State Senator Anna Kaplan (left) honors World War II veteran Leonard Finz (right) during a ceremony last month. (Photo courtesy of the Senator’s office) BY JOAQUIN CONTRERAS Although two years from his 100th birthday, Leonard Finz does not look so far into the future, preferring to live as presently as possible. “To think that in …

The Footmark Corp. “Shine Guard” Long Sleeve Swimsuit is seen in the Sumida district of Tokyo on July 7, 2022. (Mainichi/Maki Nakajima) TOKYO — As swimming lessons have resumed in many Japanese schools for the first time in three years, parents are confused about some schools’ rules regarding …

July 27, 2022 Joyce Mann, director of USC Price’s International Program in Public Policy and Management (IPPAM), died unexpectedly on June 27 as she prepared to leave her home for work. She was 65 years old. We remember her here in photos and quotes from some of the many people who knew and loved her. …

Leonard Finz could have remained a group musician in the US Army during World War II, but he put down his saxophone and instead joined his comrades overseas. On Saturday, the decorated veteran was formally inducted into the U.S. Army Officer Candidate School Hall of Fame, earning a spot alongside dignitaries including former Senator Bob …

Leonard Finz could have remained a group musician in the US Army during World War II, but he put down his saxophone and instead joined his comrades overseas. On Saturday, the decorated veteran was formally inducted into the U.S. Army Officer Candidate School Hall of Fame, earning a spot alongside dignitaries including former Senator Bob …

AISHO, Shiga Prefecture–Residents here have launched a crowdfunding campaign to help a school affected by COVID-19 that was created as a lifeline for Brazilian children struggling to adapt to life in the Japan. About 80 children from Shiga Prefecture of all ages up to 18 now attend Colegio Santana in Ashio. The school is not …

House ” General ” Crime ” Okinawa Japan mourns lives lost in US military plane crash into school Tokyo, July 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) An elementary school in Okinawa prefecture, Japan’s southernmost prefecture, held a memorial service to remember the lives lost when a US military plane crashed into the school 63 years ago, killing 18 people …

BOISE, Idaho — Shiva Rajbhandari describes himself as a student leader. He advocated for climate education. He has spoken out publicly against elected officials in Idaho, who have championed indoctrination and critical race theory in K-12 schools. And he pushed the Boise School District to adopt a clean energy commitment. × This page requires JavaScript. …

According to the results of the latest national census, about 20,000 foreign nationals living in Japan have not completed lower secondary school and have only completed primary school, prompting the government to call on municipalities to strengthen measures to promote evening school. According to the census released at the end of May, a total of …

What happened to just spit?! Back when I was a college student, I remember huffing over the cooked food in the cafeteria during lunch and picking up pre-packaged food instead. I admit it might not have been the healthiest choice for a growing boy, but with recent news from Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture, I’m starting …

schoolgirls; Or, African nasty girls play is on stage at Thalian Hall at the Ruth & Bucky Stein Studio Theater this weekend from tonight through Sunday and next weekend, June 23rd through the 26e. Fracaswell Hyman directs the show and says it’s produced by the Big Dawg Theater Company and features incredible talent. Hyman says …

We had a lively discussion on my Tuesday schedule on how to make schools on the South Coast safer from mass shooters. The discussion focused on arming teachers and other school employees, who are licensed, trained and ready to defend their schools if they come under fire. There was never a consensus in favor of …

A woman who was evacuated from Lviv in western Ukraine following the Russian invasion of her country has been hired to work as an assistant English teacher at a public high school in Kyoto, Ukraine. western Japan. “I want to do my best,” Anastasiia Horoshko told the town hall as she attended a June 6 …

IKEDA, Osaka Prefecture – Children at an elementary school here vowed on June 8 to continue to cherish the preciousness of people’s lives on the 21st anniversary of a series of gun attacks which killed eight students and injured 15 others, including teachers. At a memorial service held to mark 21 years since the attack, …

19-year-old arrested after Enumclaw school district closures The Black Diamond resident was arrested with throwing stars, a BB gun and a compound bow with an arrow. 3:43 p.m. UPDATE: The Enumclaw Police Department has released information about the young man who caused the modified lockdown of four local schools. Police say a 911 call was …

June 01, 2022 Although Livia Livengood is a career educator who can speak four languages, her multi-talented background established over the years did not include being an expert baker. However, that has changed in recent months with the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which has been accompanied by the local resident spending a lot of time …

With lots of tour-like features and educational experiences, you’ll learn a lot and have fun too! You may already know that in Japan, schools hold a “shugaku ryokofor their students: a long-term trip to historic places like Kyoto or Nara. On these school trips, classes as a whole travel together, stay in hotels, and visit …

It is ironic that in order to defend freedom, a soldier must give up much of his own freedom. Troops understand this cognitively, but it still has a big emotional impact. Young military personnel adjusting to military life soon realize that they have very little control over their lives, schedules, and surroundings. The result is …

Gonzalo Garza — educator, student advocate, decorated veteran and namesake of Garza Independence High School in East Austin — died May 17 at age 95. “Gonzalo was a beautiful human being,” said his partner, Judy Barnes. “I always thought of him as a ‘holy man’. He was always sweet and kind and truly loved his …

More than 130 students graduated from Nile C. Kinnick High School at Naval Base Yokosuka, Japan on Thursday, May 26, 2022. (Alex Wilson/Stars and Stripes) NAVAL BASE YOKOSUKA, Japan — More than 100 high school students accepted their diplomas Thursday at Berkey Field in Yokosuka, a scene set to be repeated across the Indo-Pacific next …

Colonel Matthew W. Tracy’s eyes widened with excitement and a big smile appeared on his face when the principal of a Nago City kindergarten visited him on March 1. The reason for her smile was due to receiving a muuchii gift from the kindergarten children. Muuchii is a traditional Okinawan rice snack wrapped in a …

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) – Chesterfield County Public Schools is now accepting applications for pre-kindergarten for the 2022-23 school year. Pre-K serves the 4-year-olds who need it most, helping them learn skills and prepare for kindergarten. Free full-time preschool with transportation is available at: Chester Early Childhood Learning Academy for children zoned to attend Bellwood, …

The gunman who massacred 19 children and two teachers at a Texas elementary school had warned in online posts minutes before the attack that he had shot his grandmother and was going to shoot a school, said said the governor on Wednesday. Salvador Ramos, 18, used an AR-15 type semi-automatic rifle in the bloodbath on …

Nineteen boys got off the school bus, walked down the hill to Butler Stadium and prepared for a renovation. After playing 11-a-side football since at least 1959, Quantico High School now planned to compete in 8-a-side football. Low enrollment and constant turnover, staples of life at the base Marine Corps school where military families move …

Kamigori Kindergarten exudes safety and openness Katsuhiro Miyamoto & Associates shares his latest educative project, the Kamigori kindergarten, located in the Japanese Hyogo Prefecture. The set reveals a set of four wooden buildings organized around a courtyard, creating an open but highly secure educational space for children. ‘From the outside, children’s activities can be seen …

Chamisa Primary School student Evelyn Stupka dressed up as Sacagawea for the annual wax museum event on Wednesday. Third and fourth grade teachers presented the event with third graders portraying famous people from around the world and fourth graders featuring famous people with a connection to New Mexico. Sacagawea was a Shoshone Indian who accompanied …

Cannabis possession can result in up to five years in prison under Japan’s cannabis control law. (Akifumi Ishikawa/Stars and Stripes) CAMP FOSTER, Okinawa — A teacher and a nurse at the Okinawa Department of Defense schools were arrested by Japanese police this week for suspected possession of cannabis. John R. Gouldman, 59, and Holly A. …

June 01, 2022 Although Livia Livengood is a career educator who can speak four languages, her multi-talented background established over the years did not include being an expert baker. However, that has changed in recent months with the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which has been accompanied by the local resident spending a lot of time …

DARLINGTON COUNTY, SC (WBTW) – More than 30 Darlington High School students broke into Darlington High School Thursday night and vandalized the property, according to Darlington County School District officials. School officials said the extent of the damage required “considerable work” from caretakers and school staff working from midnight to the start of the school …