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Desegregation Plan: Eliminate All Gifted Programs in New York (source: New York Times)
A friend of mine shared this New York Times article on Facebook recently. It is somewhat of a long read, but I think it is an important read, especially for teachers and those serving in youth ministry. Here’s an excerpt:
As the city has tried for decades to improve its underperforming schools, it has long relied on accelerated academic offerings and screened schools, including the specialized high schools, to entice white families to stay in public schools. But at the same time, white, Asian and middle-class families have sometimes exacerbated segregation by avoiding neighborhood schools, and instead choosing gifted programs or other selective schools. In gentrifying neighborhoods, some white parents have rallied for more gifted classes, which has in some cases led to segregated classrooms within diverse schools.
Bible Translator Butchered to Death in Cameroon, Wife’s Arm Chopped Off (source: Christian Reporter)
“Bible translator Angus Abraham Fung was among seven people said to have been killed during an attack carried out by suspected Fulani herdsmen sometime during the early hours of Sunday morning in the town of Wum, according to Efi Tembon, who leads a ministry called Oasis Network for Community Transformation.”
This is such a tragic story, but I find peace in knowing that Angus is now in the presence of his Savior. Be in prayer for his wife, Eveline, as she mourns the loss of her husband and recovers in the hospital.
Patterson Denies Claims in Former Student’s Lawsuit (source: Baptist Press)
Here is the latest development I have heard for those of you who have been following this story: “Neither the seminary nor Patterson disputed the rapes but did dispute numerous allegations in the suit involving the student’s interactions with Patterson and other seminary staff. Patterson’s court response stated that he “was not a cause, the cause, the sole cause, a proximate cause, the sole proximate cause, or a contributing cause of any injuries or damages claimed by Roe.”
Surgeon is Hailed as a Hero for Completing Seven Operations Without a Break Before Falling Asleep on the Floor (source: Daily Mail)
“Dr. Dai said it was his responsibility to give patients treatment as soon as possible to help them recover. He added that his goal was to further improve his surgical skills and make his operations textbook examples for his peers.”
Kudos to this guy!
6 years later, Hannah Truelove’s Murder Remains Unsolved (source: 11 Alive News)
This story is very close to me because I knew Hannah; she was on my bus in middle school and we went to the same high school together. I pray that God would bring justice to this situation and answers for her family.
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