NEW: A school administrator in Southlake, Texas, advised teachers last week that if they have a book about the Holocaust in their classroom, they should also have a book with an "opposing" perspective.
Listen to the audio recording obtained by @NBCNews: https://t.co/vS0IjlROMu
My fellow social studies educators – I know you are mourning, I know you are speechless, and I know you don't yet know how to help your students through this moment. That's OK. It's enough to just be human alongside them. #sschat
The very purpose of spirituality is self-discipline. Rather than criticizing others, we should evaluate and criticize ourselves. Ask yourself, what am I doing about my anger, my attachment, my pride, my jealousy? These are the things we should check in our day to day lives.
Hey Parents and Educators, we're gearing up for another exciting week of live virtual events! We have at least 34 events scheduled with leading scientists, explorers, adventurers and conservationists from around the world. Please share the events!!
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Parents who are still allowing their children to hang out and go out are making life even harder for the kids whose families are quarantined out of love and duty. It is okay to say no to your children. It is okay if they are angry and don’t understand. Parents can do hard things.
Here is Dallas County's new “Stay Safe Stay Home” order -- a shelter-in-place. Press conference for details at 5:30..
https://t.co/DzP3lXc89m
"Effective as of 11:59 p.m. on March 23, 2020, and continuing until 11:59 p.m. on April 3,
2020."
An excerpt:
Our GeoBee & GeoChallenge communities have always inspired us with their hard work & curiosity. With students & their supporters at the forefront of our decisions, we’ve made the hard choice to cancel this year’s #NatGeoBee & #NatGeoChallenge competitions. https://t.co/5phxVy8kGk
1985: "By 2020 we'll have flying cars, be able to time travel, and have floating hover boards."
2020: "Please don't crime. Also, please kindly wash your hands after you pee, poop, or cough to avoid spreading death."
Restaurants in Texas can now deliver alcoholic beverages with food purchases to customers.
In response to #coronavirus I waived some regulations that hindered that.
These next few weeks it’s important to support our restaurants. They’re a great source of food for Texans.
Our core responsibility is to ensure the health, safety and welfare of our residents. The message from our health professionals has been consistent: Act early. Act aggressively. Act in the interest of public health first. Flatten the curve of this spread and lives will be spared.
I urge young women to accept leadership roles. We need you to promote love and compassion. Realise my dream—that the 200 nations of the world be governed by women. There’ll be less war, violence, and economic and social injustice because strength is rooted in love and compassion