMT

A South Florida pet photographer is helping shelter dogs find their picture perfect homes. 7’s Karen Hensel is here with today’s Spotlight.From the moment he picked up a camera, John Bouma knew he wanted to photograph pets. So he decided to get some practice at a local animal shelter.John Bouma, pet photographer: “I was looking for ways to volunteer that would allow me to practice, and I found out that animal shelters love having volunteer photographers come.”Little did he know, his practice would become a passion.For the last 10 years, John has volunteered to spend a morning a week with the dogs at Miami-Dade Animal Services.John Bouma: “The shelter brings in a lot of dogs, so they’re only able to take a quick photo of the dog when it first comes to the shelter. Obviously, the dogs are confused and a little sometimes scared, so it doesn’t come across really well in their photos.”He takes pictures of dogs that have been at the shelter ...

Mick Fleetwood of Fleetwood Mac is ‘heartbroken’ after losing his restaurant in Maui wildfires

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:19:50 GMT

(CNN) — Musician Mick Fleetwood of the famed group Fleetwood Mac said his restaurant, Fleetwood’s on Front St, in Lahaina, Hawai’i has been lost due to the wildfires raging there.He shared a picture of his eatery’s sign to his verified Instagram account on Wednesday, writing in the caption that Maui and Lahaina have been his home “for several decades.”“This is a devastating moment for MAUl and many are suffering unimaginable loss,” Fleetwood continued. “Fleetwoods on front Street has been lost and while we are heartbroken our main priority is the safety of our dear staff and team members.”“On behalf of myself and my family I share my heartfelt thoughts and prayers for the people of MAUI. We are committed to supporting the community and those affected by this disaster in the days month and years to come,” he added.Officials say the devastation is so widespread – and so catastrophic – that it’s hard to estimate just how many buildings were burned to the ground or damaged, bu...